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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
7
Supreme court orders Elverton R Chapman to prison for refusing to testify before the senatorial committee investigating the Star trust. The case echoes a bygone Wilson tariff era and mirrors charges expected against H O Havemeyer, John E Searles, and other executives in the Sugar trust.
Mrs. Marcus A Hanna is expected to be the social leader in Washington during the coming season. Her husband may spend time at the capital whether or not he joins the McKinley cabinet, and the family will accompany him. Mrs Hanna is renowned as a hostess with an international reputation and is described as tall graceful and tasteful. Her daughters are poised for social prominence as well.
Edward McHugh arrives from England as the representative of the International Federation of Ship Dock and River Workers to organize water-traffic labor in America. He has a bold plan to unite unions and extend his influence across the industry.
New glove shades include pearl champagne gray mushroom and tan with very light evening tints. The palette offers subtle color options for day and night wear.
A San Antonio Express correspondent reports on Topolobampo Mexico where a cooperative colony failed due to all workers claiming ownership and a right to direct. He argues voluntary cooperation requires decisive leadership and criticizes widespread shareholder equality as chaos.
A Washington attorney recalls a Maryland country district case where the plaintiff’s case failed on evidence but a short speech by the plaintiff swayed the justice of the peace. The judge ruled for the plaintiff after a five minute hearing, despite weak supporting proof.
A collection of anecdotes and notes features a man seeking a sleigh ride with a mule, a New York magistrate scolding a woman who claims ownership of stolen items, and Paul d H a unique solidified petroleum process demonstrated by the French officer. The items include a watch marked Dolson a tea set stamped Walker and a locket tied to Conway with other names, while d Hu my presents solid blocks of fuel with high heat and low smoke.
Satirical quips about marriage and love. It jokes that angels do not eat angel food and women’s humor, or lack thereof, contrasts with men’s. A private snip contrasts husbands’ sacrifices with romantic choices and ends with a joking remark about babies.
A dialogue from Household Words shows a father accusingly chiding his son Jack for running ahead of his allowance. Jack admits hoping the allowance would grow strong enough to overtake him in speed.
A sobbing widow describes how Pure Jim beat her without leaving visible injuries, asserting the abuse was hidden from neighbors. The quote is attributed to the Indianapolis Journal, reflecting a domestic violence narrative.
A reader muses on holiday gift choices for her husband. Options include lace curtains, a dinner set, new portieres, or a drawing room clock, reflecting domestic life and style debates in a Chicago newspaper.
A boy asks if his lips are prerogatives after hearing Mr Stayleight say he was exercising prerogatives by kissing a sister. The exchange presents a humorous, old time dialogue from Philadelphia.
New York December 15 The six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden drew net receipts around 37000 dollars. Edward Hale the winner may earn about 5000 for the week and the first prize was 1300. J S Rice of Wilkes Barre Pa finished second and seeks another match with Hale backed by about 10000 dollars and offering a 5000 dollar wager that he can ride 2000 miles in 142 hours.
Boston notes two deaths in a likely double suicide case as Mary L Collins 20 and Samuel P Putnam 50 were found with gas on in a room. both were clothed and a whisky flask was found. Lecturers from Chicago, Putnam accompanied Collins home last night. Belmont Iowa reports W E Bullard secretary of the Iowa senate found guilty of forgery for signing promissory notes and mortgage in a scheme against E and Mary Kiplinger. jury deliberated two hours.
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