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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1899

Page

6

Dreyfus Case News From Paris and Stuttgart

Disputed testimonies stir Paris court martial as Emperors William and Humbert weigh rival moves. Schwarzkoppen and Panizzardi may testify by rogatory commission, with documents to follow, while Esterhazy and Dreyfus historians face renewed examination amid claims of bias and international tension.

Wap Dreyfus William Fdisere Gals Schwarzkoppen Paris Dreyfis Col. Schwarzkoppen Piinee Stuttgart Kaiser Willian William Hasgiz Alsace-Loraine Hunbert Tuphie M. Daborl Wilfan Uumbert Schwarekoppen Panizsirdl Hennes Hsterhazy Phe Drerfusards Seluvarzkoppen Panizzardi Tls Gen. Zurlinden Ester-hawy Schwarzkappun Palentogne Esterban Oelequart Gen. Roget Esterhayy Genorad Orbytas Lahorl Cal Touaust Clonel Abork Mey Cine Teubes Journat M- Labori M. Labor Wvis Hip-House Todd M. Labori

Detroit to proceed to Laguayra Venezuela aboard navy draft

The navy department ordered the Detroit to sail from New York to Laguayra via Philadelphia, expected to depart in two to three days and reach the port within ten days. The voyage aims to show American presence amid unrest in Venezuela to reassure Americans and other foreigners. Meanwhile the Maryland Republican convention nominated Lloyd Lowndes for governor, Phillips Lee Goldsborough for controller, and John H. Findlay for attorney general, all by acclamation in a smooth convention.

Voneure Washinngton Navy Detroit Philadelphia New York Anne Lagnayra Velez Laguayra Venezuela Maryland Republicana Baltimore Maryland Lloyd Lowndes Allegeny Phillips Lee Goldsborough Dorchester John H. Findlay

Prince Lobengula Resurfaces in London Disorderly Conduct Charge

After the honeymoon in London at the Earl’s Court Exhibition, Prince Lobengula the Matabele chieftain who recently married Miss Jewell reappears in a destitute condition. One man is arrested on a disorderly conduct charge.

London Prince Lobengula Ehigi Miss Jewell Earls Court

Fugitives Nabbed By City Marshal In Wisconsin Manhunt

A manhunt ended yesterday as Hudson Wisconsin and nearby towns reported a fugitive from justice arrested by City Marshal Jones. The suspect Williams is wanted at Hudson and lies in custody as authorities pursue charges from Lordareeny and Jat breaking.

Hudson Marsinltown Loa Chax Willinois Justice Wis Chiy Marshal Jones Williams Tiudson Lordareeny

Markets Summary From Grain and Live Stock Centers

Latest quotations from St Paul Minneapolis and nearby markets across wheat corn oats rye barley and flax with prices for No 1 Northern No 2 Northern No 1 hard and live stock figures for hogs cattle sheep and calves. Regional nuances include Duluth Milwaukee Chicago and local Sept 8 and Sept 8 figures with on track values and arrived lots noted.

Rt. Paul Duluth Eish Isc Minneapolis Milwaukee Wis Chicago Texas St. Paul

Gigantic railway system eyed by eastern lines plan

The Dost reports a plan to form a colossal railway system uniting the Baltimore Ohio, Pittsburg and Western, Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg, Philadelphia and Reading, West Virginia and Pittsburg and others. The scheme would span from Philadelphia and Baltimore to Reading, Rochester and Buffalo, with Chicago and Pittsburg as hubs and direct routes to southern ports. A close traffic agreement near consolidation has emerged, with James He behind finalizing the deal.

Buffalo Baltiimore Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburg Chicago Clegchind Echmond Charleston D. C South Atlantic Philadelphia & Reading James

YAXT ENCAMPMENT CHICAGO CHOSEN FOR NEXT MEETING

Sept 8 Tilhwielpiva reports the encampment selects Chicago for the next price of meeting. Inspector general Alonza Williams cites losses totaling 45355 including discharges and transfers. Johnson elected senior commander to serve the unexpired term. Tress becomes junior vice commander.

Tilhwielpiva G. A. St. Ins Chicago Alonza Williamg Providence Duard Gurrender Aml Peel Road Johnson Col. Sexton Daniel Tress Wilmington Del Col. Johnson

Plan to send Miles to the Philippines changes Root plan

From Washington comes a Daily News report that Gen Miles may be sent to the Philippines to assume supreme command, a move described as a complete alteration of Secretary Root's program. Gen Merritt would proceed in any case, a decision attributed to the president.

