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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1900
Page
6
Five children and one man die in Cincinnati nursery fire
A Salvation Army day nursery in Cincinnati burned, killing five children and one man. Four others were fatally injured, as rescue efforts and investigations begin into the disaster and its causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Day
Cincinnati
Galveston
Relief Committee
South Omaha
George S. Miller
Omaha
Omaha Herald
West
Savannah
Turtle Mound
Fla
Mississippi Valley
Iowa
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Philippine Commission
Francis S. Jones
United States
Legation
Buenos Ayres
Charlesville
Chicago
Hatch & Foote
New York
Kearsarge
Alabama
Portsmouth
N. H
Michigan
Supreme Court
Howard-McGee
Madisonville
Tenn
Thomas
San Francisco
Manila
Fred E. Clark
China
Arcola
South Danvers National Bank
Peabody
Mass
Osgood
Ind
Dismuke
Iona
I. T
Sam Ashton
Washington
Canton
Kansas
Gov. Sayers
Texas
Herman Petersdorf
Junction City
Ore
Spring Lake
N. J
Bushan
Kan
N Churches of America
Political Nominations and Notable Deaths Across States
Colorado Republicans nominate Frank C. Goudy for governor while Democrats gain in Arkansas as Jeff Davis leads. Missouri populists back the Democratic ticket. Bryan attacks the Dingley bill and urges bi metallic standard and popular-senator election. Texas Greens nominate G W Burkett for governor. Ohio Republicans name Shattuck and Bramwell for Congress. Balaklava survivor James White dies in Upper Sandusky. Civil War veteran Gen John A McClernand dies in Springfield after 88 years. Belle Archer dies in Warren. Wellington Burt named Democrat candidate in Michigan districts. Dallas native N K Homan declines Texas governorship nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Frank C. Goudy
Denver
Gold Democratic Party
Indianapolis
Arkansas
Jeff Davis
Missouri
Bryan
Philippines
Texas
Green
G. W. Burkett
Ohio
W. B. Shattuck
Congress
J. H. Bramwell
O. G. Kaupp
James A. White
Balaklava
Upper Sandusky
David D. Mitchell
George A. Cooper
Manila
John A. McClernand
Springfield
Ill
Belle Archer
Warren
Wellington R. Burt
Michigan
E. L. Legendre
N. K. Homan
Dallas
Turbulent Seas and Global Tensions Stir World News
Reports from the period recount wrecks on the Newfoundland coast with 65 schooners lost and 31 lives, parliamentary dissolution slated for September 25 and new assembly on November 1, and multiple international crises from Sahara to China. Figures include 2 French officers and 20 men killed, 20 deaths in Cardigan Bay collision, and various diplomatic moves among Britain, Germany, Russia, France, and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Sahara
Cardigan Bay
England
Lord Salisbury
London
Paris
China
Prince Ching
State Department
Li Hung Chang
Liang
Germany
von Ketteler
F. W. Reitz
Transvaal
United States
Kruger
Bulgaria
Roumania
Charles
Komatipport
Washington
Russia
Peking
America
Vienna
Prinze Ching and
Sheng
Mexican corn grows tall on Iowa soil in 186? season
Report on raising Mexican corn in Iowa with ears transplanted from Mexico. Seed brought by C. E. Ransier and D. B. Jones of Independence after visiting southern Mexico. By July the stalks reach 20 to 25 feet, bearing three to four ears each, two colors white and pink, and require ladders to husk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
C. E. Ransier
D. 8. Jones
Independence
Mexico
McKinley orders troop withdrawal and China policy shifts
President McKinley orders General Chaffee to pull most troops from China to the Philippines leaving a guard at the legation. Conger to open peace talks with Prince Cheng. America resists punitive acts and seeks a broader settlement. Warships move to bolster the Asiatic fleet as labor unrest and disasters unfold elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Chaffee
China
Philippines
Legation
Conger
Prince Cheng
America
Germany
Gen. Wilson
Peking
Ponchatoula
United States
Sadieville
St. Clair River
Port Huron
Mich
National Party
Ansenath Fish
Embarras
Wis
Dubuque
Nunda
C. W. Powers
Utah
Montana
Joseph K. Toole
Helena
William F. Shepard
Foxboro
Mass
St. Louis
Lewis Albert Sayre
New York
Shenandoah
United Mine Workers of America
Iron and Steel
Aguinaldo
Arsenio Martinez de Campos
Cuba
Zarauz
Spain
Mansfield
Texas
Colorado
Concho
Nueces
George D’vys
Dr. Kane
Worcester
Adam Giles
Joseph Smalls
Beaufort County
N. C
Frank P. Sargent
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Gen. Lee
Northern Pacific
Idaho
Burlington Express
Lincoln
Neb
Canton
