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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1899

Page

6

Minnesota Regiment Beats Rebels Near Guiginto

A scouting party of the Minnesota regiment near Guiginto between Malolos and Bigan repulsed a rebel assault as ammunition dwindled. Reinforcements of two American companies scattered the attackers, with one Minnesota soldier wounded. Meanwhile, 100 rebels attempting to breach Price's Fourth Regiment at Pauly were repulsed with no American casualties.

Manila Minnesota Regiment Guiginto Malolos Bigan Wilpinos Minnnesota Minnesota Price Pauly

Return of Thirteenth Minnesota Regiment From Manila

Adjt Gen Corbin issued order for the return of the Thirteenth Minnesota regiment on the third expedition sailing from Manila about June 15 via San Francisco. Volunteers in the Philippines return home in the order they sailed for Manila.

Manila Washington Adjt Corbin’ Han Minnesota San Francisco Philippines

Otis Says 30000 Regulares for Philippine Campaign

Secretary Allen or Alger? Kag received no reply from General Otis to his inquiry about reinforcements. Otis replies affirmatively that 30,000 men will form the army. The plan to move regulars to Mwanda and send volunteers home advances, with Otis hopeful for a marked improvement soon in the Philippines.

Otis Philippines

Spain Begins Evacuation of Philippine Garrisons

Manila reports Spain plans to withdraw garrisons from Zamboanga Mindanao and the Sulu Islands, with U S control to follow. Mutinous sentiment among Spanish troops emerges as enlistments end. Filipino prisoners and potential prisoner exchanges loom amid fears of tribal unrest and instability after withdrawal.

Zamboawes Sulu Manila Spain Philippine Islands Zamboanga Mindanao United States Sulu Islands Advene Islands Caroline Islands Aninboanga Pgimbants Francisco Reyes Associated Press Retun Pilipino Aguinaldo

German Officer Charged With Treason in Berlin

Sergt. Maj. Albrecht of the 129th regiment is under arrest at Grobmerg Prussia. He is chained to Spandau prison for treason by allegedly giving Russian agents detailed German fortifications and mobilization plans for the army.

Hunuly Berlin Maj Albrecht 129Th Gromberg Prussia Spantau Alate Ihe

Prisoners Escape From Detroit House of Corrections

Detroit on April 21 two prisoners Reyweannt Morgan of Milwaukee and Yhouas O Keefe of Grand Rapids escaped by sealing the walls and hiding in the sick watch at the Detroit house of corrections.

Detroit Mich Reyweannt Morgan Milwaukee Yhouas O'Keefe Grand Rapids Cortverlyn

Logs jam along Sixty Islands as ice blocks river

In Marinette Wisconsin on April 21 a giant jam of logs and ice floes, estimated at a large amount, formed along the river near sixty islands. No damage reported, despite the blockage extending about six miles from the area.

Ie Lox Jn Marinette Wis Jelands

Indian man convicted for killing Sioux police officer

A Sioux Indian man named Bad is found guilty of shooting and killing John Kisback, with the verdict noted as convicting for murder. The execution date was not set, and after the verdict the prisoner asked to speak to Eagle Face, an Indian woman associated with his wife. An Indian policeman was present, overhearing a plan to procure a sharp knife for self-harm, and the prisoner will be watched closely.

ICU Hanners Bad Wi John Kisback Indiay Eagle Face Badik Bogle

Cardinal Rampolla Seen As Real Power Behind Papacy

Rome correspondent reports a prelate at St Peter's claims Cardinal Rampolla, papal secretary of state, is the real pope and aims to appoint a successor to Leo. The prelate says the pope must create new cardinals to deny Rampolla a chance.

Oardinal Rampolia Leo Cabinals Sacred College Rampolla

MARINETTE FLOODS ICE JAMS FORMING ON WISCONSIN RIVERS

Flooding threatens Marinette and surrounding areas as the Milwaukee river and tributaries surge. Ice jams eighteen to twenty feet high are noted west of Quinnesee Falls and at Grand Rapids, with bridges and flats flooded and roads impacted. Menominee river levels rise, while other streams overflow and threaten further damage.