Chicago Daily News Washington Miles PHU Supreme Command Gem. Merrit Root

Great Distress in St Petersburg Markets

Sept 8 report from St Petersburg describes severe distress as prices surge and barley traders struggle. Farmers cannot feed workhorses, prompting drastic sales and reduced horse use.

St. Petersburg

Ultimatum News From London and South Africa Dispatches

London reports indicate ongoing communications between the queen and Lord Salisbury as war tensions rise with Transvaal. Gen. Evelyn Wood may lead field operations, with Buller expected to command and Melhan as chief of staff. The Times calls the Transvaal reply insulting amid looming ultimatums. Kruger defends Boer independence against British mining capital and seeks self-government across Africa.

Frenidont Kruker Chautbertain Salin- Dery Severn Styvelym Woed Marth London Lord Salisbury Evelyn Wood Supreme Command Redvers Buller Lord Fulford Melhan Vines Transvari Chamberlain Brussels the Times Tohannesburg War Commission Fort Yeaterday Viljoon the World Kruger South African Republic South Africa Alsatron England Republic Bauth Africa Venezuela

London denies binding Alaska boundary talks with Canada

London states no binding agreement exists on the Alaskan boundary dispute and no recent negotiations are under consideration. British chargé Reginald Tower discussed with US Secretary of State John Hay about fuller Canadian British views, but nothing binding could result. The Tower-Hay talks produced no immediate U.S. embassy negotiations, with a Washington result expected.

London Reginald Tower Washington Col.ohn W. Hay United States Alaska United State

Wreck in a Norfolk tunnel causes multiple deaths in West Virginia

Reported wrecks near Went Virginia and Narrows Virginia on Norfolk lines left seven dead and several injured. A slow wrecking train failed to clear the tunnel and rescuers struggled to reach victims as chaos followed in the tunnel and at its entrance.

Virginia Wullhmoon W. Va Norfolk Ya Road Rasnoke Norfolk & Western Narrows A. J. Luck

Fight Ends Fatal Crash Near Meadville With Victims

A Sept collision near Meadville Pennsylvania involving a T-Powr freight truck and a freight train on the Mile Road injures four and kills three. The dead and injured include men described as tramps and laborers.

Meadville Chicago Statiam

New Creek Nation chief elected by small majority

Sept 8 returns from the Creek Nation election indicate P. Porter, leader of the progressive element, has been elected chief by a small majority. The result signals a change in leadership for the Creek Nation centered in Muscogee region with Porter taking office following the pole.

P. Porter

Two Men Killed by Lightning Near Garrell Ming

In a September incident near Garrell Ming two men were struck by lightning while traveling. John T Tartson, John Tamidstrom, Albert Taussett, Henry Way and Ofe Weatonin were involved. Tamidstrom and Westman died instantly. The others survived with injuries. Westman died later.

Garrell Ming Minn John T. Tartson John Tamidstrom Albert Tausett Henry Way Ghuiiokd Ofe Weatonin Bolly Tever Bes Branden Tamidstrom Westman Bit Alngle

Homeward Hound Washington Heroic Unit Returns

Dispatch from Washington reports Gen Otis enabling rapid demobilization of troops in Manila. The Washington regiment lists 10 officers and 147 enlisted men re enlisted with 2 officers and 10 enlisted discharged. Other units show 42 officers and 0 enlisted discharged, with some hospital corps noted. Proceeding homeward, the paper notes overall discharge and retirement of service members.

Washington

Des Moines Warns of Violations of Game Law

State game warden alerts Motherville residents running a cold storage plant sending hunters into northern areas to kill game and ship it across state lines. Attorney General Remley will prosecute, arguing interstate commerce limits state interference.

Des Moines Sept S Motherville Remley

Fricat Marries Hin Naese in Quiet Quincey Ceremony

In Quincey UK on Sept 8 Rev Charles Brady, a Catholic priest, wed Miss Addie Gwinn a Protestant nurse. The marriage, performed by a Protestant minister, follows Brady’s recent retirement from his parish amid prior health recovery and wealth.

Fricat Hin Naese Quincey Charles Brady Akon Shelf Quincy Igo Imuo Addie Gwinn Father Brady St. Towls Brady Lome

Returned Unexpectedly From Manila Aid

Rupil City South Dakota Sept 8 several company M boys have returned home from Manila C N Day former city editor of the Dilly Jammil has been sick at San Francisco for several weeks with pneumonia and lingering suffering Harley Trusty and Bergeant John Platt were the other two to retain both sick at Manila and glad to get back home Raphlity to tend a minklog 4 genius demonstration when luaupiny refariis.

