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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1899

Page

6

Set-Back for the Youngers in Parole Bill Debate

St Paul March 23 The Wilson bi to parole the Youngers was voted down 84 to 25 in the senate after protracted debate. He will seek reconsideration and accept the Stockton amendment requiring the board of pardons to approve paroles. Insane hospital bills debated with no action. Several bills passed including legalizing village bands and armories, mutual fire insurance, and mineral rights leases. House rejected county option on temperance and the state text book bill. other measures introduced or amended.

St. Paul Wilson Senate Stockton Board of Pardons Board of Managers Ogonizaion of Mutual Retai Hardware Fire Insurance Companies Railroad and Warehouse Commission Committee On Temperance

Petroleum at Deadwood in a burning drain

In Deadwood South Dakota on March 24 a new drain around the Gair and Berry building yielded a pool of igniting petroleum. The crude oil burned for several minutes as more surfaced, producing a clear bright light while burning.

Petroleum Deadwood 8. D Gair & Berry

Indictments in Fort Dodge Druggists Case

Fort Dodge Iowa March 24. A grand jury returned indictments against Clare druggists and stores for violation of the mule law. The accused have pleaded guilty and will receive a light sentence.

Dragetate Indleied Fort Dodge Iowa Clare Bove

Portland News Briefs: Smathlpox Fear Hits Glasgow Crews

Minot North Carolina reports a smathlpox case at Glasgow causing townwide alarm as trath crews, terminal point, are present. In Iowa, March 24, a bank robbery at Galt saw thieves blow open a safe, stealing about $1,000 before fleeing on a handcar.

Minot N. C Glasgow Wollston Galt Iowa

Wis Life Man Arrested. Found Dead With Morphine Bottle

In Vox Lake Wisconsin on March 24 a farm hand named Mayxuner with rumored Bridgeport connections was arrested for drunken and disorderly conduct. He was later found dead in the morning with a morphine bottle nearby.

Vox Lake Wis Mayxuner Bridgeport Conn

Atlanta Steamers Release Follows Wind Change

Racine Wis March 24 The Good rich steamers Atlanta which went more yesterday was released this by honking the change of wind blowing out the ice.

Atlanta Racine Wis Goodrich

Military leaders inactive as American forces reorganize

Manila reports a reorganization in progress since abandoning the flying column. Gen Wheaton and Gen Hall’s brigades remain unassigned while the Oregon, Minnesota, and Twenty-second regiments concentrate at the Lu­neta camp ready for transport. Troops intrenched, enemy silent, Aguinaldo vows to lead reserves toward Manila within twenty days if Americans stay. Rebel concentration near Malabon noted.

Manila Wheaton Hall Oregon Minnesota Regiment Luneta Aguiraldo Malolos Malabon Arvices Ser. Cebu

Aguinaldo Prepares American Forces For Malolos Defense

Report from Manila indicates Aguinaldo fortifies Malolos with dykes to divert streams and nine lines of entrenchments around strategic towns. Cane spikes and improvised obstacles aim to injure advancing troops while bridges on river approaches are guarded. American forces are ready to rebuild bridges in the offensive toward Malolos.

Aguinaldo New York The Journal Manila Rafiond Weidges Malolos Jong Ines

Troop Transport Sherman Reaches Manila Harbor

Washington dispatch reports General Otis confirming the Sherman arrived in Manila with the Third Infantry and four companies of the Seventeenth Infantry under Col J A Page. Five crew and passengers died during the voyage and one man drowned in the Mediterranean. The Sheridan is due in about two weeks and the three vessels will add about 7000 regulars to Philippine forces to aid subjection of insurgents before the rainy season mid April.

Washington Otis War Department Sherman Manila New York Third Infantry Seventeenth Infantry J. A. Page Mediterranean Sheridan Philippines

Spaniards Warned Against Landing at Mindanao Island

The Tromulus arrived from Zamboanga with over a hundred passengers including Spanish families heading to Spain. Two thousand Spanish troops are at Mamboanga, awaiting an overdue transport. Americans were not landing from the Boston. Moros supply provisions as natives arrive armed. Commander Montero urged small landings due to threats of confrontation and possible seizure of the town. The Romulus carries Spaniards and locals returning to Cebu after the garrison abandonment at Apas. Boston was grounded for two days at Zamboanga.

