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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1896
Page
6
A miscellany of quips and observations including remarks on politics and laughter, Tolstoy on nations, Warrensburg Maine transit oddity, radiographic evidence debates, and a New York Italian with triplets christened Grover Ruth and Esther, all reflecting light local commentary and humor.
A fifteen year old girl in Holland, titled queen, studies international law and constitutional government while her mother acts as queen regent during the minority. She is being prepared for service and public usefulness, admired by supporters of democratic ideals.
The governing body calls for gradually introducing English into all services to reach the young Americans of Scandinavian descent, citing necessity for continued prosperity and spiritual commitment. The move reflects patriotism and adherence to religious principles in adapting to contemporary expectations.
A noted con man was discharged from a Maryland prison after an eight year bunco sentence. Sensational papers claimed he would spend a $100,000 stash, but reporters doubt any savings exist. The piece argues such fiction by press spurs crime and notes most criminals live meagerly.
In Australia workers seek equal profit shares from a mine. When owners resist and abandon the claim the disaffected workers take over and run profits themselves. Later they hire laborers who demand equal shares and are driven off by bayonets. The piece notes the shift in thinking from capital to labor and the shared moral question.
The New York Journal is criticized for misnaming Franz Josef as king rather than emperor. The note emphasizes he is emperor of Austria and king of Hungary, and the imperial title should take precedence in references.
An excerpt discusses how people may overlook the distinction between information and knowledge, arguing that awareness of this difference shapes understanding and value of learning without relying on technical terms.
A Rock Island line wreck near Leighton Iowa kills six men and wrecks five cars. The train carried livestock beef and furniture. a wheel axle failure caused the disaster after running at fifty miles per hour. Eight Des Moines riders escaped. two were colored and uninjured. Names include Thomas Leyton Edward Garey Robert Garey William Kremer William Shea and an unknown man.
Virgil Woody shot his brother Charley in a Monroe barn after a late return home. Charley fled to a cornfield, pursued by Virgil who fired three more times. Virgil then killed himself, dying a few hours later. The feud stemmed from romantic tensions over a local girl who spurned Virgil.
An east bound extra freight derailed between Grinnell and Malcom on the Rock Island, with twelve cars piling in the ditch after the detached rear section struck the head end. Brakeman Willy suffered a sprained ankle, while the main line was blocked overnight.
In Cedar Rapids, August 8, an intoxicated veteran named Goldsmith sought trouble and struck John Cain a druggist at Palo, fracturing Cain's skull and causing a dangerous wound. Goldsmith also assaulted a second man, who fought back and broke two of Goldsmith's ribs.
In Iowa City on August 9 a Mercer Bros horse bolted wrecking the carriage. Willie Mercer and George Dougherty, 13, were thrown. Mercer suffered a broken leg while Dougherty died from injuries.
Judge Toler ton filed the order suspending the petition of habeas corpus and remanding Scott to the insane asylum. Scott, with Sheriff Law and Mrs. Scott, was taken to Independence after the Waterloo session dated August 6.
Abraham Summer of Waverly contributes 25000 to the Home for Aged Women with Cedar Rapids citizens urged to match the gift. The proposal calls for 25000 from local donors to unlock the same amount from Summer.
Anamosa August 9 Osborn Bros liverymen and stock dealers failed for 31000 dollars. An attachment has been issued against them and their father David Osborn in favor Ae ors Schoonover.
August 9 report from Des Moines states the Iowa Pipe and Tile Company plant sustained about 30,000 dollars in fire damage with unknown origin. The total loss is estimated at 50,600 dollars.
Waterloo reports Rev. G. E. Scott the Methodist preacher who eloped with 15 year old Daisy Dorlan and was captured at Logansport Indiana will be sent to the insane asylum instead of the penitentiary. The commission of insanity found him insane by majority vote after days of investigation. Likely a few months in the asylum will be his punishment.
Hiram C Wheeler of Sac county closed the sale of his 5800 acre farm, once called the world's largest general purpose farm. The $232000 deal with W P Adams of Chicago includes a March 1898 possession. Wheeler retains 200 Sac county acres and 1000 acres elsewhere. The sale yields substantial profit after 25 years of ownership with no crop failure.
