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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1896
Page
2
The Ames Times features an 82 year old woman who rides a bicycle, noting that few men live up to rivals or friends in scrutiny. It contrasts Canadian elections with a domestic outlook and hints at the upcoming presidential electoral count. The piece also mentions cheerful Sunday leisure and Christian Endeavor conventions in Washington as a historic gathering.
A Chicago citizen sues after selling a cow that allegedly warranted daily milk output of sixteen quarts, but the buyer claims the animal produced only two quarts. The dispute centers on a 16 to 2 milk yield claim and potential warranty breach.
In Bremen a family keeps four historic wine barrels dating back over two and a half centuries. The nearest barrel, once sampled by a trusted servant, yielded a daily pint until emptied. He was later found topping the barrel with water, ending the clandestine drinking.
The passage notes Greek training started around age ten to develop strength health grace and beauty. It asserts a symmetrical body as a vessel for a fine mind, placing physical culture first in youth education of the land.
Mrs Kruger, wife of Dom Paul, is portrayed as a thoroughly domestic woman who openly enjoys her reputation for making the best coffee in the Transvaal. She embodies a huisvrouw ethos, finding pleasure in tidiness, while her husband’s indifference to personal cleanliness annoys her.
The custom of giving brides a brown paper bundle marked $2,000,000 at the Washington treasury vault is ended. Formerly an official handed the bride the bundle with the quip that she could claim to have held $2,000,000, which delighted her, though the parcel contained only two census reports.
A rural farmer sues in Chicago claiming $64 is owed him after paying with a $100 bill for a drink and receiving $36 in change. The piece jokes that generosity to strangers can backfire and contrasts urban versus rural behavior with the coins and clothing remark.
Mary French Field, eldest daughter of the late Eugene Field, prepares to carry on her father’s platform work with a debut as reader in autumn. Known to friends as Trotty, she is twenty, tall and blonde with blue eyes, the eldest of five surviving children.
A Sunday advert in New York led many to seek a lost wallet with large sums inside. Thirty five men called and fifteen wrote. Claimants reported amounts from four to twenty five thousand dollars and denominations. None could be restored as no wallet existed.
A satirical pastiche reports doctors claiming ice cream is a major health threat. It mocks the idea that microbes thrive in frozen treats and jestingly suggests eating ice cream puts a microbe in prime condition to harm.
In St Paul a federal court declared the Iowa cigarette restriction unconstitutional, citing the same grounds as the liquor original package law. Des Moines reports Attorney General Remley notes Judge Sanborn’s ruling that a single 5 cent cigarette box is an original package and lawful under interstate commerce, but the decision does not affect state sales.
In Dvnavere on July 24 attorney J C Longueville waived further examination for Eckerlebe, who will stay jailed until September term. A posse of about forty men planned to lynch him at Andrew. plan failed due to a misunderstanding. Eckerlebe was moved to Anamosa penitentiary as public opinion turns against him. Rumors about a girl's brother surface amid calls for investigation before trial. Murphy, the man Eckerlebe confessed to, is a tramp charged with assault with intent to commit great bodily injury.
Des Mare s July 26 The North and South American Transportation Company filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state and county recorder J H Pennington of Maine and H S Wickes of Chicago are the incorporators The capital stock is 20000000 and its issuance depends on transfer of contracts from South American republics held or to be secured by Col Pennington The company is incorporated for twenty years It is understood to be the first step toward a north and south railway to connect with some gulf harbor but the incorporators are reticent.
Ex-Senator Geo W Jones died at about 8 PM after a two month illness sparked by a severe cold in Chicago. Survived by three children George Marie Hay and Linn Deuss and his wife had died years ago. He retained vigor until recent months.
Rev Geo F Scott and Daisy Dorlan the eloping couple are back in Waterloo under sheriff guard Scott is jailed while the girl returns to her home She spurned her family saying she loves Scott more than life Mrs Scott will not prosecute for adultery Dor Ian the girl's father sues for 3000 dollars
Fort Dodge July 27 The city council has let the contract for the first paving of the town. J W Campbell of Des Moines won the job at 1.2 dollars per yard and must use Fort Dodge brick. The total value is about 40000 dollars.
Des Moines reports from points in the southern half of the state show over 35 percent of the oat crop will be harvested. Rust damages delay binding and threshing and ruin oat straw for feed. Farmers burn fields ready for next season as financial loss runs into thousands of dollars.
Cherokee July 27 James Mahoney bound over to the grand jury in 5000 dollars for the murderous assault on Mary Kane at Aurelia Unable to post bond he remains in jail until September court convenes It is believed he will plead guilty and accept sentence to end the affair The girl has fully recovered from her wounds
Deputy U S Marshal Richards brought three Winterset men to jail charged with blowing open the Winterset post office safe on May 26 1895 and stealing 300 dollars in money and stamps. Claud L Chase Cliff Clanton and John Clark are the defendants awaiting trial.
