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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
2
Fragmented 19th Century Rhetoric on Society and Money
A jumble of observations mocks public taste and modern life. It touches on automation, wealth, journalism, and politics with references to Waldeck Rousseau Twain Morgan and various social curiosities, suggesting a satirical cross section of late era concerns.
Inventor Krupp Plans Stronger Armor as Next Step
Herr Krupp boasts a gun capable of firing through the thickest armor plate in his workshop. He says the next move is to design even thicker armor, aiming to test the limits of materials and weaponry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr Krupp
Rivers in Martinique Offer Warm Water Resource
Readable river notes indicate several streams in Martinique run hot, yet residents value the natural warmth as they no longer need to boil water for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinique
Kings Edward and Morgan Known for Shared Feasts At Court
King Edward and J Pierpont Morgan are described as food lovers who enjoy meals together. The passage notes their camaraderie and lack of jealousy, reflecting a light courtly anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Edward
J. Pierpont Morgan
King Alfonso Lets Gonies Stand as Bullfighting Loses Appeal
King Alfonso suggests backing horse racing over bullfighting to keep money in pockets. The notion contrasts with the traditional arena as nobles debate sport choices and public interest shifts away from bulls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfonso
New York Officer Arrests Woman Over Saloon Incident
A New York policeman arrested a woman who tried to withdraw her hand from a saloon queue. The officer suspected the man had not spent all his money in the bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Piero Morgan Sets Out for Spain Amid Uncertain Warnings
Fragmentary notes describe Piero Morgan heading to Spain with warnings about the land of the Dons. The text hints at caution and a dash of peril as the journey unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piero. Morgan
Spain
America
Schwab Gives Brother Job Paying Large Salary
President Schwab of the steel trust has given his brother a job that pays 000 a year. It's a nice thing to a good, charitably disposed jab in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwab
The
Steel Trust
Man Ends Life With Copy Of Marie Corelli Novel
A man committed suicide using a copy of Marie Corelli's latest work in his hand. The incident occurred as police investigate the motive and connection to the literary item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Corelli
Mary Macwane
Boni Castellane’s Election to French Chamber Contested
Report notes Boni Castellane’s bid for the French chamber of deputies is disputed. Opinions vary on whether he will secure victory and how the public perceives his candidacy amid contentious political debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boni Castellane
Chamber of Deputies
Foch
Boni
Suci
Chicago Astrologer Predicts Two Month Trend
A Chicago astrologer foresees a sequence of events over the next two months. The outlook suggests shifts in daily life and decisions influenced by celestial patterns. The wording hints at a general, unsettled period for residents.
Belgian Prince Drops Title in NY Real Estate Move
A Belgian prince renounces his title to pursue a career in a New York real estate office. The move is framed as honoring his ancestors rather than a marriage arrangement with an American heiress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward Reflects in Dinner Scene Amid Royal Court
A Victorian style scene describes Edward in a late dinner exchange, noting one figure speaking earnestly for nearly an hour while another withdraws. The moment hints at Edward learning from the encounter and gaining insight into court dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Tax Assessor Sets Value On Twain Item At 75000
Tax assessors placed a 75000 valuation on Mark Twain’s item as he had paid 45000 previously. He will get another chance to contest the difference between 75000 and his prior price and the status of his claim with the collector and a captain of industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Pelee Disaster Reflects Colonial Tensions on Martinique
A fragmentary report discusses the Pelee disaster and the ruler King Domey assessing Africans on Martinique as subjects, highlighting tensions between pampered status and survival realities amid upheaval.
God bless ping pong says Syracuse pastor
A Syracuse pastor enthusiastically endorses ping pong and calls for a general disposal to admit the game, arguing its value and appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Chicagoans in May Die by Suicide, Now Deceased
The text reflects on a group of Chicago residents who died by suicide in May and comments on their afterlife in a tone suggesting resolution of their deaths. It references the path they took and implies a sense of peace in their final state.
Board of Control delays Cherokee hospital opening
Des Moines June 21. The board of control cannot open Cherokee hospital for inmates by July 1 and may not finish until late July or early August. About 500 to 560 inmates will be moved to Cherokee from Independence Mt. Pleasant and Clarinda, with a net decrease at Independence and possible transfers from other counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Board of Control
Cherokee Hospital
Independence
Cherokee
Mt. Pleasant
Clarinda
Meif ers Bring Big Money In Newton Cattle Sale
The E S Donahey sale of fine Scotch cattle drew stockmen from several states. Fifty Shorthorn Scotch cattle sold for about 40000 with forty nine heifers averaging 754.28 and top price 1750 for Butter fly Second of Wildwood bought by B R Steele of Ireland Iowa. Bulls averaged 368.75 totaling 1475. Auctioneer Col Woods led the sale at the Jasper County Breeders stock pavilion on the fair grounds. Donahey’s five year venture into stock raising has left his 260 acre farm valued at 75000, as noted by Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
E. S. Donahey
B. R. Steele
Ireland
Iowa
Col. Woods
Jasper County
Donahey
Woods
Jefferson Iowa Sheriff Killed in Shootout During Arrest Attempt
In Jefferson on a Saturday case a peace warrant targeting Horace Shipman led to a four hour gun battle after Marshal John Swearingen and Deputy Fred Kendall tried to enter Shipman’s house. Shipman fired killing Swearingen, then dozens of townspeople helped Sheriff Anderson after which Shipman was found dead from fifty gunshot wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Iowa
Horace Shipman
Shipman
John Swearingen
G. H. Grimmell
Swearingen
Fred Kendall
Grimmell
Anderson
Hipman
James May
May
8. C. Judy
Sheriff Anderson
Mrs Hossack to Be Released on Bonds
Judge Gamble granted an appeal for Mrs. Margaret Hossack to be released on bonds due to declining health from long imprisonment. Bonds set at 15000 dollars will be provided by friends of the family.
