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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1898
Page
8
Warning to American Grass Raisers in German Empire Trade
United States Consul Hughes at Coburg warns American grass raisers and dealers against shipping hay on consignment to the German Empire. He says crops are abundant and consignments could cause loss of the day and heavy extra costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hughes
Coburg
German Empire
Congress urged to reform consular service practices
The piece argues Congress should improve its consular service by removing common office-seekers from its rolls. It notes the U S cannot imitate Britain’s diplomatic school but can enhance efficiency and integrity through reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Republic
Great Britain
United States
Seventy five Japanese cotton mills expand textile output
The Pall Mall Gazette reports 75 cotton spinning mills in Japan with £4,000,000 capital, 1,000,000 spindles, 200,000 more under construction, employing over 14,000 men and 50,000 women. Wages range from 6d to 1s daily for men and 2d to 5d for women. Last year 115,000 tons of raw cotton were used: 62% Indian, 18% Chinese, 17% American. native cotton under 500 tons. Export duties removed open Chinese market. yara competes with Indian cotton in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Pall Mall Gazette
China
India
Stead reports czar aims at peace talks in Crimea interview
William T. Stead in Livadia says the Russian emperor will push a concrete peace program at the spring peace conference. He notes the czar seeks to curb armament and prevent sudden war before neutral powers act, calling the ruler healthier and more resolute than Alexander III.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Stead
London Review of Reviews
Livadia
Crimea
Lokal Anzeiger
Stead
Sharkey vs Mitchell Fight Prompt Sparks Public Doubt
The letter accuses Thomas Sharkey of seeking gate receipts with a dubious matchup against Charley Mitchell. It questions using a "back number" from England and suggests better options like John L. Sullivan or Jake Kilrain. The writer urges Sharkey to be ashamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sharkey
Charley Mitchell
Sharkey
John L. Sullivan
Jake Kilrain
England
Mr. Sharkey
Disposed Of Assignment Case on Palo Alto County Land Contests
Hearing in the state of Iowa and Palo Alto county versus Smith et al. concluded in Des Moines. The case covered title to swamp lands in Palo Alto county with D. E. Cundiff and C. H. Kennedy not defending their titles. Contestants have thirty days to file arguments and contestees ten days to reply before a ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State of
Iowa
Palo Alto County
Smith
D. E. Cundiff
C. H. Kennedy
Maniac Escapes Asylum Returns Home Near Blakesburg
William Lefler, who escaped from Mount Pleasant asylum, was captured at his Blakesburg home and sent back. He reportedly assaulted his wife and abducted a child during a violent outburst before restraining himself and being transferred to the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orta
William Lefler
Mount Pleasant Asylum
Blakesburg
Mount Pleasant
Lester
Otto
Rendering Plants Shut Down Under Iowa Law
Fort Doper Dec. 11 The rendering plant of E. D. Cragg has been shut down. Under current Iowa law it is a misdemeanor to sell or buy hogs that died from any disease. The law aims to prevent cholera and other contagious diseases. As dead-hog buying is the sole rendering business, all similar plants in Iowa must close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Doper
E. D. Cragg
Iowa
Conner Acquitted in Hillsboro Shooting Case
Keosauqua reports F. A. Conner was acquitted of murdering William Nichol near Hillsboro after Nichol had escaped jail on bicycle theft charges. The jury reached its verdict quickly and Nichol died weeks later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peasant
F. A. Conner
William Nichol
Hillsboro
Conner
Putnam
Nichol
Julius K. Graves Dies Noted Iowa financier and rail pioneer
Dubuque reports the death of Julius K. Graves a once prominent Iowa figure who helped originate and build river roads now part of the Milwaukee system. He built the Dubuque street railway and was active in financial and political circles. Declines began in 1881.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius K. Graves
Dubuque
Iowa
Morrison Indicates Willingness to Accept Iowa Bishopric
Dr. Theodore N. Morrison says he would accept the offer to become bishop of Iowa. The interview notes he does not desire to leave Chicago, following a Davenport church visit by church representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Curiaeo
Theodore N. Morrison
Chicago
Iowa
Davenport
Fitz Convicted of Second Degree Murder in Broader Trial
Guthrie Center report states Isaac Fitz aged 28 married was tried on an indictment accusing him of murdering his brother in law James McClellan aged 32 married last September. A jury convicted him of murder in the second degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie Center
