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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1896
Page
6
A fragmented note suggests Congressman Cobb faces a risky venture tied to a Kansas corn initiative. The passage hints at financial loss and scrutiny of the venture's merits.
A jumble of observations spans revolutions in Guatemala and New World towns Cincinnati and Cleveland rising to prominence as Canton approaches. It notes deacons in Orange New Jersey opposing Sunday bicycle riding and a feminine patient cured of hiccups by sticking out her tongue.
Miss Mamie Reddy of Chicago is awarded $18 000 for damage from a street car collision. Payment may be delayed as the company works through the process. A New York newspaper proprietor who offered ex President Harrison 10 000 to report the St Louis convention shows boldness and enterprise.
George Delong of Benton Harbor inherits $150,000 from his uncle killed in the St. Louis cyclone. He plans to invest in a berry patch of his own, turning misfortune into opportunity.
Mary McKenna of Pittsburg angered by supper caused a domestic quarrel and struck her husband with a plate, inflicting a severe scalp wound. She was fined ten dollars for usurping a man's privilege by kicking about his meals.
Reliable authority states the Adirondack wolf survives and does not vanish in summer. The creature hibernates during the ice season for effect but returns publicly on the first of July, opening its hotel for the summer and displaying its famed jaws of hope.
Georgia plans ship 6000 car-loads of melons to markets. Most Georgia melons come from a 10 mile strip along the river from the Chattahoochee to the Florida line. Thomasville area hosts extensive melon plantations.
In Lansing Michigan the cemetery trustees warn that unpaid lot purchases will be liquidated by disinterring bodies and reburial in the potters field. Delinquents would lose their burial plots, a plan intended to pressure payment and deter cheaper competitors.
An Iowa physician reports reviving a man struck by lightning with a second galvanic current after the patient had been unconscious for twenty minutes from a stroke. The case notes the victim’s belief of death may hinder reapplication, and questions whether revival was due to the battery or ordinary means. Further experiments are awaited.
A two year old girl from Bessemer Michigan reportedly develops an extraordinary appetite for iron ore. Her parents struggle to keep her from eating ore from nearby mines, while observers note she thrives on the unusual diet and call for medical investigation.
Thomas McCabe, an electric lineman, fell from a thirty foot pole while his helpers strained a wire. The guy rod broke, sending thirty wires onto the top of the pole. The pole fractured four feet from the top and McCabe died from a skull fracture. He also had multiple broken bones.
A Chicago Milwaukee St Paul meat train derailed on Hayesville hill at eighty mph killing Ed Lindquist and fatally injuring Will Kauffman, both Ottumwa residents. Thirteen cars were destroyed but all trainmen survived.
In Lake City on June 26 Frank Scott shot and fatally wounded Frank Hipple in Arney Bros. and Crawford's warehouse during a private dispute. Hipple was hit multiple times including a stomach shot and is not expected to survive. The conflict reportedly arose over a woman described as of shady character named Bird.
In Clinton on June 27 William Cortello's two children aged 10 and 18 were fatally burned by a powder explosion that occurred when the powder in an open pan ignited. They died soon after the blast.
The body of Tom Gallagher about 35 was recovered from Clear Lake after his boat capsized while he fished. He had recently been discharged from Clark & Sons livery and authorities believe drunkenness contributed to the accident.
John H. King of King & Stefans files a homestead entry on a quarter section in Sioux County near Orange City Iowa. The land described in township 95 range 46 was never patented and the entry was permitted after verification of the description and tendered fees. If proven unsettled the land could be worth about 20 dollars per acre depending on quality.
Samuel R. Dawson received a ten year term for murder in the second degree in the Walter Scott case. The crime followed the wedding of Dawson’s 18 year old daughter Clara. Judge Holmes denied a new trial and imposed the minimum sentence.
At the Mahoney farm six miles south of Avneia James Mahoney shot Miss Mary Kane a 16 year old orphan living with the family for over a year. Three bullets struck her head and arm two through the head and she is expected not to recover. Mahoney, in love with the girl, had pursued her despite refusal.
The Douglas- Ryan packing house in Dusolve was leveled by a major fire. Most of the plant burned. estimated loss runs to 60 000 to 70 000 dollars with about 30 000 dollars insured. The facility was operating lightly at the time.
An Iowa district court has ordered the sale of the Des Moines water power electric plant and dam after judgments totaling about 300000 against the company. First 76000 goes to Fort Wayne Company, then 173000 to the American Loan and Trust Company. The dam spans the Des Moines river and cost around 100000.
