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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
1
Readers learn of a newly formed island off the northwest coast of Borneo opposite Labuan, tied to earth tremors observed near Hudat in British North Borneo on September 21 last year. Also noted are statistics on wheat yields in Minnesota and the Dakotas, and commentary on charity events and Canadian timber shifts.
A broad sweep of notices covers postal clerks’ pay rise, war department hints on MacArthur, and Indian Commissioner Jones amid calm in Leech Lake. Philippine exports rise 32 million, hemp shipments surge. Tornado fatalities in Nebraska and Wisconsin drownings, shipwrecks near Manitowoc, boiler explosions, and fires injure or kill several. Crimes, mutinies, strikes, and political shifts unfold in Americas, Europe, Africa. Notable deaths and honors appear from Louisville to Yale, with personnel changes and policy debates across nations.
London reports indicate Lord Roberts may near victory with indications of nearing end, while regiments depart for Chia and Durban. British losses rise as diseases and exhaustion hit troops in Pretoria and surrounding areas, with prisoners reaching Slanderton and British orders for withdrawal via telegraph.
Burling ton train from Denver reached the vicinity Saturday night in a wrecked condition after one of the severest hail and wind storms railroad men recall. The collision occurred between Malls City and Rule, Nebraska, forty miles west of St. Joseph Missouri. Cars were struck by hail as large as baseballs and windows smashed. Passengers cut by flying glass, mail cars damaged, and extensive eye opening damage to the engine cab. Estimated car damage about $500. The crew attempted to outrun the storm with the throttle open as hail tore through the open country.
In Gum bira colony native uprisings kill two British commissioners and six policemen at Sanukanous on the Gambia river's south bank. The incident followed a visit to Sanukanndi to settle local administration. Cecil Sitwell, a former Windward Islands official, is among the slain.
The marquis of Yamnagata, at the emperor’s request, consents to remain premier in view of the Chinese situation. The Japanese government leans to continuing action in China to protect Japanese interests and personnel.
Fire destroyed a home for destitute children run by a charitable institution in Leadville Colorado. All four children perished. Also reported a collision near London on June 1 where the British steamship City of Rotterdam sank after a collision with a coaster New Blypla. many crew members drowned.
Kingston Jamaica June 19 A number of European convicts escaped from Cayenne the French penal settlement and landed on Trinidad in the British West Indies where they were rearrested.
Roosevelt declared his usefulness lies in New York State and urged renomination as governor, while delegates pressured for him to accept VP. The scene exploded with mass support, roared crowds, and nights of receptions as the convention moved toward three days of sessions.
Reports from Chefoo Berlin and Shanghai tell of Chinese forts opening fire on foreign ships near Taku and Peking. German consular dispatches mention Japanese torpedo boats and legations at Pekin. Casualties among British, German, Russian, and French crews are noted as the situation remains unclear and disputed.
A large blast on June 20 near the Cushing railway ramps on the Sherman Hill cut-off blew off about sixty feet of granite, using 1000 pounds of black powder. Four thousand yards of hard granite rose into Dale wreck valley with no injuries. An additional shot is planned, saving roughly $3000 in expenses.
June 20 near the canal a farmer set a trap with a loaded shotgun to deter robbers. Joseph Benton, eighteen, was killed when the blast injured his herd at the scene. Authorities investigate the incident as a deadly accident tied to the attempted defense against looting.
A Thurday report from Aurora Iowa indicates a burglary involving the Thomas Brothers drug store. About $200 in cash or goods were taken during the incident and authorities are reviewing evidence.
A Boer dispatch from Macchniledorp dated June 4 cites Lord Roberts urging surrender without dishonor to burghers and praising Boer bravery. General Botha asked for six days of armistice, Roberts granted five, and then Botha declined the swap. Hostilities resumed as Boers destroy bridges and burn veld, taking cattle and provisions while preparing for a stand in the Lydenburg hills.
The latest quotations from St Dan Minneapolis Chicago and South St Paul show firmer oats and wheat with mixed corn values. Prices cover oats corn wheat and nearby livestock, including cattle calves hogs and sheep, with regional spreads across Minnesota Iowa and Illinois markets.
In Fort Dodge Iowa June 20 a clash erupts between chigens and the Salvation Army. The force patrols streets nightly with bass drum sounds and protests fail to stop the disturbance. A hand purse was offered to end the open air services, but was rejected as a sign of Sito.
In St Louis on June 20 three women were assaulted and roughly handled while riding streetcars amid ongoing clashes with the Aradkic company. Dynamite incidents were frequent, with some weariness and fear noted as mobs attacked riders. authorities reported no serious injuries.
In Tower Illinois on June 20 two of the red mill workers from Winais Steel resumed duties after an extended layoff. About 500 AGUO new workers are reportedly back in operation as ADP departments are running again, signaling a broad restart of activity across the plant.
St Louis report says a dynamite fuse failed during a midnighte event, causing minor scare and property damage but no injuries. Officials investigate the blast as spectators evacuated and police secured the area.
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