Ames Times Publisher Lon G. Hardin
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1898
Page
2
Jumbled quotes hint at social foibles and wit
A chorus of short, satirical quips touches marriage pride jokes and literary ambition. Notable lines reference a boxer’s fate at the box office, moneyed buyers of futures, a poet’s editor rejections, and a Philadelphia alumnae gathering praising a broad-minded, cookery‑savvy woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Warning to American hay dealers in German Empire region
United States consul Hughes, at Coburg, urges a warning to American grass raisers and dealers not to ship hay on consignment to the German Empire region. He notes abundant grass crops and warns that consignments for sale here would incur loss of the day and heavy extra costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hughes
Coburg
German Empire
Congress urged to reform consular service and curb office seekers
A call to awaken to the importance of improving consular service. The United States should not imitate Britain but can improve by removing common office-seekers from the consular rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Republic
Great Britain
United States
Japan’s cotton mills grow with vast output and overseas reach
The Pall Mall Gazette notes seventy five Japanese cotton spinning mills with £4,000,000 capital, 1,000,000 spindles in operation and 200,000 more planned, employing over 14,000 men and 50,000 women. Wages range from ½d to 8d for men and 2 1/2d to 5d for women. Last year 115,000 tons of raw cotton were processed, 62% Indian, 18% Chinese, 17% American, with native cotton under 500 tons. Export duties removal opened China as a market, where Japanese yarn competes with Indian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Pall Mall Gazette
China
India
Stead reports czar’s peace goals from Livadia interview
William T. Stead describes to the Lokal Anzeiger that the Russian emperor means business at the peace conference to curb armament and avert war. He portrays the czar as healthy, active, self-contained, and committed to the congress's aim to prevent future conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Stead
London Review of Reviews
Livadia
Crimea
Lokal Anzeiger
Stead
Mr. Stead
Alexander III
Sharkey Mitchell bout questioned as public money grab
The letter criticizes Thomas Sharkey for a planned match with Charley Mitchell, calling it a sham to siphon gate receipts. It argues for opponents like John J. Sullivan or Jake Kilrain and condemns Sharkey for seeking a 'back number' from England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sharkey
Charley Mitchell
Sharkey
John J. Sullivan
Jake Kiirain
England
Karkey
Contested Palo Alto land case disposed in Iowa court
The Iowa and Palo Alto county land contest against Smith et al ended in Des Moines with the assignment dispute over swamp land titles. Defendants D E Cundiff and C H Kennedy appeared but did not defend. The contestant has 30 days to file an argument and the contestee 10 days to reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State of Iowa
Palo Alto County
Smith
D. E. Cundiff
C. H. Kennedy
Manic Escapee Captured After Threats At Home
William Lefler escaped from Mount Pleasant asylum and was recaptured near Blakesburg. He initially acted amiably, then fatally turned violent, forcing five children from the home and imprisoning his wife at gunpoint. The 5-year-old had a broken limb and Lefler tore off bandages, nearly killing the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otta
William Lefler
Mount Pleasant Asylum
Blakesburg
Mount Pleasant
Lester
Otto
Judge Van Wagenen's Troubles with Traction Car
Ex judge A Van Wagenen faced a dispute with Sioux City Traction Co as the car stopped blocks from his home. He refused fare until the car reached the end, had his hat taken by a motorman, and later bluffed a conductor into keeping him aboard. He threatens suit for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wagenen
Sioux City
A. van Wagenen
Sioux City Traction Company
Rendering Plants Quit Business in Iowa
The extensive rendering plant of E. D. Cragg has shut down. Under Iowa law it is a misdemeanor to sell or buy hogs that died from any disease to prevent spread of cholera and other contagions. As buying dead hogs is the sole business of rendering works, all similar plants in Iowa must close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dopneér
E. D. Cragg
Iowa
Acquitted of Murder Charge in Hillsboro Shooting Case
