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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1899
Page
1
A string of satirical observations on critics, cynics, and public figures. Belittles critics and experts while noting economic issues like the Pullman inheritance tax and Klondike gold rush folly. Mentions St Joseph public marriages and Morgan outlined trusts.
Our consular agent at Valencia reports Spain's wheat crop very poor and imports rising from Russia, the United States, India, France, and others. The sugar question is also interesting, with demand high and home factories unable to meet the market despite strong protective tariffs. Foreign refined sugar, despite high duties, nearly competes with Spanish home product. During the first five months of 1899 Spain imported 2,000 tons more than in the same period last year. Spain has shifted imports from Cuba and Puerto Rico to business with the United States due to inelastic wartime conditions.
A monumental deal closed between Pressed Steel Car and Carnegie Steel for 150 million dollars to supply 1000 tons of steel plates daily over ten years. The article notes rising steel demand, pig iron consumption up over fourfold, and cycles of prosperity tied to iron prices, while praising a poet who attributes fame to a higher power.
Two deadly rail wrecks occurred on the East coast with several killed near Colar Grove Wisconsin. The Great Lakes steamer Congress sank near Marys River blocking traffic. A wagon carrying four children was struck by a fast train near Rose Station Kansas. two children, Bessie nine and Arhel and Chuence, were fatally mangled. The cruiser Newark narrowly avoided a serious accident at the Golden Gate as engineers worked to avert disaster.
A old miser was killed near Vi rey Wisconsin and his corpse eaten by rats and fogs. A duel between editors of the Porgoinior and Cuban Libero did not occur as both were arrested after short detention. In Georgia, Judge Seabrooke granted a venue change in the Delegal case for Deputy Sheriff eawnsend’s murder. trial moved to Birmingham county Alabama at a special term next Wednesday. Prisoners were moved between jail and courthouse twice that day with a royal guard presence noted by the judge.
The article reports on Philippine rebels short of arms and munitions, Washington volunteers returning home, and 499 Spanish monks held as prisoners. Gen Otis may lead civil government in the Philippines. forest preservation work is noted in agriculture. Navy shadings, Batse City bids rejected, and Seoul reports the death of Gen Le Gondre. Deserter rewards, Samoan diplomacy, New Orleans quarantine, and Aktska boundary talks figure in the dispatches.
Personal notices span Wisconsin Conway Massachusetts and Cleveland while leaders and clergy figures from Egypt Ethiopia and Sydney appear. Black Munk of Winnebago dies in Wisconsin and Alfred Henderson of Peter Henderson & Co passes at Spring Lake New Jersey. Walter H. Corning dies in Cleveland aged fifty eight after surgery. Archbishop Treland preaches at a Sioux City church dedication. Pope Sophronius dies at Alexandria aged 103. Marshall Ford of Chicago plans a public library for Conway. Mark Swann takes rooms at Princeton Inn and may settle there. McKinley elected to bricklayers union in Chicago. Mrs Laugtry appears at Waymarket theater in Sydney in Grun dy’s She Degenerated.
William Moffatt Rey longtime Erskine College president and Associated Reformed Presbyterian leader dies in Du West. Herman Felsenthal Chicago Bank president dies of heart failure after promoting German studies in public schools. Straub Chicago writer and publisher of religious music dies after months of illness. Bishop Peres Arkansas Holocopal bishop dies in Fayetteville. Bishop Vieree longtime Arkansas bishop. Samuel Merrill former governor of Town dies in Los Angeles after stroke and electric accident injuries. Jean Kistries served as Regent of Servin and regent after Milan abdication, dies at sixty-seven.
A garbled, early 20th century dispatch reports British sailors strike threats, Franco‑Italian tensions, Greek election shifts, Cuban census protests, and a range of maritime accidents. It mentions Rennes unrest, a French ambassadorial reshuffle, Belgian constitution debate, and a Creole of disparate European affairs alongside local rail and transport notes and civic talks in St. Louis and Johannesburg.
Chicago hosts a large but incomplete assembly for a detailed discussion on trust abuses and combinations. Delegates from New York Wisconsin and other states attend as speeches address the issue amid vigorous exchanges and calls for formal committee setup.
A man described as a wild, bearded recluse who lived deep in the woods near North Baltimore was captured and brought to the county jail yesterday. He gave his name as Timothy Murphy of Chicago, wore a brown suit, and appeared badly dented. He reportedly claimed to be a hermit and stated he could hardly resemble a woman. The incident followed a long pursuit through the local forest camps.
In Cleveland Ohio on September 15 Mrs B Markilina and her daughter aged sixteen were burned to death as a fire started by a faulty stove or flame. Joseph Markalina the father is seriously injured. Fire spread quickly enveloping the mother and child as neighbors tried to extinguish the flames and rescue Tosend who also sustained burns.
