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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
6
Washington reports describe a day of extended debate on the Porto Rican and Hawaiian affairs. Speeches by lawmakers from Illinois Nevada and Virginia focus on constitutional questions as Republicans worry over votes, with potential caucus discussions and shifting support shaping the outcome.
Speakers including Messrs. Risaell and Bartholdt weigh in on imperial policy. In the House Rep Uasoney of Minnesota and Rep Tompkins of New York present remarks opposing the treaty while Rep Thayer defends anti imperialists. In the Senate the Pendleton governance bill centers on appointing top federal judges with four year terms.
Latest quotations from grain and livestock markets across Duluth, Minneapolis, Chicago, and Sioux City. Wheat, corn, oats, barley, and rye posted mixed prices with various futures listed, including No. 1 Northern and No. 2 red, while cattle, hogs, and sheep markets showed steady to active trading and varied grosses.
Wanting parity with the Baltimore and Ohio system, the yara men and trainmen of the Cleveland Terminal and Transfer Railway ask for higher wages. They also request exemption from the insurance feature.
The British warship Tearos steamed into the harbor Sunday and saluted the forts as she passed up the bay and anchored. She heads to Honolulu for overhaul before joining the North Pacific squadron.
Alvin Joslin impersonator Charles L Davis, proprietor of Alvin theater, is gravely ill at his Waton home after pneumonia. Physicians express grave apprehension as He grapples with the illness amid wide recognition of his stage persona.
Trenry Sanders of Sheyenne was jailed in New Rockford after being convicted of tax-related vandalism. Sheriff Carol oversaw the transfer to the penitentiary for a year sentence. Peter Arndt, northeast resident, suffered serious injuries when a bucket fell eighty feet from an eightyee foot well, striking him on head and shoulder and leaving him unconscious for a time.
Thomas Hultgren died at city hospital after a brutal unprovoked assault. Edward Galden and Thomas Waeland are in custody charged with Umligron's death, while Llezle Smith and Jeasie Smith are held by parents witnesses. The case remains largely shrouded in mystery despite police action.
Marcus Daly, Montana mine owner, testified for two hours before the Senate committee investigating plebiscites and elections. He admitted contributing about 20 000 to 25 000 dollars to the prosecution effort but denied any plan to aid Clark’s election. Daly offered checks and checkbooks for five years for committee inspection.
A Cumberland blaze at Beaver Dam Lumber damaged the entire building including the opera house and a Masonite hat store upstairs. Glass front shattered, merchandise worth over 30 000 dollars thrown into chaos. Building insured for 5 000 dollars and stock for 20 000 dollars. one man injured, manager Waterman overcome by smoke.
Des Moines Iowa February 25. The county supervisors of Towa meet with those from South Dakota Eastern Nebraska and Southern Minnesota to review procedures for enumerator duties. Assistant Director Wines outlined forms and instructions. The group includes 31 from Towa two from Minnesota two from South Dakota and one from North Dakota. He noted each enumerator will handle about 1500 residents.
In the Iowa lower house May Trent of Green County introduced a resolution calling for a gubernatorial cabinet reform and to form an alliance with figurines, while Mc Lead led a counter resolution demanding John Downie resign from the board of control. The Downers rule prevented concurrent offices for a member, Cowie a state reporter, and the measure proceeded under rules.
Peter Humphrey township assessor fell when his horse balked on a county bridge, pulling the sleigh with three school children. He and the horse plunged about ten feet to the frozen ground. Humphrey was badly hurt and taken home to Monona. The children escaped injury.
Frank Trogan and Charles Norrisoners died in a fire at the station house in Forest City Arkansas on February 2. Authorities believe the blaze started as an attempt to keep warm while the two men, imprisoned for minor offenses, were awaiting processing. Nor ris was an Arkansas lumberman and Bingan a bricklayer, with origins traced to St Paul, Iowa.
Mrs Javertll Synon was found dead in her home at 2410 South Green Street. Police say blunt force trauma killed her and a fire intended to cover up the crime. Michael J Synon, husband, is under arrest as the prime suspect.
An effort is underway to change the date of the Populist national convention set for May 9 at Siouxalls in South Dakota. A Sioux Malls representative notes weather may be unfavorable and suggests postponing to a later date if possible.
