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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1901

Page

6

Funeral Crowd Lines Washington As McKinley Laid to Rest

The severely military procession bore the late president through Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House. Secretaries Gage and Hay led mourners from the depot, Mrs McKinley veiled in sorrow, and President Roosevelt walked solemnly toward the executive mansion.

Phe Washington McKinley Magletrate Pennsylvania White House Bser Igreat United States Army Navy Olilland Pradelng Gage Hay Abner McKinley Rixey War Bengid Gil Yespie Army Hanne Fairbanks Anci

Mrs McKinley on Verge of Collapse in Washington

Washington reports said Mrs. McKinley neared collapse with doctors and Abner McKinley aiding her through the night. Dr Rixey and Mrs. Barber remained on duty as tonics and stimulants were given, grave fears voiced she may fail before her Ohio home visit.

Washington McKinley Ohio

Roosevelt Arrives in Washington After Funeral Arrival

President Theodore Roosevelt spends the night at the Cowles residence after arriving in Washington aboard a special Pennsylvania Railroad car. He greets Mrs. Roosevelt and plans to accompany the remains to Canton for burial before returning to the executive mansion.

Washington Roosevelt Bott Nd Arid Oglock The United Canton Theodore, Jr Commander Cowles Gov. Allen Porto Rico Secret Service Weehingter Pennsylvania Railroad Cowles

Czolg zu Indicted for McKinley Murder in Buffalo

Leon F Czolg zs alias Fred Nieman was indicted by the Erie County court grand jury for the murder of President William McKinley at the Pan American exposition on September 6 1901. He refused to answer questions about counsel and was assigned lawyers Lor an Lewis and G C Titus. He is to be arraigned again to plead to the indictment. District Attorney Penney presented the evidence to the grand jury with witnesses mainly from the Temple of Music.

Helmer Quentione Buffalo Leon F. Czollgosz Fred Nieman William McKinsey Temple of Music Bert Thiward K.‘Hmeby Anawet Penney Emery Hon Loran Lewis GC. Titus Supreme Court Erie County Czolgosz

Hundred Men Killed in Colorado Coal Mine Explosion

A gas explosion at the Colorado Fuel and Iron company mine in Spring Gulch Glenwood Springs on September 17 likely killed about 100 miners working at the time. Three bodies were recovered mangled near the entry. the entry caved in severely and communications to Spring Gulch were cut. Doctors were dispatched from Glenwood Springs and a Midland train was ordered.

Colorado Glenwood Springs Colo Colorado Fuel and Tron Company Spring Gulch Pocahontas Glenwood Midland

National Memorial for McKinley Promoted in Chicago

Congressman Boutell urged a Roosevelt proclamation to gather funds for a national monument to McKinley. The proposal favors an arch in Washington, with Foster authorized to form a committee including Lyman Gage William Jennings Bryan and Grover Cleveland to broaden support nationwide.

Chicago Henry 8. Boutell Union League Club Washington City Conley W. Foster Toansist Lyman 3 Gage Willian J. Bryan Grover Cleves Tend

Prince Chun Plan to Travel via America Without Europe Visit

Berlin Sept 18 Prince Chun head of the Chinese expedition will travel direct to China avoiding European capitals. The envoy is reported to skip visits to European centers and proceed by way of America.

Berlin Prince Chun China America

Battleship Illinois Placed In Commission In Newport News

Illinoia was placed in commission yesterday morning at 21 o'clock in Newport News Virginia as naval forces welcomed the new battleship into active service.

Newport News

Markets and Grain Prices Across Cities

Northwest News market data from St Paul Minneapolis and Duluth on Sept 18 show wheat and corn prices for No 2 and No 3 grades, cash and futures, with oats, rye, barley and flax values. Chicago and Milwaukee quotes mirror steady or mixed trends. livestock in Bronx City and Chicago report cattle hogs and sheep prices, with St Paul and South St Paul offering detailed butcher and feeder rates.

St. Paul Minneapolis Northern Oate Duluth Milwaukee Wis Chicago Bronx City Towa Wales Bouth St. Paul Ewes

Death of Bishop Henry B Whipple in Minnesota Cathedral

The Rt. Rev. Henry Benjamin Whipple bishop of Minnesota died suddenly at his Faribault home as morning light rose. Survived by wife, children, and relatives, his death follows heart weakness. Funeral planned at Faribault Cathedral with interment in the cathedral crypt and a memory tower already under construction. Whipple’s long episcopate (1858 onward) noted for mission work among Indians and educational efforts. Samu Wendall named to succeed as bishop.

Faribault Minn Henry Benjamin Whipple Minnesota Stone St. Paul Scandrett Mra W. Taelsey Cleveland Ohio George Whipple Atate Gilbert Whipple Bishop Whipple Samu Wdgall Natal San Francisco Ee Whipple Iela Fornhem Philadelphia Charles Whipple Chicago Jackson A. J. Stone Seabury Divinity School New York Adams Zion Church Rome Episcopal Church Episcopal Europe England Benbury Divinity School Shattuck Military School St. Mary's Hall

City Officials Bested In Revolving Bribe Case

Kenosha Wisconsin September 18 Aldermen Peter Plerach and Albert Smith were arrested on complaints by District Attorney A B Buckmaster for allegedly taking a bribe to vote for an ordinance granting Chicago firm Haynes and Clauzen a franchise to build an electric street railway in the city Four more complaints against aldermen are ready but warrants are not yet issued The arrests caused wild excitement

Kenosha Wis Peter Plerach Albert Smith A. B. Buckmaster Chicago Haynes & Clauzen

Editor attacks woman in political office incident in Jefferson

Victor H. Lovejoy city councilman and editor assaulted Mrs Chamberlain in a government office for an offensive remark about President McKinley. He choked her tore at her waistcoat and dragged her from the room during the confrontation in Jefferson Iowa on September 18.

