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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1899
Page
1
A collage of aphorisms, anecdotes, and quotations ranging from Admiral Schley and Gen. Miles to social observations on cleanliness and trust. The piece riffs on politics, health, and culture with a humorous, reflective tone, interweaving historical references and wry statements about public life.
A broad European and American digest notes burglaries in Santiago province hint at a coordinated ring of American thieves. Arrests include John Hallin and Arthur Dnought for copper and brass thefts at Mare Island navy yard. W. C. Simmons faces embezzlement charges in Hespe ra Michigan while serving as postmaster. Bodies found in Hackberry are identified as James Dowd and John Blake. Banco Mspanel president Huynin may face imprisonment after a finance commission probe. Anarchist Victor Wilhelma receives a 15 year sentence in Brussels. Court delays stall Mrs George James S. Steting of Canton Ohio case. Washington items include nominations, tariff rulings, naval procurements, and foreign affairs.
Fire destroyed J M Andersons dry goods in Independence Kansas and Abe Gottmews clothing. loss around 56000. William Judge and Bros carpet store in Philadelphia gutted. loss about 100000. Providence Kentucky tobacco house run by J G Givens destroyed, 700000 pounds of tobacco possibly two thirds of a personal purchase. Rev Dr Knapp, former Queet's college president, vanished from Brighouse England. 26 railroad rack repairmen struck near Altoona Pennsylvania. Ludvig Josephson, composer, dead. Col Mackinnon, ex-secretary of NRA, dead in London. Rudyard Kipling arrived New York. Lord Hallamennyson named governor of South Australia. Isaac Eberly of Columbus Ohio died after weeks ill. Hubert Mitchell, eighty seven, dies in Cincinnati. multi millionaire with varied ventures.
A stock exchange seat sold in New York for 38041 dollars while a new gold strike near Colorado Springs yields 40000 to 100000 dollars per ton. Derbys are regulated by manufacturers, 632 leprosy cases reported in the U S, and the Cherokee-Dawes treaty ratified by Cherokees. The Shenango No 1 ferry near Port Burwell faces dynamite threats, Cripple Creek district posts its heaviest January gold value at 1542000 dollars. Morley’s Gladstone life publishers prepay 10000 pounds, and the American Sugar Beet company plans 5 million preferred and 15 million common stock west of the Missouri. Consolidation of Union Tobacco and North American Commercial filed in Albany. Astoria links to Alaska Packers association. NY manufacturers’ dinner noted. Gov Shaw discusses finance evolution, urging gold standard security. Sun day school delegates, about 2000, planned for Atlanta convention in April. Revenue cutter Moore reports loss of yacht Paul Jones. Glucose Sugar Refining declares 14.4 percent dividend on common stock, payable March 1. Secretary Long invited Europe squadron to Torquay. mayor congratulates navy’s Spanish war success. Miss Violet Deetrick and William Duncan announce engagement. Ice travel records in Yukon shattered by mounted police mail run in nine days ten hours. Ohio wine growers consider a trust. Toledo to Islam join. Mayor Quincy reduces his own salary, cutting department costs by 712 percent, saving 200000 dollars. Chateau Loulte brings 350 repatriated soldiers to Barcelona, 56 deaths en route. Buck introduces rotary cyclone to speed ships 0 percent with less vibration, and British government may pay 28 million for a new device if it passes tests.
Washington February 10 The war livestrenting commission report is in the president’s hands and the commission is dissolved All members including Secretary Weightman and Col Davis met at the White House at 4 16 yesterday The commissioner chair Dodge presented the report and the president congratulated the commissioners The commission states no suppression or glossing over and that the report reflects each member’s honest view They claim unanimity across party lines and that the president saw no part of the report before its official delivery They deny omitting witnesses or altering facts after questioning more than 50 witnesses The country will have the full report without accusations of impropriety or concealment
The body of Gen Calixto Garcia arrives in Havana aboard Nashville. American and Cuban troops guard the coffin draped with Cuban flag as thousands watch a funeral procession to the palace. Official flags stay at half mast until the funeral on Saturday.
Montreal February 10 Agoncillo Marti nut Luu and Filipino leaders report quiet times as they await direct news from Aguinaldo via cable. Agoncillo says he cannot say what he will do now and notes plans for possible actions with seven points to be carried by cable, while denying reliance on Japanese help or overtures to Washington allies. He mentions Filipino friends in Washington kept in place until orders arrive.
