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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1899
Page
1
A fragmentary column from Elgin Iowa editor Alnaworth critiques politics and life with quips on Cuba Spain and the Philippines. It notes figures like M. Jules Cambon and Dewey, mentions German interests, and muses on happiness money and friendship across nations.
A writer laments women advocating for legal measures and lynching, arguing that emotional, community-minded action erodes restraint. The piece contends that fervent campaigns for moral protection could undermine due process and fairness in courts. It critiques the era’s public sentiment toward crime, punishment, and family winds.
A decisive young woman rejects a wealthier suitor over habits she cannot accept. The piece laments Senate corruption amid expensive contests across five states and calls for direct election by voters. It closes with a quip about the Bible and the common male self-image.
Washington dispatches report heavy fighting near Manila with Gen Otis noting insurgent retreat toward Malolos. MacArthur commands advances as Aguinaldo's forces suffer crippling losses, bridges burned, and communications disrupted while American casualties rise in a three day engagement.
Manila declares Laguna de Bay gunboat attacked insurgents at Bulacan. Three Americans wounded as MacArthur crosses the Manila River by pontoon and advances north. Insurgents repulsed with heavy losses. five Americans killed, fourteen wounded. Garcia arrives from Dagupan with 1000 firemen and 4000 bolomen to Marino. South Dakota volunteers and supporting artillery push forward as river lies between forces.
An OCR fragment describes clashes near a railway edge and river where insurgents faced heavy fire. It notes multiple killed and wounded on both sides, thirty insurgents forced to surrender, and counts of dead, with gun emplacements and artillery cited amid riverbank trench fighting.
New York dispatch reports Gen. MacArthur’s forces moved at daybreak and dashed beyond Pelu to the northeast, capturing Maykawayan two miles beyond Polo after resisting a stubborn insurgent defense. Insurgents abandoned intrenchments to delay the advance in rough hilly jungle terrain.
Washington cable from Manila dated March 19 states that Otis reports thirteen Spanish gunboats in Amboanga are sold for cash from public funds. Half are serviceable and will be sent this week to Manila after delivery.
Chicago dispatch reports navigation opening still three weeks off yet vessels on Lake Michigan are chartered and loaded with grain. Vessels at Chicago and South Chicago hold about 9,000,000 bushels of corn. Rates ranged from 2 1/4 to 3 cents per bushel.
A wagon carrying Herman Loomis his wife two children and Miss Walters attempted to cross before a passenger train in Sauk Center Minnesota. Miss Walters was instantly killed. Loomis and his wife were seriously injured. The two children escaped unharmed. One horse died.
Berlin March 20 The National Zeitung notes the German plan for partitioning the Samoan islands appears abandoned due to no response, especially from Great Britain.
Chicago March 20 W H Coin Harvey resigns as general manager of the ways and means committee of the Democratic national committee. S B Cook of Missouri named to replace him and has been in practical charge while Harvey worked in the field.
Osage Iowa March 20 eight year old Gertrude Griswold brings home report card with seven grades at 100 percent and last seven reports yielding a general average of 60 percent the best for her age in the state.
William M. Reitz of Chicago abducted his child from its mother in Zaresville Ohio. He hired a carriage, traveled to Pleasant Valley, took a team bound for Chicago, and left a note to Mrs. Reitz promising the boy would be well cared for.
A chaotic incident at the Northern hotel involved a crowd jumping or rushing, with Maverink.-Wire starting to secure the scene. Buffalo officers reported no serious injuries, several people sustained minor hurts from the rush. The total losses were capped at about $5,000.
St Louis March 20 Bishop Janes Duggan, long patient at St Vincent's asylum for twenty nine years, was wed there. One of his delusions was believing himself to be the pope.
Under New Namen San Francisco on March 20 the United States transports Scandia and Arizona have been renamed to Warsen and Hancock respectively, reflecting a change in designation for their homeport and service listings.
Santaago report says gendarmie captured three more brigands yesterday, leaving the entire band in custody. The operation centers on the San Luis District as authorities tighten security.
Nome correspondent of the Times reports Archbishop Carrigan wrote to the pope thanking him for his encyclical on Americanism. The letter is dated March 20 and reflects cordial relations with the Vatican over the issue.
Leaving Kentucky for San Francisco on March 2, Governor Brauley announces that his Call Boys will settle permanently in the city and join the practice of law.
H. I. Mack, recently arrested at Albuquerque, N.M., on charges of embezzling $100, broke jail yesterday and is still at large. He escaped from Jil lfotton, Kia, on March 2. Authorities issue warnings and seek his capture.
