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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1898

Page

6

Marines and Cubans rout Spanish camp in hill fight

American Marines under Lieut. Col. Huntington and Cuban allies attacked a Spanish camp five miles southeast of their position. Dense fire and fog allowed the Spanish to be driven from huts and brush. about 400 Spaniards engaged, 40 killed, two Cubans killed, four wounded, one American wounded. The camp was burned and its well filled. The Dolphin shelled the retreating Spaniards as they fled.

Ausocintha United States Laborda Amerletn Syell Kiledj Amerlean Guarrilin Nea Huntington Eary Walker Dolphin Aca

Revenue Rise Signals War Tax Impact In San Francisco

The new war revenue measure shows results with the internal revenue office reporting a daily intake of 26 900 dollars, about 20 000 more than the previous best. In Hastings Minnesota two escaped jail inmates were recaptured and sent back to Red Wing. The German Evangelical Lutheran Synod delegates from Minnesota and the Dakota district arrive in Shaozaton for a 300-member gathering. A detachment of 35 immunes is recruited for Columbus, under Lisut Rob faint.

Narkea Elliot San Branaonico San Francisco Internal Revenue Office German’ Lutheran Synod Good Thunder Minn Minnesota and Dakota German Evangelical Luthern Synod Shaozaton

Markets Summary from June 18 Across Regions

June 18 market notes show wheat and corn futures firming with July and September positions. Chicago prices list mixed grains and cattle at slight gains. Sioux City hogs and cattle move within narrower ranges. South St Paul hogs and cattle also show modest advances.

Paut I Witte Pentley Yes Bae MK Uly Soc Santan Ber Orthern Havil Chicago Sioux City Tola Paul

Cuban Reinforcements Gain Praise at Guantanamo

Washington reports officials praise Cuban reinforcement of marines at Guantanamo and the occupation of Acerraderos. Senor Quesada notes Cubans faced criticism due to misunderstandings of planned operations. Acerraderos, fifteen to twenty miles west of Santiago, serves as a key port for iron and copper shipments.

Washington Mr. Quesada

Next Expedition to Malta Sails Regiments Named for Manila

June 18 report notes Gen Merritt to recommend regiments suited for the next expedition to Manila. The Thirteenth Minnesota and Seventh California, plus Wyoming and Idaho battalions, are likely to be chosen. Details list men ordered to guard transports for the third military cruise.

Malta Minnesota San Francisco Merritt H. G. Otis Malla California Wyoming Idaho King Manila

Vizcaya Struck by American Shell Near Madrid

June 18 Madrid reports Captain Annon minister of war returning from Cadiz and heading to Cartagena. Admiral Camara's squadron includes the Annona, now listed and provisioning the fleet for the autumn. An American warship shell, striking from height, hit the Vizcaya but due to strong armor sustained no damage.

Cervera Siya Americas Madrid Annon Cadiz Cartagena Annona Camara Cervernenblea Vizcaya

News From Manila Depressing Impression Across Europe

Manila dispatch reports disappointing news causing gloom in Madrid and London. Serious misgivings hover over General Montejo leading a strong column operating some distance from the garrison as the fate of his forces remains uncertain.

Spain London Madrid The Standard Anya Manila Monte Gonat

Strike of 1600 Chicago Woodworkers Demands Hike

Sixteen hundred members of the woodworkers union in Chicago have struck their cash, door and blind factories. They have been paid $1.50 to $1.75 for ten hours and now demand a wage scale of two dollars for nine hours. The action reflects rising labor costs and union pressure in the June strike wave.

Chicago

Minister Keyes Dropped by General Conference in Iowa

J. E. Keyes, a Universalist minister who has served in northern and central Iowa, was dropped by the general conference. The specific charges are not made public and details remain undisclosed.

Towa Falla Iowa J.E. Keyes Universallat

Fire destroys Armour plant buildings in Chicago yard

A June fire in Chicago damaged auxiliary Armour plant structures in the stock yard including the tin shop lithograph plant and boiler room. Loss estimated at $100,000 with full insurance coverage.

Chicago Armour Plant

Congress votes on debt report amid party opposition

The floor debate on an interest bearing debt measure ends with a 43 to 22 vote. Republicans support included Democrats and others, with key names Callary Gorman Lindsay McAnery Mitchell Morgan Murphy Tipta. The measure faces final approval to be signed by presiding officers before sending to the president. A post session dispute arises as Mr Butler attacks Kyle over bond issuance, while Kyle defends conscience and constituents and rebuts Pettigrew’s accusations as falsehoods.

Tha. Menante Callary Gorman Butler Kyle Mr. Pettigrew

Hawaiian Annexation Debate Moves to House Vote

Historic session features a push to force consideration of Newlands Hawaii resolutions. Annexationists and opposition clash over debate time, with several Democrats named as potential supporters. Senate discusses Lodge resolution on Methodist Book Concern funds. Chandler and Pascoe spar over statements.

