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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
4
The Ames Builders of war vessels foresee prosperity. Senator Mason may oppose the Spanish editor if needed. Oriental powers study a labeled prize package China handle with care. The nation backs Cuba with Grant’s peace or fight maxim. Lillian Russell to sing in Berlin implying a future German husband.
The note to a customs collector pleads for ten dollars owed the U S. Three judges in three states say a man may kill to defend his home. Not law, yet public feeling often guides juries toward the same result. The warning may redeem some evil from the act.
A critical essay notes that New York society embraces black performers and minstrel culture while white elites in the South violently oppress Black officeholders, exposing a double standard between entertainment and political power.
A young man recounts four rejections from his beloved and finally proposes after thrashing her into submission. She consents after crying, but the narrator notes such men often kill their partner, advising conservatism and patience before marriage.
In Washington the Missouri Kansas Texas Railway Co v Haber sustained Kansas laws prohibiting entry of Texas fever cattle and allowing civil damages for violations. The decision rejected challenges that federal laws and agricultural regulations already protected domestic cattle or that state rules were unconstitutional.
The French novelist Zola was condemned for uttering a remark that resembled criminal libel. The trial denied him defense and fairness, yet his protest against wrongful liberty seizure is praised as honorable, with potential future reward.
Indications rise that wheat prices will peak before the next harvest as stocks dwindle nationwide. Northwest supplies cannot feed Minneapolis mills, with Chicago imports likely to fill gaps. Foreign markets lift prices as Russia shows record low stocks and U S farmers seek lucrative returns. Farmers holding wheat expect $1.25 to $1.50 per bushel before new crop.
Clement Scott, the London critic, says his earlier comments about actors and actresses were foolish. He apologizes stating he did not mean to offend, and that the retraction should be noble and satisfactory for professionals. The public wants stronger leadership to uncover any trace of the issue.
In Cedar Falls on Main street Col. W. H. McClure aged 60 an attorney renewed a long feud with Every Conklin and bought a revolver to kill him. They met in front of the Burr hotel where McClure fired but missed. Officer Rehbeck detained him and he confessed intent to kill.
Captain Flynn of the Governor's Greys declares all members eager for war and ready to depart on short notice if hostilities resume. The unit, top among state militias, led the way in 1861 by offering services at outbreak and marching to Wilson's Creek.
April 15 report from the state board of health notes two new leprosy cases. Carrie Peterson near Graettinger has the tuberculous form, a Norwegian resident at Ridgeway is described as fingerless and toeless with the nervous type, and a third case is bedridden at the parents' home with undisclosed variety.
Captain Fleming secretary to the governor received a letter from an ex-saloonkeeper in Cedar Valley, Cedar County, recently convicted of selling liquor. He faced possible long jail time and asked for clemency, offering to compensate the state by enlisting in the army if war with Spain occurred. Fleming filed the letter for future reference.
S. T. Toll, tollhouse keeper at the high bridge near Civitos, was robbed between 1 and 2 am. A masked man flashed a revolver and, with two accomplices, entered, knocked out the light, and beat Toll as they attempted to overpower him. Toll was bruised and shocked but not fatally harmed.
CepaR Faris April 17. Colonel W. H. McClure waived preliminary hearing before Justice Knapp and was bound over to the grand jury on the charge of assault with intent to commit a felony. The elderly attorney admits wrongdoing in trying to kill Conklin but argues Conklin deserved death and would likely be attacked again under similar provocation.
Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake Iowa defeated Frank Parmalee of Omaha 88 of 100 birds to 82 in a live bird shoot for the Dupont cup at Watsons park. The wind made the match difficult as Gilbert claimed the cup against Parma leee.
D. C. Torrence of Eldora, missing for over a week, was found dead in his apartments. Officials assume death by heart failure as no marks of violence were found on the body.
The grand jury begins investigating the January Rathburn murder of Mrs. Rathburn and her child. Abe Storms is in Anamosa penitentiary. Leaders of the February 9 jail mob that tried to lynch Storms will also be summoned.
Governor Shaw appoints Charles I. Kelly of Forest City as the new district judge for the Twelfth district. The appointment takes effect April 14. Kelly succeeds the previous judge and will preside over cases in the Twelfth district.
A Rock Island freight wreck between Libertyville and Fairfield killed three trainmen and injured several others. The dead were Charles Dibble engineer Albert Blosser fireman and Watterson head brakeman all residents of Eldon. A northbound extra freight collided with the local freight in a deep cut four miles west of Fairfield after orders to meet were not followed. The crash hurled cars over a twenty foot embankment.
On April 16 in Audubon an attack on the Corn Exchange Bank used heavy explosives on the large safe, which was wrecked. The would be robbers fled without taking money. A famed safe cracker known as Providence Shorty was arrested, with authorities confident they caught a major figure in crime.
