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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1900
Page
6
Richard Conklin of Chicago, visiting St Paul, was taunted on Seventh Street near Sibley. A man struck him in the face with a flat object and another hit him with a brick, knocking him down. He was taken to city hospital with not serious injuries. assailants fled and were not found.
In New Richmond Wisconsin on September 18 high winds kept frost away while temperatures dropped three degrees below freezing. Heavy rains damaged tall-sown grain and caused widespread high water. The Willow River embankment near the Omaha railroad bridge failed, blocking the river and alarming the New Richmond roller mill owners.
Two coal trains on the Esquimault and Nanaimo railway collided on a trestle near Lady Smith on Vancouver Island. Robert Fisher, general manager of the Alexandria mines, was killed along with Engineer Walton and two firemen. The incident followed a prior death and inquest details in Lisbon and Grantsburg reports.
During a heavy thunderstorm the large Otto Dunker barn at Aberdeen South Dakota was struck by lightning and burned with 2000 bushels of wheat and other property. Hana Martin, near the barn door, was instantly killed. Several horses were knocked down and one killed by the same bolt.
Sioux City Iowa Sept 18 Frank Peyton the self confessed murderer of John E Robson in Sioux City last December has arrived here in the custody of Sheriff Jackson and Chief of Police Nelson Peyton has been indicted by the grand jury here and may be arraigned during the present term of the district court.
Aberdeen reports the death of Ley Feinstein near Eureka after tying pony reins to his feet and falling asleep as the horse dragged him. No witness, details scarce. Also, prominent New York art critic John B. Randolph died from a stair fall at his residence yesterday, after years serving as purchasing art critic for major families.
News from Ida Grove reports the death of James Selis, a soldier, in San Francisco while returning on parole after more than nine years of service including fighting in the Philippines. Minnesota relief efforts for Galveston receive strong statewide support, and trains resume timely service after repairs at Rhewin and Deer River.
Market notes from Minneapolis Duluth Chicago Milwaukee Sioux City and St Paul show wheat, corn and oats prices steady to higher. Cattle, hogs and sheep quotes vary by grade and region with bulls, stockers, feeders and veals included.
Mrs M J Chilton and her youngest daughter were riding on East Seventh Street when the horse bolted down Hoffman Avenue, Mrs Chilton suffering a dislocated hip and scalp wound. She and her daughter fell on Seventh and Bradley, the girl unhurt aside from bruises. Mrs Chilton was taken to City Hospital by a Margaret Street police wagon and did not regain consciousness until late last night.
A man about thirty five, identified as Frank Dillon of Sioux City, was found dying near coal sheds south of the Milwaukee tracks in Albert Len Minn on September 18. He died before medical help arrived. A letter in his pocket suggests his name and home. The body lies at the morgue as telegrams are awaited.
In Sparta Wisconsin on September 18 burglars were found at Witton bank blowing the safe. They blew off the exterior door and escaped after terrorizing residents with a hail of bullets that struck no one.
Hastings Minnesota September 18 Henry 2 Kauffman a well to do farmer of Vermillion committed death by own action by hanging. He was forty six years old and leaves a widow and have children.
Detroit Minn Sept 18 A hunting accident occurred when a gun in the hands of a boy named Wagner discharged striking Jack Ellison in the upper thigh. Doctors hold hope to save the rib though the wound is severe and flesh is injured.
Herman Huff twenty two, employed by Northwestern Lumber, fell into the Wolf river at Branley Wisconsin while working on the river drive and was struck by a log and drowned before help could reach him.
A severe frost Sunday night across the region raised fears for flax yields. Reports vary from total loss to little or no damage with some husks possibly seedless. Estimated county stakes ranged from twenty thousand to ten thousand dollars as frost extended toward Lisbon and La Crosse areas.
A note sealed in a bottle, dated August 1 from Sandstone, signed by James Dignan born in Glasgow in 1867, claims he drank away his cures and jumped into Kettle River at sandstone quarries, ending his life. Viewers doubt the death, arguing the bottle couldn’t travel the rapids to the St Croix boom without breaking.
