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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
6
President asks Congress to authorize use of military and naval forces to secure termination of hostilities and establish a stable Cuban government. He cites the Maine incident as proof Spain cannot ensure safety for foreign vessels and supports suspension of hostilities if Congress approves.
Washington April 12. The Senate opened full, with Vice President Hobart presiding as Quay of Pennsylvania pressed for swift action on Cuba. He warned that further negotiations risked Spanish naval power and bloodshed, urging armed intervention to free Cuba and avenge the Maine. Messages from the president were read and referred to foreign relations before adjournment.
A New York presbytery meeting read a letter from Dr. Briggs. The resignation was accepted after his recent announcement.
A notice notes candidacy for holy orders in the Protestant Episcopal Church. It cites the applicant seeking ordination and mentions the church and diocese involved, with typical procedural steps and eligibility references.
The ministerial association forms a committee to press business owners for consent to close all city establishments for a half holiday each Saturday afternoon.
The American cruisers San Francisco and New Orleans arrived at Halifax short of coal after a rough Atlantic voyage from London. The ships split on Tuesday but rejoined within 24 hours. the New Orleans suffered gear damage and a smashed starboard boat while the San Francisco remained undamaged. Health reports were good and American officers met British authorities, with a Halifax club dinner for Commodore Howell and others.
In Mexico City on Easter Sunday five thousand spectators witnessed two African lions and a Mexican bull clash. The first lion, starved for a week, was tossed fifteen feet by the bull’s horns before being knocked out. A second lion fared worse, gored and carried from the ring. the governor halted the event.
Report from Parsons Kansas says a duel at Mineral City left Jack Murphy a farmer and an unknown man dead, each shot four times in the head. Murphy was brother in law to Marion Asbell linked to a wife murder trial last year with past threats against Asbell.
Washington April 12 reported the National Bank of Commerce of Kansas City named reserve agent for the Iowa National Bank of Ottumwa Iowa replacing Citizens National Bank of Kansas City which was revoked Also Continental Bank of Chicago named reserve agent for the First National Bank of Nevada Iowa
Wheat prices slipped today on favorable weather and large world shipments. Late trading saw a boost from California crop damage reports, while corn and pork futures closed lower. Cash grain quotes ranged with No. 2 red wheat about 1.03 to 1.04, corn around 26 to 29 cents.
Southern Omaha on April 11 reports cattle receipts 1600 with heavies higher and natives 4.00 to 5.00, hogs 2800 with heavy 3.70 to 5.80 and bulk around 3.70 to 3.72, sheep 6800 steady with natives 4.75 to 4.89 and lambs 4.50 to 5.70.
Cattle receipts 4000 steady to lower with Texas steers 3.75 to 4.70 and native cows to 5.20. hogs receipts 5000 weak to lower with packers paying 3.50 to 3.75. sheep receipts 3000 weak with lambs 4.25 to 5.50 and muttons 3.20 to 4.25.
Chicago market receipts show hogs 87 000 mixed but fairly active and lower light exchanges several price ranges. Cattle receipts 15 500 steady for be eves and mixed for cows and heifers with Texas steers and stockers in play. Sheep receipts 25 000 generally lower with native and western grades cited and price spread noted.
Alaska avalanche in the Chilkoot pass claims between 75 and 100 deaths with 69 bodies recovered and 150 missing. Rescue work continues day and night as officials list victims from Seattle to Chicago and detail the mass tragedy and improvised morgue at Sheep Camp.
Walter Chappey of New York and John C. Murphy of Dixon F C were alive when pulled from debris but died soon after. Federal troops at Dyea actively helped dig out the dead.
Major General Frank Wheaton of the United States Army received an audience with the pope today in Rome, during Wheaton's visit.
General Blanco issues a formal proclamation ordering a suspension of hostilities in Cuba to facilitate peace. The measure, transmitted to the Spanish minister and government officials, directs that hostilities cease from the day after receipt of the proclamation.
The U S Supreme Court in an opinion by Justice Shires upheld the Nebraska Supreme Court ruling that Omaha may compel the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad to build a viaduct over its tracks on South Sixteenth Street.
April 12 reports from Wasuviedos say the U S state department confirms all but two consular representatives and agents have left Cuba. For one, departure is unsure. for the other, instructions have been issued to send a vessel to facilitate his exit.
The post office department awarded to P OC Richardson of Seattle the contract for carrying mail between St Michaels and Weare Alaska a 900 mile route. The contract was let for 23000 per year for four years from July 1 1898.
In Washington on April 12 the divorced proceedings of Mrs Frances Hodgson Barnett against Dr Swan M Barnett of this city concluded with an examiner to take testimony after Dr Barnett failed to answer the charges filed.
Wasinetos April 12 The department of agriculture reports the average condition of winter wheat at 86 on April 1 up from 41.4 last April and 77.1 on April 1, 1896.
Fire last evening swept E. M. Reed's livery stable and his residence in Spa Grove Iowa, burning buggies harness and household goods. Reed's loss is about 5000 with 2000 insured. Rev Barber pastor of the Baptist church also lost all in the house with contents estimated at 3000 while the family was at church.
