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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
1
Historical notes discuss the Cilua opening and its potential industrial impact. References to the Chinese tree tu ehing and assessments by French and English botanists are cited. Mgr Wells of Owens College believes the substance is true caoutchouc and may become economically important.
The Times correspondent notes that official Russian assurances are unreliable and reveals that Central Asian rail delays attributed to snowfalls are actually caused by about 20,000 troops massing near Kushk. Russia plans soon to take action adverse to Great Britain.
The United States Civil Service Commission reports the carrier and railway mail services near peak stability and efficiency. Over fourteen thousand carriers lost about two hundred positions last year, with railway mailmen suffering a similarly small rate of removals. Over sixteen years, appointments through the commission have seen removals under one percent annually, inviting critique only for its faults.
Religious groups mobilize and prepare for the coming century under a guiding leadership. Controversy declines as unity grows and truth seeks application in all affairs. Generous offerings support church extensions and philanthropic causes. Good will and neighborly help spread across classes.
The house committee on accounts authorized a $5 000 yearly stipend for a new stenographer. There are now three stenographers employed by the lower branch who earn as much as members of the house or senate. During sessions they work at $100 weekly, but portions of the year they have little to do. The third high priced stenographer is justified by heavy demand from committees, with six committees needing their services on many days.
Washington awaits the industrial commission report with keen interest especially its trusts section. Over a year and a half witnesses from railroads, manufacturers, farmers, and labor groups contributed testimony. The two volume printed document may include no specific legislative recommendations.
London dispatches report Lord Roberts denying Driefontein fall, praising Kelly-Kenny division for driving Boers from two kopjes at the point of the bayonet. Broadwood’s cavalry engaged near Abraham’s Kraal as British forces press toward Bloemfontein amid stubborn Boer resistance.
In Frankfort on March 13 Democrats and Republicans faced a tense standoff as about 200 state men with ammo surrounded the capitol and Governor Naylor’s home. Militia and armed citizens threatened to intervene as two officials fled in uniform, prompting calls to move the legislature amid fears of bloodshed.
March 14 report from Willis, through Adelbert Hay, US consul at Pretoria, that Washington may act as intermediary transmitting Kruger and Steyn terms for peace to Britain. Roberts advances rapidly toward Bloemfontein. Boers attempt to delay by moving stock and troops north. Berlin backs nonintervention. Lourenzo Marques notes further troop movements and trench positions. Versters reports cavalry and shifts toward the Modder.
In Frankfort Kentucky March 14 excitement rises over arrests tied to Governor Goebel assassination as Republicans fear further actions and consider moving government to London while Beckham Kass militia prepares to preserve peace. Goebel’s body lay to rest at sunset with legislature members present.
Daily market bulletin lists wheat corn oats barley and rye prices in St Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee and Chicago with bid and ask levels for No 1 Northern and No 2 hard winter, plus live cattle hog and sheep quotes from Chicago Sioux City and Sioux Falls. Ends noting a marketing column remark.
BMALLVOX DISTRIBUTORS explain the spread of a disease epidemic tied to moldy paper and flour paste used on walls. The piece promotes Ambastive as a sanitary coating and disinfectant to prevent infection and restore cleanliness and habitability.
A 19th century feature extols the John M Smyth Company of Chicago selling wholesale goods direct to consumers via a mammoth illustrated catalogue. It praises its growth from a small start to nationwide mail order, highlighting color pages, home delivery, and savings by bypassing middlemen.
A fragment references a sermon moment asking about four on a crown and mentions Mr Nailer, followed by a response about approaching the bottom of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The text shows a local newspaper excerpt with casual questions and a brief reply.
The notice lists patent filings from Minnesota residents and others, including Carlosttie Blake of Minneapolis for a disinfecting device, Irescapes Corwhi Tobnson of Waterlower for a drift separator, Kou K. bir for an anchor and dieselion device for check row corn planters, Patrick Mulloy of Ardoch for a spice cabinet, Edwin C. Washiures of Minneapolis for a draft rigging brake beam, Nils M. Wig of Aressudahy for a horseshoe, and others. The periodical notices also advertise legal notices and a sample advertisement from Pioneer Press.
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