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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1897
Page
1
In Elgin Iowa a columnist muses on public demand and liberty suggesting a curfew for adults. He says some people resist change, while others seek freedom through effort and humility. The piece notes limited railroad expansion in several states and contrasts American and French roles for women.
A Susquehanna family reports a crow that drinks beer and hides evidence by breaking a bottle and carrying shards away. A tale of a town with thirteen churchgoers supporting a minister amid hard times, suggesting too many churches and ministers despite economic strain.
Architects and health experts testified before a board of trade committee as they debate a height limit. The fire chief cited firefighting difficulties beyond 125 feet. Charles S. Wilson of the board of health warned that above seventy feet city air carries smoke and gas, water delivery to upper floors is hard, and risks of fire and collapse rise.
The Bank of Spain already furnished vast funds to the government and advanced nearly 40 million dollars to loan subscribers, shaping it into the major financier of the Cuban loan. With government credits exceeding 250 million and only 30 million in paid capital plus reserves, the bank faces an unsustainable strain risking disaster.
The United States government was the heaviest contributor to the presidential campaign effort. Campaign literature mailed free by Congressmen would cost about 10 million in postage, plus 5 million from various departments, totaling 15.6 million dollars spent by Uncle Sam.
Secretary Serbert reports from Norfolk navy yard that the United States vessel Alliance, a school ship for naval apprentices, went ashore at Cape Henry Virginia but arrived safely to Newport News. Capt Zilineki, a dynamite inventor, is retired in Washington pursuing military instruction in public schools and decoration of schoolhouses with U S flags.
W O D McLaughlin Sioux City architect dies suddenly at home amid poisoning speculation. The Earl of Kinnoull, born 1827, dies leaving Lord Hay of Kinninus as heir. General A M Smith funeral in St Louis attended by officials and a US Army battalion. Lady Henry Somerset undergoes operation after a recent accident and is improving. Sims Reeves bankrupt entrepreneur born 1822 after a famed singing career. David D. Phillips Republican politician dies at Pottaville Pa from stomach cancer aged 50. former Congressman and GOP delegate.
Miss Catherine Springer of Berne orphans home is arrested for applying improper faith care to an inmate. Bradley's bank in Eldon Iowa is robbed the safe blown open with 5000 to 8000 dollars missing. Francis Wolf found dead in San Francisco room amid murder mystery. Louis C Evang of Springfield Ohio shows no ill effects after suicide attempt. Miss Charlotte Brown in St Louis school struck unconscious by pupil. Taylor the Missouri outlaw captured at Jacobs Ranch California and jailed. Lizzie Chapman near Homerville Georgia kills child with a knot after failed capture. Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania bank bombing attempt blamed on lone depositor resentment. John Breeze deputy sheriff Westchester County New York in transit with Arthur Palmer, an alias, charged with family murder in Larchmont New York.
From Foreign Shorea a brief note says 1 18 were surprised by price declines in the United States and crop returns for 1896 do not warrant a low mood. The Seatlang yard police have not received any reward for recovering stolen jewelry but remain hopeful. Canadian cattle dealers expect to boost export trade after forty days quarantine is eased. The London emigration office warns Englishmen against emigration to South Dakota with agent payments. A Cuban war feat from Pivar del Rio reports an attempted abduction of Col. San Martin led by the Lone Star company.
A mixed-tact report outlines brigades of shipping and trials, noting the cruise Philadelphia returning from the Southern coast and a New York City foreman appointment. It covers estate actions by Mrs. Leland Stanford, relief shipments in Nebraska, and a Washington inaugural march with Cheyenne and Arapahoe delegates. Also reported are a Michigan debate team, a dog versus a donkey dog fight, a Dayton jail quarantine, a large mining company sale in Boston, a Port Gibson verdict, and the Hamburg America liner Pennsylvania's Belfast trial trip and specs.
