26 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1896
Page
1
A wide mix of brief notes covers international affairs and science. Discussion cites Spain Cuba, Abyssinia, Italy, and Weyler with opinions on colonial policy, fortifications, and military actions. Domestic items praise forestry policy work, note rainfall, and forecast British arbitral views. Reports on stamps, tramp labor, fur seals off Santa Cruz, Tennessee exposition, New York rail suit, Grant monument, and Chicago versus New York police records.
A broad digest notes the U S president approving a rights of way bill through Melville s reservation in Washington and retirements in Utah Port Douglas Gen W H Penrose. It lists numerous obituaries including Archbishop Kenrick Martin Von Brooklin Mrs Quellin Baker and Chief Justice Charles Doe, plus accidents and crimes across multiple states with deaths, burns, murders, and a bomb blast near Oklahoma City.
A garbled summary of multiple incidents: William Wenger murdered and buried at Bellfonte. Willian Watson dies in New York from a pistol wound inflicted by Edward Ollifard in Weehawken. Moorer dies after a knife attack by Boyd at Overgreen Agricultural College. an unknown thief steals forty diamonds worth 6000 from Gottestebel’s store in Denver and is pursued by clerks. Margaret Twenry jailed for three months in Camden for being a common scold. vague references to a court ruling on old laws.
Forcisn Gonato and Daly lead a new cabinet arith Rudini at the head a state of siege declared in Valencia Spain to quell anti American demonstrations. Wrench Radicals and Sociatists protest the Legion of Honor award to Prince Wenry of Orleans as debate looms in the chamber of deputies. Deserted details cover global politics and economics including Diaz honored by foreign bankers in Mexico, Booths and others amid espionage trials in Telpsie and Chicago politics.
Reports from March 20 indicate Wrante and Britain clash over Africa maps and Egyptian policy. France seeks restraint after Bertrand note while Britain, Italy, and Germany navigate rival aims. Rome and Cairo dispatches show uneasy hope Britain will act decisively to protect Egypt.
In Birthe Settled Chicago on March 20 representatives of the stonecutters, building owners, and Col Dickinson met after concessions on both sides. The strike ends with workers set to return tomorrow and the Coliseum to be usable by May 1. In New York funds run out for Armenian relief. the International Armenian Relief committee reports widespread need and the National Armenian Relief committee wires 000.
Atlantic City March 20 General Garcia and a band of Cuban patriots departed Somers Point harbor this morning aboard the steamer Bermuda. Inspector A Higheo learned the news and reports he has notified the secretary of war.
Cairo reports the khedive witnessed the departure of the Egyptian battalion for the front. He gave a cordial farewell to the officers of the battalion and others present before their march.
Delegates and spectators packed the hall as Wisconsin Republicans chose John J. Lech of La Crosse as chair. A McKinley favorable platform was adopted, praising protection and reciprocity, opposing depreciated currency, and backing a silver currency with gold parity. William McKinley was named the preferred candidate for the presidency with a resolution urging delegates to support him. Elected at‑large delegates included x dlov Hoard ex Senator Sawyer Bugens Wyiett and James H Stout.
Madrid dispatch quotes Gen. Weyler in an interview discussing harsh wartime options and the impact of Congress on war plans. He says many join the insurgents from across Cuba and Havana hoping to be recognized as belligerents, and notes the conflict between prudence and extreme measures may force his resignation amid belligerency issues and elections.
Columbus March 20 John A Knight cashier of the Fifth Avenue Savings bank was arrested today on embezzlement charges. The action followed stockholders' dissatisfaction over slow bank settlement and scrutiny of books. Knight blamed the failure on the Farmers' bank whose business the Savings bank inherited.
Washington report on March 20 states the Nicaragua canal bill is likely to be pushed in the house. A special subcommittee, after weeks of study, agreed on details, though it doubts the commission report’s cost estimates and questions the project’s necessity.
Powder milk factory at Rifton Ulster county exploded today injuring five men. Workers number around seventy five and the plant is located two miles from Rosendale nearest railroad station. The site had suffered a prior blast four years ago.
A major blaze yesterday in Ruagin St Petersburg damaged a cotton factory and caused heavy losses estimated around 800 900 roubles. The fire destroyed the factory building and surrounding equipment, with officials noting extensive damage and high costs.
In Carlisle on March 20 executions aggregating 76000 dollars were issued against the Carlisle Manufacturing Company, the town's largest industrial plant. A receiver will be appointed.
A short satirical notice notes limits on calls between engaged couples with a humorous quip about courting routine. It contrasts a man’s heart with a stomach and mentions young doctors in Kansas as waiting for patients.
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