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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1896
Page
2
Pace the Kansas buyer faces Spain and Havana tensions
The text portrays Mr Pace as a strong Kansas horse buyer and notes public service should go to the people rather than politicians. It comments on Spain seeking a larger navy to control Havana, hints at cross bearing tasks for others, and warns against a Spanish conflict when bass fishing is good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pace
Kansas
Washington Judge Defines Tail Twisting as Animal Cruelty
A Washington judge rules that twisting a cow's tail constitutes animal cruelty. The decision reinforces legal protection for livestock and clarifies cruelty standards under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Emperor William Takes 300 Books Aboard Cruise
Emperor William has seized 300 books on finance for a cruise. After reading them, Old Subscriber will explain the facts and provide interpretation of the financial question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Woman Claims Marriage to Jay Gould in 1853 for Fortune
Sarah Ann Angel of Rouses Point New York says she married the late Jay Gould in April 1853 and is entitled to a share of his millions. She has waited years to disclose her claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Ann Angel
Rouses Point
N. Y
Jay Gould
Jay
Sarah Ann
Man sues New Jersey woman for breach of promise
A New Jersey man sues a woman for breach of promise after she refused to marry, citing that a former waiter with money has returned. The case reflects the era’s court action over broken marriage plans and social expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Famine Destruction Strikes Parts of China and Vietnam
Report of severe famine across northern China with Tonquin noted as thriving before harvest losses. Mothers reportedly sell children to survive with a Hanoi mother offering three infants for eight cents to a missionary, choosing a European over starvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Tonquin
Hanoi
Dynamite Dick Captured After Three Years on the Run
Oklahoma readers celebrate the capture of the outlaw known as Dynamite Dick after a long chase by officers. The story notes a $3,000 reward and hints at the criminal's teen years spent in crime as the law closes in, while praising perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Inventors propose scalding water system to deter train robbers
James F. Matthews and Henry L. Sherburne of Topeka Kansas reveal a boiler powered device with metal nozzles around a locomotive cab. The system would spray boiling water toward would be robbers as a shield rises to block entry, allowing the engineer to speed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Matthews
Henry L. Sherburne
Topeka
Kan
Ignatius Kojoliek Report Sparks Fire Call in New York
A New York school reported a hysterical sighting of Ignatius Kojoliek a Chicago youth believed to harbor a satanic presence. A bystander phoned the fire department which found no conflagration and the claim remains uncorroborated pending further evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignatius Kojoliek
Chicago
New York
Kojoliek
Satan
Wrong man identified in Ontonagon murder case
It is reported that John McDonald, imprisoned six years in Marquette for a murder at Ontonagon, is likely innocent. The text argues circumstantial evidence often leads to wrongful conviction and urges state compensation, though it doubts payment will occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald
Marquette
Ontonagon
McDonald
Helen Gould’s Donation Surprises St. Louis Sufferers
Helen Gould’s $1,000 gift to St. Louis sufferers shocks observers, contrasting earlier reports of a $100,000 contribution and sparking questions about the donor’s intent and impact on relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Gould
St. Louis
Western Iowa railway formation backed by populists
Articles of incorporation filed at Primghar for the Western Iowa Railway Company to connect Sioux City and Hartley with Paulina and Sutherland as intermediates. Headquarters will be at Sutherland. Provisions limit debt and salaries, cap dividends at 5 percent, grant one vote per shareholder, fix capital stock at 750000 dollars, with shares at 20 dollars and payments of 2 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Sioux City
Western Iowa Railway Company
Primghar
O'Bren County
Hartley
Paulina
Sutherland
Riot at Marshalltown Ends Quietly After Knife Threats
