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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1900

Page

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Atmospheric height varies with latitude says Columbia scholar

Prof R S Woodward of Columbia University argues the earths atmosphere extends higher at the equator about 26 000 miles and lower at the poles about 17 000 miles, with diminishing effects beyond a few hundred miles. The piece also notes Chinese officials beheaded six bucket shop members for gambling on future commodity prices and asserts the underlying market principle.

R. S. Woodward Columbia University Board of Trade

War, maps and motives through a kitchen map

A London householder asks a cook if she takes an interest in war, receiving a blunt reply about keeping a South Africa map to match fabric patterns for a future shirt and blouses. The piece reflects how diverse aims from heroes to politics shape public perception during conflict.

Dyer London South Aftica

Frick Disputes Carnegie Beer Company Profits Claim

Mr Frick partner with Carnegie in the Carnegie Beer Company of Pittsburg seeks to prove his stake and exposes profits. He claims 1899 net profit was 21 9 million and 1900 profits will reach 42 5 million. Carnegie allegedly values 1900 profits at 41 million.

Frick Carnegie Carnegie Beer Company Pittsburg Mr. Carnegie Mr. Frick Carnegia

Wu Ting Fang speech at Silu Association dinner

At the annual Silu Association of America dinner the Chinese minister to the United States Wu Ting Fang delivered the keynote, praising U S commerce policy toward China while contrasting it with European aggression. He noted China buys five to six times more American goods than a decade ago, with gains in cotton goods kerosene and flour.

Silu Association of America United States Wu Ting Fang China Japan

Barbed wire and brave boys on distant fronts recounted

A reflective column recalls the origin of barbed wire fences and their brutal impact on prairies and wildlife, noting war material needs and the dangers faced by fence cutters. It links scenes from Cuba and South Africa to a Civil War era remark, then humorously observes that most critics of women are bachelors.

Cuba South Africa Ord San Juan Hill

Hetty Green Objects to Daughter’s Marriage

Hetty Green declares her daughter will not wed the Duke de la Torre. The duke may seek funds, but Hetty insists she will not be his mother-in-law.

Hetty Green Duke de la Torre Hetty

British Move on Bloemfontein Veiled by Skirmish Losses

London dispatches describe Lord Roberts advancing about twenty one miles north of Bloemfontein with 21,000 infantry and 8,000 cavalry. Boer losses included seven killed and a hundred men, while British casualties and transport losses mounted as supply lines strain. Messages note stiff resistance at kopjes near Karee and Brandfort, and discuss combined operations to force a railway-centered advance.

Lord Roberts Oera Roberta Raenberts London Bloemfontein Kops Ag Methuen Barkly West Kimberley Lord Methuen Olivier French Cromie Watervale Canadian Mounted Rifles Kenhard Cape Colony Goth St. Helen Cronje Kitchener Lord Kitchener Norval's Pont Prieska Clements Daily Mall Koftyfontein Enya Clementie England Portugal Madrid Daly Mall Lisbon Rhhodesia Great Britain Delagea Bay Kruger Chronele Sys War Office Karee Brandfort Tucker le Gallais Bradfort

Walcott Defeats Walsh In Twenty Round Bout

New York March 30 Joe Walcott the Buffalo negro welterweight defeated Andy Walsh of Brooklyn who was still in the middle weight class in a twenty round bout at the Broadway Athletic club last night Walsh who had only been in training six days was substituted for Mysterious Billy Smith who was too ill to go on Walcott weighed 142 pounds and Walsh 154 Walcott was a favorite at 2 to 1.

Joe Walcott New York Buarkaloos

Robbery at Kildenan elimination works in Deadwood

Al Warner and Workman at the Kildenan elimination works were held up by two men. They robbed Warner of 35 cents and struck him a stunning blow to the face, leaving him dazed. The robbers seemed to believe he had his monthly wages.

Deadwood al Warner Kildenan Elfmination Works

Mill Explosion Kills Worker at Rutledge Lumber Mill

An explosion at the Rutledge Lumber Company mill in Pullauin Ark on April 1 killed employee John Smith and wounded four others, wrecking the mill and shocking the town. The blast damaged surrounding buildings and prompted investigations into the cause and safety measures.

Pullauin Ark Rutledge Lumber Company John Smith

Franklin circuit court opens in Goebel assassination case

April term begins in Frankfurt with Judge Cantrell presiding. Grand jury aims to start hearings Tuesday on the Goebel assassination, with Commonwealth's Attorney Franklin leading the prosecution. Arrested suspects include Caleb Powers and others. several warrants out for additional figures. Venue motions likely as public sentiment runs high and trials may be delayed beyond this term.

