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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1899
Page
1
A scattered column from Elgin Iowa surveys society, marriage, and public affairs. It rails at pretension, notes a bachelor’s view of wives, and mocks fashion while praising road care and governance. It also reports on Deneen’s tax demand and signals potential shifts in international disputes with Britain, Canada, and Germany.
An English railway engineer invents a simple buffer car with powerful springs that telescope under heavy shock to absorb impact, protecting passenger cars. A follow car behind each train and a preceding car before baggage aim to break force of collision from any direction. A grocer in southern Ohio defies saloon threats by insisting he sells groceries, not princely things. The Boers can be routed more times without losing ground than any other fighters in history.
From London to Natal reports detail an armored train attack near Ladysmith and Estcourt. Boers shelled the derailed engine as Durban and Dublin volunteers were routed, with many killed wounded or missing. Captains Haldane and Churchill noted for bravery amid uncertain fates of others.
A late diary reports Tatdysim'th subjected to a daylong bombardment with cannons around the town. At midnight shells poured from all directions, with several buildings set on fire as state troops faced disaffection and disobedience among burghers while Lorenzo Marques in Delagoa Bay watches.
Democratic National Committee members in Washington will meet on February 11 or February 12 to decide the time and place for the next Democratic national convention. Secretary Johnson has notified members by letter of the two proposed dates suggested by Senator Jones.
Nov 17 report from Crescent, meteor strike seven miles south of Crescent City damaged John Meyer’s residence, wrecking part of the upper story. The meteor cratered the ground about three feet from the foundation, causing neighborhood alarm and pink-stricken remarks.
Reports from London describe the Leonid meteor shower causing widespread fear in Russia with churches opened, crowds outdoors, and rumors of apocalyptic events. Some villages were cited for extreme actions as observers watched a brilliant display between 2 and 6 this morning, including Berlin sightings.
Edward Owens, a Mobile barber, visited Carrie Treuvieh yesterday afternoon and fired twice, striking her in the head and neck. He then shot himself in the head and died, as onlookers witnessed the incident.
Katte City on November 17 reports the board of education adopted a rule banning all bodily punishment in classrooms. The measure follows a death at Morse School tied to convulsions after a wild slap by a teacher. The policy names shiking jerking shoving and pushing as prohibited actions.
Prof Paul Andersen under the mechanical department of the state university conducted a test of the Marconi telegraphy system in Lexington on November 1. Messages were sent to various parts of the city with high accuracy but without notable speed.
United States transport Chomas carrying the forty seventh regiment passed the British squadron near Gibraltar on November seventeenth. Bands played both British and American airs as the ship moved by, prompting cheers from sailors, while the crew returned the compliment. In Dexter Massachusetts a preacher, Rev Jesse Moore, was found murdered in his home by an unknown weapon, with an adult son sleeping nearby unaware of the attack. Police investigate motive and suspect details.
Representatives for Peter Maher and Kid McCoy met in New York on November 17 and arranged a December 11 bout at the Coney Island Sporting club. The prize is twenty thousand pounds with a new articles set signed by both fighters.
Constantinople reports the Turkish government has approved a concession to Deutsche Bank for a railway extension to Basrah, covering 270 miles southeast of Baghdad, linking to the East and its Asiatic port.
Newport News today reports the battleship Kentucky departed the shipyard for New York to enter dry dock for a bottom cleaning before her official voyage on November 23 off the Mosseykisetta coast.
Berlin dispatch reports a conflict between Armenians and Kurds in Bezeronin village, Bezeronin area. The clash left several people dead and the scene described by the traveling correspondent Mint Lin, Relek, the AWeTL Kintiyend traveler.
Nov 17 reports from Nebraska indicate Senator Hayward is worse. He speaks with difficulty in single syllables and appears unable to form full sentences while under medical care in Omidla.
Nov 1 report from Robarts notes President Hobart had a comfortless day in a large Paterson apartment. He ate small meals and largely remained seated, indicating ongoing illness.
Reports from General Young based near San Fabian describe rapid cavalry progress toward Sin Ia Dian and the complete demoralization of Maenbene scouts in the low country. Messages note Aguinaldo fleeing toward Bayombing, with U.S. troops uncovering war records and supplies, and captures of prisoners. Major John A. Logan’s remains are buried in Paco cemetery as Chaplain Pierce officiates.
General Otis reports to the War Department via telegraph on progress in the Philippines. Rain and renewed movements hindered operations as MacArthur reorganizes transport lines while four battalions and a cavalry troop deploy. Insurgent activity persists near San Nicolas and east of San Isidro and Cubantoan as forces push toward Urdaneta and Bamban.
Southampton reports the Patria passengers spent the night awaiting the Kaiser’s arrival. Four passengers remained in Dover with one man, possibly named Duplace, dying from shock. Rumors say the steamer caught fire but cause remains unclear while Captain Mrolleh aimed to reach Hamburg without panic.
At Camer on near Rice Lake Wisconsin two strangers argued in John Swanson's saloon. Shots wounded Swanson in the forehead and Sav Tinkers in the stomach while Charles C Adlergon was also injured. The assailants fled and a holdup claim is unclear.
New Canes of Plage, Oporto reports three bubonic plague deaths and one caretaker ill. Health authorities were notified yesterday about the outbreak and efforts to control transmission are underway.
On November 17 a man named Bat was hanged by about 100 men outside Alocniel county jail after being charged with killing Andruw Melton. The act followed his extraction from custody and appeared to be a vigilante action with no mob restraint.
Ronan New York Nov 17 reports total offers for redemption of United States bonds at the New York subtreasury yesterday under the secretary of the treasury circular were 2 054 000 dollars.
Reports from Manila describe Gen Wheaton's advance and the insurgents' desperate efforts to escape the encirclement. Aguinaldo's forces, though pressured, are believed to remain organized with heavy fighting ahead. McKinley seeks humane treatment for Spanish prisoners and urges safe handling by Aguinaldo’s forces. Gen Hughes advances on Santa Barbara while logistics hamper operations and Araneta is captured attempting to move garrison forces.
St Paul reports grain scores with No 1 Northern wheat at 64 146 66 14e and No 2 Northern at 2 63 1 2¢. Minnesota prices show December wheat near 02 3 4e on open and close. Milwaukee notes dull flour and lower cash oats. Chicago lists mixed hogs and steady cattle values. Sioux City and South St Paul show cattle and hogs varying in price.
Major John A Logan son of the late General Logan is killed leading his battalion in Luzon. He leaves a widow Mrs Mary A Logan and two children in Youngstown Ohio. News conveyed by the secretary to Mrs Logan. Aguinaldo and insurgent movements described as enigma. American forces advancing to Bongabong expected to disrupt insurgent capital. Sharp engagement near San Fabian results in casualties and insurgent captures. News from Otis notes rain and ongoing operations with Lawton and Wheaton in position.
Troops departed from San Francisco heading to Manila. The transport City of Sydney carried the Twenty sixth Infantry and sailed yesterday. The Forty fifth Infantry was set to sail on the Senator and Ren Mohr today.
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