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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1901

Page

6

Burglary at Redwood Falls County Treasury Vault

The county treasurer's office vault in Redwood Falls Minnesota was blown Sunday night and about 84 dollars stolen from the cash drawer. Burglars pried open east side doors, accessed the room via a transom, drilled a hole with tools from a blacksmith shop, used a fuse to explode a lock, and removed the money with a stick. Meanwhile Wisconsin Indians near Black River Falls face destitution, needing charity as blueberry harvest and work restrictions hurt them. their annuity will bring welcome relief.

Redwood Falls Minn Treamurer Court Home Charity Wisconsin

Market Report of Livestock Prices and Ranges

A summary of bid and price ranges for cattle, hogs, and sheep, noting terms from common to good to choice quality. Values include steers and heifers, cows and stock, calves, bulls, hogs, sows, boars, and lambs with varying grades and weights across the market.

Lansing Watkin Dead Leader of Milwaukee Sentinel

Lansing Warren editor and publisher of the Milwaukee Sentinel died yesterday from typhoid fever after a three week illness following a cold contracted on a business trip to the East. He had been in newspaper work over twenty years and previously served as business manager of the Chicago Inter Ocean.

Miter Milwaukee Sentinel Milwaukee Wis Lansing Warren Warren

Post Office Robbery Suspects Held for Grand Jury

BHD to Crand jury as Freidy Moore and John Hagen face federal charges for robbing Henry post office, about 80 dollars and 40 stamps taken. Miss Webb identified money found with the suspects from the post office theft. Three farmers near Issig fined for dairy cans in poor condition. creamer y violations cited. One man assaulted when trying to drive cattle. warrants sought for attackers. Cuba elections set with Dec 13 nationwide polls. president vote on Feb 24.

Crand Jury Sioux Falls M. D United States D. J. Conway Freidy Moore John ‘Fiagen Ansiwer Henry Sr Jorie Webb Henrry Postotice Post Warners New Ulm Minn Peter Hengel John Hauser John Grees Issig State Dairy and Food Commissioner Fupmere

Faculty vote on presidency sparks mixed support

Discussion among faculty reveals support for Dean B. A. Birge from some, while others back Col. Nein and Prof. J. Turner. Most expect no action by the governors until the January meeting.

Aeeey B. A. Birge J. Turner Regenta

North Dakotans Pleased by Chaplain Pierce Bishop Election

Fargo N D Oct 15 No class of people will be more pleased than the military over the election of Chaplain Pierce of the regular army to be bishop of the Episcopal Church of North Dakota. He served as chaplain in the Eighth Army Corps in the Philippines and endeared himself to North Dakotans and to the officers of North Dakota volunteers who advocate his succession.

Pierce Lidan't Fargo N. D Regular Army Episcopal Church of North Dakota Eighth Army Corps Philippines North Edsall North Dakota Volunteers

Smoke in their tent as two old soldiers burned

La Crosse Wisconsin October 16 Henry Hudson and John Benson aged sixty one and sixty respectively were nearly burned to death while camping near Capell Bluff. They slept in a tent after smoking. Sparks likely fell on straw in the tent bottom. Both men seriously burned Benson may die. Bemidji Minnesota October 15 the auditor muddle is settled David Sylvester winner in the fight for appointment to replace Auditor Haner after earlier appointee Theodore Welte withdrew and the board reappointed Sylvester.

Tove Porice Ratatio la Crosse Wis Henry Hudson John Benson Capell Bluff Benson Muddle Bemidji Minn David Sylvester Haner Theodore Welte McClenahan Sylvester

Settlers to Open 620000 Acres in Gregory County North Dakota

Lande for Settlers in Yankton South Dakota reports a treaty with the Rosebud Sioux Indians via Inspector James McLaughlin and Senator Gamble that cedes all of Gregory county not platted, totaling about 416000 acres, likely opening to settlement next spring. In Crookston Minnesota, October 1, Hinds and Jim Murphy faced petty swindle charges after Hinds posed as a road meter and diverted $4.10 by misreading a ticket to San Paul to Nelson of Warren. both paid $10 and court costs.

Crookston Mion Hinds Great Northern St. Paul J. M. Nelson Warren Nelson San Pau Jim Murphy Justice Court

Northeastern Wisconsin Teachers Meet Sets Appleton as Next Site

Oshkosh Wis Oct 15 The Northeastern Wisconsin Teachers association met Saturday afternoon and adjourned with Appleton chosen for the next gathering. Officers elected include President R W Pringle Appleton Vice President O O Marsh Antigo Secretary Elizabeth Waters Bond du Lac Treasurer W C Brown Green Bay Reporter O J Schuster Neenah Railroad C Tm Carr Clintonville.

