Politician talk and theater offers stir Ames readers
The Ames Times notes politicians face backlash from internal rivalries and vanity. A Georgia man has penned thirty campaign poems and received two stage offers. Rumors of war with Greece and Turkey surface as the sultan sends troops and borrows funds for a torpedo boat catcher en route to Constantinople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Russia
Crete
Greece
Turkey
Kiel
Constantinople
Blindfolded hens hatch by mistaken act in St. Louis
A St. Louis man plays a prank on six hens by blindfolding them to test their setting instincts. The birds, misled by the setup, end up hatching in a humorous misplay of nesting behavior rather than egg laying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Coast defenses to begin work under congress plan
The government will start coastal fortification work with half of the 5 million dollars allocated, executed by General Craighill and approved plans. Fortifications will cover the Atlantic and Gulf coasts from Portland Maine to Galveston Texas and Pacific coast from Puget Sound to San Diego. Contracts will be let for the remaining balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craighill
Atlantic Coast
Gulf of Mexico
Portland
Galveston
Tex
Pacific Coast
Puget Sound
Columbia River
San Diego
Cal
Russian push in the East alarms Japan and Britain
Reports say Russia demands withdrawal from Formosa and masss a vast eastern force at Vladivostok with 100,000 troops and large war stores. Britain shifts to stronger ships as Russia leads in the far east, while Japan faces aggression in Corea and observers note global paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Russia
Japan
Formosa
Vladivostock
England
Orient
Corea
East
Vast transport networks move perishable goods across oceans
An 1890s account notes Europe closely linked to distant markets by rail and steamship. Algeria ships camel meat to Paris with a dedicated plant. Eggs travel from Russia to England, fetching high prices, while Russia exports huge quantities of dressed fowl to European cities. A Muncie marriage scare ends with a swift knot tied. Li Hung Tsi Chang seeks American funds and is advised to open a laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
South America
United States
Europe
Algeria
Paris
London
Russia
England
Popular Veteran at Soldiers Home Dies in Accident
Marshalltown dispatch describes Captain Henry B. Doolittle a long time veteran of the rebellion who recently died after falling from a porch near the quartermaster building. He asked a helper to raise him, was aided by Cook Meade and other veterans but died before reaching his room. An autopsy noted a dislocated spine at the base of the skull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Henry B. Doolittle
Mr. Doolittle
Oscar Martin
Mr. Martin
Captain Doolittle
Cook Meade
Mr. Meade
Ile
Druffield
McDonald Elopement Locate Couple in Dallas County
W S McDonald a real estate agent from Clarion eloped with his wife's sister on July first. They have been found in Dallas county but no pursuit will be made as the deserted wife intends to return home. The girl, about 15, was misled by McDonald. A man named McDonald at Van Meter employed with a young girl nicknamed Maud claimed she was his wife and would work for board during their stay. The couple has since moved on and can be located if anyone inquires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Clarion
van Meter
Maud
Home Too Tame Woman and Girl Friend Leave Home in Persia
In Persia on August 13 a 17ish wife and her 16 year old friend left home amid dull country life to visit Omaha. The husband and the girl’s father search the area, believing they are hiding in the city. On August 14 Mrs Sedden and Miss Maud Thompson were arrested after reporting abuse and seeking work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owana
Omaha
Sedden
Ersia
Thomas
Omanaa
Joe Seddon
Persia
Miss Maud Thompson
Tramp Attacks Train Crew Near Ely. Offender Apprehended
In Cedar Rapids area the Burlington Northern train halted at Ely after a tramp refused orders to depart. He assaulted the brake man with a razor, was knocked down, and later attacked again before being turned over to an officer for prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Ely
Arkansas man shoots Iowa man in Jonesboro killing
A Jonesboro Arkansas dispatch reports J McManus shot and killed J C Cornwall in Jonesboro. Cornwall had been over in Iowa searching for his wife who, he said, eloped with McManus from Arkansas. McManus is jailed following the shooting after a brief conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Jonesboro
Ark
J. McManus
J. C. Cornwall
Cornwall
Iowa
McManus
Arkansas
Hailstorm Harms Crops Across Wide Nation Area
A severe hail storm swept this section and much of the surrounding countryside, causing extensive damage to corn, fruit and other crops. The August 15 event left fields battered and farmers counting losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ape
Here
Child narrowly escapes fall from fourth floor in Cedar Rapids
A six year old boy of Mrs. Mary Bingham of Spencer fell from a fourth story Arcade hotel window and tumbled off a balcony edge into the street. He escaped with no broken bones but suffers brain concussion and may recover. Mrs. Bingham, in town seeking her fiancé who promised to marry her, was nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Mary Bingham
Spencer
Arcade
Iowa Deluged Des Moines Storm Causes Deaths and Damage
A severe Saturday storm sweeps nearly all Iowa with flood damage to crops and rail lines. One inch of rainfall in ten minutes devastates tracks. Estherville reports a small cyclone and farm damage. Grinnell claims the death of John Barr's 11-year-old son from lightning and Lynnville sees Barry Starr killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Estherville
Grinnell
John Barr
Lynnville
