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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1897
Page
1
The column surveys social quirks and public matters with a mix of wry commentary and local notes. It mentions a half breed Indian claiming part of Kansas City, pugilist Corbett denying a backstage fight, and a preacher facing scrutiny. It also reports December customs receipts at 10,779,412 and internal revenue at 13,198,998, noting shifts from November and December 1895.
Edward Everett Hale asked whether a young man from the country spends evenings at a dime museum or a bookkeeping school. He warned the choice effects not just morals but the destiny of half a century and possibly the nation’s future.
New York women discuss inroads on home life by club and lecture culture. A speaker laments lost privacy for the home-maker and cites babies aged six struck by the fever. The flu desiecle woman is said to have no time to make timely pleas.
The latest French census shows no rebound in birth rates. France’s total population rise since 1891 is only 175,027, with foreigners decreasing. Large towns grow slightly, many rural areas shrink, and 24 departments gain people while 63 lose. Interior Minister Barthou notes rising emigration but overall population remains stationary in numbers.
A destitute man found a large roll of money, could not lift it due to his disability, and hid it. A bootblack boy appeared, the man hired him to help retrieve the cash, then the boy grabbed the money and fled, escaping pursuit.
The text reports that American women married to foreign nobles fuel daily scandal in Europe. Princess de Chi goay and Baroness Lucia Wagenheim are named amid adulterous intrigues with Count Wajte mar Uexkuell. The baron reportedly fought 42 duels to defend honor and may duel again for similar reasons, while clinging to a wife with a $1,000,000 dowry.
The Senate in executive session confirms S Penry of California as register of the land office at Sacramento and G B Corbyn as receiver of public moneys there. Isaac H. Stonberger of Missouri nominated for solicitor general. The Arkansas judiciary district reorganization bid favored by the house judiciary committee. Hall National Bank of Mount Vernon Illinois authorized to begin business with 60 000 capital. Kittitas Valley National Bank of Olensburg Washington assessed 100 percent on stockholders following a July failure. most stock held in the West.
A series of obituaries and notices reported across cities include Albert M. Billings of Chicago dead, City Engineer William Smith of Philadelphia, Lance Sylvester in Virden, and Sir Bates Thurston in the Wifi islands. Postmaster Anson Gregory indicted for murder in Galesburg, and Matthew G. Upton, veteran journalist, dies in San Francisco. John F. E. Northrop of Tasex dies in Connecticut. Mrs Marilla M. Ricker seeks a Colombia post, linking voting rights to the McKinley era.
Series of fatal and costly incidents across US and UK. Miner Henry McDonald killed at Linton Indiana by coworker Jesse Maverty. Pittsburg property fire valued at $100000. collapse of viaduct scaffold in Cornwall England kills twelve. steamer Angleman ashore near Liverpool with all crew summoned. City of Agra passengers saved after Onega loss. Toursville shop fire at Princeton Indiana destroys machinery. 200 workers laid off. Penn Township resident Cyrus Longnecker found dead, presumed drowning. Freight train splits on Baltimore and Ohio line injuring crew. head end collision near Montgomery Alabama kills engineer Kirkland and injures fireman. operator flees into woods.
In Hoppertown Mick James Sawyer officer resists arrest and a fatal shooting occurred. A safe at Clearfield post office was blown open with $1000 in stamps and $800 cash stolen. Mrs Samona Gutieries arrested at Albuquerque on suspected poisoning of her husband who died last Tuesday. Nels Bengon, thirty, murdered in Minneapolis.
The article notes several criminal cases and penalties. A man and two women, named perpetrators, are charged in a local assault with tar and feathers. a colored man faces similar fates. In Chicago, Thomas Redmond nicknamed Texas Em shot John Stewart after a dispute over a beer. Billy Young received a murder verdict with life imprisonment urged. Bank president McConnell of Osceola faces embezzlement and falsifying charges. Canadian Pacific worker Drinkwater is robbed and injured on Sherbrooke Street in Montreal.
