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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1897

Page

6

Scarcity of Money Delays Indian Tax Revenue Passages

London dispatch reports that India plans to suspend bills of exchange on Calcutta Bombay and Madras for at least ten weeks due to famine and plague reducing tax collection. The change aims to shift Indians toward gold, while officials consider sending exchange to a gold point to establish a gold standard in Kudlin Madras notes an outbreak among Moplahs on the Malabar coast, not yet severe.

London Lee Magdane India Calcutia Bombay Madras Tilin Kudlin Malabar Matibar Tintin Madras Presidency Midian Malibar Lilig

Arrival of the French President in Dunkirk Sparks Tense Global Posture

A fragmented account recalls a dispatch from a French president to the czar upon landing in Dunkirk. The message thanks the czar for France's grand reception and expresses joy and mutual goodwill. The czar replies with gratitude, noting the memory of the visit and shared sentiments between France and Kassia.

Accurile Maria Byvure Dunkirk France Maerty Elstor Tunisia Theczat Kassia Frauve

Notorious Swindler Nank Arrested in San Francisco

Sir Ittry Westaveen Cooper M D jailed in city prison confirmed by Chief Lees as holder of the nation’s most notorious fraudster title. Arrest at Langham hotel followed by detectives spoiling the room and seizing bogus certified checks and drafts from his trunk. A dispatch to the Bunkers Protective Association identified him as a wanted swindler for frauds in the East.

California Police San Francisco Ittrry Westaveen Cooper Lees Langham Hotel Je Cunper Bunkers' Protective Association Association Warl Jone Cooper Langham

Fortune of Philip Horton Leaves Heir in shock

Oakland Calif Sept 2 Fred Horton a Los Angeles youth about nineteen has fallen heir to a fortune reckoned at around 82,000,000 from Philip Horton a noted Californian who died recently. The father and son had been apart for years and the son was raised by his mother after the separation. Horton’s wealth reportedly arose from flour milling ventures in a Mexican town near Guaymas.

Philip Horton Comex Oakland Fred Horton Miller Los Angeles Philp Horton Sudlden Jis Beot United States Ate Unginas California New Guaymas

Brilliant Wedding of Hayes Heir to Navy Officer

The wedding of Ensign Harry Raton Smith and Miss Paine Hayes took place here yesterday. The bride is daughter of ex-President Hayes. guests included President McKinley and wife, Senator Hanna, and many noted figures such as Secretary of War Alger and Maj. Gen. John A. Brooke among others.

Mayes Weda Fremont Oho Sept Harry Raton Smith Paine Hayes United States Navy FR. B. Hayes McKinley Hanna aJudge Hammond Memphis Alger W. N. Gibson M. I. Force Poster Gilbert A. Pierce Minneapolis John A. Brooke Chicago Myron ‘1. Merrick Cleveland

James Silver Valley fair plans announced for Sept 21

Jamestown North Dakota arrangements are perfected for the James Silver Valley fair set to open September 21. Livestock judging and related activities begin as stock arrives for practice on the new grounds of the association in the city.

Jamestown N.D James Silver Valley

Attorney J. A. Sheehan Found Dead in Iowa River

Suicile at Annamasa Iowa Sept 3 Attorney J. A. Sheehan of this city is dead. His body was found in the bottom of the Wapilepinecan river near Chere la rue mur ufloat that he ended his own life.

Suicile Annamasa Anamoosa Iowa J. 14 Sheehan Hig Hody Wapilepinecan

Tramps Clash With Townsfolk in Marshall Street Brawl

In Marshall Minnesota on September 1 a mob of tramps fought townspeople on Mall Street. Police ordered the men to leave as a gunfight erupted. Several shots were fired and five tramps were hospitalized while many townspeople were injured in the street brawl.

Mavehnt Marshall Minn Mall Street Jar Qae Hohoes Bey Ame Ciizens

Floods in Tavan cause widespread destruction and casualties

In Tavan prefecture floodwaters destroyed over 100 houses and damaged bridges on the Osban line. In Matsugashi and Sado district towns 1000 and 7000 houses reportedly flooded. Religious sites suffered collapse and many homes were swept away. estimates list hundreds killed or wounded and 600 displaced by drowning.

