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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1899
Page
1
A York era jumble from Elgin Iowa mentions proverbs about forgiveness and wisdom, remarks on a Connecticut doctor who kills incurables, Carlists in Spain, and a Colorado woman notary who must keep her maiden name after marriage per the state's attorney general.
The painter Rosa Bonheur argued that women who demand the right to think delay progress. She recounted that she conceived and executed The Horse Fair without seeking female approval, and that after completion a man bought the painting for a fortune, while the artist’s sex was never questioned.
About ninety thousand public school children in New York City learned sewing last year. The piece contrasts teaching value with a vacation school incident where a girl who had never seen a needle asks what a sharp thing with a hole at one end is and why clothes with holes are not mended.
A wheelman recalls a lengthy process to claim damages after receiving a battered bicycle at journey’s end. He jokes the station agent, then the general passenger agent, the master of baggage, and finally the directors will pass the case to the claim department before a company counsel seeks proof the wheel was not damaged on boarding.
Tax returns show 2126 people and 469 companies in Prussia with annual incomes between 23,800 and 2,850,600 marks. The kingdom’s total taxable income reached 6,774,937,500 marks, up 6.28 percent from 1897, with city averages higher than rural ones and Berlin posting 2,824.15 marks. A Chicago man is described as a wild figure captured near Bowling Green, Ohio, amid unclear motives and links to a figure named Dan Coughlin.
A man regrets losing his good name after his identity is etched on the handle of a ten dollar umbrella, a public reminder of a reputational slip.
A dispatch from Ladysmith reports Free State Boers seized a train owned by the Natal government near Marrismnith with clues of broader hostilities. Rumors of Boer advance into Natal persist, with scattered reports of patrol clashes and talks of war as dispatches from Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Newcastle and London describe mounting tensions. Canada prepares trooops, with 1000 men ready, while Buller departs London for South Africa amid large military mobilization and costly preparations.
The Western Base ball league is now the past and its place is the American Baseball league formed at the annual meeting yesterday at the Great Northern hotel. A name change was debated but decided by an anonymous vote.
Notortow, a criminal labeled Excanen Thiver, escaped from Coron Clix penitentiary where he served twelve years. Loyt reports the thefts and suggests an inside help possibly from an associate. Stratton also escaped the same prison in September 18th and was recaptured a year later near Chicago.
The Teo Heth Manas regiment of 400 discharged soldiers arrived by transport Nartay and tied up at the government dock after a health inspection. Throngs lined Market Street as the unit, led by Gen. Punston and Gov. Stanley, marched to the Presidio with cheers, flags, bells, and salutes for General Winston and the Kansas contingent.
St Paul notes October grain prices across wheat corn and barley with No 1 Northern and No 8 yellow leads from Minneapolis and Duluth while Milwaukee Chicago and Sioux City report steady flour prices and cattle hog and sheep bids. Prices reflect regional variations and upcoming deliveries with October to December futures mentioned.
Washington Oct 13 The Woman's National Industrial League Jasemghe took initial steps to raise a fund with wires to purchase on Jiounte in Washington for Admiral Schley An executive committee led by Mrs Charlotte Smith urged the movement and the Well Known Limberman Stricken Fond du Lac Wis 1s Ww Hamilton a wealthy lumberman and former of the Hamilton-Mermain Lantern ediptit At Mirinelle Wis was stricken with apoplexy at his pageman's office He was conveyed home in an unconscious condition My many people interested in mining tests throughout the upper peninsula Precautionary measures Sta Mranelsea Oct Wie board of health des decided to quarantine California against the causes of other states It adopted a resolution however to prevent contagion in all institutions affected by tuberculosis from mixing with others
Fragmentary notes mention Onthin Ouray and Det Short. Names Eden bas receivers Sherk Kinchen Carter Adams appear alongside references to outlaws holding a stage, a few days, and a Francepaty context. Details are incoherent and insufficient for full events.
Fragmented OCR notes report fears of bubonic plague appearing in North China and an Asian island. The garbled text mentions Berlin and vague dates but lacks clear entities or specifics for a fuller summary.
Long and Griggs greet crowds as President McKinley visits Minneapolis and St Paul. He appeals for patriotism, praises U.S. institutions, and urges readiness in case of need. Thousands cheer as he tours Exposition Building and surrounding areas with Minnesota volunteers.
