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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1899
Page
6
News from Washington notes anxiety in official circles over Iloilo. Dispatches indicate insurgents may hold the city as Spanish forces retreat. Gen Otis orders rapid actions, signaling possible surrender demands and further military moves in the Philippines.
Madrid reports a long audience between Gen Weyler and the queen regent fueling intense interest. The press notes sympathy for Premier Sagasta but warns the crisis must not be sacrificed to illness, with San Carlos pursuing a loan through multiple agencies after yesterday's Madrid negotiations.
Washington reports Guam will likely differ from other U S possessions by having a naval rather than civilian governor. The move aims to secure a naval base for warships, with the navy to hold exclusive control. Guam's population exceeds 4,000, including about 1,400 people of European extraction.
Slimt Akiets New York reports Thomas Seabrooke the actor fled a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. He states his liabilities are 1075 and that his only property is one scarf pin.
Malton Wisconsin December 30 Cov Sea fell las decided on the appointment of Albert T Holliday of Watertown to succeed Oscar B Aweltuch who resigned as quartermaster general of the national guard.
The report lists bid and ask quotes for wheat corn oats and rye from Duluth Minneapolis Chicago and St Paul along with dairy and cattle prices. It notes December and May wheat futures and spot grain prices, plus hogs cattle and lamb values from St Paul Sioux City and Chicago markets.
Government and state health boards condemn alum in baking powders as unsafe. A partial list of powders sold in stores includes Calumet Home Atlas Bengal K C Cameo Loyal Chapman’s Palace Chicago Yeast Puritan Columbia Perfection Crown Primrose Delicatesse Reliable Echo Snow Ball Globe Unrivated Grant’s Bon Bon Whittle Cross Gold Medal White Lily Zipp’s Crystal Flatel. Prices under twenty five cents per pound are flagged as alum. World’s Fair tests rejected alum powders but awarded Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder for purity and leavening quality.
Washington reports the War Department expects definite word within twenty four hours on the Tetle incident and Gen Otis may soon relay information from Gen Miller. Officials see no immediate alarm though Honolulu and insurgent forces loom as potential decisive factors in the crisis. The Amelia force is about 2700 against an estimated 10 000 insurgents with the expected outcome still uncertain. The Chronicle editorial suggests a short sharp action might compel insurrectionists to yield.
London reports that detained Carlists are allegedly tortured to compel oath to King Alfonso and disclose Carlist plots. Seville corre spondent notes denials from Helally while asserting widespread use of torture in Spanish prisons and records indicating such abuse.
Manistee Michigan December reports detail Bruce and Alice Mitkas, children of Tilman Mikus of Maple Grove township, burned alive in their home when a blaze trapped them after the father left briefly. Firemen found only charred remains despite rescue attempts.
The cruiser Buffalo arrived at Port Said, en route to Manila, after a sixteen and a half day voyage from New York. She has broken naval records for speed and carries 700 sailors to reinforce Dewey's fleet whose time has long expired.
In Cleveland Ohio on December 30 charges were filed in the circuit court by the committees of the delegation tasked with formulating the charges. The action targets Judge I J Dethau bmugh and Senator Vernon HM Burke.
In Hla Acenunin Nasi N . ., Dec Hh RB It Railey, cashier of the Colvbrook Na tional bank, was arrested charged with the disappropriation of funds of the bank. The shortage a placed at $650,000.
A historical dispatch indicates a formal order affecting Minnesota troops, with potential muster outs tied to volunteers in Malta and broader considerations by the President. The report notes possible homeward orders for volunteers who arrived in the Philippines before last summer, while the Thirteenth Minnesota’s status remains unsettled.
Washington December reports the War Department issuing orders assigning Maj. Gen. Lawton to service in the Philippines under Gen. Otis. The appointment marks a high-importance role as second in command to Otis, with potential to lead military actions if Otis becomes governor general.
Washington December 80 Tear Admiral Sampson held talks at the navy department with Bearstary Tita about conditions in Wavana and the sixth. Admiral Simpson is a victim of the mip and, though improved, remains feeble and will likely need a long rest before resuming active duty. If relapses occur his health may worsen and he’ll stay in command of the North Atlantic station with New York as flagship.
The auxiliary cruiser Yosemite departs from the navy yard for Norfolk then to Manila with supplies and 600 men for Admiral Dewey. Commanded by Commander G I Ide, she sails via the Suez Canal to Mantia and then to Guam, a new U S possession in the Philippines.