Sivetlen Livers Victoria Inyan Osbban Higeshi Kubiki Wiler Matsugashi Sado Agano Sanjomacht Tchinikito Talnikals

Outrage in Benes county leaves victim burned and robbed

North Dakota report from Benes county describes Paul Pasuleaus left bound and burned after two men attacked him in his old home. He says they beat him, stole 210.20, and left him bound for two days before discovery. no clues to suspects.

North Dakota Borks Lbies Northwest Benes County Paul Pasuleaus Oan Old Hone Nishut Bownd le Wis Ian

Battery transfer threatens North Dakota militia loyalties

Lisbon district officers inspected Battery A stock at the Lisbon dike with O. i. Tuller, chief of supply for the North Dakota National Guard. M. Creel of Devil Lake plans to move to In Spout toe company and may be mustered out. Gov Briggs and state authorities consider transferring the battery to Fargo as the city is entitled to the only battery in the state amid internal troubles and legal questions.

Lisbon Fargo N. D Speelsi O. i. Tuller North Dakota National Guard M. Creel Devila Lake Briggs Wargo Monto

Mrs Brownell Elopes With Cousin Nathan Harper

Waterloo news reports Mrs Brownell, wife of farmer A. G. Brownell of Fergus Falls, eloped from Alexandria with Nathan Harper, twenty years old. After a month’s search Brownell is said to be arrested and confined here. The pair, posing as Mr. and Mrs Harper, reportedly ran out of funds and stayed at the Western house, with Harper lurking nearby in the Central section.

Fatal Play With Matches Near Kunrath Kunrath

Grand Forks North Dakota special bulletin reports a two year old child burned to death at Kunrath Scherbenskieving ten miles southwest of Kulum. The parents left the house to work in the field returning at dusk to find the child dead. It is believed the baby found matches and ignited his clothing while playing. None of the other children aided him.

Grand Forks N. D Kunrath Scherbenskieving

Serious Merele Accident In Lisbon North Dakota

Mrs. S. Vining longtime resident of Lisbon suffered a serious accident while out on her wheel. Found in the road in an unconscious state she was brought home and found to be suffering from a paralytic shock.

Merele Lisbon N. D Vining

Unfolding Indian Chiefs Embrace at St Croix River

A Wisconsin tale recounts a dramatic encounter on the St Croix where Chippewa and Sioux chiefs pause civil war to embrace. Five leaders drop arms as a bonded family bond surfaces after Wanbesly’s kinship ties to Waubesha are revealed. The event ties to Battle years and Ancestry of the Red River bands.

Mmnil Sioux Ashland Wis Tutinlaiy Lake Superior Bulfito Wiscorsalty la Pobute Ty Iit Nosen Antone Baltilo Founoite Neviews Wattheaig Schoolerns Lier William Neytetx la Pointe Neviewx Belnge Remy Winbowig Wan Oathe Bathlo Hie Tn Mons Cplsoe Wanbesly Wanbeslin St. Croix Rlves

Murder of Ole Johnson in Madison Arraignment of Suspect

Speeval John Berg was arraigned before Justice J J Daly for the murder of Ole I Johnson of Lake Shore. Evidence suggests a brutal killing with a head beaten to a jelly and a long gash across the chest and abdomen. Hat covered in blood was found with clotted stains.

Ole Johnson Madison Wis Speeval John ‘Ilberg Ole IT Johnson Lake Shore J. J. Daly

Manitou wheat crop reaches record Manitoba yield

Toronto reports Manitoba has 25,000,000 bushels of wheat freed from frost damage. Next week threshing begins and yields may reach 35 bushels per acre, with higher rates in some regions. Canada’s total wheat crop could exceed 0 000 000 bushels of prime wheat.

Toronto Manitoba Canadian Northwest Canadia

Trathman Killed By Freight Car in Dickinson Yard

William McGregor, of Northern Pacific, was killed in the yards at Dickinson after slipping and being struck in the back by a freight car. There is no family left behind.

Dickinson William McGregor

Srbutnal Line Charged in Libel Case at Grand Forks

P. Moffet publisher of the Settler was held in $1,000 bail in district court on a libel charge. The complaint, filed by G. Patterson, centers on a clipping in the Settler that harshly attacks Patterson. The accusation stems from recent wrecking of a letter office.

Srbutnal Line Ulsimarek N. C W. P. Moffet Settler District’ Courty Erlentaial Ube G. Patterson Grand Farks Plaindenter Patterson

Settlers Win Appeal in Central Railroads Cases

Judge Helmie denies objections and grants amendment to the defendants. A new trial on the merits is ordered with a final hearing scheduled to determine the issues. The cases involve sixty wet flor? and the Inia south of the city, according to the decision.