Washington
Grant
San Francisco
Manila
Mason City Wins National Military College Memorial
Mason City rejoices at word from Syracuse that a National Military college will be located there as a memorial to soldiers and sailors. Two million dollars have been pledged and Mason City contributed the site and 100000. Col. Al Sartor, ex grand commander of the National Sons of Veterans, conceived the plan. the city organized a year ago and pushed the project with a public meeting and reception planned for the visiting committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Syracuse
N. Y
National Military College
al Sartor
National Sons of Veterans Association
SISTERS REUNITED AFTER 40 YEARS SEPARATION
Mrs John S Sieberg of Dubuque and her sister Mrs Drawn of Kansasville Ind had been apart forty years each believing the other dead. A Chicago meeting between their husbands Mr Sieberg and Mr Prawn sparked inquiry revealing both women had married men with the same name and kinship was traced. The reunion was arranged at the Indiana sister’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Sieberg
Dubuque
Drawn
Kansasville
Ind
Indiana
Presiding Elders Named After Des Moines Conference
At the Des Moines district conference in Boone of the M E church Bishop Walden appointed presiding elders for six districts: Atlantic Rev. W C Allen Chariton Rev. W B Thompson Creston Rev. W S Hooker Boone Rev. W T Smith Council Bluffs Rev. D C Franklin Des Moines Rev. J H Senseney. J F St Clair is financial agent for Iowa Methodist hospital. L B Wickersham field agent at Simpson College. Lee Fletcher Brown is financial agent for Preachers Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Boone
M. E
Walden
Atlantic
W. C. Allen
Chariton
W. B. Thompson
Creston
W. 8. Hooker
W. T. Smith
Council Bluffs
D. C. Franklin
J. H. Senseney
J. F. St. Clair
Iowa Methodist Hospital
L. B. Wickersham
Simpson College
Ee Fletcher Brown
Preachers’ Aid Society
Johnson County Shortage Revealed by Expert Audit
Accountant Kierulff completed an examination of Johnson County treasurer records, showing a total shortage of 12426.41 since 1892. All but 1890.88 of the loss has been covered in cash by Cherry and Maher, indicating a countywide accounting gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
Kierulff
Maher
Cherry
First Baby Born at Iowa Soldiers Home in Marshalltown
Mr and Mrs James Van Derveer welcome a baby boy born at the Iowa soldiers home in Marshalltown the first inside the facility. The newborn may be named Horton Van Derveer to honor popular Commandant C C Horton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James van Derveer
Iowa Soldiers’ Home
Marshalltown
Horton van Derveer
C.C. Horton
Farmer beaten and ousted after gang ambush in Buchanan County
Elmer Cray of Middlefield township was flogged by white caps in a local attack and tarred. He had recently been placed under peace bonds for assaulting his father and says several gang leaders were identified for prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Cray
Middlefield Township
Buchanan County
Cray
Centralowa Spiritualists elect officers in Marshalltown
The Centralowa Spiritualists association held its annual session in Marshalltown and elected President H. C. Holsclaw of Marshalltown, Vice President Dr. Hinton of Ottumwa, Secretary Maude McClure of Ottumwa, and Treasurer Walter Wilson of Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralowa Spiritualists’ Association
Marshalltown
H. C. Holsclaw
Dr. Hinton
Ottumwa
Stealing Ride On Milwaukee Freight Suffered Severe Injury
Tom Murray attempted a ride on a Milwaukee freight at Ruthven. His left leg was crushed by wheels, it was amputated by a Milwaukee surgeon, and he was sent home to Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Murray
Milwaukee
Ruthven
Emmetsburg
Two Canals Binding Atlantic to Pacific Stated
The article asserts two canals will connect oceans, predicting national prosperity from the linkage as strongly as Hos tetter's Stomach Bitters promises health for indigestion and related ailments. The ad-like prose urges the Bitters as the sole cure for dyspepsia constipation and biliousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Pacific Ocean
Collar Button Upstart Trouble
A short quip notes the collar button as an upstart object that refuses its proper place, humorously implying it will not stay in its assigned position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Lane's Family Medicine Cure Claim
