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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1896
Page
11
An Ames Times item notes a cryptic line about spring poetry as a victim of a “hideous shadow” cast by a spring bloomer. The fragment hints at literary critique or playful wordplay without clear context or attribution.
The $5 000 bequest to Boston by Benjamin Franklin 108 years ago has grown to $111 000 demonstrating how investments compound. A Moscow 1897 International Medical Congress faces language tensions with French official use. A comic aside about a German seducer in New York notes his fifteen conquests and odd appearance.
Sheriff Benton of Clayton County Iowa traced a murder suspect named George Lusch to southwest Missouri. After confirming there was mail for Lusch at a local post office, he alerted authorities and captured the man in Clay County Jail to answer for the June killing of Mathis Martzel near Osburn.
The body of E. A. Robinson of Lincoln Nebraska was found about one mile from Villisea by No. 5 engine crew. He likely died after being struck by a freight train while beating his way. His father, a State Journal engineer, and relatives were notified. Robinson held Lincoln Plumbers Union No. 25 card.
The piece argues Paderewski and his manager expect American audiences to pay for his piano prowess and stage show rather than any other motives. It compares the pianist to Sandow, noting Americans pay to see feats and performances, not to discuss broader topics.
In Des Moines on April 11 motions were filed in the cases State v Richmond and Spinney asking dismissal of remaining indictments. Defendants charged with violating laws governing building and loan associations. Only two grand jury cases tried with no convictions after five terms. defense seeks dismissal for want of prosecution and insufficient evidence.
Des Moines reports Poorman and partner returned from Fremont county Sidney after a three month audit. They found a shortage near 12000 dollars and widespread corruption in county offices. Poorman’s second report shows over 6000 dollars due to the county plus a prior similar shortage, totaling about 12000 dollars.
The piece notes the A D T messenger ban on whiskers as a dated clash with modern service while praising a proposed House Agriculture Committee measure to create a national road commission. It envisions federal state cooperation to improve road construction, reduce costs, and unite communities, education, and commerce across the country.
The new Salvation Army unit is called American Volunteers and vows to challenge old organizations. They began in Chicago with noticeable energy, drawing praise and skepticism from seasoned members as they dress in bright attire and sing in public.
A fragmented note mentions Roentgen X rays and Chinese familiarity with certain topics, alongside vague references to rain and time. The readable text implies a historical or cultural context without clear events or dates. No identifiable persons or organizations are discernible in the fragments.
W. E. Labarten pleads guilty in district court to six counts of uttering forged promissory notes. He had fled to the Sandwich Islands but returned voluntarily and was sentenced to seven years and ten months in the penitentiary.
William Royce was sentenced to sixteen years and a half in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to murder in the second degree for Nellie Patten’s killing. His attorney urged leniency, but the judge imposed a severe sentence.
T. 5. Kitchen a prominent young attorney and nephew of Judge Fairall of Iowa City was found dead on the Iowa river banks near South Amana after going hunting with a party. He rammed ducks with a double barrel gun which had burst. a search found the body.
Des Moines plans to move the Colfax chautauqua to the city creating a state Chautauqua. The Commercial Exchange Ministerial Association street car company and many clubs and business leaders support the project. If fundraising succeeds soon an assembly will be held.
A fierce wind hail storm swept Orrumwa and Lucas on April 11 with cyclone like velocity south of town. Mr Scovilles barn containing a carriage and implements was blown away and scattered. Many farm buildings lost and hundreds of panes of glass shattered. overall damage not estimable.
During the week, ties were piled across the Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern track at the White Fox bridge near Clarion. The engineer spotted the obstruction each time, averting a serious wreck as officials investigate the incidents.
Maquoketa reports Jack Hizer was sentenced by Judge Waterman to sixteen years in the Anamosa penitentiary for criminal assault. This marks a third term for the same offense.
Mrs. Chris Ibling living north of Applington shot herself at her sister's home in Aplington on April 13. Doctors say recovery is impossible and authorities cite temporary insanity as the cause.
John F. Timmons a Duncombe resident died after being struck by a car in Fort Doper while under the influence of liquor. The incident occurred on April 13 as he walked along the roadway.
Orrumwa reports Patrick Ogill a laborer died in bed after suffering a week of drunken intoxication. He drank an unusually large amount of liquor and could not recover.
