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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1896

Page

6

Tidal Wave Destroys Altata In Mexican Coast Storm

San Francisco reports Altata on the Gulf of California wiped off the map after a composite storm of September 17 and 18, causing a tidal surge and hill torrents to demolish the mining town. Only tents and crude huts remain where Altata stood. the town has vanished thrice before with rebuilding further inland.

San Prancisco Pacific Coast Orizaba Gulf of California Culiaca Sina- Joh Altata

Bryan concludes Michigan tour with Detroit rallies

Wilton J. Bryan resumes his record breaking Michigan trip after a night’s rest. He delivers speeches at St John’s Oyid Durand Flint Bay City Vassar Lapere Imlay City Port Huron and Mount Clemens. The tour ends in Detroit with the largest crowds and traffic halted as he speaks from a Cadillene Hotel platform and a city hall stand.

Michigan Detroit Mich Wilom J. Bryan St. John's Oyid Durand Flint Bay City Vassar Lapere Imlay City Unity Port Huron Mr. Bryan Washington Boulevard Hotel Cadillne Boule Codward Avenue City Hall

Mysterious fires hit Seckler firm properties in Secklryville Wis

In Fated firm holdings at Secklryville Wisconsin J R Seckler and Son report two blazes striking their Creamery and General Store in one weekend. The creamery burned after midnight Sunday and the general store, with a kerosene tank explosion, burned by Wednesday morning. No losses saved, safes intact, investigation unclear. The business is among the county’s largest with flouring, mercantile, farming and stock dealing operations and many jobs. Community indignation grows as officials probe a possible arson.

Seckierville Wis Black River Falls J. R. Seckler & Son Seck‘lgryile Iit

Riot at Hall Frame Over Bail Game

In Fortamous Olio on October 20 a riot erupted as the Sunday Observance league tried to break up a bail game between Portsmouth and Ghillicatie. Constables were chased off, the crowd surrounded Squire Cole's office, and ticket seller Richard Shorn ton was seized. Police dispersed the mob. over 150 arrests were made for rioting.

Hall Fortamous Olio Portsmouth Ghillicatie Pax Towly Squire Cole Richard Shornton

Church Fire Destroys St. Peter’s Parish Buildings

In Stevens Point Wisconsin on October 20 a fire consumed the church and parsonage of St. Peter’s Pough congregation. The brick veneer buildings were valued at 25,000 with a loss estimated at 6,000.

Stevens Point Wis St. Peter's Pough

Judge Alishurdaon Dying in Washington City

Reported deathbed scene in Washington where Ollef Justles Willian A. Wichatison of the court of glans lies mortally injured at Lik Hase in this city. Unclear details and spellings reflect OCR errors from the era.

Alishurdaon Washington Ollef Justles Willian A. Wichatison Court of Glans

Great Coast Steamer Arrigo Crashes Off Coos Head

The steamer Arrigo, owned by Oxegod Coal and Navigation, left Coos Bay for San Francisco and wrecked on rocks at Coos Head in heavy fog. Four passengers and eight crew were killed or missing. survivors were taken to Empire City aboard the tug Columbia. Only two smokestack-like remains and wreckage lie on the beach as authorities search for bodies and missing crew.

Weeollda Favifia Coast I Maralefield Stanni Oxegod Coal and. Navigation Company Froni Coon San Francisco Coos Head Cook W. H. Brown J. Kurger Harry Saunders Empire City Columbia

False Marriage Rumor Sparks Outcry Over Miss Caldwell

Paris reports fiery denial by relatives of Miss Caldwell founder of the divinity college at Washington. The uproar follows false notices circulated in America by United Press claiming she quietly wed a fortnight ago at a Baden hotel, while Associated Press papers carried news of a different Paris church ceremony.

Associated Press Avenue Hoche Paris Miss Caldwell Marquin de Monstiers

No Retirement After All in the Magi tobe School War

A warped report from Winnineg Manitoba in October 1890 states premier Greenway withdrew from a letter Mary sheridee settlement. No alternative plan appears possible and the settlement remains very distant.

Winnineg Man Mary Sfheridee Manitoba Greenway

Clarke Reaffirms Venezuelan Question Opinions in Letter

London oct 22 Sir Edward Clarke QG Conservative ex solicitor general and Plymouth MP defends his Venezuela speech. He writes to the Associated Press stating the speech was deliberately made to be of public service and that a full study of published documents is needed before judging England's claim.