An old medical advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine promising daily bowel movement aid a gentle liver and kidney action and headache relief with a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Corn Belt Exposition Trip Offered From Chicago Rail Line
The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway sells regular round trip tickets for two dollars to Mitchell South Dakota for the Corn Belt Exposition from September 26 to October 4 1900. The event showcases South Dakota’s agricultural wealth and the famous corn palace with attractions aimed at land and investment seekers. Tickets available via railroad agents or Geo H Heafford General Passenger Agent Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Paul
South Stonce
Mitchell
S. D
South Dakota
Chicago, Millwauxkee St. Paul R’y
Geo. H. Heafford
Historic territorial map shows U S expansion through history
The wall map measures 48 by 34 inches and colors the divisions of U S territory acquired since the Revolution. It covers the original thirteen states, Louisiana Purchase, Texas Annexation, Gadsden Purchase, the Mexican Cession, and Northwest acquisitions by discovery and settlement. Price 15 cents plus postage. P 5. Eustis, General Pas, Chicago, passenger agent C B Q R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Purchase
Texas
Gadsden Rehanse
Mexico
Northwest
Eustis
General Pas
Chicago
Senger
Death of Gen. Shootem up Cited in Mock Trial Voice
A witty exchange in the Baltimore American notes the death of Gen. Shootem up with a sardonic quip about time passing and the person responds that he died on Thursday, highlighting a trivial materialistic stance and ignorance of classical quotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad Claims Quick Health Fix
An advertisement markets Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a remedy for broad ailments from headaches to cancer, claiming it cures without pain and promotes natural movements. It warns against imitations and notes the product is sold in metal boxes stamped with C. O. and available for a small cost.
Soubrette exchange quoted in Limes-Democrat
A brief quip from the Limes-Democrat features Ida and May in a witty exchange about stage personas. The dialogue underscores theatrical satire and social pretension with light humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida
N. QO
Limes-Democrat
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old drug advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a quick cure for colds. It claims druggists will refund money if the product fails. The copy emphasizes fast relief and wide availability.
You can convict nearly anyone of being a fool
A brief quotation from the Atchison Globe notes a blunt observation about judgment and folly, reflecting editorial tone on public discourse. The line invites readers to consider how easily people label others as fools in debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Globe
Purnam Fape Silk Wool or Cotton-ColorTs Sold by Druggists
Packaged textile colorTs sold by all druggists. Product appears in a brief ad or notice listing silk wool or cotton colorTs and availability through retail druggists. No additional context provided.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Advised for Young Women
A promotional piece urges mothers to protect daughters by using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during puberty. It frames maternal care as essential and cites letters from Miss Good praising the remedy's guidance for adolescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Miss Good
Lydia Pinkham Medicine Praise From Seattle Woman
A Seattle reader praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound describing renewed health and renewed joy in work. The letter asserts the product reduced suffering and improved daily life, urging other women to try it for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mus. Pryenam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Cor
29Th Avenue
Yeslar Way
Seattle
Wash
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Chatham
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Nev
J. E. Achorn
Albany
Fred Kane
Sumpter
Roger Wolcott
Massachusetts
Italy
L. J. Kahler
St. Joseph
Merriam
W. J. Walker
Wholesale Druggists’ Association
Holland
Yangtse
Amur
Lord Roberts
Bohemia
Gelderland
Perim
Delagoa Bay
Bishop Walden
Methodist
Soldiers’ Home
Minnesota
Kansas City
Homestekers
The
Mrs. Pinkham
Miss Pzam Goon
Yestar Way
Seattle, Wash
Miss Pearl Good
National City Bank
Lynn
Lupia E
Pinxnam Medicine Co
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