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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1898

Page

1

Fragmented Advice And Reports On Ships And War

A collage of moral observations on virtue and wealth contrasts with war era ship news. It notes a Chicago judge on love’s value, Kentucky soldiers’ hardships in Puerto Rico, rationed canned food, and prices at the galley. It also previews Cunard’s new liner and compares fleet scales with Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and Oceanic plans.

First Kentucky Ponce Porto Rico Alamo Villars

US consulate report on Austrian trade in 1597

The Vienna consulate report to the state department notes a broad decline in Austrian port trade due to US production offering similar goods at lower prices. American silk and fine cutlery gain Europe, French mills buy silk for lining, pearl goods and glassware fall in demand, and American bicycles gain favor despite higher prices. It urges US makers to offer easier terms to foreign agents.

United States Vienna State Department Austria-Hungary Thia Lyons Europe Austria Germany

Cervera Leaving Sparks Debate on Presidential Hopefuls

Opinion piece condemns plutocratic desire to back Cervera for president, noting public resistance to his leadership and the danger of political influence. The author comments on broader flaws in the electorate and the danger of ungoverned ambition.

News Resume of World and National Events This Week

The News Resume surveys global and U S happenings from politics to accidents. It notes civil service rules, Spain’s Cuba stance, yellow fever trends, post office exchanges, and military mail stations. It lists bank failures, court actions, shipwrecks, drownings, deaths, and notable figures from China to New York.

Washington Civil Service Commission Spain Cuba South Mnarite Hospital Service Post Office Department Skaguay Bennett Yukon Canada War Department Cavite Philippina Islands Manila San Francisco First National Bank Tisbon Oho Capital George D. Wightman New York Secretary of the Treasury United States

Crimes and Criminata and a Tumult of Crimes in a Fragment

An arrest in Alexsandra follows a deathbed tension by Mrs Anon Jeffzles. Howard Moore a farm hand was found murdered near Ely Town with two bullet wounds. Six youths from good families were sentenced to ten years for a train robbery at St Joseph Missouri. Hannah West and Abram Huffman bound over to grand jury in Washington Court House Ohio for murdering Laula Dall twelve years ago by beheading with a razor.

Alexsandra Celestine Howard Moore Ely Everbert Donovan Alonzo Arteburn Charles Cook Travies Hathaway William Hathaway St. Joseph Hannah West Abram Huffman Washington Court House Ohio Laula Dall Anon Jeffzles

Jerseyville man surrenders over bigamy confession

David English of Jerseyville Tit gives himself up to police in St Laws saying conscience troubled him as a bigamist. He reveals he has married four women. A separate sea incident reports Highland Light sailing from Seattle to San Francisco, halted by an unforeseen event. Two boats issued from the Highland Light, boarded by armed men who seized five sailors.

David English Jerseyvile St. Laws Seattle San Francisco Highland Light Fonce

Foreign Naten. War winds down with political shifts

National and international notices mingle in a crowded post 1898 era. Russian emperor balances reform talk with Dreyfus revisited stance while postal ties with Japan aim to ease money orders to Korea from 1899. Reports cover resignations, imprisonments, verdicts, and imperial commissions, alongside Cuba, Ontario policies, and American legal and economic moves.

National Review Nicholas Russia Dreyfus Post Office Department Postal Department of Japan Korea John Bramton James Erskine St. John's N. F England

France Faces War Warning Over English Naval Power

Paris reports anxious tone as Britain builds naval strength. French observers debate avoiding conflict, pursuing diplomatic gains while warning of a European coalition against England. Fashoda stance and Abyssinian moves stir uncertainty. Delcasse to outline policy amid calls to preserve dignity and balance power.

Paris Francois Englaard Channel Fashoda England Yempsa Aygues United Kingdom France Marehand Mgr Chamberlain Great Britain Ireland Tashoda

Evacuation leaders honor Maine disaster graves

Generals Wade and Butler of the United States evacuation commission visited the colon cemetery in Maine to lay flowers on the Vietnas dead of the Maine disaster. Cuban girls and supporters later arrived with a floral crown and large cross, following the generals to the cemetery.

Marriipe Cutan Club Nm Lering Wade Butler

General Graham III Dropped From Command and Stricken

Special from Camp Mocate reports General Graham III broken in spirit after retirement from the Second Army. He was relieved by General Young and placed on home duty yesterday due to fever and illness. Young aims to maintain command by altering seniority over Taunton, with Graham’s successor named.

Olio Mocate Grasham Young

Murderer chased in Wisconsin over Armstrong Creek slaying

Marinette and nearby counties deputies hunt Neil McGril qint Tom Kugpatrick for the Morrow murder at Armstrong Creek. The crime aimed to obtain a small amount of money, and authorities press the manhunt as of November 4.

Marinette Wis Crest Neil McGril Tom Kugpatrick Doula Morrow Armstrong Creek

Mining Death Report From Sunset Toll Road Incident

Spokane Nov 4 miners Patrick and Al Wy Culn were killed instantly when a shot was fired at the Sunset toll road near Rossland. The exact cause and sequence remain unclear as authorities begin investigations.

