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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
2
Freight rate issues eyed in conference with Washington farmers
James J. Hill told a Washington conference that freight rates cannot be set by law and should be discussed with railroad officials. The report enumerates other national events from the period, including adoptions in Michigan and criminal cases across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hill
Washington
John Shandrow
South Haven
Mich
Minneapolis Orphan Asylum
Laddsdale Supply Company
Laddsdale
William Thompson
Vilas
Col
Benjamin
Zeb Nicholson
Aaron Halle
Sing Sing
N. Y
Mary McCarthy
Missoula County
Mont
Clinton
Aurora
Elgin & Chicago
Ware
Nashville, Tenn
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
W. E. Hillagross
Mabel Strong
Mattoon
Ill
Lucas
State Pure Food Commission
Chicago
Savanna
National Retail Butchers’ Association
Beef Trust
York
United States
Canada
William J. Husey
University of California
Ireland
Philippines
Shenandoah
Pennsylvania
Frank M. Downer
Longmont
Denver
Allis-Chalmers Union
William Stein
Goff
Clarksburg
W. Va
Jackson
Samuel A. Packard
John A. Dowie
Zion
Dowie
Harry Tracy
Oregon
Creston
Wash
Rhodes
State party convention set for Springfield New Jersey
A state convention of the people's party is scheduled in Springfield New Jersey on August 26. Russell Sage marks eighty six at New York after a full day of work. Senator Hanna plans to resign as Republican national chairman before the next presidential campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Party
Springfield
Russell Sage
New York
Hanna
William M. Beardshear
Iowa State Agricultural College
Ames
Leroy Anderson
Taylorville
Congress
Twenty-first
Illinois
Jasper D. Ward
Colorado
Denver
Nebraska
T. Davies
Otoe County
George T. Beck
Wyoming
Great Northern
Minnesota
North Dakota
Chicago
Ill
Minot
A Bass
South
Clark Street
King Edward Walks Unassisted After Illness First Time
Reports note King Edward walked stairs without aid marking a notable recovery. Allied dispatches detail the Italian navy order to install Marconi wireless on all warships and Cuban loan terms approved by the senate call for a 5 million dollar immediate bond issue then 30 million in six months to fund agriculture and army. Andrew D. White resigns as ambassador to Germany effective November 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Marconi
Senate
Andrew D. White
Germany
City of Venice
Seguin
Lake Erie
Rondeau
Canada
Kasagi
Marcus Island
Tokio
Sagasta
Spain
Paris
Multiple Events From Diverse Global News Across 1903
A digest of varied incidents including train robber suspects labeled as tramps in St Paul, a fire destroying 50 Port au Prince homes, Vatican disapproval of friars selling lands, Cuban loan needs, Shenandoah strike stalemate, Dubuque anti liquor resolutions, Bryan ruling out 1904 run, Ocean Hotel collapse injuring 14, Nancy Hanks grave monument dedication, Toombs execution, wife sale by Harvey Tallerday, Boer war forecast, Roosevelt honorary degree, inventor Bridget French’s death, Cuba’s expo funding plea, Michigan prohibition ticket, Edward VII coronation, Cuban relief appeal to Roosevelt, Grosvenor re nomination, parachute death, Adrian boiler blast, US push to curb Japanese Pacific encroachment, London hotel fire with seven deaths, McMillan death, Danville train collision, Osborne House bequest, Kansas City wind damage, actress Eliza Young’s death, Riley murder case, Masaya volcano danger, Caracas siege, Missouri river abandonment and rail freight shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Burlington
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Vatican
Rome
Dubuque
W. J. Bryan
Muscatine
Big Ocean
Carolina Beach
N. C
Roosevelt
University of Chicago
Bridget French
Rochester
N. Y
Palma
Cuba
St. Louis
Michigan
Detroit
Walter S. Westerman
Adrian
Edward VII
Alexandra
Westminster Abbey
Charles H. Grosvenor
Congress
Ohio
Frank Reed
Millersburg
Ind
James Oram
Arthur Orman
Mich
United States
Pacific
London
San Angelo
Tex
James H. McMillan
Manchester
Senate
Southern Railway
Danville
King Edward
Queen Victoria
Osborne House
Kansas City
Liberty
Warren
Eliza Young
Actors
Staten Island
William H. Riley
Fountain Bluff
Ill
C. W. Conger
Nicaragua
Barcelona
Missouri River
Iowa National Banks Report Shows Growth in Iowa
The reports of Iowa national banks show prosperity with rising loans and discounts to 67,07.3A.H and a capital stock increase to 14,660,000. Deposits total 65,265,780.63, up 8,971,976.34 from last year, with Uncle Sam holding 2,394,159.95 in deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Comptroller of the Currency
Washington
National Bank
Uncle Sam
Governor Cummins Addresses Iowa Falls Chautauqua
Gov Albert B Cummins spoke at the Chautauqua at Iowa Falls to about three to four thousand on the grounds chairing and Milton Remley and O B Courtwright of Waterloo also spoke The governor urged broader education and the civic ideals needed to meet future government challenges and praised American citizenship. He attended a banquet by the editorial association and answered the toast The Country Editor and the Politician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Assembly
Iowa Falls
Albert B. Cummins
Milton Remley
O. B. Courtwright
Waterloo
Theditorial Association
Price of Soft Coal Set for Fall Increase
Special correspondence reports coal men in nonproducing Iowa areas expect higher prices this fall due to the eastern hard coal strike reducing supply. Dealers note soft coal at mines has ranged 1.60 to 1.90 per car load and anticipate a rise to about two dollars. Retailers in nonproducing regions will add the increase to consumer prices, while producing regions are not expected to see a price rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Carried a Menagerie On the Suburban Train