A riot at the Marshalltown fair grounds during a band concert led to Ashellman, a Pilgrim hotel employee, being beaten by a crowd after a fight. He returned with a knife and pistol but was restrained by police before serious harm occurred. He was drunk and had a history of violence toward youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Fair Grounds
Ashellman
Pilgrim Hotel
Murder at Burlington in tenement fight over child abuse
John J. Crowder, 18, stabbed Charles Lyons, 30, in a Burlington tenement after a dispute over abuse of Lyons' child. Lyons died from a knife wound. Crowder was jailed after the assault in a dark hallway and Lyons collapsed in a pool of blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burmeron
John J. Crowder
Charles Lyons
Lyons
Crowder
Dangers of Flirtation Reported in Train Incident
A Chicago woman befriended a young man on a trip to the Illinois Central depot and loaned him her purse to buy a sandwich. He disappeared after taking the money, and police later recovered most of the $235 on his person following a failed escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuBrere
Chicago
Illinois Central
Kendall Young Bequeaths Wealth for Webster City Library
Kendall Young a pioneer resident and First National Bank president dies at Battle Creek. His will dedicates practically his entire fortune estimated between 150000 and 200000 dollars to found a public library in Webster City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall Young
Wesster City
Webster City
First National Bank
Battle Creek
Death by Own Action Near Oskaloosa
Mott Lee a well to do farmer south of Lacey near Oskaloosa July 4 took a 32 caliber revolver from his house walked past his wife and son went to the barn yard and shot himself. He was about 50 and appeared cheerful at breakfast with no apparent reason for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Mott Lee
Lacey
Lee
Ile
Rev. Nelson Found Guilty in Keokuk Presbytery Trial
The Keokuk Presbytery found Rev. William P. Nelson, formerly pastor at Montrose, guilty of unministerial financial dealings and questionable moral conditions after days of trial. He remains suspended until he provides satisfactory evidence of reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krovk
Keokuk
William P. Nelson
Montrose
Hager Renominated on Ninth Ballot in Ninth District
Ninth district Republicans renominate Congressman Hager on the eighty ninth ballot. McPherson withdrew first and Montgomery county cast the decisive votes for the choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hager
Counc
Buurrs
Conssman Hager
McPherson
Montgomery County
Big Failure at Oskaloosa
Captain C. P. Searle, a leading OsKaloosa real estate man, made an assignment with W. H. Keating as receiver. Liabilities total about $30,000, with assets roughly equal. Preferred creditors include A. B. Howard, Mahaska County Bank and A. T. Miller. Inactivity and inability to dispose of property forced the move.
Spaulding Theft Appeal Heads to Supreme Court
Des Moines July 3. James A. Howe district attorney filed a bill of exceptions in the state versus Suel J. Spaulding case. Spaulding, former secretary of the state pharmacy commission, was charged with stealing 14000 as a public official. The defense argued nonofficial status, Judge Holmes dismissed the case, Howe pursues appeal to set a precedent and Spaulding cannot be retried under the same statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suel J. Spaulding
Supreme Court
Des Mores
James A. Howe
State
State Pharmacy Commission
Spaulding
Holmes
Howe
Tragic Grain Elevator Accident Claims Girl at Fort Dover
Ida Bollinger eleven, daughter of Samuel Bollinger, slipped into a twenty foot deep bin while playing over an elevator grain chute at Callender. She was sucked under by oats and found smothered ten feet below the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dover
Callender
Ida Bollinger
Samuel Bollinger
County board accepts bids for $75,000 courthouse bonds
The county board of supervisors opened bids for the $75,000 courthouse bonds at 4¾ percent interest with maturities of $25,000 in eight nine and ten years. Only local bid came from People's Trust and Savings Bank at a premium of $75. A Chicago banker won with $75,310 plus accrued interest. Bidders came from New York Cincinnati Toledo Cleveland and Chicago. nine bids total. The good bid will fund the courthouse work likely to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Court House
Stabbed in a Saloon Sparks Deputy Row
