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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1899
Page
4
A cornucopia of aphorisms appears as a collection in the Ames Times. Notable lines touch on reputation, marriage, knowledge, humility, and public life with references to Senator Quay and Indiana's Beveridge.
Hanna argues he is not a boss and his public persona appears to be shedding a pachyderm-like stiffness. The remark suggests a softer exterior while his leadership stance remains under scrutiny.
Capt. Sigsbee stated the signal Remember the Maine was never displayed in the navy. The event remains a remembered incident tied to the Maine and its era as a symbol in naval history.
The quote emphasizes that true wisdom lies in knowing the life maxims and virtue in constantly applying them. It frames practical conduct as the core measure of moral character and wisdom.
A compiled list shows experts clerks messengers pages and janitors to assist Commissioner Peck at the 1900 exposition. Emoluments are spread among Paris New York and Chicago with Parisians likely to explain American aims to visitors.
Professor Charles Eliot Norton accepts expansion policy as inevitable and predicts success as a colonial power after blunders and payments. The remark notes Norton himself has blundered in the past summer and continues paying for them, yet remains qualified to discuss this phase.
Prof N B Hansen reports seed purchases in Russia for US entry contained many weed seeds. Lack of local seed-cleaning equipment forced Washington tests and cleaning of all shipments. Memoranda warned of foreign weeds and urged eradication. separate note mentions Cuban rations to include fresh cow milk from Iowa and Missouri stock shipped via Chicago to the island.
Des Moines reports that bills for damages by soldiers at the Iowa state fair ground were sent to Washington for payment but returned because no appropriation exists. Adjutant General Byers will present the claims in Washington along with private bills totaling about 1,200 dollars. The state has promised to cover 2,952 dollars to the fair managers at the directors’ meeting, with Governor Shaw guaranteeing payment when needed.
Des Moines reports the capture of two men known for Valley Junction hold ups. A Rock Island brakeman tracked them from Valley Junction to Grand Junction, where they fled by wagon and were pursued by a citizen posse led by the city marshal. Seventy dollars was found on one man. The pair were identified as the Valley Junction suspects.
Adjutant General Byers reports a letter from Adjutant General Corbin interpreted as the U S government intending to reimburse Iowa volunteers for mobilization time spent in state camps even if already paid by the state. It may also cover volunteers rejected for camp service.
Des Moines January 20 seven years of litigation over a Floyd County dog bite ends with the Iowa Supreme Court ruling W H Gregory cannot recover damages from dog owner A P Woodworth. Five justices join in affirming while Judge Given dissents noting the ruling narrows litigants rights.
Advices from Lansing say Governor Pingree will hear Iowa governor’s request for A. J. Conover, wanted in Iowa for forgery linked to a Rock Rapids bank swindle. The alleged accomplice is under arrest in Toronto, Canada.
Iowa City January 20 Robert OCallaghan was charged with blowing the U S safe but discharged by Squire J C Leasure after his trial due to lack of direct evidence.
In Mystic on January 20 Frank Papach, operator of a illegal tavern, was shot dead by Dave Wright after demanding payment for drinks. Wright is re committed to Centerville jail without bail.
Centenville report says David Wright of the Fiftieth Iowa shot Peter Papach, liquor store proprietor in Mystic. Papach died a few hours later. Wright is under arrest for the incident stemming from a price dispute.
A bold robbery at the local post office occurred at about 3 a.m. The burglars broke into the safe and escaped with about $500 in currency and stamps.
The Banford family and lodger Andrew Nealy narrowly survived when a fire tore through their Clarkson residence while they slept. Nealy awakened the others, forced a window breach with his fist, and carried them to safety. all escaped in night clothes, but the house and belongings were lost.
Des Moines January 23 The state board of control issues a general order to asylum superintendents forbidding discharge of patients unless cured or ordered by the board and prohibited transfers to county asylums without board approval The move is to prevent depopulation of state institutions and will spark a challenge over county authority.
Rev. J. Hollister Lynch reports that a majority of standing committees in the Episcopal Church consent to the consecration of Rev. Theodore N. Morrison as bishop of Iowa. Nebraska’s committee is the only one to withhold. Bishops’ consent remains to be secured and is expected unanimously.
