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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
2
Four men killed in Mississippi train attack and capture
Report covers violent incidents including four killed when attackers hijacked a train near Leland Mississippi, attempted flight, and were captured. Also notes Navy and political moves, deaths, disasters, and notable speeches from late 1901 to early 1902.
Notable Deaths Across States Highlight Public Figures
Ex congressman William H. H. Cowles died at his Wilkesboro North Carolina home. Almon Streeter died at Rensselaer Falls New York aged 107. James W. Reid ex congressman NC died in Lewiston Idaho where he lived since 1887. Royal B Prescott Nashua New Hampshire died. first union soldier to enter Richmond after its surrender. Eugene Carter renowned billiard expert died in Chicago at 49. James Davidson aged 89 Santa Barbara California noted as oldest odd fellow in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. H. Cowles
Wilkesboro
N. C
Almon Streeter
Rensselaer Falls
N. Y
James W. Reid
North Carolina
Lewiston
Idaho
Royal B. Prescott
Nashua
N. H
Richmond
Eugene Carter
Chicago
James Davidson
United States
Santa Barbara
Cal
European powers threaten claims over indemnity from China
The report states European powers will seek increased compensation from China if the United States returns part of the indemnity. Other dispatches note a massacre by Chinese troops against missionaries and converts, along with various international incidents and elections abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
United States
Japan
West India Islands
Thomas Estrada Palma
Cuba
Peking
Russia
Walla Walla sunk in collision off Mendocino
The steamer Walla Walla was sunk in a collision with a French bark off Mendocino California with 41 passengers and crew missing. The Max bark is the vessel involved per later report. Victims may total 47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Mendocino
Cal
Alice Roosevelt
Emperor William
Bradstreet
Panama Canal
United States
Catoosa
I. T
Frank H. Peavey
Minneapolis
Bob Brown
Mr. McLeod
Clayton
Ala
Margaret O'Connor
John
Annie Drummond
Germantown
William H. Seaton
Seattle
Daniel Richards
Ernest Outland
Sylvania
Thomas Mitchell
Sofia
Miss Stone
Springfield
William H. Seamans
California
Washington
D. C
American Steel & Wire Company
John Robinson
Dublin
Gov. Shaw
Gage
John P. Wood
Coffeyville
Kan
James McGrath
Josephs
Brown
Mack Anderson
Samuel Mettler
Monmouth
Til
Denver
Pretoria
First National Bank
Glassport
John Pooler
Waterville
University of Chicago
Great Britain
South Africa
Morgan Bates
Traverse City
Mich
Wisconsin
Edmund Peck
Bethany
Conn
Cape Mendocino
Max
Lyons, Register
Roberts
War Department
Philippines
Smallpox Debate Shapes Iowa Quarantine Rules
Dr W W Hawk of Newton Jasper county says the Iowa legislature will likely tighten quarantine laws this winter to curb smallpox spread. Physicians oppose mandatory vaccination though acknowledge its effectiveness urging stricter enforcement of reporting and quarantine with existing school vaccination authority seldom used outside epidemic towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hawk
Newton
Jasper County
Iowa
Boards of Health
State Board of Medical Examiners
Iowa Grand Army names staff aids
Commander in Chief Torrance announces through the Iowa department G A R the appointed aides on his staff. The list includes M Wilson of Vinton J R Ratekin Shenandoah J W Bechtel Burlington V Twombly Des Moines J C Switzer Iowa City John Herriott Stuart George Pardoe Sioux City John Lindt Council Bluffs Ben McCoy Oskaloosa J M Briggs Anita P H Lennon Guthrie Center John L Warbosse Denison W H Hittle Glenwood J P Lyman Grinnell L F Andrews extra W D Forbes Wall Lake H H Bush Garner O A Schoonover Eagle Grove J J Smith Marshalltown B Harsh Creston W Doane Kellogg George M Craig Allison Hackenlooper Albia Charlee A Drake Brooklyn David Fessler Sac City Thomas Goodwin Villisca J G St John Waverly W B Wells Colfax Van Zandt Allton Junction Wilson enter Point M W Stover Marengo Gus Schmidt Muscatine Charlies Bochruler Cedar Falls J Alexander Marion C Leavell Belle Plaine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrance
