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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1902
Page
2
J. J. Overton of Los Angeles California is named the oldest U.S. soldier at 105. Veteran of the Black Hawk war the Mexican war and the Civil War he is a native of Pennsylvania. He walked three miles in the last G O R parade in Los Angeles.
Dr H F Parker notes a beekeeper who was repeatedly stung early on felt acute pain each time, but over time the pain and swelling diminished as he continued keeping bees.
The Ottoman sultan Abdul Hamid desires to reciprocate the visit by Grand Duke Nicholas representing the czar. He wants to send his representatives aboard a battleship with pomp comparable to Nicholas at Constantinople, but no ready warship is available as the only one held in pawn by a shipbuilding company until repairs are paid.
The wealth of Henry Clay Frick is illustrated by $10,502,000 in Pittsburgh real estate purchases over two years. The holdings include the Schenley property at the Point bought for $2,000,000, St Peter’s Catholic Cathedral purchased for $1,325,000, and the Frick building completed at a cost of $4,500,000.
Two Kansas boys, sons of Martin Concannon, at their home near Lansing eighty miles northwest of Kansas City, found a skull believed to belong to a man who lived in America before the glacial period, roughly ten to thirty thousand years ago. The find has excited American scientists and may attract global study and interest.
The piece lauds Hoopeston Illinois as one of the world’s most economical and successful municipal governments. It notes a 4500 population and a mayoral salary of 50 cents to 1 dollar per two year term. Mrs. Mary Hartwell Catherwood is associated with the town.
Dr Nelson R Wood of the Smithsonian Institution reports a study showing birds possess their own language and ideas. He claims humans fail to understand because they do not listen and observe. Wood notes he can understand birds and even communicate to some extent.
A live specimen of the proboscis monkey has arrived in Hamburg, drawing crowds for its grotesque human like appearance and exceptionally long nose. The unusual primate from Borneo astonishes observers and highlights its odd facial feature.
Hawaiians recount a joke played on a senatorial commission. Senators Mitchell of Oregon Foster of Washington and Burton of Kansas reportedly ate real cooked dog at a native luau, enjoying the dish and asking for more. The tale locates at a Hawaiian feast setting.
News from Greitz reports Princess Emma, 23, of Reuss, announces engagement to Count Kunigl. The prince’s father, Lord Forester, dismissed from office. Emma ordered confined to her rooms until further orders. Emma defies tradition and vows to marry despite the Kaiser and relatives.
German and Belgian papers compare beer and spirits use per person with Belgium at 219 liters beer and 9 liters schnapps versus Germany 125 liters beer and 4 liters schnapps per year. The English drink more beer than the Germans.
The speaker recalls living years ago in a seaside cottage with his mother after family members left or passed away. He describes the simple home, their sea earned livelihood, and a destined voyage on the Crystal sea meant to honor dear old mother and him in a lasting memory.
In a shipboard crisis, Charlotte contemplates reporting a discovery that could indict a robber and expose Griswold, while a tense chase unfolds as the fugitive scrambles for a stolen bundle hidden among cargo. The scene blends moral duty, fear, and a hunter’s anxiety aboard the steamer.
Charlotte Farnham, heiress of New England stock, travels with her aunt aboard the Belle Julie from Pass Christian. She reads of a bank robbery and gasps at a report that a young lady was at the teller window, fearing the tale may implicate her through her father's draft. Her companions fear exposure as they worry about being traced.
Griswold endures brutal treatment aboard the Belle Julie while Miss Farnham battles conscience over revealing her love and the bank robbery to temptation. A daring rescue on the riverfront and a looming legal edge heighten the tension as the ship nears the next landfall.
In a tale of duty versus inclination Charlotte resolves a decisive act by mailing her letter after a long afternoon of doubt. She contemplates one last effort to muster courage before sleeping, knowing the next day will bring action.
A new office worker, initially described as quiet and reticent, surprises coworkers with a sudden shout of Somebody's shot when a bicycle tire bursts. Asked where he hails from he replies Behmont, Texas, revealing his origins and prompting further curiosity.
A Detroit Free Press note discusses the misreads and humorous slips in newspaper typesetting. It cites examples like a train striking a cow and “Miss-wore” outfits, and notes editors’ vigilance against errors while acknowledging the amusement they cause.
A London Globe tale recalls a London foreign office reception where Prince Munster then a count, with Counts Beast and Schouvaloff, amused staff. The footman announced Schouvaloff as Shuffleoff, Beast as Beast, and Munster as Monster, causing laughter at the staircase.
Mrs Oldcastle inspects the splendid library and praises her husband Josiah as virtuous, admired for his refined taste in art and virtue. The dialogue reflects social commentary on marriage and character in a Chicago publication excerpt.
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