William Shuell of Parnell was stabbed near the heart during a drunken saloon quarrel. Five men are in custody. Shuell's injuries were initially unclear. Sam Smith, who dealt the fatal stab, was bound over to the grand jury in $1 500 bond on a charge of assault with intent to murder. Frank Williams and Frank Powers are held in $1 000 bonds each for preliminary hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cepar Ramps
William Shuell
Parnell
Shuell
Cepar
Sam Smith
Frank Williams
Frank Powers
Horse medicine mishap blinds man in explosion
James July 5 reports John Barrels lost both eyes when a bottle of quicksilver and nitric acid meant for horses exploded. His mother suffered severe facial burns in the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
John
Palmer Wins Easily on 94-Mile Walk Challenge
Desveur July 3 Palmer the merchant who left Waterloo on a wager to walk to Dubuque ninety four miles in forty eight hours arrived here in forty hours and won a one hundred dollar prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Desveur
Waterloo
Dubuque
Alderman Johnson Removed for Boodling
Sioux City reports Alderman H. H. Johnson was removed by unanimous council vote on charges of boodling. He plans to contest the case in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
H. H. Johnson
Hand Amputation After Firecracker Accident
Sioux City reports a Leeds boy Earl Darling suffered a severe hand injury when a large firecracker exploded. The hand was torn and had to be amputated, leaving him hospitalized and undergoing emergency treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Earl Darling
Leeds
Epworth League to hold Storm Lake assembly
Gov Boies skips Chicago convention. Iowa Epworth League plans a July summer assembly and training school in Storm Lake from July 8 to 22. Fort Madison assessor L F Gemmett dies after hunting gun accident leaving wife and six children. Creston Daily News owner John Hall and editor Peter Beessen arrested for alleged malice, released on bail. Clarence Morton, 17, arrested for making counterfeit nickels. Mary Kane dies after Aurelia shooting by James Mahoney who claims amnesia. Two men vanish in Dubuque Carl Shettler and Shocke, both missing after recent events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boies
Chicago
Iowa Epworth League
Storm Lake
Iowa
L. F. Gemmett
Fort Madison
John Hall
Creston Daily News
Peter Béessen
Davenport
Chariton Dispatch
Clarence Morton
Chariton
Miss Mary Kane
Aurelia
James Mahoney
Miss Kane
Mahoney
Dubuque
Carl Shettler
Shocke
Cuban circular warns of summer bombings in Cuba
New York July 2 Cuban arrivals from Havana on the Saratoga carried a warning circular telling Cubans to flee the island during a summer of dynamite driven explosions. Dated June 15 in Spanish the tissue paper notices urged dispersal amid planned destruction of private and public Spanish targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Havana
Saratoga
Cuba
Reception for Teller draws vast crowds in Denver
Thousands greet Republican Sen Henry M Teller on his Denver arrival. An immense parcel of cheering swept from Cheyenne to Denver with parades and a six-horse carriage dragged by 500 youths. About 30,000 hear Teller’s address in a non partisan welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Henry M. Teller
Cheyenne
Teller
Sensational Minnesota Silver Republicans Refuse Backing
The Silver Republicans of Minnesota issue a dramatic manifesto declining support for McKinley, Clough, or any Republican congressional candidates. Signers include Lieutenant Governor Frank A. Day Congressman Charles A. Towne ex Congressman John Lind and several state senators Morgan Sanborn Howard and Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
McKinley
St. Paul
Minn
Clough
Congress
Frank A. Day
Charles A. Towne
John Lind
Morgan, Sanborn
Howard and Smith
Explosion in German Arsenal Kills Forty Two Near Fort Moselle
A warehouse fire at the arsenal near Fort Moselle in Lorraine caused a massive ammunition blast. Initial counts underreported casualties as forty two men died and about one hundred were seriously wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bent
Fort Moselle
Lorraine
Disaster Drowns Sixty on Star Packet Raimaneih
The Star Packet Raimaneih, bound from Suakin to Suez, struck a rock after its shaft broke and foundered off Suakin. Sixty persons perished, most of them Greeks, in the disaster dated June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raimaneih
Suakin
Suez
Populists demand Teller for president in any compromise
