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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1899
Page
1
A string of satirical and reflective quips on marriage, politics, religion, and wealth from a historical column. It touches on the moral limits of advice, the vanity of idol making, and the paradoxes of probate law, ending with a critique of entrusting wealth through trusts rather than posthumous disposition.
London Truth mocks snobbery as Derby orphanage and poorhouse clash over a concert for children. Manager Wilheupon forbids orphanage youths from attending, saying poorhouse kids are paupers. Carlyle quoted praising enduring thought and universal witnesses.
A sweeping summary notes prairie fires raging in Nebraska causing great damage. twelve men lost in Glendive Montana field. George W. Wilson dies after Burlington express collision near Keokuk Iowa. Geneva Wheel Co plant destroyed with $50,000 loss insured. Virginia City Nebraska county hospital burned with 35 patients rescued. Ole M Oleson of Ble Rapids Michigan dies by accidental carbolic acid. Sporting notes cover Tim Kearns vs Billy Hunst, Jack Everhardt vs Charley Burns, Marty McCue vs Billy Whistler draws. George Kerwin vs Jack Daly at Lenox April 22. Dan Creedon vs Joe Walcott at Lenox April 25. Charles W Miller sails for Europe to race Roubaix, Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosser, for 100 hours starting May 8.
Post office established at Gilmore Choctaw Nation. McKinley proclaims peace with Spain after ratifications. Com Paty A Sixth Iowa artillery receives extra pay. Appointments include railway mail clerks at Dent, O.T. and Kidder, Mo. News notes on shipments, bimetallism stance, and diplomatic shifts. Also obits and appointments in Cuba and Washington figures.
A stream of reports covers Ireland elections in the county council race with Bir Jalan Pauthefote departing on the 20th to attend disarmament talks in The Hagia. In Berlin, Herr Fischer of the Social Democrats wins a seat, replacing a Freiginnige. Rudsta plans Spitzbergen expedition costing 150000 to probe earth curvature theory.
The report catalogs multiple violent cases from across the United States and abroad. Sioux, Cuban, and American figures face murder trials, attempted witness tampering, arrests in Havana, and fatal shootings in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.
The New Haven Register reports a French physician claims typhoid bacilli perish quickly when in apple juice. He advises mixing a little cider with doubtful water to reduce danger, noting cider’s healthful reputation for those wary of water quality.
Report notes an unprecedented quiet during a Female Society meeting the Chicago Daily News describes as tense. A delegate claimed to smell a joke causing the room to empty, marking the first time such a calm occurred in the group.
Washington April 21 The cable from Gen Ota Manila reports volunteers will begin embarkation about May 6 and continue through June and July. Insurgents are retreating as American detachments await chances to attack. Troops' health and spirits are good, and volunteers will serve until transports become available. Ramarkation will continue as ships return and preparations for sending home are completed.
Admiral Dewey was notified that F C Gilmore and fourteen Yorktown crew members vanished after an engagement near Baler Tuzon island. Ensign Stanley reported audible gunfire up river but no trace of the boat. speculation says Spaniards may have rescued the party. A rebel skirmish near Malolos caused light casualties. Brig Gen Charles King is ill and ordered home.
Washington reports that 400 houses were destroyed in Guadalupe on April 18 with 2000 people left homeless. The incident, blamed on an incendiary, caused $1,000,000 in losses as officials mobilized troops to restore order. The disaster prompted a telegram from Consul Ayme detailing the widespread damage and urban alarm.
Tallahassee April 21. Ptaliaferro won the United States senate seat on the first ballot in the Joint Assembly here. The vote stood: Tallahferro 50, Page 10, Cull 10, Us Clark 10.
Secretary Churn of the state board of agriculture issues his report on Kansas winter wheat. It shows 2 percent sown in the state likely a failure due to severe winter and protracted spring, with many fields to be plowed up for other crops.
Word has been received of the capture of Hank Smith, a noted catte thief. Flets wanted for driving several car loads of cattle off from the Hine Lidge agency two years ago.
Des Moines April 21 The trial of Willint M McParland former secretary of kitty begins misappropriation charges against him. A jury has been sworn and evidence will be presented as the case proceeds.
Havana April 21 Gen Gomez announces broad support for an American protectorate to stabilize Cuba until a independent government forms. He aims to cooperate with the United States, pacify the island, and fund reconstruction though troops remain, while resisting immediate withdrawal. Gov Brooke discusses the plan. Gomez comments on asset purchases and rural police consolidation.
Latest prices for wheat, corn, oats, barley, and rye from St Paul, Duluth, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, Sioux City, and South St. Paul report cash and futures figures. Includes No. 1 Northern and No. 1 hard Westerns with bid ranges and volume notes across dates.
April 21 report states Speaker Thomas B Reed will resign from Congress to join Simpson Thacher & Barnum in New York with a guaranteed annual income of 50000. Reed plans a Europe trip before settling, remaining away through the summer. Ellen, N Y adds Sherman reacts with interest, noting he may run for speaker if Reed joins the firm.
At Bubuguc Dubuque Iowa on April 21 five atect-hulled government boats were launched at Iowa tran works ship yards. Each boat features a thirtysx-foot kenn and 4100 fret in length. Separate item notes selling liquor license in Preston Mira and a trio of keepers from Mabel charged with illegal liquor sales.
A Filipino peace delegation to the American commissioners seeks autonomy and office rights for Filipinos to ease insurgent conflict. Meantime General Lawton cites a need for 100,000 troops to subdue the Philippines, prompting talk of a U S extra session to fund volunteers and replace returning forces. Arevalo, once an Aguinaldo aide, comments on potential peaceful solutions if concessions are offered.
A Hongkong letter to the World quotes Dr. Gallicano Apacible asserting Filipino resolve and numbers, praising the climate as their ally against a superior foe. He predicts guerrilla warfare and harassing attacks rather than pitched battles, noting youth as the leadership core and priests shaping the rebellion alongside friars held as prisoners.
April 19 Hongkong dispatch reports no fighting yesterday. About a thousand Chinese hurled toward the British camp at Tai Po Hu and fired several rounds. Gen Gascoigne ordered artillery to engage the hill position. Shrapnel drove back the Chinese. Indian infantry advanced as the Chinese burned villages and retreated several miles. Casualties reported among the British and Chinese. The plan is to advance the British position tomorrow. Hong Kong guards by volunteers and Welsh fusiliers, with staff excepted, comprise the defense.
The document notes praise for Gen Gomez from the military administration and comments on his slender income from San Domingo interests. It reports danger from Missouri River floods near Niobrara with low water levels and submerged banks not seen since 1881, plus progress on electric light projects in Riceville Iowa and new brick blocks under construction.
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