McKinley Jefferson Iowa Victor H. Lovejoy Chamberlain

Two Men Die In Threshing Machine Explosion

A threshing machine engine exploded yesterday afternoon near Frederick, killing two men and injuring several others. Details are incomplete, with officials not yet obtaining full tabulated counts. The incident occurred in Aberdeen, and investigators fear more casualties may be found as reports continue.

Hughie Aberdeen Rept Hay Frederick

Man Stabbing Sparks Riot Among Hobos

G N Miller of this place was stabbed in the arm yesterday and severely injured by Kobo after knocking him down for remarks. Miller was pummeling a hob0 when other tramps joined the fracas. Police later jailed the assailant, though another man was badly hurt.

Bauth G. N. Miller Kobo McKinley Miller Hoboa Opi

Ill Health Clouds La Follette Fate In Wisconsin

Milwaukee September report details ailing Governor La Follette confined to his home for nearly three months. Official sources say catarrhal gastritis and stomach trouble, plus hemorrhoids, threaten operation, with no solid food intake for weeks. A family friend says he is not nervous but very weak and may not visit the statehouse soon.

Wincensin Serionary Ui Milwaukee Wis Gov la Follette Amesa Ig Beng

Fire destroys railway roundhouse in Bemidji Minnesota

Bemidji Minnesota September 18 early yesterday a fire destroyed the Minnesota International railway round house water tank two locomotives one boiler and two coal cars causing losses of 26000 covered by blanket insurance the blaze started from a spark from an engine delaying a south bound passenger train two hours while a replacement locomotive arrived from Walker the company will rebuild. Gracetown Wind Oskaloosa Iowa September 18 the badly decomposed body of a woman was found last evening in a mix of high woods northeast of this city identification was impossible the surroundings and position indicate foul play

Drestroys Railway Bemis Bemidji Minn Minnesota International Railway Walker Graccowme Oskatooss Iowa

GENDRAL STONE HORRNED FIRE DESTROYS STORE

An early report details a fire at the C Hi Anderson general store in Gendral Stone involving unknown causes. The building valued at $1,900 with $58 insurance belonged to Tra Parker of Littleton, New Hampshire, and the stock loss is listed at $2,000 with $2,200 insurance. A laborer named August Schmidt from St Paul was killed by a Great Northern train between here and Hancock while sleeping on the tracks.

Pierre C. Hi. Anderson Toeson Steole Tra Parker Littleton N. H Tenta Morris Mion Schmidt St. Paul Wee Great Northern Here Hancock

Opals In Fashion Spark Modern Jewelry Dreams

The Chicago Chronicle notes opals dominate new jewelry à la Lulique, with fiery and milky varieties used in pins belts and rings. Designers fuse opals with gold and silver, creating dramatic pieces featuring diamonds emeralds sapphires and moonstones, often styled as faces or mythic motifs.

Haa Scienca Egypt Iife Chicago Chronicle

Ragacions Dog and Alligators in Borneo River Chase

A Borneo traveler notes dogs on central Borneo banks barking loudly to attract alligators. The reptiles latch onto the noise, spurring the dogs to dash up the bank and cross upriver. The account includes disjointed local comments about Kilbride and Ireland, with unrelated lines about tenants and letters.

Ragacions Horneo Croga'a Borneo Maneyvar

Be loving and you will never want for love and guiding

Dinah Muyloch Cralk offers a concise maxim: love yields abundance and humility invites guidance, urging steady virtue as a path to fulfillment.

Dinah Muyloch Cralk

Noise and city life undermine health and patriotism

A fragmentary 19th century editorial argues noise from fireworks horns and whistles harms heart and brain, degrades citizens, and questions national celebration methods. It contrasts urban deterioration with supposed healthful country life and criticizes city noise as a public nuisance.

Lfe London

Liquid fuel experiments and objections to its use

A 1890s discussion outlines marine liquid fuel research, noting advantages of storage and rapid delivery, higher calorific value, and easier regulation. Italian tests in 1892 showed high efficiency with minimal water vaporization, but two major objections remain: scarce fuel oil sources and higher costs with extended use, threatening coal’s price.

Italy National Gazette

Unusual Viper Trade and Fashion from Haute Loire Tales

The account describes a rare viper killer in Haute Loire France and a man named Gourtolies earning large sums from venomous work. It mentions his attire made from snake skins and a crown-like ornament, plus notes on insect and predator camouflage and a London entomological society report about a moth resembling spider cases found near Cannes.

Feente Alain Tunter Louis XV Giicugo Sweord-Harald Dro Rick Chicago Chronicle

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