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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1896
Page
18
March reports from Washington show Senate and House sessions on Cuba pacification actions, bills on death penalty abolition, and naval appropriation measures. Debates touch on armed action to seize Cuba, military appointments, and rail and waterway projects amid adjournments and calendar maneuvers.
The Towa, last of the first class battleships authorized by Congress, was launched at Cramp's shipyard in Philadelphia area Ken sington with 20 000 spectators. Governor Drake and Secretary Herbert attended. Miss Mary Lord Drake christened the ship. The Iowa costs about 4 million dollars and will crew nearly 500 men with a 12 inch to 4 inch battery and Gatlings.
A World dispatch from Capetown reports the Transvaal arming to the teeth with eight forts at Pretoria. Hostility to Britain grows, emissaries stir race feeling, and Germany Austria and France may back independence. President Kruger will not travel to England as the Volksraad blocks permission, troubling the Rand.
The report notes New York City plans a 040,000 asphalt paving project to aid bicyclists. It mentions ongoing civic interest and a donation to a museum, referencing Stephbury and a $200,000 gift to the Museum of Fine Arts in Wor.
Miss Nene Hay of Laporte Indiana and Ed Wair announced their marriage after years of secrecy, defying the old question can a woman keep a secret. The couple has publicly acknowledged the nuptials ending rumors from the community.
Reports from Australia indicate sheep deaths may reduce the wool clip this year by about 180000 bales, a figure that could push wool prices higher. The statement seems doubtful but if true it would affect prices across the wool trade.
Winnebago County Wisconsin approves a workshop plan to rescue vagrants mirroring Brown County methods. A four acre quarry site on the south side will host a workhouse costing about 3500 dollars and expected to operate by a stated date. County bills show over 4300 tramps cared for since November 1, 1895.
The year 1894 saw about 325000 people directly affected by strikes lock-outs and trade disputes in England. In 1893 the affected figure stood around 650000, while the preceding year recorded 1061 disputes and 782 in 1893. The high numbers reflect precarious business conditions across many sectors.
One half of the country’s crop exports once passed through New York. Now the port handles one seventh of export movement as a new line from City direct to Sabine Pass opens. This route will make other major grain ports available for shipment.
The piece argues war is a perilous game for rulers and that modern publics demand accountability. It cites Italy Abyssinia and the Russia Turkey war as examples where defeats could threaten a monarch's throne, shaping European reluctance to wage war despite justifications.
The text explains how the flag was to be rearranged when Utah joined the union to display 45 stars. The plan, agreed by the secretary of the navy and the secretary of war and approved by the president, divides 45 into two groups of 24 and 21. The 24 is split into three rows of eight and the 21 into three rows of seven, alternating to form a symmetrical banner.
An Oregon contemporary suggests legislation on the horsemeat industry. The piece notes strong doubt a horse measure could pass Congress without a free silver rider.
In New Mexico 68 percent attend church while Wisconsin shows only 2 percent. The text argues New Mexicans need to attend church more than Wisconsinites.
Three federal prisoners Burns Petty and Long, under marshal guard, attacked witness Curley McBee as they were escorted from the courtroom. McBee was staggered while Burns lunged. officers intervened with guns, leaving Burns insensible. The men, serving terms for minor offenses, are deemed dangerous.
Charles Irvin, about 12, stabbed William Briggs with a knife leaving a three inch deep gash in the left arm. He is jailed as the grand jury convenes in April. Irvin, son of A M Irvin, says he will not bail him out. He admitted the act saying he did it on purpose and faces penitentiary or reform school.
In Davenport on March 28 Mrs. W. D. Boies wife of an undertaker moved to divorce for alleged inhuman treatment and then left home taking furnishings and renting a room. She later withdrew the divorce. Passersby heard moans and physicians saved her as she again attempted suicide. Also Chris Schroeder a prosperous farmer of Gilberttown shot himself amid despondency.
Joseph Lynch, a well known Otter Creek farmer, was found dying by the roadside near Barnard. He had accompanied a man named Alexander who allegedly threw him from a wagon seat. Lynch remains near death, accusing Alexander of the assault.
Iowa City man Samuel Stagg a well known farmer near Iowa City leaves home amid financial embarrassment. He is about 45, married with four children, and his whereabouts are unknown after writing letters saying he would never return.
