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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1896
Page
1
A collection of satirical vignettes on Britain America and Spain discusses arbitration and international law, Prime Minister Salisbury, and ships through the Suez. It wittily notes public libraries in Massachusetts, Limoges porcelain history exhibit plans, and a bishop of Christ Church New Zealand riding a bicycle.
Hon. Simon Wolf reports on Jewish service in the Civil War noting sixteen Jewish men as staff officers for the Federal army and twenty four in the Confederate army. About 7,000 Jewish privates served on both sides, delivering brave and effective service.
A Edinburgh member of Parliament defends the coat of arms as described, noting two horn spoons and a porridge pot with two nude Highlanders as supporters and the motto Meal makes men. The piece moves to Russia expanding its navy, with 16 battleships launched since 1855 and a fleet nearing 30,000 gulleras, signaling a bold maritime stance.
An itemized weekly digest reports on Paul M. Watson of Shawnee Oklahoma death among five bureau inspectors, a national banks statement for February 28, pension actions for the widow of ex Secretary Gresham, and a pension appeal involving Mrs Bolva A Lockwood with $25 restitution planned.
A broad sketch of society figures and incidents includes Mr. Gil renaming his surname as Yule amid a wave of foreign-born literary names. Miss Braddon once acted in provinces, Mrs. Langtry commands earnings, and several deaths mark the period. Capt. Harry Boyd dies in Reading at 54. Gen. William Moffatt Stetly dies in Philadelphia aged 74. Neah Hooper, New Hampshire Baptist minister, dies at ninety. Earthquake shocks hit Caldwell Kansas. fires ravage Long Island City, Cincinnati, Utica. multiple accidents claim lives. Crime items include murders, embezzlement arrests, and court verdicts. A Japanese student, Jokobo Uchida, ends life by suicide. Maj. Conover is robbed and assaulted.
Logwood cargo ship Nellie Woodbury from Hayti to New York stranded near Long Beach. Six crew members were saved as authorities report a sequence of crimes including a Muskogee killing and a deputy marshal shooting. Separate cases involve a Philadelphia woman charged with her husband's murder, dynamite found at John Gardner's door in New Haven, and a lynching of a Black man in Windsor. A Boston clerical order leader confessed embezzling about 5500 dollars from Martin Brothers Co. in Chelsea.
Foreign dispatches report Maceo and Castillo wounded amid insurgency. London Chronicle notes President Kruger may visit Nogland. Berlin journal says Russia seeks expulsion of English and American missionaries from Asia Minor. France to spend 200000 for coronation pageantry led by Gen. de Boisdeffre. Emperor William may skip Cowes regatta. Behring Sea policy disputes rise before Ottawa. Wheelbarrow man Gallais recounts wolves attack. wife died. Sir Robert Low gains Knight Grand Cross of the Bath. England’s envoy to Argentina moved. Francis Pakenham resumes South America duties. French art decoration list reveals four names, William H. Howe the sole American.
A varied set of items notes political moves and local actions. The Ohio house passed a bill making Lincoln's birthday a legal holiday while other reports describe armor shipments, a New York florist paying for a cirnation, bond authority in Dickinson county, and court-house funding. Also covered are stockholder actions, a rescue mission start in Butte, Cuban revolutionists’ volunteers, receivers appointed in Allentown, and Salvation Army remarks on brigadiers becoming naturalized Americans.
A Madrid Valencia Granada and Bilbao reports describe anti American riots sparked by US Cuba policy. Police and gendarmes clash with demonstrators injuring several, as mobs stormed toward consulates and bull rings. Officials vow to arrest rioters and close offending establishments. The crisis tests Spain’s relations with the United States as Washington weighs belligerent status in Cuba.
The New York Senate approved the Greater New York bill by an 88 to 4 vote today in Albany, marking a major step in the reform effort.
Henry Lamont was found guilty of murder in a nine day trial in Superior Wisconsin. The prosecution proved Lamont wore the murdered man’s coat and shoes and had a revolver matching the wound, while Lamont claimed the items were exchanged in a trade with an unknown drunk companion. The verdict, first of its kind in the county, may be appealed to the state supreme court. Lamont faced additional accusations of earlier killings in Marshfield Denver and Harvard without conclusive evidence. The defense indicated plans to challenge the ruling on a point of error.
Chicago grain and livestock prices show March 13 quotes with wheat at March 13 levels and mixed oats and corn. cattle markets steady to higher with high end beef prices and Texas steer figures, while Minneapolis and Milwaukee summaries note varying wheat closes and price ranges. St. Paul reports hogs weak, yards cleared early, cattle steady, demand moderate for butcher stock and feeders.
An Agel Pensioner Washington March 13 reports Congressman Heatwole will introduce a bill to pension Ren Brasie of Litshield at 36 dollars a month. Brasie served in the regular army 1814 to 1815 during the Seminole and Florida wars. He draws eight dollars from the existing pension and, aged about ninety, seeks the increase. Heatwole will also push removing desertion from Thomas Danlay of Shakopee. Congressman Tawney will offer two similar bills for W A Cameron of Brownsdale and John O’Kre of Owatonna.
Senator Nelson introduces a joint resolution to declare the Mille Lac reservation open to homestead entry as public land. A prior General Land Office letter noted the reservation’s lack of status, creating an anomalous situation Nelson seeks to resolve. Lands set aside for Mille Lac Indians on White Earth remain sparsely occupied by whites, prompting relocation plans.
William Curmi Babcock, a United States Navy officer and executive with LA, S. Michigan, died today at the University Club in New York from pneumonia.
Andray W. Burleigh arrived in Yankton to attend the funeral of his father W. A. Burleigh who died Sunday. The service was held today and drew attendance from all territorial governors and numerous former public officials.
The naval and military co operative stores at Bombay were burned on March 13, causing an estimated loss of fourteen fnes about 800 375 dollars.
A historical blurb credits a man with combating evil, praising his activity and foresight as a blessing to civilization. It asserts thousands owe their lives to him, suggesting many would have perished otherwise.
An advertisement extols Salzer’s big crop seeds claiming 4 to 6 tons of hay per acre and high yields for corn barley potatoes and more. It urges readers to order a mammoth seed catalogue with 10 samples by sending 10 cents plus postage and notes women on Hale-Cut Experia and a mystery about a husband’s haircut.
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