Grand Army
Iowa Department
Iowa
George Metzgar
M. Wilson
Vinton
J. R. Ratekin
Shenandoah
J. W. Bechtel
Burlington
P. Twombly
Des Moines
J. C. Switzer
Iowa City
John Herriott
Stuart
George M. Pardoe
Sioux City
John Lindt
Council Bluffs
Ben McCoy
Orkaloosa
J. M. Briggs
Anita
P. H. Lennon
Guthrie Center
John L. Warbosse
Denison
W. H. Hittle
Glenwood
J. P. Lyman
Grinnell
L. F. Andrews
W. D. Forbes
Wall Lake
H. H. Bush
Garner
O. A. Schoonover
Eagle Grove
J. J. Smith
Marehalltown
B. Harsh
Creston
W. Doane
Kellogg George M. Craig
Allison
Hackenlooper
Albia
Charlee A
Alexander
G . Marion
C. Leavell
Belle Plaine
Pure Food Laws Backed By Iowa Academy Of Sciences
At the Des Moines capitol meeting of the academy of sciences a strong resolution endorsed preserving Iowa forests and pursuing pure food law reforms. Resolutions authorize the committee to continue work and cooperate with others, urging legislature attention and prompt action to protect citizens. Officers elected include President H E Summers of Ames, First Vice President J L Tilton of Indianola, Second Vice President S W Beyer of Ames, Secretary A G Leonard of Des Moines, Treasurer B Shimek of Iowa City, and executive members L H Pammel Ames C O Bates Cedar Rapids M F Arey Mount Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Sciences
Des Moines
Iowa
Committee On
H. E. Summers
Ames
J. L. Tilton
Indianola
8. W. Beyer
A. G. Leonard
B. Shimek
Iowa City
L. H. Pammel
C. O. Bates
Cedar Rapids
M. F. Arey
Mount Vernon
Western college in Toledo clears debt after six year drive
At a Hotel Toledo meeting the college finished raising 50000 dollars and a small surplus for contingencies. Since 1894 under President Lewis Bookwalter debt fell from 82000 to 50000 as enrollment grew, and after an all out effort the final funds were secured before the 1902 deadline. Rev. N F Hicks helped lead the push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western College At
Toledo
Lewis Bookwalter
Bookwalter
N. F. Hicks
Senator Thurston Endorses Peruna in National Catarrh Debate
Sen ator John M Thurston of Omaha lauds Peruna as a permanent cure for catarrh in a letter to The Lime Medicine Co Columbus Ohio April 6 1901 He notes its efficacy against an irritating cough from campaign fatigue and calls it a national remedy endorsed by leading statesmen Ex Senator Thurston details Peruna s systemic action and asks readers to contact Peruna Medicine Co for testimonials and a pamphlet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Thurston
Omaha
Nebraska
McKinley
St. Louis
President McKinley
Philadelphia
St. Louis Exposition
Lie Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Washington, D. C
Jno
M. Thurston
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Peruna
Perona
Aow
Perona Medicine Co
Real Pleasure Or Family Dispute Sparks Tense Exchange
A fragment from a Philadelphia item shows a heated exchange about a man kissing a daughter. The speaker challenges the act as not proper business but simply pleasure, reflecting social tensions of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philaelphia
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Health Claim Ad
An old advertisement assures healing from various illnesses by regulating the bowels. It promotes Cascarets as a natural, painless cure costing 10 cents to start and warns against imitations.
