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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1898
Page
6
Berlin reports Prince Bismarck died shortly before 11 o clock Saturday night after a prolonged death agony. Emperors William reaction, yacht return. Paris papers doubt immediate impact on European politics.
A late release from Twendon notes Prince Bismarck died after a long decline from chronic neuralgia of the face and vascular inflammation. German papers gave varied notices with many mourning borders. the final accounts describe a sudden pulmonary oedema attack and a peaceful death with family present. The pope issued an appeal to Scots on August 1 regarding his holiness and imminent passing.
Col Shandrews III commander of the Fifteenth Minnesota was forced from command Friday afternoon by a sudden illness. He contracted a cold Thursday that affected his face and throat and he rapidly deteriorated requiring regimental surgeons. He was moved to his home as doctors monitor for possible cerebrovascular symptoms. A later report noted a marked improvement with speech returning and cautious optimism for recovery.
Washington Aug 1 Secretary Alger hastens setup at Mobile Point for the Fifth army corps now in Santiago. Surgeon General Sternberg dispatches Col Forwood to erect at once a hospital for no fewer than 460 soldiers. Gen Shafter awaits cabling to inform troops of good news to lift spirits as they await relocation.
Big battleship Vexas arrives in New York after sailing from Santiago Cuba. Crowds cheer as officers and crew, fresh from combat, salute from the deck and ship whistles blare in welcome. Capt J W Mallips commands the vessel as it heads toward the Brooklyn navy yard.
Aug 1 dispatches from Manderers claim three natives arrested for the murder of Marquis de Mores south of Tripoli. Prisoners allegedly confess to killing the Marquis who traveled from Floutia to Grandumgs on June 8 with eight companions, attacked by a Tourag escort.
Rock Island August 1 Capt. Curtis McD. Downsend in charge of upper Mississippi improvements reports the new civil bill provides 000,000 for next season with 150,000 remaining in the fund. Work to widen and deepen the channel is expected to continue. The Hella Mae sinks near St Louis in fifteen feet of water. passengers escape ashore safely and the vessel may be abandoned.
Milan Missouri August 1 during a celebration honoring army victories a fireworks explosion injured a helper. Authorities say the incident occurred as festivities continued and are investigating the incident for safety violations and possible causes.
Panama, Aug 5. The New York Herald reports Gen Prospero Morales at the head of a large rebel force crossed the Mexican frontier near Tapachula and moved toward San Marcos to overthrow the government. Government troops repulsed the dash, communication is cut off, and Cabrera seeks to quell the revolt as Americans depart Guatemala for the United States amid fears of dictatorship.
The Nebraska fusion forces chose a ticket headed by Governor William A. Poynter and listed other key posts including Lt. Governor H. A. Gilbert and Secretary of State William F. Porter. All are Populists except Gilbert, a Republican, and Smythe, a Democrat. Democrats sent greetings telegram to Col. Bryan in Jacksonville, pledging united effort for his future.
Aug 6 Ponce reports Gen Stone’s American troops receive a hearty welcome in Adjuntas and Juan Diaz. Spaniards in key towns greeted as deliverers. Americans plan rapid advance toward Arecibo while supplies flow to San Juan. Three vessels, Massachusetts Columb Newark, ordered to Guantanamo.
Regimental surgeon of the Sixteenth Infantry tells the New York Herald that American troops in Santiago face brutal fevers and exhaustion. He urges removal if no military need remains, noting rising mortality with approaching fever season and desperate transport shortages delaying supplies and shelter.
An American ship, sighted near Morro Castle, reportedly carried wounded and sick soldiers from the Navylan and Jibarn garrisons to Guyana Tiavana. The Spanish gunboat Pinson would meet the vessel. Insurgents occupied Sancti Spiritua after Cuban guerrillas were captured and killed.
London reports George N. Curzon, parliamentary secretary for the foreign office, has accepted the governorship role in India. He married Miss Mary Lester of Ohlenge, is a former parliamentary under secretary for India, and author of prizes essays on Central Asia and the Persian Question. He is the eldest son of Lord Scarsdale and Oxford educated.