Isaac Fitz
James McClellan
Child Burned To Death In Des Moines County
Zella Colway, three year old daughter of William Colway near Kingston Des Moines county, died after her clothing caught fire at the stove. She was dead when responders arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrlington
Zella
William Colway
Kingston
Des Moines
Railway Aid Tax Vote Passes in Brirr
The 5 percent tax for the Chicago Iowa and Minnesota railroad carried by a near two to one margin in Brirr on December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brirr
Chicago, Iowa & Minnesota Railroad
Fifty-first Iowa Arrives Safely in Manila
Des Moines dispatch reports the Fifty-first Iowa has arrived safely in Manila. The message notes the troop movement and confirms arrival without incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Des Moines
Tragedy in Mitchell County case details emerge
Charles City reports a fatal shooting in Mitchell County. George Robins was killed by Deforest Fairbanks after a dispute over Fairbanks courting Landlord Meier’s wife. Meier and Fairbanks argued, Robins intervened, and was shot twice in the leg and heart. Fairbanks jailed at Osage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell County
Charles City
George Robins
Deforest Fairbanks
David
Fairbanks
Meier
Robins
Osage
Postoffice Burglar in the Tails
Omana December 6. T J Farnham of Chicago charged with robbing the Gray Iowa post office is in jail here after arrest by Deputy Marshal Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omana
T. J. Farnham
Chicago
Gray
Iowa
Richards
Annual Iowa Railroads Report Highlights Big 1898 Gains
Des Moines reports show thirty five Iowa railroads with the largest year to year earnings gain in a decade except one. Earnings rose 19.4 percent from 1897 to 1898, expenses up 18.8 percent, and net earnings up 71.6 percent. Total employees grew from 26,600 to 30,009 and salaries rose notably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Lowa
Tragic Infant Burned In Smithland House Fire
In Smithland the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Harris died from severe burns after an older sister scattered hot coals onto the bed while the mother was away. The child was burned beyond recognition when the mother returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Dee
Smithland
Percy Harris
Iowa Tragedies and Legal Moves Stir State News
A series of Iowa incidents includes H E Mountford crushed under a train at Adel and A B Stentz killed in Ottumwa yards. Ely Craft injured near Hedrick and a Granger farmer fatally mangled in Des Moines Northern Western switch work. Cedar Rapids contemplates court action against Geo F Henry. Frank Troutman robbed near Lucas. Humboldt case awards one dollar damages. Des Moines businessmen press for a special congress session on gold standard and greenback retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adel
H. E. Mountford
Des Moines
Ely Craft
Hedrick
Des Moines Northern & Western Railroad
Cedar Rapids
Green
Dr. Green
Geo. F. Henry
Frank Troutman
Wm. Sanders
Lucas
Troutman
Oliver Nitcham
Darby
Iron Bridge
Ollie Nitcham
Humboldt
Hessell
Friends of the Woman
McKinley
Congress
Allison
Gear
Iowa
Peace Treaty Signed by All World Peace Commissioners
In Paki December 15 a long session of peace commissioners concluded with the signing of a seventeen article treaty of peace after careful reading in Spanish and English. The two nations each signed two copies, one for archives, with parallel English and Spanish texts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pakis
Moore
United States Commission
Senor Villa Rutia
Spain
Ojeda
President appoints Wade governor of western Cuba
Major General Wade, head of the U S evacuation commission, is set to become military governor of western Cuba. General Greene governs Havana city with cleaning and sanitation measures under way. Spanish civil governor Senor Fernando de Castro backs the effort as flags begin to change. Evacuation of Havana province is complete except for 12,000 troops likely to move to Cienfuegos before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Wade
Cuba
Havana
Wade
United States Evacuation Commission
McKinley
Greene
Senor
Fernando de Castro
Cienfuegos
Cuba Porto Rico and Philippines discussed at cabinet meeting
Washington reports that at the cabinet meeting the administration reviewed peace treaty details for Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines. Cables from Dewey and Otis in Manila described troop needs to control the Philippines under military government. Official denial issued of any sale to another government or consideration of sale to Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Japan
Supreme court to hear Quay conspiracy case appeal
The supreme court granted a rule allowing defendants in the Quay conspiracy case to challenge the writ petition and move proceedings from the court of quarter sessions to the supreme court. The rule is returnable January 7 and all actions are stayed. This likely delays the trial beyond the January 17 legislative vote for a new U.S. senator to replace Quay.
