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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
6
Congressional Wrapup with Civil, War, and Weather News
In the Senate on the Philippine question Senators Teller and Pettigrew attacked policy while Mason urged an early end to the war and Boer independence. Otis and Wheeler promotions were confirmed. In the House bills advancing labor injunction limits and broader extradition passed amid a stalemate over ocean surveys. Numerous civil disturbances and natural disasters are reported, with riots in St. Louis, a windstorm in Racine and a tornado at Faulkner Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Teller
Pettigrew
Mason
Gen
Otis
House
St. Louis Exposition
Hanna
Judiciary Committee
Elwell
Regular Army
Joseph Wheeler
Congress
Navy
Coast Survey
Feud Ends in Slaying of Sheriff and Brothers at San Augustine
In San Augustine Texas Sheriff Noel Roberts and his two brothers Sidney and F G Roberts were killed during a feud. The report also lists a sweep of national news including grain stocks, political conventions, riots, fires, and international conflicts reflecting a turbulent period.
Fire at Ste. Etinne lumber plant devastates Quebec operation
The Ste. Etinne du Saguenay lumber mill owned by Prince Bros. & Co. of Quebec burned, with losses estimated at 400000 dollars. The blaze ends a key regional production site and prompts investigation into the cause and insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste. Etinne du Saguenay
Canada
Prince Bros. & Co
Quebec
Lydenburg
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Cape Colony
Warren
Peking
Tien-Tsin
Hatherley
Kruger
Fire Upon Rioters in St Louis Riot Kills Four
On a violent Sunday in St Louis riot police clashed with striking streetcar workers and sympathizers. Four strikers died and several were wounded as deputies fired buckshot from Washington Avenue to quell the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Broadway
Sixth Streets
Sheriff's Posse Comitatus
East St. Louis
Wolff’s Grove
Park Avenue
Sheriff's
George Rine
Delmar Avenue
Ed Burkhart
Oscar Marvin
Lee Avenue
Col. Cavender
Mack Missick
Walhalla Hall
Missick
Sixth Street
United States
Hazelton
Otis Arrives in Rochester After Long Journey
Gen. E S Otis and party arrive in Rochester at 3 15 am from Chicago. He visits his old home on the Lil road near the city line then departs for Washington. He states the Philippines war is over and has nothing more to say on the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Missionary Conference
Peking
McKinley
Will Hilliker
Helena
Clayton Schock
Seattle
Tacoma
Wash
Guthrie
O. T
Kansas
Gen
Otis
Chicago
St. Louis
Rebecca Lowe
Georgia
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Henry T. Blake
Galveston
Tex
Brooklyn
Pio del Pilar
Manila
Buller
Laing
Washington
J. M. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony
Fort Scott
Kaw
Carmel
Ind
Evangelist Johnson
Carey
China
Admiral Dewey
Detroit
United States
Legation Street
Tung-Chau
Fife Lake
Mich
Askew
Ross
Miss Winterstein
Biloxi
Miss
William Kerr
Hastings
Neb
Philippine Islands
Glouster
Isaac W. Nicholas
Cleveland
Lakes
Simon Adams
Columbus
Lord Roberts
Roodeval
Kroonstad
Orange River Colony
Charlotte
Oakland Beach
Warwick
R. I
Chickamauga National Park
Suffern
N. Y
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Rochester
E. S. Otis
Laighton
United States Army
Liel Road
Philippines
Gains His Freedom: Jeff Harrison Freed From Anamosa Prison
Jeff Harrison, a United States prisoner at Anamosa with two life sentences for train and stagecoach robberies, has been pardoned by President McKinley. His sister from Fort Worth funded the appeal to Washington after years of shellwork to pay expenses, leading to executive clemency and release. He heads to Chicago with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taku
Russia
Peking
Conger
China
MacArthur
Stephen Crane
Badenweller
Germany
Europe
India
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Transvaal
Orange River Colony
Tablas
Bamberg
Riszingen
Staffelbach
State Department
Admiral Kempf
Newark
United States
Warsip Helena
Manila
Jeff Harrison
Anamosa
Liberty
McKinley
Harrison
Anamosa Penitentiary
United States Court For
Northern District of
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Huntsville
Jim Brown
United States Supreme Court
Fort Worth
Tex
Washington
Chicago
Clinton Dubuque & Northwestern Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation for the Clinton Dubuque and Northwestern railroad were filed in Clinton. Stockholders include Charles G. Gates H W Heaman E W Boynton W S Keefe and William Kenefick with H W Heaman as president Gates as vice president and Boynton as secretary treasurer The route runs Clinton to Dubuque via Maquoketa Farley and connects Clinton Davenport signaling a Chicago Northwestern linkage and a Dubuque entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton, Dubuque & Northwestern
