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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1898
Page
9
The American Society of Professors of Dancing announced the end of the dizzy and mazy waltz as the hug of terpsichorean showomen. Going forward empty arm social dancing will be in vogue.
The Prince of Wales has served as godfather 75 times in Britain marking a unique record. He is also godfather to the Duke of Marlborough and to the duke’s infant heir making him godfather to both father and son.
The text notes species never drinking water in life such as Patagonia llamas and some Far East gazelles. It mentions a parakeet living 52 years in London Zoo without drinking and suggests hares may get liquid only from dew on grass.
Boarpine house keepers will rejoice as the war with Spain will not cut off prune supply. California orchards totaling 55,000 acres drop 84,000 tons this year with at least 10,000 more acres in bearing next year and a predicted crop of 100,000 tons of green prunes for the first year of the next century.
The article states Port Leo XIII allegedly accumulated more wealth during his pontificate than any prior pope. It claims Pius IX gathered 10 million dollars, a large sum, while Leo is said to have gained twice that amount. Most funds are said to be in the Bank of England with the remainder in other European banks.
A tiny ruler named Djihan-Bercum governs over more than a million people in the Hindoo vas gal state of Bhopal. Though about fifty, she appears no larger than a child. Despite her dwarf size she holds government reins firmly and peace and order prevail.
The struggle against Spanish rule inflames opinion over who should lead the Cuban republic. Dr. Pleuterio Betrances, a Paris-based savant, Hellenist, and oculist, is mentioned as a candidate. born in Porto Rico, he has long resided in Europe and earned renown as a surgeon and man of letters.
Express EvizaBets refused protection by detectives and slipped past them when aware of their presence. Seven Austrian detectives trailed to Switzerland but stayed at Gilon as she proceeded to Geneva. The queen frequently criticized Swiss surveillance for her safety. On the day of the assassination she exited through a side door to avoid watchers.
Luryaka, ruler of Barotse Land, commands deep fear and reverence among followers. His court mirrors Louis XIV in etiquette, while his musicians fill day and night with performances to banish evil spirits. Lumaka appears as an imposing figure in a blue ceremonial gown, red braid, scarlet nightcap, and a black feral hat.
Be Adm. Sampson will receive about $100 000. Adm. Dewey will get about $9 000. Adm. Schley’s share is about $5 000 less than some captains who captured prizes while Schley was bottled up at Hampton Roads. Seamen will receive from $30 to $200 or $800 depending on pay and prizes taken by their ships.
Experts call the new French quick firing field gun the most important military advance since smokeless powder. Batteries with the 3d army corps near Chelons under Gen Jamont show exceptional destructive power in live projectile tests against wooden screens.
From Lucerne Switzerland reports say the restoration of the famous Chateau of Chillon on Lake Geneva is progressing slowly but surely. Great care is taken to preserve original style and coloring in every detail. The hall is pearly finished and the 1439 ceiling by Ayma met Corniaux remains well preserved requiring only cleaning.
The U S government forms a commission led by Maj Gen Dodge to investigate war department conduct during the Spanish American War. Members include Col Sexton Capt Howell Gen Wilson and others. McKinley pledges full scope, urging thorough inquiry and punishment for any wrongdoers. The panel meets privately and outlines daily session times.
About 500 applications for pensions from the Spanish American War have been filed at the pension office in Washington. The range includes widows and injury claims. Commissioner Evans plans a new division to adjudicate and rapidly dispose of these cases.
Port Townsend Washington dispatch notes all Dawson arrivals in the past month describe the health situation as deplorable with a passing rate of five to seventeen per day.
Washington September 23 President McKinley endorses a plan for American school children to present a La Fayette monument to the French republic at the Paris exposition. The proposal aims to honor the friendship between nations and celebrate historical ties.
A tornado struck Tonawanda on Monday afternoon unroofing buildings, blowing down barns and wrecking fences. Several people were injured as property damage is estimated at about $100,000.
The Illinois conference of the Methodist Episcopal church in Charleston approved equal lay representation by a vote of 240 to 1.
The New England Loan and Trust company, based in Des Moines Iowa, has been placed in receivership amid heavy liabilities. The move follows financial distress affecting its New York operations and clients.
Had many wives. Buffalo New York September 24 Charles W Woodruff under arrest for bigamy is said to have married more than fifty women since eighteen fifty eight.
President accepts General Stewart L. Woodford resignation from his post as minister to Spain dated September 27 in Washington. The move ends his diplomatic service and clears the way for a new appointment.
Gen Miller to command reinforcements to Manila from San Francisco. Lawton reports health gains for troops at Santiago. Senn of Chicago discharged. Luzon garrison status disputed with seven Albay ports still held. Aguinaldo seeks independence support. Spanish ship San Francisco sails with 800 soldiers. Miles plans corps like units for volunteers. Cervera in Madrid claims clear conscience on Santiago. Miles to weed out sickly and unfit volunteers gradually. Evacuation of Cuba to proceed. US forces prepared for occupation.
In Flora Indiana on September 28 robbers forced open the Farmers bank safe and escaped with over 13000. Proprietor W. H. Lenon was seriously wounded. A man named J A Dignan has been arrested as one of the burglars.
The Daily Chronicle summary from Tien-tsin reports the emperor’s edict requiring European dress and abolishing queue hairstyles, triggering the current crisis. The measure is cited as the provocation behind the unrest and tensions in the capital.
A train plowed through a trestle near Dallas on September 27 injuring 206 people and killing Judge G W Davis of Oak Cliff. The accident shocked the region as responders worked to assist victims and the cause was being investigated.
