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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
1
A frayed editorial voice notes coal at 125 dollars a ton in Alaska making a mine wealthier than gold, mocks St. Louis lawyers as few in number, and derides local housing costs. It contrasts Johannesburg style room rents with millionaire comfort, suggesting housing is a luxury for the rich and a burden for the poor.
The court upholds a state law that allows selection of ninety six potential jurors with prosecutors and defense each striking twenty four, producing a trial jury by the usual method. The piece discusses state legislative trends, noting widespread trust restriction laws, with nine enacted last year including Arkansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Texas.
The Society for the Preservation of Science and Historic Places reports on Stony Point battleground. It notes plans and photos of the site, and states New York State has appropriated 25,900 for the scene. About 34 acres of Stony Point Peninsula were bought for 21,500, with a request to place the remaining 33,500 under the society’s care for preservation.
A party of geologists paleontologists and botanists invited by Union Pacific explored Wyoming fossil fields for forty days. Numbers dwindled from sixty six to fourteen as most dropped out. About six tons of fossil remains were shipped eastward but no complete dinosaur skeleton was found. Exploration occurred in Bad Lands like terrain with bones found in many pieces and plated for removal.
London reports indicate Mafeking relief likely accomplished by Cole Primer with Lord Methuen moving to disperse Boer forces. Dispatches describe rail and supply movements, proclamations, and anticipated operations in Natal as Roberts’ forces consolidate.
Manila reports Gen Otis calls Manila the most troublesome center of the situation as insurgent junta activity rises in Luzon and Hongkong. Rebels reorganize in Zambales and Morong, raids, taxes, and murders disrupt towns. American forces tighten control and governors are appointed.
Taylor and Beckhant, Kentucky governors, visited Taylorsville for personal reasons amid political tension. They met with supporters while questions linger about Surveyor G C M Barnet and Collector Sapp and the state’s attempt to hold offices until the Supreme Court rules on authority. The case sits in circuit court with Judge Meld to rule this week before possible transfer to the court of appeals.
Mrs Isadore Clark sister of Judge Taley of Chicago died in Milwaukee Wisconsin at age seventy. The brief notice identifies her relation to the Chicago judge and records the obituary in concise form.
Lexington reports a Goebel murder trial development with lawyers claiming the case will reveal one of the greatest political sensational events in U S history. State's evidence may expose plot details and names, with F. W. Golden alleged to testify under immunity while Goebel advocates push for broader backers.
London dispatches recount Allied and Boer actions in South Africa with updates on Matzking relief, Kroonstadt movements, and Gen Gatacre’s forces. Reports cite 23,000 of 40,000 poised to engage Botha, while Natal’s next fighting likely nears. Officials caution on German guarantees for Johannesburg.
A March 21 fire at Medicine Hat caused about $6,000 damage destroying the Cox mopalitan hatel and Evans store. The incident occurred in Winniper with details limited to the listed owners and loss figure.
Lincoln Neb March 21 In effect William J Bryan announced tonight to the Democratic party and to the nation the platform which he considers best for the Democratic party and upon which he desires to stand if nominated at the Kansas City convention. The Nebraska Democrat platform reaffirms the Chircho platform calls for 16 to 4 opposes a large standing army denounces the Republican tariff bill for Porto Rico and favors popular election of United States senators. The Bryan platform was approved throughout and delegates were instructed to stand for him at Kansas City and Sioux Falls conventions.
A large fire in Piqua Ohio destroyed the W P Orr linseed oil mill and the Piqua Wearing Mills. The Gray company plant faced risk as fire spread. Estimated loss ranges from 165000 to 176000 with insurance coverage. Dayton fire units were summoned as crews fought the blaze.
Admiral Dewey and Mrs Dewey arrived by special train from Washington. Crowds lined the streets from depot to hotel despite rain to greet the distinguished guests. A river and harbor cruise aboard the revenue cutter Hamilton opens morning entertainment with Gen. Nelson Miles joining the party to lay celebrations. Thousands of visitors pour into Savannah for the welcome.
In Millville March 24 Bishop Hurst opened the New Jersey Methodist Episcopal conference asserting that after his public service President McKinley would accept a professorship in international law at the American University in Washington.
New YorkMarch 21 an intimate friend of the duke de la Torre says he is engaged to Ming Sylvia Green daughter of Mrs Herty Green Mrs Green denies the report with asperity The duke is a son of Marechal Serrano ex regent of Spain
Henry Taylor, under treatment by a faith cure doctor in Spriggield Illinois, was found dead at his home. A paper on his chest stated the man is not dead but in a trance. Authorities pursue the faith cure doctor in connection with the death.
Miss Annie Stether a restaurant cashier at 156 Treaty-second street was shot dead last night by a well dressed veiled woman who entered the front door and fired four shots at the cashier’s desk before fleeing. No other person in the front part of the restaurant was harmed.
Two Chicago men have given $40,000 each to the Chicago university within the last week. The drive continues toward a $2,000,000 Rockefeller offer expiring April 1, with $500,000 still to be raised. The panel of donors will be released on April 2.
Former minister to Japan and long time congressman for the district, Mr Bingham, died at Coda on March 21. He served as the prosecutor in the trial of Lincoln's assassins and later practiced law in the area.
Berlin March 24 The Prussian minister of railways verdict on American locomotives tried in Bavaria finds they are faultless in construction yet cost considerably less than comparable Baltic or British locomotives, highlighting economic advantage despite no noted faults.
A March dispatch reports the Greek government deciding to cordon off regions to prevent plague spread. Authorities order restricted movement and heightened surveillance as authorities respond to a surge in reported plague cases.
Brigham Young and early settlers began the first irrigation canal in the United States on July 24, enabling Idaho to grow a vast array of crops. The piece extols Idaho’s fertile lava soils, rich output from apples to prunes, mining opportunities in Snake River Valley, and the promise of rapid settlement. It highlights Oregon Short Line’s outreach to homeseekers, Idaho’s favorable climate, minimal cyclone risk, and low death rate, foreseeing large population growth and economic potential.
A quirky roomful of garbled quotes suggests a village editor and his wife debating a grocer named Jones who died early today. The text resembles a sample OCR fragment with fragmented phrases and stray punctuation.
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