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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
7
Excavations in Olympia near Zeus altar reveal neolithic remains including house vessels and implements. The finds suggest Olympia was inhabited more than 3,000 years before Christ.
Advert says DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the best pills made. They are small and pleasant, marketed as sure liver pills. Sold by.
The Westminster Gazette presents A Vesper Song of Spring translated from the German, noting the poet Irene Forbes Morse and hinting at a lyrical expression of seasonal renewal.
A brief note extols happiness as essential and links health to clear skin bright eyes and a cared-for appearance. It suggests interest in others fosters an intelligent look and overall well being.
President Roosevelt’s secret service shadowed Senator Tillman amid shadowed ties to Oregon land schemes, with a 1907 telegram and a 1908 Senate admission. The communication to Senator Hale details Tillman’s denials and alleged private interests, noting no fraud charges but use of office for personal aims.
Senator Tillman rejects President Roosevelt’s accusations that he used official power for private gain and misstated land deals. He accuses the president of malice and contends crucial papers were stolen from his Capitol desk, possibly by secret service personnel. He says he has not deceived anybody or broken laws and would accept any verdict calmly.
The Italian chamber of deputies convened an extraordinary session to authorize relief for earthquake survivors and to plan rapid rebuilding on current sites. Ships like the Culgoa and Celtic will aid in relief while battleships visit Italian ports. a rescue of buried victims continues with hopeful recoveries.
Mrs M Florence Erb widow of Captain J Clayton Erb and her sister Mrs Catherine Beisel were acquitted of the sensational murder charge filed after the Oct 6 1998 incident. The jury was not polled and Judge Johnson thanked them as the defendants greeted the foreman and jurors with tears and handshakes.
Samuel Gompers says the American Federation of Labor may appeal to labor and friends for funds to pursue challenging Judge Wright's contempt ruling or abandon the effort. He cites the nation’s industrial mood and unemployment as reasons to hesitate on assessments. John Mitchell sought a postponement saying he wanted to spend Christmas at home with family.
Mrs Jeanette Deere Chapman living with daughter in Pasadena California faces a breach of promise suit for 150000 by Dr Kirke Stanely. He alleged to have pressed attentions after her illness in New York and she agreed to marry him but he failed to keep the engagement.
In Jefferson City Republicans gathered for Herbert S. Hadley’s inauguration as Missouri governor. He becomes the first Republican governor since 1871 and the party mobilized state militia to present a brilliant ceremony. Attorney General-Elect Mayor, a Democrat, argues the constitution will not permit resolving the lieutenant governor dispute by declaring a winner as in Nebraska.
The Bayern has arrived with aid as refugees fill Catania. Hospital heads and local relief committees gratefully accept supplies. Bayard Cutting Jr. travels to Syracuse to assess needs while the American relief group coordinates with Rome via wireless from the Bayern and Culgoa.
Chicago January 12. In Municipal court Attorney Tyrrell charged El mira New York Police Chief Frank J Cassada is plotting to kidnap Frederick H Richardson who is wanted for alleged embezzlement of 250000. Richardson’s case was called before Judge Hume and continued until Friday. The defendant was not in court.
F A Vanderlip vice president of the National City Bank was elected president at the annual meeting of stockholders and directors. President James Stillman was elected chairman of the board of directors.
In Switch Back of the Lick Branch mine, Po cahontas Consolidated Collieries, a blast on January 12 reportedly killed 100 miners. This marks the second explosion in the same mine within two weeks, with the cause still undetermined.
A slight quake was felt across Vancouver to Bellingham with tremors at Seattle at 3 44 PM lasting seven to thirty seconds. Port Townsend also reported shaking with no damage though plaster fell in brick buildings. Hundreds fled into streets amid panic.
Mrs. Alfie Alpaugh, 49, of 1037 Fifty Seventh Street, died at her daughter Mrs. J Lyons home after refusing an appendectomy for appendicitis on January 3. A coroner's jury exonerated Christian Science healers including Mrs. R B Golsen and H F Smiley who attended her.
Des Moines marks the thirty third Iowa General Assembly session with a notable opening. Miss Gertrude Von Petzald of Leicester England, a known suffragette, offered prayer in the senate during the opening ceremony.
Constantinople January 12 The Turkish government accepts an indemnity of 2 500 000 pounds Turkish about 10 800 000 dollars offered by Austria Hungary for the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This decision removes any prospect of war. Grand Vizier Kiamil Pasha informed the Russo Hungarian ambassador Marquis Pallavicini of the ministers council verdict.
The Cuban congress will meet to effect a permanent organization and approve the election of its members in Havana on January 13.
Monterey obit reports David Jackson a millionaire landowner and philanthropist died at his home in Monterey California on January 12. He was a prominent city figure with extensive holdings and charitable work.
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