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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1899

Page

6

America Tightens Cuba Rule Amid Change In Havana

A Havana dispatch reports smooth American civil administration reform led by Generals Brooke and Ludlow. Autonomist cabinet members are excluded from the new council. Passport use ends, post office and hygiene measures improve, and American shippers gain trading opportunities. Police are slowly reorganized as two homicides in the past days are deemed ordinary.

New York The Tribune Havana Cuba Brooke Ludlow de Castro Mlitary Col. Biss Treasury Donaldson Santiago Tates Inland Service Rathburn Washington

Hungary Lacks Law As Treaty With Austria Ends

London reports Hungary the oldest constitutional nation on the continent now has no budget or legislative provisions after the ten year treaty with Austria expired at midnight Saturday. The chamber closed in uproar and, despite a reassembly, no progress occurred. Baron Banffy faced possible opposition violence. an emperor clause delays parliamentary agreement for a year. Austria remains under despotism without Hungary’s institutions functioning.

Hungary London Austria Atfalfa Baron Banffy

Quay Wins OL Caucus Indorsement Amid Opposition

Harrisburg January 5 Amid efforts to delay the senatorial caucus the Quay faction carried the indorsement by 109 of 104 Republican members of the legislature. Anti Quay leaders claim he cannot win the senate. Quay and allies express confidence of victory. Cadets dismissed at Virginia military institute due to New Years breach of discipline. A wealthy bachelor robbed near Sandown and assaulted. Danes expelled from North Schleswig over Danish deputy meeting addresses.

Cancun Harrisburg Senator Quay United States Senate Quay Berlin Schleswerg Hanzen Danleh

Grain and Livestock Market Quotes from St Paul and Minneapolis

Latest Quotation highlights for winter wheat and oats across Northern and Southern markets with bid prices for No 1 Northern and No 2 Northern grain, mixed cash wheat figures in Duluth and Chicago, hogs and cattle prices in Minneapolis and Sioux City, and regional cattle quotes. Includes barley, rye, corn, flax, and sheep values with notable open and close ranges.

St Paul Jan Uort Duluth Wey Uve Milwaukee Wis Chicago Ian Texas South St. Paul Sioux Gily Iowa

Davis Gets Them All The Republican Caucus Supports Davis

In St Paul on January 6 the Republican caucus of 126 of 137 legislators endorsed Cushman for Davis to return as United States Senator. The vote was unanimous with two senators and nine representatives absent, not signaling opposition. Formal voting is scheduled for January 17.

Caucan St. Paul Cushman Davis United States Senate House

Dynamite Attempt Targets WW Brown in Red Lake Falls

Red Lake Falls, Minn, Jan 6. Brown, newly qualified county attorney, narrowly escaped a dynamite bomb planted under his office transom. The device exploded as he brushed away newspapers, leaving him injured but alive. The town fears a jailed assailant and buzzes with talk of swift justice.

BR. Brown Rew Lake Falla Red Lake Falls Minn Brown

Horney to Death Eldens Mont Fires Claim Man

John Harrington, an elderly resident of Eldens Montana, perished when his cabin burned near Big Ox mine seven miles south of Marysville. He lived alone, earning a small living from garden produce milk and butter. Neighbors raced to save him but the fire cutoff access before arrival.

Eldens Mont John Harrington Big Ox Marysville Fanrington Aud

Boiler Explosion Injures Four At Meadquarters Fire

Four men were injured when a small boiler exploded during a practice at the Meadquarters building. The blast wrecked interiors and caused extensive damage as emergency crews responded. In other news, Frank MM Dorney of the First National Bank of Fovea faces a judge over misappropriation and falsified bank records, with an order shielding testimony from publication.

Buller Meadquarters Clireax Mina Fro Mom Omens Neb Jan Frank MM Dorney First National Bank of

Illness Spreads Across Black River Falls

Reports from Gripur, Wisconsin describe a widespread sickness with scores of cases. Many affected households, including numerous families, show multiple perils from the ailment. The outbreak prompts concern among local residents and health observers.

Gripur Black River Falls Wis

Creamery Burned. Cooperative Creamery to Rebuild

The Warmers Cooperative creamery burned, shading included. Built a little over a year ago it was insured in the Dairy Mutual for 240 dollars and will be rebuilt.