Barry Starr
Tenant flees after farming 400 acres near Port Doner
James Connelly rented his 400 acre farm last spring to Metclintock family from Council Britts. A week after noting normal work he found they had decamped taking horses, harness, machinery and portable property while leaving oats in shocks and corn in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Doner
James Connelly
MetClintock
Couneil Britts
Mr. Connelly
Editor and minister clash in Lohrville clash reading
In Lohrville August 15 the editor of the Lohrville Enterprise and the Methodist minister faced off over a sermon. The minister announced a preach from "The Lohrville Enterprise," the editor attended with nearly all townsfolk, and the preacher treated the editor harshly before the editor offered a diplomatic critique in turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Lohrville Enterprise
Methodist Church
Editor Robert E Curtis Ill in Anamosa Prison
ANAMOSA August 17 Robert E Curtis the famed editor of Janes county is serving a six year sentence in Anamosa penitentiary for bigamy and is reported to be critically ill and greatly weakened after several weeks of inactivity with some fearing he may not survive his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Robert E. Curtis
Janes County
Anamosa Penitentiary
Blaze destroys New Sharon flouring mill and light plant
A large flouring mill and electric light plant in New Sharon burned completely. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars with no insurance. Oskaloosa residents reported the blaze clearly, and the town lacks adequate fire-fighting apparatus to combat a fire of that magnitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
New Sharon
Boy Drowned While Bathing Near Dexter
Mark Colburn, about 12, drowned in North Branch creek north of Dexter after being swept away trying to cross the swollen stream. Other boys present could not reach him in time as rescue efforts failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Mark Colburn
North Branch
Democratic State Committee Opens Des Moines Headquarters
Des Moines reports chairman Curry and secretary Carr arriving to open Democratic state committee headquarters in the Equitable building. A full central committee meeting will be held soon to lay out campaign plans. Odebolt firemen return from Mapleton after winning six contests, greeted by townspeople and presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Curry
Carr
Democratic State Committee
City
Equitable
Full Central Committee
Crushed Under the Wheels at Chicago train
John Marshall barely escaped death while attempting to board a Chicago Burlington & Quincy train. His right hand and arm were crushed and his head suffered a severe cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comeryn Bucers
John Marshall
Burlington & Quincy
Democrats Nominate Genung for Congress in Ninth Iowa
The Ninth Iowa district Democrats nominated Louis T. Genung of Hastings for Congress and reaffirmed the Chicago platform. In Sioux City, two of the boys shot by photographer W. C. Holt filed district court suits for damages, seeking $2,500 and $1,000, with more suits expected. Holt was arrested, released on bond, and some other injured plan actions against him and the cow owner for damages. Council Bluffs: John L. Kaler, administrator, secured five thousand dollars against Northwestern for a wreck claim, plus guardian authority and settlements totaling seven thousand five hundred for injuries and death.
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Iowa
Louis T. Genung
Hastings
Congress
Chicago
W. C. Holt
Sioux City
Eugene Beddal
Eddie Beddal
Holt
Council Bluffs
John L. Kaler
Logan
Northwestern
Release of Irish prisoners sparks mixed House of Commons
London August 15 The home secretary’s announcement of releasing Irish political prisoners including Gallagher Whitehead and Daly provoke mixed reactions in the House of Commons. Extreme Tories and Liberals feel the move weak and aimed at placating Irish sentiment amid Lords interference with the land bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Home Secretary
Gallagher
Whitehead
Daly
House of Commons
Asquith
White Ridley
Balfour
Lord Russell
Mrs. Maybrick
Murder in Labor Strife at Brown Works
In Cleveland on August 15 a sniper ambush during the Brown strike left four workers wounded, two fatally. Ten strikers burst from a saloon shouting scab as they fired on nine returning men with dinner pails. Shots were returned by some workers. The incident marks a brutal act within three months of labor unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Brown Works
Talk by the Queen on August 15 proroguing parliament
Lonpox, August 15. The queen's speech to the house of commons reviews Britain’s friendly relations with major powers and laments strained ties with some tribes. It thanks the Commons for their services, and notes consent to naval defenses, reducing agricultural taxes, cattle disease protection, and the Irish land bill among other measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpox
House of Commons
Great Britain
Spain Seeks Damages for Filibuster Expeditions
August 17 1889 Washington diary reports Spain preparing a large bill of damages to present to the United States over filibuster expeditions aiding Cuban insurgents. It cites the Alabama claims Geneva awards as precedent and notes copies of a Spanish legation report by legal adviser Caldron Carlisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnineror
United States
Great Britain
Alabama
Geneva Arbitration Tribunal
Legation
Caldron Carlisle
Nansen Returns Near Pole After Record Northward Trek
Dr Nansen arrives at Varpor Norway aboard Fram after a voyage from March 14 1805 to 86 degrees 14 minutes north a four degree advance on previous explorers meat supplies bear flesh and whale blubber. Fram remains in good health voyage expected to reach Vardoe or Bergen shortly.
