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Newspaper
Osseo Eleva Journal
Location
Osseo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1896
Page
5
A fragmented report describes a mob action in Hilltop MA leading to a deadly confrontation over a wife. The text references a juryless trial, multiple individuals, and violent acts, with incomplete phrases and garbled names surrounding the alleged murder and subsequent proceedings.
The garbled text lists many unreadable terms and partial names, mentioning locations and people in a noisy street or public notice style. It references events, dates, and identifiers but lacks clear sentences or a cohesive report.
Fragmented report from a camp gathering recounts a drowning at the event with scattered names and places. The piece references attendees and officials, plus a court or community meeting discussing the incident and its legal implications.
Fragmented OCR style report mentions LI HUNG CHANG and a medical or examination context with unclear names and events. The incomplete text references an X ray, a river or location, and possible outcomes or actions but lacks coherent details or decisive facts.
The obituary notes Col Brackett's death with veteran status and references service at Fort Meade and a family background. Born in New York, he served in the Mosdquan area and US forces, with solemn regard by relatives and veterans groups.
A deadly mining collapse leaves only three survivors amid awful scenes in the village. Names of the buried workers and the rescue attempts are reported as authorities coordinate mourning, debris removal, and inquiries into the fatal incident. Continuous search efforts continue into the night with workers and rescuers at the site.
In 1668 settlers near Lynn faced pirate legends and a cave known as Dungeon Rock. Local lore describes a hidden cove carved into Lyon Wood with a tunnel system and a rock chamber where treasure, chains, and implements were allegedly left by seafarers. The tale mentions Thomas Veazey and a family line guarding the site, with visitors guided into depths by a keeper.
The article notes a shift toward arbitration by the United States in the long strain of Italy Brazil relations following a revolution. Brazil’s foreign affairs minister reports to the Brazilian president that the talks aim to curb crimes of Italy and enable American delegates to participate in mediation efforts.
Cleveland June 26 The Supreme Court of the state affirmed the validity of bond issues for public improvements authorized by special acts of the state legislature. If decided against the city, it would have invalidated bonds worth millions. The ruling also impacts similar authorizations for other cities. John B Copp of Hillsdale College has died.
Washington reports a Venezuelan government action to release Harrison and his party after a border dispute along the Cuyuni River. Minister Andrade presented a telegram from Foreign Minister Rojas confirming release, crediting U S intervention via Secretary Olney. The episode centers on left bank rights and a cross-river incursion provoked by the British side, with Venezuela maintaining historic claims.
Chicago June 25 ex United States Senator Lyman Trumbull died at his home at age 83 after a long illness with intermittent rallies. Born in Colchester Connecticut in 1818 he moved to Illinois in 1847 and built a renowned legal career in Chicago. Once aligned with the Republican era he later drew Populist labels for opposing federal court actions during the 1894 railroad strikes. He last appeared publicly at a mass meeting in Central Music Hall speaking on industrial oppression and constitutional rights. He was twice married, first to Maria Dayne of Springfield and then to Mary J Ingraham of Saybrook Connecticut.
The article traces James Trumbull’s path from a Greenville Georgia influenced youth to a Belleville law career. It covers his rise in Illinois politics, service as a state supreme court justice, stance on slavery and union, wartime measures aiding fugitive slaves, and twelve years as Senate military committee chair. It notes his shift from the Republican party during Johnson impeachment and his return to Chicago to practice law.
Georgia and North Carolina Democrats elected silver delegates at their conventions completing the national slate. A Chicago convention canvass lists 578 delegates in favor of free and independent coinage at 18 to 1, versus 328 for maintaining the current gold standard. Lead candidates include Bland, Whitney, McLean, Russell, Matthews, Blackburn, and Wilte.
A devastating flood swept Otto and Marietta Ohio Tuesday night as a cloudburst inundated the Little Muskingum and Ohio tributaries. Cars, cattle, and crop losses mount while railroads near Cleveland and Marietta suffer delays. authorities fear the final tally will reach hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The creditors of Abbey Schoeffel & Gunn convened at William Steinway’s office to approve a reorganization. Total debt reaches about $60,000 with creditors over $32,000 of that amount agreeing to the plan. Smaller creditors totaling $10,600 will be paid in cash, while larger creditors receive stock in the new firm Alber Schoeffel & Grau, which starts nearly debt free.
Iroquois Cheb welcomes incoming Democratic delegates with a reception plan by the Quis club and local groups in Chicago on June 26. Delegation chairs to notify arrival times to Harry Wilkinson for tailored reception, with escorts and bands to lead delegates to headquarters. In Paris the Duc de Nemours dies at Versailles aged 82, Louis Philippe’s son born 1814, once offered kingship of the Regiane and crown of Greece, he left France after 1848 and returned after 1870 with little royalist involvement.
Report from Glencows Moon dune 26 states two murderers of Shevil Rogers were captured near Duff lake area in Ma ban county after a pursuit. The men, about 27, claimed innocence and said motive arose from mistaken ties. They surrendered after crowd gathered. sheriff’s force monitored the scene and no reward was offered. Local residents recall the men’s sisters living near Hearse Cneak Minn.
A legal notice details a complex cross state dispute over unpaid shipments of cycles from Chicago to Indiana and beyond. Creditors claim combined sums exceed 30600 with multiple firms including Yost Manufacturing of Toledo and Bellis Cycle of Indiana named in the case as creditors or respondents. The filing references shipments to firms in Chicago and the Midwest and notes alleged shipments of wheels and other parts amid claims of liens and recoveries. The article lists named parties and involved manufacturers as the core of the dispute and mentions a total figure of about 8500 dollars in reported claims.
In Los Angeles on June 26 a group formed to rob the First National Bank vault by a tunnel extends from a neighboring street and beneath the bank undercellars of three other banks. Police halted the plan as workers removed brick masonry supporting the vault. Suspects include a gang of five or six, with James Kiutheis under arrest.
A Clark county Fourth of July parade plan was blocked after leaders warned the miners named for the event may claim allegiance to the Declaration of Independence. In Montreal the Superior Court ruled on confessional secrecy with Mr Gill refusing to reveal facts under seal. Palmer couple return from Moscow with praise for hospitality. In Cape Town the Natal contingent defeated 2000 Masbonas with heavy losses.
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