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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
5
A reflective piece argues that seeking trouble signals weak judgment and that judging performance by opinion is common. It notes marriage as a potential faith cure and hints the New York horse show may add horses next year. It ends stating shine comes from substance, not mere friendship.
An Alder man in Colorado Springs is repelled from church for neglecting the means of grace and violating discipline. The case is tied to his associations with druggists selling drinks covertly, a detail noted as a contrasting factor.
The piece notes balloons and air ships multiply but travel by air remains impractical except in limited cases. It recalls Horace Walpole in 1784 doubting aerial navigation would be perfected in his era and suggests after a century most will share that sentiment.
The article recalls General Sherman urging that Indians be treated as he would wish, recounting his blunt kindness toward Navajo people. It notes the Navajo deaths on a harsh reservation after Kit Carson’s campaign and a chiefs plea to Sherman for relocation. Sherman responds by offering wagons and declaring the chief a friend.
The annual report shows 110 vessels in the navy with 30 armored including eight battleships two cruisers one ram six double turreted monitors and thirteen single turret monitors. Three more armored battleships are under construction and twenty five steel cruisers are in commission along with Bancroft Dolphin and Vesuvius.
Dr Watt notes coal production rose rapidly but lags behind rising use. Last year output reached 4,370,000 tons with 800,000 tons imported, the highest import except one year. Iron remains slow at 46,000 tons, while ore and fuel vary by region across Bengal Madras Bombay and Assam Burma.
In the Philippine Islands Spanish officials substitute public shootings of insurgents for bull fights. Unfortunate prisoners are shot in large numbers in the public square while military bands play, and the crowds enjoy the exhibition.
A reflective line on how a boy’s urge for knowledge can define character across years. The saying implies that persistent curiosity may produce wise individuals if nurtured through time and experience.
In Fairfax Iowa on December 8 an attempted Milwaukee Road hold up ended when agent F F Benedict opened fire, killing one robber and wounding another who escaped. Benedict was cleared by a coroner jury. The dead man was later identified as Frank Wolf of Amana. Wolf’s partner Henry Schultz was captured, confessed, and jailed on assault charges. Wolf’s father refused the body and it was buried in the potter’s field.
Susie Mains formerly Mrs. Susie Valeria Watson has filed for divorce from John Mains of Menlo Guthrie county after a Des Moines marriage in October. She cites his reputation as a murderer and alleges he murdered his first wife. She claims he is worth $10 000 and seeks her lawful share of his wealth.
The State Horticultural Society held its second day meeting in Des Moines on December 11. Officers elected include President F. M. Powell Glenwood, vice-president C. Fr. Gardner Osage, secretary George H. Van Houten Lenox, treasurer Wm. M. Bomberger Harlan, and regional directors G. B. Brackett Denmark M. G. Edwards Glenwood W. C. McElroy Newton B. Shoutz Correctionville B. F. Ferris Hampton Elmer Reeves Waverly. A. F. Callman Corning fills vacancy on the experimental committee.
The Harlan State Bank in Harlan was closed. Originated in 1872 as a private bank with $50,000 capital. Officials turned over assets to creditors. Two local firms tied to the case, one has assigned.
In Centerville seven arrests followed a drunken brawl among eight or ten tramps. A man named James Kelley was severely cut about the head and neck and is expected to die. Others suffered bruises from the fracas.
Des Moines date December 11 Charles L Thompson and George Burns were arraigned in federal court and pled guilty to the Quarry post office robbery The authorities say this is the eighth robbery at the Quarry post office in ten years with all robbers captured and convicted.
Orman Mc Pherson alias Chas Murphey confessed to Decatur police that he killed the Morning Sun marshal on September 20. He had been drinking for several days.
Fr. Doper reports a change in the Palmer incident near Evanston. Initial belief blamed tramps for shooting A. E. Palmer Jr.'s 13 year old son. now one boy admits the other did the shooting while the other denies it. Details remain scarce.
Miss Rhoda A. Geiger pursues damages from A. C. Payne in Ringgold breach of promise case. Supreme Court affirms lower court ruling awarding Geiger $16,000 after evidence she was the defendant's accused paramour and later abandoned. Payne, a wealthy widower with estimated worth $50,000 to $75,000, faced the suit.