Clarke London Hdward Clarke Q. G Neval Parliaiment Plymouth York England Associated Preas Wade

Sultan pledges to press ahead with Armenian reforms

At a crowded audience with the sultan, Russian ambassador M De Nelidorf reported that reform plans for Armenia will be carried out with improved administration. Nelidorf will return to Russia to brief officials on the situation. A letter from the Armenian revolutionary committee demands 1600 dollars from the Catholic Armenian patriarch, threatening dire consequences if unmet.

Nelidorf Constantinople M. de Nelidorf Reforma Armenia M. de Nolidoff Russia Armenian Revolutionary Committee

Morrill Re-elected Senator From Vermont

Montpelier Oct 22 Tustin and Morrill of Stratford were re elected United States senator from Vermont today. The honor paid to Senator Morrill by his native state follows his upcoming induction on March 4 into a term likely to break records for tenure in the national senate. Morrill is eighty nine years of age.

Morrill Montpelier Tustin & Morrill Stratford United States Vermont National Senate

No Change in Cuba Policy Stated by Government

Washington reports no shift in the government’s declared Cuba policy. The administration’s sympathies favor the insurgents, but independence would come without intervention beyond amicable relations by President Cleveland.

Cuba Washington Ipany Cleveland

To Visit McKinley Chicago Oct 22 Tour Of Illness Day

About 15 000 people ride trains from Canton on a Pennsylvania Railroad run to Chicago. The contingent plans to celebrate Illness day by visiting Republican nominees and calling on them.

MckKinley Chicago Afteen Pennsylvania Railroad Canton

Little Girl Killed by Wood Rack Near Blyalan

A four year old girl, daughter of Loren Willlame, died instantly when a wood rack fell on her near Blyalan in Blyalan county. The accident occurred on October 22 as she wandered near the village.

Blyalan Minn Ler Loren Willlame

Albatross Expedition Massacre on Solomon Islands

An Austrian led party exploring Lion's Head on the Solomon Islands is attacked in the bush. Baron Henry Wollton von Norbeck and midshipman De Beaufort are among the dead or wounded as natives mount a brutal assault during ascent. The Albatross rushes to aid, returning with survivors and wounded to Cooktown, then Sydney.

Meisen Schlomobnwglands Thoy Walands al Patty Fc Gallipon Solomon ‘Islands Titul Gtadalcannr Baron ‘Heri‘y Woulton von Norbeck Taeut Budik Beaufort Lion's Head Titon’s Head Barou Piahding Haron Biamhtaeay Licut Baron War Midsinpman de Beaufort Aillora Mauler Cooktown Sydney

Whipple Weds Tevangeline Simpson In Milonic New York

Rt. Rev. Henry Benjamin Whipple bishop of Minnesota at St Bartholemew's church married to Tevangeline Simpson widow of a Massachusetts cotton magnate. Whipple 74, noted church leader, officiating bishop Potter presided in a quiet ceremony amid episcopal sessions in the city.

Mimsnehunet Milonic New York Henry Benjamin Whipple Annesota St. John of the Wilderbess St. Bartholomewe Church Tevangeline Simpson Rallionaire Massachusetts Potter Wich Whipple Episcopal

Soldiers Journey In Open Boat Across Mississippi

Two soldiers from Troop GC MWghthenvelry at Fort Yates North Dakota traveled over 1500 miles in an open boat along the Mississippi in an effort to reach home. They began August 16 from the Missouri River in St Louis and are nearing discharge, with plans to return to New York Connecticutt after service ends.

St Genis J. Kennuddy Joli TH. Kelly Missour River St. Louis Prine Datliy New Tyo Conn

Contested Turkey Rebel Leader Condemned to Solitary Penalty

A diplomatic dispatch reports a revolutionary leader in Turkey facing a general sentence after a failed coup. The condemned figure, once chief of the revolutionary council, was judged not proven in his broader movement ties. The movement itself remains banned and the sentence reflects harsh state measures.