I Isand Mindanao Nollo Tromulus Zamboninga Spain Mamboanga Boston Montero Cebu Apas Benger Zamboanga

Generals Submit to Cuban Assembly Over Armys Disbanding

At Wovuna on March 24, twelve generals presented their formal submission to the Cuban assembly executive committee. They warned that disbanding the army with or without a $2,000,000 payment would spark widespread disorder and threaten independence, risking civil war within two weeks.

Wovuna Unti Rssembly Gonzales

Entombed Miners Rescued After Thirteen Days

In Twadyitle Colorado two Gon Air mine pump men imprisoned thirteen days were reached by rescuers at 11 o clock last night and returned to their friends. They showed the effects of their experience.

Twadyitle Colo Gon Air

Great Crown Anticipated by Miller 8 D March 24

More than the usual amount of wheat will be sown in this area as people anticipate a great year for crops. Local reports indicate farmers expect favorable conditions and higher yields.

Miller

Race War in Arkansas and Mississippi Lynching Fallout

News from Little River County Arkansas and Yazoo County Mississippi reports a sparked race war aftermath following the lynching of Black men. Seven Arkansas victims were named dead with others possibly hung. similar violence in Mississippi saw three Black men lynched and their bodies weighted and dumped in the Yazoo River.

Little Rock Ark Afture Little River County Gen Duckett Richmond Tames Stockton Specky Duck- Ott

Wreck on Atlantic Coast Line Near Bridge

A rail accident near Augustn Georgia on the Atlantic Coast Line involves a derailment after crossing a bridge on a sharp curve. The passenger car overturned, six year old daughter of President Mack of Denmark suffered facial injuries, one trainman slightly hurt, others shaken but not seriously hurt.

Imurt Augustn Miveh Oyer Bridge Mack Denmark

Cuban Assembly to Dissolve Early This Week

Washington March 24 Advices from Cuba received by Senor Quesada indicate the Cuban assembly will dissolve before week’s end likely Saturday. Quesada calls dissolution a necessity, saying it follows from factory conditions and would have required action otherwise.

Washington Adviers Cuba Senor Quesada

Grain and Livestock Prices From St Paul and Chicago Markets

March 24 market notes from Minneapolis and Chicago show wheat futures fluctuating with on track bids for No 1 hard and Northern grades. Corn oats rye and barley quoted with various No numbers. hogs and cattle prices listed across Sioux City and South St Paul markets. Strong entities include Minneapolis, Chicago, and Sioux City exchanges with numerous bid quotes and price ranges.

Lnroad Conte St. Paul Northern Batley Rye Minneapolia Chicago Mibwankes Wis Texas Sioux City Towa South St. Paul

Democratic Insurer Senator Teller Predicts 1900 Issue

Senator Teller of Colorado said the financial question will be the key issue in the next presidential campaign and that Bryan will likely be the Democratic nominee. He praised Bryan's stance in the Belmont controversy, denouncing Belmont supporters as Republicans masquerading as Democrats who opposed Bryan in 1908.

Teller Tatke Cleveland Ohio Weller Colorado Eller Bryan Perry Belmont Teller Mr. Bryan

Want Dawley There Peace Jubilee in Washington

A Washington committee plans a near national peace jubilee next May and aims to invite Admiral Dewey. They presented their request to Secretary Long, who showed interest and would consult the president. He noted it would depend on whether the admiral could be spared from duties at Manila.

Madina

Pope Despondent Over Recovery Amid Service

The pope, showing despondency during a Sunday service, questioned a personal attendant about the congregation’s rejoicing in his recovery and lamented the mockery of thanksgiving. A rising salutation followed and concern gripped observers as his mood deteriorated. Meanwhile in New York Mrs. Adam Koenig, 66, was found dead in a wool shed. police theorize her husband, found dead from gas, died by suicide after discovering her body.