Governor Cummins Proclaims Bishop Judge of Iowa Supreme Court
Des Moines June 23 Governor Cummins issued a proclamation appointing Judge Charles A Bishop of Polk County to the Iowa supreme court seat vacated by C M Waterman resigning June 30 1902 The proclamation notes the petition from Polk county delegates and Bishop’s confirmation by the governor with the next general election term ending once a successor is elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Des Moines
Charles A. Bishop
Supreme Court
C. M. Waterman
Davenport
Lane
Supreme Court of
State of
Iowa
Charlies A. Bishop
Polk County
Albert B. Cummins
Bishop
Amos Brandt
Standt
Judge Bishop
Destructive Lacona Fire Destroys Rogers Furniture Building
A Lacona blaze on Main Street started in the A. J. Rogers furniture and undertaking shop, causing about 8000 in losses with 3000 to the business and 500 to J. W. Shupe’s farm shed. The Rogers building was two stories and lodge rooms were burned. the Bartlett residence and a Shupe property were damaged. the Methodist church was scorched but saved by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacona
Main Street
A. J. Rog
Rogers
J. W. Shupe
Murder in Fremont township shocks Iowa City locale
James Gallagher a prominent Fremont township farmer near River Junction was shot in bed and died within an hour. Mrs Gallagher awoke to the pistol shot at about 11 pm and summoned the hired man John Walker. Sheriff Hofer suspects revenge. C A Holland ay was arrested but no direct evidence yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
James Gallagher
Fremont Township
River Junction
John Walker
Lone Tree
Hofer
C. A. Holliday
Traveling man James Wharton shot dead in Ottumwa restaurant
James Wharton a well known traveling man from Atchison Kansas was accidentally shot and killed in a restaurant in Ottumwa last night by the proprietor Lou Betrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
James Wharton
Atchison, Kan
Lou Betrick
Matt Hunter in Fort Madison Prison on Bread and Water
Word from Fort Madison reports Matt Hunter the man who killed Homer Holland in a gambler's quarrel here a year ago is confined in the prison dungeon on bread and water for breaking prison rules and failing to perform assigned tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Hunter
Mt. Ayr
Fort Madison
Homer Holland
Girl Bitten by Rattlesnake Near Hastings
Mabel Wilson daughter of Perry Wilson a local farmer was bitten twice on the hand by a rattlesnake yesterday her condition is serious but doctors expect recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Mabel Wilson
Perry Wilson
Here
Senate wild debate over Panama vs Nicaragua canal route
The Senate adopted the Spooner substitute by an 8 vote margin, instructing the president to choose the Panama route if a clear title to Panama Canal Company property is secured, otherwise adopting the Nicaragua route. The measure includes a construction commission and 130 million dollars in 2 percent gold bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Nicaragua
Washington
Senate
Spooner
Panama Canal Company
House
Morgan
Alabama
Clark
Montana
Allison
Iowa
Democratic unity at opening of Tilden club quarters
New York hosts a Democratic gathering highlighting unity as Grover Cleveland and David B. Hill appear together. Ex President Cleveland speaks, followed by ex Senator Hill and others, with a collation and buffet for attendees. Bryan was invited but did not respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tilden Club
Grover Cleveland
David B. Hill
Hill
A. J. Bontagues
Virginia
W. A. Gaston
Boston
William J. Bryan
Five Cowboys Killed in Tucumcari Fight
Five cowboys died in a clash near Tucumcari New Mexico as they ambushed Bud Lee and an Indian fighter who had earlier driven cattle through a contested spring. Lee and his partner surrendered to the sheriff. names of the dead were not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
Tucumcari
Bud” Lee
Dona Ana County
Lee
President aims Cuba reciprocity by bill or treaty
The president pressed for Cuban reciprocity with Congress members including Senators Allison Foraker Proctor Beveridge and Representative Long. He remains firm on reciprocity either by legislation or treaty and may seek a Senate treaty or an extra session in summer or November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Washington
Congress
Allison
Foraker
Proctor
Beveridge
Representative Long
Kansas
Senate
Mint Director Roberts Won’t Resign Immediately
George E. Roberts director of the United States mint said he plans to move to Des Moines to take charge of the Iowa State Register but will not relinquish his mint post before the end of the current fiscal year. He expects to go to Iowa next week and stay briefly in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George E. Roberts
United States Mint
Iowa State Register
Des Moines
Register
Roberts
Iowa
Irish groups plan mourning for coronation day in Britain
London reports The United Irish league will mark coronation day as a day of mourning for Ireland. Clare Morris district council in County Mayo votes to fly a black flag June 26 and 27 and invites other councils to join condemning England's king and its government over famine ships coercion and castle rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Irish League
Ireland
Clare Morris
County Mayo
