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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1899
Page
1
A critical survey notes that democracy, ownership, and colonization raise questions about truth practicality and public duty. It discusses politicians versus statesmen, municipal franchises, and a proposed Eritrea style syndicate colony with a million dollar payment and royalties, while pondering welfare and tax losses.
Judge Jenkins in the Federal Circuit Court surprised government attorneys by tackling how the word state is defined in congressional acts. The case questioned if shipping lottery tickets from California to New Mexico violated the ban on transfers across states. California is a state while New Mexico is a territory, and the defense argued the statute did not apply to territories since it only mentions states.
A drunken Toulon soldier demanded the French flag and, in a drill formation, saluted it and apologized as the general accepted the act. The episode underlines debates on flag protection and echoes fears of flag defacement in the United States.
A reflective critique notes that public libraries, wall to wall with volumes, showcase laborious meditation and learning but ignore the countless hours wasted. It laments how futurity is praised, statues exalt ideals, wit mocks opponents, and dogmatism exults in decrees and entrenched authority.
William J. Curtis argues rural free delivery is not excessively costly where implemented. It shows profits in certain districts, and advocates abolition of petty fourth class offices to extend delivery without increasing overall costs.
Comprehensive wrap of notable events locally and abroad. Dreyfus revision fate expected from cessation court. Spain expels artillery Col Zamard from Cuban campaign. Shanghai dispatch says China opens three ports in Kiang Su Kiang Si and Ngan Hwei. Spanish elections yield 250 of 420 seats. Senor Sungastne wins small majority, Castelar loses. Senator Tranx urges justice minister to guard against Dreyfus self harm to avoid political blame.
Fires destroy elevators in St Louis causing estimated damages around forty thousand dollars. A boiler blast at Harrison Fletcher’s saw mill near Ottumwa Iowa kills the proprietors son and injuries several workers. John Mahon’s body found in a Northern New York creek after five weeks in water, likely accidental drowning. Wreck of the San Francisco whaling bark Horatio reports no deaths. crew aboard barkentine Ruth en route. Mrs Smm Card of Cedar Rapids Iowa and her daughter struck by streetcar. daughter dies, mother expected to recover.
Obituaries report Alexander Weill and Edouard Fossard dying in New York and New Orleans, with Andrew Carnegie promising 1.75 million dollars for Carnegie Library additions in Pittsburgh. Steed plans resignation to join a New York law firm while James A. Taliaferro wins a Florida Senate seat. Charles McClure becomes judge advocate. Gov. Shaw appoints John Weiner to fill a state inspector vacancy. Kang Yu Wei arrives in Vancouver en route to London to pursue reforms in China.
President rejects organizing a volunteer army of 35000 as national science sessions convene in Washington. An army court of inquiry may rule against Gen Miles on the beer issue while U S ministers to Greece Persia and Portugal receive appointments. Internal Revenue Commissioner Wisan issues a circular setting grounds for removal from office. Fifteen Yorktown men are captured by insurgents during a rescue of Spanish soldiers. Gen Gomez signals support for an American protectorate over Cuba until a stable government is formed. Porto Rican delegates urge autonomous rule with eventual statehood. military countermeasures proceed.
Sporting notes recount Ryan and Stitt clashing in Davenport, Ryan earning the decision after twenty rounds. London hosts a baptism-weight title bout with Palmer and Rochford. Beechford disqualified in round three for foul play. Other items cover appointments on racing and cycling boards, a bank robbery suspect arriving in Mexico, a Chicago jail remand, and multiple local crimes and indictments.
The great lake shipbuilding combine is completed. German Americans plan a united political bloc to counter Anglo American ties. Great Northern reportedly to absorb St Paul and Duluth railway. Arkansas General Assembly adjourned sine die after 101 days. Pennsylvania’s Senate race unresolved. Raleigh returns in triumph from Manila to New York. Marconi wireless progress questioned. Nero steamer sails from Mare Island to Honolulu. Marvin Brent sues Chicago Master Steam Fitters’ over alleged blacklisting for $50,000. Ohio Tube Works to reopen Monday with 450 workers, many former workers to be rehired. Missouri imposes 11 cents per gallon tax on liquor. beer tax 2 cents a package. McKinley to attend G A R encampment at Youngstown if able. New York veterans’ preference bill passes senate. American Car and Foundry boosts wages 10 percent for about 2,000 workers. Kusale island owner cites German desire for colonial station. German officials mock Chinese reports of a king. Badger repairs at Union Works. Samoa voyage planned for the 65th.
