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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1896
Page
1
A collage of satirical and historical notes mocks church injunctions in Paris, English fleet threats, and obituary poetry. It cites England and Wales birth and death stats for 1800, debates on Roentgen rays, naming of a graphics process, hostages stamps, and political figures like Gladstone and Salisbury. A St Louis judge allows newspaper criticism without malice.
Oliver Optie travels to Japan to study language while mocking the idea of translating a fleet of clever youths. The piece notes New York political history, including speakers and vice presidents, and recalls odd newspaper items about a paranoiac horse deemed too dangerous for battle.
Analyzing the French Senate as a viable second chamber the piece argues it is more assertive than before, though not as dominant as the American model. The longstanding belief in deputies’ omnipotence is declared dead as the Senate asserts its evolving authority.
The recap surveys ships sailing from London to Yokohama and arrivals in Kobe and Tokyo. It notes the inspection board's report on a major protest against proposed legislation, and the takeover of parts of the Tuyallup lands in Washington. The secretary of the interior transmits a protest over rate changes amid broader national concerns.
The Havana situation reports Cuban suspicion of Spaniards in a deadly episode, while the Buenos Ayres steamship returns with reinforcements. Paris debates on Income tax govern fate. Scotland condemns invective. Bulawayo natives imitate body adornments. Suez delays harm, and education reforms in France advance. Tragic fires, accidents, and a barn door death highlight a graphic mosaic of peril.
Magistrate Sudlleh in New York discharged two Fitzgerald brothers linked to the murder of Prof. Max Egiad. Desperado BP Cirtards fired on a Bristol Virginia logging camp. loggers repelled the assault and Grisgatt was killed. James Talson, an Iowa Union County poorhouse inmate, confessed on his deathbed to killing Oklahoma City’s police chief years ago. Also linked: Munda Munkton and a Baptist preacher Rev Henry Maher of Powell's Valley Ky, who died by his own hand at about 160 years old according to local lore. Maher had long claimed to be a minister since age twenty-four.
A garbled late 1800s report lists multiple cases: theft from graves during transport, a New York Court of Appeals action on a first degree murder judgment against a man named Mattin, and a new trial granted to him. John TL. Tysell, a Denver florist, appointed chief of police. Alleged gambling house running permit issues. Two schoolboys, Nice and Miles Rumell, quarrel at a central school building, leaves Rumell with stab wounds. Nice fled, not found. A well dressed man Edward Thompson with accomplices under arrest in San Francisco for attempting to pawn two gold bricks. Miss May Yate reports her sister Mrs Louiza Redatt as a professional fee-bug. Redout later identified as George Wilson, a Newark clothing merchant, who feloniously cut his own front with a razor at the Glsey House in New York.
A roundup of notable deaths and events reports figures like Midge E L Cochgin of Toledo Ohio, ex Senator Nichols of St Clairsville Ohio, Seve S Allen of New England age eighty eight, Mrs Catherine Huffman of Christina County, and Hanford Werner Edson a Williams College rhetoric instructor. Also noted are Tolled church leaders, diversions in literary circles, a Harvard course reform, and regional civic items including a Buffalo workers strike and a recent leadership change at the Lotville Fair and Driving association.
Washington March 1 reports say Congress and the president show near unanimous support for intervening in Cuba independence. Senate and House receive overwhelming sympathy from organizations and individuals. Spain faces naval and military mobilization as Spain fears US action after Cuban provisional government recognition moves. Madrid reports show hostile demonstrations and student protests while officials prepare armed expeditions and naval forces for possible Cuba service.
Spanish authorities promptly offer reparations following the mob attack on the U S consulate. The United States reports the incident reached Madrid and Washington, with officials expressing regret and promising action. The situation is expected to ease as Spain acts to restore relations and prevent further fallout.
A telegram from Captain Herding of the revenue cutter reports the seizure of the schooner S. R. Mallory forty miles south of Port Tampa with arms and ammunition. The vessel is delivered to Port Tampa authorities, but courts’ recent decisions cast doubt on longer detention.
J Campbell prominent Republican leader from Ulipia dies in Chicago at 44 after brief illness. Wife and father near death. alleged neglect of self to care for them cited. Campbell long served as Republican national committee member since 1892 and was state senator in 1880s, noted as a successful Western lawyer.
The Standard reports a Boston based group of about three hundred men arming up to join Cuban insurgents. Recruited from local militiamen, the force is said to be under Roger Leach and could depart near New York once President Cleveland approves Cuban resolutions.
Verneth Ashore Newport and Elsworth report a ferocious northwesterly gale sinking boats and forcing suspension of all shipping. The James Wy drags ashore in bad beaching, pilot McDonald presumed drowned. In SW Harbor four schooners lose anchors and go aground including Jamena Mel son Ella and deunie Joe bound for Eastport Rockland and Grand Mar in.
English born Gov Greanhaldge died early this morning in Lowell Massachusetts. He came to the United States in childhood with his parents, graduated from Harvard in 1903, and practiced law as a counselor and advocate. He served as city auditor, mayor, and legislator before election to Congress from the Eighth District in 1859 and later as governor for three consecutive terms.
Boston reports flooding from Sunday through Tuesday has devastated much of the region. Early tallies indicate total damage likely exceeds two million dollars as officials and residents assess ruined homes, roads, and properties across multiple states.
In London, March, German Chancellor Hohenlohe travels as part of ongoing diplomacy. The report notes his discussions and attendance at key meetings, with emphasis on bilateral relations between Germany and Britain.
Rome reports severe Italian defeat with estimates of 6 000 killed among Italian troops. Generals Alvertane and Darborhma among the fallen, and General Bavallaria wounded. Army artillery and provisions were lost, as columns failed to support and retreated. Baron Barateria, distraught, shot himself in the heart.
Rome and cities across Italy face mass demonstrations and unrest amid news from Adowa. Police struggle to quell crowds while the cabinet reportedly plans resignation. In Milan 30,000 took part in clashes. injuries reported. Also, Taylor Manufacturing, Saint Louis, declares insolvency with assets about 164000 and liabilities around 105000.
Fifty county conventions nominated delegates for the state convention. For Allinon, substitution delegates selected without a second choice ballot. Local officials report the arrangement as orderly and within rules.
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