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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1895
Page
6
The Ames Times notes a Portland minister who turned bank robber erred by mixing church charity with crime. The report frames the act as a grave misstep rather than a bold escape.
Reading the Philadelphia papers shows the election of either candidate for mayor in the city would be a shameful outrage.
The report states Japan has earned another victory over China as peace overtures from the Chinese fail to advance. It warns that continued resistance may leave China with nothing left to surrender.
The Southern physician who has asserted music possesses medicinal value may soon insist he has also discovered the law of gravitation.
The police census of Washington shows a city population of 269 628, up nearly 40 000 since 1890. Reports of a crush of office seekers at the capital are not exaggerated.
A supreme court justice refused to fine or admonish a man for whistling. The specific tune being practiced is not named and the judge’s ruling is not debated in this summary.
The French government withholds evidence while Captain Dreyfus defends his long military record and wealth. He states he never pursued women nor gambled for money and questions why he was blamed. The piece weighs whether he is a scapegoat.
Herr Kevurr supplies the Chinese with rifled guns unimpeded while some Berlin makers of guns and cartridges are caught producing war materiel for Celestials and promptly confiscated. The piece notes a gap between big and small users of legal murder tools.
The newly elected president of France was detained by a guard on Elysee grounds who did not recognize him. Confined briefly until his identity was confirmed he was later released and praised the guard for his fidelity to duty. President Faure is portrayed as calm and capable.
The piece argues that a helpless ship in distress requires prompt rescue. It stresses that engines out or steering lost or collision damage puts hundreds of lives at risk, and condemns anyone who ignores distressed crews as brutal for abandoning a floating people to the sea.
A critic argues for punishment of captains who ignore disabled vessels after collisions. He cites several modern cases where officers of undamaged ships failed to render aid, refusing assistance that basic humanity would demand.
The Yale student at large vents concern over food quality in Commons halls and in town. He aims to nourish moral and intellectual growth and bolster football readiness during occasional metropolitan visits, while fellow students voice agreement on ample feeding.
The annual report of the match trust notes the corporation is profitable and consumer complaints are absent. Under its monopoly, match prices have fallen to a trifling amount, while quality remains high.
A brief, blunt notice notes Warp McAllister as a man in a line of work deemed dispensable for the country with no significant loss to national needs. The statement stresses the profession’s marginal value and Worm Allen’s role within it.
Ben Swede, a Macy farm resident in Grundy county, disappeared on February 11 and was found dead in a hay stack with two bottles nearby. The 28 year old Norwegian descent man may have died from exposure or self harm. foul play is considered possible though no enemies are known. Grundy Center coroner held an inquest to clarify the circumstances.
In Dubuque area near Graff Station farmer John Traeg was killed instantly after being struck by a Chicago Great Western passenger train while crossing the tracks with a load of wood. Separately, Luxemberg teacher Prof. Miller was fatally shot by neighbor Peter Hess after dawn confusion over borrowing a cutter.
Wilma Garrison, five, of Sacramento City, was badly burned when her dress caught fire after opening a door she mistook for a stove. Her mother smothered the flames as onlookers rushed to help. the girl remains in critical condition but is expected to recover.
Mrs. J. C. Yetzer wife of the Cass County Bank president jailed on fraud charges secured bail signatures in Oska loosa and Atlantic. Baxter approved the bond and Thomas Meredith joined as partial bond sponsor. Yetzer, in poor health, may die before a potential appeal is decided by the supreme court.
Jesse Young a colored barber clashed with Joseph Walker a Soldier's Home inmate. Young drew a razor and cut Walker across the hand and near the heart but Walker dodged. Young fled and is at large. Walker was hospitalized.
Spa Grove Feb 16. Judge Couch granted a temporary injunction against the Gothenburg saloon, refusing consent to operate. The ruling is hailed as a victory by temperance supporters.
Orrumwa reports two unknown assailants, described as Negro men, raided Hop Lees laundry last night, brutally maltreating the Chinaman and seizing $700. Suspects were quickly captured by police and indicted by the grand jury.
Des Moines February 18 receivers for the Des Moines Union Building and Savings Association report liabilities of 199334 and assets of 69419. The firm is accused of mismanagement. W S Richmond, once connected with the association, withholds books and resists court order to produce them.
George W. Noble prominent liveryman and Linn county Republican chair is under arrest for assault with intent to kill. He visited his wife’s apartment while drunk and fired a revolver. the shot misfired as she blocked it. He had married a second wife six months earlier and ordered her from the home last week.
Cepar Ramos Feb 19. Charles Campbell, a fireman on the Chicago & Northwestern limited No. 1, toppled from the cab and was instantly killed near Bertram in an unexplained incident.
