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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1899
Page
4
A column from Ames Times by Hardin Pab presents pithy sayings on wealth virtue marriage and society. It blends quips about worry laziness charity deceit speech and social climbing with pointed humor about money love and recognition.
General membership in the YMCA opens to sailors and Marines on full privileges at any branch. Commodore Philip, ex Texas, chairs the special committee directing the new movement. If the members prove as steadfast as he, the association gains strong country goodwill.
The Journal notes 1 987 railway companies as of June 30 1897. Of these 1 037 kept operating accounts 819 were independent roads 218 were subsidiary roads. Leased roads 320 fixed rental 169 contingent rental 258 under uncategorizable agreement forms. Reorganization and corporate changes affected 14 942.39 miles of operated track during the year ending June 30 1897.
Dietetic chatter notes sugar officially recommended as part of soldiers’ food after German army tests. It is claimed to add weight, reduce hunger and thirst on long marches, and combat heat exhaustion, though some medical writers caution against manufactured sugar. They urge using natural saccharine sources like dates figs and raisins.
Treasury officials report 1898 ends with a historic trade surplus as exports reach about 1.25 billion dollars while imports stay around 640 million. November exports set a monthly record at 129.78 million with imports at 52.11 million. Gold imports for eleven months total 149.40 million, a calendar-year high save 1896.
Society leaders in Philadelphia and Washington advocate starting and ending social functions earlier. They argue young men needing daytime work cannot nap after late events, and that early bed and rise promote health, wealth, and wisdom.
Samuel Calvin reports on counties surveyed in 1898 and lists extensive coverage across Iowa including Allamakee Appanoose Boone Buchanan Carroll Cedar Cerro Gordo Dallas Decatur Delaware Des Moines Dubuque Guthrie Hardin Humboldt Johnson Jones Keokuk Lee Linn Madison Mahaska Marshall Muscatine Plymouth Polk Scott Story Van Buren Warren Washington Woodbury. Next year will add soil analysis by J B Weems with field samples collected locally. Des Moines Jan 16. Iowa Agricultural Society revises premium list for state fair and adopts an exhibitor ticket system. Saturday grounds will remain closed. a 7500 prize fund is set for speed events.
Drs Mores report in Seymour Wayne county one case and five nearby as authorities suspect Omaha origin. State board of health telegrams Seymour mayor and requests investigation and quarantine help. Dr Kennedy directs Dr McKiveen of Sheridan to travel and assess the outbreak.
Boone Valley Coal and Railroad Company sells all right of way from Frazer to Frazer Junction to the Marshalltown and Dakota Railroad Company. The Marshalltown and Dakota mortgage for 40000 dollars with Illinois Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago, plus a 45000 dollar mortgage by Boone Valley to the same bank, creates a sinking fund of 85000 dollars. Des Moines, Jan 14. A major railway dispute will be heard February 1 as commissioners consider joint action amid claims producers face railroad dominance with limited competition.
Robert OCallaghan was arrested on suspicion of taking part in a recent safe burglary at the state university that yielded nearly 500 dollars. He denies being in Iowa City and claims to have been in Chicago several days. the arrest followed a telegraphic order from Marshal Cleveland of Iowa City.
The six month period from July 2 to December 31 1898 saw internal revenue stamps sold in Keokuk amounting to 15513.87 dollars. This figure covers only actual stamp sales by Deputy Collector McElroy and excludes licenses for entertainment houses and other businesses.
General Brooke reports the death of Ivan Shalwell of Company G Forty-ninth Iowa from appendicitis in FiavANA.
Des Moines Iowa January meeting of the Iowa Agricultural Society re elects W F Harriman as president with R J Johnson and G D Ellyson re elected as officers. Balloting fills the board with J P Manatrey C E Cameron Dan Sheehan A L Plummer W W Morrow and John Howatt. George H Van Houten elected secretary of the State Agricultural society after a day of ballots.
Ex Chief Justice James H. Rothrock died at his Cedar Rapids home after a lingering heart illness. A renowned Iowa figure, he served nine years on the district bench and twenty one on the state supreme court. He resigned in 1896 to practice law with his son but health declined, with sixty one volumes of Iowa reports containing his opinions.
Des Moines January 16 The Des Moines Daily News celebrates reaching 20 000 circulation last March and has added over 4 000 names since. It plans a 25 000 celebration and remains the world’s only dollar daily. It costs 1 a year 75 cents six months 50 cents three months 25 cents a month. It is an Associated Press member and prints condensed news including markets.
Hon. Nelson Dingley of Maine, longtime Republican leader in the House and representative of the Second district, died in Washington at 10:30 PM from heart failure due to pneumonia. Born February 15, 1832 in Durham, Androscoggin County, he entered Maine politics at 29, served as speaker in 1863, was governor in 1874–75, and served in Congress since 1881.
