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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1899
Page
4
The column presents aphorisms on wealth, debt, marriage, opinion, reputation, horseless carriages, complaint habits, runaway matches, and Christian frugality. It compiles wry maxims attributed to various voices including an old bachelor and references to Adam and Eve.
Late reports say foreign powers press to shape Philippine affairs with Aguinaldo used as a figure in their scheme. The remark notes the public frustration when complimented yet told the situation is beyond understanding.
The remark suggests that efforts to save Cuba from what it calls professional Cubans will generate friction but is expected to succeed in the end.
A clipped critique outlines bleak personal losses and broad views on Spain and China. It notes Weyler's chance to gain power as US funds flow to the Spanish treasury, questions Ito's reform stance, and jests that Rockefeller would build the Nicaragua canal with dominant US ownership implied.
With Choate abroad in London Depew in the senate and Roosevelt holding the governor’s chair Mr Platt is expected to have substantial involvement in political maneuvering and influence.
A Massachusetts court decision holds that all gifts given to a prospective bride before marriage become her sole property. The ruling tightens restrictions on the returning of presents by disappointed suitors and marks a shift in marital property norms.
In San Juan Puerto Rico on December 9 the main plaza hosted the showing of American flags to all city schools principals teachers scholars and orphans. Each school marched with a youthful flag bearer symbolizing new hopes and wider possibilities amid 600 island schools the token aims to inspire lasting significance in children.
A French invention combines a gun stock with a four inch diameter leather covered barrel and a square breech box. The device aims at objects in flight to trigger a camera shutter and capture images on film. twelve shots are possible and reloading mirrors a conventional camera.
Alfalfa is recommended for railroad planting as a fire preventive because it stays green during fire season and can act as a fire barrier. The absence of a plowed fire strip along the Union Pacific line through 1,000 acres of alfalfa on the Watson ranch west of Kearney Nebraska is cited as proof of its protective value.
The Iowa state board of control announces a six month balance of 92285 in credit for all thirteen state institutions. Despite a legislated per capita cut to insane hospital funding, monthly balances increased until a dip from winter purchases. January supplies will be heavy, but a steady rise is expected over the next six months.
Mason City news reports two men escaped serious harm when their team ran away along a high embankment. One man George Hughes remained unhurt while George Fawcett suffered a head wound after tumbling down a thirty foot drop during the incident. A pair of dogs barking spooked the team triggering the plunge as they traveled the country roads.
Des Moines Jan 27 The supreme court held that first class cities must pay current expenses before settling old debts in the N C Phillips vs W B Reed case. Judges Robinson and Granger dissented urging warrants be paid in order of presentation.
Des Moines January 28 The supreme court confirmed E. E. McPeek of Henry county judgment for 300 dollars against the Western Union Telegraph Company. The delay in delivering a telegram cost the arrest of a murderer and McPeek would have received a 300 dollar reward.
The body of Henry Kreuger was found hanging in an outhouse behind the WaveEALY post office. He had committed suicide, believed to be caused by mounting debts. Reports say he faced eviction over unpaid house rent threatening his family.
An Ottumwa fire almost destroyed Morgan & Co. drug stock and damaged Scott & Co. jewelry stock. Both firms share a single storefront. The origin is unknown. It marks the second blaze there in a year. Loss partly insured.
Dubuque officials fund the citys floating debt of 300000 with twenty year bonds at 23g percent. The move follows a change in law allowing seizures of floating debts by Iowa cities. The debt had been accruing 6 percent. May Be Wals Murderer In Sioux City a man calling himself John Mahoney is arrested as a suspect in the Staunton murder. A 2000 dollar reward is offered for Matthias.
A. W. McCall of Creston Iowa won first prize in the separator class at the national convention of creamery butter makers in Sioux Falls with a score of 97.
In Iowa Falls on January 27 L W Ball s restaurant burned completely after a gasoline stove exploded. Carrie Bervick an employee died from burns. The fire caused total losses of about 3000 with 900 on the building and 700 on stock insured. Harsh weather and gale hindered firefighters who battled two hours. Fire walls saved adjacent blocks Elsworth K P I C O F suffered smoke and water damage.
Iowa school children hold weekly essay contests for Des Moines Daily News. The prize is an elegant framed picture for the winner in each week’s essay, printed in News Junior. Subscriptions are affordable at $1 yearly, 75 cents six months, or 50 cents three months.