St Louis reports Hon. H. E. Taubeneck of the people's party national executive committee rejects any compromise with the Democrats unless Senator Teller is their presidential candidate. He denies endorsing Bland and warns of a split in silver forces if Teller is not met. He says populism cannot compromise with old parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
H. E. Taubeneck
People's Party
National Executive Committee
Democratic Party
Teller
Taubeneck
Bland
America
Cretan Insurgents Defeat Turks at Kissam Selino
In Crete fighting the Cretan insurgents routed Turkish forces between Kissam on the north coast and Selino on the south coast. About 200 Turks were killed and three cannon captured. Turks moving to raise Kandane siege where 1600 Turkish troops are besieged by rebels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Kissam
Crete
Selino
Kandane
James Addison Found Guilty in Span ish Grant Fraud Case
Santa Fe July 4 The jury convicted James Addison in a case charging an attempt to defraud the government by an alleged 12 000 000 acre Spanish grant in Arizona. Sentencing was postponed to July 18 for possible new trial arguments. Fresh lard will remove tar. Fur bearing animals scarce. breeding farms discussed with Siberia cited as a suitable site. Countess of Warwick addressed British sailors. a sailor saluted her with a joke remark about the likes of us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
Countess of Warwick
Serious strike in Ohio at Berea quarries
In West View Ohio on July 2 deputy sheriffs and strikers exchanged over 106 shots near the Berea stone quarries. No deaths reported yet though many injured. Striking workers tried to oust non union men. deputies halted them and soon Governor authorized local troops to stand by. Warrants issued against deputies for attempted murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West View
Ohio
Berea
Illinois Delegates Back Bland and McLean Supports
At Chicago on July 6 delegates from Illinois overwhelmingly pledge to support Bland for the nomination while 30 of 48 back McLean for second place. Senator Hill is likely to be temporary chairman unless the convention votes it down. In Denver, Senator Teller denies writing to Governor Altgeld to block his name at the democratic convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Bland
John R. McLean
Hill
Denver
Teller
Chicago
Altgeld
Twin shaft cave rescue makes slow progress
Wrrxesparre Pa July 6 reports indicate a new squeeze after night work. Rescuers struck the third fall while timbers were laid to shore up a weak spot. Progress toward the suspected body location is very slow and no hope remains that any miners survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrrxesparre
Woman fires at Baldwin in court over seduction case
Miss Lillian Ashley of Boston drew a revolver in a San Francisco courtroom and fired at Baldwin after a case against him for seduction under promise of marriage. A bystander deflected the shot, grazing his scalp. The incident caused a courtroom sensation and officials suspect the woman's mind is unbalanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky
San Francisco
Lillian Ashley
Boston
Baldwin
Cholera Returns in June Toll from Cairo Dispatch
Cairo dispatch reports in June 4,419 cholera cases and 3,508 deaths. The tally highlights a persistent outbreak affecting Egypt’s population and healthcare system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Daily News
Russia Wins Absolute Trade Freedom in Northern China
The Novosti report states Russia has secured unrestricted trade in northern China, marking a major economic achievement for the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
St. Peterspure
Novosti
China
Nebraskans nominate J H Maccoll for governor and Cuban war note
The Nebraska Republicans nominate J H Maccoll of Dawson County for governor. Melquizo is set for major general after a Cuban campaign. Dr Delgado’s shooting is noted as brutal. The Santarense collision sinks off Para. crew rescued by Hiawatha. McKinley notified of nomination at St Louis. Hutchinson dispatch on tarred tramps. Jameson brother murdered by Mashonas. Walling and Jackson death appeals delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
J. H. Maccoll
Dawson County
Melquizo
Delgado
Penarth
Para
Canton
St. Louis
McKinley
Thurston
Hutchinson, Minn
Austin
Roberts
Bulawayo
Jameson
Transvaal
Newport
Helm
Alonzo Walling
Scott Jackson
Pearl Bryan
Walling
Jackson
Frankfort
Stranded Alaska Gold Prospects Struggle for Transport