Pretoria dispatch reports all reform committee members committed for trial on high treason charges for their role in the Johannesburg uprising. Amanda Biedler, 19, daughter of W. W. Biedler of Council Bluffs, died by suicide after a family dispute. third such suicide in three years. A Marshalltown incident left Daniel Haviland dead after a bar in his hand was driven into his skull by machinery. Lincoln township reports an accidental hanging of 4½ year old Hilda Johnson, who became entangled in a box board. Judge Fee rules on newspaper price reductions tied to county printing, appeals to supreme court. Cedar Rapids jury returns verdict for Schlitz in Liefheit suit over liquor payments. Fort Dodge electric railway work to start soon. M. E. Shields, 25, commits suicide after love disappointment. a letter to be found.
Reports from Maprio Curcaco Washxatox New York and Key West detail labor shortages as workers head to Cuba. Insurgent gains in Pinar del Rio and U S mediation efforts under President Cleveland shape tensions ahead of possible coast defense and gun shipments to Cuban forces.
In Axton Ohio on April 11 Romulus Cottel alias John Smith the ex hired man of the Stone family gave a written confession to detectives and a stenographer. He remained calm and self possessed saying the devil told me to do it. Anson B and Strong released after jail detainment.
Puaperruta April 11 H H Holmes about to hang for Benj Pietzel murder has written a confession detailing crimes he says he committed He claims to have killed twenty seven people and would have slain six more if circumstances allowed He says money to educate his son drove the killings and that the devil guided his fate.
The electrocu tion bill has passed the house and becomes effective July 1. A Verona Maine town with 500 people has never had a resident doctor clergyman or lawyer. A Bath County Kentucky ad shows 332 lost cats returned. A century old button-ball tree in Essex County Connecticut bears a currant bush between branches. In ten years the...?
At Athens on April 12 Americans fared unevenly. A Greek won the Marathon in 2 hours 48 minutes while Americans dropped out. Thos Burke of Boston took the 100 meters in 12 seconds and Ellery Clark of Harvard won the high jump. Thos Curtis of Boston ran the 110 meter hurdles in 17.35 seconds and W. W. Hoyt of Harvard led rifle and revolver events with Paine brothers also competing. A high jump tie occurred between an American and an Irishman.
April sessions show Senate and House debating postoffice funding and consolidation, Cuban resolutions passing with wide party margins, and river and harbor appropriations. Other items include Maybrick case discussion, Venezuelan boundary notes, Harrison marriage, and murders linked to the Bastian farm.
R G Dun and Co report weekly trade conditions showing 909 US business failures this week versus 207 last year and 33 in Canada versus 27. Overall business volume and prices have not meaningfully increased since April 1 with demand for consumption remaining below expectations. Breadstuffs and iron products show slight rises while other commodities fall.
Rome reports a likely shift in war momentum as Italians suffer a defeat at Tuerus and Kassala is threatened. Fanfulla calls for abandoning Africa while the Capi tale claims the Negus has amputated the legs of thousands of prisoners.
In Peat Water Michigan on April 12 H B Minchell an insurance agent killed William Sands of Sands Maxwell Lumber Co then returned home and killed his wife and two children before taking his own life. He left a note claiming it was Spartan like for pauper fathers to kill their pauper children.
Pittsburg reports window glass manufacturers returned from Cincinnati where they planned a price hike. The increase, about 7 percent, likely applies between April 15 and May 1 after Indianapolis meeting scheduled next Tuesday.
The Chicago market reports show quotation ranges for the day. Indianapolis officials note Secretary Carlisle will not seek the presidency and discuss Kentucky backing for Governor Matthews, citing his Kentucky heritage and political ties. Henry Watterson may be consulted for possible support.
From Rome and Cairo reports describe Massowah and General Baldesseri guiding German and Egyptian forces. Dervishes in Dongola rise under a green flag as fears grow of a major attack and possible slaughter if plans move toward Do Dongola. Telegraphic links strain as Egyptian expedition plans shift and retreat.
In Constantinople on April 10 reports say Rev G C Knapp the Bitlis missionary faces charges of inciting sedition among Armenians in Diarbakir and is held by authorities. UK reaction calls for sultan to secure relief efforts and release detained workers amid wartime pressure.
A fragile peace move between Zelaya's Nicaragua government and rebels faced a battle near Laceiba. About 500 engaged, eight hours of fighting yielded unclear results as deserters claimed insurgent gains and government forces prepared for broader action.
Fragmentary text from Masepere London dated April 9 references Constantinople palace affairs pledges and British ambassador involvement in Cilician security issues.
The fragment mentions Jr. Floto of San Francisco asserting his long active career and claiming status as the oldest in the field. It references Daniel Webster and railroads, frost affecting trains, and D. O. Mills of New England with references to erecting colossal designs for a site in a city, but details are unclear.
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