From Keosauqua word arrives that F. A. Conner was acquitted for shooting and killing William Nichol near Hillsboro last summer. The jury reached a quick verdict. Conner had been sent by Sheriff Putnam to arrest Nichol, who had escaped from a jail where he awaited trial for bicycle theft. Nichol died weeks later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pleasant
Keosauqua
F. A. Conner
William Nichol
Hillsboro
Conner
Putnam
Nichol
Julius K Graves Dies Noted Iowa Financier and Builder
Julius K Graves longtime Iowa figure and early river road founder and rail builder died in Dunvueller. He helped develop the Dubuque street railway and was active in financial and political circles. After 1881 he never recovered from reverses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juliaus K. Graves
Dunvueller
Julius K. Graves
Iowa
Dubuque
Morrison Indicates Willingness to Accept Iowa Bishopric
In a Davenport interview Dr Theodore N Morrison says he does not wish to leave Chicago but would accept the offered bishopric of Iowa. Church representatives visited him at Davenport, the cathedral city, before the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Curiaeo
Theodore N. Morrison
Chicago
Iowa
Daverport
Isaac Fitz Convicted of Second Degree Murder
Gutanix Cexton December 1 Isaac Fitz 28 married on trial for murder of his brother in law James McClellan 32 last September. He was found guilty of murder in the second degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gutanix Cexton
Isaac Fitz
James McClellan
Child Burned to Death in Des Moines County Stove Fire
Zella Colway, age 3, daughter of William Colway of Burnington four miles north of Kingaston Des Moines county, died when her clothes ignited on the stove. She was dead on arrival of help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnington
Zella
William Colway
Kingaston
Des Moines
Tax Backing for Chicago Iown & Minnesota Line Vote
The 5 per cent tax measure to support the Chicago, Iown & Minnesota railroad passed by about a two to one margin. Local voters endorsed the financing, securing support for the rail project despite opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britt
Dec. C
Chicago, Iown & Minnesota Railroad
Fifty-first Iowa Arrives Safely in Manila
Advices from Manila report the Fifty-first Iowa regiment has arrived safely in the city. Des Moines dispatches note the troops’ secure passage and location details as of December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Des Moines
Tragedy in Mitchell County Shoots Claim Fray
In Mitchell County on December 7 George Robins was shot and killed by Deforest Fairbanks at David. The dispute arose over Fairbanks’ attentions to Landlord Meier's wife. Meier and Fairbanks quarreled. Robins interfered and was wounded twice, once in the leg and again in the heart. Fairbanks is jailed in Osage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell County
Cuanes Crry
George Robins
Deforest Fairbanks
David
Fairbanks
Meier
Robins
Osage
Postoffice Burglar in the Toile
Omana, Dec. 6. T. J. Farnham of Chicago is jailed here on charges of robbing the Gray Iowa post office, arrested by Deputy Marshal Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omana
T. J. Farnham
Chicago
Gray
Iowa
Richards
Iowa Railroads See Record Earnings and Employment Rise
Des Moines reports the state railroad commissioners annual review showing 1898 earnings at 45.944 million up from 38.372 million, operating expenses down to 20.812 million, net earnings rising to 16.132 million, and total employees increasing to 30,009 with salaries up to 17.28 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Towa
Iowa
Lowa
Tragic Child Burned To Death In Smithland Home
In Smithland, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Harris died from severe burns after an older sister threw hot coals onto the bed while the mother was away. The incident occurred during the absence of the mother, and the fire left the child beyond recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Smithland
Percy Harris
Iowa Toll of Trains Across Adel and Surrounding Areas
Reports from Adel and surrounding towns recount multiple fatal and serious injuries from railroad accidents. H E Mountford, a conductor, was killed in Adel. A Stentz died in Ottumwa. Ely Craft injured near Haysville. farmer Bowe mangled near Granger and died in Des Moines. a Cedar Rapids dispute over Dr Green's Episcopal action arises. Frank Troutman abducted and robbed near Lucas. Humboldt case awards one dollar in damages. Des Moines Business Men's club pushes for a special session of Congress and gold standard measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adel
H. E. Mountford
Des Moines
Ely Craft
Hedrick
Des Moines Northern & Western Railroad
Cedar Rapids
Dr. Green
Geo. F. Henry
Humboldt
Hessel
Friends of the Woman
