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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1898

Page

6

Inauguration of United States of Central America

Jiyndar and Maye unite to form the United States of Central America Salvador, Nicaragua, and Honduras establish a central government. Dr. Salvador Calle, Dr. Miguel Angel Ugarte, and Dr. Manuel Gordónatus will lead until March 14 next, with J. Rosa Pacose named for executive duties. Gubernatorial candidates are Gen. Thomas Regnatdo, Horacio illeocencia, and Carlos Me Jonez.

San Francisco South America Salvador Nicaragua Honduras United States Central America Yereres Acaputco Amaipa Salvador Callems Miguel Angel Ugarte Manuel Gorde Natus J. Rosa Pacose Thomas Regnatdo Horacio ¥Illeocencia Carlos Me Jonez

Yukon River Steamers Leave Winter Quarters

Upper Yukon navigation has closed for the season between Dawson and the lakes. All river steamers are in winter quarters after Flora carried the last Dawson departure on Oct 10. Ice makes further trips impossible. Frank Sullivan of Mexico Missouri reports rich placer on Thistle Creek about twenty miles above Stewart River with several claims staked and one man taking 60 ounces in four days.

Seattle Wash Yukon Dawson Lakes Flora Flors Frank Sullivan Mexico Thistle Creek Stewart River

Banland 15 Neady equipped to cope with all emergencies

London reports no notice able cessation in England warlike preparations and officials are confident of the country's ability to meet emergencies large shipments of guns shells and war materiel to Malta and Gibraltar dispatches from France note activity at Toulon Brest Marseilles and other points Hunt Monument Unveiled New York announces the unveiling of Richard Morris Hunt memorial in Central Park with a bronze bust by Bruce Price and sculptor Daniel G French and a granite marble bench facing Lenox Library

London England Malta Gibraltar Pranvo Toulon Brest Marseilles Hunt New York Richard Morris Hunt Daniel G. French Bruce Price Architectural League Central Park Lenox Library Trench Mr. Hunt

State institutions warned on political contributions

Des Moines Iowa Nov 3 the state board of control issues a proclamation to all state institution employees forbidding any political assessments or contributions for election purposes under threat of dismissal citing the law enacted by the last legislature creating the board of control.

Des Moines Iowa State Board of Control of

War Department meeting on troop transport rates

Secretary Generalal Col Bird of the quartermaster general's department presided over a conference at the war department with representatives of several Southern railways. They discussed transportation rates for troops and supplies but no definite conclusion was reached.

Vronops Washington Algeruald Col Bird Quartermaster General's Department War Department

Fisher Claims French Recall of Marehand Mission

Reenall of Marehand London reports William LTInys Fisher junior lord of the treasury MP for Pulhant and ministerial whip says he has seen dispatches proving the French government decided to recall the Marehand mission from Fashoda.

Reenall London William Ltinys Fisher the Treasury Pulhant Marehand Fashoda

Rename of Ormonde Horse Declines Westminster Bid

A San Francisco telegram reports W O B McDonough owner of Ormonde declined the duke of Westminster's $50,000 offer for the famed race horse. Gen Bacon Heyarth in Washington quotes a detailed account of the Meech Lake action sent to Adjt Gen Cor.

Dell Ormonde San Francisco W. O'B. McDonough Ormonde Duke of Westminster Bacon Heyarth Washington Bacon United States Meech Lake Minn Adjt Cor- 1

France’s New Coalition Agrees on Policy and Reforms

In Taris on November 3, President Satire announced the decree forming the new government under M Dupuy. Dupuy met with colleagues to review domestic and foreign issues, approving Delengse’s stance on Fashoda, Peytini’s tax reform, and a cabinet pledge to keep the Republican unity while advancing progressive measures such as age pensions. The Drevin issue will follow the court's cassation ruling and support judicial work.

Taris M. Dupuy al. Delengse Court of Cassation Justleg

Pottery Trust Creates Sensation in Akron Region

News of a pottery trust forming to control a large share of U S production sparks strong reaction in Zainsville and Akron. Secretary Linn of the newly formed combine says it cannot be called a trust though aims are stated. Western manufacturers may join to cover the remaining share.