The president will leave Washington on February 1 on a special train for Boston to attend the bouquet of the Home Market Club and address the Massachusetts Legislature. Mrs McKinley will not travel, and several speakers on the program will join the presidential party.
An American dispatch reports that within nine miles of Malin the main rebel force has fallen back in retreat while small detachments counteraction. About one third of the invading troops are incapacitated and scattered. Americans tend to wounded rebels, bringing them to hospitals, as natives wonder at the humane motive.
From Manila Gen Ios reports American troops repulsed a twenty hour engagement with Filipinos and now hold the old Spanish advance posts. American artillery and squadron guns destroyed several villages as troops retreat through Manila streets. Arrests reported as natives are restricted. Gen Ittes has no word on other islands and fears for Spanish privateers held by natives.
Lieutenant Alford of Company 1 Twentieth Kansas infantry and a private were killed while reconnoitering near Caloocan Monday evening. Two companies from the Mangga regiment relieved them, driving the Filipinos from the town’s heart as gunboats shelled the suburbs. General Otis recalled the troops amid retreat confusion. The outskirts of Caloocan were burned.
Manila February dispatch notes the military situation remains tense as American troops push inland to Santolan and Caloocan with Otis praised for military talent and energy. Troops and officers are lauded for their performance despite determined native resistance and bold pluck. Two more American victories could roll back Aguinaldo’s prestige and ease the path to settlement.
The London Telegraph reports that American forces have given Filipino rebels a sound thrashing at a relatively low cost. It states U S troops faced Manila safely until reinforcements reach Gen Otis, noting volunteers fought with discipline and gallantry akin to regulars.
Aguinaldo issues proclamations calling Filipino congress to suspend the constitution and to trust God to defend against the foreign foe. A rebel reader quotes support for continued resistance as Americans tighten control in Manila. Nebraska crews recover water works machinery, promising rapid water service restoration.
Two white men, K Bass and W Lavis, were badly clubbed by six Indians near Walker Minnesota. Bass was knocked down in Warren Talvhank's camp, Lavis was beaten while approaching Walker. both are hospitalized. Local sentiment blames the Indians and Commissioner Jones for too lenient policy.
A damaged 19th century note from Mrs Seale Willirt wife of the Reverend Rijnhart mentions her loss after a murder incident. The letter to an Orient destination describes business and belongings tied to the event and names the couple linked to a crime.
The president appointed a court of inquiry to investigate charges against Major General Miles over meat supplied to the army in the Cuban campaigns. The court includes Gen. Wade, Col. Davis, and Col. Gillespie, meeting in Washington on February 18, 1900, with Corbin as adjutant general. Miles has collected evidence but has not chosen counsel, and some material was sent to the war investigation commission.
Duluth Minn reports the worst fire night in years with four dwellings destroyed and families, thrust into 40 below weather, scrambling to dress. Firemen battled stiffened hoses and frozen water as hoses froze and soaked crews, while a firehouse closure hampered response.
Dr A F Stone health commissioner of St Paul was bitten at his Sime Mitchell Avenue home by a stray dog that died of paralytic rabies. Post mortem confirmed virulent rabies. Stone planned to travel to Chicago for Pasteur Institute treatment.
Fire at Ghundy Center Iowa started in a furnace flue and quickly damaged a three story hotel, Herald printing office, a large furniture store, restaurant, shoe store, and two millinery shops. Loss estimated at 51060 with insurance uncertain.
A thief raided Nerm's Henecil merchandise store at Hack Wills in Mason City Iowa. The intruder forced the big door, broke in, and carried away a quantity of goods. The scene remained chaotic with smoke or blast marks noted near the store. Local authorities investigated the incident.
A San Francisco memo notes Guatemala’s government aims to boost rubber production. Officials report daily yields roughly 20,000 trees saved, with four years projected for industry-wide impact and employment support.
Suatelde at Denver, Denver, Feb. Wh-Lenry Rhitheides, United States district attorney, died Prom wetnda inered ly Lindell with a razor, he was Lark one years old. His reason for coming Hig sulelde 16 piknow,na.
Teoh Te Wrankfort AGH and Dob clash amid a fraught dispute tied to Pavendy date hours. Medora SOMOS Lage beer is referenced in the confusion as Leebanird seeks clarity on the event and timing.
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