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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1899
Page
4
The Ames Times shares wry sayings on politics and character. It lampoons Roosevelt era civil service chatter, defines tenacity and wit, and muses on statesmen, theft, love, and ribbing about embalmed beef and Eagan.
A collection of quips from prominent figures and headlines mocks taxes, pensions, and politics. Emperor William defends the Spanish war, Norton reportedly holds his view, Hetty Green seeks tax relief, Ted Sloan allegedly wins 400000 in stocks, Hobart leads a charity parade, and pension claims are disputed.
Spain successfully hid the eleven warships in Nicaragua Bay during the ongoing conflict, concealing them from enemy searches while preparations were made for their departure to Spain.
At a London competition for book cover designs prizes were awarded to two entries submitted by a "Miss Matthews." It later emerged that "Miss Matthews" was Princess Victoria of Wales, daughter of the heir apparent. None of the other competitors judges or her family knew of her participation.
Readers describe a Paris anti Jewish fund where a woman bans Jews with a 25 cent message hoping Reinach is skinned alive and a two year old is made to send five cents while a husband contributes 30 cents hoping he is boiled in oil. A devout elder prays for plague to exterminate Jews, illustrating how bigotry fuels violence and echoes St. Bartholomew's fear.
A New York table lists ninety two trusts formed in 1898 across all industries with total capitalization of 1.292 billion dollars and bonded debt pushing the total above 1.5 billion. Comparisons show the trust capital dwarfs 1896 wheat value and other sector totals.
The 1898 tomato packing season began in January with strong sales for future delivery and a sharp rise in acreage. The American Grocer's nineteenth annual report records a total output of not less than 6,797,806 cases, up 1,646,365 from 1897 or about 39 percent, second only to the 1894 peak.
The frozen body of Henry K. Fortune, about 60, was found under Baxter bridge. He likely slipped while crossing, was stunned, and died of exposure. Other reports note John Aber losing his farm home to fire, with Mrs. Aber and a child sick with la grippe seeking shelter. A major Iowa Central wreck near Lynnville injured six people including Dr. Clark and W. C. Mahaffey.
Des Moines reports state founder W Alexander Scott lies in an unmarked grave on Capitol Hill. He donated land for the old and present capitol sites and Governor's Square and gave 6000 dollars for the old capitol's erection. A petition for a monument was once filed but overlooked. now supporters aim to honor him with a marker.
Sheriff Stont of Des Moines lost two prisoners, J. E. Greenwood and James Daniels, while transferring three inmates to Fort Madison. A deputy failed to guard the other two, who broke for liberty in darkness and remain at large. The men were sentenced to four years for the Valley Junction storekeeper hold up.
Des Moines February 10 Assistant Paymaster W R Graham Cedar Falls with the Forty-ninth at Havana reports Iowa soldiers in good health. He recommends transferring them to the hills by May first to preserve their health.
CENTERVILLE February 11 The first company of the new Iowa National Guard was mustered in by adjutant General Byers H C Haynes was unanimously elected captain C W Bradley first lieutenant and G C Haynes second lieutenant The company has forty five men and will be known as Company E Fiftieth regiment
Iowa Senator Gear introduced an amendment to the army appropriation bill authorizing the secretary of war to accept 400 acres of land within five miles of Des Moines for an army post, marking the first step toward establishing the installation.
Helm's general merchandise store at Rock Falls was robbed when thieves blew open the safe door. The side of the building was damaged and a quantity of goods was stolen. No clues have been found and the amount taken is not announced.
A disastrous fire in Williams at 34 below zero leveled six blocks in the town center including the post office. The blaze caused about 75000 dollars in losses with one fifth insured and nearly all post office contents destroyed.
A blaze in Grundy Center on February 10 damaged the hotel Herald printing office harness and furniture stores restaurant two millinery shops and a shoe store with estimated losses around fifty thousand dollars. Authorities report the fire caused extensive damage to commercial buildings and disrupted local business activity.
Starter, Feb. 7. Charles Croft of Slater died from freezing after a late bicycle trip to Madrid. It is alleged he drank more liquor than he could carry and fell from his bike about a mile from Slater. The 28 year old single man was found the next morning face down in the road, an aged mother survives.
