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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1896
Page
8
The piece explains that sixteen ounces of silver equaled one ounce of gold, but the ratio has swung to about 31 to 1 as silver declined. It warns that if silver coins remain at half their value, gold would flee, causing a gold shortage, panic, factory closures, and widespread unemployment under a silver standard threat.
A discussion on farm mortgages contrasts eastern and western states with data from the census bureau. It argues that contrary to populist claims the west and south are not more encumbered, noting New York farms mortgaged at 43 percent of value while Kansas shows a different pattern.
The piece argues against free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1, warning it would force the government to back unlimited silver with its credit and devalue bullion. It then cites state mortgage data, contrasting western and southern farm debt burdens with eastern states, urging readers to ignore sectional alarmism in campaign rhetoric.
A brief exchange from the Somerville Journal where the First Summer Girl dismisses Mr Atherton and recalls a beach walk invitation. The Second Summer Girl questions the reason as the First notes he carried a cane during the pursuit.
Mrs Arazima Freeming of Waterloo New York will celebrate her 102nd birthday this September. She has resided in New York all her life.
In Buffalo N Y an August collision between a trolley car and a motorized truck killed firefighter John Clarke and injured six others. The motorman escaped unharmed as the truck crossed Sycamore Street while bells rang and rails were struck. Clarke was crushed beneath the vehicle.
Spreading rails caused by heat wrecked the California express section eight miles west of Pueblo. Engineer Charles E. Vanport, 40, and fireman William F. Reppert, 24, both of Pueblo, were killed when the train of a coach and three sleepers turned on its side. sixty passengers survived with no serious injuries.
A six person picnic wagon collided with a fast electric car at Armitage and Kedzie in Chicago. Two riders suffered injuries including a broken nose and a bruised leg but the others escaped with no visible harm and walked away.
Bad split splits the New York Republican Party as Warner Miller is turned down, threatening a clash between Platt and Miller. The national committee fears a divided safeguard could risk New York’s electoral vote in the coming elections.
The Daily News says Joseph Chamberlain has mailed an invitation to Cecil Rhodes to travel to England next January to testify before the inquiry committee into the British South Africa Company. He also invites President Krueger of the Transvaal to submit any evidence on the origin and execution of Dr. Jameson’s raids.
Washington reports Secretary Hoke Smith plans to resign after his Atlanta Journal backed the Chicago ticket and his letter urging Democrats to vote for Bryan and Sewall. Smith’s decisive stance likely pushes the cabinet exit to be finalized by the president.
Indiana report from Indianapolis on August 18 notes 81 counties held meetings with large attendance as the Democratic executive committee reviews opening campaign efforts. Chairman Holt predicts a 40,000 vote majority for the party statewide.
Spain plans a large bill of damages to present to the United States over expeditions to aid Cuban insurgents. It cites the Geneva award against Britain and the Wiborg case, arguing the United States expected neutrality. Officials privately view the pamphlet as groundwork for a Spain claim over filibustering expeditions.
Champaign Ill Aug 18 The University of Illinois chemistry laboratory building was leveled by fire Sunday around 4 am Likely struck by lightning during a storm earlier The three story structure housed five laboratories and was valued at 40000 with fittings supplies and apparatus totaling about 75000 Some salvage work is possible but the amount is unknown
Sistersville West Virginia August 18 The Ogden oil fields witnessed a brilliant fire at the Newbanks well which also produces gas The derrick and thousands of barrels burned as gas forced spraying oil over 100 feet The well was producing about 200 barrels daily and no method exists to quell the blaze due to constant gas and oil pressure and intense heat
Major McKinley and Chairman Hanna met at Hanna's Cleveland home to discuss the campaign. Hanna said McKinley would not take the stump this campaign and that he had no update on eastern campaign progress due to a busy schedule in Chicago.
