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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1899
Page
11
In North London a sentimental tale follows Arnold Preston who, after failed loves, confides in Mary Culliford. A park confession prompts Mary to reveal her true feelings and Preston to propose, ending with their engagement and the author noting fate may bless such misadventure.
In New South Wales a railway station between Berrigan and Finley named Wait-a-While remains unchanged after a dispute with Sydney authorities. Residents argued the name honors family history, while officials sought a modern rename. The commissioners ultimately allowed the historic title to stay.
Lord Charles Beresford claims torpedo boat service injures mind and body after a year. British rules grant one week off per month’s service. Austria seeks to ease the strain. Austrian boats tested on the Thames proved pleasanter than English ones.
A Para newspaper entomological editor reports a striking pest, a wasp with a spiral sting. The insect is said to inhabit a phosphorus region and its sting allegedly imparts a phosphorus flavor to everything the victim tastes and smells.
The Detroit Free Press quotes a couple, Henry asks Eleanor if she will cook for him after they wed. Eleanor replies with humor that she will, but suggests hiring someone else to do her cooking.
A compact survey of famous figures from Darwin to Twain, Shelly, Edison, Coleridge and Johnson, describing their reactions to babies. It links Darwin’s early experiments with infant feet to Edison’s phonograph curiosity and Twain’s reluctant respect for his firstborn.
Dialogue notes an exchange about Barker's alleged threats and the speaker's retaliation, suggesting tension and potential motive. The fragment implies a personal dispute and prior confrontations without detailing dates or locations.
Andrew Lang enjoys fishing. Czar and czarina are keen walkers. Mrs. McKinley’s health improves after Warwick ton trip, gaining twenty pounds in two years. Elsa Neumann earns a Berlin doctorate cum laude. Three Thomas B. Reeds in Congress. Robert Taylor, Grand Island sheep raiser, owns 90 000 sheep across Wyoming. Sir William Harcourt reads extensively and critiques literature. Col George R M Harvey, Havana street railways buyer, is a former journalist. Sallie Faulkner visits her army lieutenant brother in Wyoming and rides a brancho mastered by only one man at the fort.
World Washington dispatch reports Brig Gen Charles F Eagan guilty under charges with dismissal from service and no mercy. Court was unanimous and began with McKee testimony, suggesting possible emotional insanity. Witnesses recalled described Eagan's excited state and considered him emotionally unwell.
Washington reports Gen Otis warned cabinet of Manila defense measures and doubled picket lines after Aguinaldo’s forces were estimated at 40 000 to attack was welcomed as the only way to move forward Gen Miller would land on Panay to strike Noilo if Filipino assault occurs
A board of army officers convened as a court martial for Brigadier General Charles P. Eagan with two charges: conduct unbecoming an officer and prejudice to good order. Testimony shows Eagan claiming immunity and emotional testimony about Miles’s attacks, ending with a verdict of dismissal with executive clemency recommendation.
Indiana bill to hold counties financially liable for lynching acts was indefinitely postponed by a 35 to 60 vote, with lawmakers arguing against making innocent taxpayers bear mobs' crimes. Governors and attorney general express chagrin at the defeat, while a senate substitution favors the state college faction on board of education reform.
Denver reports from Kokomo a mining camp between Denver and Leadville say the Colorado and Southern accommodation train is lost between Dickey and Kokomo after leaving Dickey at 5 PM. Snow slides are common and residents fear the train is buried under snow.
Warrants issued for the arrest of Dr. D. D. Hayes of Bunker Hill a leading Macoupin and Madison counties physician. He is accused of arson in Carlinville Illinois dated January 30.
Buffalo news: subscriptions to the Pan American exposition stock for 1901 rise to 1,000,000 dollars. Capital stock will be increased from 1,500,000 to 2,500,000 dollars.
Madrid reports Spain has accepted the invitation to participate in the czar's universal peace conference, outlining the nation's intent to join talks and seek a global settlement.
Secretary Long prepared a bill to grant two months extra pay for service beyond U S borders and one month extra pay for service within the United States to officers and enlisted men of the volunteer navy force.
A severe earthquake struck Greece and the Ionia region with five distinct shocks. Villages were destroyed though no deaths are confirmed. Meanwhile in Philadelphia visitors inspect a narrow four story building at Chestnut and American streets housing a tailor, printer, sign painter, cigar shop, and restaurant. Mrs Josephine Curtis Woodbury retires from Christian Science work, claiming loss of faith in Mrs Eddy.
The Chicago Great Western Railway reports for the first week of January 1899 an earnings rise of 12,653.14 dollars and for the second week a rise of 17,357.79 dollars compared with January 1898. Total increase since July 1st fiscal year to date amounts to 182,869.26 dollars.
An exploration of the term rores, describing individuals with too little or excessive originality and how society labels them. The discussion weighs social perceptions and potential implications for creativity.
The Passenger Department of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois issues a handsome illustrated book titled Our Southern Staters. It describes Cuba and Porto Rico travel and West Indies sites with many illustrations. It highlights two fast daily through trains and routes, with free copy available through C. L. Stone, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chicago.
John Reinhoel of San Francisco tried to kill himself by inhaling gas. A friend found him and revived him but the gas formed a heart blood clot that traveled to the leg, causing gangrene and necessitating amputation.
The piece asserts Hill does not control B O and has shown no desire to do so. It notes general manager selection with Underwood approved, and delays linked to Soo Line issues. Hill’s investment is substantial but not controlling, with broad harmony in B and O circles. Some women age themselves trying to look young.
The Monon Route links Chicago with Washington via H and D, B&O S W, and B&O Through Sleepers depart Chicago daily at 2:45 a m with Dearborn station arrival at 9:30 p m and progress to Cincinnati 11:20 a m Washington 6:47 a m and Baltimore 7:50 a m promising comfort and convenience for eastern travel. Satan invariably smiles when a woman falls in love with the wrong man.
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