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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1896
Page
1
A collection of quips on gender, navigation, politics, and science. It jokes about women, Britain, Ireland, Russia near Manchuria, and U S naval growth, notes railway worker casualties in 1895, praises a polished bank note lens trick, mocks Irish Home Rule debates, and reports quirky burglaries in Chicago and Jupiter’s poles. It ends with church incomes and English bishoprics.
The longest commercial distance for telephone operation is reported from Boston to Louisville, about 1,400 miles, the run stretching well beyond European lines. The line surpasses any European service by a clear margin, marking a notable milestone in long distance telephony.
Russell Sage sues the Eric Ratlaad Company for the price of a mare killed in a traffic incident. The case hints at ongoing legal persistence. the plaintiff’s stance remains strong as proceedings unfold, suggesting the company may face heavy liability.
An eminent Austrian scientist proclaims that Earth will collide with a comet at 3:45 a m on November 13, 1880 after consulting an almanac and noting planetary perturbations. The outcome is not definite, but likely distress for humanity and possibly a rough ride for the old Mother Barth if the comet proves vigorous.
A comprehensive digest of notable happenings abroad and at home. Highlights include Geneva reports on the Swiss National Exposition’s financial failure, a new Indian agent for Warm Springs Oregon, and guidelines on allotments under the Indian bureau. Also noted are Capt. Alfred T. Mahan’s retirement after forty years, treasury coinage totals from 1806 to 1830, and silver bullion acquisitions with costs and value.
Reports announce the death of Mrs. Scott Siddons the dramatic reader and James O’Connor of Taberge quien aged about 105. Sen Granville M Dodge elected president of the Society of the Tennessee. Lick Observatory chief B S Holden receives Danish royal decoration. Brahms rumored near death in Vienna. born Hamburg 1833. General John Wanamaker open to US Senate bid for PA seat. Tenor Max Alvary ill in Jena. Mrs William Astor hosts first dinner for Prince Louis of Savoy in New York. Besther Francis Xavier dies at Notre Dame. He and a fellow pioneer accompanied Notre Dame founders to Indiana in 1841.
A series of tragic incidents across Indiana, Illinois, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, and other places details fires, accidental deaths, and a coal mine fatality. Notable cases include Mrs. John Olsen burned to death near Lacon, Miss Adamicl’s accidental strychnine death, a fox terrier saving four children near Munele, and a grand central station package room fire. Also noted are deaths from elevator falls, wagon accidents, and a shooting in Philadelphia, with child fatalities in Buffalo.
W T Kittle of Kansas City has been convicted of violating the Kansas eight lowr law. Charles Elliott, wanted in Omaha for murder, was arrested on a railroad train at Cedar Rapids, laws. Private Casey of the Ohio National Guard assaulted his superior, Col Au.
Springfield court martial planned for a man named Anthony after a sequence of violent events. A New Hampshire farmer shot his wife and hanged himself. In Virginia a man named James Winmer killed Samuel Thalhimer and was acquitted. In Tennessee a Black man was shot by armed men for assaulting a white girl. A deputy sheriff in Perry, D. I., is jailed for murdering his wife. Toll gates in Kentucky counties were destroyed by mobs demanding free turnpikes. Postoffice raiders in the Northwest have been tracked to a leader captured in St. Louis. A young man shot and wounded a woman in Glenwood Springs before killing himself. Coroner's inquest and multiple other violent incidents are noted, alongside international dueling limits, Spain’s unrest, and various European political shifts.
Pettus wins silver to succeed Senna tor Pugh of Alabama while Alexander Stephens Clay replaces Gen. Gordon as U. S. senator from Georgia. Knights of Labor elects general pate workman Sovereign, a receiver is appointed for L. B. Lehman & Co. glove firm in Chicago. Niagara power line to Buffalo comes online and operates satisfactorily. The National Fraternal Congress begins its tenth annual session in Louisville with about 2,600,000 members represented. Calf ornia harbor commission opts to meet in Los Angeles on December 9. British spies claim to have mapped American fortifications and cables are being laid along the lakes. Chamberlain notes free ship bill as Japan gains Pacific trade. Chicago mayoral candidate Washington Wesing enters race. James G. Baty heirs move to distribute millions. Harry St. John death claim denied. remains buried in Olney, Alabama.
A World telegraph from Jacksonville, Pa reports Gen Weyler forced to retreat to Havana amid heat and rumors of Maceo placing a price on his head. Havana boats claim recall is due to illness and tactics, with Cubans hopeful of a congressional reaction. Also noted are court martial actions against the Competitor crew and Melton, plus Weyler's anticipated return to Pinar del Rio and possible changes in campaign leadership.
A Fremdenblatt article from Berlin on November 20 cites Lord Salisbury praising a policy of submitting Anglo-Saxon disputes to arbitration. It emphasizes Britain’s desire to avoid antagonism with the United States and notes the low costs of this approach, reflecting cautious friendship.
London Nov 20. Trial of Lady Selina Scott and male defendants for criminal libel opened at the Old Bailey. An anonymous letter to the foreman was read as a tampering attempt. Earl Russell denied misconduct as witnesses described dubious diary entries and alleged yacht voyage incidents. Proceedings adjourned until tomorrow.
Police probe charges at Mrs. Henson's maternity hospital 111 Honora Street after Miss Alec Martin and infant moved to county hospital. Witnesses report multiple cases, unsafe care, and a cremation. Grace Donohue recalls two babies in a tub and a baby thrown into a furnace. Mrs. Benson questioned, not arrested. In Washington state a woman killed three daughters and herself, injuring another, amid suspected insanity.
Chicago market report shows wheat futures at Novem ber 701-4¢ and Dec 783-1c with gains in May and July. Corn ranges 230-235-8c for Novem ber Decem ber and 27a271-8e in May. Oats steady near 185.8c November and 18 T-8e for December. Pork futures at 6.57-2 to 7.65 for Jan and 7.905 for May with lard and ribs firm. Hogs in Chengo a mix of light, heavy, and rough bids. cattle mix steady with beeves 4.40-4.50 and feeders strong. Minneapolis and Milwaukee notes included. South St. Paul hogs firm to strong early, closing weak. cattle firm with strong feeder demand.
A Mansfield party of hunters unearthed four human skulls at onyx cave. Initial belief they were Indian remains gave way to evidence of a prehistoric mound builders origin due to pottery fragments and crude war implements. Skulls were sent to the Smithsonian for examination.
Secretary Morton’s fourth manual report argues $280,000 saved this year will recover over $2,000,000 from a total appropriation of $11,175,406.45 since 1803. He advocates a permanent director for scientific investigations, salary raises for scientific staff, and warns against seed gratuities. The review also rebuts widespread mortgage debt claims by farmers and defends agriculture as the nation’s foundational occupation.
Washington reports a conference of nations on a world wheat market. Russia is said to favor an agreement with the United States England Argentina and Australia to fix wheat prices across seasons. The plan envisions stable value and loans to hold surplus grain until demand returns.
Archbishop Langevin of Manitoba condemns the agreed Manitoba school settlement as unsatisfactory and betrays Quebec. He warns of a forthcoming revolution in Quebec that will ring through Canada as the current leaders are doomed.
Revival in trade reports A A Goarl rich and Company received an order for 2000 tons of charcoal iron for Budapest Austria to supply car wheel manufacture The order is the largest export order to date for an American firm Youngstown Ohio Nov 28 Ohio Steel directors approve raising capital from 1250000 to 2000000 with 750000 for plant improvements.
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