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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
1
London dispatch recounts a day of intense fighting at Ladysmith with General White’s garrison clinging to the works though ammo and leadership strain. Balfour addresses Manchester constituents urging unity as Britain faces a costly war for empire.
Surveying work begins in Clear Lake Iowa on January 9 as planners map a potential new railway line. Officials from local government and a regional railroad company coordinate field teams to assess routes and environmental impact.
Construction has begun on a proposed narrow gauge railroad line extending from this location to Fertile Indiana. The route will connect with the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul rail system, forming a link to the northeast for the small town about twelve miles away.
General Otis reports Bates pursuing the enemy in the south. Sehwan's column near Laguna de Bay defeats Noriel at Binen and advances toward Indang after capturing three of six Noriel artillery pieces. Wheaton and Birkheimer strike near Imus and Bacoor with casualties, while northern forces disperse robber bands in the Arayta mountains and recover prisoners.
Washington lawmakers discuss the Pritchard resolution condemning racial restrictions on suffrage and North Carolina’s new constitution. Morgan argues for whites’ natural superiority and says negro suffrage in the South obstructs progress, citing fraud and lynching as consequences. The speech denounces the Democratic party as white man’s party and signals further senate debate on January 22.
Glenwood Iowa January 9 An injunction blocks use of a marriage license as Hugh Babbitt father of Pearl aged 15 contests the marriage with Leslie Shay. The couple traveled to Sidney for the license and Babbitt obtained court restraint in Red Oak preventing Shay from using the permit.
State officials met in Chicago to map steps for opening the Lockport controlling works and to have the final commission report to Governor Tanner before Jan. 20. Colonel Taylor outlined prerequisites for permission, while Chief Engineer Randolph said all tasks could be finished within ten days.
Phillip Deitz was found dead in his room with three bullet wounds, two in the heart. He had been missing for a week and is believed to have died by his own hand. Insanity is suspected, as he had recently been released from the county asylum after treatment last spring.
In a fragmentary report, authorities probe an offer of 5000 dollars to two members with 500 down each to secure votes, contingent on favorable testimony under detailed questioning. The unclear context hints at political payoffs and pressure during an investigation.
Washington January 9 treasury statement shows bonds purchased under the secretary's offer of 1899 amounting to 19 300 650 dollars.
United States Treasurer Roberts stated that the demand for small notes continues beyond all precedent and that more will be printed.
Colonel Bil R. Sutton of Detroit, on governor's staff, arraigned with a $10,000 bond on a four count indictment alleging conspiracy to defraud in fraudulent sale and repurchase of state military clothing. Sutton's trial slated for the March term. Other indicted officers will not attend this term. Marsh Maynard and Smith set for March trial. court bonds continued. motions to be heard Feb 6 at Lansing.
Gideon Hawley, Auburn Indiana, oldest Lake Shore engineer, set to retire on a pension of 97 dollars a month. He has served as engineer for fifty years, starting as a fireman in 1846 on the Michigan Central. His first locomotive lacked weather protection, using a canopy and wooden sand box on the boiler.
Charlotte Michigan January 9 Mr and Mrs Samuel Warren celebrate their sixty fifth wedding anniversary. They were married in Detroit in 1824 and have spent their entire married life in Michigan. They recall Detroit when it was a hamlet with few stores and residents. Both enjoy good health and stay active in local affairs.
London January 9 The home secretary Sir Matthew White Ridley refused to intervene in the death sentence of Mademoiselie Louise Masset a French governess in England for murdering her illegitimate eight year old son whose existence blocked her marriage plans. She was hanged today.
The Montpelier tin plate mill of 200 workers shut down Saturday and is not expected to reopen. The tin plate trust may move the machinery to Elwood or Anderson to consolidate with plants there. Montpelier activists had offered a 000 bonus for the plant and injunction actions are being considered.
In Coles County Illinois a string of deaths hits the Gammill family as Mrs Elizabeth Gammill, her son Lee, and sister Mrs Nancy Thomas from Nebraska die of pneumonia in the same house. Elizabeth Dryden, another sister, dies nearby in Neoga.
Gust Huebschke of Chicago killed himself after his wife and daughters left home. In a separate item, Mrs Gladstone quietly celebrated her 88th birthday anniversary at Hawarden Castle on Saturday.
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