Foreign notes report plague in Afghanistan and Armenian relief funds. Canadian Pacific earnings fall to 342000 for the week ending February 7. London dispatch notes Cuban reform debates. Pearl Harbor funding advances. Ontario brewers appeal dismissed. Archduke Otto arrives in Berlin to ceremonial welcome. a grand ball honors President Diaz in Mexico City, eclipsing local events in New York.
In Nebraska a sugar war unfolds as the so called trust faces opposition from the Southern Refining Company. The item notes a broad array of topics from international appointments to railroads and lumber markets, ending with French demand for American oak.
Dispatches report Gen. Gomes with about 4,000 insurgents rallying in Puerto Príncipe, while Weyler pushes from Sancti Spiritus to trap him. Weyler aims to envelop the Cuban commander with two Spanish wings and force a decisive engagement. Gomes allegedly slips the cordon and advances with 6,000 cavalry and 10,000 infantry, capturing a fort after a midnight assault.
Foreign admirals order Greece to lower flags and withdraw marine guards from consulates. Reports say 100 Mussulmane killed at Sarakinos and Selnos as Mussulman volunteers prepare for Selines. British Italian torpedo boats halt Greek Hydra. Col. Vassos plans attacks on strategic points amid frontiers and troop mobilizations.
Governor Atkinson ordered two Atlanta militia companies to guard the Decatur court house as Edward Flanagan, accused of murdering Mrs. Allen and Miss Ruth Slack, faced trial. To ensure safety the prisoner remained in Decatur jail and a machine gun battery plus four more regiments were put on standby.
Berlin reports Emperor William wired the czar seeking a personal interview over Crete affairs. The Black Sea fleet has sailed for Constantinople under Grand Duke Alexis.
Feb 19 Galveston reports the street crew dispute ended as the amended terms are accepted. Workers return to duties at the previous wage scale, restoring order after last year's trouble and resumption of full operations in the port district.
The gathering led by Wisconsin Governor and union president addressed food product legislation and appointed Mosava Mnarvisi Minnesota Keith Illinois White Massachusetts Hoffman Kansas and Brandmin Iowa to aA Ways and Means committee to raise funds. Additional committees were formed for membership and fundraising. A resolution by Broadman Town urged sending petitions to the U S Senate for Grant bi passage.
A well dressed woman posed as a visitor to Mrs. Hunter’s home in Minneapolis on February 19. She asked to see Mrs. Hunter, waited in the parlor with the maid present, then stole several valuables before fleeing.
Winona Minnesota February reports a local inventor presenting three devices. The transformer converts two fish potential alternating current to direct current of equal potential. A break piece for the induction coil reduces vibration and noise. A tangent wire tester is also described.
In Crookston Minnesota on February 1 a countywide ballot recount started to decide if Garfield County is carried. Disputed votes have been tallied and Garfield remains four votes short of carrying. The full recount should be finished by tomorrow night.
Minnesota editors convened at the Commercial club in St Paul with Mayor Doran welcoming attendees. President Eastman delivered his annual address and papers on editorial craft were presented by association members.
Minneapolis February 19 police raided the home of an alleged shoplifter on Third avenue south. It was alleged the woman had taken many articles from Olson's and other stores. She escaped before officers arrived but several missing items were recovered.
An elderly man around sixty registered at the Hotel Tollefson in Mabel Minnesota and was found dead in bed the next morning. Doctors suspect heart disease as the cause of death. identity listed as J. St. Evang of Rushford.
Money for the River Washington February 10 The general deficiency bill reported to the house contains an appropriation of 325000 for improving the Mississippi river from the mouth of the Ohio to St Paul and 2000000 to continue improvements from the mouth of the Missouri to St Paul.
In Tiincaton Minnesota February 19 G Williamson was removed by the board of education and A P Thomas elected principal of the public school in his stead. There has been a clash between the ex-principal and the school for several months.
