07 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
1
Nevada holds its first market day sale today while Story City and Maxwell areas report post office thefts and local resignations. The column notes a river of local happenings including a banker's buggy accident, new rural carrier organization, property transfers, and socialist lecture talk amid holiday rates and employment ads.
The text notes Norway has a new queen named Maud. It also mentions winter weather bringing milk and plenty to Iowa after a Great Lakes storm, and references political figures and events in Chicago Ames.
The item notes Secretary Shaw and President Roosevelt appearing aligned on tariff policy. It mentions a Iowa standpat discussion and references minstrel Ronnie Beach and the Beach & Howers duo with Beach’s death last Saturday. It cites Hager Hazlett of Baxter News Era querying merchants about a sugar issue and compares it to Harry not selling his paper for cents a year.
Senator Allison backs the President on rate legislation, noted for slow but deliberate, careful action when he acts. observers describe his approach as measured and principled.
The President's message arrived in twenty seven columns and is hailed as a great paper. Local leaders call it the finest newspaper for Iowa readers, with the Rockwell Phonograph editor calling it near perfect and reflecting broad local sentiment.
Calauncey Depew dismissed the inquiry about resigning his U S senate seat with a hearty horse laugh and a sharp retort. The exchange reflected disbelief at the rumor and Depew’s firm stance on remaining in his position.
Des Moines police confront Rev. F. W. Hodgdon over unsubstantiated pulpit assertions as tensions rise. Hodgdon reportedly produced a lengthy typed speech after an election setback, prompting the incident with officers and GOP figures amid a charged political moment.
The piece praises Roosevelt as one of history's great peacemakers for his role in ending the Japanese war and suggests his potential success in a forthcoming football move could earn him a crown of glory.
A Russian drama praised for its fidelity to fact and original comedy comes to the Armory opera house for one evening Friday December 8. The production features a large company and lavish scenery reflecting Siberian convict life and a tale of love intrigue and suffering.
Frank G. King Jr. a three year old baby actor stars in the King Perkins company production A Homespun Heart at the Armory opera house on Tuesday December 12. The child appears in two acts with the naturalness of an old timer in a hearth scene set on Christmas morning where Andy empties the baby’s stockings.
The Des Moines Daily News announces a bargain month with a year of Lady News without Sunday issues, a year of The New Southwest monthly, and a five page Wall Atlas sized 22 by 28 inches for $1.50. Offer valid until January 1 and remittance is to be sent to The Daily News in Des Moines Iowa.
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