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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
1
The page blends humorous maxims with brief notes on public affairs. It discusses university hiring standards for drinkers, Mexican trade efforts in Chicago, proposed Kansas and Illinois agricultural stations, and a Dawes banking survey. Also reports on immigrant trends, swindles, and the hamster invasion in Europe.
Washington report highlights strict immigrant law enforcement and de ports. A China Mexico treaty is signed in Washington. Bailey of Kansas supports sheep-dipping reform. Government divisions cite holidays delaying public work. US agrees to fund return of Spanish prisoners’ families from the Philippines. Census reapportionment triggers electoral inquiries in the South. Mint director notes money supply not hindered by speculation. Secretary Gage cites National City Bank for deposits due to high security and a $4 million bond contribution.
Aguinaldo's wife and evangelist Dwight Moody die. Ornithologist Prof Cours passes in Baltimore. Ezra Hoss found dead at Olver house Indiana. Carnegie donates 2600 to Dunfermline baths. Canadian minister Tarte may resign amid health. Bryan to speak on money trust and Philippines. Krebs widow dies. Civil War era commander remembered. Stephen Stackpole celebrates 90th in Massachusetts. Modjeska claims high pay for private concert. Henry Irving contracts Frohman for 5 months yearly. Dutch minister Weekerin to Turkey. Geyers named in US post. Germans demand better sugar tariffs. London spends 15M on drainage. Russia reinforces Mivitie coast. Boer camps hit by louse sickness. Bravil seeks treaties with major powers. Marchand lectures blocked by French govt. Holy year opened. St Peter’s doors opened. Suez planting to curb sand drift. Chopin body fund gathered for move to Cracow. Queen Victoria hosts Windsor Guards’ charity. Germany won’t buy W Indies due to US opposition. Crime notes include deaths in Boston, San Francisco, Victoria and various homicides, plus fraud cases and a jury verdict.
A wide range of accidents and calamities are noted including drownings of forty Belgian schoolchildren, a passenger train wreck near Pomona California, a British steamer loss off Cape Matteras with twenty one lives, and fires destroying businesses in Augusta and Buffalo. Also reported are earthquakes in Southern California, burns from a Christmas tree incident in Wisconsin, and various mining, milling, and manufacturing plant damages and bankruptcies across multiple states.
London dispatches describe clashes around Cyphergat and Colesburg with Boers repulsed near Cyphergat and Moltene. Generals Gatacre French and Buller press forward as reinforcements arrive. Ladysmith hospital outbreaks, and Roberts may move to concentrate at De Aar Orange River.
London Jan 5 A representative of the Associated Press reports that Great Britain will not seize Delagoa Bay despite public pressure. It notes Col Pilcher’s occupation of Douglass as a preliminary move in Gen Methuen’s plan to push Boer forces back and reach Kimberley, with about forty miles remaining to advance before a possible assault to relieve Kimberley.
Venezuela awards the order of the Bust of Bolivar to Admiral Sampson and captains Taylor Colt Slushee Chadwick Goode and to captains Mead Dayton Symonds Todd. Representative Hitt introduces a bill authorizing the decorations for navy officials and a Washington connection.
Vienna reports that three thousand miners have struck for an advance in wages in the Byrn district. The stoppage affects local mining operations and raises concerns about production and labor negotiations in the region.
The report lists bid and ask quotes across wheat, corn, oats, barley, and rye with cartage at Minneapolis and Chicago markets. It notes steady conditions in futures and spot prices, with hogs and cattle trading ranges and calves, yearlings, and sheep prices varying by grade.
Health officers report native with bubonic plague symptoms in a walled Manila house. Isolated patient, precautions taken to prevent spread as two suspicious deaths are linked to the case. Washington, under discussion of quarantine policies for the Philippines, with Surgeon General Wyman and Marine Hospital Service plans to establish a quarantine system similar to Cuba. Medical officials note two quarantine stations already exist and others are being prepared to prevent entry of contagion.
The senate signaled a Western tilt to begin debate on the channel bill at 2 PM today while pushing measures on the Philippine war and a broader inquiry into Treasury actions. May events include a memorial for Vice President elect and a tense House session on a New York banking dispute.
Reported threat from United Mine Workers affecting thousands in Central Pennsylvania with potential strikes. Mentions Indianapolis context and possible confessions or investigations, with uncertain details and several garbled phrases.
Hart ford in prime condition Vallejo California dag 3 Conunoduire Barraguts fagship Che Martford was floated yesterday out of dry dock where she had been undergoing repairs She is now said to be in prime condition Weight With Castle Thivgen Albuquerque New Mex fii 5 A fight occurred near Walter Canyon in Socorro county between the sheriff s posse and six alleged outlaws in which one of the outlaws known as Mesigan Joy was killed.
Emperor William directs Germany to demand full reparation from Britain after the seizure of a German steamer in the Red Sea. Vienna reports say Berlin views British actions as high handed and insists Britain is sacrificing right for cargo. Britain is urged to hasten to amend relations and respect German interests while Germany emphasizes naval power.
News from Canton reports a battle between Chinese and French forces at Wanshowu with Chinese forces routing the French and pursuing them briefly. Three French dead were reported, the Chinese line held, and the viceroy sent gunboats and 1,000 soldiers to restore order after the engagement last month. The incident, tied to the Queen Adelaide’s arrival, prompted official cables seeking steps to delimitation to satisfy the French.
The Hamburg American Line steamer Patria, en route from New York to Hamburg, foundered after being abandoned for tow, went ashore between Walmer and the South Foreland on the Kentish coast. Five persons drowned, including Captain Spruth who survived by climbing to the funnel top. the inspector and Hamburg American official aboard were later saved.
A transcribed report from Washington details a White House conference with President Ate Winley and Secretary Long and fleet captains. It notes no court of inquiry will be formed unless Admiral Schley requests it, amid talks on advancement of Rear Admirals Sampson or Schley after the Santiago campaign.
Jan 5 report from Peking says Rev. Mr. Brooks of the Church Missionary Society was captured near Ping-yin in Shan-tung during a Boxer disturbance that has seen villages destroyed and natives killed. Gov dispatched cavalry, but relief came too late. meanwhile in Mont one hundred sixty men pledge to fight in South Africa or Boer Army, including Irish German and French recruits aged twenty to forty with dependents.
A boiler room blast at the Cudahy Oil Company power house north of town caused a significant loss. Details are unclear due to damaged text but report injuries are mentioned and the incident is under investigation by local authorities.
London reports a dry dock at Milford Haven started repairs on the steamer Paris after an undiscovered leakage was found during fitting out at Trelfast. Walter Wilds Tel tuted the scene as crews worked to halt the leak and prepare the vessel for thorough overhauling.
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