Yesterary Newland Hitrail Fasua Messrs. Berry Kentucky Devries California Livingston Georgia Brucker Michigan Gummilugs New York Sulzer Vohstage Ovuchvan Missouri Washington Senate Lodge Congress Hethedrat Episcopal Church Booth Chandler Pascoe Senate, Mr. Pascoe Tommorrow International American Bank Newlands Hawaii Casimates Morgan

Debated policy shift sparks partisan divisions in county

The session opened at 10 o'clock and stretched seven hours as about 170 Republicans 18 Democrats 8 Populists and 4 fusionists backed a controversial policy change. Notable speakers included Berry W A Smith Hepburn for and Johnson and Adams against. In the Senate a tariff debate followed with votes on measures and amendments. A separate note mentions a curious Madrid rumor about Admiral Camara delaying a fleet.

Kington Lawall Poliey Tia Ian Mons Yoo Auembara Che Repubdtte Messrs. Berry W. A. Smith Hepburn Monsra Johnson Mmeneure Senate Pritchard North Carolina International American Bank United States Benate

Cannes Indignacion Over American Cadiz Bombard Threats

London reports widespread anger in Cannes over the United States threat to bombard Cadiz. Rumors about Spain selling the Philippines to Germany are treated with skepticism amid wartime confusion and wild speculation.

Cannes

Times correspondent debunks Hispano-American war hoaxes

The London Times says it is empowered to deny Catholic newspaper claims claiming to be from Msgr Martipelli and US bishops to clergy and family about the Hispano-American war. The items are pure fabrications and should not be trusted.

Elevator Contract Granted for New 30000 Bushel Elevator

Cokato Minnesota June 18 The Farm era Elevator Co has awarded a contract to St Anthony and Dakota Elevator Co to build a 30000 bushel capacity elevator to replace the fire damaged structure with completion targeted by August 1. Thomas Ford a prominent citizen was horsewhipped by two women on the street in town. The assailants, strangers, accused Ford of making a disparaging remark toward a local woman during an unrelated street scene.

Cokato Minn Farmera’ Elevator Company St. Anthony and Dakota Elevator Company Grrl Forks N. D Pune Thomas Ford Vity

Pigeon Prohibition in Madrid Publicized

A decree gazetted in Madrid bans carrier pigeons citing their value in war times and the government's aim to protect an established pigeon service.

Madrid Spain

London court hears case on embassy official shooting

In Bow Street police court, John Told faced questioning over the shooting of Count Arco-Valley, the first secretary of the German embassy, as he emerged from the... proceedings were adjourned until Wednesday.

Arco Riley'n Avaniant London Bow Street John Arco-Valley Em- Dasey

Murderer Bellin Hanged at Folsom Prison

Frank D. Bellin, the Dixon prisoner, was hanged at Folsom prison. He offered no confession about the Benfield case. After arrest he admitted killing his elder siblings in Spain in a bid for honorable peace amid the nation’s war weariness.

Bayramento Cal Frank D. Bellin Dixon Folsom Prison Benfield

War Devotion Amid Cuban War News Seething

War department reports force movements and bombardments around Santiago and Guantanamo. Woolsey, Schley, and Samp son watch Cuban coast as second Philippine expedition readies. Marines hold position while Spanish defenses suffer heavy damage. relief and reinforcements rush to Puerto Rico and Aguadores areas amid ongoing conflict.

Bianco Sandana Armetican Guantanaio Hay State de Partient Matila Schley Sampson Santiago Merritt Shifter War Department Puerto Rico Marines Etl Guantaniino

Black Hills exposition opens in Sturgis with large turnout

The Black Hills exposition began in Sturgis on June 18 with a large attendance. A fast track event drew interest as purses totaling four thousand dollars were announced for distribution among winners.

Djock Wile Sturgis 8. D Roca

Women in business praised for Pink Pills cure claims

A Detroit businesswoman champions Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, asserting they rebuilt her nerves and health and helped women claim their place in business. The ad-like piece also lists other patent remedies and a brief note on railroad ice and carload losses.

Mra. O Mannfeld Farrar Bt Detroit Mich Bollness Wilcome

Untitled fragment on religion and moral rights

Fragmentary note argues belief in neighbor’s rights is essential. Questions whether such a stance aligns with religious faith. Appears in Indianapolis Journal with garbled OCR text mentioning a tobacco cure “French Fifty Cents” and dubious medical claims.

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helps Woman

A testimonial from Mrs Rosa Gann of Los Angeles credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her ovarian tumor after three bottles, avoiding surgery. The letter endorses the product as a modern safeguard for women's happiness and health, noting over a million beneficiaries and inviting advice from Lydia E Pinkham.

Pinenax Plone Esaid Lydian Pinkham Rosa Gann Well &T Los Angeles Cal Lydia E. Pinkbem Ta Re Plaikham Lynn Mase

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