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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1899
Page
1
A compendium of comments on public figures and culture cites Mayor Jones of Toledo adopting The Man with the Hoe as a political symbol and notes immigration orders by Commissioner Pow derly. It mentions New York prize fight gate receipts, Alaska land pitches, and cautions readers about Iowa land fraud claims while urging wary scrutiny of public inducements.
An article cautions that extreme cold is not a reliable sanitary measure. Experiments exposing diphtheria and typhoid bacilli to liquid air at over 300 degrees below zero showed no killing or growth stoppage, according to the specialist conducting the tests.
Consular reports note Greek markets for American windmills as plentiful farms demand water via wells and wind power. Greece’s coast and breeze offer opportunity, with mills serving water and grain, while a French officer’s suicide after academic plagiarism sparks a moral ponder.
Accidental death of John H Spooner a lineman from a live wire in Joliet Illinois. Porto Heo drowning total estimated at 2000. John O Connor Utica New York died in a sleep walking fall from a third story window. Lightning killed George Groeurs Tony Rixes in Baltimore and George F. Barber Port N Y. Aeronaut David McDade of Birmingham New York jumped from a burning balloon into the river with no serious injuries. The Pinebete crew drowned when the vessel sank after collision with Hercules in the English channel. Seneca Point hotel Cannondaga Lake New York burned valued at 65000 with little insurance and forty guests lost their effects.
Washington reports a vigorous policy of waging the war in the Philippines with Americans pushing Filipinos back, a 200-man loss, and the capture of Angeles. Gov Gen Brooke to Washington to brief Silman affairs. The torpedo boat Fox built on the Pacific coast accepted by the government. Ox Lake Wisconsin post office upgraded. Porto Rico July customs receipts total 156633 and internal receipts 40010. Post office department declines autos for now while extending street-car service. Medal of Honor awarded to Corporal McNeal aboard the Brooklyn. Miss Portlam Porter Sprague hired in treasury. Thirty-first regiment ready to depart Cincinnati September 13 for San Francisco then transport Grant to the Sanpines. Letter from Grant captain notes Alton island inhabitants in cold, hungry plight. Grant supplies rations and clothing.
A garbled report lists multiple incidents: clerks pilfering at Cleveland water works office. Policeman Rawlings and C A Daniels fighting a duel in Dallas. Thomas Houllhin of Chicago killing his wife in a jealous act. in Denver a disturbance ends with Llewellyn shooting Officer Clifford and killing Officer Gridith. Americans in Hidalgo County Mexico petition Governor Sayres of Texas for protection against alleged coercion. Pickering brothers of Kentucky murdered by natives near the Sllnwik river. Mrs. George T Bailey of Indiana twice attempts self harm to avoid commitment. Solomon Quinter and H Kitamiller slain by an aggrieved husband. Albert C Hopkins declared insane after Sioux fraud case. Hopkins nicknamed Messiah figure among Sioux and jailed for obscene mailings.
Anti-Gocbelists of Kentucky nominate ex-Gov Brown for governor while Senator McMillan scoffs at the idea. Fred E. White is nominated by Town Democrats and Populists. Henry M. Reetor, seventh Arkansas governor, dies at 83 in Little Rock. Lizzie MacNichol, Washington opera singer, dies of appendicitis in Chorena. Croker urges Bryan nomination as US retains Philippines. Bubonic plague appears in New Chawng. Guude loupe reports agrarian fight ring leaders tried amid plantation wrecking and a fatal attack on three Englishmen by GOC men. tribunal blames socialistic propaganda.
Gen James Longstreet United States commissioner of railroads will depart Sacramento for the East after completing his inspection tour of government aided railways. The report lists various international and domestic items including political moves, economic notes, and railway developments.
The Washington Star reports a playful tale in which a caller jokes about a "kissin' bug" breaking in and a girl named Miss Miami Brown reacting with surprise. The scene unfolds with local color and humor, mentioning Foggy Bottom and a banjo reference.
The Aug 21 court session discusses deposition weak points aimed at DreyfusPrivate character attacks. Labori and Gonse clash over flaws in the evidence as others falter on key details especially Du Chanel and De Breuil. The general staff suffers as cross examination exposes memory lapses and contested charges.
Gov Candler ordered 200 infantry under Capt Gleason to Darien Georgia to quell unrest following the arrest of L Henry Delegall for an assault on a young white girl. Delegall, lodged in Fall Here, allegedly involved in an earlier incident, with Mayor Kenan reporting armed tension in Darien.
A letter dated July 16 reports General Frederick Punsten has been relieved from duty at San Permado and will be treated for a reopened wound at a second reserve hospital. Authorities expect he will not return to active duty as his term ends in September and he has requested permission to return to the United States with the Kansas regiment.
Washington Aug 25. Advices from the war department report the experiment of enlisting natives of the West Indies with the American army has proved successful. The Porto Rican battalion of United States volunteers completed its organization recently. The Porto Rican soldiers are a fine, obedient, and neat corps proud to serve in the U S army.