Wisconsin Marinette Wis Maine River Quinnesee Falls Grand Rapids Pembina Falls Pike River Menominee

Students Expelled as Demonstrations Rock St Petersburg Institute

Police escorted another large group of Technological Institute students to the railroad station after expulsion. A subsequent orderly demonstration on Newaky Prospect drew many women, but foot and mounted units intervened, charging the crowd and making several arrests.

Technological Institute St. Petersburg Newaky Prospekt

Badger repairs and Samoa commission updates

The United States Steamer Badger sails to Union Iron Works for repairs as Mare Island is full. Work will be finished so she can sail for Apia with the Samoan commission on the 26th. Dr W S Rolf, new president of Apia, has arrived in San Francisco and will await instructions before proceeding to Samoa.

Rendines San Francisco United States Badger Union Tron Mare Island Apia W. Ss. Rolf Samoa

Bribery Charge Report Prompts House Probe in Harrisburg

An investigation committee urged the House to file criminal proceedings against nine named individuals for corrupt conduct tied to United States senate balloting and the McGarrell jury bill. The House delayed further action on the report until today.

Harrisburg Shebeibery Investigation Committee United States McGarrell House

Magee Says Quay Re-election Odds Worsen in Allegheny

Harrisburg April 19 Senator Magee of Pittsburgh announced he would not vote for Quay today and others from Allegheny county had cast final votes for Quay. He predicted Quay would lose twenty supporters and that prospects favored a new senator selection.

Raid on gamblers stirs Lead as police raid Carter joint

Lead, April 19. Police raided W. E. H. Carter’s gambling house, arresting ten men and seizing all appearances. Officer Andrew Bray fired at a fleeing suspect to halt him. The raid caused great excitement. all arrested men remain out on bail awaiting grand jury action.

Lead Lend 8. D W. E H. Carter Andrew Bray

Murdered Man Identified in Minnesota

The body found near Grand Rapids Minnesota has been identified as Frank Noggle of Anoka where he had relatives. He worked for D. W. Bucks and Co. Authorities have a clue to the murderers.

Grand Rapids Minn Anoka D. W. Bucks & Co

Struck by a Tree Near Osakis Minnesota

George Myers was struck by a falling tree four miles west of Osakis Minnesota on April 10. The blow crushed his leg near the hip. He was brought to Dr Gilkinson for treatment. He had no relatives in the area.

Osakis. Minn George Myers Higk Dy. Gilkinson

Man of Forty Hangs Self Leaving Seven Children Destitute

In La Crosse Wisconsin on April 19 Joseph Richter aged forty ended his life by hanging in the woodshed of his home. He leaves a family of seven children the oldest fifteen years old in destitute circumstances.

Mer la Crosse Wis Joseph Richter

Fire damages frame dwelling in Excelsior report

A frame dwelling owned by Amanda Darvell at Excelsior, Mion sustained fire damage Saturday afternoon. The property loss on building and contents is not expected to exceed $100, with insured coverage for Bl aen.

Excelsior Mion Amanda Darvell

German Warship Commander Arrest Rumor Debunked

Washington officials dismissed reports that the commander of the German cruiser Falke was arrested by British sailors and held aboard the Porpoise. The saga, tied to a Victoria voyage, was deemed unlikely by Secretary Hay and Secretary Long, with dispatch dates and routes contradicting the claim.

Waruy Falke Matnatoa Arittin Sailora Washington Hay Long Seattle Wash Victoria B. C Morangi Australia Falke Samoa Porpoise Matante Upo Ja Sturdee Admiral Kautz Philadel Pia Cant Matoafa Malletoa Tanus Buah Philadelphia Lieut Garnet Mataata Wshington Dalke Apla Navy Department Kautz Entite Auckland Apia Aucklana Agia Efstein British Columbia

Utes Cross to Colorado. Ute Hunt Motive Stirs Tension

Special Indian Agent Rt Harper reports from Duchesne Utah, via Denver, en route to Washington where he was ordered to report. He sought talks with leaders of White River Utes about their plan to cross into Colorado this summer to hunt. He warns the tribe is in an ugly mood and may force a border crossing if denied hunting rights.