Ashland

Wisconsin Catholic Fareston Day Observed in Green Bay

A two day Catholic celebration opened in Green Bay with remarks by Milwaukee’s State Ranger Thomas J. Callen and Bishop Scehwebieh, a Mass by Bishop Messmer, and the chief ranger presenting the annual report to attendees.

Wisconsin

Parmer Shot Ban Mayville Gunner Incident

Police report describes a Mayville shooting where a man was killed during a Parmer tear incident involving Morris Gunner. Authorities have not released the victim’s name. Further details and suspect status remain under investigation.

Parmer Mayville Morris

Stumbling on gold yields 26 ounce nugget near Lysxel

In Jefferson county near Lysxel Erickson trod a dirt pile against rock and found a nugget weighing twenty six ounces. The two pound treasure, valued at 468 dollars, sparked wonder as the dirt shifted and the glittering gold revealed itself while on the way to work.

Mont Tnery Eelekson Lysxel Tofferson County Erickson T& Rumer Jim

Minneaplis man Rankin rearrested after peddler ban arrest

Rankin of the Minneapelis failing company was arrested in Pierre Saturday and released on bond, rearrested last evening. Before Justice Watile he paid no fine of 50, spent the night in jail. His attorneys have not decided on appeals though they expect to carry the case up. The law’s unconstitutionality is questioned and a test could halt prosecutions.

Minneavolt South Dakota Speeluh Rankin Minneapelis Failoring Company Hort Pierre Watile Fils

Hayoutking Simplified Hay Smoker Invented in Bangor

Henry Erbe of Bangor County has patented a hay smoker that picks hay from windrows and stacks it without hand labor. The device, driven by a header with sync action, is claimed to enable two men to stack fifty tons of hay in a day and is slated for manufacture for next season.

Bangor 8. D Henry Erbe Erbe

Grain Elevatory Planned at West Superior Wis

New project in West Superior plans a grain elevatory with 200000 bushels capacity. The deal is closed with Armencia Mack Stuerot Lavish Company of Armment Ny U. as lead. Location lies between the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroad properties.

New Geam Elevatory West Superior Wis TW. B. Chaffee Armenia Mack Stuerot Lavish Company Arment Ny U Great Northern

Burglars Hit Seven Stores In West Superior Center

A gang of robbers broke into seven business stores in West Superior’s downtown, stealing about 700 dollars before being spotted at Link's grocery by Joseph Holden. They fired revolvers during the escape, with no injuries reported.

West Superior Dusiness Link Joseph Holden Elisels

Fatal fall near Yankton leaves unidentified man dead

An unnamed middle aged man, seeking work, fell from a road while hauling hay near Mrs. Swearingdyn’s form north of Yankton and broke his neck, dying instantly. He arrived Saturday from Sioux City and gave no name.

Yankton

Robbery Suspect Faces Hearing After Minn Man Held

Andrew Preble of New Ulm and companions joined a spree in Trudson Wisconsin. He awoke the next morning behind a barn in Hart Park minus money. EIL Wekrrd was arrested for the robbery and will have a bearing before Judge Bunker.

Trudson Wis Andrew Preble New Ulm Minn Satrday Hart Park Eil Wekrrd Judge Bunker

Tragic Shootings in Crosse Wisconsin Lands Dispute

Frank Fisher, a resident of Minnesota, murdered two men named Qonarreis and Sicknacas with a revolver during a dispute over land ownership near Crosse Wisconsin. The shootings occurred amid ongoing clashes with local landowners and authorities are investigating the case.

Qonarreis Sicknacas Sublie Crosse Wis Speed Fraink Fisher Minnesota

Timber fires threaten Pine Creek area homes in Wyoming

In Sheridan Wyoming on September 2 destructive fires burn through timber in the mountains along the North Fork of Pine Creek and near the head of Prairie Dog Creek in Uils county. The fires destroy millions of value in timber and threaten settlers homes. Authorities believe campfire carelessness sparked the blaze.

Sig Timber Pires Sheridan Wyo Pine Creek Prairie Dog Creek Uils County Yiehilty

Horsed Market Shifts From Wiry Broncho to Well-Bred Stock

Over 500 horses have been crossed here bound for the Eastern market. The latest arrivals differ from previous purchases. the old thin wiry bucking bronchos are rare. The current class weighs about 1,100 to 1,200 pounds and appears well bred.

