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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1899

Page

2

Senator Trewin and the 1897 Iowa Code debate

The West Union Argo criticizes a Fayette county editor for praising Senator Trewin and the 1897 Code. It argues the Code revised revenue laws, created a Board of Control, and boosted public funds accountability, while disputing claims about the Board’s origin and the editor’s accuracy.

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Where are the Republicans at Fayette County

A reader notes the Fayette County Republicans campaign with discordant appeals, urging votes for Miller the farmer and Shaw the banker while also promoting Trewin for voting against the Board of Control Bill and Miller for voting for it, leaving readers puzzled about their evolving demands.

Fayette County Miller Shaw Trewin Board of Control

England and Boers War Sparks Public Interest

England faces the Boers of the Transvaal and the Orange Free State in a growing public dispute. The author notes rough Dutch people resisting English pressure in the Cape Colony and surrounding areas, highlighting how big public affairs drive daily newspaper sales.

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Boers and John Bull clash over freedom and empire

A sweeping column laments English imperial pressure on the Boers in Transvaal and Free State, contrasting pioneer liberty with British aggression. It recalls American revolutionary ideals, laments modern proBritish leadership, and freights calls to settle debts. Also notes opening of a new B C R N Ry line with schedules between Armstrong Estherville.

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