In Duluth Minnesota on a Web date a fly wheel from the electric plant’s engine flew off and killed El Webster, the plant’s proprietor. One worker was injured but expected to recover. Webster had lived in the Manuba range for five or six years and was a substantial local business figure.
Milwaukee and Tabor agents report an unusual scarcity of labor in the northern woods. In Fort Benton Montana the Great Northern retiread line is cut off, making it impossible to supply all the men needed for the work.
A blaze at the Windsor Hotel on the corner of Wirth Avenue West and Superior Street tonight caused near panic and about 1000 dollars in damage. The eight teen year old brick structure housed by the Windsor suffered a near miss with flames ending in an emergency exit.
Madison Wis Feb 25 Secretary James I Jackson of the Minnesota board of corrections and charities with two Minnesota asylum superintendents arrived to investigate the Wisconsin system of treating the chronic insane. President Lyon of the state board of central accompanied them.
Adriankavty expected to reach San Francisco aboard the dayalip Lowa around Marvel 20 en route from Mexican waters. He engages in cuattal maneuvers and a rille. At San Francisco he will shift his flag to the Philadelphia and the Lowa will be sent to Bremerton naval station on Puget Sound to be docket.
Oshkosh Wis report states Chicago and North Western Railway will run a line north of its city to connect Ashland and Superior divisions. Ashland would become division headquarters moving workshops from Antigo. The plan aims to boost freight capacity and speed.
Feb 2 Detroit center near Woodwind avenue shopping district burned a four story building housing Mary & Ixler retail dry goods and other shops. Loss estimated at $100,000. A woman, Mrs. John Struger, perished after being burned while placing waste material near a stove. Firefighters battled the blaze as residents fled, with several injuries reported.
Crogan, newly returned to Naghind after two years in Africa, says he crossed from the Cape to Cairo with eight porters. He reports a vast region where cannibals inhabit stone paths and boil humans in cauldrons, and he accuses Belgian troops of atrocities along the Albert and Myern lakes, describing chaos under Belgian administration.
Washington February 1840 a conference of Republican leaders reached agreement to modify the Porto Rico tariff bill extending its operation to two years and reducing the duty from 25 to 16 percent. The plan relies on opposition votes to offset four Republican defections and aims to provide provisional revenue for the island. The conference also proposed a revenue tax on deportations and clarified payment provisions for the new duty structure.
In Perry Georgia on February 28 a group of professional burglars attacked the bank vault of the Perry Trust and Savings, causing a breach estimated at four thousand seven hundred dollars. Local authorities pursue leads as the crime is described as a bold and violent attempted heist with significant risks to staff.
Fragmentary text mentions Orton and Winona Minnesota, a Tlorton place, and a road stop. references W. Davis and Welch operation with a loss estimate around 1500 dollars. Content is incomplete and lacks clear event, dates, or identifiable entities.
Washington February 28 Secretary Root is well satisfied with the record of the troops drafted from Porto Rico natives who have determined to increase their number for service.
A fragmentary snippet records names and dialogue about high society entertainment, tickets, and admission controls. The garbled lines mention Hindy, Mighcollar Cash, Loe, Shirtfrvont, and TLehevttar in a disjointed overheard exchange.
An article reports on Bar Wieetou Wavelingy and Joventlin efforts amid stonving ange erat with Telegrah principles. It notes naval work expected to influence the torpedy beat and references Van Hostetler's Stonwieh and Wiileh mover in relation to constitutional issues and ailments such as indigestion and dyspepsia.
A fragmented note from Cleveland Math Dealer describes an exercise routine linked to a gym or transport theme. It mentions arm motion and a dramatic phrase about “terror” and a new route or avenue, suggesting instructional or promotional text with garbled OCR.
A Chicago critic recalls a railroad magnate who rose from humble beginnings and refused to reveal a darker past. He emphasizes personal ascent, family wealth, and a hopeful but restrained view of ambition, noting the weight of votes and influence in controlling the enterprise.
Pioneer Press lists patents issued to Northwestern inventors including Aless Agness Munzee Mian and others across fields such as lamp shading padlocks vehicle components and aviation related devices. The roundup mentions names like Kissel Olson Ware and Merwin with associated towns including Minneapolis St Paul Monticello and Sioux City.
Chicago Post notes a playful exchange about marriage proposals between Miss Gurgaon and a sailor. A remark about perception versus truth appears, with the line Some people believe what they lie and doubt what they see reflecting skepticism.
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