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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
6
A tranquil Babylon gathering erupts into uproar as Democrats produce a cannon and a mob cheers warnings. A bloodied young man proclaims a political charge, revelers flood streets, bands play, and a runaway team triggers panic before the scene shifts to Ralph Marlowe and local figures amid the volatile night. The event ends with a cliffhanger as tensions flare and the tale continues.
Mrs Frances Fuller Victor renowned as Northwest historian, author of works on Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana. Born 1820 in Rome New York, she wrote from age 14 and published poetry and historical volumes across a long career ending with a 1900 poetry collection. The note highlights her prolific output and lasting impact.
In 25 years the count of establishments making electrical machinery and supplies rose from 26 to 580 as annual output climbed from 2 million to 91.3 million dollars and capital invested reached 83 million dollars, signaling substantial expansion in the industry.
A Methodist bishop cautions young ministers to resist marriage, urging them to avoid flirting with women in their congregations and to stay focused on their clerical duties.
A Congregational minister in Chicago admonishes churchwomen to remain spinsters rather than marry. He denounces young men as triflers and accuses women of giggling, puffing cigarettes, and chasing after brains while turning their nostrils into smokestacks.
A New York Tribune recounts a dialogue on Popham Maine versus Plymouth Massachusetts, noting Popham as the first English settlement north of the James River. It describes the failed 1607 settlement, the 1620 Plymouth founding, the Port Popham fort project, and 1862 commemorative plans that failed to place a stone marker.
Mrs Mamie Byrnes of Des Moines, heiress to 40 000 dollars, died in St Louis hospital from gas tritis after allegedly falling under the hypnotic influence of a traveling professor of healing. Miss Lina Darmer, a stenographer for Attorney D D Wilson, claims Byrnes was urged into the professor's orbit for months, feared him, and cried out to avoid his attendance as he induced sleep, with the professor said to know details of Byrnes's inheritance.
An essay on public speaking notes crowds react differently by gender mix and seating. Women are naturally more restrained yet present. men in close-packed sections show stronger applause. Two examples from Colorado and Massachusetts show contrasting dynamics between reserved and enthusiastic receptions.
A friend planned a train journey and asked about the author’s new book. The author suggested using the book as humorous advertising by openly reading it to prompt laughter for fellow passengers. The friend accepted and later sent a telegram from a way station declining to buy the book on those terms.
Mt. Ayr dispatch reports Winder Richards married arrested at Caledonia for assault on John McKee’s seven year old daughter. The crime, two weeks old, stirred by doctors Bement and Yesau. The girl remains in critical condition while Richards is jailed. Crafford of Lamon, earlier convict in Maude Stone abortion murder, is out on bail pending appeal. linked to the case and hospital advice. McKee cites Crafford diagnosing as fieldnoy trouble and urges sanitorium care. Crafford’s certificate revoked amid rape denial.
Samuel J. King appointed postmaster at Miltnerville Iowa replacing A A Wilson who resigned. Mettot in Bremer county discontinued. Rural free delivery starts March 2 for Castalia Winneshiek county with one carrier over 24.75 miles serving 600 people. Floyd county three carriers over 69.75 miles serving 6 square miles and population unspecified. Monona Clayton county three carriers over 49.44 miles serving 57 square miles and 1576 people. Riceville Mitchell county four carriers over 86 miles serving 71 square miles and 1775 people. Doon Savings Bank Doon approved to convert with First National Bank of Doon capital 25000.
Rev C H Marsh a noted Baptist minister in the county resigns as pastor of the Grundy Center church after years of service and the recent dedication of a new building. Former county school superintendent cites poor health and will not seek ministry for some time. No successor named.
In district court at Sioux City the Thompson vs Illinois Central and Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Omaha railway case turns on whether the proper corporate name is Illinois Central Railroad Company or Illinois Central Railway. Judge Kenyon of Fort Dodge argues the railroad firm is not an Iowa organized corporation as alleged, implying the true name is Illinois Central Railroad Company.
President-elect F M Witter of the State Teachers Association contests C E B Shelton’s claim that three fourths of rural school teaching is worthless. Witter defends rural education noting its value for high school work and future life duties, citing his experience with rural students.
From Iowa City dispatch President George Ti MacLean returns from a conference of university presidents and notes strong support for football under faculty control. South Dakota lawmakers consider banning football statewide, but the university presidents vote in favor of retaining current faculty supervision.
Various short items from a Iowa region paper including a Rockwell man's suicide attempt, arrival of the Mississippi Valley Poultry Show at Dubuque, anniversary for L C Bills, Bohemian Catholic union meeting at Cedar Rapids, a depot robbery at Meser Yay, Waterloo's factory talks, Carnegie library offer to Council Bluffs, and local political, crime, and business notes across towns such as Cedar Falls, Algona, Fort Dodge, and Dysart.
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