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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
2
A compact digest of domestic and international items from the past seven days. Industrial developments, personal and political notes, and notable happenings at home and abroad are surveyed in brief summaries.
The president reappoints Miguel A. Otero as New Mexico governor. A miner in Montana kills his wife then kills himself. Cyclones wreck Gate City and Big Stone Gap. Three Luzerne children drown in Indiana. The White Wing schooner is missing with 36 crew. Willie Anderson wins US open golf. Mormon families plan migration to Yaqui lands in Mexico. Transport Pennsylvania arrives in San Francisco with Fortieth Infantry.
James F. Wambold a famed minstrel and circus clown died in Overbrook asylum. Ex Gov Hazen S Pingree died in London at 59. Mrs McKinley recovering. Ohio reform party nominates John Richardson for governor. Ex Gov P C Cheney dies in Dover at 73. Kansas City alliance forms for new party. Gen John Basil Turchin dies in Anna Illinois. Timothy Caulfield dies at 104 in Rockford Illinois.
Reports note Boer children dying in British detention camps stirring liberal party tensions in England. American trap shooters sweep London events. Earl Russell jailed in London on bigamy charges. Philippine commission names judges at Manila and an attorney general. Cailles signs surrender terms. Socialists alarm France. Russia imposes tariff war on American resins and bicycles. Botha rejects Kruger’s rule. Czarina bears daughter. no direct heir. Patti estate Craig-y-nos sells for 250000. 500 native Christian converts killed by Coreans on Quelpaert. Spanish to rule Philippine courts for five years. Vast amount of American dollars minted in secret Mexican mint circulated in U S.
Reports include the Greening family killed by a Nebraska cyclone near Napier and Mrs. Anderson with two children fatally injured, while Mrs. McKinley’s condition remains favorable. The piece lists business failures, fires, assassinations, political appointments, and various disasters across the U.S. and abroad, highlighting transport arrivals, trade optimism, and regional storms.
Superintendent Barrett urges normal institute conductors and instructors to model punctuality, concise teaching, and energetic effort to elevate discipline and instruction. The circular states institutes train teachers in better methods, provide inspiration, and should also offer academic instruction where needed to prepare educators for effective classwork.
The Equal Suffrage association reports steady activity after the Minneapolis convention. Des Moines headquarters reopened under Mrs. N. Nelson. Members note encouraging early legislative nominations and aim to back candidates who will support a people’s vote on the suffrage proposition.
Warden Hunter at Anamosa reports an incident where inmate Gustav Hamann, 20, working as a teamster, found and returned a pocketbook containing $69.57 and a certificate of deposit. This follows a prior similar loss recovered by a convict. Hamann was sentenced last year from Lyon County for seduction.
At the quarterly conference of the board of control and state institution superintendents in Des Moines the topic of preventing the marriage of the unfit received extended consideration. Dr J M Powell presented on Unsanitary Marriages and urged legislative action with a named expert commission to study the issue before acting.
Two youths named Shepard and Howard were arrested in Cedar Falls for stealing a team of horses and a buggy from the Okee barns of Parkersburg. They fled to Cedar Falls and offered the outfit for 70 dollars before Sheri Law pursued them to Waterloo and jailed them. They are returned to Parkersburg for trial.
A three day race meet will be held in Clinton on July 17 18 and 19 under the Eastern Iowa Race Meeting association. Officers include President K A Hughes Vice President G J D Mc Daid and Secretary Treasurer C L Root. Purses total 2000 for the races.
A Philadelphia Press cartoonish exchange centers on mustache cups in a chinaware shop. A clerk shows a cup and saucer with a new design but a customer points out it lacks a proper moustache guard. The banter highlights a comic clash over correct saucer matching.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad offers the shortest route with solid through coaches and sleeping cars from Chicago or Pittsburg to Washington. Other through trains run via the Capitol City. The guide is on sale at B&O ticket offices or mailed for 15 cents. D B Martin Manager Passenger Traffic Baltimore Md.
Three are seeking the south and six pursue the far end of the world, totaling nine new speakers slated for the lecture platform next year, per the Baltimore American.
A leisurely Yellowstone Park excursion offers long stops with private coaches for exclusive use. Pullman sleeping and dining cars provided. The American Tourist Association led by Beau Campbell offers Colorado and Alaska tours as well. Tickets cover all expenses. Depart Chicago Tuesday July 9 at 10:00 p m via the Milwaukee and St Paul Railway.
A brief line from the Chicago Daily News reflects on how a small charitable appeal can have extensive influence across communities and social efforts beyond its immediate scope.
Do Your Feet Ache and Burnt Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot-Ease a powder for the feet. It makes tight Shoes Feel Easy Cures Corns Itching Swollen Hot Callous Smarting Sore and Sweating Feet. All Druggists and Shoe Stores sell it 25¢ Sample sent FREE Ad dress Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
A reader from Van Buren Indiana praises Piso Cure as the best medicine for throat and lung troubles, sending a testimonial dated February 10, 1900. The quote emphasizes sensibility over cleverness, attributed to Wellspring.
The Atchison Globe argues that hiring and advancement should rely on merit rather than a person’s looks or appearance, urging fair standards in workplace evaluations and promotions.
The Washington Louisiana Democrat notes a blunt one liner about human stubbornness. It reflects a local voice on folly and folly in public life without specific events or names. The snippet presents a humorous take typical of small town editorial humor.
Grant Park resident Mrs Chappell recommends Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after it helped her overcome ovaries and womb inflammation. The article notes thousands of women confide in Mrs Pinkham and praises her knowledge from years of experience. Lynn Mass address is provided for free guidance.
A brief dialogue from Columbus State J features a student asking for training in olives and a principal confirming the school offers instruction. The exchange highlights a quirky moment about food education within the institution.
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