08 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1897
Page
1
A jumble of remarks touches on local politics in Baltimore, road conditions in Connecticut, Cuban seed tobacco in Wisconsin, and a chorus of social musings. Mentions include Mrs Besant, Li Jing Chang, and Labouchere, with notes on governance, irrigation jokes, and a dubious Delaware reform record.
The Duchess admires a 100 year old black walnut wheel mounted with brass. She uses it to spin yarn for a garment her husband wears with kilts. Industrial and domestic notes praise the wheel as excellent and sturdy.
In Morals and law, New York Supreme Court Justice Pryor declared it infamous to marry a woman solely for her money. A lawyer argued that pursuit of wealth could elevate a man’s position, but the judge rejected the notion and noted no appeal was taken from the decision.
A national movement in Japan advocates meat consumption to replace rice and other staples. The piece notes Japanese regard outsiders as intelligent and predicts physical and moral improvements if meat becomes common, with meat eaters likely to boast over vegetarians if results prove favorable.
The Post Office Savings Bank marked its 35th year with a retrospective note from the Palmt Matt Gazette. It shows growth from 425 deposits and £951 on September 16 1861 to 6,474,484 deposits totaling £15,034,004 in 1865 and year end credits of £47,697,838 for 3,635,650 depositors plus 20,597 stockholders with £2,462,252 nominal value. The record highlights thrift among UK residents and the facility provided by the post office.
Governor James Sheakley reports to the Interior Secretary that Alaska’s gold mines produced 2.3 million dollars in bullion in the year, largely from low grade ore. He notes rising confidence in Alaska as a gold producing region as mining advances with expanded resources and profitable ore grades.
The Nation’s Capital reports a roundup of week’s notable items. Senator Spooner backs a Wisconsin cranberry growers call for a cranberry duty. The president signs a joint resolution to buy tears for Mississippi flood relief and approves commissions for Gen Horace Porter and Col John Hay, plus Henry White as London embassy secretary. House resolutions 32 and 33 authorize salary and stationery appropriations. Secretary Sherman thanks Spain for releasing imprisoned Americans in Cuba. Treasury warrant 3375 pays Grover Cleveland, and a warrant is mailed to the Princeton ex-president. Arkansas inquiry targets eastern river improvements origin of flood damage and commerce committee study.
Obituaries note the death of Richmond Maine resident Hager at 75, and Elizabeth W Varetas wealthy retiree Scrymsor in New York. Quarles, known baseball pitcher, dies after surgery in Petersburg Virginia. Rook of Inrefore Connecticut passes from gastric hemorrhage at 71. Brightman of Delta Ohio sworn as assistant secretary at agriculture. Dabney retires as secretary and plans to stay in Washington. university presidency to resume later.
A string of incidents reported across Ontario Street Cleveland and Ottumwa Iowa include a near-destruction fire in Bradley block, rescues by police, and a damaged shafted steamer Orthia to Halifax. Rail bridge collapse on the Big Muddy river costs two lives. robbery and assault on a traveling salesman. a Boston wagon mishap injures lawyer James M. Hagar. Wakfield home burned with dog alert. Richmond resident McCord barely escapes smoke.
Reports detail Howard P Bennett in Es Caneba bound over on counterfeiting tools, Joseph Blanther’s jail suicide in Meridian, and Sheriff Malmgren’s son found dead in a Saline county box car. A strike clash in Pendleton pits stonemasons against Italians, and a St Louis arson attempt is noted alongside a near-miss fire caused by a child’s discovery of flames.
A string of obituaries and notes from Europe and beyond. M. Sir founder of Le Cant Noi dies in Paris, John Biddulph Martin dies in Las Palmas, Petra the pope’s chaplain dies, and a Portsmouth priest passes. Italy’s King Humbert hosts Admiral Selfridge at a banquet after a papal audience. Military and political items include an Indian troop health proposal, a Transvaal inquiry, and a Madagascar loan plan. A duchess of Saxe-Weimar dies suddenly in Weimar, noted for influence and beauty. A Hungarian pianist, Rigo, faces scandal with Miss Chimay in Paris as police intervene.
The article reports strong agitation in Fall River Mass over the proposed reduction of hours for mill workers, plus various national notices including the New York Court of Appeals denying Union College a reargument in the Fayerweather will case. It notes a dinner in Washington for ex Senator Dubois in silver circles, a Buffalo death of Harry Murphy, incorporation grants for Composite Ope Bay for printing machinery, deaths of Charles F. Blake and Lincoln, a Nashville incident, an Incoti Ade burial, and a series of fires and indictments across multiple cities.
Memphis April 1 heavy rain and west gale amplify flood danger as Mississippi River breaks widen from Helena to Arkansas City. Crevasses threaten 40 000 acres of fertile land and 6 000 people. Rivers rise above Vicksburg while regions from Perthshire to Gunnison flood. cattle losses mount and towns like Rosedale and Greenville endure inundation.