McKinley
Congress
Allison
Gear
Iowa
Peace Commissioners Sign Treaty After Long Reading
Peace commissioners of the United States and Spain signed a seventeen article treaty after lengthy sessions and careful reading in English and Spanish. Signing occurred at 8 45 p m with two copies prepared by Secretary Moore for the US and Senor Villa Rutia for Spain due to ongoing illness of Secretary Ojeda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pakis
Moore
United States Commission
Senor Villa Rutia
Spain
Ojeda
Wade Made Governor of Western Cuba
Major General Wade, head of the U S evacuation commission, is set to become military governor of western Cuba per President McKinley. General Greene governs Havana city with street cleaning and sanitation efforts under Spanish civil governor Senor de Castro. Evacuation of Havana province is complete except for about 12,000 troops likely to move to Cienfuegos before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Cuba
Havana
United States Evacuation Commission
McKinley
Greene
Senor
Fernando de Castro
Cienfuegos
Cabinet discusses Cuba Porto Rico and Philippines under peace treaty
Washington reports a cabinet meeting focused on how to administer Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines after the Paris peace pact. Cables from Dewey and Otis in Manila praised the troop numbers needed to govern the Philippines and assurances were given to the president. Officials deny any sale of the Philippines or consideration of a sale to Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Japan
Supreme Court to hear Quay conspiracy case petitions
The supreme court grants a rule allowing defendants to argue the writ of certiorari and move proceedings from quarter sessions to the supreme court. The rule is returnable January 7 and all proceedings are stayed. The move could push the trial beyond the January 17 legislature vote for a U.S. senator to succeed Quay who seeks re-election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Quay
Court of Quarter Sessions
United States
Miller Wins Six Day Race at Madison Square Garden
Charles W. Miller of Chicago repeats as champion in the six day race at Madison Square Garden covering 2 007 miles. He breaks his own world record by 24 miles, beating Frank Waller of Boston by 22 miles and earning 1500 dollars plus 200 for the new record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
New York
Charles W. Miller
Chicago
Madison Square Garden
Frank Waller
Boston
Wheeler to resign Congress seat but keep army commission
Major General Wheeler will resign his congressional seat and retain his army commission. The decision follows questions about the legality of holding two United States government positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gien
Wheeler
Washington
Congress
Army
United States
Paris Treaty Nears Final Signatures in Peace Accord
United States and Spanish peace commissions report treaty completed with only signature attachments pending. A Mississippi editor notes vacationed by nature yet echoes the same restless spirit of his Pascagoula Democrat Star. A horse in Monticello New York was stung by a bee after disturbing a hive and died within two hours from the swarm’s venom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
Mississippi
Nature
Pascagoula
China in Danger warns of immediate action by England and America
Ex minister Barrett, returning from Pekin, warns the China crisis is critical and Manchuria is Russian territory. He says New Chwang port is effectively Russian and may close, demanding united action to defend Chinese territory and enforce reforms, preserve open ports, and resist further cessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett
England
America
Shanghai
John Barrett
United States
Siam
Pekin
China
Manchuria
New Chwang
Russia
Germany
France
Asia
France Eyes Bond Repudiation Clash After Treaty
Paris reports predict a diplomatic contest between France and the United States over Cuban bond repudiation. French circles say Paris will press for payment guarantees or pledges, arguing the treaty shifts responsibility to America for bonds held by French investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
United States
Spain
America
Hawaiian Commission Report to Congress in December
The president transmitted the Hawaiian commission report to Congress along with three bills drafted by the commission for governing Hawaii. The main bill outlines the government plan, while the other two address subordinate issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaiian Commission
Washington
Congress
United States
Farewell review of Seventh army corps in Savannah