Nowns Zaiunesville Oho Associated Press Dispatch Akron Pottery Trust United States Linn Combine allied # trust Tne

Log raft breakup nets 5,000,000 feet of logs

In Marquette Michigan on Sunday a storm shattered a raft of 5,000,000 feet tied to Nester and Yate, destined for Nester mills at Baraga. The raft broken at Yellow Dog river mouth Saturday afternoon, tugs unable to hold it, logs blown into Ble Bay where most are expected to be recovered by active tugs.

Marquette Mich Nester & Yate Company Yellow Dog River Nester Baraga Ble Bay

REMAINS IN SANTIAGO AS WOOD REQUESTS LEAVE

Washington reports Gen. Wood will not return to the United States soon. He remains in Santiago in command, having taken a house there. Mrs. Wood and their children will sail for Santiago next week as Gen. Wood plans to stay.

Wood Washington Santiago Secretary of War Lawton Department of Santiago Wout

Disastrous season hits Gloucester fishing fleet

A Gloucester special reports a severe past season for the fishing fleet with 14 vessels lost, two men drowned, wives widowed, and 55 orphans. Losses may total $170,000 as October 1807 gales and winter storms wrecked three vessels and crews.

Boston Gloucester

Spain's Expected Reply Stirs Peace Talks Fraught Tone

Paris dispatches indicate Spanish officials plan a precise and formal refusal if the United States presses the Philippine debt issue. French papers report Madrid aims to break off negotiations and call on nations to witness force used against Spain, while United States terms risk humiliating concessions in the Philippine dispute.

Paris United States Philippine Islands Hore Sprigh Europe Std Philippines Spain Boaby Gii Whintover

Filipino Delegate in London Reports on Aguinaldo

A Filipino representing Aguinaldo in London and allied with Aguinaldo’s Paris delegate has returned. He says American peace commissioners told Spanish negotiators to finish their work this week and claims Aguinaldo denies any rift with Philippine leaders.

Aguinaldo Hermany London Agonellto Paris Agoneilie Aguinalde Filmeelf Hillppine Testlers

Prominent Young Attorney Charged With Fraud

Cleveland Ohio November 3 W H Dewitt a young attorney was arrested on a charge of defrauding A B Terg of 500. He borrowed the money giving a security mortgage on real estate. It is alleged there was a prior mortgage but he forged a release and had it cancelled. More charges allege he obtained at least 26000 by similar mortgage manipulation.

Th Veoutle Cleveland Oho W. H. Dewitt A. B. Terg Dewitt Ierg

Chinese Inspector Ordered to Honolulu

Honolulu dispatch reports Joshua K. Brown, intended Chinese Inspector from Detroit, reassigned to Honolulu to enforce restriction laws. The move signals Hawaii falls under U S treaty and laws with China, affecting Chinese residents’ eligibility for American citizenship after annexation.

San Francisco Joshua KK. Brown Detroit Honolulu China Hawaii

Paris newspapers urge Spain to yield to avoid bombardment

London dispatch reports Paris corre spondent noting French papers advise not counting on European intervention. They say it is prudent for Spain to yield to avoid the grave consequences of a bombardment of the Spanish coasts.

Spotu London Paris Thmes Jerench Siwin

Berlin correspondent reports Tassin declines support on Fashoda issue

London nov 8 Russia declines Berlin correspondent of the Standard says Tassin has declined to back France over the Fashoda affair fearing reopening the Egyptian question would hinder Britain’s vast China tasks.

Russia London Berlin the Standard Tassin France Tfashoda China

Adam Wammer Is Seized By Frantic Conflict In Beaver Dain

In Beaver Dain Wisconsin on November 5 Adam Wammer from this city suddenly attacked and wounded two men before taking four wounds and then fatally shooting himself to halt further harm. The incident left the local scene tense with authorities reviewing the chaotic events.

Beaver Dain Wis Adam Wammer Jaxane

Emperor William to visit United States demand declined

Constantinople dispatch notes Emperor William may visit the United States but declines due to the voyage taking too long. American minister Mr. Strauss extended the invitation after a gas banquet last Friday, but the emperor cited America’s vastness and many sights as barriers to travel.