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 reclaimes the six day race title at Madison Square Garden. He breaks his own world record by twenty four miles, finishing at 2007 miles and leads Frank Waller of Boston by twenty two miles. Prize money totals 1700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
New York
Charles W. Miller
Chicago
Madison Square Garden
Frank Waller
Boston
Wheeler to resign seat in Congress while keeping army commission
Washington December 10 Major General Wheeler will resign his seat in congress and retain his army commission. The decision follows questions about the legality of holding two government positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Washington
Congress
Army
United States
Paris Treaty Nears Signature Finalization
The United States and Spanish peace commissions have completed the treaty and only signatures remain. A Mississippi editor notes vacationing amid nature, joking about Pascagoula Democrat-Star. In New York, a horse belonging to Charles Winters died after a bee sting caused it to overturn a hive and suffer multiple stings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
Mississippi
Nature
Pascagoula
Ex-Minister Barrett Urges Action Over China Crisis
Former U S minister to Siam John Barrett returns from Pekin and Chinese ports and warns the China situation is critical. He says Manchuria is Russian territory, New Chuang is Russian controlled, and urgent united action is needed to enforce reforms, protect open door policy, and avert partition that would hurt American and British interests in Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett
England
America
Shananai
John Barrett
United States
Siam
Pekin
China
Manchuria
Russia
New Chuurang
Germany
France
Asia
Persecuting the Clergy in Philippine Insurgency
San Francisco dispatch reports Aguinaldo after renouncing Catholicism launches persecutions of friars. Insurgents capture friars near Manila, tie them to stakes, and burn them. expeditions planned for Visayas islands. Several high ranking commanders defect as Macanulos seeks to displace Aguinaldo. Gatanes islands seized. governor of the islands has been taken prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
San Francisco Dispatch
China
Manila
Visayas Islands
Macanulos
Gatanes Islands
France Prepares Claim On Cuban Bonds After Treaty
Paris observers foresee a post treaty clash between France and the United States over Cuban bonds. France reportedly plans to challenge the repudiation by arguing the treaty shifted responsibility to America and seeks pledges or guarantees for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
United States
Spain
America
President transmits Hawaiian commission report to Congress
The president forwarded to Congress the Hawaiian commission report with three bills for governing Hawaii. The principal bill outlines the government plan, while the other two address subordinate issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaiian Commission
Washineton
Congress
United States
Savannah Farewell Review For Seventh Army Corps
Forsyth Park Savannah Ga hosted a farewell review as 16000 troops passed before General Lee prior to voyage to Cuba. The president sent Powell Clayton Arkansas as ambassador to Mexico and Spain faces rising unrest amid bankruptcy. Afton man J B Goodie arrested on seven counts of forged notes linked to Studebaker, with $1500 estimated loss. River and harbor appropriations for 1900 include Duluth Superior harbor 300000 and Missouri River works totaling over 5 million across several segments.
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 Harbor
Illinois and Mississippi Canal
Mississippi River
Ohio
Missouri
St. Paul
Missouri River
Sioux City
Minneapolis
Stubbs Ferry
War Department Inquiry Reveals Tentage and Supply Disputes
Records from the War Department inquiry outline Colonel Lee defending Chickamauga tentage as adequate while noting cut downs on regular officer and troop tents. Paymaster General Stanton says volunteers in Cuba and Porto Rico were paid on return to the United States. Other testimonies cover railroad rates, Red Cross access, medical shortages, and coastal defense contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lee
Chickamauga
Stanton
Cuba
Porto Rico
United States
Hecker
Alder
Red Cross
Medical Department
Sternberg
Alger
Santiago
Howard
Department of Santiago
Siboney
Flagier
Bureau of Ordnance
Washington budget aims at tariffs and Hawaii rule
The fifty-fifth Congress plans essential appropriation measures and likely Hawaii government legislation plus army expansion. Few major actions expected beyond budgets and the army build up, with a possible Nicaragua canal bill urged by supporters in both houses. Western war outcomes shape but do not alter the limited session goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hawaii
Fifty-Fifth Congress
Senate
House
Hawaiian Islands
Heroism on the Ocean The Vedamore Rescues Londonian Survivors
The Vedamore of Liverpool arrived in Baltimore with 45 shipwrecked mariners from the Londonian of London. The Londonian, outbound from Boston to London with cattle, foundered after a gale on November 23. Twenty-five crew members perished, while the Vedamore's crew conducted a daring rescue at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londonian
Baltimore
Johnson Line
Vedamore
Liverpool
London
Boston
Miles' Bill in the Senate and Other Notes
Senator Hawley introduces a reorganization of the army identical to General Miles's plan. A new apartment house lighting feature uses motion of doors to control electricity for closets. In Sligo Ireland mourners discover a coffin too long for the grave and the widow recalls her husband wished to be buried with his silk hat on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Senate
Wasnixeron
Dee
Hawley
Sligo
Ireland
Fifty Fifth Congress Deliberations Across Senate and House
Washington reports show the Senate adjourned after a lengthy reading of the president's message. Legislation included a resolution to investigate the war department, honors for Helen Gould, and revenue bill amendments. House and Senate action touched on military affairs, pensions, and the Nicaragua Canal debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Howse
Sulzer
Committee On Military Affairs
War Department
House
Committee On
Wheeler
Helen Gould
Congress
Moody
Cousins
Hepburn
Iowa
Hepby
Sherman
New York
Brundige
Mann
Bland Little
Bodine
Bartlett
Gillet
Corliss Updegraff
Marsh
Adamson
Dec
West
Gallinges
Pensions Committee
Spain
Morgan
Inflammatory Impartial on the Maine Disaster
The Imperial accuses certain U S factions of pushing war after the incident. The Maine explosion at Havana is linked to Spain with claims of a monstrous act. The paper argues Spain must face a world spectacle of national ruin if it denies responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maprip
Impar
United States
Americ
Havana
Spain
Dewey Fleet Strengthened With New Gunboats
Dewey will add serviceable ships to his force. The Bennington, now at Honolulu, is ordered to Guam to survey the harbor and establish a naval station. Helena reaches Manila and the Petrel and Cord return. combined, ships will support the president’s Philippines policy and the insurgents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Washington
Honolulu
Guam
Helena
Manila
Cord
Petrel
Philippines
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