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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
1
The Elgin Echo references Aguinaldo as a traveler and critiques on ambition, health, and romance. It quotes varied opinions from newspapers including the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Boston Globe. A Springfield conference between dissatisfied laborers and operators signals potential labor dispute progress.
The United States government distributes information on British colonial policy. The public interest is high, with many questions arising from industrious British subjects residing in the United States seeking clarity on governance of the empire’s possessions.
Rome correspondents report widespread press coverage of Prof. Vincent Cervello from Palermo University who treats tuberculosis with inhaled heated vapor. Of 26 patients admitted January 15, ten cured, nine nearly cured, five greatly improved, two died. no TB traces found on examination at the Academy of Medicine.
A Minnesota court ruled that a Cuban born man could naturalize if he swore fealty to King Alfonso XIII, the last sovereign of Cuba, recognizing the paradox as modern Cuba lacks a recognized government and Spain has no direct rule.
A social settlement convention yesterday explored available educational methods. The majority of attendees were well beyond traditional schooling, treating the world as their classroom and pressing on with self directed study as education expands beyond the classroom.
A broad survey of recent events includes Belgium resuming the interdiction against American cattle, Paul Deroulede acquitted in Paris, and a looming coal famine. Rumors touch the pope appointing a South American cardinal. American artists Dumond and Walden win Paris Salon medals. Notes cover Dreyfus, a Chinese ministerial aide’s suicide in Berlin, Prussian wheat losses, a world cruise by Thomas Batley Aldrich, and ice hazards to North Atlantic shipping. Also reported are Longs and Bentleys trips, aristocratic arrivals in New York, Rhode Island governance, Brown University leadership, and other civic, military, and cultural items.
A mosaic of tragic incidents from 19th century records includes a Georgia family burned in a fire, a Marion Iowa roundhouse loss with seven locomotives, widespread poisonings from mislabeled sugar, and costly insurance disputes. Plague counts rise in Alexandrina with eight cases and two deaths while railroad accidents in Iowa cause multiple injuries and fatalities. An Ohio or New England ball game ends with a foul ball to a catcher in Lawrence Massachusetts. Across regions, logging and mining dangers, street fires, and missing prospectors in Alaska paint a grim panorama of risk and loss.
Reported offenses include Sonny Crain detained in McMinnville for an alluded murder with two white inmates injured by a bed rail. In Columbus, attorney Ricketts shot in groin by Adams. Sanctions against milk suppliers noted in Columbus. Fort Sherman sergeant Campbell jailed for defrauding the government with raised receipts. Nicaragua report cites an assassination attempt on Gen Reyes. Nashville mother Ode Clayton kills daughter then herself. Alonzo Whitman misses court. bail forfeited after hotel fraud case in New York.
Secretary of the interior revises a decision at the Washington post. John A Merritt named postmaster in Washington New York nominations flow. reports include wartime beef contract to Swift & Co, yellow fever case, cyclones, and a range of political and naval movements across the U.S. and overseas.
Report from New Orleans via Memphis cites troop movements toward the Costa Rica Nicaragua frontier amid rumors of a large cash outlay for war munitions. Agents report Costa Rican and Nicaraguan forces and prisoners along the San Juan river, with Bluefields abuzz over potential action. officials discuss retiring paper money for silver to back wartime needs.
Panicky mood spreads in June 92 as Imeca shares fall and a stock exchange panic follows South African news. chatter centers on the Bloemfontein negotiations breakdown, fueling political and official nerves and speculation over Britain’s next move and possible military preparations.
Cleveland report quotes Senator Fianna Aydy denying a Washington rumor he plans to retire as chair of the national Republican committee. He calls the story sheet fabrication and says he will retire when his term ends, and will call the next national convention to order.
Nationalist deputy M. Lasses, a reserve cavalry lieutenant, faces potential cashiering after an article in Libre Parole was cited by M Kranta. General Arlinden, naval governor of Paris, is urged to convene a court martial over alleged antiwar remarks. Faris and Jane cited as instigators in the motion.
Judge Hallett in the US district court grants a permanent injunction backing the 1895 Denver Tramway blanket franchise for perpetuity. The Mercantile Trust Company of New York seeks to prevent Denver from repealing the ordinance, keeping the tramway system under fixed terms.
In New York Tyne five with the heavyweight title nearly decided in thirty six hours both Pitzsim mons and Jeffries conclude training. Managers report the men in good condition and ready for the bout.