The Montague English coin collection third portion sold in London over seven days for 43019 dollars. Items included a Juxon medal at 3850, a Mary I ryal at 210, an angel of Philip and Mary at 108, and Cromwell pattern pieces with values from 100 to 760 dollars. Notable pieces feature a Portefract gold unit at 600 and a James II era crown at 98 pounds. New York Sun reports this auction success.
A Cincinnati Enquirer item recounts a tale of a man who reportedly traded his wife for a pipe, prompting Mrs. Ferry-Weil and others to remark on the affair and its implications for household rules and smoking in the home.
Madison February 12 The governor’s message to the Wisconsin Legislature declares a treasury deficit of 241,850 with a cash balance of 40,900 built from state loans and bank overdrafts. Railroads advanced funds totaling 160,000 and one bank account is overdrawn 102,000. The report urges immediate action to restore revenue and credit, proposing a 1/5 tax for 1867 and 1865 and stricter deposit security. The governor criticizes state departments for mismanagement and bank holdings.
J W Davis a Detroit merchant was bound over to the grand jury in 1500 bonds after surrendering all but birds he claims were stolen in a case charging shipping 16000 birds out of the state. Officers continue to search for the missing birds as the date is February 12 in Moorhead Minnesota.
The Odd Fellows of the state held meetings in January to choose grand lodge officers. Elected were J. Nierling Tamestown grand master Henry Wale Devitz Lake grand representative Sidney DeLong Wahpeton deputy grand master D pictsoun Ry Grand Forks grand secretary.
A. D. Swan reports the Yankton reservation well is a gush er delivering 1,600 gallons per minute with seventy pounds pressure and 775 feet depth. It is the first of two government wells to refill the dry bed of Lake Andes on the reservation.
Rock Valley Iowa February 12 Aliss Mary Gacke longtime leading miliner in the city became violently ill Monday evening. She was taken before officials at Orange City and will likely be removed to Independence for care.
A February 12 wire report from Fox Lake Wisconsin lists the destruction of multiple businesses including John Medley’s restaurant John Mahoney’s saloon Michael Welc’s saloon Schmidt Bros.’ saloon IrlMM Roucholze’s harbor shop McCarthy’s express agency and Murphy Bros.’ jewelry store Loss estimated at 10000 with parity in sured and unspecified details.
Graceville Jaceville Mina reports the Dwight milla in early February showing record business with $3,100 barrels of flour and over 5.5 million pounds of feed produced. Wages totaled more than $15,000, reflecting a strong local economy amid a busy period. A separate incident from Kenosha Wisconsin notes a stranger robbed Richter's restaurant, taking $16 after forcing the owner to shell out, with three patrons fleeing.
While Charles Nortluppadtte and a new resident were at the barn, their two year old cat woke from sleep, jumped on a chair, fell into a barrel of water, and drowned in an accidental death.
The Wisconsin Odd Fellows Mutual Life Insurance company, organized to meet needs, made an assignment to John Fulton of Wisconsin Water.
A trust deed for 1 500 000 dollars from the National Linseed Oil company to George Sherron of New York has been filed with the register of deeds in Minneapolis.
Five indictments returned by the grand jury at Mount Pleasant name Arthur Court ney and Sam Earheart in a wholesale farm robbery case. Knarbare fully confessed, implicating Courtney.
The Lutheran Synod branch in Minneapolis titled Llo Minnegsoti elected Nev. J. Freming of Yoso as president and Key. G. Rast of Red Wing as vice president. 1B. A. Erickson was named secretary and G. Bodlu treasurer for the organization.
Washington Feb 12 The president presented to the senate a report from Secretary Olney on the arrest of American citizen Gaspar Betancourt by Spanish authorities at Havana. The record shows protests by Gen. Lee, orders to hand Betancourt to civil courts, and telegrams urging immediate communication of charges or release. Gen. Lee notes continued delays, Betancourt kept in solitary for 288 hours, and a Feb. 9 telegraph stating Betancourt and Aden were at liberty.
In Chicago on February 12 the glass manufacturers and jobbers clash as meetings fail to resolve terms. Manufacturers continue production creating stock buildup while jobbers seek foreign suppliers, threatening the wholesalers’ system.
