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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1898
Page
7
Poor's Manual of Railroads for 1898 reports 1897 railroad mileage rose by 2094 miles, bringing total operating miles to 184603. This reflects continued expansion in the U S rail network during the period.
Hon Duarten Denrgy former United States minister to China has returned home after a long tenure marked by 18 years of continuous service. He is noted for his rare long government posting and experience abroad.
Paris Siècle traces the ascent of the Du Paty lam lineage from Mercier Dupaty a Bordeaux judge to Clam owner and captain turned count by a grandfather’s purchase. The colonel adopts the marquis title as the family’s status rises through military ranks and landholding.
Walter Wxeny, noted India civil service coach, died recently. His early education halted by spinal illness from a school kick left him unable to pursue honors studies, forcing a pass degree and years of hardship before his eventual recognition.
Ernestsine Durot a young Paris saleswoman praised as the citys prettiest woman impersonated the Muse of Poetry and crowned Michalets bust with laurel. Her employers dismissed her for participating and a popular subscription movement aims to furnish her with a shop of her own.
The text notes two bicyclists Michael and Linton covering 33 and 31 miles in one hour respectively, with an apparent average pace of about one mile every two minutes. Linton then allegedly covered two miles in three minutes twenty two and two fifth seconds, slightly faster than Champion's record.
The German army reports rare smallpox cases due to a strict vaccination regime. Recruits receive at least ten arm punctures and undergo revaccination. Only about six cases yearly, with one death between 1874 and 1887 likely from double unsuccessful vaccination.
The New York Commercial Bulletin reports August fire losses in the United States and Canada totaled 7 million 793 thousand 500 dollars, second only to March and well below February's peak of 12 million 629 thousand 309 dollars. Through August, 1898 losses reached 74 million 960 thousand 350 dollars, with prior years showing lower eight month totals.
The Engineering and Mining Journal reports last winter’s gold from Alaskan fields totaling about nine million dollars. Most mining occurred in Canadian territory with four million in royalties collected and another four million in royalties still due.
Andrew Carriere informs the Pittsburgh Carnegie library commission he will assume safety duties for pictures sent to the annual art exhibition and proposes using insurance funds to establish a sinking fund for purchasing pictures and ongoing coverage after shipment. Current insuring cost for pictures in the library department is $3,500.
The Department of Agriculture reports a communication from the Russian ambassador Count Cassini that the Imperial Russian Horticultural Society will host an international exposition in St. Petersburg in May 1899. The United States is invited to participate by sending exhibits and commissioners to prepare the American section. Exhibits of duly accredited exhibitors will not be subject to customs inspection at the Russian frontier.
The American Indies Co new capital of $18,106 is used to acquire prime estates and concessions in Cuba and Porto Rico. Offices will open soon in New York as seven months of pre incorporation work yielded land, electric light, water power, and steamway concessions in top locations.
Washington reports the president met with peace commissioners Day Davis Frye and Reid to outline explicit policy on the Philippines. Instructions are said to be unambiguous with no room for counter propositions. The group planned to Paris for peace talks aboard the Campania, accompanied by spouses.
Milwaukee Madison ruling upholds a law barring printing a candidate’s name in two ballot columns. The Runge versus Anderson case involved Carl Runge, a populist nominated by the Democratic city convention for city attorney, and W. E. Anderson who refused dual-column listing. The decision is expected to curb fusion practices in the state.
Michael Schwarz, a musician, shot and killed his wife Anna after a recent divorce and then killed himself during a quarrel. Their 12-year-old daughter witnessed the fatal scene in Chicago on Sept 21.
Denver prohibitionists met and nominated Rev. C. B. Spencer for governor. The platform supports free coinage of silver in addition to the standard prohibition plank.
Tacoma reporters say the exposition building the largest of its kind in the northwest was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars.
The week notes a joint session in San Juan Puerto Rico as word spreads that Spanish war vessels have left Puerto Rico. Reports deny McKinley statements and Manila insurgents bow to Otis ultimatum. News covers Cuba Spain peace talks and growing Cuban independence sentiment.
Gen. Merriam arrived from Hawaii and reports jubilant crowds in San Francisco over annexation. He notes locals engage in efforts to shape a Hawaiian government aligned with the United States.
Lieut Col W J White superintendent of schools at Dayton Ohio and awaiting mustering out with the Third Ohio regiment has been nominated by Republicans in the Third district for Congress.
Vienna observers report the Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary Elizabeth was assassinated and laid to rest in the imperial Capuchin cemetery, marking a somber royal funeral in the city.
James Harlin of Scotch Ridge Ohio was killed when his horse and buggy ran away. His wife and daughter sustained fatal injuries in the accident, reported from the vicinity.
