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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1899
Page
10
A collage of aphorisms and light remarks on wealth reputation marriage religion and politics. The piece comments on debt habits appearance of virtue free will philosophy and sensational news about Aguinaldo Cuba and Keely with a wry tone. It mixes social satire with casual observations.
Weyler seeks influence at a pivotal moment as twenty million dollars in American funds arrive at Spain's treasury, signaling potential shifts in power dynamics and financial pressures in the country.
Marquis Ito asserts in a recent speech that Japan will press China for further reforms whenever China seeks a new round, signaling firm regional stance and readiness to act.
A remark suggests Mr. Rockefeller, who is said to own most of the United States, could be better suited than the government to build the Nicaragua canal. The statement frames Rockefeller as a dominant private builder.
With Choate in London Depew in the senate and Roosevelt as governor Mr Pratt is expected to play a significant role in political maneuvering and influence.
A Massachusetts court recently ruled that all gifts given to a prospective bride before marriage become her personal property. The decision narrows the rights of the groom and marks a shift in social privilege.
In San Juan Puerto Rico on December 9 the main plaza hosted a flag ceremony for 600 public and private schools. Principals teachers scholars and orphans marched with each school bearing the American emblem symbolizing wider possibilities and future aspirations.
A French device combines a gun and camera with a four inch barrel and leather covering. A square breech box with levers triggers a shutter to capture moving objects on film in up to twelve shots. The gadget could aid burglars and possibly assist justice, echoing microscope era tools.
Alfalfa is recommended for railroad planting as a fire preventive because it remains green during peak fire season and serves effectively as a fire guard. At the Union Pacific line through 1000 acres of alfalfa on the Watson ranch west of Kearney Nebraska the benefit of green cover for fire protection is demonstrated.
Des Moines reports the state board of control closed its accounts for six months, showing a $99,285 credit across thirteen state institutions. The board inherited deficits but built monthly balances, despite a $2 per capita cut for insane hospitals. January supplies loom heavy, with a forecast of growing balances through the next six months.
Near Charles City two men driving a team fell thirty feet down an embankment after a runaway started by barking dogs. George Hughes was uninjured while George Fawcett sustained deep head cuts but survived the crash.
Woodbury county gains $2,000 as C. Mott the gold brick swindler fails to appear for trial. Mott, released on bonds weeks ago, departed Sioux City in a manner suggesting he would not return. He is linked to a brass brick plated with gold offered to banker J. A. Davy of Pomeroy for $12,000. two accomplices were arrested while the prime conspirator fled.
In Des Moines on January 27 the supreme court held that first class cities must pay current expenses before old debts in the case of N. C. Phillips vs W. B. Reed. Judges Robinson and Granger dissented, supporting payment of warrants in order of presentation.
Des Moines January 28 E E McPeek of Henry county had his 300 judgement against the Western Union Telegraph Company sustained by the supreme court The suit was for damages from telegram delay that would have aided the capture of a murderer and earned McPeek a 300 reward.
The lifeless body of Henry Kreuger was found hanging in an outhouse behind the Waverly post office. Officials report he committed suicide, the motive seen as debt concerns after being warned his rent would not be paid, risking eviction for him and his family.
Ottumwa on January 28 reports a blaze nearly destroying Morgan and Co. drug stock and severely damaging Scott and Co. jewelry stock. The two businesses share a single storefront. The fire origin is unknown and this marks a second visit in the year. Total loss is only partly insured.
Dubuque council funds the city floating debt of 300000 in twenty year bonds at 2.34 percent. An old Iowa law barred such bonding but the new code allows it. It is the first deal of its kind in the state. The floating debt had been drawing 6 percent.
A man calling himself John Mahoney is detained in Sioux City on suspicion of being Otto Matthias, the alleged killer of W. H. Wall in Staunton last August. A $2,000 reward remains offered for Matthias. The prisoner claims prior residence in Oregon Illinois but denies knowledge of the Staunton crime.
Creston resident A. W. McCall earned first prize in the separator class at the national convention of creamery butter makers in Sioux Falls with a score of 97.
A gas stove explosion destroyed L. W. Ball's restaurant in Iowa Falls causing one death. Carrie Bervick, an employer, died in the blaze as the building and its contents were a total loss valued around 3,000 dollars. Firemen battled the two hour blaze amid zero weather and gale winds.
Des Moines Iowa January 30 The Des Moines Daily News runs weekly essay contests for school children with a framed picture as the prize for the best essay. Winning essays appear in News Junior the paper's children page. Subscription prices are $1 yearly 75 cents six months 50 cents three months.
Des Moines Jan 28 State Auditor Merriam declines to accept a 3 percent tax payment from Aachen and Munich Insurance Company made under protest. Attorney General Remley advised against issuing certificates to foreign firms unless paid without protest. Taxes paid under protest last year are in court. Aachen Munich is first to offer payment this year with a Feb 1 deadline.