New York Durkey Lina Ak Baonds Armeulin

Mystery Bomb Killings Tie Yard to Wealthy Andrus Brother

A bomb exploded in New York injuring and killing victims linked to John J. Andrus, a Yonkers banker and philanthropist. Investigators note a dynamite device and a plan aimed at Andrus’s brother, with a seedy suspect warning of wealth redistribution. No arrests have been made.

Newy Amnaweys New York Hud Arlington Chemat Youlera Wsit Waleh Mills John J. Andrus Ai A John FF Andrus The Chemical Company Jan Houce Station Mangin Wall Street Andinis Citizens’ National Bank of Ad. Starling Ramady Co. Dicogo

Two Die in Akron Fire at Wilhigton Roabingon Plant

Incendiary origin fire at the Washington Roabingon company plant in Akron last night caused about 200000 dollars in property damage. One body recovered from hot ashes, another remained missing though believed burned alive while an intoxicated worker slept nearby. An arson attempt to burn a second factory failed. investigators continue.

Awwo Akrus Obtu Akron Olle Wihltionn Roabingon Company Aglawt Francis Farelann

Ex Secretary Foster to Visit San Francisco on Way to Hawaii

Private information says ex Secretary John W. Foster will arrive in San Francisco tomorrow en route to the Hawaiian Islands by steamer Peru. He travels for health but may carry matters of international importance, with Mrs Foster accompanying him. Secretary Richardson previously with U S government service familiar with Foster, notes the plan and many local friends await them.

Finter San Francisco John W. Foster Peru Foster Islands Itta Hag Iita Hawaiian Islands D . I. Richardson Post Office Regation City of Mexico United States

Demand for Damages from Tavaua Battle Report

On Monday last Spanish Loops led by Catunels Plutee aml Meliico clashed with forces under Villancia Aranguren and Montero at Ojo de Agua in this province. The engagement ended with the capture of the height by bayonet and effective artillery fire. Seven insurgent bodies were found, but enemy losses were believed heavy with several killed and wounded. The Diaro de la Marina editorialized against the U S government, asserting post revolutions in Cuba and the Philippines will prompt damages claims for actions within its jurisdiction. Willie Morrigan, longtime Democrat and chair of the Interstate Commerce Commission, has bolted Gov Attweld in the Chicago platform arenas.

Tavaua Catunels Aml Meliico Tusuegenta Villancia Aranguren Montero Ojo de Agua Diaro de la Marina United States Cubs Philipphine Islands Spiri

The Owner Shows Up at Sard Trade Record

A report notes a $00,000 boris discovery and trade involving L. J. Schuulerart who arrives to claim ownership of the funds. He confirms his identity as the owner, asserting control over the recovered assets and the transfer to his custody.

Chenge Boris Sard Tog Betel L. J. Schuulerart Tie Fouds

Record Wheat Rally and Sharp Reversal in Chicago Trade

Chicago price action shows a volatile session with December wheat peaking near 79? and 78? before a rapid selloff. Liverpool cables spurred a global bull move, opening December at 86 7 8c and racing to 61 2c, then retreating slightly as markets pared gains.

Chicago Trenty Liverpool New Yorks Europe Hind

MUST SWING Gov Allen Refuses Death Sentence Commute

Gov Allen denies the appeal to commute the death sentence of Myron R Kent, twice-condemned wife killer to life in prison. He will publish reasons tomorrow as sheriffs are notified. One of the West’s notable criminal cases nears its end with Kent slated for execution on November 12 at Pargo.

Allen Blaronvek N. D Myron R. Kent Pargo Uls Morrow

Farmer Fatally Hurt By Boiler Burst In North Dakota

A farmer living twenty miles north of Hin Drain North Dakota was fatally injured when a boiler burst on his threshing engine owned by him and his brothers. A piece of iron struck the back of his head driving a bone into the lining and wrecked the engine and separator. Chicago reports also note Thomas Reed’s address in a Republican tent in Wittysth and Peoria streets where he could only speak briefly due to a trenching throat.

Broyer Hin Drain Jacrimore N. D John Iyall Here Chicago Thomas Reed Republcan Wittysth Peoria Stroate Need

Diaping the Fing. Chicago Oct 21 political appeal

Chiahinny Jones of the National Democratic Senate appeals to voters to display the American flag and defend independent principles. The text notes a date for a parade or protest and mentions ongoing labor actions and public sentiment.

Chicago Chiahinny Jones National Democratic Ennate Ae Iain

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