A Washington dispatch reports fierce fighting beyond Manila with South Dakota troops leading brave charges against Aguinaldo’s forces. Lt. Adams and Morrigan and six enlisted men killed. 22 enlisted men wounded. MacArthur’s advance toward Malolos continues amid rail repairs and river crossings. rebels burn towns north of Bulacan.
Aguinaldo claims Americans may retreat and Filipino surrender. Gen Otis lists first South Dakota killed including Lieut Jonas H Lien and Lt Frank Adams among others. Wounded figures span multiple companies with numerous severities from ankle to chest to head.
The U S gunboat Yorktown arrived in Manila with the Spanish steamer Mandara of the Mendezona company after a stiff chase in the Gulf of Lingayen, 245 miles north. Mandara, spotted entering the gulf, turned seaward and was overhauled after Yorktown fired two shots.
Market reports from St Paul Minneapolis and Chicago on March 30 provide grain quotes for wheat corn oats and barley at multiple grades and market on track values. Livestock prices cover hogs cattle and sheep with ranges for bees cows steers stockers and feeders across several city markets.
Dr Godfrey Hunter in Louisville plans to intervene for Guthrey an American lawyer from Marshall Missouri sentenced to death in Honduras for filibustering. Secretary Hay orders gunboat Machins to investigate and the American consul to seek a stay of execution.
The United States collier Brutus 1910 will depart Mare Island this week to load coal for Guam and sail around April 3. The Nera is also moving from the navy yard for fitting out and will head to Honolulu to undertake a survey for a cable between Hawaii and San Francisco.
The worst flood in years sweeps Middlesboro and areas south of Cumberland Avenue east of the Louisville and Nashville line with seven to eighteen inches of water. Powell's Alley in Tenn. reports everything washed away as water recedes. In San Francisco seven transports head from Manila and up to 10000 more could be rushed to the front if needed.
Five bodies were recovered from the ruins of the Armour Curtain Hall and Felt Works in Chicago. Four of the recovered victims were identified as workers. Authorities continued searches for additional remains as the cause of the collapse is investigated.
A blaze at the Benrivage Hotel in Interlaken Switzerland on March 30 caused massive damage. Local authorities report the fire rapidly engulfed the establishment with extensive destruction and emergency crews battling the flames.
Reports from the general offices of Lee Line describe a steamboat disaster near Tyler at 4 o clock in the afternoon. Two deaths are confirmed, including Mrs. Chambers of Caruthersville, Mo, and an unknown negra woman, with one man missing. The boat struck a hidden obstruction while backing toward the channel, then settled in 35 feet of water as passengers and crew were saved.
A Memphis special reports C. H. Lewis a Lee Line traveling passenger agent telephoned Capt. James Lee from Tiptonville naming clerk George Keuchter of St. Louis. Postal authorities doubt his loss. Keuchter’s orders were to leave the Rowena Lee at Calvo, with no reason to doubt he complied.
The Ken tucky Association track in Lexington Ky appears doomed to be cut into building lots. Owner Charles Green of St Louis sold all movable property at auction. The furniture club house and grand stand fetched good prices as land sale will follow. The track was renowned to horsemen as a site for many interesting races.
Lieutenant Frank Zr Curry of the Third Georgia volunteers faces immediate court martial after shooting Private Leo Rei of Battery I Second Artillery in Savannah last January. Charges have been preferred and a military order will issue soon. Officials weigh holding the trial in Augusta or Savannah where the death occurred.
The secretary of the Interior postponed indefinitely the May timber sale on the Chippewa Reservation and suspended timber estimating work. The action follows Indian representations that proceeds would be better served by delaying the sale and cutting costs.
An Echo de Paris dispatch from Copenhagen reports a sensational plot to remove the czar and place his uncle, described as a reactionary autocrat, in power. The conspirators aim to exploit the czar’s ill health to seize control.
Minister Hunter traveled to Honduras and Guatemala to demand five thousand dollars indemnity for the Pears killing. The navy may assist in collection. He requested a stay of proceedings until New York court action and the request was granted.
Mrs. H. H. Westenhaver of Bowling Green sues John and Tul Zeltner for ten thousand dollars for her husband's death on Saturday. She has attached the Zeltner farm and secured ammunition to stock a small arsenal at their homestead.
In Winnipeg March 81 one seged house printer Kerr brandished a revolver in court clerk M Howell's office. Clarky intervened and prevented a shooting as Kerr remains pending.
A house in Sleepy Eye Minnesota was destroyed by fire with the blaze consuming the structure and contents. Firefighters battled the flames as neighboring properties were evacuated and a loss estimated near eighty thousand dollars, with reports noting extensive damage and potential investigations into the cause.
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