Governor Mount received a War Department letter stating Indiana light artillery battery A would be detailed to serve first if hostilities with Spain occur. The government would supply modern field pieces and authorize purchase of horses and equipment.
Newport R I April 2 The torpedo boats Gwyn and Talbot are ready to join either the North Atlantic or flying squadron and sailing orders are hourly expected. The boats are deficient in first class machinists and guards at the naval station have been ordered to New York.
Eighteen thousand dollars' loss was sustained at New Hampton yesterday by fire. In Sioux City an argument over a baseball game led to the fatal stabbing of John Considine by Young Elk, a Winnebago Indian. The incident followed a heated exchange among players and spectators.
Iowa Mutual Telephone company asked for an exclusive franchise before the city council in Atlantic Iowa last night but was refused. The action leaves the town without a single company to control telephony in the immediate future.
John Geary a well known citizen died here Sunday at 57 after a hiccoughs episode could not be controlled. The death occurred in Cascaps Ia on April 8.
Srovux City Iowa April 8 Charles O Shonessy was appointed chief of police yesterday by Democratic Mayor J H Quick. O Shonessy has served as city marshal for two years.
Cepar Rapids April 8 Governor Shaw says Iowa troops will move within six hours of notification. The state contracts include five thousand pairs of shoes and four thousand flannel shirts with all other supplies to be ordered immediately.
Dubuque financiers say $500000 worth of war bonds could be placed here within twenty four hours and the amount could be increased to several millions if needed.
Charles Lindmark, a cook, was killed when he tried to use a cleaver on Mrs. Harry Feldman. Lindmark was struck on the head with a potato masher by Feldman’s husband who was arrested.
A 6 year old girl, daughter of Fred Earle, a county farmer, died from burns after her clothing caught fire while burning cornstalks in a field. Her brother attempted rescue by wrapping his coat around her but failed.
The Charles W. Budd shoot will run in Des Moines May 10 to 13 with the world's top marksmen expected. It starts a three city series after which Kansas City and Omaha will host the remaining events.
Physicians convention in Dusugur Iowa elected officers for next year meeting in Quincy Illinois. President E. Ruth of Keokuk. vice presidents J. J. Murphy of St. Louis and YF H. Martin of Chicago. secretary D. E. Fowler of Dubuque. treasurer D. S. Fairchild of Clinton.
J. E. Bentley of Chariton died in Alaska at Sheep camp on March 23. He left Chariton February 2 with others to work in transportation over the Chilcoot pass. His wife and two daughters reside in Chariton.
In Des Moines Iowa on April 8 the supreme court affirms the lower court ruling in Scott county that a thousand dollar net value exemption cannot apply to individual heirs against a 5 percent tax on the market value of property of descendants dying intestate.
The new State Board of Control met in Des Moines with all members present and organized with ex-Governor Larrabee as chairman. Secretary and other officers to be elected later. The board conferred with Governor Shaw and Senators Berry Healy and Everall, who designed the law, to discuss the situation.
The Iowa Equal Suffrage association presses on after a legislative defeat. Working members will cover northern Iowa starting at Nevada with meetings in counties to form local clubs while national organizers handle the southern half of the state.
Professor Floyd Davis returns from Missouri with tests on money found on Charles Martin cited in the Farmers Bank of Sheridan safe explosion case. Davis examined whether the money matched the bank loot from the nitro glycerine blast and reported findings.
An elderly couple, Thomas Boshan and his wife, were found unconscious at their Cepar Rapids home from escaping coal gas. Boshan died, while his wife is expected to recover.
The supreme court yesterday dismissed proceedings brought by relatives of J. W. Stone seeking his release from the state penitentiary and commitment to a state insane asylum. Stone killed Frank Kahler, a prominent local businessman, on January 5.
Scandinvanians of northern Iowa held a meeting in Fort Dodge and organized for the upcoming Iowa campaign. They planned the Scandinavian Republican League of Iowa annual convention for June 22 in Fort Dodge.
Des Moines April 11 reports the Iowa state health board confirming two additional leprosy cases aside from the single known case. A Ridgeway Norwegian man with nerve involvement is fingerless and toeless, while a Ro land Norwegian young man is bedbound with parents at home.
Des Moines April 10 Governor Shaw would mobilize the Iowa National Guard of 2,700 troops for front service and seek volunteers who have active drill and tactical knowledge. Volunteers from University of Iowa college battalions, State Agricultural College, and Cornell College would be called after the guard is sent.
The Iowa Supreme Court issued 383 decisions, reversing a lower court in Isabella M. Long v Calhoun County. It held the Ascan Emigrant Company claims to swamp lands were inferior to the United States title under an Interior Department deed, aligning Iowa law with a U. S. Supreme Court ruling.
Avet Iowa April 7 A dynamite blast at a farmer A E Miller’s home two miles from Adel fatally injures two children and mortally wounds a third while the dwelling is wrecked. Miller escapes unharmed but is overwhelmed by grief as his wife is crushed and badly burned.
A wildfire raged across Springview Nebraska driven by a strong gale. The blaze damaged thousands of dollars in the county and threatened the town before crews contained it. The fire began on the Sioux reservation and is suspected to have been started by residents.
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