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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
1
A miscellany of maxims on honesty rumor and manners precedes war anecdotes from Cuba and Kenya. It links for reasons to a hero’s sacrifice and contrasts quiet counsel with bold public action in a tone of late 19th century commentary.
The Academy of Music in Rochester burned causing about 100000 in damage. The British schooner Village Pelle was lost at sea with four crew and three passengers drowned. John W. Green hat factory in Danbury burned with 125000 loss and 101000 insured. Four hundred men lost work. Two Paris riverboats collided, one sank. passengers saved. Fitchburg freight trains near Athol collided, a brakeman burned to death.
Ohio election mentions Mrs. Howard Mingham as provident. Colorado governor race results tally Charles S. Thomas fusion and Henry R. Wolcott. Notices include James McGee found dead in North Plainfield. New York officials and bishops change. several French and British dignitaries referenced. Also mentions captaincy debates in Congress, bank failure penalties, naval affairs, and Hawaiian customs extension bill.
Metres to date indicate a gold production for Colorado year 28 1 000 revised figures show Arizona copper output 81 010 922 pounds. Southern Oregon grows in mining favor as Boston capitalists buy numerous claims in Bingham Utah. Lon don Exploration buys Nevada and Mercur Utah mines for about 10 million. Portland Mining Colorado plans steel shaft supports signaling industry growth nationwide.
A jittery spread of items reports Carlists detained in Spain and a German emperor endorsing czarist disarmament. Panama canal talks surface with U S gains in focus while Paris steps toward universal suffrage for Senators. Panama canal and Shanghai settlement moves mingle with domestic crimes and business upheavals across continents.
Former United States Senator Calvin S Brice died at 3:15 PM in New York City from pneumonia after a severe cold. At his bedside were Mrs Brice and family members including Capt Stewart Brice, John Francis Brice, Miss Helen Brice, and Miss Kate Brice. another son was en route home.
Mr Brice, once a Presbyterian minister’s son, rose from Miami University to serve in Ohio regiments during the Civil War. He became chairman of the Democratic National Committee after 1889 and was elected Ohio senator in 1890, later sitting on key party steering committees. A noted financier, he traveled freely and accumulated a substantial fortune.
A Washington dispatch reports rumors Gen M V Sheridan may command the Department of the Lakes with headquarters in Chicago He is said to be brother of the late Phil Sheridan and may be succeeded on Gen Brooke s staff by Gen Chaffee
The steamer Adjameda from Australia brings treasure valued at 3,510,000 dollars and 120 boxes of English sovereigns plus bullion. The funds aim to help settle the balance of trade between the two countries.
In six Ontario byelections, Prince Edward Island and Quebec races, the Liberal government of Sir Wilfrid Laurier carried five. The contests were keenly fought and observers foresee possible dissolution of Parliament within two years.
A Baltimore dispatch from seven miles southeast of Skibbereen Ireland on December 17 says a first liner likely a trans Atlantic steamer is in distress off the coast. The vessel has been signaling distress for some time, prompting urgent concern.
Philadelphia December 17 United States Senator Quay is ill with indigestion. His physician says the attack is not serious and there is no cause for alarm.
The Georgia legislature adopted resolutions commending the president's speech on federal care of Confederate dead and approving President McRiley's course in the Spanish war. In MiddlesboroKentucky mounting mob lynches desperado Mons toin after a killing and wounding.
Minneapolis and Duluth wheat and oats quotes show December and May futures, cash prices, and arriving goods. Milwaukee and Chicago markets report higher wheat and flour with cattle and hog price ranges. Sioux City and Des Moines list cattle, hogs, and sheep values with regional variations. An assortment of regional price levels and commodity quotes reflect a mixed grains and livestock market.
A home room notice explains that World’s Fair authorities condemn alum in baking powders and advises readers to avoid brands like Calumet Home Atlas La Bengal K Cc Cameo Loyal Chapman's Palace Chicago Yeant Puritan Columbia Perfection Crown Primrose Dellcatesse Reliable Echo Snow Ball Globe Unrivated Grant's Bon Bon White Cross Gold Medal White Lily Government White Rose Hatchet Zinp's Crystal Hotel and any with prizes or under twenty five cents. It endorses Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder as safe and highly praised.
Washington dated December 17. The peace treaty has not reached Washington, preventing the War Department from acting to repatriate Spanish prisoners held by General Otis at Manila. Officials say no treaty stipulation for release is confirmed until the document is received and provisions are disclosed. The prisoners are paroled and receiving support from U.S. military authorities in the meantime.
Flavana December 17 The U S transport Mobile arrives with Brig Gen Williston and staff the 161st Indiana regiment the third battalion of the Second Minnesota the signal corps detachment of the Seventh army corps and the First brigade headquarters of the Second division Gen Williston with Maj Hopkins aide to Secretary Alger lands at the Hotel Rochgo in Ve ado nearby.
In Chicago on December 17 a wall collapse at a fire in a livery stable located at 161-50 Cottage Grove avenue killed five firemen and injured several others, with authorities noting extensive damage and ongoing rescue efforts.
Montreal reports Cordelia Viau found guilty of murdering her husband on November 27, 1907. Jury verdict returns life in danger of execution with hanging set for March 1.
A passenger train on the Florida Central and Peninsula railroad collided with cattle on the track near Maulson, causing a wreck that killed six people. The incident occurred on December 17 in Jacksonville, Illinois.
The President arrives in Atlanta on a historic visit and delivers a noted speech in the legislature. A civic military parade featuring thousands, including 6,000 infantry and 1,000 laborers, showcases the day with no Confederate flag on display while dignitaries attend and escort the President to Exposition Park and the auditorium for further addresses.
William J. Stead cites the czar’s wary stance on China’s partition. He notes admiration for British colonial rule in India despite concerns over colonial demoralization, and describes the czar’s reluctant approval of Port Arthur occupation to deter German and British pressure.
A London dispatch reports no immediate action on Liberal leadership. Harcourt is seen as unlikely to return, and Stoseberg’s stance shows no forthcoming signals. The piece notes rising interest across English speaking peoples over America’s view of the crisis.
London dispatch reports Lord Curzon of Kedleston leaving for Marseilles to join Lady Curzon who has traveled to the Arabian coast. A farewell party, including his father and several notable peers, saw him off at the railway station. Meanwhile Senator Carlisle offers a senate substitute for the Nicaragua canal bill pending in Congress.
On December 17 in Tully City Michigan a southbound light engine struck a sleigh carrying five people killing one man and seriously injuring two others.
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