Hollis Cass, 19, son of H. H. Cass, was cleaning a 22-caliber rifle near Bristow when the lever misfired and the shell entered his left side, passing through his body and exiting the back. Doctors fear for his recovery as the injury is serious and uncertain.
In an altercation at the race track on Aug 10 Harry Sayre of Middleport Ohio shot jockey Hugh Penny. Penny is seriously wounded but expected to recover. Sayre owns several horses and is linked to the incident.
Willie Auxier and Joe Enright both about ten years old drowned while bathing in Troublesome creek at Atlantic. Enright attempted to save his companion.
The Third district Democrats nominate George Staehle of Manchester for Congress to face Col Henderson. A blaze at Oskaloosa’s McIntyre Bros. & Wilson store causes 40 000 to 50 000 in losses, insured for 51 000. Attorney Thomas O’Dea, jailed on embezzlement charges, is bonded as his client’s former lawyer. Wallace’s Farmer plans a big silver question discussion, offering a three decade subscription. A Noble, Iowa, incident ends in severe neck wounds to Jacob Schantz, blamed on alcohol and self defense by his father. John F. Lacey is renominated for Congress in the Sixth. Edward Elliot, laundry wagon driver, has heart on the right side observed by physicians in Des Moines.
A Hagenbeck lion killed the 18 month old Eddie Hurd at a fair in Curricotne while the child played near the chained animal. The mother attempted rescue but the infant died from a crushed head as the crowd panicked and dispersed.
Terrible hurricanes and hail storms sweep across Hungary damaging property in multiple districts. Many deaths feared as floods from mountains threaten to raise the death toll. Graz Terentschinteplitz Keezkemet report immense destruction with millions of florins in losses in Keezkemet, a city around 30,000 people southeast of Budapest.
Robert J. steps off a mile pace in 2 3 4 by Aug 7 in Columbus. The free-for-all pace proved the year’s greatest race with four consecutive fast heats. He lowered the record in heat one to 2 3 4, then posted 2:04 for heats two and three, and culminated with the fastest fourth heat at 2:02 1 2.
A Nicaragua flood report from El Rama notes Rama and Sigua rivers rose rapidly forcing residents to seek high ground or shelter on river steamers. Only fifteen buildings remain in El Rama and plantations are destroyed. Refugees move to Bluefields as losses reach over 81 million dollars and twenty people perish.
Eddie Bald defeated Tom Cooper in the mile open at the Buffalo Athletic Club track. Bald won in 2 01/4 5 seconds, lowering the world record by five and one fifth seconds despite competition.
John R. Gentry at Columbus Driving Park pacing a mile in 2 03 4 lowered the world stallion record by a quarter second.
The American line steamer St Louis set a new record from Southampton, beating her sister ship St Paul by more than two hours, in a notable transatlantic passage reported from New York on August 9.
Grand Rapids August 7. The Michigan Republican state convention nominated Detroit mayor Hazen S Pingree for governor on the fourth ballot.
Bert Clarage of Baltimore won the Dupont live bird tournament in Caiiaco on August 10 while Gilbert of Iowa fell. The text also notes long sermons once common in parts of the old country and a strange domestic scene where a Michigan girl eats iron ore scrapings with parental efforts to wean her from the habit.
In Capetown a column of 700 British soldiers under Col. Plummer defeated 5000 to 7000 Matebele warriors in a several hour engagement. About 500 Matebele were slain. British losses included Major Kershaw, Lieutenant Harvey, four sergeants, and about thirty soldiers killed. Six officers and about fifty men wounded.
The coroner's jury found that the excursion train collision near Atlantic City on August 8 was caused by Engineer Edward Farr failing to control the train as it approached the signal and crossing under the rules. The verdict implies Farr bore responsibility for the loss of life in the accident.
The National Democratic Party announced a convention to be held in Indianapolis on September 2. The party will be named the National Democratic Party and an address is being prepared.
Uisnon Aug 5 reports renewed statements that Great Britain recognizes Brazil's sovereignty over the island of Trinidad, echoing February assertions and subsequent reiterations.
