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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1896
Page
8
Fragmentary text shows the Ames Times discussing a sale event and publisher Barden with debate figures Tri Berry. The readable items hint at a city paper noting a bill, approval process, and timing around an auction or sale. The remaining words are unclear.
A wide sweep of brief Iowa items: railroad workers missing Jarmon at ve, a farmer’s son dies from internal injuries after a kicking incident, and a Burlington elevator loss valued up to 50 000 dollars. Reports cover accidents, crimes, pardons, a suicide, burglaries, prison changes, and a sentencing in Creston.
The Bermuda, accused of filibustering in Cuba, arrives at Honduras prompting debate. Russian papers condemn England over the Egyptian dispute. Missouri Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling in state v Taylor brothers, who were sentenced to hang for murdering the Meeks family near Milan.
Congressional notes from late March to early April report a US Arkansas bond compromise pass and a bond investigation, with Peffer, Teller and Wolcott backing the inquiry. Cuba events dominate, with rebel advances, executions, Weyler reports, and ships seized as Senate and House consider sundry civil and post office bills.
Philadelphia report notes coroner's jury found probable cause to bind Samuel P. Langdon over for grand jury action after Annie McGrath's death. They had lived as man and wife. she was found to have died about a day earlier. Langdon attended the inquest with little visible interest.
In the large banquet hall at the Auditorium Chicago the American Republican College League held its fifth annual banquet. Speakers included Judge Charles W. Raymond president of the Illinois State Republican League Senator John M Thurston of Nebraska Hon Clark E Carr of Galesburg and F X Schoonmaker of New Jersey.
Lowell Massachusetts April 6 No 5 mill of the Lawrence Manufacturing company has shut down throwing over 2000 operatives out of work. A Washington special to the Journal says President Cleveland will not accept a nomination for a third term under any circumstances. The letter defends sound money opposes silverism and reiterates tariff reform on tariff or revenue only lines.
Washington April 6 The house committee on commerce discussed the Pacific cable project. It favored limiting government aid to 1000000 per year for twenty years and urged government work be free for all time.
Two Chicago men, Robert Blasch and Mike Scheveiler, set fire to George Keifer’s Griffith residence and a Chicago & Erie railroad car, causing about 2000 dollars in damage. Sheriff Hayes and bloodhound Jim quickly pursued, cornered the arsonists, and placed them in jail.
In Columbus Ohio on Sunday afternoon Fred Gorrell a 91 year old man from West Columbus shot his 17 year old wife then slit his throat with a razor. Gorrell died but his wife is expected to recover.
The steam ship Volusia is eight days overdue from Kingston Jamaica, prompting fears she foundered at sea. She carried a crew of fifteen and a cargo of fruit.
Paris April 4 The senate voted 155 to 85 to refuse further confidence to the government while noting the cabinet will continue in office following a late meeting at the Quai d Orsay. M Bourgeois informed President Faure of the cabinet's decision after secrecy surrounded the outcome.
Springfield Illinois prepares for the state prohibition convention with two main factions backing broad and narrow gauge planks. The meeting is expected to draw large attendance as delegates to the national convention in Pittsburg in May are to be chosen. The conservative anti populist forces appear to lead, with the platform likely to press constitutional prohibition of liquor.
On Friday evening a Baltimore and Ohio bridge collision in Bellaire Ohio left two men dead and about five hundred people narrowly escaping. A freight train split mid bridge. cars rolled back as the engine approached and crushed Frank Saltsgaver and Father Flaherty between the engine and caboose.
Madison April 6 The Southwestern Wisconsin Teachers' association met in Madison where State Superintendent J Q Emery opposed proposed changes in the Wisconsin school system. He warned that evolution may be desirable but revolution is not.
London April 6. Colonial Secretary Chamberlain issued a statement to ease fears about South Africa. He expects the 500 men forming at Mafeking plus forces in Matabeleland to be sufficient to crush the rebellion.
Providence April 4 report shows Lippitt 28148, Littlefield 17170, Peabody 3032, Thienert 1224, Burlingame 718. Democratic minority in the state legislature falls from nine to six this year.
Iowa inventors receive patent allowances including H Mendenhall and F B Davis Audubon for feed trough improvements patent 439915 issued 1886 and Tod W Terman New Sharer for a butter purifying and preservation composition. Officials offer free patent information and printed drawings for 25 cents with nationwide service by Thomas G and J Ralph Orwig solicitors of patents.
The Art Amateur presents Canal View in Holland by J J Redmond and roses and lilacs by Raoul M de Longpre with practical designs for china painting wood carving embroidery and box decoration. McClure’s April features Anthony Hope’s Phrase and a photo rich piece on Roentgen and cathode rays. Harper’s Editor’s Study argues America enjoys a milder winter climate than Europe amid a Mediterranean exodus.
Booneville Kentucky April 6 A cloud burst on Little Sexton and Buffalo creeks caused a deadly flood. Fifteen people are dead with more feared lost. many cabins swept away as logs roared down the streams inundating parts of Booneville. North Fork and Middle Creek overflowed as the town faced urgent evacuation.
Populists of Portland nominate ex Governor Pennoyer for mayor. Iowa Alls McKinley club adds 359 members in three days. Mayor Pingree of Detroit announces candidacy for governor at a mass meeting in Tron Mc Mich. Rhode Island Governor Lippitt re-elected by over 10 000 plurality. Democrats gain one seat in assembly while Republicans lose five. Washington Republicans to meet at Everett May 14 for national delegates. McLean county Illinois Republicans reorganize with old officers elected. Woodford County delegates to Illinois state prohibition convention named.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati rose five inches in two hours reaching forty six feet eleven inches by Thursday morning. Forecasts say the crest is near and may begin to recede despite cold winds. Small riverbank interests face inconvenience but no serious losses are likely unless the river hits fifty feet.
The nuptials of ex-President Benjamin Harrison and Mrs. Dimmick are planned as a very quiet ceremony at St. Thomas church New York on April 6 officiated by Rev. Dr. John Wesley Brown. The service will be simple with no music or flowers and about thirty-five guests, mostly old associates of the groom.
In Eraston Pa on April 6 the Eighth congressional district republican conferees elected delegates to the national convention and instructed them to vote for Senator Quay for president. In Batavia N Y also on April 6 the Thirtieth district republican convention adopted resolutions urging delegates to support Governor Morton for president.
Lawrence Massachusetts April 6 The New Hampshire district conference of the Methodist Episcopal church adopted the proposal that delegates to the general conference may be either male or female by a vote of 61 to 10.
The Southern New England Methodist Conference voted to table the plan to admit women as lay delegates by 101 to 8 percent after limited discussion. A substitute allowing two lay delegates, male or female, passed 71 to 32, as the May Cleveland General Conference decision looms.
Miss Chiro Ruehlen of Bellefontaine Ohio, who vanished from Denver, returns from a Leadville visit to relief. The ledger notes 1895 Philadelphia imports at 47,271,498 with 31,820,358 duty paid and 25,595 immigrants landed.
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