Gractinger Suwa

Wisconsin Mayors Meet on Charter Legislation in Milwaukee

Mayors from Wisconsin cities gathered in Milwaukee for a two day conference on charter reform. The Municipal League of Milwaukee hosts sessions at the Plankinton House. Charles Quarles opened with a review of features from the National Municipal League model charter. Folin A. Butler spoke on national convention outcomes and broader municipal issues.

Wisconsin Milwaukee Folin A. Butler Milwaukee Municipal League With & Canquet

Assignment of Seventh Infantry Posts in Michigan and Missouri

The Seventh Infantry is reassigning stations to cover foreign service needs. D goes to Wart Snelling, Pb to Jefferson Barracks, to Wort homas, G to Columbus Barracks, K to Wort Sheridan, L to Mort Crook, with remaining troops staying in Michigan. Minnesota interessed in a larger comune at Mort Snelling and asks the War Department to consider changes.

Seventh Infantry Ponta Washington Inn Fort Wayne Brady Mich Wart Snelling Jefferson Barracks Worthomas Columbus Barracks Wort Sheridan Mort Crook Michigan Minnesota Mort Snelting War Department

Tragic Train Death Near Dorset Maine

Word reached Turk Tapids that a woman was killed on the track about half a mile north of town. Oscar Kellner, a young man who lived near Dorset, died from severe head injuries and loss of both legs missing below the knees. Investigation showed a passenger train moving north likely struck him as no trainmen reported the accident. Two engineers rushed to the scene and the body lay frozen and unrecognizable at first.

Turk Tapids Here Gorener Bartlett Oscar Kellner Yong Conan Dorset Tila Pody Tak

Madison health board considers bills on water drainage and cholera fund

The Madison health board debated bills in committee sessions, seeking to require water supply and drainage plans submitted to the board. They proposed a $50,000 fund to combat cholera and to tighten laws affecting the transportation of government mails if feasible to curb cross-state disease spread.

Madison Wisdistin Board of Heaith

Filipinos Say Hostilities Possible Over Treatment by United States

Interviews from Manila indicate Filipinos blame overt and undemocratic U S policy for the crisis in the Philippines. They vow to prevent American landing at Hollo and may destroy the city if needed for strategic reasons. They seek a peaceful settlement via an impartial inquiry and urge the American people to uphold rights and end bloodshed.

Hongkong Tan Philippines United States Visayas Otis Junta Hollo Daveen Agulonido Singapore Dewey

British envoys outline future Soudan rule in Cairo address

Viscount Cromer and Kilchene told Soudanese notables at Ondavan sirdar house that British and Egyptian rule would guide Sudan. They declared the governor would be the sheikh and khedive’s nominee, assuring no Cairo or London direct governance, religious freedom, fair taxation, and adherence to sacred law.

Soudas Cairo Wudsid Soly Tienino

Amusing blunder in Bundy arrest at district station

A humorous misstep occurred when United States District Attorney William J. Bundy was arrested and brought to the station. Police allegedly laughed at the error, exposing overzealous officers and a city plagued by crooks as the incident unfolded.

United States Distriet Meintalee Cincinnati United Stutes Tilstriet Willian J. Bundy Col. Bundy Ynan

W Beloit Robbery Suspect Arrested in Prominent Family Case

Charles Alexander son of Beloit’s leading citizen and John Carmody were arrested here after alleged break in at the Help Dry Goods store last Sunday. Jewelry and other goods valued around 200 dollars were reported stolen in this crime probe.

Charce Wileh

Pig with Robbers Ends in Double Police Shootout

Six highwaymen raided TI T Boorman's dry goods store at 82 Twentyfirst Place. Officers Wallner and McCauley pursued, both wounded. Wallner died three hours later. McCauley shot in the arm and to recover. The robbers hid behind a fence and fired on officers, who returned fire in the street.

Chileggo Tun.d T. Boorman Tolleemen Kadyward Waller Andohn McCauley Wallner McCawley Wall

Deadwood Officers Targeted in Army Reforms

In a disrupted report from Vermilion and Deadwood, officers face changes as junior personnel request rest periods. The next action aims to move Capt. Waldron and another officer to a provincial post, reflecting tension over deployments and duties.