Agnanesim Gebel Frankfort Franklin Circuit Court Cantril Altting Nasigsiis Goebel Cantrell Commonwealth Franklin Grand Jury Caleb Powers William Tazello Lakeland Henry Youtzey Srankfort J. L. Sutton Williamsburg Harland Whittaker Butler County Silas Jones Whitely County John Davis Charles Finley John L. Powers Knox County Adjt Collier

Looters seize Star brewery office in Belleville heist

Three masked robbers captured the watchman and fireman then confined them in an empty refrigerator car. They entered the manager's room with Hubert Hartunian and his brother Hans, plundered the safe after blasting doors, and fled with about $1000 plus jewelry and papers.

St. Louis Star Brewery Belleville Hubert Hartuian Hans

Boy Killed by Automobile in New York

Seven year old Matte Joe Muldoon died after being struck on West Buffalo first street between Eighth and Ninth avenues while playing with friends. The driver Arthur J. Healey was arrested. The incident marked the first child in New York reported killed by an automobile.

New York Chad Losce Hin Mttte Joe Muldoon West Bufty-first Street Eighth Ninth Avenues Arthur J. Healey

Corn for the starving steamer chartered for India relief

Dr Laws Klopsch of the Christian Herald New York reached an agreement with the British government to charter a relief steamer carrying 3000 tons or more of well seasoned corn. The cargo will endure the voyage to Bombay and be sent promptly to relief stations upon arrival.

Dr. Klopsch Inilin New York Laws Klopsch Christian Herald India Bombay

Body Found In Brooklyn River Feet Bound In Rope

The body of a man about 35 to 40 years old, five feet five inches tall, was found floating at the foot of South More street in Brooklyn with legs tied by a rope. Police suspect murder for robbery as nothing but a key ring was found on the body. Clothing described as of good texture. No identity yet.

Brooklyn New York South Mourth Street

Chinese Gen Pana Surrenders in Panay After Terror Campaign

Manila April 3. Notorious Chinese General Pana who has terrorized Panay provinces surrendered at Legaspi to General Kobhe, who is transporting him to Manila. The surrender ends a deadly campaign that left Panay in turmoil and heightening security across the archipelago.

Manila Pana Panay Legaspi Kobhe

Fire Causes 850000 Lawn In Newburyport Buildings

Fire swept through three Cashman Broy owned buildings in Newburyport Massachusetts on April 3 almost simultaneously. Contractors and stevedores faced losses totaling about 50000 dollars with damages spread across several concerns including Cashman Mos and Joss. Firefighters battled the blaze across multiple structures, the extent of the recovery and causes remain under investigation.

Newburyport Mass Cashman Broy Stevedeera Cashman Mos Joss

Duchess of York gives birth to a son at York Cottage

The Duchess of York welcomed a son this morning at York Cottage Randringham. Both mother and infant are reported to be in good health and doing well.

Bern Duchess of York London York Cottage Randringham

Captured By Boers A Boiling Fight Near Bloemfontein

Dispatches from April 3 recount Col Broadwood's British force at Thaba Nehu near Bloemfontein forced to retreat as a Boer onslaught mounted. A convoy and six guns were captured after the Boers ambushed them in a deep spruit while Gen Colville's division shelled the Boers from Eisernfontein works. Casualties were light as many British troops walked into the trap.

Broadwood Lfe Colvie Bloem-fontein Huxte London Buller Bloemfontein Lord Roberts War Office Bushman Kop Thaba Nehu Colville

Grand Jury Opens Goebel Murder Probe in Frankfort

The April term in Frankfort court, aided by the grand jury, began examining Gov. Goebel's assassination. The panel, led by foreman Robert Suter, includes farmers, merchants, a jeweler, a printer, and others. The court may extend sittings. indictments against Gov. Taylor and several Republican officers are anticipated.

Goebel Medhdte Prankfort Frankfort Erreit Gram Witel Gov. Goebel Drann Robert Suter Willan Graham Tlewellyn Gaines Carter

Porto Ricans Starving Unemployed Relief Appeals

At a Central Federated union meeting James P. Archibald read a letter from Santiago Iglesias describing a visit to Porto Rican labor groups. He reported 150 women and children near starvation in a town in the Interior, aided by Gen. Davis who supplied food. He noted workers were paid too little to help the unemployed.

