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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1898
Page
1
A British style note discusses energy issues with coal and transport costs, noting a General Power Distribution company plan to mine coal, convert it to electricity, and supply power to a dense district. The piece argues this would reduce coal shipments and eliminate smoke nuisance.
A report to the Alaska Commercial Company notes only 28 British sealing vessels in northern waters this year with a total catch of 10 000 skins, down from 60 000 three years ago. The Otto led with 722 skins as North American catch fell to 18 000 from 100 000, while Russian and Japanese rookeries also show declines. The Russian Sealskin Company reports 7 000 skins this year versus 60 000 last year.
The piece notes demand for coal oil outstripping production in Indiana and Ohio, with prices rising to 68 cents per barrel for local oil and 1.02 for Pennsylvania oil. U.S. crude output runs about 150,000 barrels daily, with consumption 25,000 barrels above that. It highlights substitutes, including a new acetylene lighting plant in Wabash, and mentions a German inventor offering durable celluloid mirrors as a glass replacement.
Nov. 10 dispatch reports Roosevelt as New York governor by about 21,280 plurality with Van Wyck carrying few counties. In Congress Republicans lead 27 to 6 in New York, Greater New York favors Democrats, and state legislature leans Republican in the Senate and Democratic in the Assembly. Whitlemore polls near 30,000 for state treasurer. broader results pending full county returns.
Early returns from Washington state show Republicans overcoming a fusion majority to win both congressional seats and supreme court justice positions by margins around three thousand. Further results are awaited and may adjust totals in favor of additional Republican gains. the legislature is expected to elect a Republican United States senator.
Partial returns show Stone leading in Pennsylvania with 455,762 votes to Jenks 323,784 and Swablow 124,437, predicting a 125,000 plurality. California reports only partial counts with Gage at 9,540 plurality. Republicans expected to gain at least two congressmen, with a third in doubt and a Republican legislature anticipated.
Returns from across Missouri indicate an overall Democratic lead, with the party projected to win the state ticket by a substantial margin and secure a majority in the legislature. Democrats win twelve seats to Republicans three.
In Indiana the Republicans lead by about 15 000 to 20 000 as chairman Martin concedes a Republican plurality near 24 500 after county returns. The legislature is expected Republican. In Michigan Gov Wingree's plurality nears 70 000 as Republicans win twelve congressmen and Democrats secure about equal Senate and House seats.
Early returns from Kansaa suggest the Pimiltry of Stamey is headed toward 11 000 votes, with Taylor Thidle of the Paputint state woosee seen as a factor.
A fragment describes a mysterious unusual exhibit at a museum. A bold claim praises a genuine freak and hints at a man from Ohio who declined a federal office appointment. The text reads like a quirky promotional line from an old time publication.
The record cites fusion and Republican gains in multiple states including Colorado Nebraska West Virginia Maryland Kentucky Ohio and Texas. It notes governor and congress outcomes with large party majorities, shifts in legislatures and joint ballots, and forecasts for state delegations and seats in Congress.
Complete returns from 366 towns of 168 in the state show Tounshberry Trep. Th08T and Morgan Dem winning seats as Democratic slate sweeps Congress. South Carolina delivers a full Democratic delegation with no opposition. Rhode Island and Georgia also report Democratic success. Arkansas notes a solid Democratic representation.
In Paris the peace commission opened to hear the American answer to Spain’s claims. The United States produced about fifty pages of typewritten material denying Spain’s objections to discussion of possession ownership and cession. The response covers Manila occupation revenues governance and authority after capitulation and the suppression of the uprising.
Washington November 10 Republican chairman Babcock states the sixty sixth Congress house will be Republican with 185 Republicans ready to secure control. Democratic committee HQs express confidence Democrats will prevail though official counts may be needed to settle results.
Paris dated November 10 The Echo de Paris publishes a Toulon dispatch claiming the entire French Mediterranean squadron is ready for sea Admiral Fournier signed signals ordering the Forbin to bank her fires and directed torpedo craft to the admiral's station The squadron and swift units reportedly assemble near Toulon while arsenals and shipyards worked through the night Later it was learned Fournier had been summoned to Paris
Fred Grumme longtime Marshalltown resident and Democratic leader collapsed and died at Republican headquarters while listening to election results. He was ninety nine and had held several municipal posts. His death follows his recent decision to support Republican Caswell for judicial honors leaving a wife.
Great Britain France and Sicily accepted Russia's plan to appoint Prince George of Greece as high commissioner of the powers in Crete. The Turkish government appealed to Germany and Austria against the proposal. Contesting a Will Oshkosh Wis Nov 10 The will of Alfonse Sandon whose charred body was found in his burned home near Eureka is being challenged as a forged signature.
A mag on the Northern Pacific train near the East Park station clipped five men securing $145. The thief escaped the car but was captured and brought to Fergus Falls.
London principal newspaper reports at the lord mayor banquet tonight the marquis of Salisbury will announce a formal British mandate over Egypt. The Echo quotes official sources as signaling a definitive policy decision and aims to shape public reaction ahead of the announcement.
Paris dispatches report French newspapers approve the deputies chamber silence on the Fugheda issue and commend Brunot for withdrawing an interpellation. Siecle notes regret Major Marchand failed to show similar reticence at Cairo. In the U.S. a jury convicts Paul Brown of the May murder of Wilbur Burton, sanity defense rejected after brief deliberation.
Early returns from nearly all precincts show Philips winning the governorship by about 1,000 votes with Republicans also taking two congressmen and most state offices. Fusionists perform variably across counties with some openings for Lee and Gamble. Official counts still needed to decide several races and amendments.
Leaveside Deneh reports that Associate Justice Silas A. Pinney of the Wisconsin State Supreme Court handed in his resignation to Governor Scofield. He has served many years on the bench, and the move appears contemplated for some time. In a separate item, London reports singer Lottle Collins attempted suicide by wrist-cutting amid domestic troubles.
Burglars attempted to rob B. B. Warfield's bank at Battle Lake Fergus Falls Minnesota on November 10. They wrecked the safe but did not obtain cash. No clue reported. Also US transport Roumanio arrives at quarantine from Ponce with the Third Minor regiment on board.
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