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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
1
A mosaic of quotes and reflections on virtue, purpose, and restraint. Notes on self, censorship, and bravado. a Paris training spectacle with a horse and four dogs. a Chicago-Omaha elopement tale. forestry economics for Adirondack hardwoods. and a commentary tying South African War perseverance to Teutonic steadiness.
London dispatch reports Gen. Roberts' 2 o'clock dispatch detailing the British passage of the Vaal river with no Boer opposition. Boer retreat and minimal skirmishes mark the advance toward Vereeniging and Johannesburg as political and military tensions rise in the Transvaal.
Reports say negotiations collapsed as Lord Roberts refused terms. Boers reoccupy Kurunnman and large laagers form at Reitfontein and Daniel. Heers reoccupies Barkly West as of May 28 with ongoing movements among Boer forces.
Scouting engagements and capture of arms and prisoners continue daily in Northern Luzon. Last week's operations by the Ninth, Twelfth, Thirty-third, Thirty-fourth and Thirty-sixth regiments killed 46 enemies, took 180 prisoners, and captured 300 rifles and ammunition. Col Edward E Harden led forces to Palong Masbate Island, routed insurgents under fire, and occupied the town after a brief engagement. 20 officers and 280 men surrendered, returning guns and ammunition. Islanders suffered from blockade hunger. relief efforts underway. Peace prevails though Manila crowds rural escape conscription. Investigation into Brig Gen Frederick Funston's conduct is dropped. one Macabebe scout's death deemed justifiable.
May 20 Chicago reports a raid by thirteen men calling themselves the District of Lake Michigan. The skirmish at Lincoln Park left one boy shot in the leg and a horse killed. Five intruders were arrested as the rest escaped. Capt G W Streeter led the group, pushing seizures of made land along Lake Michigan shore despite repeated court defeats. He claims shore land is public domain, free to occupiers.
May 20 report from St Louis says the street railway strike enters its twentieth day with no end in sight as Transit Company and workers hold firm. Few trolleys run under police guard, with multiple divisions idle. Clashes between police and strikers have caused casualties including four deaths and many injuries.
Chicago May 29. Lucy Holden thirteen killed by lightning while returning from a candy store. Irene Holden ten burned and unconscious but expected to recover beside the dead girl. Lightning split trees. flames burned their clothes. George Reesel a saloonkeeper drowned on Lake Michigan voyage. Paul Kutzner clung to an upturned boat for nearly an hour before rescue by revenue cutter Michigan.
The diplomatic corps will urge the tsungi yamen to specify government actions toward the Boxers. The government is attempting to curb the Boxers while native Christians flee to safety as the city remains tense and streets quiet amid terror. Also, Adale Tenbout, a colored boxer, died in Bridgeport after a late Friday boxing match left him insensible and hospitalized.
In Missouri at Br Joseph on May 29, Frank Gosnell assaulted his father in law Frank Walsh with a hatchet after Walsh intervened in Gosnell’s abuse of his wife. Walsh sustained wounds deemed fatal.
London May 20 Lord Roberts nears Johannesburg and British actions provoke Boer anger as dispatches report demoralization in the Transvaal. Boers blame Roberts tactics while Pretoria contemplates shifting seats of government and hindering rail lines amid wartime strain.
Reports from Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, South and North Carolina describe perfect observing conditions for the sun’s eclipse. Naval observers confirm clear skies, successful data collection at Pinchurst Pinehurst Barnesville and Griffin with instruments operating and contact near predicted time.
Washington May 30. The United States Supreme Court, in an opinion by Justice Harlin, held that bounty statutes must be strictly construed. Excluding shore batteries and submarine mines, the force was not opposed by a superior force, so the bounty allowed is only 100 dollars per man.
London May 80 Captain Craig, late US Navy hydrographer, departed for Neversole to commission the cruiser Albany today. He will sail to Southampton to coal and finish fitting out before heading to the Mediterranean for home, per Washington instructions.
Fire in the Hekla branch Calumet and Heela mine shaft No 2 is under control. Describes miners improving and notes financial damage is not yet known. Calumet Michigan reporting May 80.
Rt Rev John Moore aged bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese at St Augustine Florida was stricken with paralysis at Allegheny yesterday. Immediate danger of death is not apprehended.
In San Francisco on May 6 the health board continues door to door inspection in Chinatown amid reports of plague cases. Officials say no final case confirmed yet, while community tensions grow and health measures remain strict.
Chicago May 30 The quadrennial conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church with three sessions completed much business yesterday including reports on temperance and the state of the church regarding bans on card playing theatergoing dancing and other amusements The conference declined to criticize President McKinley over the anti cann The majority report on amusements remained tabled preserving the current discipline text as debated by delegates expected adjournment today with many delegates already returning home
New York May 80 The failure of Seymour Johnson and Co was announced on the New York stock and cotton exchanges. Organized in 1809 the firm’s partners were Frederick W Johnson Henry A Seymour and David Webster with Webster a special partner for 50000 Alfred Stayes was assigned and Coutert Brothers named as counsel. Troubles traced to cotton market commitments with long cotton positions turned short two weeks ago and stock market bears. No clear information on contract extent, exchanges say not large. post announcement trades reached 9000 shares in half an hour. Outstanding cotton contracts are small and well margined.
General MacArthur reports rapid unconditional and conditional surrenders of Filipino officers and men at Cuyapo and Tarlac. Corbin says surrenders indicate improving situation. Army aims to disarm insurgents and avoid killing, with receipts for aging and ammunition.
On May 30 at Linluo station twenty nine miles from Peking boxers burned the Lue liaw railway wrecked track and murdered several Chinese employees. Belgian engineers in charge are reported safe at Pingla. Boxers march toward Peking and have cut off missionaries at Pas Ting Fu while Belgian engineers’ safety is doubtful.
The arraignment of Charles Neely in New York United States district court on charges connected to Cuban postal fronts was postponed to June. The adjournment seeks to resolve New York state authority to issue extradition papers against Neely, with government officials discussing extradition powers.
Frankfort Kentucky May 80 The engagement of Governor Bett ham to Miss Jean Ragive of Owensville has been officially announced. A wedding is planned within the next month. Miss Ragive is described as one of the state's most beautiful and accomplished women.
A May rumor from London suggests the Marquis of Salisbury will assume leadership at the next general election. The chatter centers on parliamentary factions and the Carlton elite shaping ongoing political strategy.
The Portuguese government informed the committee representing the parties to the Delagoa Bay railway arbitration that the minister of dance is prepared to pay. He seeks the remittance destination and details.
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