Rupil City S. D Company M Manila C. N. Day Dilly Jammil San Pranelxco Stenmnitium Ling Luaupiny

Army Post for Des Moines City Negotiations Underway

Congressman J A L Hall, chair of military affairs, told Des Moines Commercial Exchange directors he will secure a U S Army post for the city at the next Congress session. The exchange has offers of several good sites free to the government. Nashville, Lenn is the contender for the post.

Army of Post Des Moines Nes Moines J. AL T. Hall Des Moines Commercial Exchange Nashville Lenn Ehder

Execution of Atbara clash leaves many dead

A London Evening Daily Mall correspondent reports that after a Berber uprising on the Nile near Atbara, a collapse of a bridge or route caused twenty four soldiers and workers to be killed and many wounded during a return journey from Malta.

London Calvo Nile Atbara Malta

White Man In Chiet Succeeds as Chief of Winnebago

By general consent of the Winnebago Indians, Chouns RB Roddy, once of a big city and now a resident of Chicago, becomes the next chief of the Winnebago after the death of the late Chief White Buffalo near here last week.

Chiet Wis Roddy Big Rity Chiegeo Witte Buffalo Kek Awk

Indictments Filed in Braltyera Bramdend Minn Case

The grand jury at Braltyera Bramend Minn returned indictments against Sylvester and Alfred Plummer for felonious stealing. Willican Within and William Fister were indicted for forgery, while Frank Tomlinson at Mart Ripley faced charges of bigamy.

Braltyera Bramend Minn Grind Aie Cob Sylvester Alfred Plummer Fighnery Rebbers Willican William Fister Gram

Marder on truth in Davenport robbery case details

A partial clipping identifies Alex McCaur of Cedar Rapids as a person involved in a Davenport robbery incident on a Tuesday. The fragment suggests he was a passenger who was robbed and pushed from a train or platform, with details unclear due to the damaged text.

Marder Davenport Iowa Huty Alex McCaurther Cellar Rapids Movi Jtda

Murder Charge Shocks Anoka Community

Theodore Turgeon, a prominent Anoka resident, died after an assault last week. John Hes, rearrested, faces murder charges as investigators pursue a case tied to Turgeon’s death. Turgeon’s brother resides in Minneapolis.

Anoka Minn Theodore ‘Turgeon John Hes Hes Morder Tie Turgeon Minneapolis

Lumber Deal Finalized Between Ban Chure and Winona Firm

Winona Minn Sept 4 The business transfer of the Empire Lumber Company preferred from Ban Chure to Winona was completed by the filing of deeds in the register of deeds office.

MII den Winona Minn Empire Lumber Company Owas Ban Chure Winona Wis

Suicide in Mug Nun leads to death in Montevideo

Sutetded, Montevideo, Mian, Sept. 8 John Neratrom committed death by own action at Mug nun, Mian, by shooting himself with a revolver. Deceased had been puffer ing from delirium tremens.

Sutetded Montevideo Mian John Neratrom Mugnun

Three Stores Burned in Eleva Wisconsin Fire

Fire destroyed the stores of Smatll, Jarrson, Mel by & Co and Stein & Cleusby in Eleva, Wisconsin, Sept. 2 with two thirds of coverage insured. Damage affected three shops, with losses noted and insurance coverage cited.

Eleva Wis Smatll Jarrson, Melby & Co Stein & Cleusby Log

Wisconsin Town in Danger Threat to Appleton District

Word from Septium indicates the business district of Tart onville is being destroyed by numerous trains and engines. Damage will not be less than 73000 dollars.

Wisconsin Appleton Wis Tartonville Severn

Storm Strikes Marshfield Causing Major Damage

Severe Wednesday night storm in Marshfield Wisconsin caused extensive damage across several facilities. Lightning struck multiple buildings, slamming power and triggering costly losses, with the mansion house reported to suffer around 300 dollars in damages.

Menry de “Ee Marshfield Wis Kteral Strick

Origin of the Merino Sheep in America and Europe

The article traces the Spanish Merino origin over 2000 years, noting how Saxony and France royal protection altered them into finer wool types. It details importations to Saxony, France, and the United States from 1780 to 1822, and explains admixture and purity claims for American Merinos versus Saxon and French lines. It cites D. Coburn on bloodlines and emphasizes the American Merino as a direct descendant of Spanish stock.