Clinton
Charles G. Gates
Chicago
H. W. Heaman
E. W. Boynton
W.S. Keefe
Davenport
William Kenefick
Rock Island
Dubuque
Maquoketa
Farley
John W. Gates
American Steel and Wire Company
Chicago & Northwestern
Land Case Decided in Favor of Mr Griffin at Interior
A Washington message to John H. King of Huron notes the Griffin land contest regarding an 80 acre tract in Sheldon Iowa being decided by the secretary of the interior in Griffin’s favor. The tract, worth $80 000, was initially claimed by Elias Drake as purchasing agent for the Sioux City and Pacific railway, with Griffin later prevailing after appeals through the land office and commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John H. King
Huron
D. D
Griffin
Secretary of the Interior
Sheldon
Elias Drake
The
Sioux City & Pacific Railway
General Land Office
Unusual Bankruptcy Case in Dubuque Court
Judge Shiras in federal court at Dubuque decides that a wife with a claim over 500 dollars against her husband can petition to force bankruptcy. Novak of Iowa City left town, creditors attached property, and the case centered on whether her provable debt qualifies under bankruptcy law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiras
Federal
Dubuque
Frank Novak
Iowa City
Novak
Damages Sought Over Alleged Quarantine Incident
Fort Dodge faces a damage suit brought by Charles Anderson a Swedish resident who says he was illegally quarantined in the pesthouse during a smallpox scare after entering a physician's office where police were summoned and threats were made. He claims forced confinement led to contracting the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Charles Anderson
Anderson
Revolution in Water Travel Promises Propeller Innovation
Experiments show finlike propeller vessels developing remarkable propulsion. The article notes Nature's methods guide progress and highlights Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a natural remedy aiding digestion and kidney health.
Irate Gentleman Meets Dictionary Salesman
An irate man rants at a canvasser who offers a dictionary as a cure for his speech. The seller claims the book contains all words and slang and offers to help him express himself without fear of being at a loss.
Marquette Beach Resort Described As Healthful Summer Getaway
The article extols Marquette Michigan on Lake Superior as a charming summer resort. It highlights healthful location scenic beauty food hotels and immunity from fever, urging readers to request The Lake Superior Country description by mailing four cents in stamps to Geo H Hesloes General Passenger Agent Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Lake Superior
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paula
Maquette
Mich
Copper Country
Geo. H. Heslioes
Chicago
Grain-O: new grain drink as coffee substitute
Ask yours today to show you a package of Grain-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The chit may drink it without injury as well as adult. All who try it like it. Grain-O has that rich seal brown color of mocha or java but it is made from pure grains and gentle stomachs receive it without distress. 15 to 25 cents per package. Sold by all grocers.
Wedding Ceremony Embarrassment Turns to Joyful Confession
The couple faced blushes as they stood before the minister and were asked if any reason they should not wed. Both answered no and the moment changed from awkwardness to a chorus of approving smiles at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Monthly
A. O. U. W. Meet Sigen S. D. June 9 20
The B N and N Railway offers a single round trip fare of 2.00 from Dows Iowa to points south during the A O U W meeting in Sigen South Dakota from June 9 to 20. Contact nearest ticket agent for rates sale dates and limits. Cedar Rapids Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigen S. D
Dows
Jno
G. Farmer
C. R
N. R.y
Cedar Rapids
The Cool Debtor and The Dun-I Exchange Quip
The Boston Transcript records a witty exchange as The Cool Debtor asks about settling a small account. The Dun-I replies with a sharp jab about the debtor’s curiosity and knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Sears Binder Twine Inside Price Offer Advertisement
Special inside price on binder twine in Sisal Standard or Manila. Mail this notice to Sears buck Co Binder Twine Department Chicago with required quantity and delivery time to receive a quoted price that may beat current supplier quotes and save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Sears, Buck & Co
Chicago
Unclear Letter Exchange Suppresses Dignity Claim
A fragment from Indianapolis hints at a personal dispute where rhetoric about dignity and self-assertion appears in a terse exchange. No dates, names, or concrete actions are provided to identify parties or outcomes.
