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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1894

Page

5

Globe News Roundup of World Occurrences and Incidents

A broad overview of international and domestic happenings includes political moves in the United States with secretary of the treasury prospects and senate contests, a wave of accidents and disasters from boiler explosions to trolley crashes, notable deaths and appointments across Europe, and various legal and crime reports. Strong mentions include Andrew Carnegie endowments in Scotland, the Parkersburg and Cincinnati deaths, and international incidents near Dublin and Buenos Aires.

Fatal assaults and murders across cities prompt police inquiry

Reported incidents include Ilming at Dologs where Oliver Haynes was fatally assaulted by footpads in St. Joseph Missouri, the discovery of John Tremney and his wife dead at Middletons MW, and Mary Kereee killed by Frank Bezick in Scranton Pennsylvania after rejecting marriage. Also mentioned are J T Bellinger wanted for $1000 embezzlement in Rome and believed to be in Chicago, with Dr G G Corman of Geneva Nel.

Ilming Dologs Oliver Haynes St. Joseph John Tremney Middletons Mary Kereee Frank Bezick Scranton J. T. Bellinger Rome Chicago G. G. Corman Geneva Nel

Confession Ties Woman to Buffalo Murder in Ohio Jail

Clarence Robinson, jailed in Cleveland for burglary, confesses after his wife Sadie Robinson claimed she fired the shot that killed Buffalo attorney Montgomery Gibbs in April. He details their crime spree from No. 100 East Hagle Street to No. 149 North Division Street, describing a gunfight, a second shot, and their escape, with a ten day sentence deferral before potential transfer to New York authorities.

Gibbs Robinson Buffalo East Hagle Street North Division Street Sadie Mina Smith & Wesson Delaware Avenue Gibba Buffalo Court Prie Vownty N. X Telat

Cleris Sulcides Attributed to Financial Troubles

Elliot Within a twenty one year old clerk for the Van Dusen Tarrington Bratu commission was found dead this morning at the boarding house after drinking carbolic acid. A photo of the mother who lies near St Louis was on his breast. He left a letter blaming Quintile troubles, though the manager says relations with the firm were normal and there was no money mishandling.

Prof. Clarke Boston Fremont Loa Catherine Neale A Iam H. Neale Stonewall Jackson Parkersburg En. Booth The Salvation 1 Montreal Ottawa New York Bly Parker Grant Utopia Lieut Wadthe South Sea Island Ma Yen Heggenmuller Washington Vienna Newcastle Wash Milas Beatrice Vandeewisden Buffalo N. Y Wacom Anay Lnfticane Pensacola Fla Kent Vag Swere Nye Heedies Andea Joseph Iconmiski Britilo San Pedro Col Leon Bun Nicholas Island Loulavillle & Nashville Bells Teno Dubith Elliot Wihin van Dusen-l Tarrington Bratu Commission Tym St. Loui Quinelet Cage Averago St. Louis

Austin Calecin Arrest Said At Princeton Minn

Dispatch from Princeton police states a man answering the description of Austin, suspected in a murder case, may be the prisoner in custody. Detective Hayden is sent to identify him as the investigation continues. In Duluth a separate report notes unrest at a factory labor dispute in Mexicali.

Princeton Duluth Minn Tollve Armntrong Polles Austin Armstrong Hayden Minnesota Polot Lena Olson Minneapola

Bureau of Indian Affairs Pushes End of Contract Schools

Washington reports the Bureau of Indian Affairs plans to phase out contract or denominational schools by gradually moving Indian pupils into public, state agricultural, and normal schools. Acting Commissioner Armstrong urges reductions next year as Congress directs finding the best abolition method within legislative control.

Bureau of Indian Avira Wraalington Bureau of Indian Affairs Armstrong Gen. Armstrong Congress Secretary of the Interior

Death in Flames at New Jersey Farm Sees Family Perish

October 16 reports state Mrs. Harrigan, believed insane, locked her husband and three children in a barn fire after setting the house ablaze. The children aged six, four, and fourteen months perished. the mother died protecting them as flames closed in.

