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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
1
A collection of witty opinions and stray observations from a newsroom column. Bits discuss dating, humor, music, and politics with references to Banga Gorman Aguinaldo and regional curiosities. The piece notes social shifts and a southern farmer asking if Boston or Yankee beans will grow locally.
Sheikh Mahomet Sutelman, a leading Egyptian magnate, states that 80 percent of his countrymen are not only content with British rule but want it maintained. He warns that withdrawal would quickly plunge Egypt into barbarism, a claim presented as justification for protectorates.
A society in Edinburgh praises idle cabs that stand on fine days and provide free rides for poor invalids and convalescents. The piece notes such acts are commendable yet unnecessary to organize a society, urging individuals to simply call a cabman if they know someone in need.
The article examines the vice president's tie breaking role as president of the Senate, noting how a single vote can decide grave issues even when the vice president is not a member. It discusses constitutional implications and historical tie breaking, alongside remarks on libraries and education in the United States.
A Dekalb Tennessee town Liberty is almost wiped off the map by a recent storm with enormous property damage but no deaths. In New York three men are wounded by an accidental rifle discharge. In Boston a five story warehouse on Wareham Street is gutted with $75,000 loss. A fifteen year old girl fatally wounded in San Francisco by her foster brother during a prayer. Dr Charles Corey shoots and kills his wife in Tacoma amid a nightmare claim. The steamer Tacoma cites a March 7 earthquake near Kobe Yokohama causing officers to fall and Osaka mills razed. damage details beyond initial reports remain unclear.
From Washingrton, recruiting for the regular army progresses with enlisted strength over 62,000. Stevens seeks an appropriation to improve Fort Snelling. Alaska policy debates involve Britain’s naval and foreign offices. Red Cross reorganization plans aim to expand its scope and erect a building in Washington. Forsyth takes command of the Baltimore on the Manila station, replacing Dyer. Corbin praises volunteers at Manila and warns against mustering out early. Hermann recommends moving the Weare land office to Rampart City, Yukon. New tea mage inspection rules will be issued. Ward named first assistant at the Paris exposition department of mining and metallurgy. Elliott, retired, to report to Glenn for Alaska duty on Cook Inlet survey.
Personal notices span Kipling’s father visit and high officials' fates. Gen. Flagler dies as chief of ordnance. Addison Harris arrives as ambassador to Austro Hungary. Sir William McDonald donates 300000 to McGill. Financial and diplomatic chatter includes Balfour on arbitration and Studebaker at San Francisco. Details mix political shifts, deaths, and academic gifts across North America and Europe.
Firelen announces Salisbury approves the dread of the convention on British and Russian spheres in China and awaits signature. Steamer arrivals report North fleet loaded with walrus, while tobacco duties loom in England. Reports cover crimes, politics, floods, wages, and industrial actions across multiple cities.
Manila April 7 United States cruiser Charleston cruising Luzon north of Dagupan sent boats ashore last Saturday to conduct soundings The rebels opened fire wounding a US officer The cruiser then bombarded Dagupan causing insurgents to evacuate the town
Manila April 7 persistent rumors say Aguinaldo has been replaced in control of Filipino affairs by Gen Antonio Dunn commander in chief of the Filipino forces. Commentators in Manila and abroad weigh the proclamation’s impact on public opinion and American sovereignty amid ongoing hostilities.
Dispatch from Manila reports MacArthur’s brigade moving north of Malolos in search of the Vulpina artillery but finding only large bands of rebels. Montana Infantry and Fourth Cavalry reconnoiter, exchange fire, and two Americans are wounded. Refugees acknowledge us while insurgents loot and commit outrages. natives seek protection and pledge allegiance as US troops guard property amid smoke and pillage.