Allen's Foot-Ease Ad: Easy Fit For New Shoes
Do Your Feet Ache and Burnt Shake into your shoes with Allen's Foot-Ease powder. It makes tight shoes feel easy and cures corns itch swollen hot callous smarting sore and sweating feet. All druggists and shoe stores sell it. 25c sample sent free. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Buttress Question Sparks Childish Nonsense
A Philadelphia Press excerpt recalls a teacher asking pupils what a buttress is and a child answers with a playful misstatement about a nanny goat, illustrating comic classroom dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Willie
Phidelphia Press
Lane's Family Medicine Ad Listing Health Claims
An old classified style ad touts Lane's Family Medicine promising daily bowel movement health uses a liver and intestine focus. Mentions a price of 25 in unclear currency and lists generic claims about digestive wellness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Chase
Evangeline Social Notes Hint at Young Men
A fragment from the Philadelphia Bulletin shows Evangeline asking about familiarity with local young men in social circles. The casual query suggests mingling and social connections in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangeline
Philadelphia Bulletin
Carter's Ink Banned by Schools Across New York Boston
The advertisement states that Carter's Ink is used exclusively by New York and Boston schools and by many other institutions, with no other brands acceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
New York
Boston
George says he doesn't know the taste of liquor
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item notes George claims ignorance of liquor taste as observers remark he drinks quickly, suggesting his palate has little chance to react.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Cleveland Plain Dealer
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
A vintage advertisement promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The manufacturer offers refunds if the remedy fails. Five cents in price.
Detroit Journal Assessment Quote
A Detroit Journal item notes a candidate failing under a second assessment after an initial showing. The quotation questions strength of the candidate while indicating the subsequent test broke him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Journal
Putnam FapeLess Dyes Ad Featured by Local Buyer
An early 1900 advertisement cites Putnam FapeLess Dyes as a required item and praises its constant use. It mentions a cough cure attributed to J. W Brien of Minneapolis with a dated note from January 6, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W Brien
Ave
Minneapolis
Mion
Crowd fills car as riders seek space on busy street
The Buffalo News notes crowded street cars with riders jammed inside as tramways struggle to handle demand. The Chicago Democrat remarks that the foolish avoid simple remedies, implying frustration with solutions to transit crowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo News
Chicago Democrat
Hall's Catarrh Care Is a Constitutional Cure
Hall's Catarrh Care is advertised as a constitutional cure for catarrh. The sales pitch notes a price of 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
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Miami
I. T
Federation of Women's Clubs
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Wheel Works
Racine
Montgomery
Faulkner
Kan
Tom Jenkins
Peter York
Harry Davis
Peter Wiggins
Jacksonville
Fla
Amesville
St. Paul
Minn
Oswego
San Augustine
Noel Roberts
Sidney
F. G. Roberts
San Francisco
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Juan Gonzalez
Sagua
Cuba
Maximo Gomez
Havana
Santo Domingo
William H. Hummel
Williamsport
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Robert Bradley
John A. Russell
Elgin
Ill
Porto Rico
Gov. Stephens
Donovan
John G. Brady
Alaska
Berea
Helen Gould
Susanville
Cal
Charles D. Reinhart
Sioux City
Austinburg
Kentucky
W. S. Taylor
Stockbridge
Wis
Cears
J. P. Hand
Illinois
Fifth Judicial
Oregon
Wolverton
Moody
Tongue
Francis Martin
United States Marine Revenue Service
Louisiana
Bryan
Festus P. Cleveland
Methodist Church
Rogers Park
Cecelia Sherman
John Sherman
Mansfield
Richard Salter Storrs
Church of the Pilgrims
A. F. Bickley
J. A. Norton
Fifteenth
L. W. Ellenwood
Maryland
Lucy Pulley
Alleghanies
Kokomo
Amoret Reese Henson
P. 8
Henson
First Baptist Church
John W. Kern
Indianapolis
Missouri
A. M. Dockery
West Virginia
John H. Holt
Huntington
South Dakota
North Dakota
Socialist Labor Party
J. F. Maloney
Lynn
Mass
Connecticut
W. J. Bryan
National Democratic
Sheriff’s Deputies
Edward Thomas
Chateau Avenue
City
Fred Boehm
Ed. Burkhart
August Smith
Charles Ludwig
Sheriff's Posse
Snes
Low
Dudes
Putnam FapeLess
Ay Areaateas
Hood
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