Colorado Denver Rt. Harper Duchesne Utah Washington Harper

Miner’s Siberia Balloon Story Declared a Joke

In Stockholm on April 21 Dr. Martin, who began a Siberia search for Andree and companions based on an alias report, telegraphed Dr. Nordenskjold that the tale of two balloons and three bodies in South Venezi was the work of an uneducated miner and not true.

Siberia Stockholm Martin Andree South Venezi Nordenskjold

Cheseborough Will Disposes Estate to Orphans and Churches

In New York on April 21 the will of Nicholas H Cheseborough president of Cheseborough Manufacturing is probate. It allocates about $400000 to charities and religious bodies and provides for the Cheseborough Eagleiaile Orphanage to be established under a trust in the city.

Chesborough New York Nicholas H. Cheseborough Cheseborough Manufacturing Company Gheseborough Eapleeiaile

Yukon Survey Ship To Be Fitted For Northbound Trip

Latierson is undergoing extensive repairs and will be fitted out for a voyage northward. Capt Pret will command the survey mission continuing along the Yukon River and Berlag Sea, as the vessel prepares for further exploration.

Yukeon San Fragelsco Latierson Ima Sin Pret Yukon River Berlag Sea

Sugar Production Limit Reported by Berlin Syndicate

A Berlin notice states that the raw Lager syndicate has defined terms for sugar production for bone consumption, outlining a limit or agreement on output and distribution within the sector.

Berl Neusktu Nacllehitn Raw &Lager Syndicate

Steel and Wire Firm Builds Pacific Steam Line Link

A report notes American Steel and Wire and A B Welvin expanding influence in Pacific steamship operations. Connections to Welvin, Great Northern, and Rockefeller interests emerge as plans to develop a Puget Sound to Orient route gain momentum, with fleet control and potential dock expansions tied to Minnesota transport schemes.

American Steel and Wire New Mackefelles Cleveland Marine Imate Asnorlénn Steel and Wit Company Zenith Transit Company Timor J TIL Great Northern Railway Lea My. Hill A. B. Welvin Pacific Puget Sound Orient Amerean Steel and Wire Company American Steel and Wire Company John JD. Rockefeller Carnegie Steel Company Great Northern Company Minnesota

Hepburn and Henderson Seek Iowa Speakership Solid Delegation

Iowa has two leading candidates for speaker with Hepburn backing Henderson and Henderson’s supporters aiming to unite the Iowa delegation. Hepburn, chair of rules, is said to command solid backing from Clarinda and Des Moines factions. No delegation conference has occurred, but Hepburn and Handerson are pressing to secure the full delegation for the winner.

Hepburm Anak Henderson Roth Towa Qandidates Dos Hepburn Capt Hull Des Moines Military Committee Handeraon

Fate of Quay in hands of twelve jurors

Philadelphia April 21 Ex United States Senator Quay case placed before a jury at 3 oclock yesterday afternoon. No verdict by 10 o clock that night and jurors locked in until morning. Rumor and opinion lean toward neguitt with talk of possible disagreement.

Philadelphia United, States Quay Delock Yesterda Uhere

Untitled fragment about a tow to Norfolk May 1

A fragment notes a scene involving a vehicle tow from Santiago to Norfolk. The text mentions a raised Spanish engine and Mercedes in transit, with May 1 as a referenced date.

Santiago Norfolk

Striking Calumet M mill men threaten violence over work

The Calumet Moy Nerart stamp mill strikers threaten violence if replacement workers are used. Superintendent Kraus urged a return to work, but the mill still idle as the strike grows tenser amid the ongoing mine shutdown. Also, a Thirteenth United States Infantry battalion left Governor's Island for Manila joining at Huiale, with two battalions to meet them.

Stelkers Calumet Moy Nerart St. Calumet, Miel Charles Kraus Manila New York Thirteenth United States Sotanty BDI al I Governor's Island Mauila Huiale Governor’s Island Cab

Near Danger Line as Lowlands Flood Omaha Area

April 21 report shows the Missouri river within a foot and a half of the danger line. Lowlands along both riverbanks are under water, with northeast Omaha homes surrounded by thick water and more flooding likely before factory districts feel impact. Northwestern repairs break at Rossernu and trains resume. Livestock losses appear unlikely as water covers fields and farmers move stocks to safety.