A Manila dispatch reports Calumpit, Filipino capital, captured by American forces led by Gen. MacArthur. The assault left heavy rebel losses and 8 American deaths amid close-quarters fighting along the Beurling and Quingua rivers. Otis cables that Lawton and his column drive the enemy from northward, with MacArthur securing Calumpit south of the river.
A girl near Mow'oe Bohusaot, Tivilus, sustained severe injuries when a dress caught on fire from stubble being burned by a hired man. The incident occurred on April 28 and details describe a dangerous accident during farm field work.
Charles A. Puree vice president and J B Weosider an officer of the Aerena Malting Company review the Triley section of Southern Minnesota seeking to establish a malt line. The visiting officials assess local resources and potential site suitability for a new malting operation.
Rives Veonillion resident Apel Rasinus Sofrellem drowned while assisting with bridge delays on the Yorndiion river. Local authorities investigated the incident and warned the public about unsafe river conditions following the accident.
Grain prices and market notes from April 28 in St Paul Duluth Minneapolis and Chicago. Reports include wheat and corn bids No. 1 Northern and No. 2 Northern, oats, barley and rye samples, flax, and hog cattle prices with varying delivery months and bid levels.
Reports from Cape Town dated April say Prime Minister Kreeger orders tighter military inspections and entrenchment site picks as tensions rise with England. Kreuger anticipates hostilities. British forces in the colony grow, while Dutch morale dulls over Chamberlain’s controversial moves and Transvaal grievances widen.
In Marinette Wisconsin on April 28 a drunken Shawnee Tadman, Tom or Tadman, was swept over Sturgeon Falls by a moving log while attempting to cross the river. Reportedly the falls are about forty feet high. The fishing crew believed him drowned and did not search for a body. He survived with minor scratches after a weak breakfast.
A letter from Captain Bory Grevink aboard the expedition ship reports progress on the Antarctic continent. He notes travel with staff and gear including dogs, amid challenging conditions and overall difficulties in exploration.
A South American and Mexican conclave is anticipated with bishops traveling to Rome. The May consistory will advance cardinalate matters as church officials rush to Rome for the May 88 gathering.
Fragmentary OCR reports relate punitive actions, labor unrest, and cancellations at mines in the Philippines and nearby regions. It notes no work for some workers at the Cyan Coal Company mine and hints at broader labor tensions and possible settlements amid uncertain outcomes.
A garbled Texarkana Arkansas item from April notes an incident involving Miss Ane Aveda. The passage mentions a Meson and a person named Amonte at Holle, with a Belt Le and a recoil related to a girth.
A damaged item from a historic page references a property fire with scattered wording. It mentions a loss estimate and asks about a portion of a property or estate. Names and places are unreadable, leaving only hints of the event and potential ownership.
A prairie fire fifteen miles south of town burned about 35000 acres of pasture and hay land. Frank Howard and Allie Smith died trying to save horses trapped by flames as their mounts perished in the blaze. Firefighters say the extent of damage remains uncertain as reports come in from surrounding farms.
The Daily Mail reports a warm welcome for American forces in the Philippines after a long campaign. It notes mixed reactions among local groups, mentions Aguinaldo and the need for coordinated action, and praises volunteers and regulars for their persistence despite difficult tropical conditions.
Gen Corbin discusses early return of the Thirteenth Minnesota from the field. Lt. Cay arrives to settle accounts with the government, Gov. Lind has not finalised his own, and transport timing suggests arrival around August with San Francisco duties in view. Delays hinge on transport readiness and accounting clearance.
James Creel reports from Hangking that Capt. Coplhin of the Raleigh spoke candidly about German conduct in Mania. Von Diedrichs was present at a reception in Princereary where the news caused quiet, widespread satisfaction. Admiral Dewey had earlier remarked that anti Germany sentiment in the United States was broad and justified.
In Waxtlips Minnesota Apt 28 a Wagoner of Lechester and Jol Cole Way of Anoka two trustees from the Insane hospital are in town to discuss land purchase and related site concerns.
Heavy rain drenched Grand Forks on April 28 with a rapid downpour that dropped Pharos inches in about thirty minutes. Farm work halted as waters inundated fields and roads, delaying daily tasks and transportation in the region.
April 28 incident in Stack Valley Iowa involves Torey Carpenter a brakeman son of a Marion agent. He was struck by a caboose tied to Buyden. taken to Shotdun where Medben female passengers were involved.
A Wind storm battered Omaha causing pane damage across areas including St Bury and nearby districts. Local authorities reported injuries and property losses as crews assessed shattered windows and debris scattered through neighborhoods.
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