A hired man named Miller in Eden Valley Minnesota allegedly committed adultery with Mrs. C Selmidt. The report states he attempted suicide using his shirt tied with rope after the incident. No weapon or spike involved is described. The event occurred Sunday afternoon and is being investigated.
The Italian bourse, after a period of strain, collapsed yesterday. Multiple banks faced severe losses and some may fail as a result. Officials warned the market remains unsettled and candidates for rescue are being considered.
The Vermont governor and 30,000 residents joined a state house parade in honor of Admiral Dewey. Norwich cadets and two field pieces fired salutes as the hero visited before a family gathering at his brothers’ residence.
A company of Ames and Boone residents aims to buy the Watkins well twelve miles north of Ames Iowa and convert it into a medical sanitarium. Mud baths will be built and $20,000 in improvements planned. The well, noted for Colfax water properties, will be enhanced with beautified grounds and a large artificial lake. Dr. Stewart Hutchinson of Ames will head the project.
A Batavia dispatch reports a violent quake on Ceram Island in the Indies destroying the town of Ambhol between Booroo and Papuea. About 4000 people killed and 560 injured, with details still unavailable. The disaster struck the island’s south coast near the Moluccas.
In Clarion Jaws October 18 report, Mrs Job Wilcox and her son-in-law Aaron Hubbard of Eagle Grove were indicted by a grand jury for infanticide. A confidential friend alerted officers after a tip from the mother, leading to a basement search that uncovered decomposed remains of a babe. The accused faced the grand jury and were held without bail.
A large order of 350000 pounds of dressed poultry arrived in St Joseph Missouri from London for a packing house. Fourteen carloads were sent and over 214000 chickens will be slaughtered this week to fill orders. Some of this consignment will go to the British army with more entries from the same source expected.
In Cleveland Ohio observers report a multi day clash between Rockefeller and Carnegie factions over Great Lakes ore carrying. Rockefeller appears to lead the freighting market, pressuring Carnegie to double this year's ore shipments amid a farmer-favored climate and ongoing industry tension.
In New York on October 14 the wind failed to rise delaying the yacht race. A heavy mist hampered the start and judges paused before finally signaling the start as conditions improved slightly.
In Tucson Arizona a female stage robber coach is not present for indictment as she escaped jail by breaking through a wall ten feet high. Authorities believe a confederate aided the escape while wearing unknown attire and handling a gun carriage. In Minnesota a seven year old boy died from a toy explosive accident.
Helena Mont October report of a powder blast at the Silver Star mine near Helena injuring two men. Charles TT Tentor, a well known local miner, is dead and an unknown companion fatally injured in the explosion. both men were severely mauled.
A fire engulfed the Dark Hotel and G Compton's livery stable after a blaze spread from an unknown source. Poor water supply prevented a wider blaze, though the structure at the Dieterson property was damaged and local efforts contained the flames.
Soldiers from the Thirteenth Minnesota are welcomed in St Paul and Minneapolis after their service abroad. The reception includes crowds, speeches by Mayor Kiefer and Governor Lind, and a formal greeting by President McKinley at the Exposition Building. A large breakfast and public cheers mark the parade from St Paul to Minneapolis.
Company G arrived in Red Wing Minnesota at 4240 yesterday afternoon. The entire city greeted the troops at the depot with enthusiasm and pride. A general reception will be given Tuesday. Lind has accepted an invitation to present.
Conductor Charles Densmore of the gravel crew was instantly killed when a gravel train rear ended a local freight No 22 in heavy fog between Alba and Stean Lake. The yard was blocked for six hours. Densmore was a brother of George Densmore of Waterloo. He had recently been commissioned in the regular army for infantry during the San Juan Hill period.
A powder and dynamite blast in the alley of the Davis Bank and Cake company in Cumberland Maryland on October 13 killed one man and injured five others. Investigators said the incident was caused by an exproasign and the region remains tense as authorities assess damages and causes.
New York telegrams report Milwaukee road power veteran Baer resigns, with Milwanttkew Gel named as successor. Mare will accept a Kurdar role at Baltimore and Ohio railroad, signaling a broader leadership reshuffle in regional lines.
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