Indianapolis Aug 18. The gold democrats of Indiana are summoned to meet Tuesday to organize the movement. S O Pickens general counsel of the Pennsylvania railroad, who has led Indiana operations, will announce the state committee. He was authorized by the state league to select the committee. The conference will decide if a state ticket will be fielded. The leading gold standard democrats are divided on this issue.
Chicago labor leaders meeting as the Chicago Labor congress voted 19 to 7 in favor of free and unlimited coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1. The resolution calls for a committee to study records of leading advocates of the gold standard and endorses the AFL against the gold standard.
Silver Democrats won by sweeping Saturday primaries in Delaware. They elected solid delegations from Kent and Sussex, and at least ten from New Castle county, giving silver men a potential fifty vote majority in the state convention. They will nominate a silver candidate for congress and three electors pledged to Bryan and Sewall.
A report from Bedford Indiana dated August 18 states Reed Station five miles north of town was the scene of riot and butchery on Sunday. Dan Cline shot and killed Chris Lentz. Mrs Lentz fatally injured. Herbert McDowell dangerously cut. The sheriff is en route to arrest suspects. The disturbance appears linked to drinking.
London editors The Times Daily News and Chronicle discuss Lord Salisbury's remarks on adopting arbitration as a policy. They stress the significance of his stance and its potential impact on international disputes.
London reports that Joseph Chamberlain, secretary of state for the colonies, dismisses a claim that President Krueger of the Transvaal has signed a treaty with a European power. Chamberlain states the colonial office places no weight on the report and that any treaties will be submitted according to agreement.
A Times dispatch from Berlin reports Gen. Bronsart von Schellendorf, minister of war, was dismissed Saturday, amid influence from Emperor William II s aide de camp Gen. von Hahnke. The Berlin Times correspondent says a German internal policy crisis has begun with removing independent crown advisers, hinting at a reactionary turn and uncertain peaceful political development.
Berlin reports rising pressure from newspapers and business leaders over alleged amalgamation of independent oil firms with Standard Oil and claims that the American company controls the petroleum market. Government may move to facilitate Galician oil imports and may consider a near prohibitive duty on American oil.
Madrid August 18 The Duke of Tetuan Spanish foreign minister has received a Washington dispatch with satisfactory assurances about the alleged filibustering expedition of the Laurada.
In Michigan the plan for the Democratic campaign combines the state conventions of the Democratic, populist, and free silver groups. Bay City hosts all three Aug. 25 in separate halls but under one big tent for action. Conference committees will divide offices while each element retains its own organization and platform. The ticket, however, will be a unified slate promoting free silver legislation.
Peoria August 18 local committee announces Gov Hastings of Pennsylvania and Congressman McCreary of Minnesota will address the league of Republican clubs in Peoria on September 1. The event marks the formal opening of the Illinois campaign and the committee plans to finalize arrangements this morning.
The Zeitung records Emperor William's pleasure at thirty nine men of war passing the Baltic Canal last Thursday. The ships moved at high speed under forced draught, signaling the canal will be perfectly accessible for the largest ironclads in an emergency.
In New York on August 18 Albis Dinkleman aged 50 shot and killed his wife then died by suicide at his home. Once financially stable, reports say business associates treachery ruined him, leading to loss of interest in life and the fatal acts.
Four political gatherings are set for the near future in Milwaukee. The gold Democratic state convention will be Aug. 26, the National League of Republican Clubs annual convention on Aug. 25 to 27, the Silver Democratic state convention on Sept. 2, and the Populist state convention on Sept. 2, all to be held in Milwaukee.
OmahaNeb Aug 18 tele graph operators on Union Pacific line sue in federal court under the Order of Railway Telegraphers alleging wage cuts violate Judge Caldwell 1894 order. They claim officials hostile to organized labor and systematic dismissal of leaders. They seek enforcement of the court decree, restoration of wages, reparation for discharged men, and end to discriminations.