H L Grimes of Grimes and Grimes Derby was struck by lightning and killed while returning to his home for supper. His life was insured for 7000 dollars, with part policies issued only days earlier.
Obituaries report Gen Geo W Jones death and flag honors. Cedar Rapids court upholds cigarette law. Daisy Dorlan says she proposed elopement with Rev Scott. Oskaloosa Packing Co plant fire. Harrisburg man Garrett Light's flight and past crimes. Morning Side Sioux City boys shot by W C Holt. Miner Harry Nichols dies from gunshot after liquor quarrel.
Washington reports Jose Maceo, famed Cuban insurgent leader, is dead after a battle with Spanish forces. The death has been confirmed by Havana dispatches, despite repeated prior denials. Havana also notes insurgents use dynamite to hinder Weyler’s rail movements, with Gomez warning civilians against riding trains carrying troops.
At a Florence political meeting Gov. Evans faced an altercation with Judge Joseph H. Earle who struck the governor on the head and drew blood after Evans referenced Earle. Evans retaliated injuring Earle’s eye. Revolvers were drawn but order returned as they were separated. Generals Watts and Richbourg argued with Richbourg warning Watts he would be held personally responsible for his remarks.
A cloud burst in Bear Creek canyon sent a ten foot wall of water through Morrison Colorado causing fifteen to twenty deaths and feared additional losses. The known dead include Mrs Miller and three children and campers numbered fifteen to eighteen in a small house below town. Authorities fear more fatalities as campers lined both sides of the creek. Additional figures from Denver and nearby Golden and Mount Vernon cite twenty two deaths with more feared.
The schooner Governor Smith from Boston to Wilmington, on a trip via Gibara, reached quarantine after leaving Gibara July 14. Off Nuevitas harbor the ship, about a mile from a Spanish gunboat, was fired upon with a shell passing over deck. The captain raised the American flag and proceeded to safety.
Vancouver dispatch reports six thousand Chinese troops sent to Lanchou to quell Mohamadan rebels were all killed or missing. Rebels allegedly massacred authorities and conducted a triumphant march, with widespread killings and pillaging cited.
Washington July 24 Treasury officials report the gold reserve exceeds 101 million dollars after New York banks deposit gold coin in exchange for United States notes following bankers meeting. Total coin contributions reach 15 1 2 million, lifting reserve to 101 881 770 dollars.
Washington reports an official Tokyo briefing on Japan's June 15 tidal wave which submerged the northeastern coast of Honshu for about 200 miles. Estimates from June 25 place deaths at over 30,000 with twice that number left homeless and starving. no Americans harmed.
CubcaGco July 24 Gold Democrats meet at the Auditorium Annex to consider issuing a call for a national convention. A resolution endorses holding a Democratic convention to adopt a platform and choose president and vice president candidates by September 2. Curiaco July 26 resolutions urge a patriotic declaration and nomination of candidates, with the national committee to meet in Indianapolis August 7 to issue a formal call for a convention by September 2.
Athens reports continuous fighting in Crete with Turks aiming to seize Kissamo on the Selino road to cut off western Crete. Turkish losses reach 200 killed and 60 wounded, Cretan losses 26 killed and 60 wounded. Deputies refuse to meet until a sultan reply arrives. A Hong Kong dispatch confirms Japanese atrocities in Formosa with mass killings and burning of villages as Japan consolidates control after peace. Halifax reports mutiny aboard the bark Herbert Fuller with brutal killings of Captain Nash, his wife, and the second mate. Spanish Patriotic League of Argentina offers a cruiser valued at 8,006,000 pesetas to the Spanish government.
The St Louis national populist convention opened July 22 with Taubeneck presiding and welcome from Missouri Governor Stone. Ignatius Donnelly spoke as Senator Butler led as temporary chair. A storm delayed proceedings and credentials reports sparked a lengthy dispute before adjournments each day. Bryan's name loomed as a potential nominee.
July events in St Louis show the National Silver Party naming officers, reporting delegation votes, and pursuing conference with the Populists. Key figures include W. P. St. John, Charles Towne, and R. E. Ondorfer. Bryan and Sewall debated presidential tickets amid committee actions.
A Constantinople dispatch to Chronicle reports Crete raids around Van H destroyed forty villages and killed every male eight years of age, with a death toll placed at 12,800.
An imperial trade order issued near the council of Armenia and patriarchate states Armenians will be held responsible for any actions by Armenians hereafter.
Iowa patent office reports patents allowed but not sued. W A Waylowa Falls attachment for stoves improves combustion in two vessels. J Koegel Des Moines thinning rows and weed removal. J S Hogan Menlo adjustable plow wheel furrow width by rider. Public access to drawings and specs for 25 cents. service extended beyond Iowa.
A French inventor creates an electrical alarm for infants that rings a bell when the child cries, aimed at waking the mother. In Vienna a rich man attempted an eighty four day fast to set a record, but ended the trial on day twenty one due to weakness and death. Berlin hosts an annual fancy dress ball by women artists. men may attend in masculine costume, comprising about one third of attendees.
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