New York Central Federated Union James P. Archibald Santiago Iglesias Iglesias Gen. Davis

Denied by Ireland on Oil Controversy Rumor

Archbishop Ireland of St Paul denounces a circulating report that he was summoned to Rome over the oil controversy among Catholics in the United States. He states there is no foundation for the claim and the story is false.

New York Ireland Rome St. Paul

Rumors of Strain Between Japan and US Over Hawaii

From Yokohama word reaches San Francisco that the native press shows fear of friction between Japan and the United States over the Hawaiian question. About 60,000 Japanese subjects reside in the islands, and critics claim the United States is ignoring pledges given to Japan at annexation.

United States San Francisco Yokohama Japan

Men Defeat the Women in Beatije City Election

In Beatije Marshall county the city officers election pitted men against women. The men won, electing an all male ticket except for clerk, one councilman, and marshal. Mrs. Elizabeth Cotten headed the female slate as mayor but the men retained control amid ongoing prohibition disputes.

Wyopeka Knn Beatije Marshall County Younge Elizabeth ‘Cotten

Remarry at Sixty Five Seeks New Match

In New York on April 4 Mrs Edwin Bronson of Brooklyn advertises for her missing husband. Though sixty five, she seeks remarriage and wants protection against a possible Enoch Arden scenario, asking that no kin be contacted to return.

New York Edwin

Third Advance In Wages For Miners In Fairmont Area

Fairmont West Virginia reports the third wage increase in the region since January. Miners will receive 45 cents per ton of run-of-mine coal, the highest wages ever paid in the area.

Fairmont W. Va

Steamer Jennie George Sinks Near Painsville Ky

The steamer Jennie George, owned by the Cattersburg and Piketown Packet company, sank yesterday near Painsville Kentucky with all cargo aboard. The vessel is valued at about $8,060, and thirty passengers barely escaped.

Bev Cargn Painsville Jennie George Cat-tersburg and Piketown Packet Company

Hat Factory Blast Kills Two Men in Avontah GA

A hatter weighing several tons exploded yesterday at the G O Willian Lambert company's Urlek yard in Avontah Georgia. The blast killed two white men and injured six others. Fire and rescue crews responded as authorities investigated the cause of the disaster and the extent of the casualties.

Avontah G. O. Willian Lamber Comnang Urlek Kling

British Losses Told In Boer Fire Cleanup

The London war desk reports Col Broadwood’s convoy attack on Saturday ended with seven guns lost and 850 casualties. Boers opened with deadly fire, Kaffir drivers fled, leaving teams behind as gunners struggled to save the guns amid Kurs interference and chaotic retreat.

London War Ofllea Col Broadwood Guna Iin Daily Chronicle Sunny

Frontier News From April Front Dispatches

Apr 4 reports from Pretoria describe continued cannonading near Brandfort and heavy fighting on Saturday. British forces under Col. Plumer's relief column reportedly forced to retire with losses as Boer forces press from three sides toward the Orange River. No full casualty or capture details yet.

Colt Broadwood Col Brandiwood Munthilaton Kalliv Rlvenfontein Tandon Nore Lan French Olivier Orange River Lord Hoberts Daily Chronicle Kenhardt Taungs Lord Methuen Hward Henry Pretoria Hrandfort Col. Plumer Velief Colum

Millionaires Rainey Will Shaped Probate Court

Cleveland April 4 William J Staney, a mill owner, named executors by will filed in probate court. The estate valued at about 5 000 000 plus real and personal property, with his wife and four children named as executors and to share profits while controlling business. Judge White noted total Rainey's estate may reach around 12 000 000.

Milionates Rainey Cleveland, Co William J. Staney Milllionaire Coal and Coke Mtainey Ralmiy

New York Fire Destroys Building Causing 30000 Loss

A blaze swept a property at 1107 Broadway near the Hoffman base, destroying a hotel interior and causing about 30000 dollars in losses. Firefighters contained the flames after midnight, with witnesses noting heavy smoke and damage to the Hoffman corridors.

New York Youman Broadiway Hoffman al Hermarie Motfican Alhoanario Amoke

Aved Couple Divoresa Granted in Rome

Separation papers granted to Churchy Hengerford aged seventy and Orrin Hingerford aged ninety two by Justice Scripture in Rome. Wife sues for cruelty and inhuman treatment amid the dissolution of their marriage disclosed in court records.

Princess of Teiguen loses jewelry at Adelphi House

London April 4 The princess of Teiguen visiting Liverpool for the races reports a theft of jewelry valued around 25,000 from her bedroom in the Adelphi hotel.

London Princess of Teiguen Tiverpool

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