Spokane Wash Patrick AL WY Culn Rossland Gnd

Grain and Livestock Prices and Markets Report

Minneapolis and Chicago market notes show wheat futures with near terms mixed to higher. Cash prices for oats rye and barley vary, with No 1 hard and No 1 Northern spring grains noted. Livestock values list hogs cattle and sheep across Chicago Sioux City and South St. Paul with varied bids and stocker prices.

Dain Noy Nurihorn Ile Duluth Nedlye Minneapolis Die Geg-He Northern Milwaukee Wis Northert Northerts Rye Ighery Texas Ftheago South St. Paul

Oddities of Poisoning and the Choice of What We Eat

The piece argues that individual differences in reaction to foods and poisons make diet and health highly personal. It notes variability in reactions to poison ivy, malaria influences, and foods, pointing out how alum in baking powder can harm those with kidney or liver trouble. It stresses that earthly happiness hinges on diet and supports pure food laws across states.

Man Compelled to Accept Sheriff Nomination in Wisconsin

Mad J. Kivehels of the Ehird Wisconsin Volunteers, a Republican, was forced to accept the sheriff nomination in Creogge County on the Democratic ticket after the county clerk refused to place his name on the ballot. The court order to place him was granted, though he remains an army officer overseas. He is expected to win by a large margin, but mustered out after election if elected and will not serve.

Joseph B. Austin South Carolina Yorkville Kitcchener Khartoum Aspal Suffolk Darwin McIlwrath Chicago New York Pennland Southampton Eng Walter Brown Tolt Holt England Silas Packard Packard's College Cummington Mass Sarah Bernhardt Theater de la Renaissancce Paris Catullo Mendez Euripides W. W. Peabody Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway John A. Richards Mnawali Uillee la Grasse Wis J. Kivehels Ehird Wisconsin Volunteers Iin Crogge County Porta Rica Bin Tha Kirchets Porto Rico Tig Regiment Gut and Lupe

Farmer gored by bull near Milford Iowa

Milford Iowa November 4 Thomas Rubis a farmer near Milford was gored by a bull injuring three of his boys and breaking his collar bone. Nearby at Ballwater Water Merrilian Wisconsin on November 4 Jesse Hamistom a one armed man drowned after falling into a roadside ditch near Nelisyile leaving a family.

Milford Iowa Thomas Rubis Here

Reward offered for murder arrest in Minnesota case

Gov Clough posts a reward of 1000 dollars for the arrest and conviction of the murderer or murderers of Dr W M Ormond of Rochester who was killed near Minneapolis last month.

Neward St. Paul Clough W. M. Ormond Rochester Minneapolis

British Fleet Cleared for Action at Port Arthur in Far East

Nov 4 London dispatch reports British warships including the battleship Centurion cruiser Narcissus and others cleared for action ready at a moments notice. Capital ships Victorious Undruitted coaling at Che Foo while a large Russian fleet assembles at Port Arthur. Britain fears losses in Manchuria as tensions with Russia rise and New Chwang trade hangs in the balance.

Cemturion Narcissus Criser Hermione Whiting Finie Handy Peacock Victorious Che Foo Port Arthur London Crom Russia Far East New Chawng Great Britain Associated Press Manchuria

Hooley Testimony Claims Large Sums to Trustees and Lords

In a London bankruptcy examination, Ernest J. Hooley detailed payments to trustees and directors tied to his promotions. He alleged giving £1000 to Sir William Marriott to gain entry to the Carlton club and later £10000 to the Marquis of Abergavenny for party funds. He described a split £5000 each as promised sums, with interruptions questioning the truth of the £16,000 figure.

London Ernest J. Hooley Hooley Tumounts Orlg Willian Marriott Cacton Club

Soleil jumps on us in Paris liberal critique

The Paris editorials attack the American peace commissioners, accusing them of imperialist aims to seize Spain's colonies and burden Spain with debt while claiming to defend rights and liberty. They denounce the plan as a holy war undermining Cuban independence and brand liberal leaders hypocrites.

Paris Spain

Excited Vancouver crowd amid war talk

Vancouver observers react to looming conflict with Admiral Thurston’s secretary urgently recalled from a foreign post. Sailors in Vancouver promise to raise a regiment and place it at the government’s disposal for home defense, signaling heightened tension and mobilization plans.

Victoria Vancouver B. C Thurson Eliley

Philippines question sparks power deal debate in London

London reports Berlin says Russia and another power press the United States to obtain the Philippines only with a future policy agreement. The note hints at conditional terms and future actions tied to the annexation.

Thuskin London Berlin the Standard Russia United States

Depot Burglary At Virginia In Express Money Orders Attempt

Nov 4 7 Biwabik Minn report notes a burglary at the depot in Virginia where an attempt was made to blow open the express money order safe. No injuries reported and lawmen investigating the incident.

Biwabik Minn Virginia

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