New Jersey Elizabeth N. Z Tonna Stnrvigan Ebgent Tie Cbildren

Statue of Father Marquette Statue Design Contest at Madison

Ambitious young sculptors from Wisconsin gathered yesterday in Madison to submit models for a Father Marquette statue to be placed in the old hall of the house of representatives in Washington. The memorial will be of the finest marble and match quality art workmanship. A government committee in Washington is to select the design for the national monument.

Father Marquette Madison Wis Qui State Capitol Badger State Peck House of Representatives Washington Mnest Brida Stainary

War of Conquest: Chinese Peace Offer Rejected

London dispatch reports the Pei Yang squadron refitted for active service after an imperial Pekin edict promises protection for foreign residents and missionaries. The government, though reluctant, prepares for a prolonged conflict with radical reform urged, fearing revolution and extended disorder.

London Times Tien Tsin Goga Pei Yang Pekin Wat How Addy

Competing Vocab and Trials Highlight Early Minneapol is Case

In Minneapolis on October 16 the state case against Maury Blake, alleged accomplice in the Viva Castle shooting, was postponed for a day as investigators seek the whereabouts of the complaining witness. Saltwater, Minnesota notes Viva Castle remains missing, mentally distressed after a prior rally incident. Albany reports a fervent political gathering with Governor Flower and speakers Cockran, Cleveland, and others energizing the Bleok er hall crowd. Nearing the Sea Coast, Melday shows a governor style assembly with a large turnout and intense public interest. Columbus turnout for the Republican Martinsey meeting draws a massive crowd at a venue capable of 4,000, with banners urging McKinley for president in 1900.

Mary Drake Palla Minneapolis Maury Blake Viva Castle Geht Attomney Morris Hall View Castle Trall

Extradition Granted for Lebannon Wife Murderer

Gov. Putnam issued a requisition for the extradition of Charles Garrett, a Lebanon man, sought for wife murder. Columbus City authorities arrest Garrett. Chief Ringler of Lebanon arrives with the papers.

Harrisburg Put Flaon Charles Garrett Lebanon Columbus City Ringler Lebaton Fett

Mortgage Clause Saves Insurance Company in Do ylls Case

Judge Guuty's four decisions include a key ruling in First National Bank of Do ylls Linke v American Central Insurance. The court held that proof of loss and waivers, concurrent insurance, and a chattel mortgage clause all affected the policy status. The order reversed.

Fae Chantel Bat. Rt. Pant Guuty Supreme Court First National Bank of Doylls Linke N. D American Central ‘Insurance Company of St. Louis Bani O Tigo Netton Weaingt Buriice Company Mint Quewer Iis Fustrer Brindup Vs Instrace Company

Robbery Hits Express Office for 14000 in Portland Shipment

The Potile Express office was robbed of about 14000 to 15000 dollars that had arrived from Portland Saturday night. Express agents N. E01 and drivers took custody, but thieves allegedly followed the treasure box. Driver St Charles Trubits was away at a ball, leaving the office unguarded between 12:00 and 12:30 a.m., enabling the theft.

Puci Expecns Thememdia Dolce de Dualley Potile Express Company Portland St Charles

Fragmented 19th century notices from various regions

Disjointed items report a government export purchase in francs, New South Wales extending franchise to women, a secret treaty between Nicaragua and Honduras, reformer Samuel Fielden turning farmer, Mrs. Victoria Woodhull and family sailing to the United States, and assorted crimes, deaths, and personal misfortunes including a spate of violent incidents and political moves.

Thumberg Firty Heighin Ohm New South Wales Executive Essembly Houdurak Nicaragua Hovaston Samuel Fielden Farmer Martin Victoria Wool Woodhull London New York United States Turin Havretron Routhanmipton Scilew Provost Chuarrison Univeralty of Pennsylvania Alfrad Stephen Naw Sanh Waleds Abed Stephen John Sephen Supreme Court New South Wides Vinod Louie Daal Couyletadl Adulph Clark Onnige Brower Wiliam Lougherry Craw Run W. Yau Hiram Willian Alward Trew

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