24 Nov 1898
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1898
Page
1
A collection of quips and wry observations on language, education, and society. The snippets touch on political economy, fashion, and international affairs with a satirical edge, referencing France, Spain, Dreyfus, Manila, and malaria theories while weaving in comedic misstatements and wordplay.
The British consul in Havana faced local hatred and hardship as he struggled to secure necessities. His wife’s death followed, causing widespread suffering among Americans. A Kentucky regiment involved in the dispute risks dissolution or duel after a rift with a commanding officer, centering on a feud with women in crucial roles.
From Washington to foreign capitals the week covered policy shifts and incidents. Secretary Gage to brief the president on converting Porto Rico silver to U S money. William H Lucas named customs collector for St Johns District. a deputy adjutant general rank lieutenant colonel for the District of Columbia. Reports note Cuba missions to gauge Havana volunteers civic guard use during evacuation. The third national congress of mothers set for Washington in February 1890 with early affiliate actions urged. Accidents include Clarence Mackay residence loss for 50 000. Bellfire steel plant boiler blast injuring several. Marquette hunting fatality. Lake Michigan steamer L R Dety lost with all hands. multiple train collisions injuring and killing. Ex Gov Farnham injured in fall at Brentford. A Schwagner fire in Kashmir capital area devastates public buildings and homes. Foreign items include Washington statue planned for Paris, Kordofan push against Khalifa Abdullah, guerilla leader Caraveja forced from Santiago, Edison to be greeted in St Petersburg, Crete commission with Britain France Italy. German and Austrian appeals to Turkey fail. British probe for coal transport to warships near St Johns with Corde Na and Pelican assignments. Italian metallurgist Menuin arrested in Florence after a liquidity theft.
At least six men were killed and as many wounded in election riots across Texas. Citizens of Grafton Massachusetts captured two burglars and killed one. Four lynchings occurred near Phoenix, South Carolina tied to race riot shootings. A North Manchester Indiana pioneer hanged himself after vandals shattered his windows. A San Francisco crusade against Chinese girl trade drew threats of assassination. An Illinois woman was arrested for a fatal criminal operation. A Montreal shooting ended with the shooter’s suicide confessing love. A coroner’s jury in London found manslaughter in the death of Harold Frederic linked to the Broderlyn household.
A compilation notes deaths of economist David A Wells in Norwich Gen and Rev. Dr. Hi C Wayland in Werner's Hill Pa, with others named including Mexico chief justice francisco Anilka and Indian elder old Gabriel. It also reports bios on Moses Colt Tyler, David Kaneweller, Capt. Woodson’s medical mission trip to Cuba, and Von Handt’s Bavarian ministerial resignation. Business items include Legene horse sale to Vienna, Johnston harness horse chloroformed near Buffalo, and bank news from New York to Chicago. Also mentions New Zealand pension law passage and railway reorganizations in St Louis area.
In Chicago, a giant 25 by 82 inch camera mounted on a 15 foot tripod uses fifteen tall poles to place powder for an electric flash. The ingenious setup captures motion at conventions and banquets like a sunlight snapshot, with balloon bags suspending in rooms to manage dense smoke from the flash.
The Spanish commission proposes third party construction on the phrase control, disposition and government of the Philippines while asserting Spain’s sovereignty. The joint talks adjourn to Saturday as American and Spanish negotiators exchange memoranda. London Times mocks arbitration idea as futile and absurd amid ongoing negotiations and public pressure in Madrid.
Havana Nov 18 The American and Spanish commissions agreed at a joint session that the evacuation of Cuba will begin January 1 The plan mirrors a historic pact between Mexico and the United States and acknowledges that not all troops can depart by the date about 225000 troops remaining will stay in barracks until leaving for the peninsula All arms in position will be returned to Spain
West Superior Wis Nov 18 Tom Vernon a saloonkeeper at Itasca was held up at about 8 30 this morning by masked men who entered his saloon as he swept and prepared to close. They demanded money and took $400 from Vernon’s person. One man restrained him while the other removed the salver from his hip.
Washington November 18. The Anglo American commission held a brief session and adjourned to allow parallel talks. Reciprocity remains the main topic with tentative progress as a few articles are prepared for reciprocal concessions.
Latent Quotations Feam Grim and Live Stock Centers at St. Toul and Minneapolis reveal mixed gains and declines. Wheat futures show higher for No 1 Northern and No 2 Northern while cash prices vary by location. Cattle, hogs, and sheep move with regional shifts as buyers adjust to market demands.
A lengthy health warning lists numerous baking powder brands found to contain alum. It notes laws in Minnesota Wisconsin and other regions require explicit labeling. The piece cites international and state actions, references World’s Fair authorities and a local murder report from Helena Montana with Moody shot dead and a note from Badger.
Milwaukee Nov 18 There will be an extra session of Congress next March to consider currency reform including the McCleary bill and other monetary measures. E C Payne national Republican committeeman spoke after a conference with H H Hunne of Indianapolis and said steps will be taken to push sound money through the organized movement.
Nov 18 Cincinnati Ohio W H Harvey author of Goins Financial School spoke under Ohio Valley Bilmetallia League auspices as general manager of the Democratic Ways and Means. He outlined a popular subscription scheme to fund the next presidential campaign with $1 monthly promissory notes through Oct 4 1900, disbursed only by a committee led by Jones Stone Altgeld Allen and Teller.
Mayor Zeigenheim vetoes the city council curfew bill urged by Officer Hoagland, calling it sumptuary legislation that infringes civil liberties and represents a regressive step against free regulations. The veto marks a clash between reform advocates and personal liberty principles in St. Louis.
On November 18 Spanish disorder elements were removed from the island city after the renter number of orden publico departed. Their prompt removal halted potential action by mutineers and diminished immediate danger. Government and municipal guards continue patrolling as soldiers remain on duty while calm returns.
A Samoan news item from the Moana arriving at Honolulu via San Francisco notes that the question of a king is deeply debated among Samoans. Chiefs representing all Samoans consider candidates, with two main contenders emerging to guide Beante's destinies.
President and Mrs. McKinley hosted a formal dinner for the joint British and American commissioners. The White House featured elaborate decorations and lush plant arrangements on the first floor as the event stood out as the season’s most elaborate social function.
The torpedo boat Dupont at Newport R I on November 18 demonstrated speeds exceeding prior U S Navy records. In Narvigangeto bay the stayboard engine reached 401 rpm and main engine 400 rpm with only two of three boilers active, proving over thirty knots. Constructed speed was 27.5 knots with three boilers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.