Forsyth Park hosted a farewell review as 16 000 troops passed before General Lee prior to departure for Cuba. The report notes troop movements, a senate nomination for Powell Clayton as ambassador to Mexico, and Spain’s growing unrest amid financial collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Army Corps
Cuba
Forsyth Park
Savannah
Lee
Congress
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
Mexico
Senor Romero
Clayton
Madrid
Spain
J. B. Goodie
Afton
Goodie
Studebaker Manufacturing Company
Washington Dispatch
Duluth
Minn
Superior
Illinois and Mississippi Canal
Mississippi River
Ohio
Missouri
St. Paul
Missouri River
Sioux City
Minneapolis
Stubbs Ferry
War department inquiry exposes tentage and supply tensions
Washington reports from the war investigating commission reveal Colonel Lee defending Chickamauga tents as adequate though some regular tent orders were cut. Paymaster General Stanton notes volunteers in Cuba and Porto Rico were paid after arrival. Other officials discuss railroad rates vessel purchases and Red Cross logistics amid broader supply strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lee
Chickamauga
Stanton
Cuba
Porto Rico
United States
Hecker
Alder
Red Cross
Medical Department
Santiago
Howard
Department of Santiago
Siboney
Flagier
Bureau of Ordnance
Congress to Pass Budget and Hawaii Act in Close Session
Washington dispatch notes the fifty fifth congress likely to enact necessary appropriation measures and a law for permanent territorial government of the Hawaiian Islands. It expects passage of the army expansion and possibly the Nicaragua canal bill, with little chance for other major measures before March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington Dispatch
Hawaii
Fifty-Fifth
Senate
House
Hawaiian Islands
Heroism on the Ocean as Vedamore Rescues Londonian Survivors
The Vedamore from Liverpool landed 45 shipwrecked mariners and reported 25 dead from the British steamship Londonian bound Boston to London. Londonian sailed November 15 with 650 cattle on deck and cargo before a gale toppled her and left her beam ends and breaking seas. The Vedamore’s crew bravely attempted rescues at dawn November 5, signaling to stand by as the Londonian drifted for two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londonsian
Baltimore
Johnson Line
Vedamore
Liverpool
Londonian
Boston
London
Army reorganization bill mirrors Miles plan
Senator Hawley proposes the army reorganization bill identical to General Miles. Electric lighting proves useful as closets in new apartment houses turn lights on with door opening and shut off on closing. Mourners in Sligo Ireland discover a coffin is too long for the grave, leading to an enlargement. The widow jokes that her husband’s wish to be buried with his silk hat on explains his tall appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Hill
Senate
Wasniseren
Dee
Hawley
Sligo
Ireland
Fifty Fifth Congress Adjourns After Brief Sessions
Washington reports show the Senate transacted little business with the reading of messages taking hours. In the House, resolutions honoring staff and proposals on veterans aid were introduced, while debate on the war revenue bill and army reorganization continued across Dec 5 to Dec 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
HOUSE
Sulzer
Committee On Military Affairs
War Department
Committee On
Wheeler
Helen Gould
Congress
Moody
Cousins
Hawley
Connecticut
Amittee
Gallen
Pensions Committee
Vest
Spain
Morgan
Imperialistic newspaper charges war motive behind Maine disaster
The Imperial accuses certain U S factions of seeking war after the Maine catastrophe. It claims a startling necessity drove public opinion toward war and that Havana's location offered a grim opportunity. Most Maine officers were aboard another ship when the incident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
United States
Havana
The
Spain
Dewey’s Fleet Gains Reinforcements for Philippines
The Bennington sails from Honolulu to Guam to survey the harbor for a future naval station and join Dewey’s fleet, while Helenas, Cord, and Petrel head to Manila and Chinese waters. The aim is to project a sufficient force to subdue islands, free Spanish prisoners, and enforce policy in the Philippines. A Fort Wayne incident notes a young widow in Fort Leavenworth as her husband rests after San Juan Hill. A New York City payroll anecdote ends with a purse of $125 blown from a window after Mr Boyle counts it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewes
Wasuinaroa
Dewey
Bennington
Honolulu
Guam
Ladrone
Helenas
Manila
Decord
Petrel
Philippines
Fort Leanworth
San Juan
Nice
New York City
Boyle
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