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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1899
Page
1
A string of satirical lines on marriage money happiness and social mores from Elgin Iowa. Witty observations touch on heiresses tire pin money vanity and prudish temperance resorts. The piece also notes Belgian voting laws and the impact of political participation on society with a tone of ironic commentary.
The case hinges on a clerical mistake in the indictment. The dead woman is Theresa Becker, but the indictment named Elizabeth Becker. Confessions of murder by Hecker are shadowed by this misname, which could undermine crucial evidence and affect trial outcomes.
The Omaha newspaper reveals a decade of anonymous gifts to worthy causes by a benefactor using the persona Cash K. The editor alone knows the true identity, while Cash K. and others quietly support the needy and the unfortunate through self effacing generosity.
A soldier's widow sought a pension from the Austrian Emperor, who granted it after learning the petition lacked his signature. Seeing her weep from a castle window, he ordered 4000 gulden from his own purse and affirmed the petition was granted, declaring an emperor's word stands without formal signature. This small incident echoed the people's affection for a beloved sovereign.
The text warns German settlers in Brazil not to rely on the Monroe Doctrine being abandoned. It asserts Uncle Sam could quickly enforce the doctrine and discipline any European power courting eastern continents. It emphasizes that Europe’s colonization of the Americas history remains closed to new claims.
A Baltimore climber, Eugene Staub, was killed in Switzerland. A Westphalia coal mine collapse near Recklinghausen trapped sixty miners. some rescued but many unaccounted. A Waterloo insect scare spreads as the garden pest appears. A Cedar Falls resident dies from a sting and a four year old girl also suffers its danger. The steamship Manchester Port, from Montreal, collided with an iceberg near Belle Isle Straits and put into St Johns for repairs. A Brazil born woman is killed by a mowing accident when a sickle bar injures her after frightened horses bolt. incident near Hixfield.
Reports tell of multiple violent incidents including the stabbing death of Chon at Norris by Willam Garyson, a fatal shooting near New Britain, robbers looting a Mansfield farm, and a widow found burned in her Irvington barn. A Kansas City suspect also faces murder charges in a separate case.
The War Department ships the steamer Sints to Manila with 200 cavalry. Cabinet defers action on Philippine correspondents complaints. Admiral Dewey files naval bounty claim from Manila battle. up to 4000 cash claims expected. Wardner Idaho miners meet McKinley, express approval of administration stance. Assistant Comptroller rules a dead soldier’s family on furlough pay not entitled to extra pay. Twelve sailors from Iowan sail from Seattle to Brooklyn to file a ration complaint against Navy provisions, citing inferiority and desertions.
In a Paris lecture Paul Derou Jede advocates a plebiscite style government for France while the cabinet moves to hush the Dreyfus affair in case of acquittal. Britain vows reform pressure in Transvaal and may use force. Consul reports no Russia wide crop failure and peasant suffering. Pope plans personal ceremonies opening the century. Korea reports a bomb in Seoul killing two, with more explosions elsewhere. European doctors urge medical expeditions to the East to study bubonic plague. Excavations uncover remains of a basilica linked to Augustus grandson near the Forum.
The Marquis de Gallifet orders a formal inquiry into General Palletux linked to the Dreyfus affair. A report suggests this may end his tenure as governor of the Paris military district. Italian consul in New Orleans reports 3000 lire from Italian royalty to aid Texas flood victims. Pan de Roulede of the French League resumes urging a plebiscitary republic with a crowded theater audience.
A sweeping list notes several prominent deaths including Artin Rk Libby founder of Libby McNeill Libby in Pasadena and Rev. Cluthles Graves in Knoxville. Also reported are Cape Colony ex-premier Cecil Rhodes arrival in Cape Town, Mount Etna eruption, and various official appointments and political moves amid 1900 era global affairs.
Cleveland Ohio July 28 A council committee seeks to end the distressing strike between the street railway company and its striking employees. A recent compromise allowed every fifth crew to be non union, with both sides accusing the other of violations. Clashes in Brooklyn suburb led to arrests and injuries as 150 Born Steel Barge workers blocked a bridge car. Mayor Warley pledged to suppress violence, potentially calling national guard. a non union conductor shot a boy, under investigation.
Promises of a general strike by District Council No 1 of the National Brickmakers alliance halt work across Cook county yards. The action, likely to cripple city and county building operations, aims to aid Union No 6 amid a six month dispute with manufacturers in the North side yards.
Lester Thurber, assignee of Security Trust Company of Grand Forks North Dakota, announces a second dividend will be paid soon. The firm, which failed in 1907 owing more than a million dollars, has assets limited to about 200 farms across North Dakota and Minnesota.