Cholly's Turkish Bath Prompted by London Fog Joke
A Chicago Daily News snippet notes Cholly staying long in a Turkish bath. He jokes the steam reminds him of a London fog, hinting at his reason for lingering unusually long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cholly
London
Chicago Daily News
Queen and Crescent South Excellent Through Service
The line showcases swift passenger and freight service from Cincinnati and the North to New Orleans Birmingham Knoxville Chattanooga Atlanta Charleston St Augustine. The route emphasizes reliability and broad regional reach across several major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Birmingham
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Charleston
St. Augustine
Not a clear news item in readable form
Fragmentary prompt text appears to request a list of modern things not existing a century ago, but lacks coherent event or report content to summarize into a newspaper card. No identifiable people, places, or organizations are present to anchor facts.
Norwich reader praises Piso’s Cure for Comsemgaian
A reader claims Piso’s Cure saved her life three years ago. Mrs Thos renapa Street, Norwich, N. is cited as the claimant. The note presents a personal medical testimonial without scientific detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piso
Miss Frocks Buys Hat Hinting Audubon Name
Mrs Cumso notes Miss Frocks bought a birdless hat and Mrs Cawker wonders aloud if it could be named Audubonnet, a quip overheard by the judge.
Cure your cough with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
An old time remedy advertises Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar to cure coughing rich with throat comfort. It claims rapid relief and uses marketing tone typical of patent medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Pike
Quote on experts and making a living from Puck
A brief aphorism notes that most people spend their lives earning a living while only a small number become true experts in their field. It reflects a critique of expertise abundance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Putnam Faceless Dyes Color More Goods Per Package
Advertisement notes Putnam faceless dyes color more goods per package than any other. Quotations tease consumers with a wry line about consistency versus being right. Also promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to stop coughs and colds at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Grinnell Names Rev Dr Daniel F Bradley President
Grinnell College appoints Rev Dr Daniel F Bradley as new president. For ten years he pastored Park Congregational Church in Grand Rapids Michigan and enjoys strong popularity. Bradley was born in Siam where his father served as missionary and he later served as secretary to the crown prince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Daniel F. Bradley
Grinnell College
Park Congregational Church
Grand Rapids
Mich
Dr. Bradley
Siam
American Board
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J. M. Rhea
Pasenger
Leland
Miss
Admiral Schley
Congress
Northwestern States
Helena
Mont
Northwestern
Frank Peavey
John Dever
Grace Fallis
Milan
Ind
New York
Jeffries
Sharkey
San Francisco
Maryland
Order of United American Mechanics
Prof. Loeb
Pennsylvania
Crawfordsvale
Nancy Reeder
John Edwards
Newcastle
Albert Doty
Lyndon
Lincoln
Barber
Diamond Match Company
Europe
House Post Office Committee
Remet Pidan
Henry Albert
James River
Niles
Dunn
Crane Manufacturing Company
J. P. Morgan
Westinghouse
General Electric
Turners Falls
Mass
Ida Guilum
Bartley
Kansas
Massachusetts
Virginia
Robert Lebaudy
Paris
Robbins
N.C
Madison
Wis
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Seth Low
Marconi
England
America
Macon
E. S. Elliott
Milwaukee
Naval Register
Everett-Moore Syndicate
May Electric
Michigan
Cleveland
Roosevelt
White House
Memphis
Rhodes
Manila
Matos
Martinique
Venezuela
Gov
Hunt
Porto Rico
Palma
Congo
Chaffee
Grand Army Aids
Commander In Chief
Torrance An
Thurston
Statesman
United States Senate Chamber
Lannon
Queen & Crescent South
Tommy
Atchison Globe
Jc and Soc
Petese & Ag
Canada
Assiniboia
Saska Alberta
Corma
Speltz
Bhoton
Salzer
Alone
Hot Springs
Curiaco
Arrerve Hot Springs
Sleeper
Gro
J. Charlton
Gen’l Paseen
North Dakota
Morton
Devils Lake
Superior
Quluth
Dearborn Street
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