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Varpor
Norway
Nansen
Fram
Polar Sea
New Siberia Islands
Pele
Franz Josef Land
Vardoe
Bergen
Two Grand Men Meet at Hawarden Visit
Li Hung Chang, the grand old man of China, met with Mr. Gladstone at Hawarden for a three quarters of an hour interview. Through an interpreter they discussed various topics and were photographed together after tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpos
China
Li Hung Chang
Hawarden
Great Britain
Mr. Gladstone
Gladstone
Darkness and storm plunge Pittsburg area into chaos
August 14 in Pittspore Pittsburg suffered a rare morning blackout followed by a severe electrical storm and heavy rainfall. City sewers overflowed and traction lines halted but few injuries reported. In De Haven a cloudburst killed twelve or thirteen people, shocking residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittspore
Pittsburg
de Haven
Greek government allows arms and volunteers to Crete
Athens dispatch reports that in response to Mussulian atrocities the Greek government will not hinder arms and volunteers traveling to Crete for the insurgents. It says it would be inhuman to leave insurgents defenseless against Turkish actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily News
Athens
Crete
Destructive Floods in India Drown 200 in Boat Capsize
Heavy floods caused by the rising Kistah River sweep Bombay area on August 15. A boat capsized and about 200 people drowned while massive damage leaves thousands homeless across the affected region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Bombay
Ordered to Massacre in Kansu and Alaska Placer Transfer
Mail advices from the Orient report Tung Fubsiang orders massacre of Muslims in Kansu amid fears of a general rising. Floods devastate China with submerged towns and starving homeless families. Canada acquires Alaska placer mines, transferring Glacier and Miller creek claims from Alaska to Canadian territory after recent re-surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Kansu
Tung Fubsiang
Haining Fu
China
Canada
Alaska
Port Townseap
Wash
Canadian
Glacier
Miller
Alaska Territory
Death of Sir John Millais RA Painter and President
Sir John Millais, renowned painter and president of the Royal Academy, has died on August 14. His death marks the end of an era in British art with a career spanning decades and notable contributions to Victorian painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpos
Sir John Millais
The
Royal Academy
English and Mexican claims mix in cautious dispatches
A world news round up notes the Lords pass Irish land bill with one division while reports claim a British man of war seized Clarion island and eyed Revillagigedo, amid no confirmation. At St. Louis E E Anderson rode a mile in 1 3, a new speed record, possibly aiming for a one minute mile next. Kansas renominated E N Morrell for governor. Murray Hill Bank closed for exam, Kilburn optimistic depositors will be paid in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Colima
Revillagredo
Pacific
Mexico
England
United States
St. Louis
E. E. Anderson
Anderson
Republican State Convention
Kansas
E. N. Morrell
New York
Kilburn
Murray Hill
Harrison to aid Republican committee dates for speeches
Indianapolis dispatch notes General Benjamin Harrison will be at the disposal of the Republican state committee during the campaign and dates for speeches will be arranged. A friend receives a brief letter from Harrison with reflections on time and duty and a candle trick is mentioned alongside a humorous remark about a wife’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Benjamin Harrison
Republican State Committee
Daniel Raunsdall
Democrats Convene Iowa State Democratic Convention
The Iowa Democratic state convention opened in August with L. H. Carr of Clarke endorsed for secretary of state. Delegates heard welcome remarks, a call for committees, and a platform reaffirming 1896 Chicago principles. A full ticket was named including electors and state officers, with J. Shea as permanent chairman and Karr as secretary of state nominee. The new state central committee was announced with Ke. W. Curry continuing as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Carr
Clarke
Orremwa
Russell
la Force
van Wagenan
A. C. Roberts
Lee
W. I. Hayes
Clinton
J. 8
Saicicipies
Horace Boies
Jen
James B. Weaver
A. F. Kubhoemeier
Des Moines County
Thos
Stapleton
Iowa
C. W. Green
Butler
A. L. Kimie
Winneshiek
Louis Metzpar
Marshall
Perry Engle
Jasper
C. C. Loomis
Polk
D. C Bradley
Appanoose
J. J. Shea
Pottawattamie
J. B. Butler
Webster
F. F. Ree
Monona
L. H. Karr
G. W. Davis
Louisa
Wm. D. Boies
Sioux
Chas. Ruegnitz
Clayton
R. L. Balter
Harrison
Amos Steckel
Davis
J. Denson
Fayette
Weaver
State Central Committee
KE. W. Curry
H. L. Throop
Mt. Pleasant
Ranch
Iowa City
E. M. Carr
Manchester
John Foley
New Hampton
M. R. Jackson
Tipton
Charles Walsh