William Maxn Poerlin Constantinople Mimikfurter Strauss Turkey William United States America

Dreyfus Inquiry Moves To Study Secret Documents

In Paris on November 3 the court considered appointing counsel for the Dreyfus family to continue the supplementary inquiry. Counsel went to the ministry of war to examine the secret documents in the case.

Capthys Basynetings Paris Erlang Court of Cussiig Dreyfus Ministry of War

Town State Dairy association opens annual session in Waterloo

Tow Dairrymen, Waterloo, Iowa, Nov. 3. The Town State Dairy association began the mn nual session here with an attendance of about 540.

Waterloo Iowa Town State Dairy Association

Coal Vein Found Near Sioux Stupids Iowa

Coal veteran Clark strikes a five foot coal seam ten miles northeast of town while sinking a well on A B Newtons farm. Samples show fair soft coal quality. discussion continues on sinking shafts. Frank B Leefe dies in New Orleans parish prison after bank wrecking case.

Sioux Stupids Iowa W. HH Clark A. B. Newton New Orleans Frank B. Leefe J. C. Woolson Union National Bank

Abyssinian Envoys Clash Near Abyssinia Court

The report from a News saga correspondent describes Abyssinian envoys returning from Paria to Mmper by Meneloe. Abyssinian authorities led by M Legardo and the former Akal Luo Daleuths governor entered Abyssinia territory, killing two French soldiers and capturing 200 camels 4 000 vittes and ammunition gifts. Potential complications with France Russia and Abyssinia feared.

Dbaketha Abyaatinlin Linden Nav Rovie Mira Spival Lod Sea Tele UN Flor Tinian Gulf of Arlen Paria Mmper Meneloe Abyssinia M. Legardo Bveneh Akal Luo

Cuban Assembly War in Seamon Denied

Washington Nov President Masso of the provisional Cuban government says the Assembly has not met due to absence of quorum. Senor Quesada reports questions on the island’s future, disarmament of Cuban forces, and cooperation with United States authorities remain under discussion.

Seamon Washington Masso Santa Cruz del Sur Senor Quesada Quer Senor Quesada Tor Santiago Avssandly United States

Swedish wreckers offer to raise Spanish ships for U S

A Swedish firm anxious to raise the Spanish vessels sunk near Santiago proposes to bring the Cristobal Colon and other ships to the United States. They guarantee delivery of the Maine to Brooklyn navy yard and take all risk with United States compensation to come only by arbitration if successful.

Wrecckn New York Washington Merritt Wrecking Company Santiago Cristobal Colon United States Brooklyn Navy Yard

Emperor William’s pledge to Templars at Jerusalem

Nov 4 report from Jerusalem notes Emperor William of Germany thanking the Templar colony for their reception. He expresses continued friendly ties with Turkey and the sultan, offering protection to any Templars who need it and declaring the German empire ready to shield its subjects.

Culpecor Wiliam Pransen Jerusalem Wium Germany Turkey Sam

Troops to Cuba Move Ordered by U S War Dept

Washington nov 4 details the order for military occupation of Cuba by United States troops under Gen T H Carpenter. initial landings planned at Neavitas and TieriLo Principe with gradual extension as Spanish evacuation proceeds. demand cites reports of utility officers and Meeker commissioners guiding strategy.

Washington Itty AL Wer Cuba United States Hr Cirica Meeker Ordor Neavitas TieriLo Principe

Sixth Virginia Regiment Mutinies Over White Officers

In Anexville Penn November 4 a segregated duel of ranks broke out as the Sixth Virginia negro regiment mutinied when white officers replaced black leaders. Resignations followed under pressure as the Thirty-first Michigan intervened to quell the unrest amid tensions between black soldiers and white officers. The incident ends with cautious retreat and a tense standoff as orders to restore order were issued.

Bervo Phem Anexville Penn Virginia Michigan

Emperor William Visits David's Tomb in Berlin Story

Emperor William's land grant to Catholics signals a strategic move to mollify Centrists in the Rechstag. He becomes the first Christian to visit the tomb of David since 1187, highlighting a symbolic act at a sacred Muslim shrine in Berlin on November 4.