Gen. Greely, chief signal officer, travels to New York to seal contracts for ocean cable to the Philippines. A specially chartered cable ship will depart San Francisco within a month, linking Manila with Iloilo and later Mindoro Masbate Samar and Leite with Manila as the system expands toward the Sulu archipelago.
Filipinos led by Tiona Kone demand the return of 47000 Mexican dollars and costs from United States Consul H. Wildman in this city. They allege the funds were entrusted to him for safe custody during cooperation arrangements with Americans in the Philippines.
The investigation commission passed a resolution censuring General Eagan for his remarks when answering charges against the army commissary branch. A letter explaining the action and a copy of the resolution were sent to him.
Judge Shiras rules against issuing warrants to seize property from a third party. The case involves Charles Rockwood, alleged bankrupt, who transferred property to Mary Boehlin. The decision states the court cannot force seizure from a third party holding under a rightful title claim.
Swarthmore College President Magill told a January 13 audience that the administration aims to preserve peace and maintain a protectorate over the Philippines until natives can govern themselves. He cautioned against fixed promises on duration, trusting time and evolution.
John Steiner and Samuel Steiner with neighbor Andrew Hunsberger quarrel over drink at Elgin home. Samuel kills John then surrenders. In Mason City, Mrs. Lottie Hughes stands trial for the murder of her husband with the state asserting a motive of love for Jesse Gonde and poisoning to wed him.
Governor Roosevelt writes General Miles that the canned roast beef was practically worthless and taste less or nauseating. He notes beef in quarters aboard his transport at Tampa that withstanding heat turned putrid and had to be disposed of to avoid disease.
Three men, William Taylor engineer John Colwell fireman W J Stone fireman, die when two freight trains collide near Chautauqua on the Rock Island line. A. Gould injured. The extra was misrouted and the engines collided. During the same period Farmers Bank of Inwood reports a $2000 robbery with dynamite blown vault. Frank Fisk Jasper county auditor dies at Newton from self inflicted poisoning amid despondency.
The report says Major Gen tryl Otus has the situation under control and rebels are confined to the town outskirts with leaders ordering defense. An accidental incident could trigger trouble, but an attack on Manila by rebels is deemed unlikely as American forces fully hold the position.
Chauncey M. Depew was unanimously nominated for the U S Senate by the Republican caucus in Amaxy New York. The report also notes a reform-minded critique of Persian law and recounts an article about Gordon's letter to the Mahdi and its handwriting analysis.
Manila dispatch reports Colonel Potter delivering Otis orders from Manila to Iloilo. Barricaded streets and burned buildings threaten commerce as ships shuttle treasure to the Newport. Private Silvey is fatally wounded and Private Kirkpatrick wounded in an attack by Newport crew natives. US gunboat Petrer arrives. landing planned on Guiamaras island to establish a camp between Panay and Negros.
United States Ambassador White tells AP the U S Germany relations are cordial and reciprocal. He says American sentiment toward Germany is unwarranted and Germans do not seek to aid insurgents or Spaniards in the east. He expects a peaceful settlement of the meat question.
American forces remain anchored near Iloilo and could move in twenty minutes if ordered. Filipino pro-republic press continues inflammatory anti annexation rhetoric. Aguinaldo orders his army to fight defensively only.
Secretary Long orders Captain Leary, commander of the San Francisco, to Guam to assume naval governorship of the new acquisition. He will carry a proclamation to the natives outlining U S government plans in the same terms used for Porto Rico.
The mayor and entire San Juan city council resign citing inability to raise sufficient funds under the current tariff and dissatisfaction with military government. They deny ill will and say they seek greater liberty.
The foreign relations committee adopted Senator Davis's peace treaty report without amendment and instructed him to bring it to the senate for early action. The move aims to secure prompt consideration and passage.
Washington January 13 The president nominated Joseph H Choate of New York to be ambassador to Great Britain.
The bout ends in the tenth round with Sharkey defeating McCoy. President McKinley nominates Charlemagne Tower to Russia as ambassador and Addison C. Harris to Austria as minister. Secretary Wilson orders Wiley to analyze canned meat from same suppliers for chemical treatment. Manila reports a meeting between American and Filipino committees with Aguinaldo and Otis present.
The Senate and House track expansion opposition and support agendas across January debates. Mason argues the United States must secure consent before governing other peoples as Alaska codification moves ahead and treaty discussions frame the weeklong sessions.
The report notes reactions to disarmament by asserting focus on expanding the Russian navy while warning about prison conditions abroad. It mentions new dental filling glass and the vast U S post office network with 73 579 offices. A Texan marksman named Petmecky is highlighted for remarkable gun skills and a brick breaking feat.
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