Mose Bruner, who had been on trial for chicken theft in Hedrick and acquitted, traveled with a constable and attorney toward What Cheer. Near his Shanghi residence he walked ahead and was found dead at dawn with three bullet holes. Coroner investigates. shooting likely occurred about midnight.
W C Bremer was sentenced by Judge Woolson to three years in the penitentiary and a $2596.66 fine for embezzling Boone postoffice funds. His wife fainted in court when sentence was pronounced. The stolen money was lost in stock market speculation.
The Illinois Central Railroad depot in Independence was blown open at noon and about $90 in cash plus many notes and mortgages held by Agent Fuller were stolen. Several witnesses heard the blast though no one was present at the depot. A large group of tramps has been arrested in connection with the crime.
In Poweshiek district court Judge Ryan overruled a motion for a new trial in the Richard Rowe case and sentenced Richard Rowe to three years in the penitentiary. The defendant is the brother of Chester A. Rowe of Poweshiek.
The jury in the state against W. E. Bullard returned a guilty verdict on forgery charges. Bullard served as secretary of the late state senate.
In Fairfax the killing of a young man named Loescher by the station agent exposes a long running Iowa and Johnson county gang. Crimes have occurred for years and local authorities struggle to respond. A Cedar Rapids sister is believed to be the gang’s fence.
Bennie Freeman twenty from Missouri Valley shot his father Dr. George Freeman twice then fled down the street and killed himself. The doctor was not seriously wounded. Bennie had recently come from Stockton California. His mother, a divorced woman, lives in Athens County Ohio.
Des Moines reports judge Scott M. Ladd has tendered his resignation as judge of the Fourth judicial district after his recent election to the supreme bench. The move follows the outcome of the statewide election and clears the way for a new district court appointee.
Miss Blanche Davis died from an overdose of lauda num in a Sanborn hotel amid a personal crisis. Bert Caldwell, who had vanished from Sevastopol in Des Moines, was located in Birmingham Alabama on December 2. He asks coal partner Claus Van Ginkel to continue collections and pay miners, claiming he will return. Caldwell allegedly took about $800 belonging to Van Ginkel’s brother. He left a wife two sons and a baby. friends expect his return. Hansen’s radical cough cure offers relief for tickling coughs and throat and lung healing. Rev. B Fay Mills, beloved evangelist, lectures on Social Regeneration in Des Moines January 6 7 and 8 at the tabernacle with topics Social Sickness The Social Revolution and The Social Salvation. Lectures fill seating capacity.
Havana reports on December 7 near Punta Brava that Antonio Maceo, famed Cuban insurgent, was killed after crossing the western trocha. Details from Dr Maxim Zertuch cite injuries to the chin and abdomen, with Francisco Gomez also killed. Spanish Weyler reportedly wounded in the engagement.
Washington sources say the sultan protested President Cleveland's message to Congress over Armenian massacres and Christian treatment in the empire. Mustapha Bey warned of action if amendments were not made, threatening diplomatic rupture. State Department later denied the Turkish minister's protest.
A building collapse in Xeres, Andalusia, burying 25 residents of a house and 85 people in an adjoining tenement, triggers a major disaster with many deaths and ongoing removal of bodies. Emergency crews race to recover victims in Camp Dec 12 report.
Ex Queen Liliuokalani reaches San Francisco from Honolulu aboard the steamer China. Passengers say she intends to travel to Washington to seek a final urgent appeal to President Cleveland for the restoration of her Hawaiian throne.
Washington December 11. Sherman, chairman of the republican caucus, named Wolcott Hoar Chandler and Gear to a committee to arrange an international agreement on silver as discussed in the caucus.
Circulating European tale credits a young Pole with saving General Skobeloff at Plevna. The Russian commander offered 100 rubles or the Cross of St. George. The Pole asked the value of the decoration and chose the cross plus 5 rubles.
The Cuban junta reports definite information from agents in Jacksonville that Maceo and his staff were assassinated by Dr Zertucha after being led across the trocha. The attack occurred with matchets, ending Maceo’s leadership staff. Havana meanwhile reports reinforcement arrivals of 6,000 troops aboard the San Francisco Monserrat Buenos Ayres and Sartrastegui.