Des Moines grocers vow to defend their oil and gasoline sales against Standard Oil. A Retail Grocers' Association meeting denounced Standard's tactics after Standard warned Crystal Oil to stop buying Paragon stock or risk losing supply. Wagons and price cuts to 30 cents for five gallons aimed to undercut Crystal, costing grocers profits.
Fire swept through the heart of the Belmont business section on February 10 destroying properties of J. B. White D. Eldred C. McGuire Dr. Galea and the Dunlop building. Loss estimated at about 30000 with roughly half covered by insurance.
Iowa dispatches report Private Benjamin Harbour of Oskaloosa among Manila casualties with no clear status. Fort Dodge’s Company G declines reorganization despite prior plans. A 17 year old rider dies after a Clinton yard accident. Iowa savings deposits rise by 11.9 million to 64.07 million. Mason City Fort Dodge suit seeks 15,444 for a worker’s death. Muscatine bridge collapse injures one and kills four horses. Doyle seeks receiver and charter forfeiture for Portland Gold Mining. Drew Wright county riot erupts in a courtroom battle causing multiple injuries.
American troops seized Caloocan after a 3:40 pm attack aided by the Monadnock and Utah battery. Kansas and Montana regiments led the assault, raising the U S flag at 5:30 pm amid heavy fire. American losses total 65 killed and 276 wounded with 25 missing. Filipino losses estimated at 2,500 killed.
Long dispatches describe multiple actions around Manila Caloocan and Sing Four works with American and Filipino forces. Casualty figures vary with reports of deaths and wounded among Americans and Filipinos, plus captures and strategic positions.
The Filipino junta in Hong Kong issues a harsh statement about the Manila fighting, accusing American troops of treachery and slaughter in Malate Paco Santa Ana and Malabon. They claim 4000 civilians killed, accuse Otis of aiming to influence the U S Senate, and say Aguinaldo’s commissioners were met with looting by Americans. They vow to appeal to Christendom.
In Siberia a Turgoso tribe reports a cloth cabin and three bodies near a balloon instruments site between Komo and Pit in Yeniseisk province. Police head travels to the Timur peninsula to verify if the remains are of the aeronaut Andree and his companions.
The president appointed a court of inquiry to investigate meat supplied to the American army in the Spanish American War and other related charges raised by General Miles against war administration. The panel includes Gen Wade Col George W Davis of the Ninth Infantry and Col Gillespie of engineers in New York.
Manila February 10 The Fifty first Iowa infantry attacked the village of San Roque near Cavite, driving insurgents back into the interior. Americans set the town on fire but suffer no fatalities in the engagement.
The state department declined to recognize the Austro Hungarian government's claim for indemnity over the Hazleton Pa killings on September 10 1897. A special opinion by Solicitor W L Penfield forms the basis for future national responsibility rulings in mob violence cases.
Washington official says the administration favors Philippine self rule under an American protectorate and would accept the sultan of the Sulu archipelago in charge.
A General Otis report totals casualties from engagements since February 4: 3 officers and 46 enlisted killed, 8 officers and 199 enlisted wounded, 2 enlisted missing. Other notes mention royal maid of honor salaries and Edward Bain of Kenosha who slept little before death.
The commission examining the War Department found fault with inefficient officers in volunteer regiments, praised regulars, and urged calling retired officers when needed. It cites excessive red tape, divided authority, overburdened quartermaster, and gaps in material supply. Some charges about General Miles beef rations are not sustained, while several corps receive high commendations.
The president has signed the treaty of peace with Spain, reported from Wasmxetrox Keb. on the 11th. The move marks the end of hostilities and sets terms for future relations.
President McKinley recently promulgated the court martial sentence for General Eagan who is dismissed and commuted to six years pension to cover the time until retirement in January 1995. Inquiries on the McEnery resolution show little chance of passage now due to strained U.S. insurgent relations at Manila. The House judiciary committee unanimously backs repealing disqualification against Civil War participants from serving on federal juries. German shepherds’ weather forecast predicts fair weather if wool shows signs of continuing warmth.
Des Moines February 7 report states that after 20 years of practice the caveat system may be abolished. Ex-chief Clerk Bowers is said to favor abolition and others including Doolittle Rogers and Baldwin weigh in on the potential end of caveats. Continuous patent service with 25 years of experience offers guidance on inventions and patents.
A lioness named Victoria at Sanger near London has given birth to cubs. The event is noted as possibly the largest litter at one time. The report mentions Queen Victoria's children as a point of comparison for historic births.
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