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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1896
Page
8
A garbled Uretkk AtNswonrrH editorial page mixes brief observations on Cuba and Turkey with mentions of Italy’s emigrants, Armenian massacres, Vermont maple syrup, and a trivia about Brooklyn’s growth. References to ages, science debates, and European finance pepper the piece, with stray quotes from Pythagoras and a note on Houssaye’s self-critique.
France is marshaling its Mediterranean squadron and taking other steps as if preparing to clash with England over Africa. The action appears aimed at a moral effect rather than a decisive force, similar to the previous flying squadron episode.
The text portrays ongoing Matabele participation in the South African conflict, predicting global reactions to mass casualty events tied to Buchcrve and the uprising. It claims mistreatment and death for captives, asserting those who die in combat fare better than those who are captured.
The state of Georgia now hosts more manufactories than the entire South did in 1860, illustrating a shift in Southern industry over the last thirty years. The region moves beyond pure agriculture, imitating the North to gain prosperity.
In the Santa Clara night raid the insurgent leader Gomez aimed to hold the city for five hours and carried off 410000 cartridges along with ample clothing and supplies for his men. Santa Clara, with 30000 inhabitants, was garrisoned by Spanish troops. Gomez knew their position and used a countermanoeuvre credited to a gaige trick in the art and war.
A garbled press summary notes possible Minnesota school funds claim on Red Lake reservation, a Hong Kong plaque report, and various cultural items. Mentions William C. Burn, sculptors for a Sarah Siddons statue, Crown Princess Stephanie’s church singing, Bishop Ryan’s illness, and a Secretary Worbert bypassing NY to Newport News. Also references Whittier’s homestead plan, Bismarck’s reign, Secretary Whitney’s jokes, and genealogical notices from Mother Efirett to Livingstone.
A fragmentary dispatch lists numerous accidents and calamities across states. Fatal burns near Shelbyville, injuries at a Minnesota grindstone factory, a boiler explosion in Ohio with heavy losses, a fatal switch engine incident in Topeka, and a tug boiler explosion near the Scheldt. Also reported are a West Virginia shooting, a teen struck by a Rock Island train, a Pennsylvania sawmill blast killing two, a Wheeling family destruction by fire, a fatal house accident in Ohio, a Bowling Green area street accident, and a fire destroying Buffalo Driving Park stables with horses in training.
A chaotic report from various regions cites a failed bank site explosion near Saliman Valley, a bullion shipment scare in Varah, Ontario, and a Canadian Pacific express wreck. Notable figures include Wilim Biggerstafl, hanged for murder in Montana, and Ruth Thomasman, a 15 year old dampsite victim in Bancroft.
News notes from Cairo report a strong apprehension unit disaster affecting the Dongola expedition. Canada lends 7 regiments for Sudan service while Madrid party leaders plan protests against the United States over Cuban matters. The Serbian king arrives in Athens greeted by Greece’s monarch and guards, as Mexico prepares to close interior curfews for a new fiscal year. A former Mexico City ex-postmaster faces embezzlement charges and awaits trial and confession.
John Pope of American Tobacco dies in Richmond Wisconsin after a brief illness. Rev C O Brown of San Francisco has accepted a call from his Tacoma church. Julius Kehn suspension advised at NYSE. Kehn in Europe. Sheriff seizes sale contents. Ralph Dewey dies aged 72 in Washington Iowa after walking in yard. Harry P Cross engaged to Miss Laura King of Providence RI. G R Patterson of Newcastle Wire Nail Co quotes steel billet pool prices rising 26 cents per unit. George Mice sues Mutual Life Ins Co of NY for 100000 damages after leaving Maul agency. Sir John McIlroy quarries stone in Kay County OK, finds ancient skeleton. Bellarden and Miiestand collide near Staten Island. no injuries.
Amid a heated assembly in the Republican convention, clashes erupted over district substitutions and leadership for temporary and permanent posts. Delegates from multiple counties clashed as supporters of Lamoure Robinson and supporters of Hughes battled, with McKinley and the Monroe Doctrine cited in resolutions while calls for honest money and silver coinage dominated debate.
Secretary Carlisle addressed the currency question at the Auditorium in Chicago before a large audience. He condemned free silver, delivering a well received speech while attendees, many union men, pressed for interviews on Kentucky politics which he refused. An interruption by J Roberts sparked shouting and police movement before settling.
Winconaln Dentaventh Milwaukee April 17 reports a censt woe meeting by the Democratic state central committee for May 13 in this city to elect a chairman to succeed H C Wall and to fix the state convention date Nominations condemned in the mess. Washington April 17 the senate confirms C 2 McChesney of Hartington Neb as agent for the Rosebud agency at Sourdy Oitta.
April 17 Associated Dice columnist James Marrow reports a heated claim mix about William McKinley’s affiliations. The piece alleges Catholic connections and wartime service details, calling into question his American loyalties and church associations.
A blast at a Chicago fireworks plant around 5:20 PM destroyed a building and caused a second explosion. One worker died and six others were seriously injured, including Annie Barre and Nicholas Barre. Several workers were badly burned and may die. The cause is unknown but suspected to involve stored powder and vibrating machinery.
Frederick Merrick shot and killed his wife in their Brooklyn home, then fired into his temple and died. The couple, well to do, had been married six years and had a 6 year old child. Mariette Merrick had suspected infidelity and a detective had watched her. A maid heard the wife scream then Merrick fire three rapid shots and fall, leaving three bullets in the wife’s chest and two in her body.
An official dispatch from Bulawayo in Matabeleland states the enemy cannot be accurately counted as the entire country lies under rebel native control. They forcefully threaten a northward advance, requiring large military strength to contain them.
Albany April 17 the New York State Senate passed the vetoes of the mayors of New York and Brooklyn by a 13 to 1 vote. The Assembly still must act on the vetoes.
A broken rail on the New York Pennsylvania Ohio railroad near Geneva Indiana wrecked the third section of No. 82 around noon. Two men, Likick Kors engineer and Burt Newley brakeman, were killed and three others seriously injured. Also included are figures on French customs receipts for the first quarter of 18A showing imports of 14,000,000 francs and exports of 49,000,000 francs.
The Bland tribute and free silver platform dominate the Democratic gatherings in Denver and Washington. Delegates back a 16 to 1 ratio for coinage, oppose bond issues and federal control by bankers, and condemn gold monometallism while pledging to elect a free silver candidate.
April 17 reports from Kentucky Louisville and Nebraska outline a Republican state convention leaning toward McKinley. Bradley faction gains control, endorsing gold standard and national platform. Delegates chosen by acclamation pledge support for McKinley. strong McKinley sentiment noted despite Ohioan opposition.
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