Hastaard and Wite New York Adam Koenig Yei's Wis East Eightymonth Street Koenig

Cyclone devastates Liberty Tennessee damages set homes

A fierce cyclone swept Liberty De Kalb county Tennessee last night wrecking trees and houses including the Christian church. No fatalities reported though the town was described as nearly wiped off the map.

Librty Tenn Nashville Mareh Liberty II de Kalb Christian Church

Killed His Mother In Law in Appleton Mystery

Appleton Wisconsin March 24 A clirta borser shifted and fatally killed his mother-in-law yesterday and then probably fatally shot his wife Domestic trouble is said to be the cause of the shooting

Lavy Appleton Wis Clirta Borser

Japan China tensions over access to Sin Mun bay

The report notes friction between Japan and the United States about influence in China. It mentions Chinese ministerial discussions with Italy and China's firm stance against concessions at Sin Mun bay amid broader aerowar and protectionist concerns.

Japan London The Viens United States China America eTarard Boy Rome Jin Ching Italy Sin Mun Bay

Grand Jury Minutes Access Granted in Molineux Case

In New York on March 24 Juidine Blauen ard granted the counsel for Molineux permission to inspect the grand jury minutes that indicted him for alleged poisoning of Mrs. Adames. The ruling enables defense access to the key indictment records.

New York Juidine Blauenard Molineux

Gothenburg to Erect Statue of Renowned Engineer

Stockholm reports Gothenburg plans to unveil a public park statue of the famous Swedish American engineer Join Mricsaou. The monument is slated for May with public ceremonies anticipated.

Rcsson Stockholm Gothenburg Join Mricsaou

Morning Glory Town Poem by James Courtney Challiss

A lyrical piece describing Morning-Glory Town through dreamlike imagery. The speaker invites a child to join a journey down a narrow street where morning creatures and blossoms awaken. Vivid colors, scents, and gentle nature frame a nostalgic, fantastical scene concluding with companionship and exploration.

Morching-Glory Town James Courtney Challiss

Guinea Pig Dialogue Turns Into Arithmetic Lesson

Dorothy and Bobbie's new guinea pig Toadles refuses to cooperate, blinkily silent and stubborn. A playful exchange follows as Toodles and Dorothy debate the pig's value, halves, and tail missing, then share a swift tale about a long family preface while the pet bristles at the interruptions.

Dorothy Bobbile Toadles Toodles Bobby Pater Peter Prettya Alwaya

The Guinea Pig Tail Tale

Dorothy and Toodles recount a fable about guinea pigs and pugs exchanging tails, a sly snake altering the tail, and a long tail that grows after the chase, ending with Dorothy asking why the tail vanished and Katherine Yates noted.

French Republican Presidents and Historic Transitions

A compact survey traces the three French republics from 1792 to 1904, outlining transitions from the first republic through Napoleon I, the second republic after Louis Philippe, and the third republic beginning in 1870 amid the Faure and Loubet era. It lists key presidents and constitutional shifts across the periods.

Mile Loubet France Felix Faure Senate Chamber of Deputies Louis M. Thiers Marshal MacMahon I. J. Ps Jules Grevy F. Badh Camnot Casimir Perler Leubet Napocoleon I Louis Phillipa Napoleon III

Army of Dead Rabbits Roundup Near Lac Mar Col

A two day rabbit drive near Lac Mar Col results in 4320 jackrabbits and 44 wild geese killed by 65 hunters. The dressed rabbits were sent to Denver to feed thousands of children at a monster Christmas dinner. The hunting grounds featured many leaping rabbits within easy gunshot range throughout the hunt.

Lacmar Col Denver

Clergyman Estimates Cost of Drink Versus Mission Work

A clergyman calculates spending in England where five dollars is allotted for drink for every penny and a half spent on missionary efforts, reflecting a curious ratio between vices and religious work.

England

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