Washington December 30. Quartermaster General has completed plans to bring home the bodies of American officers and soldiers buried at Santiago and surrounding points in Cuba Porto Rico and Haiti. Officers have inspected the grounds and identified the remains with care.
A man and a woman were caught on a sixty foot bridge by the express near Dodgeville Wisconsin on December 30. The woman clung to an outer timber to save herself while the man fell to the frozen ground below. The man, about fifty, is badly injured and not expected to live. The woman, twenty two, identifies the man as Teanne Kunzsteker from Dubuque Town.
King Humbert signs decree delivering punishments for rioters from last spring. Over 200 court martial sentences and about 2,000 civil court condemnations have been executed, with removals from benefits and broader impact on criminals amid the upheaval.
See the Agent reports Commissioner Jones directs InMan Agent Sutherland to raise residents’ concerns over lack of schooling and essentials. They will visit four reserves: White Earth, Leech Lake, Cass Lake, and Red Lake to address the issues and report back.
Fragmentary report from Chicago describes Joseph Kasper formerly of Shourds Kasper jewelry house who shot himself. Police say he had access to funds and was charged after leaking details of a diamond purchase plan.
A compiled statement shows about 120000 head of livestock being fed for market along the Gulf Line between Cotg vate and Sint Fe railways with the majority destined for Cuba.
Fire heavily damaged the Bathe and Stays hardware store in Washington on December showing a total wreck with losses. Damaged building estimated at 70,000 dollars with 10,000 dollars in stock damage and 40,000 dollars in insurance considerations.
Washington Dec 30 The Navy is set to lose one of its brightest young officers Past Engineer Walter McFarland now attached to the Bureau of Steam Engineering as assistant to Engineer in Chief Melville He will resign to become assistant general manager of Westinghouse in Pittsburgh with a salary four times his government pay The offer honors his combined scientific and practical qualifications.
Reports from Bevin on December 30 describe an American warship reaching Apia, Samoa. Commentators suggest President McKinley will pursue plans in his Congress address, with the Vossische Zeitung noting Britain may back the United States to curb German influence and prevent exclusive German control.
Cannery operators in Vancouver and B C fear Dominion government rules will force closures and shifts to American aid. Officials warn the industry could lose about 4 060 000 in annual spending if transfers to the United States proceed, prompting a call for action.
Reports detail a Missouri murder near Ambrose involving William Barton airok and Caleb with a deadly chase and posse, then a Gainesville suspect. A west-bound freight collided with an east-bound passenger train near Baltimore, injuring seven. Masson and Dupont duel ends with Dupont wounded. Masson’s weapon grazes him.
Dec 30 Havana dispatch reports Maj. Gen. Braske not recognizing the Cuban army and planning disbandment measures. Auxiliary police may form. voluntary Cuban police efforts discouraged in Mirana, Santa Clara, and Pinar. Incidents include street taunts and pro Spanish chants, with clashes between Cuban and American factions and several injuries reported.
In Santiago de Cuba on a December day, 180 workers in the Santiago street department parade in white uniforms. General Wood attended with Mrs Barbour the health commissioner and department superintendent praised the day’s effective street cleaning progress. Congressman Binghart witnessed the event and expressed satisfaction with the cleaner city appearance.
An intoxicated young man mistook a home for a dance hall near Vinneu, leading to a deadly confrontation with a resident. The intruder drew a weapon after an attempted eject, fatally wounding the homeowner and fatally injuring another.
Fragmentary notice reports a collapse on Prom Areata near Tuldavek mountain harming a hotel and several houses. About seven people were injured in the incident near Switwertaat village, with a Patr of Lomion affected.
A Cleveland Leader quote notes social expectations and remarks on wealth and status in a woman’s suitors. The dialogue contrasts appearances with real fortune, suggesting a man’s generosity matters in elite social circles. The piece reflects attitudes of wealth and marriage within society.
A fragmented notice lists patents granted to Minneapolis figures including Geo. P. Albright for a mechaanten motor James D. Hatcher for plaited fabric Swan Holgren for an heating stove Alfred Johnson for a wheat separator and washer William Melntost for a combined boiler check and blow off cock Henry Murckle for running gear Amin TL Neubert for bang branding machine John B. Robbins for reusing old asphalt pavement Merwin Lothrop I Johnson and others noted in a Building address in St Paul Minnesota
The advertisement claims Mail's Catarrh Cure as the only positive remedy for catarrh, a constitutional disease, with a $100 reward for any cure failure. It touts testimonials, outlines internal use, and promotes other products like Hall's Family Pills and Vitality Pill. Also mentions cold remedies, teething syrups, and humorous tidbits about marriage and love.
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