The Dubuque and Sioux City Railway directors at a meeting enlarged capital stock to absorb the Cedar Falls and Minnesota. The move signals expansion and consolidation plans for the railroad.
John McCammant of Chapin county area shot himself in a grove near his home, believed to be death by own action. He had recently lost a barn and three horses to fire and faced hard luck, with despondency suspected as the cause.
A northwest storm in Creston destroyed public buildings business blocks and homes with outbuildings leveled and trees blown down. Losses range from 5000 to 10000 dollars. the high school sustained the worst damage.
C Wallace of Des Moines was elected vice president and W H Blanke of Davenport named to the international executive committee at the International Sunday School Association meeting in Boston on June 26.
Fred Dexter 16, son of Parker Dexter, a respected resident, drowned while bathing at an island near the city on June 27.
Burlington June 25 Three desperadoes M D White Dan Howard and James Gleason looted a farm house near Montrose and were overtaken by Constable Elmer Reed. Over fifty shots were fired and the men, short of ammunition, were captured. They escaped at Fort Madison but were recaptured and jailed. Gleason is an ex convict.
Brief notes report the Iowa College of Law in Des Moines expanding with a new building planned this year. Also recapped are a fishing party feud ending with gashes, a Dubuque lightning accident and Fern’s recovery, and Judge Woolson in Des Moines denying a habeas corpus writ in the Richard Rowe case with bids to appeal.
A 200-strong American expedition with dynamite and Mauser rifles landed near Cardenas, was attacked by Spanish forces and forced to retreat. Spaniards captured munitions and pursue the filibusters. Also reports from Cuba warn of widespread smallpox, rising yellow fever, and heavy Spanish military losses in the ongoing conflict.
The Chicago Tribune reports a canvass of Democratic national convention delegates showing 578 favor free and unlimited silver at 16 to 1, with 32% for continuing the gold standard. The figure reflects delegates instructed or preferring 16 to 1 based on unit rule observations.
The first peaches of the year have been gathered near Fairland in Niles Michigan four weeks early. The fruit is fully ripened and larger than average. Officials expect a record season with the largest peach crop on record as many thousands of baskets of peaches are picked to save the trees.
Diplomatic circles report Li Hung Chang, during his Moscow visit, arranged a close military alliance between Russia and China. The agreement reportedly includes a railway connecting the Siberian railway with Port Arthur and broader military cooperation.
In Povenkveisigt New York on June 27 the Harvard Cornell Columbia Pennsylvania four mile straightaway race on the Hudson was won by Cornell’s eight in 19 minutes 29 seconds. Harvard finished second, Pennsylvania third, Columbia fourth. Cornell also won the freshman race three days earlier with the same order of finish.
In Davis Junction Illinois a collision between the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Chicago Burlington and Quincy trains left thirty five loaded freight cars piled and burning. Fireman Thomas Moran was killed engineer Daly was injured and Fred Bair of Elgin was fatally hurt. Two tramps are believed trapped under the wreckage.
London dispatch reports Henry M. Stanley M P. African explorer ill with stomach inflammation. He has not eaten for days and his condition is listed as serious. The notice provides a concise health update from London.
Senator Gorman says he will not attend the Chicago national convention. He doubts any chance to stem the free silver tide and expects a free silver candidate to be nominated. Asked about Democrats’ pick he suggests it looks like Boles with Teller unlikely to gain support.
June 26. Sheriff Rogers of McLeod county died after being shot four times by two tramps who had earlier shot a farmer's dog near Glencoe. A deputy was with him. the fugitives opened fire and were pursued by a large posse.
In Cuamparen the circuit court Judge Wright held the state flag law unconstitutional and void, quashing indictments against Governor Altgeld the University of Illinois trustees and city school officials for violations.
June 29 reports say an assassination attempt was made on the Shah at Teheran but failed and the would be assassin was arrested on the spot. The assailant is said to be a member of the Babi Mohammedan cadeek society.
The report lists various events including Henry of Navarre winning a suburban handicap in New York with a 2 07 time, the free silver delegates at Chicago, a London grand jury indicting Dr Jameson and Transvaal raiders, Druses defeating Turkish troops near Damascus, and 14 hospital injuries from a Royal Exchange collapse in Chatham Ontario. It also covers Ex Governor Russell’s stance on the Democratic nomination, coal mine labor pauses in Pennsylvania until July 1, a czar ordered inquiry dropped for coronation disaster, Belasco winning a $16000 judgment against N K Fairbank in New York court, Weyler’s dispatches about Cuba, New York Democrats embracing gold standard, and White Castle mayor Bowie seeking a leprosy cure demonstration.