Omaha Omaha Bridge Terminal Company Wast Ilinois Central Iowa Speelnia Onawas Towa Atate Meckling Sioux Floyd Pietre Northwestern Rossernu Nebraska South Dakota Sioux’ Gity

Missouri Tiger Flood Reaches Sioux City Streets

Dispatches report Missouri Tiger rising through Sioux City as Bur bank area floods deepen. South Dakota farms to the north remain underwater while rising waters threaten surrounding districts.

Missouri Sioux City Burbank South Dakota

Penitentiary Fire on Blackwell Island Causes Major Damage

A hospital blaze at the penitentiary on Blackwell's Island New York on April 21 damaged property valued around twenty thousand dollars. Twelve men and six women were housed there but were quickly moved to safety as staff and guards evacuated patients. Fire engines assisted, but the dome on the southern end collapsed, though no injuries were reported.

Blackwella Island New York Blackwell's Island Pendentiary

Outbreak in Chinese Town Sparks Raging Bloodshed

In Fresno on April 21 a highbinder clash in Chinatown left three Mongo liana dead in the morgue and nine jailed. Two more wounded and hospitalized, with several suspects behind bars as officers anticipated trouble but could not witness the initial attack. Chinese assailants lured police away to distant posts, enabling a stealthy assault.

Fresno Prosne Cal China Town Fle Morgue San Francisco Uty

Thirty-six Saltese Sues Connecticut Wire Insurance Firm

Under the anti trust law Attorney General Davis files thirty six charges for 5000 against the Connecticut Wire Insurance company in Pulaski county Arkansas. The suit alleges a pool or agreement with other firms to regulate prices or premiums in the same business. The action targets a supposed trust and combination affecting market rates.

Armnagna Tittle Rock Ark Davis Maret

Lincoln Tathplace Sold Near Is Sold to New York Buyer

The Is Sold farm near Indenville Kentucky, two miles south of town, tied to Lincoln and sold to Davi Gear of New York. It is expected the property will be developed or repurposed.

New

Lake City Trial Round Delays as Counsel Presents Case

In Lake City a defense lawyer argued before the jury, with the government countering. The court appears to anticipate a prolonged process as the trial progresses toward possible jury deliberation tomorrow.

Relict in death by own action in Tiarron Wisconsin

An Oktian named Wassow, living four miles from Tewah, committed death by his own action by lunuglog. He suffered from cancer and swcame deapontent. The body was found cold.

Wis Wassow Tewah

Reorganizing Regiment Nears Completion With Arrests Reported

National Girard Munter and Maw Claire in Wis report Captain Lerjamin Bully from the governor's staff says a regiment must be mustered and reorganized by late May. Anphyxiated? Ray Claire notesJuha Abercrombie, new agent, found dead from gas escape. Lute survives with two daughters.

Girard Munter Maw Claire Wis Lerjamin Bully Governor's Star Tie Ray Claire Wik Juha Abercrombie New Aduler Agenl Revene Ty Heil Lute

Thevew Saw Anybody Quite So Urgent Minded

In Cleveland the Plain Dealer notes Billingsley faced a second appendectomy. Surgeons operated again after his attempt to endure pain.

Billingsley Cleveland Plain Dealer

Worth Bryteg and Deering Harvester Mailings

A farmer mailed his name and address on a postal card to Destine Chicago. Return mail from Deering Harvester Co included over 100 half tone illustrations, a photo of America’s largest factory, a twine booklet on binder twine, a Deering Farm Journal, and a personal letter. Also mentions aging women myths and Allen's Foot-Fuse product advertising with a diamond imagery note.

Destine Chicago Deering Harvester Company America Deering Farm Journal

Women praising Peruna in Riverside School letter

A letter from Susan Wymar, a Richmond School teacher in Chicago, extols Peruna as a relief from overwork and female illness. She cites personal improvement after using the remedy and recommends the product, inviting readers to request a free book by Dr. Hartman.

Ramondy Pero-na Susan Wymar Richmond Chicago Hartman Susan Wymar Margaretha Dauben North Bugerior St Racine City Wis Dr. Hartman

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