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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1900

Page

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Publicity Trusts Debate and International Affairs

A period sketch article notes the claim that publicity controls on trusts infringe copyright and hints at a Pan American congress in Mexico City. It mentions Senator Hoar pushing to ban imports of ornamental birds, cites Prof Pritchard at an otological congress, and includes quips on law and international arbitration. It also critiques railroad freight discrimination affecting small importers versus large shippers and the brokers who mask price cuts.

Mexico Diaz Pritchard Aage Frederick von Martens St. Petersburg Venezuela Paris Wis Ible Chicago Atlantic Rallrosda

Americans in Paris Face Stair Mastery and No Elevators

Americans arriving in Paris must adjust to living on upper floors in old apartment houses with few or no elevators. Elevators exist but lack attendants and are tiny cramped closets resembling china cabinets. Residents must haul themselves up stairs or pay for elevator service, while many buildings ban or resist elevator use. Accidents occur but are not serious.

Paris

Yukon Agriculture Outlook in Alaska District Report

Vice Consul Morrison in Dawson City reports strong grain yields and favorable winter wheat climate for the Yukon district of Alaska. He notes potential for self-sufficiency in vegetables and rains, hardy annual flowers, hybrid roses, bulbs, and fruits including strawberries currants raspberries cranberries blackberries and blueberries growing wild in abundance.

Morrison Dawson City Department of Stats Yukon Alaska America

The German Emperor’s Shifting Home Bases

The text notes the German emperor spends time in multiple homes, with Berlin and Potsdam as primary residences. It suggests the Royal Palace in Berlin and the New Palace in Potsdam as key seats of power, with Potsdam serving as summer residence and Berlin as the year round capital.

Schloss Berlin New Palace Potsdam Hampton Court Prussia Bertin

Capitol Eyes Civil War Era Debates On Trade and War

The report covers shipping costs for transport of Marines, a presidential and cabinet briefing on a convention day, and Senate action on adulteration in foods. It notes bond market shifts, forest fire restrictions, Cuban troop substitutions, and tariffs proposals. Also mentioned are Navy trials, a Paris dispute resolution, and domestic revenue figures with bold references to government bonds and treasury procedures.

Notable Updates From Across 1900s Era Society

A string of obituaries and career moves fill the page. Lord Pauncefote, retiring British ambassador, departs April. Hamilton, son of Alexander Hamilton, graves located in Sacramento. Thomas Woods, Mississippi chief justice, resigns to practice law. Dr. John A. Murphy, Cincinnati physician and former Miami University dean, dies of heart failure after 42 years. Charles W. Dabney, University of Tennessee president, named to Paris exposition awards committee. George Young Johnston, famed printer, wed in Lexington, Ky. He previously worked under Thayer, Grady, and Trentiss at major papers. Willan Wells, banker and investor, dies at Primosonte after a career spanning farms and merchants banks.

Abant Pauncefote Ambasaador Apribal Georgie Wii S Hamilton Alexander Hanitah Sacramento Cal Thomas Woods Aliksiksippi Supreme Court Rovernor John A. Murphy Cincinnati Miami Modlont College Charles W. Dabney University of Tennessee George Young Johnston Lexington New York Tribune Thvace Greely Johnston Beene Caueler Toulsony Paldemin George J. Trentiss Thuvitaville Ann Willan Wells Ue Faramiers Ant Merchants’ Bank Ue Faramiers Ant Merchants’ Bank, Mamiper Union Invest- Tamt Company Wit Otier Institutions Preumonte

Boers In Retreat In Cape Front At La Bueehangnes Nok

Reports from Dordrecht Cape Colony dated March 6 describe Gen Brabant's colonial division pressing a strong Boer position along the DorDrecht to Tamextown road. Boers withdraw under heavy British shell fire from three positions as British losses mount. Queen Victoria abandons her planned visit and stays home.

Dordrecht Cape Colony Brabant la Bue Ehangnes Nok Tamextown Taitet London Generdis Nettley Hospital Lord Roberts War Office Nttle Onsland Afrikander Bund Abraham Kraat Kraalepruit Modder River Chamberlain Soult Daily News Ladysmith Colesberg Orange River Takien Free State Price Euler Cape Lown Graaf Reinet Port Eizabeth Sume Boors Cape Town Trax Paardeberg

Proposit ion to establish buffalo preserve in New Mexico

Washington March 6 The house committee on public lands acted on a proposal to establish a buffalo preserve in certain townships in New Mexico and stock it with a herd of 100 animals to be donated by G J Jones of Kansas. A subcommittee was appointed to prepare a bill granting a similar tract for a buffalo range as a private enterprise and at a rental.

