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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1899
Page
1
A scattered column presents satirical observations on manners and public life. It riffs on courtship, monopolies in Michigan, and Philippine affairs, then shifts to domestic topics like divorce, wedding rings, and humor. The piece notes legislative actions in Kansas, labor and twine production, and cautions on machinery replacing labor while praising agricultural improvement ideas.
A broad digest reports a drowning off Honolulu from Omnetoni sailor Louman aboard the SN Castle, a Marysville Cal woolen mill fire causing $100000 loss, and Frank Peek of Yuba City killed by burns. A Texas Pacific freight derailment near El Paso kills engineer J W McMurray, fireman Geo Ruts, and a tramp John Treed. Legation notes cover open door policy in China and fleet talks. Secretary Alger bars army liquor on reservations. A mix of crimes, naval news, and international diplomacy follows.
Teddy McGovern of New York knocked out Patsy Haley of Buffalo in the eighth round in a fast six bout at Lenox Athletic Club. Walter Spalding resigns as director of the New York Baseball Club, criticizing its sportsmanship. In Paris, interest grows around a Reynolds versus Charlesment bout. Paddy Purtell of Kansas City and James Seanlis of Pittsburgh fight twenty rounds at the Auditorium in Memphis. A lively girl featured in a draw at the event.
A sweep of brief notices reports appointments and deaths. Figures include Lieut de Faramond studying American naval methods in Washington and Baron Russel named to Venezuelan arbitration. Obituaries note ministers and officials such as Mev W C Dickinson, Dr John McDougall Dunlap, and others across Indiana Brooklyn Evanston and Boston.
A blaze from a lace curtain on the Windsor hotel at Forty seventh Street and Fifth Avenue on St Patrick’s Day killed ten to fifteen guests and injured about forty. The fire destroyed the hotel interior, trapped occupants on upper floors, and left a mass of debris with many bodies not yet recovered. Proprieter Warren Leland’s wife and daughter were among the victims.
Rome dispatches from Fanfulla and Qopintone stress the pope's weakness while Vatican officials deny alarm. He walks in his room, tends a small library and pictures, as Prof Mazzoni and Dr Lapponi tend his wound and report satisfaction with his general condition. Paris says another operation is planned.
Abra ham Moses reported as a Natchez banker and New Orleans cotton broker who also operated as a broker in Cineloneti Ohio. He attempted death by his own action and is expected to die from the self inflicted injury.
Gov ton Brooke appoints Gen Lope Mein to deputy governor of Port Principe with troops remaining in Havans. Mein previously led forces last December and will assume provincial duties under the new post.
In a drenching rain more than 200 workers sifted through Windsor hotel ruins seeking bodies and valuables after a blaze. Death toll rising to sixteen with forty-four missing and fifty-seven injured. recovery and demolition continue as Warren Leland, owner, remains feeble and unable to explain the fire's origin.
New York March 21 The Herald reports a growing mass of testimony suggesting the Windsor hotel blaze was incendiary and robbery motivated. Evidence points to thieves within the building at the outbreak of the fire, with several accounts corroborating their presence early on.
Roanoke Virginia March 21 a fatal wreck on the Norfolk and Western at Ada killed fireman Von Vangnino and brakeman Graham a tramp also died several trainmen were injured three freight trains wrecked all were en route east the second train broke and crashed into the first as the third failed to be flagged passengers and crews escaped harm where possible with emergency response near the mountain slope
Delegates at the Sovereign Camp meeting in Memphis on March 21 adjourned before disposing of the committee on laws report. A new affiliated body called the International Association of Deputy Organizers of the Woodmen of the World was formed to systematize field work for the order.
Five Finns claim evidence of a Russian boundary inscribed on Klondike mounds that could place the region inside the United States. US Const McCook in Dawson to raise the matter with Washington authorities. John Sherman improving aboard the American Wool ship Paris, while plans for transfer to the Chicago cruiser are uncertain. Russian talks say New Chwang may become a Russian treaty port in return for support to China against Italy.
Augusta Georgia March 21 former United States senator and Augusta mayor Patrick Walsh dies at his residence after three months of nervous prostration. The death marks a major loss to Georgia political life.
From Manila James Greenman reports Admiral Dewey told the Journal that the lagalo insurgency is breaking up and that native southern islanders welcome Americans. He says the enemy strength is overrated and asserts the U S could face any issue with Oregon Lowa Monterey and Monadnock. Defensive operations around Manila continue with limited offensive action.
Washington March 23 The War Department received Otis at Manila dispatches stating transports Olio and Senator left the 20th, Grant delayed for repairs and starts 26th. Carrying all sick and wounded ready to ship, shipment of volunteers cannot commence yet. Tope to do so soon with California battalion sent to Negros this afternoon. The message signals all sick and wounded will be sent home, and the Grant is equipped for service as the department plans to hire transports at San Francisco to discharge soldiers with transportation paid.
Manila reports fighting on the island of Negros with few details. The transport India sails for Negros with one battalion of the 1st California under Col. Dubose. Also, over sixty Spanish refugee planters say a 20,000 strong native tribe on the Montescos river near Bacolod threatens haciendas. Spaniards request arms from Gen. Miller. Wounded men are recovering.
Obsequies for Joseph Medill, who died in San Antonio Texas, were heavily attended in Chicago. Rev Koliey's Collyer of New York presided. Citywide observance led to many closures in respect for the prominent figure. Meanwhile in Ashtabula Ohio six dock workers fell from a 40 foot framework at the Mahonlng and Shenango docks, injuring several and possibly fatally wounding two.
Five people were injured in a runaway accident at a funeral in Evansville Indiana on a March date. Two are believed fatally injured as a streetcar team crashed into a wagon, demolishing the hack and halting further processions. In Laredo Texas a separate note reports demonstrations against smallpox vaccination easing, with authorities pushing for quiet.
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