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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1896
Page
2
The Ames Times quotes global crises in France and Italy while noting Franklin’s Boston bequest and a looming medical congress. It mocks language politics, Paderewski and Sandow's fame, and critiques the A D T messenger beard ban as outdated.
Clayton county Iowa Sheriff Benton traced a man matching George Lusch, sought for the June murder of Mathis Martzel near Osburn, to southwest Missouri. After verifying mail addressed to Lusch and summoning him, Benton brought the suspect back to Clayton county jail where he awaits murder charges.
The body of E. A. Robinson of Lincoln Nebraska was found about a mile from Villisca by the No. 5 engine crew. He appeared killed by a freight train while beating his way. His father works as an engineer at the State Journal office and relatives were notified. He held Lincoln Plumbers Union No. 25 membership.
A national bill proposes a special road authority to supervise inter state efforts and advise on materials and costs while collaborating with states and local powers to improve roads. The goal is to unite communities, boost education access, and foster development across the country. Public sentiment supports better highways as a path to progress.
Des Moines April 11 In the case State vs Dr Spinney W B Richmond et al the defendants indicted for violating building and loan laws have motions to dismiss remaining indictments. Only two cases tried with no convictions five terms elapsed since trial. Defense cites want of prosecution and insufficient evidence to convict.
A severe wind and hail storm hit southeastern Iowa on April 11 with cyclone like forces in Lucas and surrounding areas. Barns and farm buildings were destroyed and glass shattered as the storm moved through, causing widespread damage though totals were not yet estimable. Separately, Mason City reports two rail wreck attempts on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern line at White Fox bridge near Clarion. engineers avoided disaster each time and officials investigate.
Maquoreta April 12 Judge Waterman sentences Jack Hizer to sixteen years in the Anamosa penitentiary for criminal assault. This marks his third term for the same offense.
Mrs. Chris Tbling living north of town shot herself at her sister's home in Applington on April 13. Doctors report recovery impossible and temporary insanity is cited as the cause.
Fort Dover reports painter John P. Timmons of Duncombe was struck and killed by a moving train while in a drunken condition.
Orrumwa reports Patrick Ogill a laborer died in bed after a week of heavy drinking. He consumed an unusually large quantity of liquor and failed to sober.
Pretoria reports commitals on high treason in the Landrost court for members of the reform committee tied to the Johannes burg uprising. Other brief items note suicides by Amanda Biedler and M. E. Shields, a fatal work accident at Marshalltown, a fatal box accident in Union county, a Cedar Rapids verdict against William Liefheit, and forthcoming Fort Dodge electric railway work.
Des Moines investigators Poorman and partner Geo. F. Poorman returned from Sidney Fremont County after three months of auditing county offices. They found a shortage near 12000 dollars and widespread corruption. The final report cites over 6000 dollars due the county plus a large prior shortage, totaling about 12000 dollars in alleged embezzlement.
W. E. Labarten pleaded guilty in district court to six counts of uttering forged promissory notes. He fled to the Sandwich Islands but returned and surrendered. He received a sentence of seven years and ten months in the penitentiary.
William Royce was convicted of murder in the second degree for killing Nellie Patten in Sioux City. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to sixteen years and a half in the state penitentiary. His attorney sought leniency, but the judge imposed a severe term.
Prominent young attorney T. Kitchen and nephew of Judge Fairall of Iowa City was found dead on the Iowa River banks near South Amana. He had joined a duck hunting party, separated from companions, and did not return. The double gun discharge caused fatal injuries.
Des Moines April 9 plans to relocate the Colfax Chautauqua to Des Moines and form a state Chautauqua. The Commercial Exchange, Ministerial Association, street car company, prominent clubs, and many business leaders support the project and work to raise funds.
Reports from multiple cities describe labor shortages in Spain’s farming regions due to the insurrection and Cuban exile, Spanish defeats near Pinar del Rio, Americans fearing crises, and President Cleveland proposing U S good offices for mediation with Spain. News also notes coast defense planning and a Bermuda expedition verdict of not guilty.
