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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
5
Des Moines reports state railroad commissioners data showing a 4.49 million dollar rise in gross revenue for 1900. Operating expenses surged by nearly 4 million, 5311 more workers were hired, wages rose by about 2.96 million, and freight revenues increased by 1.86 million despite new revenues trailing the prior year.
Attorney E B Evans travels to Washington to argue before the interior secretary on Monona county's bid for a re survey of about 1600 acres along Blue lake borders. The dispute concerns county title to lands seized by neighbors and claimed under homestead rights. Similar swamp land cases have reclaimed thousands of acres for northern Iowa counties recently.
The Town Millers Association elected officers including President James Taggart of Knoxville, Vice President CC L. Mott of Des Moines, and Secretary Treasurer T. P. Rogers of Boone. A July meeting was set for Cedar Rapids.
Governor Shaw travels to Beaumont Texas with A Lang to discuss the Des Moines Rice Land company project. The Beaumont area lies four miles from the colony where oil has been discovered. The company considers sinking a shaft for oil on its own acreage.
J W Clark of Red Oak urges sending Company M to Washington for McKinley’s inauguration and offers to pay own expenses, asking if state transportation to Chicago can be provided. Judge Smith McPherson advocates, Red Oak residents back effort, with two companies willing to cover costs. Sioux City and Davenport must decide. General Byers insists a battalion minimum if any Iowa troops go.
Milton Remley on behalf of the state board of medical examiners files a demurrer to C. L. Parsons mandamus petition to compel issuance of a osteopathy certificate. The board argues lack of showing of regular college status and incorporation, constitutionality concerns, and that osteopath certificates would conflict with medical practice acts and other graduates' exam requirements.
Miss Alta Rockefeller daughter of Mr and Mrs John D Rockefeller married yesterday at her parents residence in New York to E Paramalee Prentice a young lawyer from Chicago.
Washington Jan 16 The house committee on post offices and post roads has nearly finished a staffice appropriation bill totaling about 122 million dollars. Rural free delivery funding rises from 1.75 million to 3.5 million dollars.
Des Moines January 21 The Iowa supreme court upheld a lower court ruling in Graybill v Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway Co deciding that whistle and bell signals at crossings protect animals as well as humans. The ruling declares failure to signal makes railways absolutely liable for any damages from such neglect and constitutes a misdemeanor.
Des Moines river fronters led by James H Windsor fail to stop the old court house's demolition by the board of supervisors after Judge Bishop dismisses Windsor's mandamus. Costs awarded to the court. River frontiers plan an appeal and seek a restraining order from the supreme court to halt construction until final decision.
A registered package said to hold $1000 in currency, consigned from Dubuque to Clarksville, disappeared from the Great Western railway mail car in Hampton. Postal clerk H L Morey forgot to deliver it and later found the desk empty upon return. Inspector Stewart of Iowa City investigates. no trace yet.
First Lieutenant John Morrison Jr. of the Fourth Cavalry shot and killed near Gap a P I, while away from his company. Morrison, an Iowa native and West Point graduate of 1892, is son of Hedrick postmaster Hon Jack Morrison who served in the Iowa legislature. He previously served with the Third Cavalry in the Santiago campaign and was transferred to the Fourth Cavalry in 1900.
West Point cadets from all four classes met in Grant hall and voted to end hazing in any form and to stop the practice of calling out fourth class men. Superintendent Mills forwarded the decision to General Dick, who praised the cadets and expected Congress to accept the pledge as genuine.
In Patterson New Jersey Walter McAlister Andrew Campbell and William Death were found guilty of second degree murder in the case of mill girl Jennie Bosschieter killed October 18. The jury required fourteen ballots. The maximum penalty is thirty years in prison. Judge Dixon called the verdict just.
Warren Manzel the 11 year old son of Mr and Mrs L Manzel has been missing since Jan 15 after being seen with an unknown youth. The boy wore a brown checked coat and officers search for him amid townwide alarm. The parents are described as wealthy.
The Royal Baking Powder Co announces a free 1901 almanac featuring daily weather forecasts by Prof. DeVoe. It highlights past meteorological accuracy and invites women readers to request a copy at 100 William St., New York.
Sioux City man John Hornick a long time voter since 1864 and Civil War veteran is ruled not a citizen by the United States Court of Claims. Despite damages of 4556 for cattle losses in the Black Hills Indians case his share is denied due to lack of proof that his father was naturalized.
Andrew Carnegie sent a check for 25000 by way of Speaker Henderson to Upper Iowa University. The gift finances library purposes though no formal restriction was attached. President Benton secured Henderson’s backing and introduced the proposal.
