13 May 1897
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1897
Page
1
A jumble of political quips and anecdotes with mentions of Kentucky colonel, Rivera betrayal, Cuba needs triotism expurgation, and Theodore Roosevelt visiting Ellis Island. Includes Park View New Mexico cattle shipment by T D Burns and a humorous exchange about marriage among Scotch migrants.
The International Postal Congress meeting in Washington in May will likely consider a uniform stamp for all Postal Union countries. The stamp could pay for small orders and ease international exchanges, though a collectors' journal warns a hobbyist viewpoint may sway opinions while noting there are both conveniences and philatelic concerns.
By direction of Congress and the President the Secretary of the Navy has placed a warship at the command of the Christian Herald Bible House, New York, to transport corn donated by generous farmers to starving Indians. Thousands die daily. farmers of the West and South are urged to send carloads of corn now going to waste. Committees should write to the Christian Herald. Wheat and other nonperishables will be accepted.
An association in a Dayton Ohio suburb seeks to beautify streets and public grounds through planting and gardening. It offers prizes for best gardens and street appeal, with boy and girl contests for vegetable gardens and back yard upkeep. Lectures and photo documentation accompany the program.
A North Dakota youth returning from Hampton uses his newly learned skills to aid relatives and friends. He washes, irons, bakes bread, buys a diesel for his mother, and asks a missionary to distribute it. Though untrained in dressmaking, he offers to teach the craft to Indian women from a sample.
The central national pension official Swans appoints S A Cuddy to head the law division. A Republican Senate tariff committee decides not to report the tariff bill to the house committee before next Monday. The report reflects key decisions shaping fiscal policy.
A list of notable deaths includes actor Thorne, hospital patient Ndwin FF, and Dean John Raymond French of Sypacise University, with others like Detonnt’s W H Wheelock and painter Augustus Friedlander. Charles Vosdyele, banking president, dies at seventy three in New York. A Spokane manufacturer, Charles Sawyer, survives a failed suicide attempt on a bridge as his wife seeks divorce.
Four people died in a fire at 1728 Third Avenue Brooklyn. Louise Welser, a servant girl, died instantly after being run over while trying to halt a runaway team near Dubuque. A cyclone swept Omer Michigan injuring many, including Mr Hayley fatally. Circus man John Torepauw and Spaniards Arsene Garcia Joaquin Sierra died when a fast mall train crashed into a streetcar they rode.
August Freiberg of Rockford Iowa died from chloral overdose leaving a wife and four children. William P Nichols former Bank of Commerce New Orleans president convicted of embezzling 20000 dollars. Fred Sohnes and Alexander Stewart Windsor Ontario youths charged with smuggling drug trional and sulfonal into Detroit river. Marty M Mason mall clerk arrested for robbery between Mackinaw City and Houston Michigan. Edward Farrow ex United States Army officer arrested at Grand Central depot New York on conspiracy to Pittsburgh. Henry V Duffs head of Waukon Iowa mercantile house found shot in his store doorway. burglars suspected.
Reports from Mashonaland speak of renewed native hostility while the Italian Geographical Society confirms a Booteg expedition massacre. Aldershot maneuvers will mobilize fifteen militia battalions. A rash of high noble titles appears as Louis William August of Baden dies in Carlsruhe. A Siberia railway order shifts Convoys of criminals from marching. The Palena in Guayaquil with yellow fever cases is quarantined. Manchester Ship Canal shows a 26,070 pound income rise, and the Dominion government contemplates prorogation between June 10 and 15 amid franchise bill uncertainty. The London Daily News notes rumors that the Duke of Leeds is backed by government supporters.
The line of Aberdean and Blanche Bruce Baroness Aberdane, widow of the late Byron Aberdare, is dead. A dispatch from the New York World via Kingston describes a record of terrific earthquakes in the Seawird islands, killing many and causing extensive property damage. Dr Karl Bator, former Imperial commissioner for Germany in Last Adulea, opposes the judgment of the Discipliuary Chamber. Windows in St Pauls yard are scarce for Queen's Jubilee day. Two pews at Mamoud cathedral sold for 1000 dollars each.
Reports span trials, corporate actions, and frontier mines. Merriam plans a no confidence motion. Bankers Fidelity and Surety Co of Cedar Rapids gains capitalization. Quarantine at Independence asylum. Gonnelly Lovigne boxing result in New York. Glass prices jump 61 percent. postal chief Bristow named. Mines, mills, rail and labor actions unfold nationwide with various court and municipal moves.