Romulus Cottel alias John Smith, ex-hired man for the Stone family, confessed to a brutal crime in writing before detectives and a stenographer. He claimed the devil forced him, showed calm demeanor, and warned of potential local trouble at Tallmadge. Anson Strong has been released from jail on suspicion of involvement.
Holmes, awaiting execution for Benjamin Pietzel’s murder, writes that he killed twenty seven people and would have killed six more if not for circumstances. He claims the crimes funded his son’s education and blames the devil as the guiding force behind his deeds.
Ohio will electrocution law moves from the House to enforceable status by July. Verona Maine, population about 500, remains without a resident doctor or minister or lawyer. Bath County Kentucky reports unusual cat return advertising results with one third of cats returned in a week. An ancient button-ball tree in Essex County, Vermont, reaches over 100 years and towers over 100 feet.
At Athens on April 12 the Marathon long distance winner was a Greek in 2 hours 48 minutes while Americans dropped out. Thomas Burke of Boston won the 100 meters in 12 seconds and Ellery Clark of Harvard won the high jump. Thomas Curtis of Boston won the 110 meter hurdles in 17 35 seconds. W. W. Hoyt of Harvard topped pole vault and Paine brothers led rifle and revolver contests. A tied high jump occurred between an American and an Irishman.
Washington reports show the Senate and House debating post office appropriations and related bills. Key items include the river and harbor funding, Mexican bond issues, and the Indian appropriation bill, with votes and amendments noted.
R G Dun and Co reports weekly U S failures at 209 versus 207 a year ago and 33 in Canada up from 27. The volume of business shows little net rise since April 1 with prices broadly flat. Breadstuffs and iron up slightly while other items decline. demand for consumption remains below expectations.
Rome reports the defeat of Italians at Tüerus and a likely preface to Kassala's assault. Fanfulla urges retreat from Africa amid anticipated disasters. A Capitan headline claims the Negus has cut off the legs of thousands of prisoners.
In Pear Water Michigan on April 12 H B Minchell an insurance agent killed William Sands of the Sands Maxwell Lumber Co then killed his wife and two children before taking his own life He left a note claiming to act Spartan like for pauper fathers to kill their pauper children
Healer Schlatter travels through New Mexico toward Arizona. Colonel Breckinridge plans another race for congress this fall. Peru welcomes congressional Cuba action. Insurgents crush Spaniards near San Blas. Press criticized congress over Cuba. Spanish securities fall on London exchange. Ohio passes anti drinking-treating bill. Times notes Venezuela boundary hopes and Lord Salisbury proposals. Harrison marriage in New York. some family displeasure. Bastian farm murders may claim seventh victim. Sternberg last seen near Bastian. Silver watch linked to Kremsen case. Weyler may fail to gain advantage before US congress vote. Spain to resist US Cuba reforms.
dispatches from Africa report a rising among the Dervishes in Dongola with 50 000 fighters and a green flag. Cairo notes fear of a disaster for Hicks Pasha and the Sirdar's column as plans to push toward the Khalifa flag are abandoned due to stronger Dervish resistance and telegraph difficulties.
Reports from Constantinople and Diarbekir allege Rev. G. C. Knapp, an American missionary at Bitlis, incited sedition among Armenians. The case draws British and Ottoman interest with inquiries into charges and possible protests affecting aid efforts and consular actions.
Reports from Nicaragua describe April fighting between government forces and rebel factions near Laceiba. An estimated 500 troops engaged in an eight hour action with high casualties and desertions. Authorities pursue a general advance as peace efforts proceed.
Disjointed OCR text mentions Constantinople private pledges a British ambassador and a charge d affaires. It references Cilician areas, Dr Flote of San Francisco, and railroads with a frost delaying a train. The fragment ends mid sentence about D O Mills of New erect on the site of unlikely.
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