Jan 18. Census shows Oelwein could have saloons if enough names signed the consent petition. The board of supervisors at West Union threw out many signatures for missing dates, and since only one petition can be acted on annually, the effort is knocked out for at least a year.
The Iowa Supreme Court sustained the motion to advance the case State of Iowa ex rel Marsh W Bailey vs S W Brookhart to the head of the calendar. The cause is set for submission on January 23 at 9 a m in print with permission for printed arguments and oral argument by two counsel, one hour per side.
The US auxiliary cruiser Scorpion reaches Curacao en route to Guanaco near Venezuela amid rising clashes between rival asphalt firms. Washington protests are said to be defied, foreigners fear bloodshed, and diplomats in Caracas seek a resolution led by Ambassador Loomis.
Indianola report states Mrs Margaret Hossack charged with murder of her husband and indicted for first degree murder by Warren county grand jury. Judge Applegate refused bail last evening, keeping her in the county jail until the March term when the case is expected to be heard.
Indianola January 18 grand jury indicts Mrs Hossack for the murder of her husband John Hossack in the first degree. Trial is expected soon though not this month. Attorneys Henderson and Berry deny seeking a change of venue and express confidence in a fair Indianola trial.
Harrisburg January 18 A joint caucus of the senate and house democrats adopted resolutions expelling from the party those who aided the Quay Republicans in organizing the house and William J Garvin of Shenandoah who voted for Quay for U S senator None of the targeted democrats were present except Representative Samuel H Rothrock Senator J H Cochran presided
Senator Erickson presented to the trustees of Augustana college in Rock Island two land tracts in Wapello county of 120 and 160 acres each worth $30,000. The donation is described as a handsome gift to the college.
Creston January 17 Charles Still a baker was fatally struck by moving cars in Burlington yards. His son attempted a rescue but unable to free him witnessed his father's death. Still leaves a wife and six children in dire poverty.
A runaway Rock Island engine in Council Bluffs derailed a Wa bash train coach, killing porter Jesse Bell and injuring a woman passenger and two children. The engine then collided with and disabled another Rock Island train car.
Telegraph from Pretoria dated January 16 reports 3,000 Boers concentrated at Carolina Transvaal with Colville’s mobile column engaged near Van Tonderhoek. Boers driven off with heavy loss. Three hundred Boers entered Aberdeen looting stores before British infantry arrival.
Burlington January 18 George Anderson charged with the murder of Harry Linter of Cedar Rapids refused to plead at arraignment. An attorney was appointed to defend him and the trial is set to come up within a week or two.
In Fort Dodge on January 16 robbers entered L. H. Bu’s residence and stole the cash drawer contents including checks and cash belonging to the Model Woodmen of America of which Bu was treasurer.
A blaze in Burlington on January 16 wiped out the Northwest Cabinet Company's plant, a bookcase maker. About fifty workers were left without jobs as insurance covered $24,000 for a $20,000 loss.
Lord Roberts issued a war office appeal for 5000 yeomanry volunteers. British offensives pause as Kitchener readies new moves. Boers concentrate at Carolina and Ermelo, while 297 British released from Helvetia and Belfast captures.
London reports say Queen Victoria lies stricken with intestinal cancer and near death. The Prince of Wales appears to act in her stead in a practical regency while royal family members and officials gather at Osborne House amid uncertainty about her recovery.
Washington debates hinge on James Harlan appointment to Attorney General for Porto Rico amid Pettigrew opposition. House conducts lengthy sessions on army reform and river and harbor measures, with votes on canteen clauses and Great Lakes negotiations. Jamaica votes to resist Chamberlain policy as elections close.
Washington January 19 Republican senators agreed in a lengthy caucus not to set a day for taking up the Nicaragua canal bill for the time being. The decision was unanimous after Morgan pressed for action but Britain’s stance on Hay-Pauncefote treaty amendments remained undecided.
New York January 17 Cornelius L Alvord Jr the defeating note teller of the First National bank was yesterday sentenced to thirteen years imprisonment. The amount of his defalcation was six hundred ninety thousand dollars.
Columbia January 17. The South Carolina General Assembly unanimously re elected Hon B F Tillman to succeed himself as United States senator. Also in Topeka Kansas lawmakers condemned the Leavenworth lynching of Fred Alexander and urged full investigation and punishment of those responsible.
A fragmented note recalls a mental reserve memory. Readable phrases hint at a past event or institution linked to names and a place, though details remain unclear.
Helena Mont Jan 17 Hon W A Clark was yesterday elected United States senator to succeed Senator Carter. The vote confirms Clark as Montana's new U S senator replacing Carter.
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