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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
2
A Youth's Companion review discusses a book told from a working girl’s insider perspective. It argues the core message is that workers must learn to work well by using intellect and strategy to maximize efficiency and value in any task.
Sir Edwin Cornwall of London proposes a conference of European cities with populations over a million including London Paris Berlin Vienna Budapest Rome St Petersburg Madrid and Constantinople with potential American participants. The plan envisions expert delegates exchanging civic ideas and methods to improve municipal administration, though coordination across diverse cities is uncertain.
An Annapolis naval court martial rules hazing covers any molestation that makes a sufferer ridiculed by peers, recognizing mental suffering as a serious harm. A Philadelphia detective recounts a clever but uneducated malaprop in which a prisoner’s two names are misread, calling one an Ananias.
Two women observing a hillside picnic fire on Waterman mountain in San Bernardino County California uncover asphalt deposits on the slope. The report notes a field finding and an associated measurement entry of 29 060 scree lave bewa as part of the observation.
The Oklahoma and Indian Territories form the new state of Oklahoma under a senate bill passed in Guthrie. The plan sets a constitutional convention, school funding, and a 21 year liquor prohibition in Indian territory. Guthrie acts as temporary capital, with later changes proposed in Washington.
The Centerville jury returned a manslaughter verdict after a 20 day trial. The case involved Rutledge who killed O L Street on August 21 after Street allegedly threatened him and sharpened a knife. Rutledge claimed Street drove him to defend himself when he drew a razor. The county paid over $5,000 in costs.
Body of a tall unknown man found lodged against the new bridge one and a half miles east of town. Investigation suggests foul play. No ID except the name G. Baker on a shirt. Estimated age about 35, height six feet one or two inches, weight around 175 pounds.
Chariton suffers a third major blaze in twelve months. Fire damages estimated at 25 000 dollars destroying the McCol lough Brown livery barn a dry goods and hardware storehouse and several small structures. The fire originated in the livery stable and was discovered after it had gained headway. Thirteen horses, a cow, a company dog and other stock were housed in the barn.
A kerosene can explosion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Fleck during a fire set by Mrs. Fleck caused the blaze. One person is dead and three others are seriously injured. Mrs. Fleck suffered severe burns and lost fingers on her right hand.
The floater in the ice near Harvey was identified as George W. Chapman, a prominent Emmetsburg merchant who disappeared December 19. His body clung to an ice cake when found by bridge workers, and Chapman is believed to have been murdered.
In Council Bluffs a new trial is granted in the mining suit of James Doyle against James F. Burns over shares and dividends of the Port land Gold Mining company of Cripple Creek valued at 600000 dollars. Previous trials produced a Doyle judgment of 447000 dollars and then a verdict for Burns.
Deere & Mansur Co in Moline Illinois offers a free booklet on More Court on the Same Acreage. The note hints at financial gain and mentions a bigamist convicted of matrimony in the second degree.
Mrs Pinkham offers advice and Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female ailments that lead to dangerous operations. A Seattle woman credits cure of a tumor without surgery after using the compound. The ad urges ill women to write for free guidance from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Grand opera house and damaged the Observatory building in Des Moines. Losses total about 80 000 dollars with insurance covering part. An opera troupe preparing a three night stand saw its effects destroyed.
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