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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1900
Page
1
A sprawling column of aphorisms discusses advice honesty and courage. mentions Mississippi governor, Aguinaldo, Queen Victoria, and Miss Sewell author of Black Beauty. Reports on French judgment, British sympathy, and a rise in Great Lakes shipping with the John W Gates steamer as the era's marvel.
Mrs Leland Stanford says she has disposed of the Stanford fortune and signed deeds transferring real estate to the Leland Stanford University trustees. The bundle includes vast ranches farms and vineyards with other lands. The deed uses long legal terms and required seven thousand dollars in internal revenue stamps.
The senate ratified a Washington Hague agreement while Congress debates a Philippine policy move and a broad pension revision. Reports note naval and labor actions, a Nicaragua canal proposal, crime cases, and various international notes. The era sees shifts in defense, trade, and imperial policy as officials outline budgets and responses.
William Theary Guder explorer died at his Morristown New Jersey home born Philadelphia 184g Rev Booker ox noted negro evangelist West died at 104 Nassivile Tennessee 1796 Mrs Bunlly Unashigien Miner named Northwestern University dean of women appointment second term Gen Caleb L Dilworth Omaha dead aged 70 Civil War veteran attorney general Nebraska 1870 1880 two married daughters remain in state
A series of fires and explosions cause fatalities and heavy losses across several locations. An engineer with the Federal storm Plant in Joliet was killed in an explosion. A wreck near Detroit on theMetroit and Ltn Northern railway claimed John Pugh of Linn. A farmer named Adwavit Tess died after being struck from his wagon near Kautkukee. Property and stock losses reach substantial figures and multiple buildings are destroyed.
Gov. Taylor declares he will contest every step of the election contest in Kentucky. Troops withdraw from Frankfort as Democratic leaders push to end the stalemate and let the General Assembly proceed. He will remain in office while legal avenues, including state courts, are pursued. The day ends with troops leaving Frankfort amid continued political tension.
Report notes Repwillerus intends to press contests for governor and lieutenant governor in federal court from Louisville. Former Gov. Brady and Republican lawyers meet Taft judges on restraining election commissioners. Democrats seek injunction against Taylor in Frankfort as legal actions unfold with state Capitol security tensions.
In Louisville Kentucky Democratic lawyers pressed to secure Taylor and Beckham as governor candidates. Judges debated injunctions and court jurisdiction as preparations for a possible petition to restrain Taylor from duties. Rumors hinted at new legal action to legitimise a law, while state and federal courts could be involved. Reports note the legislature debated anti murder reward and adjournment plans, with Taylor's proclamations and troop movements forming the day’s backdrop.
Disjointed report from Prussia notes the state tax department publishing a plan raising sales taxes from 2 to 5 percent as economic strain grows. Prince Wohenlote and Prime Minister Miquel discuss the move amid Agrarian and Conservative press debate on its constitutional implications and stability.
Washington publication notes Acting to an order from the Navy Department Commander Richard Wainwright will be detached from duty in charge of ships at the War Academy March 8 and assume duties as superintendent of the Naval Academy March 15. Officers senior to him at the academy will be placed on duty and succeeded by others from the Naval Junto prior to his taking charge.
Secretary Gage reports addition to the Conscience Fund in Washington. An envelope postmarked Foleda, Olle, tin 22 contained 8400 dollars sent to the Treasury unaccompanied by a letter. The amount was held for weeks awaiting identification but is deemed a conscientious contribution and is treated accordingly.
A tragic skating incident near Tintonboro claims two youths, Varvey Cook aged ten and Riley Kolsher aged eleven, who were reported missing after a dangerous wave swept them away. Local authorities and rescuers search the area along with bystanders offering aid.
A fragmented text note mentions global travel and summit themes with references to Germany and various coded terms. The readable portion hints at a conference or mission but lacks clear people, dates, places, or concrete outcomes. The passage remains obscure and unusable for precise event details.
In Feb statements from London and South Africa the article reports Lord Roberts planning actions against Kimberley, with Gen Sly Eletrury and Colville involved in forming the Ninth division. Censorship delays news, while military movements near Modder river and updates on population mortality and fever stress the war’s toll.
An inquiry reviews a minor mutiny among Soudian battalion youths tied to Anglophobe writings praising British rule in South Africa. No officers yet sanctioned. A court of inquiry will examine the affair.
Report from Chicago dated February 14 notes the American Anti Imperialist League meetings. Authorities say a study found two congressional districts misrepresenting public opinion and may influence voters. The piece mentions alleged supporters and aims to sway political sentiment.
A distressed dispatch from the court in New York reports that Dintvors ta Endli Long Bob 14 The Tatu office received a ruling. The note mentions Gailwr BM and Me Lsaae Abeso, with Geert Prag connected to the case. The location and exact actions remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
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