Reddy Deadwood Jam U Wade Waldron Hanson Prosony Vermilion Itselty Vermilion Nome

Newent Speech Names Liberal Leader Choice

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman is named by Sir Henry Crump in a Newent address as the Liberal leader likely to be chosen in succession to Sir William Harcourt. Dell Bannerman notes rivalries within London circles and places for Forest of Dean MP Wentworth Dilke amid the party talks.

Will Meahabiy Henry Crump Dell Bannerman London Charles Wentworth Dilke Forest of Dean Gloucestershire Bla Newent Gabers House of Canmions William Vernon Aincourt Ste Henry Gampbell-Bannerman Silking Lor Treland Rotary State For War

Alaska Weather Report Delivers Cold Conditions

A dispatch from Alaska notes very cold weather with reports of passing conditions on the passes. Lake Bennett has begun to free over as the rail line corridor on the White Pass progresses toward completion. Canadian or Canadian American authorities are observing early winter impacts on transportation.

Alaska Vancouver J. C Dain Adv Lake Bennett White Lass

Unknown soldier body found in river with weights

Report describes a body found in a river east of a town. The remains were dressed in military attire and weighted with stones, suggesting foul play. Authorities investigating to identify the deceased and determine circumstances.

Bagerton Iamile

Iandles Acquitted and Tait Mourne Verdict Reported

A jury verdict acquits Iandles on the charge while Tait Mourne in North Dakota faces related findings. The panel returns a general satisfaction with the outcome as proceedings conclude amid tense deliberations and court scrutiny.

N. D

Four Men Injured In Suburban Freight Incident

Four men were injured in a north suburban freight incident near Houndeut. Details are unclear due to partial OCR text, but authorities report multiple workers sustained non fatal injuries as responders assisted at the scene in the vicinity of Libertys ville and Cli mayo. Further information is pending investigation results and official statements.

Houndeut Jin Libertys Ville “Scoot Climayo Soul Etm Rath Fate Che Enysrys Botml Freight Bajurhay

Germany and United States seek reciprocity treaty

The AP correspondent reports government aims for a regular reciprocity treaty with the United States. Negotiations proceed with moderation though facing some friction. External sources note political tensions and strategic considerations shaping the talks.

Germanys Hoper Kerlin Jan Associated Press

Goce to Cal Washington January Orders Lavy Loaned

War Department has ordered Lavy to the Thirty-First Michigan Volunteer Infantry now stationed in Knoxville to proceed to Cuba for garrison duty. The move reflects mobilization for overseas occupation duties.

Goce Cal Washington Lavy War Department

Progress Under American Style Shaping Cuban Affairs

War era report outlines measures under Gen Ludlow to form a rural mounted police of 300 and mobilize Cuban labor for railroad work and public projects. About 1,000 Cubans on the new rail branch, 64 handling quartermaster stores, 200 cleaning streets, 700 more cleaning public buildings. Gen Brooke to hire more Cubans as customs receipts permit. A Havana drinking place was closed by U.S. police for selling liquor to Americans. Sanguily protested a street salute incident leading to a minor disturbance quelled by a U.S. patrol. Cadalso claims the torture chamber found at the Spanish governor’s residence was used to preserve meats during the blockade.

Ludlow Quemados Brooke San Lazaro United States Piteal Dhers Tullo Sanguy Alves Street Sangoily Duenamp Carlos Cadalso Vedado Lato

Ridiculous Charges Averse Americans in Philippine Atrocities

Madrid dispatches report newspapers accuse Americans of brutal acts in the Philippines. Claims include a Spanish naval officer handed to insurgents and tortured, 104 monks imprisoned at Cagayan with many dying, loot of Spanish property, and widespread plunder including Sugunt convert at tung. These items mirror sensational tales in the local press.

Malet Madrid Philippine Islands Pipers United States Cagayan Tung

Insurgents Refuse to Berate Prisoners in Manila Dispatch

Madrid reports from Manila that insurgents refuse to berate the prisoners held by Americans, arguing such actions could be viewed as sub mission to the United States. The insurgents plan to negotiate directly with Vindenn while Gau. Tos opens talks with insurgents regarding the prisoners.