A thin man enters a train with a basket that meows and clucks. A child asks if the basket is cats, and the man reveals it holds a mockingbird sparking astonishment on the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thin Man
New York Post
Brutus and Cassius Debate Armistice Over Caesar’s War
In a wry sketch from the Portland Oregonian Cassius declares no stomach for war as Antony deploys legions and artillery. Brutus counters that with no further cause for war they should lay down arms, while Caesar parses the deadly pun in their exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brutus
Cassius
Marc Antony
Caesar
Portland
Oregonian
Canary with leg injury spurs light remark at party
A Toledo Times item recalls a Sunday gathering where a canary required amputation. A young woman jokes the bird will cope on three legs, another quips it has two, comparing to a chicken, prompting laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Times
Couldn't Be Square Phrase Recounts Promoter Victim Exchange
A Philadelphia Press excerpt presents a sharp exchange between a get-rich-quick promoter and a prospective patsy. The promoter assurances of square rounds contrast with the victim’s skeptical retort about fairness and legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Prize for naming new Rock Island Limited train to California
Public competition offers 100 dollars for naming the Daily Limited train to California in service November 1, 1902. Organizers are Rock Island System and Southern Pacific Company via the El Paso Short Line. No entry fees. Address Sebastian, Pass Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago for instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Rock Island System
Southern Pacific Company
el Paso
Tno
Sebastian
Chicago
Maryland Representative hears of hard luck man
Representative Pearre of Maryland relates a constituent story in which the man laments losing two horses and his wife and notes the horses were a good stock. The remark appears in the Owens Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearre
Maryland
Oines
Watermelon crop on Walker's Island ruined by bugs
Walker's Island, west of Sioux City, Missouri River, faces near total loss of its 250000 melons due to widespread bugs sucking sap from vines. The damage, repeating a 14 year old pattern, costs growers about 50000 as many switch to millet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker's Island
Sioux City
Missouri River
Ocean Trip Advertisement to New York via Chesapeake Line
A $20— Chicago to New York ocean trip sightseeing via Virginia mountains and seashore resorts ending at Norfolk Virginia. Old Dominion Line Steamers provide meals and berths free from Norfolk. Address N. W. P. Agent Chesapeake & Ohio Railway 234 Clark St Chicago HL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Virginia Mountain
Seashore
Norfolk
Old Dominion Line
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Clark St
Rainy Year Note Reminds Batavia Readers of Omissions
The Batavia News quotes a proverb about rain in each life and asks readers to reveal any omissions from the year by the usual sign of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia News
Allen's At-Ease Foot Powder Advertisement
Foot powder promises to cure tired feet and ease new shoes. Manufacturer A. B. Olmsted of Le Roy invites readers to request Allen's At Ease with a free trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Hello Central Office Refusal Of Swearing Over Phone
An incident from the Philadelphia Press describes a man asking for the gas office by telephone. The operator warns that swearing is not tolerated over the wire, signaling a public courtesy rule in early telephone use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Philadelphia Press
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
A vintage advertisement touts a cold cure claiming one day relief with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises a refund from druggists if the remedy fails and lists a 25 cent price.
Shenandoah Nurseries Undertakes Wests Largest Packing Shed
D S Lake owner of Shenandoah nurseries begins building a massive packing shed measuring 130 by 193 feet with an L 75 by 164 feet. The 14 foot high walls will be 20 inches thick. Rail switches will enter the structure and cars load under the roof. More than 750000 bricks will be used, covering about an acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Lake
Shenandoah Nurseries
Contentment and laziness in Uncle Eben’s quip
A Washington Star quote features Uncle Eben arguing that contentment is fine yet hard to distinguish from plain laziness, offering a wry reflection on motivation and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben
Washington Star
Piso's Cure for Consumption Claims Infallible
Advert for Piso's Cure for Consumption touts it as an infallible medicine for coughs and colds. Endorsed by N W Samuel of Ocean Grove New Jersey dated February 17 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Samuel
Ocean Grove
N. J
Quote on honor from a large waisted philosopher
An italicized fragment quotes a large waisted philosopher claiming chances for honor are greater as an eter than as posternity, attributed to Indianapolis News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indianapolis News
Infant found on trout line in Cedar River tragedy
Fishermen in Cedar Rapids discovered an infant tied to a hook while running a trout line on the Cedar River. Authorities suppose the child was murdered and discarded into the water. the infant's identity remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
Miss Virginia Granes Dean Receives Nursing Notice
The item notes long continuous service at public hospitals and private homes by a nurse named Miss Virginia Granes Dean, highlighting varied experiences in women's eye health and patient care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Pinkham
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