Creston reports a double death as Mr A B Keith and his wife perish in a Memphis steamboat fire. Keith was a longtime Creston business leader and two term mayor, with prior sheriff service in Muscatine. The couple left Creston January 11 for a pleasure trip.
Washington dispatch predicts the war investigation commission will blame Secretary Alger for weakness in handling Major General Miles and faults in army camps. General Miles faces criticism for orders and beef reports. Shafter Breckinridge Brooke and Camp conditions incur fault. Congress blamed for smokeless powder funding.
Berwin reports align with AP on Samoa matters. The foreign office Will not back irregularities violating the treaty though Mataafa’s election’s validity remains disputed. Germany criticizes the provisional co dominion and questions U.S. stance while Falke’s captain downplays recent incidents.
The Standard Advertising agency lists the 25 best northern state dailies and 50 best in the United States. Des Moines Daily News is the only Iowa paper on either list, praised for huge circulation and low subscription price of 1 per year 75 cents for six months and 50 cents for three months.
Secretary Hay was directed by President McKinley to prepare a state paper outlining Berlin treaty provisions. The document was cabled to Ambassador White in Berlin to present to the German government and seek explanation or disavowal of the German representative. The administration expects Germany to disavow the revolutionary tactics and punish the envoy if dispatches are confirmed.
Des Moines Jan 22 The state board of control finds possible violations of Iowa railroad law in coal supply contracts for state institutions. They allege some railroads charge higher rates for short hauls than long ones and impose exorbitant switching charges, causing Iowa jobbers to lose on contracts.
Thomas Stewart and G W Murray were held in Des Moines on charges of robbing the Lorimer bank. Police found the stolen cash and valuables on the pair after a search.
Ad vices from Samoa report clashes after Chief Justice Chambers ruled for Malietoa Tanus in the succession to King Malieto. Mataafa supporters win a battle. seventy three killed or wounded. Washington blames German officials in Apia for defying the Berlin treaty and threatening the court. The Philadelphia and possibly Dewey's fleet may be sent to Samoa to safeguard American interests.
Senator Davis in charge of the peace treaty refused to allow a vote, stating he wants certainty of ratification. He sought the opposing bloc’s list of 36 senators and rejected amendments or non perpetuity pledges, preferring the treaty be postponed to a later session.
The secretary of state prepared instructions for the Philippine commissioners. They must convey the U S friendly intent not conquest and explain the goal of aiding the islands toward their advancement and civilization.
At the cabinet meeting the president signed the new Porto Rico tariff to take effect February 1. It mirrors the Cuba tariff but is about ten percent lower, reflecting similar structure and aims as recent measures.
Washington dispute over the court martial for Commissary General Charles P. Eagan in charges tied to his remarks about Major General Miles before the war investigating commission. The 13 officer panel includes Major General Wesley Merritt, with Major General Butler as the lone regular army member, meeting in this city on the 25th or soon after. The cabinet session also noted President's order to proceed with the court martial.
The American Journal of Health argues that proprietary remedies endure when meritorious and cautions against quack products. Richards Catarrh Expellant is cited as a proven, permanent cure with independent journal endorsement and public benefit.
A story from the New York Tribune recounts Cecil Rhodes attempting to assert his status with a German government clerk in Johannesburg. The clerk coolly told him to wait, noting they were in a republic and not Cape Town where authority could fire workers. Clear, neutral recounting of the anecdote.
The text compares plant diversity across regions. Europe has about 10 000 species India about 15 000 British North American possessions around 5 000 Cape of Good Hope and Natal about 10 000 species and Australia about 10 000 species.
The common Russian soldier earns three rubles per year about $2.25. Daily rations total two pounds of sachary a coarse rye bread baked hard then dried. A small amount of salt and some soup accompany the bread.
A Medici standing collar forms the base with two fur revers beneath a box plait of myrtle and crystal buttons. Lac cascades edge the revers, and a lace velvet double bow finishes the neck, creating a wrinkled collar effect.
A casual exchange mentions one friend living in Chicago and pursuing a straight life. The other notes lack of competition and hints at a prestigious status in their field. The dialogue evokes a past era and urban ambition.
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