Pauncefote asked the United States to intervene to secure Harrison's release following his arrest by Venezuelan troops on the boundary. Venezuela then released Harrison on orders from Caracas, with Olney's diplomatic pressure cited as pivotal in easing tensions between Britain and Venezuela.
In Toronto on June 26 the general election for Dominion Parliament ends with a sweeping defeat of the Conservative government led by Sir Charles Tupper, marking a historic overthrow after a bitter and hotly contested campaign.
Ex United States Senator Lyman Trumbull longtime Chicago jurist died at his home after a long illness. He was 83 years old.
The British South Africa Company announces the resignations of Cecil Rhodes and Alfred Beit after consultations with Colonial Secretary Chamberlain. The directors resolved to accept their departures.
South African War report from Caper Town on June 27 states two thousand Mashonas were defeated by a Natal contingent with heavy losses.
A promotional note extols the Hawkeye Insurance Company of Des Moines as the strongest Iowa firm with the largest surplus assets and business. It claims all losses since organization have been paid within ten days and urges residents to insure locally to support Iowa’s economy.
Des Moines reports patents allowed to Iowa inventors though not yet issued. L. I. Bunker Webster City patents a sheet metal radiator support with clamped loops. G. W. French Colfax and Dr. J. R. Ryan duo patent an automatic corn planter and marker for two rows. A. W. Hollingsworth West Liberty patents a canopy for vehicles with adjustable curtains.
The article notes the first modern exhibition of the holy coat of Treves in 1844 and cites 904000 viewers of the relic that year. It also surveys fashion trends with black and white French dressmaking, detailing a twine colored batiste waist and black satin trims.
San Francisco on June 27 reports Corbett and Sharkey agreed to meet under Marquis of Queensberry rules for a world title bout. A $10,000 side bet and $26,000 prize from the club were planned. Referee duties and clinging restrictions were to be enforceable, with backers including Lynch negotiating terms.
A cable from Van Asia Minor states four hundred Armenians were killed during the outbreak in Romania and troubles have renewed. A large number of people have taken refuge in the British sector.
Minnesota and Dakota wheat reports show no reduction in statewide acreage from last year. Condition is good in three counties with total planted area near 9,000,000 acres, up about 900,000 from prior estimates. River valley declines offset by gains elsewhere. 7,000,000 to 8,000,000 bushels still in hands, crop might reach about 190,000,000 bushels.
Friends of Senator Teller praise his reception in the west and south and expect his name to be presented at the Chicago convention. Backers claim strong ballot momentum and foresee nomination from southern supporters.
A Paris dispatch to the Daily News reports an international commission with delegates from Germany Belgium Austria and Switzerland met in Paris and adopted a bim resolution. The Daily News notes France under Premier Melen presided and Britain may hear soon from Paris on the matter.
In the House of Commons on June 27, parliamentary secretary George N. zon said British officials reported perfect cordiality at Constantinople regarding Crete and urged the Porte to uphold order on the island.
A dispatch from Capetown reports mining engineer Jo Hammond, condemned to death in Pretoria for ties to the Transvaal, was released after the Boer government imposed a fine of 125000 dollars and has now sailed for Europe.
In San Francisco on June 27 James J. Corbett and Tom Sharkey met in an 11 round bout. Corbett failed to KO Sharkey and reportedly had the worse of the contest, with the champion said to have broken his contract.
In Comal county near San Antonio Texas on June 27 Bierner wife of a farmer and her three children aged 4 and 6 were found drowned in the Comal river bodies tied together no motive is known at this time local authorities investigate the scene
The senate rejected the amendment to the royal address demanding renunciation of the 1777 protocol with the United 5. This action marks a stance against altering the longstanding alliance framework.
About 27 000 people were drowned and 8 000 injured in the tidal wave and earthquake that struck the northern provinces of Japan on June 27.
June 25 in Oxford England reports D C Bayard US ambassador awarded a literary degree. Li Hung Chang noted as son of a rural woodcutter. anecdotes mention his cost of residence and other oddities. The piece oddly references ex governors and a mock exchange about a mosquito.
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