Wisconsin Teachera Actionrn Oshkosh Wis Northeastern Wisconsin Teachers’ Association Appleton R. W. Pringle O. Marsh Antigo Mixes Elizabeth Waters Bond du Lac W. C. Brown Green Bay O. J. Schuster Neenah C. Tm. Carr Clintonville

Sweden Women and Their Broad Influence in Society

In Far Northland correspondence praises Swedish women for freedom in professions and public life, arguing they work beside men in farms, factories, shops, offices, and arts. The piece notes indirect political power, tax-based suffrage limits, and aims to raise wages while shaping public sentiment. It quotes Swedish writers on women’s intellect and increasing labor roles, with a postscript on Holger Dazt promising a future return and a martial, ceremonial call sounding across generations.

Vng United Pireee Wean Oxlbelie Cdurch Margaret Larapen Gustavia Vas Sweden

Sweden reorganizes army to meet Russia on equal terms

The Swedish army, long a peacetime force, plans modernization and expansion to about 80,000 to 90,000 by mobilizing Varpliktig and Indelta troops. Reforms include longer service, additional infantry battalions, three new fortress regiments, Krupp field guns, and increased officer reserves, aiming to double total strength.

Guatavus Adolphus Charles Alt Russia Varpligtig Ufe Guards Varfrade Warnpigtle New York Run

Barges Separated in Gale Near Bayfield Wisconsin

During a heavy Sunday morning gale the barge Donaldson parted company with the steamer Tuttle and drifted away. The Tuttle with barges Kingfisher and Donaldson was bound from Ashland to Cleveland with lumber and lost the Donaldson about thirty miles from Bayfield. Seven crewmen are aboard the Donaldson and are reported in great danger as search efforts resume with tug Reynolds returning for weather clearance.

Reynolds

Warehouse Destroyed by Fire at Muckle Manufacturing

A fire destroyed the H. A. Muckle Manufacturing company's warehouse at 4 Cleveland Avenue, along with contents, in St Paul on October 16. Insurance partly covered the loss, estimated at 26000 dollars. The blaze began on a main stairway on the first floor of the three story brick structure, separated from the factory by a fire wall and iron doors, probably started by a match tossed by a worker leaving for lunch.

St Paul H. A. Muckle Manufacturing Company Cleveland Avenue

Tragic Farm Fire Claims Nine Year Old Agnes Mourned

On a Wisconsin farm near Eastman in Winona County, nine year old Agnes Taublemann died after her clothing caught fire while she boiled potatoes for a soap kettle over a bonfire. Despite screams, rescuers arrived too late and she burned from neck to knees before dying a few hours later.

Prairie du Chien Win M. Taublemann Eastman This County Agnes Ald

Missing Milwaukee businessman feared foul play

Anton Stollenwerk, a Milwaukee businessman, disappeared after leaving for St Louis on October 1 to negotiate timber lands and was expected back by Saturday. Friends fear foul play as no word has reached Milwaukee since his departure. he reportedly carried significant money.

Norwegian Language Studied For Its Simplicity and Prominence

Austrian philologist Poestion praises Norwegian as easier to learn than Danish and clearer, with Norwegian attracting foreign literary interest. He notes Norwegians are often mistaken for Swedes in Denmark, while Swedes rarely mistake Norwegians for Danes, and argues Norwegian literature has earned its prominence among Nordic tongues.

Nan Poestion Bwedgh Norway Georg Hrandes Mike I x Denmark

Stabbed to death on Duluth waterfront

In Duluth Minnesota on October 16 Thomas Heegan a longshoreman was stabbed to the heart and killed allegedly by Patrick Rivers another longshoreman who was under arrest. Heegan was drunk.

Duluth Minn Thomas Heegan Jongshoreman Patrick Rivers

Crosstown population shows rise in Cronve Geowda area

In Cronve In Geowda Wisconsin on October 16 Liu Crosac asserts West Superior aims to claim Utle of second city in Wisconsin. TL. P. Philips new directory lists Ta Crosse population at 21,000, a gain of 11 percent over two years ago, reflecting growth in the region.

Cronve Geowda Tua Crosse Wis Liu Crosac West Superior Second City Wisconsin TL. P. Philips Ta Crosse

Death by own action of John Nute in 1B district

In Oct 16 Alexandria coroner's jury found John Nute died by his own hand after cutting his throat with a razor. Dissipation is suspected as the cause. The verdict declared death from self inflicted injury.

