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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1899

Page

6

Fight Over the Treaty In Open Senate Session

In Washington on May 18 opponents and supporters of the peace treaty clashed over Senator Berry’s motion to open ratification debates. The session extended from 1 to 5 pm with about twenty senators speaking, but no vote was taken. The debate centered on public access versus safeguarding international negotiations, with West supporting openness and Davis, Gray, Frye defending closed doors.

Washington Tam Senate Berry Hale Hoar West Davis Seyo Eller Gray Messrs Feller Aunt Frye Horn Xen ‘Tors Senator Berry Frye Teller My. West Peaces

Cabinet for Yagore Plans Advisory Cabinet in Mayana

Gov Gen Brooke reviews cabinet of four secretaries for state and government finance justice and public instruction and agriculture industry commerce and public works. Prominent Island residents invited. two accepts in hand, Cuban or Spaniard possible among remaining appointees. Executive control remains with governor general as council advises.

Wim Zamsistention Mayana Brooke Thos Ling Justice Agriculture Den Trauke

Noted Bank Officials Arrested Over Unfunded Check Case

James Mc Naughton former president of Tradesmen's National bank and Allen McNaughton wool exchange president and bank director were arrested in New York on charges of certifying a $510,000 check drawn on Tradesmen's National bank to United States Trust Company for lack of funds. They pleaded not guilty before U S Commissioner Shields.

New York James McNaughton Tradesmen's National Bank Allen McNaughton Wool Exchange Tradesmen’s National Bank United States Shields Tradeamen's National Bank United States Trust Company

Storm Damage Report From Tin Borough Officials

Damage by stormin Maree on January carry reports. Officials confirm extensive flooding in the Bhroyaik and Bt. Fratwinis quarter. Great damage noted across the town with partial deformations to infrastructure and property.

Maree Tinbor Bhroyaik Bt. Fratwinis

Four Laning Children Die From Contaminated Chicken

Four children of George Laing died in two weeks after eating poisoned chicken meat. A servant is ill with uncertain recovery. All chickens reportedly carried cholera, with speculation centered on the meat’s contamination.

Hile George Laing

Tremendous Landslide Dams Fraser River at Spende's Bridge

News from Vancouver British Columbia reports a massive landslide near Spende's Bridge on the Canadian Pacific railroad. Overnight a flat-topped hill section slid 100 acres into the Trager and dammed the river, shifting the Fraser's course over a mile. No deaths. farm buildings and valuable valley land swept away.

Monshinin Kalina Nicola

Murder at Butte Fourth Murder in a Week

In Butte Montana on January 10 an unknown man was found murdered in a gulch west of the city. The head was crushed, and the body dragged from the road. Robbery is suspected as pockets were emptied. No clue is available.

Butte Mont

Hope for Dingley Condition Shows Slight Change

Reports from Representative Dingley at bedside are more encouraging, with his family hopeful for recovery. Physicians cite extreme weakness and poison in his system as main symptoms, noting age makes the outcome uncertain.

Hetter Washington Dingley

Great Northern Passenger Train Wreck Near Hatton

West bound Great Northern passenger train wrecked near Hatton North Dakota. Baggage express car and two coaches derailed and overturned injuring about twelve people. Conductor O Kane among the seriously hurt. Baggage car fire consumed by blaze caused by a broken rail.

Great Northern Larimore N. BD Laxgimore N. D Tan Hatton O'Kane

Accident injures domestic helper in Peculine a Peculine event

St Paul reports a kitchen range accident at 91 Victoria Street South. Anna Riev, a domestic, suffered a broken right leg when a burst water pipe and stove wreckage struck her after freezing pipes overnight. The injury followed the hot water attachment explosion and line rupture.

St. Paul Anna Riev Victoria Street South

Erring Roy in Harmony check scam case

Charles Redka, who worked for Mrs. T. Pulland in Harmony Minnesota, was arrested and tried before Justice Horton for using the latter’s checks to buy goods for himself. He admits irregularities over time and has been found guilty. age about seventeen.

Erring Roy Harmony, Minn Charles Redka Mra. T. Pulland Justice Horton Neventean

Windmill accident leaves farmer dead in Madeila

Point Fault Minn Jan 10 Thomas Basin a farmer three miles southwest of town was killed when his foot slipped on an icy board while he climbed a windmill tower to oil machinery. He fell seventy five feet to the ground in the accident.

