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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1896
Page
2
Reports note Germany plans a large navy expansion and Spain raises Cuban import duties. Armenia outrages affect missions, Weyler leads Cuba, Brazil presses for Trinidad, and silver coinage debated in Washington. A Welsh colliery explosion kills about fifty.
The report covers Senate and House activity over January 21 to 27, noting passage of minor bills, the urgent deficiency bill, and debates on Turkish and Armenian affairs. It highlights bond measures, Monroe doctrine criticisms, and calls for European action to protect Armenians.
George Gray, a colored man, faced arrest after a watch meeting at Mount Vernon Baptist Church last night when his disorderly conduct drew deacon intervention. In court, a member recounted a lively dispute between two deacons over a pair of dice, with the witness noting the dice were used for gambling.
The Great Banking House of Alexander Brown & Sons funds harbor work at Aransas Pass Texas. Engineers predict thirty five feet of depth with progress. The Home Seekers excursion on February 11 features a Green Turtle Barbecue and huntsman events inviting visitors to see developing lands and future city plans.
Terrible explosion hits Tylerstown colliery near Carpier Wales on January 28. Shafts shattered and the town shaken as fifty four miners were below surface. several reached the surface with a dead comrade. Rescuers rush to the scene but fire makes operations perilous.
Des Moines report lists patents allowed to L. J. Stanley of Harlan for a rider operated bicycle brake, Rev. J. D. Moore of Atlantic for a gravity door lock, and L. L. Edwards of Lorimer for an armored mitten for handling sharp objects. The notice offers free information on obtaining valuing and selling patents and charges 25 cents for printed drawings and specifications.
A suburban pastor, behind on his salary, visited a parishioner’s hardware store to buy extra large corkscrews. He joked that he needed a corkscrew big enough to help him draw his pay. The tale reached his congregation and the debt was canceled.
Reliable reports say General Maximo Gomez, commander-in-chief of insurgents, is gravely ill with advanced consumption and fever, with doctors predicting at most two months to live. Alarming news follows as prices rise, charity aids districts, war costs strain authorities, crime climbs, and business grinds to a near halt.
Secretary Olney reports a Turkish concession allowing named individuals to distribute relief in interior Turkey while keeping authorities informed. Miss Clara Barton and aides, traveling to Southampton, are expected to be named by Minister Terrell to oversee aid distribution amid the Red Cross dispute.
Washington January 24 The secretary of the navy accepts the torpedo boat Ericsson from Iowa Iron Works with dock trials to verify engine repairs since the last mishap. The boat is believed to reach at least twenty five knots, half a knot above contract speed. Only $16,000 is deducted for completion delay.
National Woman's Suffrage Association delegates in Washington attended church service at the Church of Our Father. Miss Elizabeth Upham Yates presided as Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Stetson of California delivered the sermon on the spiritual significance of democracy and women's relation to it.
St Louis leaders envision a new convention hall seating over 10 000 with armory use. The project would place the city among the nation’s top venues.
An exchange shows a dealer puzzled by a remark from a doctor who responds with a swift cancellation. The dialogue hints at a tense, uncertain moment between professional and merchant.
Iowa legislators introduced bills on hog disease prevention and a state holiday. debated a fish hatchery land grant and Shiloh battle lines. The Senate elected William B. Allison as U S senator with 72 votes to 19, adjourned, then reconvened in joint session to confirm the result.
The mamma gas pumping station of Ohio Indiana Pipe Line Company near Redkey Indiana exploded and burned last evening. Two men were killed and four injured. Firefighters aided by townspeople contained the blaze after a costly loss of buildings and machinery about 100000 dollars.
Terre Haute Ind January 25 The call of the People's party for the nation convention to meet in St Louis July 22 has been issued. Each state gets one delegate per senator or congressman plus one for every 2000 Populist votes in 1892 94 95. The call is signed by H E Taubenees chairmen J H Turner secretary Lawrence J McParlin secretary and M C Rankin treasurer.
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