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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1898
Page
1
A Che Foo dispatch reports German sailor Schulz of the Kaiser killed at Tsimo outpost in Kiao Chou bay. His head was severed, guards defended against a Chinese mob, twelve natives killed in the ensuing fighting. incident may fuel further German demands on China.
In Havana around midnight Luis Cora Lazo, recently back from African prisons, detonated a bomb at the home of Conservative ex mayor Miguel Diaz at Jesus del Monte. The blast shattered a door, alarmed nearby residents, and Diaz was chased into a cab with others fleeing. Lazo was captured while trying to flee the scene.
Berwin January 31 commentary notes England has yielded on Ta Lien Wan free port and Russia withdraws opposition to British control of Chinese sea customs as reported by the Berlin Tageblatt.
At Tapasta in the province near Havana, Lieutenant Colonel Benedicto with the Reina battalion surprised the insurgent camp of Brigadier General Aranguren at noon yesterday. Aranguren and four privates were killed. Jen is noted as the rebel leader who executed Lieutenant Colonel Ruiz last month.
In San Francisco on February 1 the World Pool binded eastern and western explosives makers into a tripartite trust. American capitalists hold one third, another third is held by others, and the final portion remains neutral. California powder manufacturers are included in the agreement. The matter has been submitted to the attorney general for possible injunction, as in coal cases nearby.
Seven prisoners escaped from the Buchanan county jail in St. Joseph last night by climbing over cell bars in the women's ward and using a trap door in the roof. A garden hose left in the jail aided their roof clearance. Two escapees are alleged highway robbers awaiting indictment.
Nicholas Backus keeper of the water work crib started to walk ashore on the ice when the wind shifted the ice moved out into the lake. He was on a twelve foot square section and was seen by two fishermen who rescued him about a mile and a half from shore.
Chicago Jan 30 meeting of the National Firemen's association concluded with election of officers President A Wood Cedar Falls Ia secretary E W Barkman Decatur Ill treasurer H S Sailsbury Whitewater Wis One vice president chosen from each state represented
Franxfoft Ky Jan 2 The Kentucky senate considered a resolution demanding the immediate resignation of United States Senator Lindsay after the house passed it yesterday. The senate also approved the measure by a 25 vote margin.
The National Stock Growers convention wrapped in Denver with a large barbecue at Union Stock Yards attended by thousands. Buffalo featured on the menu along with elk, antelope, quail, opossum and other game. Executive committee named for states, next year’s gathering planned, and resolutions adopted opposing vivisection and urging arid land cession to states.
The senate investigating committee heard two key figures Otis of Hamilton County and attorney Campbell recount alleged bribery efforts linked to Senator Hanna. Campbell said Boyce supplied $1,750 in $100 and $50 bills and suggested returning funds or using them to sue a Columbus newspaper. Campbell denied Hanna’s knowledge of Boyce.
A red dominated gala at Herbert R. Bishop's Fifth Avenue mansion drew 175 society figures. Dancers wore red dominos and animal masks while Vanderbilt Lehr led the event with noted hostesses Mills Sloane and Fish among the attendees.
Detroit January 31. Fitzsimmons and Julian refuse to consider Corbett's final challenge. Considine who arranged a $25000 purse spoke with Julian and Fitzsimmons. They said Corbett is no longer in Fitzsimmons' class and would not be until he defeats Maher.
Sioux City Jan 27 Dr R C Rice of Smithland former Iowa legislator and leading Woodbury county figure died yesterday from heart failure. His death ends a noted public career and public service.
The U S House rejected the Teller resolution by 182 to 142 after five hours of debate. Speaker Reed voted against it amid cheers. Rhea of Kentucky hissed in reference to Secretary of State. Debate highlighted silver coinage disputes and gold standard arguments.
New York hosts the third annual banquet of the Association of Manufacturers with about a thousand guests. President McKinley, present at the event, advocates strong currency and adherence to the best standards of commercial honesty, pledging to redeem obligations in sound money and oppose devaluation of wages or savings.
Final estimates of 1897 crop acreage production and value by the department of agriculture list corn at 1,802,967,933 bushels valued at 501,072,952 dollars. wheat 530,149,168 bushels valued at 425,547,121. oats 694,767,809 bushels valued at 147,974,719. potatoes 164,015,964 bushels valued at 89,643,059. hay 60,664,876 tons valued at 401,390,728 dollars.
Thomas A Edison Jr experiments with an airship using inflated sails as balloons and sailing surfaces. The craft, attributed to Frank Lauther of Milwaukee, reportedly flew after Edison tapped gas into multiple compartments and added a rudder for steering.
Washington February 1 Senate session lasted six hours approving two general appropriation bills. The army bill carries 23 423 492 dollars and the legislative judicial and executive departments bill carries 21 652 529 dollars. The latter spans 121 pages and occupied most of the session before a brief executive session and adjournment.
The Red Cross steamship Portia, four days overdue, arrived from St Johns and Halifax after a harrowing encounter with heavy pack ice off Newfoundland. Hundreds of fishermen and their families are said to be dying from exposure and starvation, with relief vessels forced to abandon missions and seek safer waters.
In Curiaco on February 1 Joseph Leiter controls 15 million bushels of contract wheat, forcing millers to grind what they can obtain. Trade experts say that darker bread results as No 1 hard spring wheat is exhausted. Grocers bakers and restaurateurs protest high price flour and rejected sacks and barrels of branded flour.
Dr. Sanchez Agramont, surgeon general of the Cuban insurgent army, arrives from Europe with $40,000 raised in Paris for the Cuban cause. He reports broad French public support for Cuban independence, but says the government holds back due to French interests in Spanish bonds.