Special to the record reports John H. Luckey, noted horse breeder and owner of Cambridge City stables, was likely fatally injured when his bicycle sulky tipped over at a 2 12 clip. The horse stumbled, sending Luckey about thirty feet, after which he was thrown from the sulky.
Calbrooke, N. HL Sept. 15 Harey F. Malley, once cashier of Calbrooke National Bank and treasurer of Calbrooke Savings Bank, both suspended last winter, is under arrest charged with embezzling funds. He has been held to the supreme court.
In Rice on September 15 Charles Gideon son of a prominent lawyer was killed by Duke Killen in a quarrel over a dice game. Killen, a man with a troubled past, fatally shot Gideon, according to local reports.
Cooperstown North Dakota, September 15. A barn belonging to Herbert Church, a farmer living west of town, burned. Three horses, three cows, harness and related belongings were lost. The cause of the fire is unknown.
A passenger aboard a Glenview leg of the Chicago rail line opened fire with a revolver, wounding a man identified as a partner in business. The injured victim, Murtye, died about twenty minutes later. Authorities consider the act a violent incident linked to a long illness.
Des Moines reports Iowa faces a coal famine as mines struggle for labor. Railroads hold limited stocks despite large seasonal demand. Mine operators cannot secure workers due to higher demand in other industries. Prices are expected to rise significantly this year.
Washington September 14 The Secret Service reports discovery of a new counterfeit two ply certificate from the 186 series with cheek letter C Bruce yogister Roberts treasurer. It is printed on two pieces of soft thin paper pasted together and lacks any silk thread imitation of genuine notes.
Hourn Iowa Sept 15 Phyllis two year old daughter of Dr Patterson Sumner has suffered an illness baffling physicians. Last week she slept unable to be aroused for 100 hours with short intervals of semi wakefulness.
A theft occurred yesterday when a courier carrying about £12000 was robbed en route from a branch to the bank’s main offices in the city. The bandit wore a bank uniform disguise and seized the money before escaping.
Dexter reports serious doubt over the murder trial of Alexander Jester for John M. Gates’ brother in Mexico Missouri. The editor notes the case appears delayed and may not be held as scheduled fearing further postponement.
A new reference book on American Jewish population reports totals by state. New York lists about 400000, Pennsylvania around 5000, California near BH.000, Illinois about 36 100, and other states show varied counts.
Sept 15 in Dex Moines a violent incident left Maa Maury PRhonar severely injured and not expected to recover. Police report the assailant fled and a missing firearm complicates the case as investigators pursue leads and confirm identities.
Macauley K. Macauley, a bank bookkeeper from Derlyth, pleaded guilty to second degree grand larceny. He was charged with appropriating 107 dollars in a forgery related theft case, with details reported from Sept. 14.
Heavy overnight tide left Interlake channel with seventeen feet inches of water as ships awaited deeper passage. A large boat struggled in shallow water and was seen rocking near Lake Erie, delaying transit and prompting local concern over navigation conditions.
In Cloquet Minnesota on September 14 Bert Cotsfey sixteen year old employee of Northern Lumber Company fell onto a live saw. He was instantly killed.
Yellow Sto from Alanksa reports the steamer Charles Nelson arrived from St Michael with gold laden passengers from Dawson and Cape Nome. Albert Lena, Minn., notes the first Nelson case on double plunge charges ended with a hung jury.
A cyclone swept Bermuda at night damaging homes, roofs blown off, and trees uprooted. No casualties were reported though property damage to public and private buildings, fruit, and cellar trees was extensive.
Yellow fever cases reach thirty five in twenty four hours with thirteen adults among a total of 253. No deaths reported in the last day. Report from Key West dated September 15.
Governor Lind and Minnesota officers discuss amending muster rules for the Thirteenth Minnesota volunteers. They seek permission for garrisoned men to regirest before muster-out, with travel pay to St Paul and sixty days leave, to enable promotions. California hosts Minnesota officers and Gov Lind tours camps as officials plan final muster actions for the unit.
A gas leak caused a rear sleeper car fire on the through Wabash express near Montpelier. The blaze forced passengers to flee to the forward cars as eight miles out, with the crew unable to extinguish it. The car burned along the track, causing substantial damage.
Washington September 15. The War Department has information about Aguinalde and Bonifacio Areayple. The two men were part of the insurgent group for some time and, noted as wealthy, faced heavy assessments to support the cause. Aguinalde offered Gong the role of minister of foreign affairs but he declined.
Philadelphia reports Harry Tikes, reigning middle distance rider, broke the world record for three quarter mile test speed at Woodside Park. He rode 30 miles and 747 yards, setting a new mark and drawing cheers from local fans and officials.
Paris Sept 15 news from Tripoli reports there is no foundation for the claim that the Foureau-Lawy Sahara expedition was annihilated.
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