Phey Veeline Wiberue Span- Int Prindners Madrid Manila

Spain Moves to Release Philippine Prisoners

The Spanish government in Manila orders the naval commander to dispatch two gunboats to Bulahae in the Philippine Islands to seek the release of Spanish prisoners. It also directs Fen. Rios to pursue further steps to obtain their release and to reach the rebels regarding the government's pledge to free imprisoned Filipinos.

Madeld Trun Spanlaly Naval Eoander Manila Bulahae Philippine Islands Fen. Rios Reichadt Plipines

New Spanish cabinet formed by Polavieja and Silvela

Generals Polaviela and Silvela, veteran leaders from Cuba and the Philippines, have agreed with the queen regent on forming a new cabinet in Madrid. The report notes the queen regent has summoned them as a sign of a promising government renewal.

Bpolavieja Sivela Madrid Polaviela Cuba Philippine Islands Senor Silvela

Insurgent Protests and Arrests Across London and Joannesburg

Reports from Cape to London describe protests on Christus day in Johannesburg against government actions. Police detained leaders, with bail set at £1,000 for several. In New York a $700,000 fund was raised for the widow and daughter of the late G B Warling, to endow a Columbia University chair in memory of the donor.

Onusen London Jia Cape Elreles Witlinder Christus Johanneshburg Warlay Whitlow New York G. BE Warlig Hina Qolwinbia University Warlig

Mystery Resignation Rumor Hits Local Church

A terse report indicates the resignation of a church leader amid unnamed tensions. Officials say the position of deaconship remains vacant as the congregation seeks stability.

Beef Loss Report Kept Secret by War Board

Washington January 6 The board of survey appointed by the secretary of war will not publish its report on the 100000 pounds of Swift & Co refrigerated beef sent to Gen Miles at Ponce Porto Rico and later thrown overboard The inquiry seeks to determine proper handling and possible reimbursement to Swift & Co and whether the United States is responsible for the loss.

Washington Board of Survey Swift & Co Gen Miles Ita Ponce Porto Rieg Aegertul Porto Rico United States

Oregon Goes to Honolulu and Manila Route Ordered

The Oregon was ordered by Secretary Long to proceed to Honolulu with the distilling ship Iris aboard, for boiler repairs at San Francisco. The supply steamer Celile and the collier Leandra will accompany, with orders to Manila if the situation remains unchanged. The gunboat Gustine was also sent to Manila.

San Froncinco Washington Long Oregon Coline Honolulu Iris San Francisco Celile Leandra Justin Orefon Manila

Prince Vietor Napoleon Aims Coup Says Interview

The Matin prints an interview claiming Prince Vietor Napoleon plans a coup while stoutly opposing needless displays. His brother Prince Louis is said to join him on the day of action, with the two brothers described as closely united in affection and resolve.

Prince Vietor Pavisx Napoleon Brussels Prince Victor Prince Louis

Officiers Punishers Display in Havana Parade Incident

In Havana on January 5, acting under Maj. Gen. Lee, Col. Durbin ordered three days bread and water punishment for Companies Land G of the 16st Indiana volunteer regiment for displaying Calman tlaga in a Sunday parade. Commissioned officers petitioned to bear the punishment themselves. An order later reduced the penalty to quarters for a week.

Havana Lee Durbin 16St Indiana Volunteer Regiment Calman Tlaga Companites

Cuban generals reject plans to divide Cuban forces

London January 5 The Havana correspondent for The Times reports Gen Mario Menocal head of Cuban forces in Lavina and Matanzas says insurgent generals will not accept any proposals by Gen Games aimed at creating friction with Americans in Cuba or disbanding the Cuban army, insisting on steady inland advance.

Wil Hefuse London Times Mario Menccal Lavina Matinzas Games Cuba

Massacre Reported of Spaniards at Palawan Island

Madrid dispatches allege Spanish residents at Balabag island near Palawan were exterminated by insurgents. Only women are said to be held for release, with negotiations ongoing.

Palawan Madrid Ios Cobles Manila Balabag Palawat

Proclamation From Gomez Sends Cuban Army Orders

Fragmented dispatch notes a proclamation from General Gomez from a northern camp near Nivelya advising the Cuban army not to disband until pay issues for insurgent troops are resolved. Other items mention Rudyard Kipling sailing with family to America, and General Sumner relocating to Denver for permanent residence amid department command changes.

Aquino Vold Zan Maximo Gomez Ward Nivelya Waahbigion

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