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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1899
Page
1
A collage of maxims, curious quotes, and commentary from Elgin Iowa reflects social wit and recent events. The page highlights remarks on education, women, memory, and listening, plus notes on Nicola Tesla, Roosevelt, silk trade data, and a visit to Santiago with Admiral Cervera.
A digest of varied items: an artist sentenced to months for a scheme. about 700 dollars in counterfeit coins found in a Buffalo tenement. Kenton county indicts Police Judge Didly for malfeasance. A wife shoots at her deserting husband in Lehigh. Chicago cases reveal disposal of a wife for property. Albany dispatch names Ben Shore and Coleman Adams to probe canal funds. A Kansas cattle fugitive flees to South America. Obituaries include Rev Daniel Wise, Capt Charles Hawley, Col Charles Davis, Prof James Schonek, Col Thomas Osborn. Mrs Anna Averell donates 50000 for Presbyterian hospital beds.
Washington reports President's recess appointments of ministers and army officers, with several confirmations, and plans to submit a peace treaty to the Senate. Cuban tariff talks, a possible extra session, Pacific cable talks, and notes on Fashoda and Madrid intrigue are also noted alongside naval expansion.
A wide range of mining results and corporate updates are reported. Ore samples show high gold content at Northern Lighs and profits from cyanide processing in Veouseam Mehadis district. Jubilee and Merceding millings yield strong per ton returns, while stock dividends and bank liquidations reflect ongoing financial shifts. International news covers Spain’s Havana troops, Newfoundland governorship, and tariff-like measures.
Chicago reports a Cuban crisis as troops led by Gen. Menocal reportedly refuse U S allegiance and crowds in Havana rally around the insurgents. The dispute centers on Gen Brooke barring Cuban troops from evacuation ceremonies, with authorities urging restraint while fears of U S Cuban conflict rise.
General Brooke reports from Havana that relief measures are in place for the distressed in Havana and its province. Gen Teelag provides for subsistence, Gen Ludiow arranges city needs, Maj Greenenough and Mr onl organize large distributions from the Comal at La Regla. Supplies will reach all needy as quickly as found.
A blaze at the stable of Mrs. James Brooks in New York December 36 gutted the structure. Cornelius McGanney, asleep in the loft, perished in the fire along with ten horses. The incident details are incomplete due to OCR errors but indicate a fatal stable fire.
A man identified as Vivian Ta. Smith, allegedly real name 1. 8. Slateh, was arrested in Richmond after a misappropriation case involving $790 is linked to Tilin. The report notes the suspect faced charges and police planned further action.
A violent gale swept the English coast near Creat Tritain with wrecks reported and damage seen at several Bos locations. Early reports indicate widespread effects on shipping as authorities assess losses and rescue efforts continue.
Washington reports indicate Merriam, former Minnesota governor, may be selected as secretary and envoy to St Petersburg. Despite mixed signals, discussions with President McKinley have continued. Davis reportedly remains cautious but not openly opposed. Merriam’s name has also surfaced for other diplomatic roles abroad.
The adjourned convention in St Paul was very successful with no dissent. J D Bond of St Eau was chosen president after six years as secretary. W S Webster of Minneapolis became secretary and Miss Jennie Stevens of Mankato was named corresponding secretary. William Anglus of Warren elected treasurer. Gov elect Landway spoke briefly, with Mayor Kiefer of St Paul and Minot-wleet Gray of Minneapolis attending and applauding.
A blaze swept Elevator X on the Hastings and Dakota line at Eleventh Avenue South, destroying the annex and grain worth over 200,000 bushels. Insurance covers the loss, with salvage possible from unusable corn stock. rail line damages and debris blocked the tracks.
At the closing general session of the Wisconsin Teachers association the following were chosen for offices: President John T. Phivin of Dodge County schools first vice president W. H. Elson of West Superior second vice president Fannie Helcomb of Milwaukee third vice president H. C. Ruey of Peshtito secretary H. A. WhipMe of Whitewater treasurer L. Morrison of Merrill executive committee Miss Rosen Swart Oshkosh Charles Dytor Wauwatosa G. N. Trub hard Madison B. Hydickson Aghland and G. Stns River Falls.
Maj B G Bement of the United States volunteer engineer corps is discharged effective January 1. A member of the St Paul water board, he is expected to return and complete the balance of his term.
The Heghew residence at Biamarcik fell to a fire that consumed Gen. Alexander Wughes’s home, noted as the finest in the city and state. Nearly all furniture saved. loss about $10,000 with $7,000 insured. Cause remains unknown and preoccupation with an unexplained canoe incident appears.
Louis Travaile was acquitted after a three day trial on the charge of murdering Joshua Shepard last October. Landella, arrested for drunkenness near the murder scene, was linked to the night’s events as Shepard was seen around 11 o'clock.
Police halted a cocking main on the city outskirts involving Milwaukee and Chicago birds. Twenty two men are jailed or detained and warrants are issued for the arrest of sixteen others in connection with the event.
The official canvass of the governor race shows Pho. dove Hoosevelt Darglty leading Van Wyel by 17,780 votes in Albany.
A tense Johannesburg scene unfolds as Uitlanders protest government measures and anti–British policies. A 5,000-strong demonstration pleads for protection, while Boer newspapers discuss war and harsh calls against authorities. A policeman faces a murder charge reduced to manslaughter amid volatile conditions.
A report from Taranavibo Dec 30 says former Captain Dreyfus, held on the Isle of Diable for three years, has been moved to Cayenne and is being shipped toward France. Authorities expect transfer to France following Court of Cassation orders, but exact destination remains unresolved.
The War Department orders Col. Kimball to secure an iron cable ship of 1000 to 1200 tons for use as a cable ship in the Philippines. The vessel will be stationed as a guide ship or used as transport if needed, with existing orders for marine cable and equipment.
In San Antonio Texas a Wells-Vargo company office reports a major robbery. About 60000 in currency and 600 in gold are missing. The delivery wagon driver, trusted with the funds, is missing and the alarm was sounded. The incident occurred December 30.
In New York on December 80, Frank Jay Gould, youngest son of the late Gould family, paid a record high price for vent stock on the New York Stock Exchange, signaling a notable market demand for the security.
In Carlinville the coal shaft strike ends with union miners resuming work after Alva Witt, the tapian whose discharge was demanded, suddenly resigns from his position. The event halts ongoing controversy and restores production at TL plant.
A 25 year old inmate was hanged for the murder of David S Lambert, a teacher. He was the youngest person to be executed in the prison.
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