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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1899
Page
1
The passage discusses confidence as the basis of heroism, remarks on temperament, fame, and the impact of print on identity. It notes France's bullfighting, Korea's justice perceived through the Dreyfus era, and officials involved in a lottery fraud. It also analyzes reading people for truth, marketing flattery, and a London magistrate's note on crime trends and education.
Politicians from different parties keep nominating Admiral Dewey for the presidency long before conventions. Dewey, victor at Manila, shows no interest in politics, preferring his current role. He notes an admiral cannot outrank a president, a view echoed as history records only three admirals among twenty-four or twenty-five presidents.
A call for candid, truthful leadership as the next year's presidential campaign looms. The speaker urges citizens to form independent opinions, resist manipulated policies, and seek guidance from honest patriots rather than orchestrated agendas.
A socialist newspaper editor serves four years for high treason due to an offensive article. He denies edits of the piece, claiming his name was supplied by the publisher by mistake. The Reichstag member who bears responsibility waives privileges to face trial, but Berlin’s imperial court refuses to reopen, saying the initial sentence was lawful. The erroneous imprisonment is not considered.
The author compares delays in farming to politics, noting asparagus and orchards require years before payoff. He asks if readers should expect rapid returns in cultivating statesmen, suggesting political talent cannot be produced quickly and inviting reflection on patience in nation-building.
A wry note on a woman who insists on her own way and often changes her mind, a habit that breaks monotony with continual shifts in stance and attitude.
Admiral George Dewey reached New York aboard the Olympia amid cheers from pilots, coast guards, and reporters. The ship steamed into the harbor near Sandy Hook as Dewey greeted officials, journalists, and English visitors, insisting he holds no opinion on the Philippines while expressing deep gratitude for the welcome from his countrymen.
The Olympia brings Admiral Dewey to New York and upends the reception setup. A subcommittee consults Dewey who approves staying aboard until Friday morning before an official visit from Mayor Van Wyck. In Philadelphia the Liberty Bell salutes Dewey with seventeen strokes as news travels.
Quotations from Centura and Minneapolis markets dated Sept 8 report wheat, oats, barley, rye, and corn prices with bid and asking levels. Live stock prices include cattle, beef, hogs, and sheep with ranges for steers, cows, stockers, calves, and hogs, reflecting regional trading conditions.
A flurry of gossip from New York and Washington centers on General Otis and Admiral Dewey. Reports claim Dewey questions Otis's abilities while speculation grows about Brooke leaving the Philippines and a possible forthcoming conference at the White House with the Philippine commission and senior officials influencing military policy.
Range to Washington Sept 28 reports that the battleship's average speed over four consecutive hours of trial runs was 16 845 knots. The navy department will arrange commissioning and assign the ship to the North Atlantic squadron.
The coronier's jury returned a verdict of murder in the case of Lolly Mody. Itty, an Indian, was named in the ruling. A band of Indians went to Rudy's house the night after the killing with intent to hang him, but did not carry through.
September 28 report of unrest in Barnes province with General Manuel Goan Alvarez leading a revolt against the Venezuelan authorities. Details are sparse but indicate a government challenge from local leadership amid border tensions.
In a startling incident yesterday Bla Loan by Jtre and Marlaa in the UK set 68 A. The blaze destroyed one of the city’s best locks including the post office, witness reports indicate severe damage to the facility.
New York, Sept. 20. The battleship Olympia entered New York Harbor amid roaring guns and vast salutes as Admiral Dewey and his fellow officers were welcomed by the fleet. Admirals Bowser and Howson greeted the Olympia while bells and whistles sounded a citywide tribute to the returning hero and the navy’s mirrored parade of ships and shore crowds.
In New Orleans on September 20 a shrimp lugger found a young woman’s body near the Pant Jonen wreck site. Investigators believe the victim may be Miss Woodland of Chicago or Miss Yokum of St. Louis, both among the lost aboard the Paul Jones bound from St Louis to Florida. The Paul Jones wreck occurred near the Lhnballer islands, with casualties including Miss Taggart of Indianapolis and Miss Woodland of Chicago.
Fragmentary report from Chicago describes a mob attempting to lynch detective James Washington after a pursuit. Washington reportedly surrendered when confronted with authorities, with notes of an escaped convict and a man named Curtis who had married and lived honestly.
Reports from Pretoria and London depict rising war talk as South African states weigh actions. Transvaal and Orange Free State plan possible joint defense while British officials debate delay, disarmament terms, and arbitration prospects amid ongoing diplomatic tension.
Sept 20 Calcutta report tells how Miss Stahl guided students through a collapsing villa as the earth shook and rain poured. The American Methodists supported the school and faced peril as occupants fled toward the Meht, with Wil Burlee as sole survivor. A. Lister prayed as the house was swept away.
A Brooklyn trolley crash on the Coney Island road near Gravesend and Flatbush Avenues kills William Clemens and a four year old boy. Several others are injured including John Niramany and Charles Bedell. The Long Island freight wreck involved eight cars and an engine. Conductor and motorman detained for investigation. engineer and conductor of the freight train also questioned.
Chicago, Sept 20. Anthracie plans another 24 cent jump on Oct 2 as telegraphic orders to wag drive reach agents from the West. Short supply and lack of transportation facilities are named as the cause for the advance.
New York on September 20 reports Kid McCoy and Peter Maher signed articles to meet in this city. Promoters tout a forthcoming bout with a purse around ten thousand dollars. The match is billed as a major ring event with eager betting and strong public interest.
A late night blaze at 212 State Street caused heavy stock room damage and forced evacuation. Firefighters battled flames as the cause and full extent of losses remain under investigation.
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