Reports from Minnesota and neighboring states on April 1 describe rapid river rises flooding towns. Residents evacuate on boats as the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers swell, bridges submerge, dams buckle, and trains halt. Towns include Delano Chaska Fargo Hudson and Omaha with rising water levels threatening homes and infrastructure.
Rivers rise sharply as the Missouri and Vermillion gain height. Wemagnor creeks widen and towns brace for inundation. Bridges fail, with dynamite used to clear a gorge near the Wikhorn. Ver million reports three foot rise. James river washes away a Great Northern bridge. Cease of normal life noted at Belle Fourche and Lieve.
April 1 report from Canen says British Austrian and Russian warships bombarded Turkish defenses on the south side of Suda bay at dusk. Three Turks killed five wounded. After a brief lull the fleet resumed heavy fire. Consul reports Creteans reject any terms beyond political union with Greece. Berlin notes proposal for an European Grete governor and Turkish troop withdrawal. Five powers call for Turkish troops to withdraw from the Shessallan frontier.
In Washington on April 1 the Senate in executive session began voting on miscellaneous amendments to the Anglo American arbitration treaty. Proceedings were largely votes with little debate. Hoar amendment considered first, some senators suggesting it could end further amendments. Six roll calls occurred with few demands on ages or wages.
Washington April 1. State Department reports no successor has been chosen to replace Gen. Lee at Havena. No leave of absence to depart April 15 has been issued, and no change is planned in the consul general position. Gen. Leony is to oversee the Ruiz investigation with John R. Day of Canton, Ohio serving in an advisory capacity.
In Frankfort on April 1 the U S Senate race remained largely unchanged as Dr. Hunter’s forces weaken. Senator Hissem of Newport will not vote again for Hunter, and a new caucus proposal is under consideration. A senate chamber altercation between A D James and Doorkeeper Bob Taylor ended with Taylor striking James twice and James attempting to draw a gun before friends intervened.
Continued by the Senate Washington April 1 The senate and executive session confirmed the following nominations Joseph L Bristow of Kansas fourth assistant post master general Henry Clay Evins of Tennessee commissioner of pensions Thomas Ryan of Topeka Kan first assistant secretary of the interior I W Balmer of Ullinots public printer Trumea D Gui of Massachusetts collector of internal revenue for the third district of Massachusetts
In Chicago on April 1 a bill for a receiver was filed by the Hibernian Banking Association as judgment creditor for 3200 dollars. The firm allegedly owes workmen 20000 dollars. Tribulites are expected to exceed 190000 dollars, assets about 166000 dollars.
Willeboro Pa. April 1 Ex Judge Stephen F Wilson aged seventy six died here He served as associate justice of the New Mexico supreme court in 1844 and 1885.
Winnebago City Minnesota votes to build a new school house costing 7000 dollars. The measure wins by a 430 vote majority.
A Georgia court case involves accused prostitute Sulclie at Wardver with alleged actions on April 1 and a person named Sujaldes from Scarlet Woman, with aliases Wailaee Maho and Dunplogham. The report cites Takjor Amor Phine as a key figure in the proceedings.
An April rollout of the Cuba Reform scheme was officially announced in Madrid on April 1. The plan outlines changes intended to modify the Cuban reforms, signaling a government move to implement policy adjustments.
A massive Texas cyclone struck Austin and nearby towns on March 20, tearing down trees and power towers, blowing roofs from homes and dormitories, and flooding streets. It caused multiple injuries and possible fatalities, with Clarksville and Buda reporting extensive damage and downed telegraph lines leaving sparse news.
A blaze reporting from Norfolk Vue Norfolk Virginia on March 29 destroyed Whitehurst's inn at Green and Glasgow, sweeping blocks to London Street. The flames crossed streets, destroying about a dozen small homes on the south side. Fire fanned to a Catholic church spire three blocks away and sparked another fire at Newton. It took six hours to contain. Several firemen and numerous spectators were injured.
The Daily Mail reports from Bombay that militant Muslims oppose government plague controls. A man refused inspection and fatally wounded a police official with a dagger before injuring a doctor and attempting self-harm, amid volatile protests.
Gov. Troyd W. Lowndes of Annapolis announces his bid to succeed A. P. Gorman as U S senator, term expiring March 4, 1900. Legislature to convene January 1903 as Democrats seek a working majority despite McKinley win.
Snuteide of a Merchant in Michigan City North Dakota reports a man named C auged who killed himself in a barn by cutting the arteries of his wrist with a razor. Domestic trouble was cited as the cause. He leaves a wife and five children.
Madrid March 29. After a cabinet council Senor Canovas del Castillo, the Spanish premier, said the Cuban campaign was drawing to a close.
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