William Hutchinson reports 1700 prospectors on Six Mile and Resurrection creeks near Cook Inlet face dire hunger as only 32 passengers could be carried by the steamer Norma from Kodiak. Many toil for meager pay while others wait for ships to Yukon or Copper River routes amid war-path rumors. Prospectors still arrive as steamers like Dora land 125 from Sitka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
William Hutchinson
Cook Inlet
Alaska
Norma
Kodiak
Hutchinson
Six Mile Creek
Resurrection Creek
Placer Mining
Yukon Country
Sitka
Glass factories suspend for summer in New Jersey
In Millville and across southern New Jersey scores of glass plants shut for a sixty day summer vacation. About 17 000 men and boys are affected as fires run at reduced or halted levels and trade suffers from foreign competition. Unions seek higher wages on resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Millville
Pierssure
Union
Green Glass Bottle
Flint Glass Factories
Green Glass
Treasury Statement Shows 1896 Receipts and Deficit
The treasury report for 1896 shows receipts from all sources near 326.5 million dollars and expenditures around 252 million, yielding a deficit of about 25.5 million. June alone had a 1.15 million excess in receipts over outlays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Congress
Bloodshed at Brown Hoisting works sparks riot in Cleveland
At Brown Hoisting in Cleveland tensions flare as a non union man fatally shoots an employee who tried to leave on a bicycle. Police rescue the mob besieges a shop and troops are sent. prisoner locked in central station as four companies patrol the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Brown
Harriet Beecher Stowe Dies in Hartford At 89
Harriet Beecher Stowe author of Uncle Tom's Cabin dies at Hartford after brain congestion and paralysis. She had been unconscious for two days and passed away at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Startrorp
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Mills in Mahoning Valley Shut Down Over Rates
In Youxrestown Ohio on July 2 all mills in the Mahoning valley closed pending iron smelting rates. Manufacturers propose four dollars per ton while the Amalgamated association demands four dollars fifty cents. Over eight thousand men are idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning Valley
Youxrestown
Ohio
Amalgamated Association
Five Men Hanged at Fort Sairu Ark After Convictions
Rufus Buck Louie Davis Lucky Davis Naomi Jung and Sam Sampson known as the Buck gang were hanged at Fort Sairu Arkansas on July 2 after President Cleveland declined clemency. They were convicted of murder and criminal assault. The report also notes historical inventors and a medical case from England involving tooth extraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sairu
Ark
Rufus Buck
Louie Davis
Lucky Davis
Naomi Jung
Sam Sampson
Buck Gang
Cleveland
Ninety Miners Believed Buried in Twin Shaft Disaster
Rescue workers race to reach the ill fated Twin shaft at Wilkes Barre as roof collapses trap miners. Officials warn none likely to survive and bodies may lie under endless rock and coal for weeks or months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiixesnarne
Lathrop
Tt Valley Coal Company
Pittston
Wilkesbarre
Robbery at Canal Street Depot by Three Masked Men
Three robbers pulled a wagon to the Canal street depot of Metropolitan Elevated railroad in central Chicago. One man stood guard with a revolver while the others took all the money as trains passed through every three minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Curcaco
Canal Street
Metropolitan Elevated Railroad
Literary Notes Preview July Magazines and Poems
McClure's July opens with E Kay Robinson on Kipling and barrack-room ballads. Ladies' Home Journal sketches Joan of Arc’s home life. Burns era pieces by Arthur Warren. Outings offers seasonal recreations. A Monthly July features democracy, science progress, Anglo-US ties. Marion Crawford on St Peter's Rome with illustrations. Eugene Ware rhymes join Riley and Field. Spain rich in metals exports 13 million in 1890. Odd health notes claim fresh lettuce cures insomnia and strawberries whiten teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipling
McClure
E. Kay Robinson
India
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
Joan of Archer
Ella Asband
Burns
Arthur Warren
Robert Burns
A Monthly
England
United States
Marion Crawford
St. Peter's
Crawford
Rome
Leo
Vatican
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James Whitcomb Riley
Eugene Field
Lowing
Kansas Prairies
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