Elyston Minn Feb 1 IL D Manville partner at Veal and Manville died suddenly of apoplexy at age 47. A widower, he was well known in the community and had moved to Elyston from Ownton several years ago.
Committees from both branches of the legislature visited the Faribault school for the feeble minded in Minn and attended an entertainment performed by the children after taking supper together.
Sherii Tolston of Ellsworth arrives with requisition papers for Harry Williams, charged with stenting wheat from Frank Muulou of Oak Grave, as Hastings authorities pursue the case reported on February 19.
Wardens arrest eleven Centerville fishermen during a PortMenn fishing patrol near Anoka Minnesota. One suspect is an eleven year old boy. Authorities say the men resisted authorities and were taken into custody by state wardens.
At Valuablen Stalon near Montevideo Minnesota on February 1 a valuable trotting horse was stolen during Peter Silvernala's absence from the farm along with a valuable watch and other articles.
At the close of count J W S Lindley the defaulting county treasurer was sentenced to four years on a guilty plea. Grand Duke George VIII Crume Batoum February 18 Grand Duke George of Russia heir presumptive to the throne in frail health has begun a sea cruise departing for Constantinople first.
Women Pry Publishing Canton announces a new charitable project to publish a monthly paper for five months. They invite boys and girls to submit lost stories and essays with prizes for winners.
A gruesome 19th century axe murder in Winona Num. A man named Spicer found Mrs Waldron, two twin children, Mrs Spleer, and Thomas Spleur dead in a massacre near Winona. Authorities investigated while residents blamed local Indians and called for swift justice.
Washington Feb 19 The Senate after a protracted session confirms the nomination of Charles F Amidon to be United States district judge for the district of North Dakota by a 35 to 14 vote. The nomination faced opposition from Senator Hansbrough with speeches against by Senators Linger and Brown and support by Senators Hoar Duly and Honacti.
Jamestown North Dakota February 1 1 W Wescott Spring Creek stockman Bunton county reports the loss of OL from his bunch of 250 horses. This is one of the heaviest losses of the winter. On the ranges no weather losses have been reported since the early big storm. Stock generally coming through in excellent shape, far better than expected.
A brutal Montana crime day in Anaconda features a double murder, a gambling house hold up, and a jail delivery incident. Victims named are Mrs. Frank Dresser and Sherman Ransom, killed by the wronged husband, Frank Dresser, who confronted them.
Grace Lloward, daughter of Joe Lloward, a prominent New York journalist, voluntarily leaves control of the Tudlan school on Crow Creek West arvasion after nine years in charge. The sale of interest to be funded by government is noted.
The North Dakota Y M C A convention began a three day session with delegates welcomed by the city council president in Mayor Johnson’s absence. Secretary Messer of the Chicago Y M C A spoke and an interesting program was arranged.
The governor has sent to the Senate a message naming appointments: Albert W. Thompson of Oshkosh and Charles Tittelkow of Milwaukee to the board of normal regents. St. Peterhick of Milwaukee to the state board of control.
Tadge Glaepell has granted a decree of absolute divorce to Tula Solberg from her husband in Duzey Griggs county. The couple wed in Valley City in 1854 and faced public scrutiny as neighbors aided the separation.
Gov Ting and supporters of reform failed to win House approval for a measure to back an investigation into alleged illegal freight rates and discrimination in favor of large shippers. The earlier resolution passed 86 to unknown, creating a committee for inquiry.
Washington reports United States Consul General Penfield at Cairo states the year just closed was the most remunerative for the Suez Canal. Traffic value approached 19 million dollars, marking a peak in canal business.
Winnipeg Feb 19 The provincial legislature opened today with the lieutenant governor delivering a throne speech calling for a conciliatory settlement of the school question. The speech signals legislative work aimed at resolving tensions over education policy.
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