Point Madeila Minn Thomas Basin Here

Glencoe Burglars Loot Hardware Store and Post Office

Glencoe Minnesota January 10 burglars broke into Albrecht's hardware store and the local post office. They blew open safes in the post office and secured about 800 dollars in stamps and currency. The burglars were described as professionals with no crew.

Glencoe Minn Albrecht

Bathgate Skater Triumphs Over World Champion Nilsson

Norval Champion Skater Battle North Dakota defeated the world's champion John Nilsson at Bathgate rink in a two mile race, catching him at the end of a mile. This is Nilsson's first defeat in three years.

Bathgate N. D Norval Battle North Dakota John Nilsson Nilsson

Wisconsin Governor Confined by Serious Illness

Governor Scofield of Wisconsin is bedridden with a serious illness on January 10. His judges are congested and he endures considerable pain. The governor’s illness comes on the eve of the Legislature meeting and is considered unfortunate.

Serigusly Madison Wis Sco

Terrible Wisconsin storm disrupts Plainfield utilities

Jan 10 Plainfield Wisconsin reports a terrible storm with winds up to forty miles per hour and heavy snow drifts. The event described as the worst in many years, causing disruption across the city.

Plainfield, Wis Lour

Church Consumed at Shell Lake Wisconsin Fire

Church gutted by fire in Shell Lake Wisconsin on January 10 destroying the Methodist building. Loss estimated at logs valued around 3000 with insurance coverage about 1700. Firefighters fought the blaze but building was fully consumed.

Shell Lake Wis

Johnson fined for shipping Osh and fish tale from Red Wing

Andrew Johnson faced a $25 fine for attempting to send two barrels of Osh out of the Atlantic. The United States Express Company will be held before the grand jury for acting as an agent.

Shippley Fish Red Wing Minn Jon Andrew Johnson Atitc United States Express Company Grand

Elected Postmaster in River Falls Election

Congressman Jenkins ordered a local election for postmaster with four candidates. C. C. Glass won with 85 votes plurality as River Falls voters chose the city’s postal head on January 10.

River Falls Wik Jenkins C. C. Glass

Natives Prepare to Attack Manila Reported in Cabled Messages

Telegrams from Madrid and London claim rebels mass near Manila to strike the city while Spain and the United States dispute landing rights. Gen. Klos reports American forces unwilling to bombard and cites rebels’ resolve, Aguinaldo’s proclamation boosting rebel enthusiasm.

Madrid Klos Manin Philippine Islands Manila Visayay Rios United States Tios Aguinaldo

Manila Fleet Scheduled From San Francisco This Month

Reports from San Francisco on January 14 indicate another Manila f east will sail by month end. If the Senator and Ohio arrive on time, they may depart with the Scandia and Morgan City, carrying about two regiments. Three regiments bound for Manila could depart together around January 26. Centennial plans to haul supplies to the Philippines. In London a Hongkong dispatch notes American arrivals lament Otis inaction over Manila water, warning of a likely clash with insurgents as Aguinaldo’s messages to the Filipino junta are reportedly halted.

San Francisco Ohio Scandia Morgan City Manila v Philippines Otis London Uaily Malt Hongkong Manila Aguivaldo

Clark Defends Bribery Charges Amid Ballot Votes

Helena Montana report notes on a joint ballot for US senator where Clark and Conrad each gain three votes and Clark denounces bribery allegations as a Daly inspired conspiracy. Whiteside claims $30,000 was given by Clark’s managers and ex marshal McDermore threatened him to stay silent in the eye of the probe.

Clark Daly Helena Mont Jon United States Conrad Fool Marshall Hartman Hofman Tax Mantle W. A. Clark Marcus Daly Whiteside William McDermore

Bateling tribesmen conquer Kalambart in Congo Free State action

Kalambart in Brussels dated report shows Bateling tribesmen of the Congo Free State defeated a 200 strong state troops column on November 4 and captured Kalambart on November 14. They killed two officers one serjeant and 200 native troops, captured fifteen whites two guns and ammunition and baggage. Five whites were killed at Kalambari. Garrison of 800 men deserted. Vice Governor Wanameernae at Stanley Stalls plans to raise forces to engage the Batellnas.