A white miner J. W. Todd died at a Carbonado mine after a collapsed wall. Gov. Jackson named A. J. McCreary to the First judicial district bench, replacing the late J. M. Casey. Ottumwa saw Bateman confess to the Burlington train robbery on January 12 and receive five years. Wright County records describe a unique, precedent likely case. In Eagle Grove a discharged railroad man’s wife won $500 against a druggist for supplying liquor. Fort Dodge post mortem pointed to apoplexy with possible foul play in a dead man’s case. Sioux City saw rising highway robberies. a streetcar robbery led to James Delaney’s arrest. W C T U events included a 300-women temperance crusade challenging local saloons with law readings. William Garrett, long-time Iowa I C O F grand secretary, died of Bright’s disease in Burlington. he had served forty-three years as grand secretary and twenty-one as bank cashier.
District organizer Mark Wild of the American Railway Union accuses John McBride of giving $600 as a strike settlement to halt Hocking Valley trains. McBride denies sourcing from operators and calls the claim false. The miners’ convention exiles Wild and reelects officers, naming P. H. Penna as president and Patrick McBryde as secretary-treasurer.
In New York on February 19 the electrical workers 900 strong struck after a long dispute with employers. The building trades board warns of a citywide walkout if any nonmember hires occur, potentially pulling 80,000 men from work across a fifty mile radius. Wages were not the issue. the dispute centers on hours.
Washington February 17 The district court of appeals upheld a lower court ruling denying John G Moore of New York an injunction against the internal revenue commissioner to stop collecting income tax An appeal was filed to the Supreme Court likely next month Collectors nationwide begin receiving returns and some include cash with the return The tax is not due until July 1 and collectors asked if early payment is allowed Miller replied payment may be accepted anytime if the return is correct
Reports state Isaac P. Gray former Indiana governor and Cleveland appointee as minister to Mexico died in the City of Mexico on May 14. The obituary notes his public service and diplomatic role.
In Columbus Ohio on February 14 delegates of the Knights of Labor voted to form an independent organization. A constitution committee was appointed and is at work with claims that 75 percent of the old knights will join the new body. On February 15 in Columbus confirmed the secessionist group elected William B Wilson of Blossburg Pa as general master workman. The split could disrupt the old Sovereign Hayes faction with 15 000 members versus an anticipated 45 000 in the new order.
The Times rivals Brockton papers as an eight page seven column daily with a twelve page Saturday issue. It is owned by W. L. Douglas with Col. J Armory Knox as manager and representative. The paper is independent in politics and prints on a Hoe press signaling solid initial circulation.
News from Helena Montana reports the total extermination of a 2500 sheep flock owned by Helena men and the death of shepherd Eugene Watts in a sudden blizzard near Oka after a warm afternoon. Other herders’ efforts failed as the storm struck without warning.
Honolulu advices say the ex queen faces damaging evidence on the steamer departure and is likely to be found guilty. It is believed she may be allowed freedom on her own recognizance after sentence.
Sacramento reports the defeat of the woman suffrage bill in the senate 48 to 23. Arizona House approves a woman suffrage bill by two thirds vote. Oklahoma sees Representative Spencer push a resolution to investigate the Oaklawn insane asylum where deaths approach 50 percent and patients are never discharged. Bismarck votes 28 to 0 on resubmission of the prohibitory amendment after a long session. Tennessee notes Senator A Newson’s resignation from the Fourteenth district and Gov Turney’s inaction with criticism of legislature expenses and committee overreach.
The two republics agree on an equitable settlement with a defined boundary and Guatemala to pay damages for Mexican property. Guatemala will officially accept Mexico conditions next week and publish details in the Diario Official. Ignacio Mariscal says Guatemalan delays may continue and the issue is not yet resolved.
A Paris deputation of farmers asked the minister of agriculture to note the danger of infection from diseased American cattle. The minister said experts would decide soon after reviewing the issue.
Kings county grand jury reports indictments against President Norton and Superintendent Quinn of the Atlantic Avenue railroad on two counts for violating the ten hour labor law.
The report notes a copyright awarded to Reed & Callk ins for The Hustler's Emporium. It mentions a patent allowed to W. F. for a water controlled pug mill system, and an improved hook and eye by G. E. Mellen. It states eight US patents were issued to Iowa inventors and that printed patent drawings cost 25 cents, with free information for inventors.
Senator Perkins from the education and labor committee reports a bill to create an industrial commission of twenty one persons to arbitrate labor difficulties. The committee's written report estimates total losses over the past six years at 98 556 65 percent.
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