Dispatches from Constantinople and Athene describe Greek and Turkish forces clashing around Thessaly and Pharsalos. Turkish troops numbering about 30,000 attacked from Mount Tekke, destroying Orilskoul and Tati while inflicting heavy losses on Greek regiments. Mediation talks began as Smolenski retreats toward Lamia.
Athens reports a collective note to Greece and Turkey urging cessation of hostilities while powers plan a final settlement. British envoy Ashmead-Barnett arrives amid Greek fleet detainment. officials in Athens restrict him at the legation. Thessaly reforms proposed with Col Vassos and Col Stratos, and transports sent to Volos. Rumors claim wounded Greeks near Pharsalos were murdered by Turks. London dispatch notes Greek forces at Philippi engaging Turks before ammunition ran out.
In Rome on May 7 a notice reports Signor Cipriane Ardes the Tinlad gallery leader who led the first detachment of Hallano volunteers and crowned the Greek frontiers. He is said to have incited demonstrations in Athens and his followers fled. the royal family remains in hiding as the situation escalates. Gallant reports from London and Berlin note Greek-Turkish tensions and rumors of foreign troops landing to protect the dynasty.
Minpooria Kansas May reports the fire department without shelter as flames break out in the fire station during a card game. Firemen evacuate but parts of the building collapse endangering the engine and hose, with villagers assisting to save equipment.
Grant Toint and May T-Harney Wintlock face six months in jail after a disputed sentence. Sheriff Mayes orders jail inmates to labor on city streets with ball and chain until the plan is completed. Whitlock refuses cooperation and awaits a court decision.
The article fragment reports authorities actions and travel between San Francisco and Alameda, mentioning a Japanese commissioner and an investigation into denied landings. Names and places are garbled. details are unreliable and not fully legible.
May Te-Fhe reports a proposed railroad from Chicago to the City of Mexico passing through Kansas City. Articles of incorporation have been drawn up and signed by numerous capitalists for Kansas City and Missouri towns. They have been sent to New York for signing by organizers there.
The alliance members have renewed the right to withdraw under the original agreement that expired on May 30. Italy has been persuaded not to exercise this withdrawal option, extending the period of the coalition and stabilizing the balance of power among the signatories.
A sensational note from Mexico City reports the entire editorial staff of the paper exiled 1! Gontinente Americane, organ of the Mexican Kympathiaens with Cuban insurgents, arrested at the instigation of the Duke de Arcos. The Spanish minister claims the paper insulted a friendly nation.
In Valparaiso on May 7 the Chilean government announced a premium of 100000 dollars annually to anyone who discovers a new use for nitrate in large quantities. Chile produces much nitrate and seeks a market to absorb it. to date only small quantities have been utilized.
Cedar Falls and Waterloo residents push for a county courthouse by seeking $40,0000 in subscriptions and soliciting public support at a countywide election. The effort centers on Cedar Falls as a potential county seat with plans to mobilize voters across the region.
Official circles confirm the death of Charles Aguirre the insurgent leader killed in a key engagement with Spanish troops. Found papers reveal Gen. Gomez is in bad health. documents include other items found on Aguirre.
In Dubuque on May 7 Judge Woolson ordered the jury to return a verdict for the Modern Woodmen of America in a $20,000 damage suit filed by George Marick alleging injury during initiation into the order.
In Berks County on May T, Diiges has offered a mallard of RAO for the arrest of August Norman, the Travimore oyu'dorer, as part of an ongoing dispute.
Paris reports a tragic hotel blaze at the Palais de Industrie. Duchess d Alencon identified by a dentist among 63 bodies. Baronne de Reuter and others flee or perish. scenes show grieving families and frantic rescue attempts. Only American victim Mrs Portges, Miss Weisweiller her daughter escaped.
The Universal Postal Congress opened in the old Gorcoran art gallery hall in Washington on May 6 with about sixty countries represented. Delegates from Corea, China, and the Orange Free State attended though outside the union, and six weeks are expected for work. Proposals include free official mail among members, heavier weight limits, higher postage stamps, and a universal stamp. Gen Batcheller led the session as premier delegate of the United States, with delegates in formal attire. Sessions were held behind closed doors as Postmaster General Gary delivered the welcoming address.
Report from Accra on May 1 says Chief Samory captured Lieut. Henderson at Wa, prompting redeployment of all available troops to the front. Mission aimed to treaty with inland chiefs, seen as within British influence as Samory may threaten invasion.
Gen Brooke, at Fort Sheridan, set aside the court martial reprimand against Capt. C. S. Burbank of the tenth United States Infantry. The court found him not guilty, but guilty of conduct prejudicial to good order. Brooke restored him to command, discarding the case in apparent disgust.
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