Washington February 12 Senate discussion on the Anglo American arbitration treaty occupied most of the day in executive session. Senator Turple supported ratification while Senator Morgan led opposition to ratification. No amendments or treaty provisions were acted upon, though some progress was noted.
Lorhi A. Thurston ex Tinawaiian minister to the United States arrived from the islands. He is president of the Annexation club of Honolulu and expects to push missionary work in support of the annexation movement before returning home.
February 12 Indiana Waellington reports the senate appropriations committee nearly decided to amend the Indian appropriation bill. The proposed proviso, drafted by Senator Pettigrew, would replace the prior plan by the committee on Indian affairs for reforms in Indian Territory.
Evansville Indiana faces a water shortage as ice blocks push waterworks pipes out of service. No defense against fire remains with the city relying on inadequate wells and private systems amid a drastic supply disruption.
A group of snail buildings burned at Port Arthur. Two bodies were recovered from the ruins, including one believed to be Joseph Steve from the Northern Minnesota mining region.
Dan St art was interviewed during a through town stop on the way to Nevida. A potential West partner besides the Carbott-Fitzslinnnous affair could be Dixatr and Erne, suggesting possible future collaboration or travel.
Memphis judge rules Memphis to Charleston railroad must be sold with consolidated mortgage preceding the general mortgage. In Missouri, Jefferson City ruling denies Duestrow’s request as supreme court overrules motion to transfer case to division No 2 for court en banc.
Gertie Underwood, once keeper of a license of fame at Megina, died after a severe scuffle turned into a fatal exposure incident. A resident of Megina, she had previously come from Minneapolis or Milwaukee and suffered fatal injuries from the fight and subsequent freezing.
Not guilty verdict not achieved with WHI settling charges against missing ex-Cashier 5. P. Stone of the bankrupt Sioux City Savhauge bank. Settlement talks centered on the bank’s charges and Stone’s disappearance.
Reads like a compact news blurb noting St. John Catholic plans a $12,000 night-school building in Marshfield Wisconsin for spring. Mentions Decorah Iowa electric light upgrade and a boxing event in Carson Nevada with Dan Stuart referenced.
Philo McGilth, who led the Chinese fleet in the Yalu and Yan River battles during the China Japan war, shot himself in Post Graduate Hospital. He was found with two revolvers and a note of apology. Once famed for gallantry, headaches and confinement followed after battle wounds.
Washington reports Secretary Herbert denies California leaders request to assign a naval vessel to transport wheat and corn to India. He states modern ships are unfit for cargoes and cannot carry enough coal for the long Calif to India voyage without refueling at an intermediate port.
Coal in Cincinnati fell again to 1.60 per ton as the Cain Pelven department store cut from 2 earlier. Dealers expect further cuts toward 1.25 with 18,000 tons bought to push a loss-making sale. Coal has not been so cheap in Cincinnati in years.
Cleveland reports steel and iron interests unsettled by the collapse of the steel pool. Business leaders expect price changes and wage considerations to shift as vendors seek to recoup losses. The era may move to a new basis with renewed activity following the upheaval.
War correspondent Sylvester Scoville, arrested in Cuba, will be tried by a Spanish tribunal. The Department of State reports the trial must occur in Santa Spiritus, the province where the offense was committed, mirroring U S practice.
Feb 12 report claims rebellion in theatrical circles against a powerful syndicate called theater vast led by Nat Goodwin and others. The Times cites organized effort to unite the profession in a crusade against the syndicate restraint.
The Washington and Lee University board of trustees elected William S Wilson postmaster general as its new president to replace the resigned Gen G W G Lee in Lexington Virginia. Also news notes Jebb owner of the United States sugar refinery at Waukegan vanished prompting a Lexow committee subpoena for explanation of refinery and starch works use.
February reports from Calm Run North Dakota describe storms keeping railroads busy with rotary operations while grain elevators fill to capacity and relief delays loom. The weather disrupts shipments and heightens logistic strain across the region.
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