A Barcelona dispatch reports a major Carlist uprising near Lorida in Catalonia as Madrid acts to quell risings. Military measures are set in Catalonia Aragon and Biscay. Paris states Don Carlos may be compelled to act soon with Spanish cabinet editors in Lucerne asserting his followers cannot be contained much longer.
Lubec Me Aug 5 The first arrest in the Jernagan fraud case has been made. William Areington a chemist with Electrolytic Milling Salts company was taken into custody charged with being implicated in fraud. He was arraigned before the trial justice and held in 25000 for appearance in the supreme court in October.
Woe BOR BARDEN, once financial editor of The Chicago Bribing, is designated by Secretary Day to study and report on the general financial condition of the Philippine islands. The scope includes the banking system, banking business, currency, exchanges, and interest rates.
Aug 4 report says both workers and company brace for a prolonged struggle in the wire works strike. Strikers vow peaceful action, keep off mills and streets, with main clash expected at the American works where a ten-foot fence and barbed wire rise.
Mayor Van Wyck came to the aid at Newport, earning praise as a life saver. The incident noted his quick actions and calm leadership, reflecting his public service during a tense moment. Local officials commended his decisive conduct and steadiness under pressure.
The Navy will retain the cruisers Yale and Harvard for the present. chartered from the American Steamship Company for auxiliary naval purposes they will be turned to the War Department at the navy’s expense. The ships will be manned and officered by the Navy.
Well known Chicago banker W. D. Grannis, longtime head of the Atlas National Bank which suspended in 1890 but paid depositors in full, has died. In Macon Missouri Col R T Blees, a Republican nominee for Congress in the First district, has declined the honor due to business and health. The committee will fill the vacancy.
A condensed dispatch notes the cabinet’s busy day with the Puerto Rico expedition. It cites progress in Puerto Rico with Ponce surrendering to Gen. Miles, ongoing Spanish injustices revealed, and anticipated reactions from Spain. It mentions reinforcements, cautious advance by Gen. Miles, and the French ambassador’s authority to seal a peace agreement.
August 2 reports Gen Merritt completing attire preparations for Manila operations and Gen King to command. Juyn Diaz near Ponce surrenders to American troops with enthusiasm. President to call extra sessions of Congress once Spain answers. Merritt warns of insurrectionary danger and says volunteer army ends with the war, necessitating a garrison force in overseas holdings.
Reports indicate Spain may accept U S terms while Gen Miles pursues a near bloodless victory against Spanish forces in Porto Rico The White House seeks secrecy as negotiations continue Steel ships off Havana take sick Spaniards ashore Brigde Wade's division heads to Porto Rico and Miles adjusts plans after Spaniards mined the San Jose road Drowned while fishing two Quincy men Edward Gally and Frank Fielfburg perished in an accident
Damaged text outlines varied items including an iron and wire dispute, a 1808 Columbia region reference, a Chicago pioneer estimate of 125000 dollars, yellow fever rumors, a Wyoming Democratic platform with Horace Alger, a Cleveland company forming to manufacture smokeless powder, and a Santa Fe Railroad suit against Western Union in Kansas federal court over revenue tax on telegrams.
Wheat and oats quotations from St Paul and Minneapolis on August 6 with cash and nearby futures, plus on track bids in Chicago Milwaukee and market quotes for cattle hogs and sheep at South St Paul Sioux City and Daly. Includes No 1 hard No 2 Northern and No 1 Northern spring prices, oat and rye figures, and live stock price ranges.
A memorial service in Berlin for Otto von Bismarck drew a sparse public turnout and mixed reception. The ceremony, described as simple and hurried, lacked attendance from Bismarck’s family and featured a distant political mood, though Imperial invitations drew many officials from afar. Prince Herbert Bismarck visited privately while the emperor and empress attended in state, arriving by train and entering the church in a horse drawn carriage escorted by guards.
Paris Aug 6 The United States notified the French minister of foreign affairs of plans to enlarge the reciprocity treaty by adding new products. France has accepted the suggestion and negotiations opened, signaling broader trade terms between the two nations. Peyton murder trial context includes Billings County bond sale details.
A report from Waterloo Iowa notes a death by suicide near the area. The individual Willan, Bante, Fasing to the country is said to have shot himself with a revolver, the incident occurring on August 6. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances.
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