Naples Troiia Armen William Bird Tvish Wos Aouleredk Mt Bantry Armes Ninh Releastug Berlin Herr Whiterer Lendin Lou Montreat J.T. Layte Dominator Parla New York Canna Olymbho de Magellives Rio Janeiro Tneare Hils Alan Switzerland Great Britain New Mexico Washington House Committee On Public Lands G. J. Jones Kansas

President sends information on the Philippines requests

The president transmitted to the senate correspondences stemming from Senator Hoar's two resolutions seeking details on censorship in the Philippines. The voluminous record includes president instructions, Philippine commission proclamations, and communications from Aguinaldo or his aides, outlining treatments and responses.

Philippines Washington Mlareh Uin Senate Hoar Sur Cense Philippine Commisssion Geh Aguinaldo Thenine Ebneenghig Ibe

Insurrection Inquiry Details on Aguinaldo Aid and Propaganda

The document seeks information on insurgent prisoners on the island and any recalled data about aid or encouragement given to Aguinaldo and his followers by United States individuals. It requests whether pamphlets speeches or other US emanations adverse to US authority were distributed or diffused among Filipinos in arms or among US soldiers.

Aguinaldo United States

EXPEDITION OF GEN BATES IN SOUTHERN LUZON

Gen Bates leads expedition to Southern Luzon with Morlleth and Woerty regiments totaling about 200 men. American forces clash near Nueva Caceres and Labmanna. enemy losses estimated at 140 killed or wounded with 64 buried. One American lieutenant killed. Manila dispatch notes encampments, searches, and pursuit of insurgents.

Hin Manila Marek Batest Luzon Morlleth Woerty San Miguel Bay Kindad Nueva Caceres Labmanna Nueva Cacaras Libmanat Tosa Jn Yabioanan Enragun Amaricans Legase Albar Lesnspl Edgar F. Keeler Lorkie Sheridan

Blights on Vines Prompt Alsace-Lorraine Grant

In Strasbourg on March 7 the Alsace Lorraine governor rejected a general ban and granted vine growers permission to import American grapevines to renew ruined vineyards. Baron Zoron von Bulnch, agriculture secretary, stated on the landtag floor that the vines introduced into the country had caused severe blights beyond phyloxera.

Alsnce-Lorraine Strasburg Alsace-Lorraine Baron Zoron von Bulnch Landtag

Owner Killed Crossing at Lake Forest Depot

Chicago March 7 William A. Perry owner of the Lake Forest polo grounds was instantly killed while crossing Northwestern railway tracks at the Lake Forest depot. Perry was waiting for the Chicago train. he also owned a large mine in California and had long been a Chicago real estate dealer.

Chicago William AW Perry Lake Forest Polo Grounds Northwestern Railway California

Sharkey and Witvslainiens Sign Article For Big Bout

Tom Sharkey and Bob Witvslainiens signed articles for a twenty five round bout in New York. The event promises the largest purse yet and targets the first week of August with full payment wired to secure the wager.

Fire destroys four story building in Brooklyn

A four story structure at 44 Pitbush Avenue Brooklyn was destroyed by a wire last night. The blaze damaged adjoining property and Lipps Lips, valued at about 1000000 dollars, was reported. Hardetburg & Co. carpet dealers were involved in the incident.

Sinatke New York Pitbush Avenue Brooklyn Hardetburg & Co Widh Lips

Relieve Mafeking Relayed as Kimberley Troops Move

Relieve Mafeking near victory appears imminent as Kimberley light horse and De Beers controlled cavalry move toward the town. Intelligence from Ossamtefu reports Lord Roberts' forces forming an angled advance with divisions Kelly Kenny Tucker Colville and French reconnoitering Boers. Brisk activity across northwestern Cape Colony signals renewed attempts at guerrilla resistance amid political strains and imperial logistics.

Kimberley de Byers Lord Roberts Imbertey Cecil Rhodes Rhodes Cal Kekewleh Syhiel Kekewieh Robarts Caps Golony Martin Chamberlain War Offices Zontpansberg Lrinavant Roberto Aray London Mareh T Standard Ossantefu Gays Lord Stoberts Kelly Kenny Moddor Tucker Colville Swith Pelgade French Tentley-Martin Brench Holla Kruger

Hin Market Cotton Surges At Opening In New York

Great excitement marked the cotton market as call money opened with advances of 11 to 28 points led by August contracts. Private cables noted a pause among European shorts amid expectations of a sharp rise. By noon, active positions rose about 5 to 11 18 points from the morning low to near the Saturday edging.

New York Cotton Exchange Huropean Shorts

Fire engine contract awarded to Dickinson officials

The Wuerous Engine Company of St Paul has contracted with Dickinson authorities for the delivery of a first class steam fire engine and hook and ladder truck with chemical combination.

Dickinson N. D Wuerous Engine Company of St. Paul

Desmet tobacco mill burns. damage total at thirteen thousand

March 7. Tie Tee smet roller mill burned yesterday. The mill and contents are a total loss. The fire destroyed the building and machine room, with an estimated damage around $15,000. Local firefighters battled the blaze but could not save the facility.

Desmet Teesmet Tyne Vine Room Tosa

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