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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1895
Page
4
A rough compendium covers Ireland's 1801 census decline of 0.08 percent, global trade signals, remarks on Rodallam Isle, the John Brown fort, Rhode Island homicide totals, and views on Turkey China Cuba and British policy. Noted names include I. Kair Wardie and Mr Gladstone.
Experts say the Suez, Erie, and Welland Canals do not alter water levels of the seas and lakes they connect. Predictions of dramatic geographical change proved unfounded as the channels remain peaceful ditches.
The article reviews a government order refunding passage money to German emigrants refused entry, notes steamship firms' port practices, and cites experiments on phonograph vibrations. It highlights 1890 irrigation census data showing 62,584 farm owners using artificial watering across eleven states and the 1900 projected expansion. It also reports a London Aberdeen train at under nine hours, plus US rail speeds from Buffalo to New York and a fastest mile record at 112.5 mph.
Washington reports a Herald editor run over by a train in Dubduge Iowa and an infant death in Champaign Illinois. Canada Nicaragua canal reports delayed until late November. Weather bureau to publish felt temperatures and observers to receive September promotions. US agriculture claims American milk quality superior to European milk. Brazil and Rio Grande do Sul seek peace. revolutionists linked to Admiral da Gama’s faction. In Broil.
Yorzanni Mention and Miss Belle Crawford, 95, Blaine’s first teacher, near death in Kansas City. Dr W W Cable, brother of novelist George W Cable, dies in Pittsburgh at 76. G I Gates of Chicago elected Euphrates college president at Harpool Curkey. Farrison P Bridge, Boston financier, dies in San Francisco from a cold. E I Grave, a Stanley aide, discovers Livingstone’s grave in Africa before death. Minister Ransom denies visiting Gray Gables to discuss appointment. friends expect renewal of offer. James I Hulles, currency comptroller, meets Wall Street bank presidents for social, not finance talk. sails to Europe with Mrs Bickles. Mrs Pegy Monde, 87, dies in Anderson Indiana. history tied to early Indiana settlers and Anderson founding. Henry Puoach, Omaha pioneer, dies in Berlin after European health consultation. opened first mercantile in Nebraska in July 1850.
A review of scattered reports details a wing of tragedies including a pigeon shoot accident in Nyack New York that wounded several. fires destroying goods in Cincinnati and Des Moines rescuers. Fatal falls, drownings, and rail accidents occur across Pittsburgh, Millersburg, Iowa Falls, and RocksoTL. Individuals named include RN Ho King of Cash Insurance, David Mitchell Jr. architect, W H Meyer brig losses, and Mrs Sarah Twagood among others.
Novih Platte men Tana and Knute pleaded guilty to robbing a Union Pacific train at Bradysland and received ten year penitentiary sentences. A wrecking attempt near MecComb, Ohl was foiled before it could end in disaster. Warrants were issued for the sons of James Anderson over a border drama incident in Seneca Falls. A Louisville salesman seeks to expose Dr Fraker over a $50,000 fraud claim. The Oriental League organizer Theodore Gillin was stabbed to death in Indianapolis. Pittsburg dealer James Getty was shot by Alexander Hutchinson following a hotel quarrel. A Kentucky man Theodore Day killed himself, puzzling doctors with a second shot. A wrecking attempt near Tekoa, Wash endangered Epworth delegates aboard. Lee Wah of Newark is jailed over letters to his mother-in-law.
A compilation of partial reports notes cholera in Tarnepot Galicia and lists various world events. It mentions deaths, resignations, diplomatic recalls, and military actions across Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, including royal movements, academic incidents, and ocean racing news. Strong entities appear irregularly due to fragmented OCR.
The oyster crop is described as the largest in years. Reports note economic activity with plans by Standard Oil to build a 30,000 gallon tank and a large warehouse in Maaraquette Michigan. A consolidation of two electric railways in Peoria is reported as securing recent franchises.
Duluth Sept 4 George Fin ter of Wopoka Kansas the man believed to have fled after a Missouri river case two years ago was tracked to a woods near Tower Minnesota He faced a $58000 reward and a suit for insurance backers The arrest followed a long fraud case linking life policies to a health resort plan and a web of accomplices Including Dr Fraker and a Minnesota associate who aided his flight After a dramatic two week trial the insurers won a verdict but a later appeal and payments altered the outcome The case drew in police from Topeka and nearby towns and a detailed confession surfaced before custody.
St Paul sept Hon Joh S Prince pioneer banker of the Northwest died today after long illness. Born Cincinnati 1821 to New England stock he started as a clerk and joined American fur company in 1840. He later worked with Chouteau Co in St Louis then built a career across the Northwest before settling in St Paul where he led the Savings Bank of St Paul serving as president since 1870. He held roles in Minnesota constitutional convention 1857 and commanded forces in Wright county war as a colonel and served as mayor of St Paul in 1860s.
Reports reveal numerous forged or dubious instruments amid local disputes involving J. J. M. Pierce. A $20,000 mortgage dated 1892 was filed recently, and another $20,000 mortgage targets the Yankton & Norfolk railroad roadbed and depot along the Missouri river, as investigations continue.
The treasury department received a telegram announcing fifteen Chinese destined for the Achuita ox Wisitlan arrived at Vancouver B C. The schooner Seaman owned by Ti Sele of Cleveland Ohio was caught in a heavy gale last night and driven ashore near Lees Point, dismouted.
A west tower of the state fair grounds great hall collapsed during roofing, killing plumbers Charles Hobson and James Parke and injuring several others. Among the wounded were carpenters Fred Berd N Willa con Samuel Davenport and John Gethard. Rescue crews freed all trapped men as mortally injured workers faced severe trauma. Authorities suspect rain loosened mortar prior to the collapse. losses run to thousands.
Five employees of the Providence Gas Company were asphyxiated in the Westfield street gas holder cellar when a defective valve allowed a massive leak to flood the four inch main. A foreman and another worker survived initially after escaping to the stairs and fresh air. Foreman Allen was severely overcome during rescue efforts and may die.
In Deer River Minnesota a group of about 150 Indigenous workers employed by Frank Vance struck after learning hay prices rose. They captured Vance, threatened severe harm, and hid after he escaped during their demand for higher pay per ton.
A major early morning fire on Boston's water front at East Boston wiped out three piers, two large storehouses, a freight shed, and multiple freight cars. Losses reached 305,000 dollars, with 170,000 dollars in stored freight including 5,000 bales of hemp and wool, 50 carloads of flour, and other goods.
A Cleveland shipyard won a contract to build a Zenith Transit steamer for Duluth that will exceed any lake vessel. It measures 420 feet long 43 feet beam and 28 feet depth of hold costing about 200000 and due for completion next June. A Boston to Albany freight warehouse in East Boston burned causing about 300000 in losses.
Experts Strickler and Tart reported to the county board that the deficiency for which the former bondsmen of Treasurer Wygant are responsible amounts to about 210,000. Money was deposited in banks which are now defunct. Sven Toren, the renowned Swedish naturalist, has died at age eighty seven.
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