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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
1
A collage of quotes and observations from various figures and newspapers. It mixes satire on royalty, science, politics, and society, noting claims about emperors in Pekin, yellow fever screening in Havana, and opinions on Kipling and Thomas Lipton, with jabs at Americans, British treasury gold, and a Detroit Frees Press remark on a spine belief.
The Ways and Means Committee unanimously backs the plan to cut off war tax funding. Democratic supporters push for further changes, but most mixed floor amendments are defeated as the bill advances.
Washington Feb 1 The Ways and Means Committee unanimously vote to repeal all war revenue taxes by July 1 1902 except the tea tax with tea repeal delayed to Jan 1 1903 Amendments by Richard son of Tennessee Newlands of Nevada and Rob ertson of Louisiana were defeated Other figures note a treasury cash balance of about 174 9 million and a projected year end surplus near 22 23 million Chairman Payne explains the plan aims to end 68 million in taxes plus 9 million on tea totaling 77 million while preserving a large cash cushion for the next fiscal year
Manila reports pacification improving across the archipelago except Samar. Insurgents break into small bands, surrender or are captured or killed. Reconcentration and port closures yield expected results. Gen. Chaffee aims for Samar to be pacified by February end. Native constabulary patrolling Batangas Laguna area praised by Gen. Bell. Since last month eighty-two military posts turned over to natives. Chaffee enforces close military civilian cooperation with strict handling of remaining insurgents.
President Roosevelt approved Senator Fairbanks Indiana plan for a joint building to house the executive mansion and the departments of state and justice. It would stand on Pennsylvania avenue opposite the present state war and navy buildings. The move aims to provide adequate space for clerks and win over opposition to a separate building.
In Frankfort Kentucky on February 1 the jury found Jim Howard guilty in the Goebel murder. The second trial ended with a life imprisonment verdict after a prior death sentence. Howard plans to appeal as a new trial was granted by the court of appeals.
The Washington department reports that the court of inquiry into the Santiago battle denies Admiral Schley’s claims of command and credit for the victory. Judge advocate Lemly and Hanna present a decisive critique of Schley’s appeal to President Roosevelt, arguing the court condemned retrograde movements disobedience of orders and misleading reports. They assert Schley and his counsel failed to prove their case and note that only the Brooklyn fully followed Schley’s orders. Action on Roosevelt’s decision may come late next week.
Washington reports the Netherlands seeks U S help to induce Britain to treat with the Boers. Secretary Hay discusses mediation with Baron Gevers and others but no formal proposal has been made. Roosevelt would act promptly if Britain and Boer envoys showed willingness to accept U S good offices.
Sheriff Porter of Enid has detained Kid Noble who is wanted by Muscatine Iowa for alleged murder. Noble is held for Iowa authorities as the case proceeds.
Guan makes brief report that Lyman J. Gage, former U S treasury secretary, denies accepting the presidency of the Chicago Title and Trust company. He states no intention to take the role, clarifying remarks amid the Washington rumor mill.
Roanoke Va Feb 1 The little town of Ivanhoe Wythe County was almost destroyed by a fire early yesterday. Six stores the post office and several dwellings were burned.
San Antonio telegraph from February 4 states a mine explosion trapped over 100 workers, mostly Mexican and Chinese, with all confirmed dead. Federal troops search the wreckage as mules perish and dozens more bodies are believed buried. grieving families gather at the scene in a heartrending portrait.
Fire raged through Waterbury on February 4 destroying the Read Hughes Dry Goods store and nearby buildings along Bank Street. Officials estimate about 2 million dollars in property loss as flames spread from the third floor and basement, with militiamen called after 9 pm to keep order amid shifting winds and worsening conditions.
In Green Castle Indiana eleven Dopauw University students are suspended for two weeks for violating campus rules against dancing. They must return home and may reapply after two weeks with a personal petition and parental endorsement.
James GB Agnew linked to a Philadelphia family is under arrest in Chicago for swindling. He claims ties to the well known name and arrived in Chicago from New York as the case unfolds.
Policeman Mark Allen was fatally shot just after midnight in Chester Pennsylvania by Albert West, an arrestee who escaped but was later captured hiding in a table. West faces murder charges as the investigation closes in.
A postwinter gale lashed coastal New York and New Jersey causing loss of life and multiple shipwrecks near Long Beach and Bellport. survivors and rescuers report a full-rigged ship Schapp ashore at Long Beach and two bodies recovered near Forge River. Lifesaving crews faced 70 mph seas failing to reach vessels until rescue by the Barcelona. Other reports detail paralysis of rail service and heavy damage to vessels along Nova Scotia and Delaware Bay amid widespread storm disruption.
Washington February 5. A Republican caucus of 141 House members met to consider policy on alleged voter disfranchisement in the South. The meeting, lasting from 6 PM to after 11 PM, adjourned for a week to study proposals including a Crumpacker plan to form a special committee to investigate disfranchisement and propose remedies. Several Southern Republicans urged a strong federal election law, including Bartholdt of Missouri. About 126 Republicans attended.
A Chicago detective, Douney, aiding restrictions on illegal liquor sales, was dragged from his room at the Emmet hotel in Batterville Iowa by twenty masked men. He was horsewhipped and ordered to leave town. The incident mirrors rising tensions and fears of further trouble in the area.
A Chinese plot to seize the empress dowager and her court, incite rebellion across the empire, and attack the palace was uncovered aboard the steamer Glenesk. The plan unfolded as the court rested at Kal Ieng when an unguessed attempt aimed to destroy the palace and inmates.
A massive fire gutted the Scovill building and surrounding businesses in Waterbury Connecticut, caused likely by an incendiary device in a basement billiard room. Firefighters, police and militia controlled crowds as thousands fled. The loss value and insurance totals remained uncertain, but no deaths were reported and many firms planned to reopen with temporary quarters and new stock.
In Crosaville area Tennessee near Millstone mine of Cimberland Coal a mob warned black workers to leave. The notice sparked shootings with cabins fired upon by the mob and returned fire by workers. A pitched battle occurred at the commissary led by William Nixon. Adjutant General Brendon pledged protection and militia readiness as some mob members were arrested and released.
British Minister Sir Henry Howard met with Dutch foreign affairs minister Baron Ven Lynden and premier Dr Kuyper at Kuyper's residence to discuss notes exchanged between the two governments in ongoing peace negotiations at The Hague.
Jerome Dakota, an Indian from Badwater near Iron Mountain Michigan, was found frozen to death near Wrotts after leaving for home last Sunday. About fifty, he was a well known guide and trapper. The coroner brought the remains to Iron Mountain.
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