In Toronto on August 26 Genesee, the American challenger, won again in the Canada Cup contest. The nine mile course ran windward and return, confirming another American victory.
Albany Aug 23 Forest fires in the Adirondacks are under control with most blazes in Waste Jamaica no virgin forests burned. The damage to the area is small and containment progresses steadily.
An eerie spree by a thief dubbed Jack the hair clipper plagues the area. Mina Madellt Ang and Madella 2ix-Madella describe a wave of drunken misdeeds, culminating in the abduction of 12 year old Marlo Keegan from her father’s grove. A search party clings to hope as they pursue the culprit who boasted of his identity.
Grinnell Iowa August 26 Shortt Cleary and posse hunted three suspects tied to the murder of Chicago Great Western brakemen Jack Williams and Connell Matthews after a field confrontation when ordered to halt. A volley exchanged, the trio fled. rewards of 1000 dollars posted as manhunts spread to Boone Grinnell Dixie Keystone Lamville and beyond. No adequate descriptions available.
Prof Crus Smith, head of the Greek department at the University of Wisconsin, was badly injured in a fall on a steep hill west of Madison. He suffered a severe brain concussion and was unconscious for over eighteen hours. Found by the roadside, he lay for a half hour before help arrived as three physicians treated him.
Aug. 25 report from St Paul says the thirteenth has reached Yokohama on its way home and will reach San Francisco around Sept. 11, two days later than planned. Col Mriumich notes no illness aboard and expects a pleasant voyage back to Golden Gate. Col Wincdrlele confirms the voyage has been free of major sickness.
Syracuse New York August 25 The International Fire Chiefs Association meets for its twenty seventh annual convention with 150 chiefs present St Paul campaigns to host the 1000 convention highlighting city bid and interest from officials and attendees
Miss Josephine Randall of Winona is engaged by a New York and Chicago company to portray Lygia in the presentation of Quo Vadis. She has achieved substantial success on the stage and will create the heart of Lygia, the heroine of the story.
Fergus Falls Minn August 25 The first new wheat arrived yesterday showing plump grain and excellent quality but moisture hindered threshing leaving some grain unmarketable. Expected yield about 26 bushels per acre.
Northen Frank S., a farmer in Wadden Minnesota, shot himself to death. The motive remains unknown. He leaves a widow and three children. He was forty six years old and had lived there many years.
George Ayery, postmaster at Hymn Mont, confessed to a $3440 shortage in his accounts dating back thirteen years. The case was opened after an audit by the Wisconsin inspector.
Bendwood British Columbia August 25 The Eastern company which has been taking over beds of print material near Custer has decided to build a large plant for paint manufacturing in the area.
Diphtheria has broken out in Mason Elbon Wis Aug 25 and Dr Andrus of Aghland pronounced it black diphtheria for its worst form A small child of J Johns died yesterday morning.
The Galena mine log camp nine miles southwest of Thendwood was wiped out by fire. Loss about $10,000. The fire spread to the timber and a fire is reported roglig about the camp.
An elderly farmer west of here was thrown from his wagon as it ran away and struck a tree, fatally injuring him. Barn in Watertown Minnesota burned on Aug 25, with Barn’s team saved by a new fire engine. no insurance.
Thomas A. Moye ton, a switchman on the Great Northern, was killed when an engine struck him at the foot of Broadway in the yard at the depot this morning. The accident occurred during yard work and authorities are investigating the incident.
Secretary of War reports the Philippines campaign will be pushed vigorously and that every man in the twenty volunteer regiments being raised will have a Christmas dinner in the field. Clarifies no confirmed change in commanders, mentions possible Merritt succession rumors, and notes Puerto Rico hurricane relief efforts with about $10,000 raised locally.
Report from Australia noting Federal forces near an unnamed town in New Mexico with 1000 national guards, 1700 infantry, 400 cavalry and two machine guns. Hostiles retreat to mountains. pursuing troops being reorganized while no fresh troops will be sent.
In Berlin on August 25 a crisis council convened with the emperor in the chair. The session lasted about an hour and a half. Before it began the emperor received a briefing on the situation from Dr. von Tues, head of the civil cabinet, and Prince Vondernerberg, the German ambassador. They discussed the preliminary state of affairs and potential next steps.
Col Kennen reports the Thirty fourth Infantry at Fort Logan Colorado has full officer and enlisted strength. Health conditions are excellent and equipment is right with few exceptions to be supplied at Saint Beaulieu.
London dispatch reports a London hosiery firm filed bankruptcy against the Earl of Yarmouth. Proceedings cited in New York and London indicate the firm seeks relief, while the Earl hosts society events at Newport this summer and a likely suit awaits further action.
Aug. 28 at 2 p m will see reburyal of John Brown followers in North Ela Phittsburg New York as officials finalize arrangements. The bodies were moved after the Harper's Ferry raid of 1859 and the ceremony honors the participants and their leader.
Clayton Munson, nephew of Senator Bason of Tilbolg, died in Washington from an overdose of morphine given subdermally to ease kidney pain. Munson had been an employee at the capitol and his death follows months of illness.
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