Alemanderia Alexandria John Nute Impendel

Monument Unveiled to Leif Erikson in Chicago

A large crowd of Norwegians witnessed the unveiling of a nine and a half foot bronze Leif Erikson statue in Humboldt Park Chicago. The memorial, a gift by Norwegian born Chicagoans, rests on a twenty five ton red Wisconsin granite boulder. The event included a banquet at the Sherman House with Paul Stens serving as toastmaster.

Chicago Leif Erikson Humboldt Park Yen Sigvald Asgjornsen Minneapolis Wisconsin Sherman House Paul , Stens

Norway Moves to Tax Dods of Military Duty

A Norwegian military committee proposes a tax on men who evade service and a waiting period rule. Those with shorter service than regular infantry would pay, those who complete service pay none, and absentees pay full tax. The plan also bars male citizens over sixteen from leaving the country until duties are fulfilled or tax paid.

Norway

Finnish Governor General Authorized to Exile Tina

A Swedish Finnish correspondent reports that the governor general of Finland has received authority to exile Tina to Siberia and other Gatani regions of the Ruesap empire. The claim appears in the Stockholm Aftonbladet.

Siberia Mline Stockholme Aftonbladut Finland Tina

George Christian Sthhern Former Norwegian Diplomat Dies at 85

George Christian Sthhern, once a Norwegian ministry member and prominent diplomat, died at Christi anit aged eighty five. He arrived in the United States in 1860 as consul general and chargé d affaires for Sweden and Norway, later becoming minister plenipotentiary and ambassador to Constantinople. He served as minister of state at Stockholm and represented the United Kingdom at Paris from 1878 to 1884 before retiring. His residence near Moss was Verna-Clotater.

George Christian Sthhern Christianit United States Sweden Norway Wan Jie Constantinople Lyisb8 Stockholm United Kingdoms Parfa Catute Verna-Clotater Moss

Miasuppiled Advice From a Child Learns Self Help

Mamie asks her mother for help with small tasks revealing childish dependence. The mother replies that it is time Mamie learns to help herself, recalling a past scolding when Mamie helped herself to preserves and questioning when it is right to act independently.

Mamie

Bulbs Potting To Preserve Vitality In Bulba

Bulbs should be planted as soon as received to prevent moisture loss. Prepare a high quality mix of garden soil sand and old cow manure in equal parts. Expose bulbs to air and light for five to three weeks to avoid weakening and ensure better flowers.

Lippincott

Dodd's Kidney Pill Promises Remarkable Cure Claim

For over ten years Mrs Elizabeth P. Mattison of ibla place endured kidney trouble with bowels liver rheumatism and chronic pain. After trying countless treatments she used Dodd's Kidney Pill and saw rapid improvement and a complete cure, with local acclaim for its alleged ability to cure Bright's Disease Diabetes and Dropsy.

Dirs Dodd Bright

These Good New Days Codfish Balls Joke

A brief quip from the Chicago Record-Herald recalls older hospitality as a modern remark contrasts honeleus codfish with past meals. The joke hinges on a family gathering where codfish balls once caused choking, exaggerating nostalgia for better flavors.

David Chicago Record-Herald

Northwestern patent inventory lists last week names

A Brooklyn Rugle cartoon aside aside notes a Ticketseller and Mr Pumpkinduster joke about round trip tickets to the Buffalo Pan American exposition. The list includes inventors John M Bryant Fred Cooley Robert Helmer John A Larson Halver Sageng Gilbert Syverson William Williams and others with patents in bill coupling fire proof gram elevator bicycle support fertilizer distributor vehicle tongue hot air furnace. Lothrop Johnson patent attorneys of St Paul Minnesota are mentioned.

Northwestern John M. Bryant Minneapolis Minn Bill Coupling Fred Cooley Robert Helmer Hutchinson John A. Larson Hayseta Halver Q. Sageng Gilbert Syverson Walnut Grove William Willams Austin Mian Lothrop & Johnson Patent Attorneys St. Paul Mion

Beware of Ointments for Catarrh and Other Remedies

A jumble of antiquated medical warnings argues against mercurial salves for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from P J Ghoney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free. It mentions internal dosing, false claims, and various products with scattered phrases about family, dyes, and a note on insanity.

Hall P. J. Ghoney & Co Toledo Ohio Chesey Brig Hebe

Electric ventures aid Argentine Republic investment

Agents and solicitors should read the Household Guest Co adv. The paper notes a liberal offer and mentions that around $40,000,000 has already been invested in electric undertakings in Argentina.

Adv Household Guest Co Argentine Republic

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