Ottumwa
Henry Riegelman
Des Moines
E. W. Curry
Leon
J. E. McGuire
Audubon
M. F. Healey
Fort Dodge
I’. D. Stringborn
Sioux City
Crete Demand Rejected by Turkish Government
Constantinople August 13 The Turkish government rejects Cretan demands and refuses any concessions beyond those granted by the Halepa congress. The stance ends hopes for settlement on Crete without broader terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Turkey
Crete
Copyrights and patents granted and issued notices
Des Moines notices grant copyrights for Is it Not True and The Eagle of the Lion. Several patents allowed for inventions by Patterson Des Moines VanOel and Bentley for a horse harness device, a detachable vehicle wheel, and a locomotive fire starting apparatus. Advertising offers for patent information and printed drawings for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
R. P. Dart
W. D. Olney
H. Ki. Patterson
Hudson
Iowa
J. J. VanOel
H. J. Bentley
Belle Plaine
United States
Thomas G. and
J. Ralph Ofwig
Crop Report Shows Corn Gains and Wheat Decline Across States
Crop bulletin from Wasmixcron DC August 13 notes corn condition up 4.4 points from 92.4 to 96.8 on the national average. Spring wheat drops to 75.9 from July, with mixed readings across Michigan Illinois Iowa Kansas Nebraska South Dakota North Dakota and other states. Oats rise 19 points to 77.3 while barley falls from 68.1 in July to 32. Reports cite generally favorable rains and wheat prospects improving overall.
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Wasmixcron
D. C
Derment
Ohio
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Michigan
Ilinois
South Dakota
North Dakota
Washington
Oregon
Cal
Heat Wave Death Toll Surges Past 150 in New York Area
A fierce heat wave across New York and nearby regions claims heavy losses. In New York City, Brooklyn, and suburbs, more than 100 deaths are tallied in 24 hours ending midnight. Brooklyn adds twenty, suburbs bring the total to about 150. The weekly district death count from the heat wave ranges 700 to 1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
York City
Brooklyn
New
New District
Bryan Nominee Formal Notification In New York Speech
Bryan Sewall was formally notified of the presidential nomination at Square Garden New York with a speech by Stone of Missouri. The audience reacted with approval and a large outdoor crowd of about 40 000 gathered later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dellivers
New York
Bryan Sewall
Square Garden
Stone
Missouri
Sewall
G A R Encampment Set For September in St Paul
Veterans of the National Association announce the tenth national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic to be held in St Paul during the first week of September. A committee has prepared for a worthy welcome and several plans are in motion. Travel rates have been granted for encampment attendees traveling beyond 250 miles by passenger trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pau
Minn
Gra — of the
Republic
Paul
St. Paul
Mysterious Disappearance Near Pai Fairfield
Mrs. Anderson of the northeast part of Fairfield vanished after stepping outside her home one evening. Her absence prompted a family search and a morning follow up, but no trace has been found. Neighbors note no family trouble and fear she may be temporarily unsettled, with a husband and several young children at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pai | Fairfield
Anderson
Fairfi
Husbd
Pearance
Bank Robbery in Montpelier Idaho Net $10000
Three masked men on horseback rode into Montpelier Idaho at 30 o'clock p m and forced six men in front of the bank to unlock the doorway. They covered clerks with the counter and emptied the till into sacks. Sheriff Davis organized a posse of about thirty in pursuit as bank officials declined to disclose the exact sum but believed to be ten thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
Idaho
Montpe Idaho
Montpelier
Davis
Molah Hanged For Assassination Of The Shah
Aug 13 TenerRax report says Molah who killed the shah was hanged with crowds witnessing. A Wichita counterfeiter on trial last year had his tools exposed in court. A juror who watched intently now starts a Love Guarantee Society in London offering $1,000 payout for married couples after a $20 premium.
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TenerRax
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AMES
Muncie
Li Hung
Li Chang
the News
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Soldiers
M'Donald
Fipping
Tramp
James’ Connelly
Curtis
Odebol
OptBoir
Odebolt
Mapleton
Boquet
Maybrien
Brown Hoisting Works
Spain
Li Mung Chang
Millais
House of Lords
Raphael
Horace Boses
General Weaver
Patent Office Report
John
Ben Lomond
E. P. Baker
Sandwich Islands
Crop Report
New York City
Bryan
Veterans of the National Association
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