Dervever April 18. The jury found the Redman boys not guilty of murdering their stepfather Jack Earle. Prosecutors said the victim was struck with a club. The defense claimed Earl attacked them and cited years of alleged abuse of the boys and their mother, who is also a minor.
Judge Dewey overruled a new trial motion and sentenced Captain C P Searle of Oskaloosa to two years in the penitentiary. He was a well regarded longtime resident who moved spectators to tears with a brief court fall.
All over the world a dramatic mobilization is ordered with four cavalry points and twenty infantry regiments plus five artillery regiments. Chickamauga, Tampa, and Mobile each host multiple regiments. The scale is unprecedented since the Civil War, signaling grave concern among the president and advisers.
The article states Consul General Lee is chosen to command the Virginia volunteers if hostilities arise. A conference with Secretary Alger and military officials produced the decision. Lee, noted for knowledge of Calf Island geography, may be ordered to Cuba, and shows willingness to return to Havana if an invading army reaches Havana. Senators plan to introduce a social act allowing the president to appoint Lee as major general of volunteers.
The Carlist pretender proclaims that Spaniards who oppose war against the United States or fail to back Cuba will be traitors. He warns the government to take up the challenge or risk the king coming to Spain with volunteers to defend the country’s honor.
In testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Consul General Lee said the Maine was blown up by billiers with charge of mines wires and torpedoes who understood the matter well. He suspected Weyler laid the mine to punish American actions in Havana while he held captain general.
A disturbance in Malaga led to a mob attacking the United States consulate. Crowds paraded, stones were thrown, a ladder was used to remove the shield bearing U S arms, the prefect pleaded for order, gendarmes patrolled, and the shield was later replaced amid protests. Authorities ordered arrests of ring leaders and to give the consul satisfaction.
Washington April 18. Congress may adopt resolutions recognizing Cuban independence but the president’s action is uncertain. Indications are the resolutions could be sent back to Congress without his approval or become law without a signature. The article argues recognition is an exclusive executive prerogative.
The Washington Post reports the president is empowered to use the army and navy to demand Spain withdraw troops and flag from Cuba within twenty four to forty eight hours. If Spain refuses, the government will take vigorous action with naval and land forces, a plan decided at a cabinet meeting.
General Weyler is summoned to Madrid as Spain faces escalating tension over Cuba. The Madrid press condemns the war, with officials saying hostilities seem likely, and the queen regent orders the Cortes to reopen next Wednesday.
Scott sent messages to the legislature urging a 500000 appropriation to improve militia efficiency. A bill aligned with the governor’s recommendations moved swiftly, passed both houses under a suspension of the rules, and became law within twenty five minutes of receipt with Governor Wol's signature.
An informal gathering of representatives from major powers convened in Washington to discuss intervention options in the Spanish American situation amid growing diplomatic activity and potential moves.
Key West will be the army front replacing Chickamauga as the main encampment site. The Twenty-fifth Infantry two companies were ordered to Key West with haste while Chickamauga becomes a militia and volunteer training ground.
The Spanish minister Polo is ready to depart immediately upon Madrid’s orders. The French ambassador will handle Spain’s interests during the withdrawal.
Information reaches Captain O Neill chief of the bureau of ordnance that 133 guns of one three and six pounders purchased in England have been shipped leaving no potential for applying neutrality laws by Britain if war breaks out.
Advices from the Philipine Islands report rising rebellion with about ten thousand armed rebels. Washington dispatch notes consulars report suffering of reconcentrados and war methods. Gen. Lee’s dispatches cover casualties and Spanish decrees, urging public release of the documents.
The administration outlines plans in any war with Spain including a call for 150,009 volunteers to be sent to Cuba immediately.
Harold Thomas an 11 year old from Pittston Pa ran away to Brooklyn to enlist in the navy against Spain. Navy Yard officers sent him home telling him to wait until he is older. A Daily Mail dispatch from St Vincent Cape Verde Islands notes torpedo boats and ironclads awaiting orders. Yukon mosquitoes are described as bloodthirsty, torturing dogs and driving bears to seek water.
The Senate and House report ongoing debates on Cuban independence and war with Spain. Key figures like Stewart, Butler, Mason, Allen, Pettus and Davis push resolutions recognizing Cuba and authorizing force. The Curtis bill policy for Indian Territory is also noted, with adjournments planned and notable exchanges over language and procedure.
A tense House debate over war powers unfolds as members clash and rush aisles. The majority supports a resolution to use land and naval forces to secure Cuban independence, while minority critiques delay and seeks swift action to aid Cuba. The Senate receipt echoes calls for recognition of a Cuban republic and withdrawal of Spanish forces.
General Gary issued a directive allowing postoffice staff who wish to do so to leave military service and return to their jobs with the president’s approval. The order clarifies that those who resign to enlist may reclaim their positions afterward.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions chartering, negotiations over ships and territory, a Canadian location, and families linked to Morin plus Rhename. It references wine service to avoid tax and a new special tax decision by the Revenue Commissioner affecting hostelries.
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