Willitan Berlin Williaqin William David

Spanish Troops Arrive at Cadiz Amid Sickness Reports

Novosti in St. Petersburg comments on U S resolve to claim the Philippines and maintain the status quo. Spanish steamer Mautrerrac arrives at Cadiz from Santiago with 800 sick aboard and 98 days at sea. Spanish papers accuse Americans of forcing dying troops onto ships.

Russhiom Paper Lovoelkes Holm Cadiz Mautrerrac Santiago Cua United States Gibara

Porto Rican postal service under study in island reform plan

Porto Rico postal commissioner assents to a report on island postal work. They plan to retain service under a Superintendent of India pending enactment at the next Congress session.

Porto

Shipments of Grain on Erie Canal Reported

Buffalo N Y Nov 4 Shipments of grain by the Erie canal from opening navigation to date total 20 544 85 bushels compared with 21 040 180 last year. Value 2 146 889 to 1896. No shipment on tour so far this season. Last year 15 514 barrels were carried to 1800 07 040 barrels.

Rabl Erie Cnnal

Vicksburg Sails from Norfolk to Bolster South Atlantic

The Vicksburg departed Norfolk for Barloes and is expected to form the nucleus of the South Atlantic squadron, strengthening naval forces in the region.

Washington Norfolk Barlwloes

Cuban misery deepens as relief urged amid tariff chaos

Malinars Imawedinie Meller for unitecing Cu bana In Neounnary. Havana November and starvtation still continue their work of death among the poor of Mayan. The direst memory prevails in every direction and the necessity for an organized system of relief wake never more urgent. Trade is at a standstill owing to the uncertainty regarding the introduction of the new tariff. Employment is scarce to obtain and the almost complete cessation of municipal work and the gradual withdrawal of the Spanish administration preparatory to evacuation has closed many agencies of subsistence. The Cuban committee recognizing the necessity for immediate motion has drawn up a petition to the president which is being largely signed. The petition states that thousands of Cubans are in greatest misery and will die of hunger if vessels are not given them.

Imawedinie Meller Unitecing Cubana Havana Langer Veslel

Refuses To Come At Walker Witness Snubpoena

Nov. 4. Mort Stanehard, a Taka blacksmith at the agency, is cited as a witness for a game warden murder case. Authorities warn he may be targeted and speak of potential trouble. Leech Lake agency quiet as residents hear of the snub and tension rises in Walker Minnesota.

Lereh Lake Indigo Walker Minn Mort Stanehard Taka Esent Cass Leech Dake

War Investigating Commission Visits Camp Meade

The war investigating commission opened hearings at the Loehiel hotel with three members General Beyer Wilson and Captain Howell present. They toured Camp Meade and the city of tents under General Young. The only witness examined was Captain Frank W. Moore of the Ninth Pennsylvania who testified about conditions at the Chickamauga camp.

Cio Meade Nav War Investigating Commission Loehiel Hotel Generaly Benyer Wilson Howell Camp Meade Young Frank W. Moore Ninth Pennsylvania Chickamauga

Peculine Case Seen as Siamese Twin Similar at Cedar Creek

In Cedar Creek Minnesota and Winona Minnesota Ney 4 Leal nhys lems show interest in the Myx case. John Anderson of Cedar Creek reportedly gave birth to a fully developed pair of twins whose bones were connected to the spine and extends along the trunk. Only two cases of its kind are known in America.

Cedar Creek Minn Winona Ney John Anderson

Boot and shoe dealer swindled by forged check incident

A local boot and shoe dealer, Wiain Avold, reported losing 9.50 plus a pair of shoes to a young man posing as a laborer. The suspect asked for a pair and offered a check for 810.50 signed by a granite dealer claiming it was the week’s wages. The check proved fraudulent.

Winann Mion Wiain Avold

Embeszlement suit against King G. Stipes in Wisconsin brief

Desgbintac on Tela Washburn Wisconsin November describes an embellished case against King G. Stipes a legislature member charged with embezzlement from Leon River. After many delays he appeared before Judge Fish and a jury.

Desgbintac Tela Washburn Wis King G. Stipes Charglug Leon River van Triad Fish

Interior Secretary Receives Agreement on Indian Territory Reorganization

Washington November 4 The Secretary of the Interior received unofficial advices in the Creek Indian ration of the Indiana Territory confirming ratification of the agreement between its chiefs and the Dawes Commission on the reorganization of the Indian Territory.