Wisconsin Republicans nominate Major Edward Scofield for governor while Democrats nominate Richard P. Bland by acclamation. Nebraska populists re-nominate Governor Holcomb and name John C. Harris for lieutenant governor. Central committee resolutions grant power to name an electoral ticket with Democrats. Across reports, executions, battles, and political shifts unfold from Oklahoma to Crete and Greece as epidemics spread in Cuba and reform echoes reach Minnesota fusion plans.
A Vladivostock dispatch says Corea grants an American syndicate the right to build a railroad from Seoul to Chemulpo. The line allows mineral exploitation along its route. France and Russia receive further concessions. Seoul is quiet, British sailors have left the consulate area, and American sailors will depart soon.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr wed Grace Wilson in New York on August 5 despite his family's opposition and a threat to disinherit him. Vanderbilt Sr. warned he must rely on his own resources, forfeiting any claim to the vast fortune. No Vanderbilt family members attended the wedding.
The Herald’s Key West special says Captain General Weyler has reached an understanding with insurgent leaders to begin negotiations toward cessation of hostilities in Cuba if terms satisfy all parties. Weyler and deputies reportedly held a conference on the proposal, with a truce likely soon.
In Berea Ohio on August 6 two of Richard Todds seven children died from asphyxiation after a fire at his house. The blaze followed oil poured on an unoccupied bed and a window opened. The home of contractor J R Woodock was also doused with oil. Both contractors employed non union workers and are believed to be targets of union men.
In Wicurra Kansas on August 10 hot winds swept across southwestern Kansas. The extreme heat, peaking at 111 degrees at one point, damaged late corn and lowered hopes for a bumper crop. Farmers face uncertainty as continuing winds threaten further declines in yield.
The pilot boat Jougett brought two Cubans to port after rescue from a sinking dingy in the gulf. They had departed Mantanzas with important dispatches for the Cuban junta. They report Maceo's forces are in good shape but lack ammunition.
WATERVILLE Me August 7 At the second democratic state convention Melvin P Frank of Portland was nominated for governor on the first ballot. Frank is a free silver man.
Kankakee ill August 10 a mine fire at the Clark City mine trapped 300 men in the shaft. All but forty escaped with fifteen nearly suffocating but recovered. Officials expect to resume work in four or five days.
A Tromso dispatch says Professor Andree has reached readiness to launch toward the north pole by balloon and says he will either succeed or perish. Prince Hohenlohe resigns as Imperial Chancellor and ministry changes are promised.
Riots linked to Cuban war pressures spread via Valencia amid reports of crackdown. Government admits insurgent influence while acknowledging deeper unease at Cuba campaign. Families of Spanish troops report sickness and mismanagement. Authorities tighten controls as clashes and arrests rise.
Senator Quay tells Pittsburg Dispatch he will not seek renomination at the end of his current term and plans to retire from politics to spend time with his family. He doubts Don Cameron will run for reelection and states he will not seek further office under any circumstances.
The Navy departed ordered crew of the Charleston from Mare Island to Norfolk by train. The four days and twenty hours crossing set a new record for speed, routed via Southern Pacific Seaboard Airlines. Previously sailors were moved by the Isthmus of Panama, a thirty five day journey.
In CaNrA Crete on August 6 Turkish troops guarded a cordon as Mohammedan insurgents once more attacked near Creti. The Cretans repulsed the assault and captured the attackers arms and ammunition while Turkish forces looked on.
Guanxo Rapids, Mich August 6 Eddie Baid lowers the third mile record from 33 3 5 to 33 seconds flat and equalled the two thirds mile record of 1 11 2 5 while being paced by a triplet.
Fourteen hundred of the 2,500 workers at the South Chicago Shipbuilding Company struck causing yard closures. The action began with 300 boys employed to heat rivers whose pay fell from 1.50 to 1.25 per day, prompting 1,100 hviters to join the walkout.
In Portland Maine August 7 1880 Hon Thomas B Reed was renominated for the First district. A tragic note describes Mary Conklin a ten year old inmate at Tivoli New Yorks Orphans Industrial Home whose barbered hair led to distress and self harm. An English Bath resident used five pound Bank of England notes to curl her hair and later married a man who found she had deceived visitors with her wealth.
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