Officer Finley of the steamship Garonne has learned from England that he is heir to an estate valued near 4,000,000 following his father's death. The note places the event in Seattle on July 28.
A three month review of ten years of county officer records in Hillsboro Ohio reveals unauthorized fees and salutes totaling about 56 200 dollars. Taxpayers prepare to sue to recover the amount. The committee’s findings create a great sensation among locals.
Propped by General Consent at Cornell Bluffs Iowa on July 28 one case against John M Lane charged with embezzling funds from the C M and St P Ry as agent at its place has been dropped. The shortage was made good.
Two boys Henry Gorman aged nine and eleven drowned while bathing in the Wisconsin river near Kewittkee on July 27. Their bodies had not yet been recovered.
Market wires report price quotes from Minneapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Duluth, and Sioux City on wheat corn rye oats barley lard hogs cattle and lambs. Prices show mixed moves with Sept and Oct futures noted and several futures closes and opens listed for No. 1 Northern wheat and No. 2 corn futures.
Fort de France Martinique July 28 Gen Ulysses Heureaux president of the Dominican republic was assassinated at Moca Santo Domingo at 23 yesterday afternoon Ramon Caceros named as murderer escaped but search underway Funeral plans for Heureaux Remains expected to be moved to Santo Domingo for services Fi gero who ruled after death seeks stability nationwide
Washington reports from the state department note that up to June 20 the Klondike gold production for the past year totals about 12 million dollars. Dawson figures say ten million in gold will cover the year's output, while Alaska reports suggest more gold may be found there than from the Klondike. Typhoid concerns loom as Lookout warns six weeks earlier than last year and destitute people in Dawson struggle to leave. The mining fraternity is said to be reaping a rich harvest.
President and Mrs. McKinley departed Washington on a special train at 3 pm for Lake Champlain near Albany for a several week stay. They traveled with Miss Sarah Tmnean and Secretary Cortelyou among White House staff. A crowd gathered at the station to bid farewell as officials including Secretary Cortelyou, Postmaster General Smith, Adjutant General Corbin, and Controller Dawes saw them off.
Kingston Jamaica July 28 The Jamaica Gleaner reports that Jamaica opposes ratification of the West Indian reciprocity treaty amid Western protests. It says Europe offers a better market and that American reciprocity is not favorable, noting the Senate may reject the treaty to boost revenue with no retaliation possible.
Minera who arrived on the steamer Willa Thompson from St Michael reports strained relations between miners and soldiers at Cape Nome Seattle Wash July 28 On July 12 the soldiers dispersed a meeting of miners who protested against acts of United States officials A protest extensively signed will be forwarded to Washington
In Yuarkton on July 28 Israel Pereyn of Rt. Joe Mo, while painting a stack to the electric light print, fell fifty feet to the ground. He struck a pile of iron piping and, though initial exam found one leg broken, additional internal injuries may be present.
Cable messages from General Otis report the sailing of California troops today, with North Dakota Wyoming and Idaho to follow in four days as transports unload and coal. Volunteers rapidly organized in Cebu and the Philippines with Cols Bell Wallace and Lockett commanding infantry and cavalry units.
San Francisco prepares a grand welcome for Nebraska and Oregon troops arriving by ship. The hospital ship Relief is expected, and Maj. Gen. Shotter will review the parade. A citywide plan extends royal welcomes to all vessels bringing troops, including the Pennsylvania volunteers. Females and children will not be sent to Manila per Gen Otis guidance.
Washington July 28 The Agricultural Department reports a threatened invasion of migratory grasshoppers in Minnesota and North Dakota, with reports from the Turtle Mountains. It is likely cooperation with state authorities will occur if the insects prove damaging.
Tamies Jerries arrives in New York after a tour across the country and prepares to sail on the North German Lloyd line to fight Charlie Mitchell and Jim Smith abroad within a fortnight. He plans to return around Sept 15 to train for a bout with Sharkey.
In Schrhimm province, on Friday, nearly four hundred inmates, largely Polish, attacked attendants and overseers with knives and clubs at the local poorhouse. Police arriving to quell the riot faced aggression and used force in self-defense. several rioters were wounded, and the overseers were eventually arrested, restoring order.
Kenyon Ming July 28. John Ness aged nineteen died after falling into a deep bran bin at the local mill. Rescue attempts failed before he could be extricated.
Los Angeles Ontario July 28 Sheriff W F Pierce of Kirkwood Arkansas arrived to take Clyde Mattox who is to stand trial for murder Pierces says this is Mattox fifth murder He was pardoned once by Cleveland and once by McKinley.
Lima dispatch reports the uprising at Iquitos has been quelled and the government orders the reopening of port facilities.
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