In Havana on September 27 the exhumation of Christopher Columbus’s remains occurred with Gen. Blanco and officials present. The ashes were placed in a zinc case in the cathedral sacristy and a permanent guard set. Public services will be held. the remains had stayed in the cathedral since 1796 after being brought from Santo Domingo.
Corbett calls off his bout with McCoy in Buffalo North Carolina. M C Cameron Northwest Territories lieutenant governor dies in London Ontario. Sir John C Allen ex chief justice New Brunswick dies at Frederickton aged 81. Dreyfus trial revision decided by French cabinet. Nicaraguan canal route preliminary survey completed. Allegheny bank Clifton Forge Virginia closes with 50000 liabilities. Dr John F Isom Cleveland Ohio dies aged 67. R P Bishop renominated for Congress in Michigan Ninth district. Coal mine disaster in Nanticoke Pennsylvania kills George Morgan John Shannon John A Jones. Lynch mob in Mountain City Tennessee frees John Williams after stabbing. Martha B and a horse race record in Wichita Kansas. Joseph Terrell hanged in Charlottesville Virginia for murder. Mrs Rose Sanger and 13 year old daughter die from illuminating gas in Milwaukee. Illinois state fair draws several thousand veterans to Springfield.
Reports note a barn fire near Fa fax Minnesota killing John Liebl and his two children plus three horses. Washington prepares for a presidential cabinet trip to the Omaha exposition on October 10. In Ohio Fifth District Republicans nominate E. M. Wilcox and Democrats nominate Samuel Meekison. Pittsburgh businessman William Walton dies suddenly in Hamilton West Virginia. John M. Toucey longtime NY Central manager dies at Fishkill Landing New York. Missouri Pacific train held up near Leeds Missouri with express car robbed.
In 1892 a bust of Columbus was set in a Havana niche with a Spanish inscription promising his remains forever. A planned mausoleum by Melida and Lusillo was funded by Cuba’s budget but never arrived, likely to be moved to Spain as a national treasure after Cuba’s anniversary celebrations.
In response to inquiries from small capitalists Gen. Wood advises delaying travel to Santiago until after transfers are possible. He notes no facilities exist currently for property transfer but promises ample opportunities for use of brains and capital once the period opens.
Fort Worth Texas Sept 28 Reverend G E Morrison pastor of the Panhandle City Methodist church has been found guilty of murdering his wife by poison on October 10 1897. The verdict carries death as the penalty and the case was tried in Vernon over the past week.
A tornado swept Lima Ohio on September 26 causing extensive damage. Elmer Baty was killed and about 50 people injured, two fatally, as the storm struck the city and surrounding area.
In Williamsburg Kentucky on September 27 a boiler blast at a local sawmill killed Van Cloyd and Ike Shoup and seriously wounded Joan Bryant. The incident occurred near the town, details indicate a fatal industrial accident with multiple casualties.
Des Moines announces a week of carnivals from September 28 to October 8 featuring Seniom Sed in Des Moines Mondamin in Sioux City and See Dey Rabbits in Cedar Rapids. Estimated attendance across all three events may reach 100 000 spectators.
Francis Funk of Milwaukee was accidentally shot and killed while duck hunting with Adam Mudler near Pewaukee Wisconsin. Mudler tried to shift his position and the shotgun he carried discharged, killing Funk.
Washington report notes a national mothers congress will be held in Omaha October 8, 9, and 10 under the auspices of the national organization and by invitation of the Trans-Mississippi exposition. All interested in the movement are invited to attend.
In Sault Ste. Marie Michigan on September 96, four men from this city Joseph Prior William Corbier and Emagn uel Robare and John o y of Bay City were drowned when the lighter Monitor foundered in St Marys river.
The article lists gridiron schedules for Grinnell College Ames State University of Iowa and the University of Minnesota Nebraska Drake and Monmouth and others. Key dates include Oct 1 8 15 22 and 23 plus a Thanksgiving matchup with Nebraska and a slate of home and away games reflecting early season play.
The Atlantic Canning plant closed its season after packing over 3.5 million cans of corn and 500 thousand cans of peas the largest by any factory. Freight exceeds 700 cars yearly and over $50,000 in freight costs. The season employed 325 workers and paid about $15,000 in wages. Contracts covered 2,800 acres of corn yielding about 8,000 tons, bought at four to five dollars per ton. Most production ships to the Pacific coast with shipments to China Australia and the East Indies.
At Creston closing exercises of the Des Moines Methodist conference Gov Shaw spoke on Christianity's influence. Appointments named include W W Ramsey Boone district E M Holmes Chariton district W B Thompson Council Bluffs district D C Franklin Creston district W H Hooker Des Moines district J H Sen seney J B Harris president W E Hamilton Simpson College dean. Charles Horsewell Garrett Institute Des Moines First church, G A Stuart medical missionary and Nankin university president in Central China mission J C Hall laid in US Army.
Attorney General Remley issued an opinion on the legal residence of inmates in state institutions. Except for the Knoxville home for the blind, inmates remain residents of the counties or places from which they were sent. Convicts restored to citizenship revert to their original residence. insane patients who recover become residents of their home county.
Miss Thompson wed Lieut Charles H Lincoln at the bride’s home in Ames. Rev Wynn officiated. Groom, son of Brig. Gen. James R. Lincoln, is on 30 day furlough after service with the 24th infantry. Mrs Thompson is from a prominent Ames family. Lincoln may be ordered to Salt Lake City or Cuba with his regiment soon.
Prof. Van Meter died from internal injuries after a 40 foot leap into a water tank at the Big Four fair in Belle Plaine. He was pulled from the water semiparalyzed and could not be revived despite medical efforts.
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