April 7 190? The United States torpedo boat Somers bought in March last year at Bibingen Prussia nearly caused two American crews to desert in an abort to cross the Atlantic before the war with Spain. It was towed to Plymouth for shipment to the United States with a likely departure around April 10. The Somers broke down off Plymouth and was towed to the sound disabled. In Rome the Pope held a private audience with Bishop McGolelek of Duluth and Bishop Cav Lie of Winona. Unknown Wreck: Wreckage of an unknown vessel washed ashore at Kelly's Cove Halifax after ten days. a plank with the inscription Win was found broken and the letters painted out.
Young Woon Draweed reports Miseida Ada drowned near Rarey Creek four and a half miles south while returning home. A horse also drowned in the incident, details unclear.
Market wire reports from St Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Chicago Sioux City detailing wheat oats rye corn barley and rye prices, on farm and on track values, with hog cattle and sheep bids across major markets. Notable ranges include No 1 northern wheat near 70 cents, hogs around 3.60 to 8.70, cattle Beves 4 to 6.80, and lambs 4.50 to 5.90 per hundredweight.
Yale chemist Prof. Russell H. Chittenden testified canned roast beef was generally wholesome with no chemicals detected in preparation. He warned tropical heat could render fat in cans visually unappealing. Col. Currie noted refrigerated beef in Jacksonville sometimes sickened troops. analyses found salicylate and boracic acid in samples.
New York April 7 reports the Zionist bank sale progress with promoters aiming to fund Jewish welfare worldwide. The project seeks Palestine as a common country under Sultan suzerainty and European protection while aiding Jews in Russia and promoting eastward migration and agricultural development.
In Philadelphia on April 7 Capt Charles E B Clark former commander of the battleship Oregon and later in charge of League Island navy yard received a formal but informal banquet from the Union League club. The event welcomed him to the city and paid tribute to his naval service. Seatings were prepared for 175 guests and the captain was presented with a silver loving cup.
Miss Emily Vander Dit Sloane, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Douglass Sloane, married John H Hammond in St Bartholomew's Church New York on April 7 in a traditional church ceremony with elaborate wedding rites.
Report notes April events and Emperor William in bed for a week due to rheumatism. Recovery ongoing with care and rest advised. Strong entities include Berlin, April, and Emperor William, reflecting a period medical update from the time.
Berlin reports on April 7 that the Samoan situation is improved in official circles. It is confidently expected that Great Britain will accept Germanys proposals regarding chabaku in the Investigating committee law.
April 7 report from Niagara North Dakota states the large bridge over the Mis river west of NE Agar was completely destroyed by fire causing severe disruption to railroad service as trains were halted and passengers stranded.
A Detroit cruiser is ordered to Bluefields Nicaragua to protect American lives and property, with brief stops at Port Cartagena Costa Rica and Greytown. The dispatch responds to protests over Gi Torres policy, detailing diplomatic steps and potential further action by Washington while noting unrest in Costa Rica and Bluefields.
At Arlington Cemetery yesterday morning a grand military funeral honored 886 war dead from the Spanish American War. President Melkinley led the ceremony with cabinet members, army and navy officers, and a vast crowd of about 10,000 paying tribute to fallen soldiers.
Four men attempted to rob the Wellsville bank near Montgomery City Missouri on April 7. They bound and gagged the watchman, assaulted Sammel Kuipfel a local citizen, and broke into the vault but could not open the safe, then escaped.
Santiago Morophy alias Mexican Morophy, wanted in Mexico City for a $70009 embezzlement from the National Bank of Mexico, was arrested at the Stratford hotel in Kinsis City by two detectives. He attempted to flee but surrendered when a revolver was leveled at his head. He is jailed at the central station awaiting officers from New Orleans.
A large roller at the Alma Milling company was totally destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. Losses total about 50 000 dollars with insurance around 25 000. Other losses from moving goods between buildings also ran high. Firemen did good work with Mayor Tenny taking an active part and Fountain City fire department aiding.
Catal Bika in Vicksburg Mississippi opened bids for excavating 7,500,000 cubic yards of earth in the Yasco canal. Maj Willard oversaw the bid opening yesterday. Nine bids were received led by Sand and Gravel Company of New Orleans as the lowest bidder.
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