22 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1896
Page
1
A jumble of clipped opinions and anecdotes pokes at public figures and society. It lampoons unions and fashion, cites a Spanish premier and Cuban affairs, and juggles stories of poets and lovers, ending with a caution about a shoemaker’s fate.
The item aggregates varied notices from Washington and the Midwest. It mentions a pardon refusal for a Glen Ellyn postmaster, a bank failure report, crop prospects in Egypt and the Cotton Belt, land office activity, notable deaths, wed dings, accidents, a steamer collision, a freight train wreck, and a university fire with extensive losses.
A jumble of crime notes spans Wichita to New York with forgery confessions, a missing Marshalltown traveler, rising Choctaw tensions and possible bloodshed, a coroner’s jury hold, and a series of robberies and escapes. Also noted is a habeas corpus bid by Charles Miller seeking early release based on good time rules.
A colonial-era bulletin notes floods in the state of New Mexico caused far more damage than initially projected. The throne speech by Lord Aberdeen regretted the lack of precise figures, while other items report on international appointments, a Hawaii revolution risk, a new electric storage battery test in New York, gold discoveries in Alaska, and India buying wheat in San Francisco amid crop failures.
A London Lancet summary notes that health, sleep quality, and temperamental resilience determine cold risk. Fatigue, overindulgence, late nights, and poor sleeping patterns raise susceptibility, while regular sleep, cold baths, and stable routines bolster nervous and circulatory tone to resist chill and its progression to pneumonia or jaundice.
A fragmentary observation notes young horses and donkeys reacting to unseen objects near a tramway. Horses sniff and test with a hoof before crossing, while donkeys attempt to jump shadows of tree trunks. The piece cites a belief in persistent delusions about hidden dangers in doorways and rails, reflecting behavior explorations from the London Spectator.
Sir Edward Oli G Coffarrvillvye, Plymouth MP and former general, spoke in York amid the Venezuela boundary commission dispute as presidential election nears. He warned England must consider immediate regulation and arbitration if the Venezuelan issue is misrepresented in the blue book, saying United States pressure could force an undesirable cor inlasion outcome.
Chicago story recounts Cummings, Tilenburg, and Cumiminga accused of extortion through forged late marriage letters to Mrs. Barrett. Prosecutors say $40 was extorted in installments, with Tilenburg released on bail. Cummings sentenced to ten days in county jail amid claims of prior associations and influence.
Chief Desmon arrests Charles Rogers William Daniels Lee Rial and James Hinardon in St Louis for forgery and bank fraud. A fifth man escaped. The group, linked to summer crimes in multiple cities, used blank checks as evidence of planned large scale fraud. None talks. Separate Detroit mistrial scare as crowd panics during Hoyt play. manager calms audience and police detain the Bryan shouter.
Keayney and Haines detained in New York after being arrested on suspicion of complicity in a dynamite outrage aboard the steamship Werkendam. The ship arrived at Rotterdam with the incident under investigation.
Assistant Secretary William Curtin of the Treasury writes to Assistant Secretary Dabney of Agriculture defending New York bankers against frequent accusations they seek to withdraw gold from the treasury. A 17 year old girl in Strula by a stated poisoning last night is reported. no house is known.
A large crowd gathered to watch foot ball practice at the gymnasium building when fighting broke out across the street. Henry Hollister and Henry Dorschel were injuriously treated. Os Kull and others led the fray. Police arrived to quell the melee, threats of dousing in Lake Mendota deterred arrests.
A confused letter from Philadelphia found among Rambusch's effects details a voluntary loss of life and describes extensive misappropriation of trust funds. Investigators say a duplicate set of keys to court rooms and vaults was found, with old records potentially tampered with. The Dodge County courthouse fire of 1877 is tied to the case, previously blamed on a defaulting treasurer but now linked to Rambusch. Tuneau, in counsel with attorneys, faces lengthy litigation as thefts grow beyond initial estimates of 200000, with more discoveries likely.
Oct 17 Ashland Wisconsin reports the state supreme court ruling on deer hunting law. The November season now opens Oct 1 and runs to Oct 20, replacing the old Oct 1 to Oct 30. Hunters flock away seeking time lost and fear poorer fatalities, with many leaving to seek the annual slaughter and recover losses.
A partial 1886 notice from Toledo references a Brunince or Bronince case with a seal and courthouse authority. The text is fragmentary and interwoven with medical phrases and a listed address, offering little clear action or outcome.
A new building at the exposition grounds will be erected from bales of pressed bay and hay. It will advertise the vast western country and Northwest products. The barnlike hall will be festooned with wheat and grain sheaths, with space inside divided to display district exhibits.
Advert reads relief from constipation with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Claims the remedy supports general health, helps fever, nervousness, fatigue, rheumatism, and other ailments. Mentions “Cockrobin” and streetcar fares humorously. Endorses Taxative Bidng Quitio Tableta for colds with 5c price.
A cryptic note recalls an African explorer and a puzzling conclusion. The piece jokes about outcomes and a character named King Chowbutts, portraying a quirky, humorous reflection on the fate of the explorer and the judge’s reaction.
A baffling mix of health booster claims for Syrup of Pigs and dry notes on old time medicines. Read about a demolished London home linked to Sydney Smith and a chaotic line on medicines for bilious conditions. A stray item mentions a cat, a laxative, and a bizarre royal roster of Indian rulers.
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