Talsing Detter Hursey Pierre B. D Spevial

Judge Downs of Richland Center Dies After Paralysis

Judge Downs of Richland Center aged seventy four, struck by paralysis. He served as probate judge for seventeen years and was re elected last spring. His condition is serious and he is under medical care.

Downs Richland Center Wha H. Downs Wis Bighken

Controller Bekele Heads West for Yellowstone Park Trip

Helena Montana September 2 Controller of the Currency James H Bekele arrived from the East en route to Yellowstone Park where he will spend ten days. From there he will visit Butte Salt Lake City and continue on a Bundy tour into the mountains of Colorado.

Rkel Helena Mont James Il Bekele Yellowstone Park Park Butte Colvraite

Yankton Populist Paper Changes Hands in Consolidation

The Yankton Telegram notes that Yankton, South Dakota oldest Populist paper has new ownership. Sam Kautzman of O Neill Nebraska editor of the Beaconlight takes possession. The two papers will consolidate to advance Populist interests in the state.

Popullar Yankton, D Yankton Telegram South Dakota Sam Kautzman O'Neill Neb Beaconlight Ding

Foresters reelect state officers at Wisconsin convention

At the state convention of the Catholic Order of Foresters in Green Bay Wisconsin officers were re elected with Cation of Milwaukee as chief ranger Stevens Point appointing W Dunnes gan as vice chief ranger Gustave Keller Appleton treasurer Louis Rentige Sheboygan Michael Colbert Racine John Urechin Milwaukee and Lustbauer Milwaukee among those listed as officers. The group aims to set the date for the next state convention.

Aleers Wis Hoger Ag

Robbery at Cloyes Hardware in Watertown

Thieves robbed George Cloyes hardware store in Watertown South Carolina last night taking a large quantity of pocket knives revolvers and jewelry no clues found yet market street location not specified and no suspects named

Watertown S. C George . Cloyes

Severe Hailstorm Ravages City and Crops

A severe hailstorm swept across the city damaging all exposed glass on west buildings and destroying much of the late crops. The storm covered at least three miles in width and fifteen miles in length, with crops such as wheat and corn likely totaling several thousand dollars in losses.

Ashton D. D

Desertion case leads sheriff from Oshkosh to La Crosse

Sheriff G G Longlas arrived from Oshkosh seeking George W Betz a married man who eloped with a servant girl and deserted his wife and family. Neenah report notes Mrs Jacob Mickelson found near a lake leaving a family. Stevens Point reports Eastern Star delegates train to a convention with her aides.

Wify-Denerter la Crosse Wis G. G. Longlas Oshkosh George W. Betz

Foreign flour trade report from Washington Speenl Consul Fowler

Washington report from Che Foo cites foreign money issues and duties impacting trade. About 850000 pounds of California flour are sold in the Cheloo district yearly, with extensive adoption of Chinese corn products noted.

Washington Speenl Fowler Che Foo California Cheloo China

Mysterious Barn Fires and Farm Lantern Intrigues Revealed

A Rural New Yorker piece recounts farm fire mysteries from a social gathering. Stories include a smoker’s pipe igniting straw, a lantern causing a barn blaze, a horse dropping a lit match, and a horse hazard that could mislead into arson accusations.

New Yorker

Celery Culture Advised For Home Gardeners

Wisconsin Horticultural Society bulletin includes John Rhoden guidance for home gardeners on celery. He notes celery needs deep black loam that holds moisture yet drains, mentions Giant Pascal and Golden Heart as varieties, and suggests growing your own seeds and wintering roots in compost after harvest.

Wisconsin Horticultural Society John Rhoden

Prices soar for stockers warn of looming cattle slump

An industry bulletin warns that high feeder prices have created an oversupply risk. Too many buyers chase feeders, especially Texas longhorns, may force a price tumble next fall. Advises cow herd expansion for year round value and to prefer raising calves over buying and feeding.

Denver Texas

Gooseberries and Mildew in European Fruit Growing

In European fruit growing gooseberries fail where grape ripening demands heat and mil dew destroys leaves. England grows gooseberries while France Italy and Spain raise grapes. Bordeaux mixture protects gooseberries from mildew as it does vines. Extermination of borers is costly and time consuming, best done thoroughly by the tree owner or a trusted worker. General States Frutt Grower.

England France Italy Spain

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