Saxony United States France Spain New England D. Coburn

Preserving Eggs by Water Glass Packing Advice

Prof Ladd of North Dakota Agricultural College outlines preservation using water glass or silicate of soda. Pack eggs in clean vessels, scald barrels, boil water first, add one quart water glass per ten quarts, keep in cool dark place, do not wash eggs, use only fresh eggs, and pierce a pinhole in the blunt end to prevent cracking during boiling.

Ladd North Dakota Collegy ‘of Agriculture

Dakota Chickens Bring Bumper Hatch This Spring

Local note reports unusually high hatch rates this spring. More chickens means affordable meat and eggs this fall, with extra eggs for winter storage. The Dakota Warmer urges readers to try keeping a crate of eggs on hand to save money.

Arora

Plowing Under Legumes On Farms Merits And Costs

The article argues that plowing leguminous crops like clover and cow peas under on farms yields more manoral benefits than leaving them to haul to and from the barn. It notes the advantage of even distribution when plowed green and hints at considerations beyond feed costs.

The Bite of Pigs Described as Dangerous

A remark notes that pig bites are more dangerous and take longer to heal than injuries from horses or dogs. It adds that pig wounds are rare yet serious.

Growth Through Time and Trial

A terse aphorism suggests patience and steady effort precede enduring strength. The line hints at personal growth requiring endurance and discipline to achieve long term aims.

No Person Does it More Than Once Do You Dab Ties

A terse, playful snippet from the Colorado Springs Gazette features a light exchange about dabbling and style with quirky wording and a dash of humor. The dialogue hints at social wit and character without broader context.

Muale for Nervousness and Nervous System Claims

Scientists claim mu ale has power to soothe nerves while quicker cures lie in strengthening the nervous system. It notes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the best option and warns against substitutes. A private Revenue Stamp should cover the bottle neck.

Muale Hostetter

Taking No Chances at the Boarding House

A domestic man rings the boarding house bell. Mrs Skinner answers with a spoon in hand and accuses him of being a hired detective. She denies involvement in a nationwide kidnapping wave and tells him to leave.

Mra. Skinner Ohlengo News

He Laughs Best Who Laughs Last

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure to purify blood for health. It claims one in ten has pure blood and urges others to take the tonic so they can laugh first, last and at all times.

Hood

Why the Morke Wouldn't Start Until the Door Shut

A brief London Academy vignette from the Things Seen series describes a Malay Peninsula race scene. The stubborn horse refuses to begin until a door shuts, a gag echoed by the patient Australian lightweight, highlighting comic misreadiness and miscommunication in a hot sun racecourse setting.

London Academy Iker Senda Perak Malay Peninsula Far East Suez Orse

Necktie Pride and Social Standing in Pearson's Weekly

In this excerpt from Pearson's Weekly a sly dialogue contrasts frugality with social status. Softhead Tony and Cholly argue a man must tie his own necktie to prove refinement, while others claim wealth alone does not count without culture and self-reliance in society.

Tony Pearson’s ‘Weekly

Soldier recalls Peter Bogan under fire on line

A Twentieth Kinsan story recounts a soldier’s joke under fire. Peter Bogan lies behind a tree to dodge bullets, then shouts to the captain that he can’t stand the ants biting him, only to declare he can endure them after all.

Kinsan Peter Bogan

No Wonder He Quit

A fragmentary quip cites a divorce suit where a husband alleges his wife belittled him publicly. The tale mentions her arranging croquet sets in their yard and playing in view of onlookers using his golf clubs as mallets.

Wibbleson

Safety in Flight Witness Recollection on the Stand

The Chicago News records a courtroom exchange where the witness describes his location during the shooting incident. The dialogue highlights a tense moment as the judge questions the witness about his role and actions during the attack.

Larry Chicago News

Fragmentary dialogue from a streetcar scene

Readable scraps show two men inside a moving streetcar as one laments the lack of funds and opportunity. They debate a vast field if only they had enough money to travel, highlighting themes of limited mobility and aspiration.

Fragmented a political quip exchange in 19th century papers

A garbled OCR snippet shows satirical lines from The Statesman and Indianapolis Journal cartoons. It references political defeats, voter results, and a farmer mortgage remark, conveying a period conversational tone with unclear names or dates.

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Daeyfus Col Senwarrkoppen Cal Jonnrat Detroit Gos James J, Hie Tineyile Milton Drashear Taney Fred Transvaal Homeward Hound the Statesman Indianapolis Journal Lalu Indianapolis
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