Advices from Blantyre dated October 25 report two British columns marching against Angoni Zulus led by Chief Chikuski who invaded South Nyassaland, burned a mission station, and massacred villagers. Chikuski commands 30,000 while Britain has about 500 troops. Portuguese at Tete seek British cooperation. Anxiety rose in Blantyre as news spread of an impending attack.
General Weyler rode into Havana on horseback with two cavalry squadrons amid cheering crowds. Flowers were strewn along the route and he received a popular ovation to the palace. He claims the rebellion has been suppressed.
Rudolph Brockton of Osage township, a wealthy farmer, is held on $10,000 bond for murder after beating his 17-year-old daughter for not working in the field. Four weeks ago he dragged her to his barn and tied her to a wagon axle. she died from injuries.
A late report identifies the slain outlaw near Guthrie Oklahoma not as Dynamite Dick but as Black Graig, a famed west robber. He operated across Indiana Territory Arkansas New Mexico and Colorado robbing travelers holding up trains and killing many. A London cable notes Britain France and Russia plan reforms in Turkey forcing Abdul Hamid II to cede power. Also three nations agree to use warships to compel Dardanelles action if needed. George Allen who trained Sharkey for the Fitzsimmons bout confesses Wyatt Earp, referee, aided by Dan Lynch and Sharkey in a scheme to claim a foul and overturn the result. Washington dispatch says Senator Allison may become secretary of state. Sherman reportedly reluctant to accept.
The house ways and means committee will start work before the holiday recess on the tariff bill to be a main feature of the incoming administration. It seeks to perfect the bill for presentation to the fifty fifth congress in a special session called by President elect McFinley. The Dingley bill will be abandoned.
The Republican senatorial steering committee and Mark Hanna conferred at the capitol on the election of U S senators in North Carolina South Dakota Kentucky and Washington. They agreed to use all honorable means to secure elections and favored calling an extra session of Congress as soon as possible after McKinley’s inauguration.
The North German Lloyd steamer Salier ran ashore off Cape Corrobedo and foundered. All 210 passengers and 65 crew perished, including 117 Russians 35 Galacians 61 Spaniards and 1 German. The ship was en route from Bremen to Buenos Aires via Corunna and Vilgaria with most passengers in steerage.
Venezuela delays departure to Washington amid opposition to the boundary agreement negotiated with Great Britain by the United States. The Caracas cable notes cabinet acceptance but widespread opposition and potential withholding of consent.
In New York on December 14 Edward Hale of Ireland clinched first prize in the six day bicycle race. The final standings list Hale at 1 010.8 miles followed by Rice 1 882.6 Reading 1 865.3 Forster 1 829.4 Schock 1 776.2 Smith 1 754.7 and others, all surpassing the 1 600 mile record set by Albert Schock in 1893.
The German ship Rajah, Captain Bellmer, from Barry Wales, foundered in the Bristol Channel. Two crew members were rescued, while seventeen others perished.
The Daily News Rome correspondent reports that Spain has asked the pope to gauge whether European nations would back Spain in a war against the United States. The inquiry aims to secure European support or advice on the potential conflict.
Des Morins reports patent grants including Julius Anderson Kimballton for a milk heating and conveying apparatus to a centrifugal cream separator, W E Newton Newberg for an automatic gate opener, and J P Lewis Fraser for a reversible pneumatic sand distributor for railways.
Senate and House sessions in Washington report readings of presidential messages, adjournments, and key votes. Debates cover Dingley tariff plans, Cuba independence, and anti liquor in the capitol. Movements toward bi metalism plan and foreign relations notes appear amid routine calendar work.
A dispatch from St Peterspure notes widespread drought harming winter crops in southern provinces. Eastern areas show satisfactory conditions while western and southern regions remain in good shape overall.
Hampure December 14 dockers adopt a resolution to seek an agreement with players. A conference will pursue conciliation to end the strike and reach a settlement.
New York reports the steel monitor Puritan, hailed as the coast defense vessel, has been commissioned at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The move marks a significant step for coastal naval capability and defense readiness.
A Bath Maine woman clipped her stocking holding fifty six dollars when a garter broke while running for a street. The loss of money caused a minor incident.
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