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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1896

Page

6

Robber Confession After Sherburne Bank Job

A young man captured near Lake Mills Iowa admits he and his brother robbed the Sherburne bank and set fire to a building in Heron Lake to distract officials. He says his brother planned the scheme and that he rode away with the money, intending to divide it at Albert Lea and flee to Missouri and beyond. He refuses to reveal his true name, claiming concern for his family, and will be taken to Blue Earth County jail for safety.

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Rebellion in Fadanaa Suppressed, Manila Dispatch

From Manila capital, official report that the rebellion on Fadanaa, the second largest island, has ended. Details indicate successful suppression by Philippine forces, marking a turning point in regional stability and authority restoration.

Manilie Philippines Islands Fadanaa

Meeker Bank Robbery Ends in Triple Killings

A bank intrusion at Meeker Colorado ends with three robbers killed, one wounded, and two bystanders injured as citizens fire on the fleeing trio. Investigators name two dead as Charles Jo and William Smith. a deputy coroner rules the killings justifiable.

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Robbery on Union Pacific Express Mail Car

A Union Pacific express train near Weber Canyon east of Utah was robbed by a six to eight man gang. They broke into baggage and express cars but did not reach the main safe or passengers. The incident halted the fast mail route, with authorities and a special train pursuing the outlaws.

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Rabies Debate After Patient's Death Sparks Doubt

St Paul reports Armelly Branch died on October 2 with hydrophobia feared. Dr Rothrock's experiments inoculating rabbits with the body’s matter showed no signs of the disease days later, challenging Pasteur’s conclusion that hydrophobia caused the death.

St. Paul Armelly Rothrock Pasteu

Duluth Bank Parls Suspends as Examiner Takes Charge

The Marina National Bank in Duluth has suspended operations and the bank examiner is in charge. Inability to quickly meet withdrawals caused the action. The bank carries a capital of $150,000. No statement has been issued yet.

Duluth Bank Parls Duluth Marina National Bank

Bottineau Jury verdict in Scott murder case

In Bottineau North Dakota on October 16, the Scott murder case yielded a manslaughter verdict in the degree. The judge sentenced the defendant to a term in the penitentiary as the jury convicted of manslaughter.

Bottineau N. D Scott Degrae

Bank man in Wisconsin faces $200 shortage probe

Reports from Juneau Wisconsin say Nobil of W. T. Rambaach, a banker and financial agent, is linked to a Saturday drag and a warrant, with an investigation into big books and accounts now underway. Graceville editor Dr Bert Katten dies in Graceville Minnesota from paralysis.

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Atlantic telephony dream fades as talks stall

A report claimed a Russian electrician found a method to telephone across the Atlantic. Experts doubt the claim noting existing lines from New York to Chicago extend near 1,000 miles and submarine cables face delays. Professors like Pupin proposed ocean floor condensers, but no solution has emerged and no immediate prospect supports the tale.

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Agent Wanted for Home Life Insurance Company Policy

An energetic, well acquainted man is sought as local agent for Home Life Insurance Company of New York. Special territory and liberal contract offered. References required. Address or call Fred B. Loomis, local manager, Pioneer Building, St. Paris.

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Growth of Cities in Early America

The article notes rapid urban growth across the United States from 1780 to 1940 with city counts rising from six to 448 by 1800 and only three cities over 100000 by 1940. It cites varying state urban shares, including Massachusetts 70 percent and New York 60 percent, and mentions New York's 2200000 estimate in 1806, near the population of the thirteen states at Washington’s first oath.

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Pertinent Query in A Whimsical Courtroom Exchange

An early Washington Times item records a playful courtroom exchange about summer engagement and youthful fashion. The dialogue features Merit and Judge as they discuss a couple and remark on Mr Smilax's trousers being rolled up, noting the incongruity with expectations of the moment.

Smilax Jim Washington Times

London housing count estimated at 548300

The latest report estimates about 548,300 inhabited houses in London. Officials note urban density and housing stock mix influence the figure. The count reflects census style surveying and municipal records.

Knickerbacker Fashion Returns to City Clubs

In a lively trend clubs revive after summer sleep, members don knickerbockers drawing smiles and light ridicule as three middle aged men at a recent gathering wore the attire. One had just toured Ireland, another visited Switzerland, while a third returned from a lengthy bicycle journey.

Kniderbockers Treland

Fragmented dialogue scene from Detroit Tribune feature

A scrambled excerpt shows a painter discussing costs and danger in a rough street scene. A traveler and a bandit argue over wealth and safety as a reporter hints at Bow Street Police involvement, illustrating a tense, noir style moment.

Jase Crowe Bow Street Police

Kickapoo Sagwa credited for life saving cure

Urbana resident T B Nolan backs Kickapoo Indian Sagwa as a miracle remedy after claiming its use saved his life and improved his wife’s health. He credits the product with restoring eyesight in their son and enabling him to work again, urging others with kidney, stomach, liver or blood disorders to try the vegetable tonic and consult its doctors for free advice.

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