Kalambart Brussels Petit Congo Free State Kalambari Wanameernae Stanley Stalls Tuyen

Three Emperors Plan Meeting For Disarmament Talks

A dispatch from Odessa reports Emperor Nicholas intends to meet Francis Joseph, Wilhelm II, and President Maure to press disarmament proposals in early spring. Location of the summit has not yet been decided.

London Nicholas Daily News Odessa Francis Joseph William Maure

Senate committee reports Tower and Harris nominations

Will Confirm reports from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on nominations for ambassador to France and minister to Austria-Hungary. Lon Charlemagne Tower is nominated for ambassador to France and Harris is named minister to Austria-Hungary.

Washington Senate Conmittes On Lon Charlemagne Tower Fenssiv Wd Tson Harris Austria-Llungary

General Finnton Ill With Pneumonia in Washington

Paymaster General Stanton, aged 64, is seriously ill in Washington with pneumonia following the grip. Doctors report concern due to his age, though progress is expected and his condition remains closely watched.

Finnton Washington Jan Paymister Stanton

Markets Kept Busy Across Grain and Livestock Markets

Regional quotes from St Paul to Chicago and Milwaukee show wheat and corn levels unchanged amid mixed futures. Hog and cattle prices vary by city with On track and on desk notes, including Minneapolis Chicago and Sioux City reports, reflecting steady demand ahead of spring selling.

St. Paul Dan Duluth Northern Minneapolis Milwaukee Wis Chengo Chicago Joe South St. Paul Sioux City Iowa

Havana appointments set under Ludlow plan changes

Senor Vorledo Lacoste is named Alcalde of Havana by Maj. Gen. Ludlow. Mario Menocal will be chief of police and Col. Ivans, former South Carolina governor, superintendent of the department of correction. Ex-Chief McCullagh and Col. Moulton link to police reforms. details to be revealed.

Havana Senor Vorledo Lacoste South Carolina Ludlow Anntt Department of Correction McCullagh New York City Moulton Second Winds Regiment Lee

Romero's Remains Taken to Mexico for Final Funeral Services

The body of Senor Romero, ambassador to Mexico, who died here, is flown to Mexico City in a special Southern Railway car. Jose Romero, a nephew, led the transfer. A special Mexican Central train will meet the remains at Magle Pass to transport them to the capital for in state viewing, cathedral funeral rites, and interment in Dolores Cemetery mausoleum.

Mexico Washington Jam Senor Romero City of Southern Railway Senor Jose Romero Magle Pass Mexican Central Road Republic Delores Cemetery

Transports Mobile and Mohawk Renamed for Manila Voyage

The Mobile from Havana and the Mohawk arrive to embark about 1,800 men for Manila. They will sit out for transport of troops and are to be renamed before departure, with Mobile becoming the Sherman and Mohawk the Grant.

Mantia New York Moblie Havana Manila Mobile

Drunken Driver Causes Burlington Freight Wreck Near Rock Naples

A drunken driver left a team stuck to a cattle guard, causing a Burlington fast freight wreck half a mile west of Rock Naples. The engine and two cars derailed, horses killed, engine badly damaged, but no serious injuries reported. In Peking, Liew Koun Yi memorialized the throne urging modernizing military officials and discarding old weapons. an age-edict criticizes the memorial and questions the vice regal authority.

Rock Naples Town Burlington Peking Liew Koun Yi Hua

Sailor on White Line Steamship Munjoytic Heads to Liverpool

Jugtha Wrewer of the United States supreme court sails from Derewer Gnew Abr New York on the White Line steamship Munjoytic bound for Liverpool in an abroad visit tied to the Yeonesuclan boundary commission meeting aboard.

Derewer

Admiral Dewey Return Rendezvous Via Suez Canal

Capt Hopper of the revenue cutter McVutch reports that Admiral Dewey will return by way of the Suez Canal, following arrival from Manila. The statement cites authority connected to the naval voyage and pending confirmation of the route.