Col Cooper from Chicago visited Cass Lake and said his park plan aims for a smaller, permanent industry rather than banning lagging. He indicated the initial proposal was too large and now favors a reduced park size to secure support.
Crookston Minn Sept 19 A poker game in Eldred ended with Joe Weigle shot through the stomach. Andrew Wiken of Eldred was arrested and charged with assault and brought to Crookston. Weigle remains in hospital. doctors have failed to locate the ball and fear he cannot recover. Wiken is a liveryman in Eldred and Weigle's hometown is Masterton Ohio.
Edward Morse formerly of Redwood Minnesota, just back from Nome, was shot and killed by Police man Fred A. Ribbach in Seattle after Morse and two companions allegedly tried to burglarize a location. Ribbach reportedly confronted the trio and attempted to arrest them before the fatal shooting occurred.
In Keneshaw Wisconsin on September 19 a tallyho coach overturned between Keneshaw and Racine. Riders including Baker Frank Johnson Griffin McClellan of Racine and George W Peck Jr of Milwaukee were thrown to the ground crossing the Northwestern railway. Miss Hazelton and Miss Velemeter of Keneshaw were injured, with Miss Paremeter seriously hurt.
Milwaukee dispatch reports F B Grovr and Wisconsin partners have sold 17000 acres of timber land in Ontonagon and Gogebic counties to G A Bergland for 95000 dollars. A mill will be built along the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic to process the timber in the venture.
Diphtheria has broken out in Dowdle S D with one child dead yesterday morning. Several others in the same family are very ill and authorities urge precautions to confine the disease to the two affected households.
An explosion at the flour mill of Christenaen and Henderson in Migur Min Explastos Madeira Minnesota injures Ed Williams a flour packer who suffers severe burns but is expected to recover. The fire was quickly put out and damage is reported as small and covered by insurance.
Ed Knell, a farmer west of Ambet, lost 1500 bushels of oats eight horses many chickens wagons harness and more in a blaze sparked by a lantern. Estimated loss over 1500 dollars. Fire originated from four lanterns in Sept. 19.
Sept 13. While working in the Hidden Fortune mine north of Lead, Capt. Grant Todd was struck in the back of the neck by a mining hammer. The blow caused blindness. The mine is owned by Otto Grantz.
W J Bryan delivers formal acceptance of the Democratic presidential nomination. He pledges no second term, endorses the Kansas City platform, and calls for strong action against private monopolies and trusts, federal antitrust measures, and bimetallism while defending direct election of senators and labor rights. He emphasizes independence, anti-imperialism, and preserving the constitutional balance.
A reflective piece from Engfish Country Life laments the drift of modern life. It contrasts aging locals in the home counties with a younger, less civil generation, noting changes after board school influence and the fading sound of railway life.
The piece recalls Matthew Arnold visiting Mrs. Proctor, Adelaide Proctor’s mother, after a US lecturing tour. The World notes the remark about his conceit and clothes, with the old lady defending him, saying the critics were mistaken about his clothes. The anecdote reflects on Arnold and his reception in America.
An Indian Sun item notes a rop-eared fanatic musing on a supposed bungled paper hanging and possible executions. The piece contrasts misheard phrases about another hang with reactions from “freckled” onlookers and hoarder figures, reflecting confusion and satire.
Two London gentlemen, Queer River Cadbury and Mr Rounsbury, mockingly compare an American river. They joke that the Ohio River seems to behave oddly as it rises and falls with coal traffic, reflecting a Pittsburgh Chronicle tease.
In Norway, Sweden, and Finland women are frequently employed on ships and perform well. In Denmark several women work afloat in pilot service. They venture far out to meet arriving vessels, board with diplomas, and steer newcomers into harbor with calm, efficient skill.
A political leader questions a henchman about a scheme to win an alderman seat. The henchman cites Scummins reaction saying it took him off his legs while he wanted time to think. The exchange includes asides and mispronounced phrases.
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