Creekn Washington Secretary of the Interior Ling Indiana Territory Indian Territory

Helena gunboat in China action via Suvz canal

Nov 4 reports the gunboat Helena used by the navy in a China theater operation via the Suvz canal with Swinhurite bas lero tie noted in dispatches. The account highlights naval mobility and riverine force deployment.

Deweyston Helena China Suvz

Migration caution for young workers to Porto Rico

Report from Mr. Tanna cautions Americans about migrating to Porto Rico. He says young men seeking clerical, carpentry, or labor jobs should avoid the island, noting a million residents and hundreds of thousands ready to fill vacancies at low wages. He advises having funds for board and return travel.

Whellington Nev Tanna Portoilles Pinte Porto Rico Porto Tuco United States

Commission completes Southern tour and heads to Washington

The War Investigating Commission finished its work in Knoxville and left for Washington at 6 o'clock, aiming to arrive by noon. It plans to proceed to Camp Meade upon arrival and to Vermont as a subcommittee for testing. The panel spent forenoon inspecting camps and afternoon hearing testimony, noting a division under Col. Karla of the Second Ohio, with some members saying the command was too large for an officer below brigadier general.

Hr Southern Oar Camp Poland Knoxville Penn Hs Southern Orelock Washington Camp Meade exCoy Woodbury Vermont Karla Obie

Battleships Oregon and Iowa Reach Bahia on Fast Coast Run

A navy department cablegram reports the battleships Oregon and Iowa arriving at Bahia Brazil after a smooth nineteen day voyage from Tompkinsville. The collier Abarenda, slower, will likely return home. The ships will refuel with the Durenda and the Celtic before proceeding to Rio for the republic anniversary demonstration.

Artive Bahia Frazil United States Honolulu Rio Republic of Bena

Dewey Christmas On That Day to WHT Become Senior Navy Chief

Washington reports rear Admiral Miller to be placed on the retired list November 22, creating a vacancy for the grade of rear admiral to be filled by Commodore H J Howe Wilson, commandant of the Boston Navy Yard. Admiral Bruce retires December 25, making Dewey the senior officer and, if Congress restores the rank of admiral, the appointment may proceed without further jump.

Navy Washington Miller Galiey H. J. Howilson Boston Nivy Yard Bruce Dewey Congress Long

Empress Liners Ready For Possible Naval Refit

A confirmed report says Canada’s Canadian Pacific Railway has received notice from the British Admiralty that three large Empress liners may be requisitioned to form cruisers at any moment. Guns and equipment are at Hong Kong and Quinault. One vessel lies in Vancouver harbor, two are at Hong Kong, and the fourth sails to Yokohama. If French trouble worsens, the Empress fleet will be ready for immediate conversion.

Great Uritats Vancouver B.C Pueble Railway British Admiralty Hongkong Isquinault Vancouver Harbor Elongkong Yokohama France

Emperor and Empress Curtail Travels in Sky Land Visit

Nov 2 reports from Terusmem say the German emperor and empress canceled further journeys amid European tensions and will not go to Syria. The morning service at the Church of the Redeemer drew natives with notable pomp during a solemn consecration event. Also, Muskegon records Halloween tragedy as Leslie Parker, 16, was shot by Michael Burs while others watched. In Shreveport, Grovevier fire destroyed Crawford, Jerkins & Booth grocers and Morris, Dickson & Co druggists with adjacent damage and $425,000 in losses, largely insured.

Terusmem Germany Syria Grovevier Shreveport Lit Crawford, Jerkins & Booth Morris, Dickson & Co

Almvender Arrests in Bohemia Bank Heist Case

Lambert Wilt, an alleged bank teller from GAYings bank in Jungbunzhiu Bohemia, was arrested here after days of pursuit. Authorities report most of the stolen funds and a portion of the loot have been recovered.

Almvender St. Topuis Lambert Wilt GAY- Ings Bank Jungbunzhiu Bohemia Otler

Shortage Found in Dostingster Bust Case

An apparent shortage of 6600 dollars was found by Dostingster bust investigators of Elull. The suspect has been arrested.

Peruanster Arreatoi Concord Elull

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