Rome reports the government has proposed to the powers that international action be taken against anarchists in a move framed as a response to rising anti state violence.
R G Dun reports brisk business as war ends with robust demand and higher clearing house payments up 22.5 percent in the second week of September. Wheat prices rise two cents on stronger milling demand. corn movement little changed. Iron output shows August and September shifts with stock declines noted.
Minor items include Alexander McMillan dying at 103 in Sioux City Iowa. a Tacoma exposition building fire causing 125000 in losses. William Madden jailed in Joplin Missouri on four wives charge. Elmwood New York fire killed two and burned seven buildings. Baltic fishing boat wrecks with twenty drowned. Mrs Nellie Lahne and daughter drowned near Clinton Missouri. Budapest governor moving to expel non citizens anarchists. Lee Mills hanged in Heber Arkansas for murder. earthquakes felt in Sioux City Bloomfield Elk Point Hurley. yellow fever rising in New Orleans and Mississippi towns. Queen Wilhelmina opens Netherlands parliament. Findlay Douglas wins American amateur golf at Morristown. Sir George Grey dies in London. Europeans flock to Naples for Vesuvius eruption. Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen in Toronto pays 4 161147 this year. Senator Kyle of United States.
The National League table lists Baltimore Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh Louisville Brooklyn with win loss records and percentages. The Interstate league ends with Dayton as champion at .870, followed by Toledo Springfield Newcastle Grand Rapids Mansfield Fort Wayne Youngstown. The Western league crowns Kansas City with Indianapolis Milwaukee St Paul Columbus Detroit Minneapolis St Joseph remaining in order.
Ex Gov M. Drake donates 24000 in cash to Drake University Des Moines. Twelve thousand completes the Mary J. Drake endowment fund in memory of his wife the rest supports the general fund. Total cash gifts by Gen Drake reach about 150000 plus substantial real estate.
The Reverend John Hall longtime pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York died in Belfast during his annual European tour at age 69. He was accompanied by his wife.
Chicago dispatch notes twelve wrecks on the great lakes yesterday caused by dense smoke and high seas with property loss totaling 350000 dollars. The gales disrupted shipping along multiple points, underscoring peril faced by maritime interests.
Ernest Branford and John Marsh died in a Stafford Springs lockup fire. Mate Bart Davis and Night Watchman Charles Baker were fatally stabbed in a knife duel aboard the steamer May Flower near Creston, Missouri. Chevalier Maximilian de Proskowetz, Austria-Hungary consul-general in Chicago, fell from a train in Fort Wayne and was killed while traveling to New York.
At ten o clock Tuesday morning the first American flag in Havana since the Consul General lowered it was raised atop the Trocha hotel by a Resolute quartermaster. Col Claus and Capt Payne watched from the roof as marines guarded the grounds and commissioners cheered. Guardia Civile patrolled approaches to prevent interference.
A hurricane swept over Seville and Granada provinces causing extensive damage. Six people were killed and many injured as buildings collapsed. In Seville numerous structures were wrecked and in Guadix Granada 85 houses were demolished with many residents affected.
Washburn Wisconsin September 19 Prof G G Williams former president of the State Teachers association and late years science teacher in West Superior high school died Sunday in Ashland from typhoid fever.
In Chicago on September 19 Fred Benfield killed Mrs Emma Jungenberg and her infant son Emil in a drink fueled attack arising from revenge for imagined wrongs. He then ended his own life.
The 1897 98 education report shows elementary schools enrollment of 15 452 426 and total schooling including colleges and universities rising to 16 255 093. Higher education growth continues, with college enrollment rising from 590 per million in 1872 to 1 216 per million in 1897.
Ten persons cremated eight fatally burned and eight seriously injured in a Toledo grain elevator fire caused by spontaneous dust combustion at Paddock Hodge Co. plant. About 500000 to 600000 bushels of winter wheat stored. total loss estimated at 450000 with 135000 insured on the building and 258000 on the grain.
Manila dispatch reports that the Philippine national assembly in Malolos has built confidence in the American government. Insurgent leaders express an earnest desire for amicable future relations with the United States.
Fort Meyer Virginia reports the death of Captain Allyn Capron First Artillery at his home. He served with Gen Shafter's corps in the Santiago campaign and his battery saw action. His son Captain Allyn K Capron of the Rough Riders was killed on the first day of the battle.
News from Lewis county reports Wardy Wolfe, driven by a sudden hallucination, shot his brother Pullian Wolfe and his father Wardy Wolfe Sr. then killed himself. The killer was described as insane and believed harmless. The incident occurred near Churchville in the county.
The steam schooner Excelsior reached Seattle from Copper River Alaska with 200 prospectors who did not find gold. They say the gunboat Wheeling will bring 150 destitute men from Copper River.
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