Des Moines reports State Auditor Frank Merriam refused a 33 percent tax payment from Aachen & Munich Insurance, accepted only without protest. Merriam follows Attorney General Remley by requiring non protest payments for foreign companies to do business. suit to recover protested taxes pending before the supreme court. payment deadline is February 1.
Relatives of G B McFall of Oskaloosa have repaid 175 dollars to Robert Scott on a bad check from an Os ka loosa bank. McFall is in Kansas City and his wife believes he has run into trouble. In Rockford a post office was robbed of 125 dollars in cash and an equal amount in stamps after an expert safe breach. Postmaster Campbell avoided loss as money was found in the waste basket. Drake University official W J Monilaw set a world record of 7 feet 6 31 inches in the double foot kick during a gymnasium meet prior to the state pentathlon selection.
A wholesale grocery house Warfield Howell Pratt Co in Webster City burned completely causing about 7000 in losses. Hours later Fred Bergfall boot and shoe stock burned for about 5000. Firemen battled eleven hours in a gale with subzero temperatures.
The Lorimer bank robbers G. W. Murray and Charles Stewart serve five year sentences in Fort Madison penitentiary. Keokuk builds a municipal rock pile to employ the unemployed, using rock from its quarry for macadam by prison labor previously. Ottumwa notes questions about Gid 3B McFall as checks bounce, with $175 by Robert Scott for Hedrick.
Senor Lopez, Aguinaldo envoy, delivers a third appeal to the U S State Department seeking official recognition for the Philippine Republic. The Manila situation worries Washington as General Otis fears insurgent action and warns of potential conflict.
Loxpon January 27 Russia appoin ts four consular officials to reside in the Soudan despite the Anglo Egyptian convention banning foreign consuls there without England's consent. Moscow says it seeks accurate knowledge of political and commercial developments and will aid Russian merchants.
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. Women at Cavite mass meeting pledge to petition Aguinaldo to permit women to bear arms if needed.
Report from Brousses dated January 28 describes a serious Congo Free State rebellion linked to harsh rubber quotas. Natives burn villages and massacre inhabitants who resist. Rebels gain ground amid widespread violence and desperation.
Des Moines area notes list patent approvals pending issuance for J. T. Lackey Gosport automatic water lifting system, T. Weinhart Boone hot water attachment, J. M. Camp Des Moines horse shoe with cushion, and E. Losse Lake City automatic stock waterer. Also mentions free consultations by Onwie & Co. patent solicitors. Then a joke about a Mormon and a bimetallist and a Wichita couple marrying in a theater area stunt.
Former United States Attorney General Augustus H Garland died after suffering apoplexy while addressing the Supreme Court. Born June 1 1832 in Tipton county Tennessee he served as U S senator cabinet member and Confederate official. He never married and died within ten minutes of the onset.
General Otis recalls the Fifty-first Iowa from Iloilo to repair the transport Pennsylvania aboard which the regiment has served since leaving Honolulu. The Eighteenth Infantry and Sixth Artillery stay at Iloilo indefinitely. The British battleship Centurion under Vice Admiral Edward Seymour has arrived.
Secretary Alger testified before the investigating commission in Washington asserting a general denial of charges against his administration. He said no department head neglected duties, no irregularities existed, and complaints were thoroughly investigated. He claimed no personal profit from contracts and no personal interest in public expenditures, noting army beef was traditional and not experimental.
The War Department canceled the order that would have required the Spanish Bank of Havana to collect Cuba taxes for the year ending June 30. General Brooke is to set up a new collection system with needed machinery.
The Porto Ric an treasury secretary estimates Spanish authorities diverted 300 000 to 400 000 pesos of trust funds deposited in the treasury. The funds include deposits from foreign life insurers public contractors officers and judicial officers and others. The amount kept rising.
Havana January reports say twenty thousand people are fed daily in Cuba with United States aid while interior sources warn of greater hunger. nineteen thousand are reported destitute in Matanzas.
A Manila dispatch reports the Filipino congress at Malolos authorized releasing Spanish civil prisoners and will soon liberate military prisoners. Also, Vienna dispatches suggest an understanding among Francis Joseph, the German emperor, and the Russian emperor to maintain peace for a prolonged period.
Multiple sessions feature Lodge and Clay on expansion, push for swift peace treaty ratification, and congress controlling postwar territorial terms. House debates army sizes, volunteers, and presidential discretion. Grosvenor urges executive restraint while Senate backs peace treaty and flags anti expansion.
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