At the Star of the West lodge Knights of Pythias meeting Cedar Rapids aims to host the Iowa Pythian grand lodge as a permanent location.
The third week of the New Bedford cotton mill strike begins with continued exodus of workers and no mills restarting. Hundreds have left town as workers remain firm against wage cuts, with many predicting the strike will persist into the summer.
Iowa City Feb 1 R H Munger of Sioux City was elected manager of the football team for next year and Joe Meyers was named president of the State Athletic Association at a university athletic meeting Saturday evening.
Fort Dodge Iowa January 29. The new hotel project promoted by Mr C J Crawford for the last two months is nearly funded with only a few shares left unplaced. The hotel will rank among the finest in cities of its size in the state.
Fremont Ia Feb 1 Elmer Sheets shot and fatally wounded Frank Bryan in a quarrel here yesterday Postmasters Appointed Washington Jan 0 Archie Mc Dougal named fourth class postmaster at Fuller Mitchell county Ia
The 28th annual state convention of the Y M C A of Iowa will meet in Marshalltown starting February 17 and continue for four days.
Dusvugust January 27 The directors have solicited received and accepted a proposition from Ted Sullivan to manage the Dubuque ballclub next season.
Washington Jan 30. The following pension examining surgeons were appointed in Iowa. At Clarinda Dr. T. E. Powers and S. R. Millen at Fort Dodge Dr. F. B. Olney.
Fire yesterday in New Hampton destroyed a pool parlor a saloon and a shoe store. Mr Malcomb sleeping in Blatt's shoe store jumped from a window to escape and was severely injured.
Des Moines Jan 24 The supreme court ruled that all shippers may use jointly established rates by the Sioux City and Pacific and the Chicago and Northwestern railroads, whether these rates are below commissioners’ rates or not.
Sioux City Jan 29 Habeas corpus used to permit Sophie Bunning to wed her cousin Robert Bunning. Parents oppose the marriage and allegedly keep Sophie prisoner in Moville to block the match. Court to grant permission for the wedding and seek injunction against parental interference.
Mrs. George Fertig, previously eloping with Sheriff W H Fairbanks, again runs away. She is sought after in Onargis Orry Iowa where Fairbanks recently reunited with her in Everett Washington. Fertig remains with a husband and three children. Fairbanks has a wife and kids. Fertig to be followed.
Jan 28 reports say Leon Jones a Portland village school teacher attempted to enforce an order with a gun at Portland school after scholars destroyed a horse whip and resisted. A second whip was seized and Jones drew the gun threatening to blow the brains out before his arrest.
D B Masser of Cole Iowa and his three brothers are named sole heirs of a deceased bachelor uncle who died intestate. The estate totals about 14 million dollars, including mining interests and city property in Pennsylvania. Masser will travel to Pennsylvania to manage the inheritance.
A Feb 29 Crepark Raps report reveals a young man named Jacobs from Marshalltown posing as Cosmopolitan Publishing agent. He collected subscriptions claiming a 75 seats per year prepay deal, netting about 750 dollars in two to three weeks. No Cosmopolitan office or agents exist in the city.
J H Byron was arrested by federal officers in Sioux City on charges of posing as a special officer for the war and treasury departments. He confessed to fraud and collected 35 dollars from young men for help entering government service, using a silver star and bogus vouchers. His activities spanned Cherokee, Ire omy Ts, Sioux Falls and Canton.
Governor L. M. Shaw-led delegation of nearly 100 Iowa legislators arrived by special Rock Island train in Omana to inspect the Transmississippi exposition. They toured the auditorium and mining buildings, heard brief remarks from President Wattles, and assessed the grounds to vote on a $47,000 Iowa exposition appropriation.
At Iowa State University twenty three students including four women were suspended indefinitely for assault and kidnaping during a freshman banquet disrupt. Sophomores abducted juniors, one victim bound and left in a packing house, others threatened and moved to Oxford and South Amana before the escape.
May wheat fell on weak Liverpool cables and bearish data with January prices slumping. Corn and oats weakened with liquidations, while cash quotes for various wheat and corn grades reflected softer demand and lower futures.
Louis Oman notes cattle receipts of 2 500 with bids around 3 66 to 3 70 and mixed quality, while sheep receipts reach 4 600 with values from 3 00 to 4 40 for natives westerns and lambs at 4 25 to 5 40, reflecting market steadiness.
Kansas City cattle receipts reach 4000 with Texas steers 3.25 to 4.15 and native stockers 3.25 to 4.50. Hogs receipts 12000 with sales 3.00 to 3.70, heavy hogs 9.50 to 8.75, workers 8.65 to 4.75, pigs 1.35. Sheep receipts 4000 strong with lambs 4.25 to 5.50 and ewes around 3.25 to 4.45.
Hogs receipts reach 000 with activity steady to higher. Prices for light hogs range from 3.70 to 4.0, mixed hogs 3.76 to 4.24, heavy hogs 3.65 to 3.70. Cattle receipts at 10000 show veal trends higher with beeves 3.80 to 5.45, cows and heifers 2.25 to 4.40, Texas steers 5.00 to 5.36, stockers and feeders 4.45, natives 8.00 to 4.00, westerns 3.50 to 4.55.
An OCR fragment lists prices and terms for various goods and terms such as cash, elevator, and multiple coded references like No.3 red and No.2 cash. Mentions month markers May July and quantities with cents, but specifics are incomplete and unclear. The item reads like a partial trade ledger entry with multiple encrypted codes and dates.
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