Rev C E Kline of Adel Iowa traveling to Seattle had his pocket picked in a Cheyenne, Wyoming depot. He lost 30 dollars, $2200 in bank certificates and four railway tickets. No trace of the thief was found.
The city council voted to authorize street paving at nearly 20000 dollars with vitrified brick. Work will begin in the coming month after notice and publication requirements expire.
Ottumwa reports Dr Raymond a prominent young businessman lost his left hand when his gun discharged during duck hunting. He was brought to the city and his arm was amputated between the wrist and elbow.
Cuixtox March 26. John Lyttle and John Funk of Savannah and John Doty of Chicago hired a skiff for a hunting trip despite warnings of rough river waters. The boat, loaded with shells and decoys, swamped in high seas. Doty drowned. Lyttle and Funk were rescued.
A March 28 blaze on the fifth floor of L Harbach's six story Walnut street furniture house caused stock and building losses estimated between 60 000 and 75 000 dollars. Water damage mainly affected stock. the building burned only on the top floors. The stock value was about 100 000 dollars and both stock and building are insured. The wholesale department in a separate building remains unaffected.
Crestox March 27. Andy Thompson was convicted in district court of obtaining money under false pretenses. He collected on a note after disposing of it to a local bank. The author paid the note twice and alerted the grand jury, leading to Thompson's indictment and conviction.
Sioux City reports Jacob Hoxie has filed for divorce from his wife after twenty years of marriage plus a remarriage and eight more years of life together. He accuses desertion and asks the court to dissolve the union to avoid further intervention.
Conclusion of testimony in the suit to stop the locating committee from giving the Odd Fellows Orphans Home to Indianola, briefs to be filed within two weeks before Judge Elwood renders a decision.
The Globe Gazette announces James E. Blythe former Republican central committee chairman as a candidate for Congress in the Fourth district. Incumbent Thomas Updegraff will also seek the seat.
Orrumwa March 28 The State versus John Rama jury returns a verdict of acquittal in the killing of Ed Reliford in January. Evidence showed the deed occurred in self defense after a prior mistrial.
A blaze at Zearing destroyed the creamery and its contents in RoLaxo on March 27. Owned and operated by E. S. Hoyt the origin of the fire is unknown. The property carried fifteen hundred dollars in insurance.
Cherokee news says Tim Donovan pleaded guilty to assault with intent to do great bodily injury after shooting Tobias Hogan. The incident followed Hogan's impersonation of Mrs. Donovan's husband, which led to the confrontation and weapon use.
Thomas Carr of Prairie Creek was fatally injured when the circular saw he operated exploded. Dusvevuk reports the incident occurred on March 30.
Des Moines jurys finds Charles F and Henry W Wilcox answer for O. E. Pearson’s death. A Pleasant Valley duck hunt ends with 18 year old Harry Mauer dead after a 12 year old comrade’s gun misfires. Burlington fight over Eckstrom’s wife leads to two men shot. Eckstrom dies. Shenandoah student Lester Fletcher dies after a neck dislocation from a sidewalk fall. Anamosa searches for missing René Rinard, a 13 year old in blue eyes and a black coat.
Havana reports that the New York expedition aboard the Bermuda landed in Cuba with arms and ammunition transferred to Cuban headquarters. General Calixto Garcia is believed leading the insurgent force while Nicholas De Cardenas returns from Peru with funds and a possible Europe mission. Weyler issues a new proclamation labeling insurgents as incendiaries and bandits.
Paris reports France will block using Egypt’s reserve fund to pay for the Nile expedition unless Britain pledges to evacuate Egypt. In Constantinople the council reproached the porte for not stopping the expedition and urged France Russia and others to intervene. The Egyptian debt commission approved 500,000 pounds from reserves with 200,000 available immediately while protest risked a veto. The Times Cairo telegraph notes Turkey’s sultan pressed for purpose clarification and Egypt admitted the goal is to recover Soudan from the Mahdists. In New York Salisbury’s policy seen as targeting Franco Russian alliance amid English diplomacy gains.
In Austin on March 27 the Reed and Allison factions held the majority and ran the organization. Delegates at large split evenly with two for Allison and two for Reed. A melee erupted as McKinley supporters sought the chair, but no injuries occurred. After adjournment McKinley delegates seized the hall and elected a solid McKinley delegation.