Hopper McVutloch Dewey Sueg Canal

Sharkey Emerges as Top Heavyweight Contender After McCoy Bout

New York report notes Tom Sharkey, Irish American, dominating the ring to challenge Bob Fitzsimmons for the heavyweight title. McCoy put Sharkey down twice in the third round, but Sharkey recovered with improved ring craft, muscle, and confidence, earning praise for his performance and potential.

New York Tom Sharkey Bob Fitzsimmons Kid McCoy Puginat Fitzsimmons Sharkey Tnast McCoy Ikid Bard

Staples of Winona Elected State Health Board Chief

St Paul Jan 12 The state board of health at its quarterly meeting yesterday elected officers for the coming year and discussed matters from department reports. Dr Franklin Staples of Winona was chosen president Dr Henry Hutchinson of St Paul vice president Dr F St Westbrook of the state university director of the bacteriological department Dr M A Reynolds of the state experimental station director of the veterinary department Dr H W Brackes of Minneapolis continues as secretary for two years. The officers form the executive committee.

de. Staples Winona St. Paul State Board of Health Franklin Staples Henry Hutchinson F. St. Westbrook State University M. A. Reynolds State Experimental Station H W. M. Brackes Minneapolis

Public Examiners Appoint New Staff Members

Public Examiner Pope announced yesterday the staffing changes for all but one position. Koerner of Shibanakeepee becomes deputy public examiner, J O Davis of Minneapolis is named assistant examiner, W P Snow of St Paul remains as examiner, James Compton of Fergus Falls promoted to assistant examiner, Miss Jennie Coughlin of Manka to nue gains stenographer, Miss Fanning resigns, and I A Boucher stays on as clerk.

Koerner Scott Davin Jennacpin St. Paul Pope Sbinakeepee O. S. West Bastings J. O. Davis Minneapolis W. P. Snow James Compton Fergus Halls Jennie Coughlin Mankato Nue Fanning Yolung I. A. Boucher

Fun for Reds Chippewa Indians at War Road Dance

The Guppewaa Indians at War Road on Lake of the Woods with friends from abroad to about 500 concluded a seven day mutation lasting a speech dance squaw dance and give-away dance. They feasted, expressed warm friendship for whites and War Road folks, and caused no disturbance.

War Road

Yorktown Sails for Manila with Instructions to Dewey

The gun boat Yorktown departed San Francisco for Manila via Honolulu carrying full instructions to Admiral Dewey and General Usin on the situation in the Philippines. Expected to reach in about three weeks if not delayed at Honolulu.

Gullipoat Yorktown Paul Aeders Oise Dewry San Francisco Manila Donolulu Wonolulu Dewey Gen.Us Philippines

Depot fire destroys Great Northern station in Skalispell

A fire at the Great Northern passenger depot and divisional headquarters in Skalispell Montana burned the structure leaving only walls standing. A lamp in the ticket office exploded during the blaze as fire consumed the building. reconstruction is expected to follow.

Nuruci Skalispell Mont Great Northern Flea Wit

Crew's Narrow Favana on the Lake Fire Rescue

Three miles from shore near Chicago a tugboat named M. Charnley caught fire and burned rapidly forcing the crew to construct a raft to save their lives. The sailors escaped without severe injuries as flames engulfed the vessel.

M. Charnley

Portable cheap cattle feed rack from old lumber sketch

Farmers report a simple seven foot square feed rack made from two by fours and 4x4 corner posts. It holds four cattle feeds, floats on raised corners, and avoids ground contact. D W T notes it’s easy to build, useful for keeping feed tidy and dry.

Farmers' Review

Sheep-killing dogs spark talk of a tax plan

Farmers face ineffective laws as dog attacks on flocks rise. Education for dog keepers is urged and a proposed $25 tax on every female dog seeks to curb the nuisance and protect sheep farming.

Dora and Dor

Winter Care of Colts and Milk Poisoning Observations

Excerpts discuss winter care for colts to promote growth, thrift, and ease of handling, plus notes on milk poisoning cases in Utica and Camp Eaton, Inland Lake, Mich. including cleanliness of milk cans. Also mentions bone feeding for hens and the value of bone in winter rations to aid egg production and cost efficiency. Mentions broader agricultural experiment stations in the United States.

Utica Camp Eaton Inland Lake Mich

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