News from Augustine in Perry county Alabama reports a Thursday cyclone that leveled homes killing twelve Negro residents and three whites, injuring ten others, with twenty four horses and mules crushed by falling barns. Heavy rainfall followed, turning creeks into torrents and washing away crops causing substantial losses.
Washington August 18 The big general maps of the United States issued by the general land office this year are among the most complete and finely drawn sets. The maps divide the country into sections and clearly show cessions and purchases from other governments including the original thirteen colonies the Gadsden purchase the Texas annexation the cessions of Louisiana Alaska Mexico and Florida. Commissioner Lamoreux originated the idea.
A general strike of painters in New York has been ordered, with allied trades joining in sympathy. About 1,000 workers will quit contracts with employers paying under union wages of 3.50 for an eight hour day. The five union bodies total 1,000 members and unaffiliated executive board issued the strike order.
In Wagoner Oklahoma Territory on August 18 two men were killed and a third mortally wounded at the national party convention in the Cherokee nation ten miles north of Tahlequah. Eli Wofford Tahlequah police chief and Charley Proctor deputy were killed. Sheriff Leonard Williams was fatally wounded and Fan Wofford may die. The melee stemmed from whisky disputes and has stirred intense unrest in the region.
Aug. 18 Boise Idaho Republicans have held county conventions with Senator Du Bois leading the Idaho delegation and favoring Bryan and Sewall endorsement. Senator Shoup backs McKinley. About 80 percent of Idaho Republicans are expected to attend the convention organized by Dubois supporters.
Washington August 18 Sen Gorman will not accept the chairmanship and leaders favor Gov Stone. Mr Bryan also is said to favor the Missouri governor. A confidant reports Stone signaled serious consideration of becoming chief adviser to Chairman Jones.
Chicago Aug 18 Illinois Republicans will formally open the state campaign at Jacksonville tomorrow. John R Tanner is expected to make his initial speech at Carthage today, but the real opening will occur in Jacksonville.
It is officially announced that the national democratic committee will establish a branch headquarters at the Hoffman house in New York City. The center will distribute campaign literature for the eastern region.
New York and Brooklyn churches reported record funeral numbers for Sunday and the preceding days. Across the city 460 funerals in Manhattan and over 200 in Brooklyn marked a week with unprecedented burials, averaging 47 years, with many funerals for men and few elderly deaths.
The auditor general, state treasurer, land commissioner and secretary of state sit as the state board of equalization in Lansing this week. They review county assessments from June to create a new five year statewide valuation for tax purposes. Counties will battle to keep valuations down as they are represented by counsel. The last meeting in 1891 set the state equalization at 1 130 000 900 dollars. this year counties value it at 814 536 028 dollars and the board is expected to adjust upward from that base.
Chicago August 15 The table lists the range of quotations on the board of trade for the day. The data reflect prices for key agricultural and commodity futures tracked by the exchange with movements up or down within established limits.
The Farmers' Loan and Trust Company of New York filed suit in the U S Circuit Court to foreclose a mortgage tied to 15 million dollars issued in 1880 for bond redemption. The mortgage was executed in 1889 by the Oregon Improvement Company in San Francisco California.
Flies larger than house flies swarm along Black Creek and surrounding countryside killing hundreds of hogs and cattle. Animals suffer fever after bites and die, leaving farmers greatly discouraged as Aug 18 reports from Crawfordsville Indiana describe a widespread pest problem.
William Jennings Bryan expands his itinerary to include Baltimore and St. Louis at the request of Senator Gorman. The move signals improving relations and mutual support ahead of Maryland campaigning efforts.
In New York on August 18 the east side tailor strike reaches a critical stage as contractors again attempt to reopen shops with non-union workers. Over 250 contractors have signed an agreement with the tailors, though many more remain unsigned, with events expected to unfold in the next day or two.
Buffalo New York August 18. Buffalo will host major scientific gatherings in late August with the American Association for the Advancement of Science holding its forty fifth annual meeting starting August 22. The American Chemical Society will meet two days before the main convention opening.
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