Renowned impresario Augustin Daly died yesterday afternoon due to heart failure. He arrived last Saturday and was staying at the Hotel Continental, prompting tributes to his career and contributions to the stage.
Arrangements are made for six test races to occur in the Solent during July between the Prince of Whites’ Britannia and Sir Thomas Tipton’s Shamrock. The event features prominent yachts as the season’s centerpiece with anticipated competition.
Stockholm reports June notice that the governments of Swollen and Tineain plan to cooperate on exploring the Istanets at Rpligbersen. Russia will deploy two vessels to Sweden in relation to the operation.
Minneapolis and Chicago prices mixed as wheat and oats traded narrow ranges. No. 2 Northern wheat held around 72 cents, soybeans not listed, hogs steady to higher with cattle and calves mixed as traders monitor summer demand and feed costs. Top livestock quotes show varied levels for steers, cows, and lambs across markets in St. Paul and Milwaukee.
London June 9 The Exchange Telegraph publishes an interview with Earl Selborne saying the Bloemfontein conference between President Kruger and Sir Alfred Milner was eminently unsatisfactory and unlikely to resume. Brussels confirms Kruger offered concessions tied to arbitration while Britain rejects that condition.
The cornerstone of the new State University of Iowa collegiate building was laid yesterday afternoon near the old capital site. The ceremony featured Gov. Skaw presiding as dignitaries gathered on the grounds where Indians once held their last wet dance in 1932.
A cablegram from Consul Jenkins in San Salvador reports that at Salvador government request, Washington is informed that conditions remain peaceful there despite rumors. The message notes no unrest and confirms ongoing stability.
Chicago June 9 The claim that Admiral Dowser Led planned an October visit appears erroneous. Private White House information and H. G. Payne indicate no such arrangements have been made.
In West Superior Wisconsin circuit court Judge Whiteo sentenced Edward MeKinnie of Rice Lake to two years imprisonment at Waupun for burglary. MeKinnie aimed to blend in and was brought here for sentencing.
Fresh talks have begun for the release of Spanish prisoners held in Filipino lands. Chely families plan a large meeting to press for speedy steps toward securing their release.
Caldwell Kestgos of Chicago has tendered resignation from the post of general traffic manager of the Delaware Tackawdang Western Valley Association. The move comes as the organization seeks a replacement and reorganizes its leadership structure.
Prof. Schurman of the United States Philippine commission sails Friday aboard the gunboat Bennington for a three week survey of the southern islands. He will visit Iloilo Cebu Negros and Sulu to study local governments and hold talks with leading natives. Homeward bound in July. Other commission members stay in Manila for months. Geo Hall's brigade reached Morong with little opposition while Morong port will be garrisoned by North Dakota and Fourth Cavalry.
The War Department released Col. Frosts report on the First South Dakota Regiment detailing Feb 2 actions. The unit repulsed an early morning attack by insurgents, followed by daylong movements and ground occupation changes. Utah battery guns supported efforts to drive attackers from woods, and officers Howard Fuller Sessions Lien praised, with Anderson reporting incendiary fires in Manila and commendations for preserving order amid turmoil.
Washington reports indicate Secretary Hoy seeks Bethany Stover as the new American minister to Spain. Stover’s whereabouts are unknown after last in Paris, with details of credential presentation to Madrid unclear. The U.S. government says Storer’s failure to appear is not a problem for current diplomacy.
Tauis June 9 The Siecle reports senators and deputies urged swift punishment for Gen Urlinder, Gen Hervé, Gen Mercier, and others in the Dupuy affair. The premier offered no promises and kept Gen Zurenden as military governor. Responding to inquiries, he gave vague, unsatisfactory replies. Socialists and revisionists plan a large demonstration for President Loubet at Longchamps on Sunday?
Kobe papers from May 16 report eleven professors including one German savant and ten Japanese seized near the Lino ung peninsula by Russian cavalry. Their scientific instruments and photographs were destroyed. Japanese authorities will conduct a full investigation into the incident.
Greystone the country seat of the Inte Semuol J, Tidon at Yonkers, was sold under a supreme court order. Samuel Untermeyer bought the property for 171,500 dollars.
A fierce cloud burst and thunderstorm caused major damage leveling many structures and barns in the old fell area. Several dericks and outbuildings collapsed while debris and downed trees blocked streets. Local relief crews assess the scene and begin cleanup.
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