Omaha mayor Broatch vetoes the proposed curfew ordinance saying it would be a dead letter and resemble blue laws. Police already have power under existing ordinances for disorderly youths, while council members expect the veto to be overridden.
In Massachusetts Boston on March 28 the republican state convention elected delegates to the St. Louis convention who are instructed to vote for Thomas B. Reed.
Reports recount eagles stealing two hundred sucking pigs from a stockman near Selma California. Ina Crabtree, 14, Morgan Ohio, whispered in church and was jailed ten days plus a $5 fine. Four tugboats towed a mile long raft of yellow pine logs from North Carolina coast to Philadelphia under Captain Charles Fraser.
Traveling men report widespread small pox in Indian Territory with towns along the Missouri Pacific from Coffeyville to Fort Smith Ark quarantined. No one may board or alight trains, and commerce stalls as the outbreak spreads.
The president proclaims opening Red Lake Minnesota to settlement with May 1 as the start date. White Earth will follow by later proclamation. together the two reserves cover about 1,000,000 acres of Chippewa lands.
James Whitcomb Riley is knocked down by an acute brain fever in IxptANAPos. After a crisis earlier feared fatal, later reports indicate improvement and a reasonably fair chance of recovery.
San Francisco reports that a magazine explosion at Klang Fort China killed about three hundred Chinese. The blast, blamed on mutinous soldiers, was relayed by the steamer Disaster.
A steamer from China reaches San Francisco with news that a secret treaty has been concluded between Russia and China. The report notes the agreement as a significant diplomatic development in the region.
Delegates from South Dakota urged McKinley at St Louis. A gas explosion in Punxsatawney Pennsylvania killed four miners and injured others. Russia allegedly covertly stirs Moslem fanaticism against Britain on the Nile. New York Republicans back Morton and name delegates to St Louis. Chicago reports hunger among sweat shop workers as strikes persist. A Berwind-White mine explosion near Dubois Pennsylvania killed thirteen married men. An elephant keeper was killed in Chicago after being crushed by an angry elephant in a traveling show.
Champaign Illinois March 27 Governor John P Altgeld and the University of Illinois board of trustees were indicted for neglecting to display the American flag over university buildings The flag appeared at military hall but not on other campus buildings Also indicted were two church pastors for failure to maintain the United States flag over their parochial schools
A prominent Indiana Republican says General Harrison was asked to accept if nominated by the convention. The general reportedly replied that being drafted and volunteering are different matters, leading to speculation he might accept the nomination.
The Chronicle reported Great Britain bought Delagoa Bay and surrounding East African territory from Portugal for £5,000,000. London later stated there is no foundation for the claim of a Delagoa Bay purchase or adjoining strip.
Reports from Carr Town say Mata beles of the Inseza and Filabusti districts rose in revolt and killed many white settlers. Large numbers of whites flee toward Bulawayo seeking protection.
Des Moines March 25 A list of patents allowed but not issued includes a flour mill roller gauge by M Macy of Adel Iowa and a block signal system by C F Murray of Des Moines. Six US patents were issued to Iowa inventors on the 17th. Printing and mail details for patent drawings are noted with solicitor names Thomas G and J Ralph Orwig.
The dialogue reveals Father Hyacinthe’s shifting faith from Roman Catholicism to Protestantism and finally to the Copt religion. The Copts, an Egyptian sect dating to the fifth century, follow Eutyches and accept the Patriarch of Alexandria’s authority.
March 27 report from Cleveland describes professor Pre Miller of the Case School of Sciences photographing his own ribs using Roentgen rays. Exposure lasted an hour with tubes positioned over his back while he lay face down. A clear print of the chest bones was obtained.
Washington march 27 see Olney has received cable dispatches stating United States Minister Treary at Port au Prince Haiti confirms the death of President Hippolyte and provides details of the event.
London march 27 The Jerusalem correspondent reports Armenians in the last year moved on foot between persistent obstacles in the Digna region. Embarrassment in Italy and England follows a dispatch noting the minister and first secretary at the Washington legation recalled due to Armenian protests. It is said Abraham promises to retire if he can persuade the patriarch to step down.
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