Hedrick reports relatives of G I McFall of Oskaloosa have made good a $175 check to Robert Scott drawn on the Oska loosa bank with insufficient funds. Oskaloosa news says McFall's relatives will pay the protested checks. R D Holmes Ottumwa says no payments. McFall is in Kansas City. wife notes he may be in trouble.
The Rockford post office fifteen miles southeast of Mason City was blown open and $125 in cash and $125 in stamps stolen. Postmaster Campbell had dropped money in a waste basket untouched. An axe and tools were found. no clues to the robbers.
In Des Moines on January 30 W J Monilaw, Drake University physical director and student, set a new world record of 7 feet 6 inches for the double foot kick. He achieved the mark before a large Drake gymnasium crowd during the initial trials for spots on the Drake pentathlon team.
Webster City January 30 fires gutted the Warfield Howell Pratt Co wholesale grocery house causing about 7000 in loss. The boot and shoe stock of Fred Bergfall was burned later reducing valuables by 5000 as firefighters battled a eleven hour gale in sub zero weather.
Lorimer bank robbers G W Murray and Charles Stewart serve five year terms at Fort Madison penitentiary. Keokuk begins rock pile program with donated stone and hourly pay for the unemployed, using prisoners previously to macadam work. Ottumwa reports seek Gid 3B McFall in Oskaloosa after bounced checks. Robert Scott of Hedrick held for 175 dollars. 350 dollars in protested notes found in Oskaloosa courts. McFall long active in State Agricultural Society politics.
Senor Lopez, secretary to Agoncillo, hands a third communication to the U S state department seeking formal recognition of the Philippine republic. Manila reports warn of possible conflict as General Otis notes insurgent pressure and warns of danger centered on Manila.
Lonpox Jan 27 Russia ignores the Anglo-Egyptian convention prohibiting foreign consuls in the Soudan without English consent and appoints four consular officials to reside there. Moscow says it seeks to monitor political and commercial development and aid Russian merchants' activities.
The Malolos congress adopts the Philippine constitution and empowers Aguinaldo to declare war on the Americans. An American sentry kills a Filipino artillery captain at the Tonto outpost. The native press calls it a cowardly assassination. Women at Cavite vow to petition Aguinaldo to allow women to bear arms if needed.
From Brussels dated January 28, reports describe a serious Congo uprising against trading companies. Natives resist excessive rubber quotas, burning villages and massacres, and have achieved notable early successes amid escalating violence and fears the state may lapse into barbarism.
Iowa applicants seen as allowed on several patents yet to issue. J T Lackey Gosport for automatic water lifting system. T Weinhart Boone for stove pipe attachment to heat water. J M Camp Des Moines for a nailed horse shoe with attached cushion. E A Losse Lake City for automatic stock waterer with enclosed valve mechanism. Also a light anecdotal note about a Salt Lake City Mormon and a bimetallist reply.
Former United States Attorney General Augustus H. Garland collapsed with apoplexy while addressing the Supreme Court in Washington at 12:15 PM and died within ten minutes. Born June 11, 1832 in Tipton County Tennessee, Garland rose from Arkansas to prominence, served in Confederate bodies, and held Senate and cabinet roles under President Cleveland. He never married.
General Otis recalls the Fifty-first Iowa from Iloilo to allow repairs on the transport Pennsylvania, which has carried the regiment since leaving Honolulu. The Eighteenth Infantry and Sixth Artillery stay at Iloilo indefinitely. The British battleship Centurion, flagship of Vice Admiral Edward Seymour on the China Station, has arrived in Manila.
Secretary Alger testified before the investigating commission in Washington asserting a general denial of the charges against his administration. He said no head of a department neglected duties, no irregularities existed, and complaints were thoroughly investigated. He claimed no profit from contracts and no personal interest in public expenditures. The army beef was standard and not experimental.
Washington January 28 The War Department revoked the January 7 order that the Spanish Bank of Havana collect taxes in Cuba for the year ending June 30. General Brooke will be cabled to set up a tax collection system and introduce any necessary machinery.
The Porto Rican treasury secretary says Spanish authorities diverted between 300000 and 400000 pesos of trust funds held in the treasury. The deposits came from foreign life insurers public contractors officers lieutenants and judicial officers and others as the amount continues to swell.
TLAVANA Jan 28 reports twenty thousand people receive daily food from the United States in Cuba. Interior reports show continued charity need by the government with nineteen thousand destitute in Matanzas.
The Manila congress authorizes freeing Spanish civil prisoners and soon the military prisoners. Vienna reports credit to a German Austrian Russian understanding for extended peace. Cornell and Michigan professors of a Philippine inquiry depart for Hong Kong Manila to study governance.
The January Senate session featured Lodges and Mrs. Clay urging immediate ratification of the peace treaty with Spain, while Congress would hold power over postwar territorial issues. The House debated army reorganization with options for 100,000, 80,000, or volunteers, and final action due by 8 pm next session.
Report notes an upcoming three power meeting to resolve Samoa difficulties. A separate anecdote recalls a New Jersey man recounting a job case about an employer’s fair dismissal. Also a temperance man, H W Collingwood, notes his cow’s mischief with apples leading to milk punch.
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