England
Beresford Attacks Navy Efficiency in Commons
Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beresford accuses the British Navy of rot in the admiralty system during navy estimates debate in the House of Commons. He cites shortages of naval reserves and engine-room staff, superior foreign guns, and calls for a separate business board to run fleet efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Lord Charles Beresford
Lord Beresford
Great Britain
United States
France
Admiralty
Treasury
Wm. Vernon-Harcourt
Senators Oppose Cuba Reciprocity as Conference Ends
Washington June 21 Republican senators met in a three hour session on Cuban reciprocity with eight to nine speeches for the plan and only two against. Senators Foraker Beveridge Lodge Hale Warren Aldrich McComas Hanna spoke for reciprocity while Burton and Burrows opposed. The meeting followed prior beet sugar discussions and emphasized party harmony. The report notes rising state revenues from filing fees and inheritance taxes, suggesting future dependence on corporate taxes to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Allison
Foraker
Beveridge
Lodge
Hale
Warren
Aldrich
McComas
Hanna
Platt
Connecticut
Burton
Burrows
Secretary Root reports cost of Philippine War total
Washington reports to the Senate that the total cost of the Philippine War to date is 170,326,586 dollars. The notice covers 50,000 dollars advanced for the Philippine commission from the US treasury, later reimbursed from the Philippine treasury. It notes 4,803,448 dollars spent on railroad transport for troops and supplies since the peace treaty. It also lists ships, wagons, clothing, ordnance, and other supplies still in the Philippines and being reshipped. The secretary distinguishes past year expenses as maintenance and pay not military operations costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
Senate
Philippines
Philippine Commission
United States Treasury
Philippine Treasury
Philippine Islands
Wyeth Wins American Derby Over East Favorites
Wyeth, ridden by Lucien Lyne, swept to victory in the American derby at Chicago outrunning Lu cien Appleby and Aladin. The 1 1/2 mile race finished in 2:40 1 5 with twelve 3-year-olds competing and Wyeth emerging as the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wyeth
John A. Drake
Lucien Appleby
G. C. Hildreth
G. C. Bennett
Aladin
Dwyer
Lucien Lyne
If a man is a jay a white vest will not save him
A terse, aphoristic line noting hypocrisy and the futility of fashion or virtue. It contrasts behavior with outward appearances and mocks performative charity as hollow ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Heavy frost harms crops across Nebraska and South Dakota
A severe frost last night damaged fruit and vegetables in Rock, Papa, Boyd and Cherry counties and southern South Dakota. Omaha reports only light frost with no damage. Sioux Falls sees frost but minimal impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha
Neb
Rock, Papa
Boyd and
Cherry
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Appointment of Dr Crumpacker as Independence hospital superintendent
The Des Moines board of control announces Dr W P Crumpacker of Athens Ohio as successor to Dr G H Hill as superintendent of the state hospital at Independence. Crumpacker will take charge July 1 after Hill resigned months earlier and planned to practice in Des Moines as a nervous disease specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Board of Control of State Institutions
W. P. Crumpacker
Athens
Ohio
G. H. Hill
State Hospital
Independence
Crumpacker
Hill
Board of Control
Ex-policeman Carter guilty of extortion in district court
John F. Carter formerly a police officer was found guilty in district court of extorting $4 from Edith Carlson a roomer at the Goldstone hotel. Judge Church sentenced him to a $200 fine plus costs and admonished him on the gravity of his offense highlighting his prior role as a peace officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Carter
Edith Carlson
Goldstone
Church of
Jefferson
Church
Carter
McCune Reappointed as Superintendent at Hospital for the Blind
The board of control announces the reappointment of T. F. McCune as Superintendent of the Hospital for the Blind at Vinton. His new term starts July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
T. F. McCune
The
Hospital For the Blind
Vinton
Midland Chau tauqua program announced for Des Moines
The Midland Chau tauqua assembly releases its Des Moines program for July 8 to 22 featuring Rev. Frank Dixon Dr. Alexander Patterson Miss Sara Wharton Moore Miss Ellen M Stone Lorado Taft and Richard Pierson Hobson. A card to E C Musgrave, secretary, will request a program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Chautauqua Assembly
Des Moines
Frank Dixon
Alexander Patterson
Sara Wharton Moore
Ellen M. Stone
Lorado Taft
Richard Pierson Hobson
E. C. Musgrave
Paper sale and editor change in Fort Dodge
The State Register reports the sale of the paper’s property and plant to George E. Roberts of Fort Dodge, director of the United States mint. The sale follows editor and proprietor R. P. Clarkson’s failing health. price not stated but believed to be between $125,000 and $150,000 after weeks of negotiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Register
George E. Roberts
Fort Dodge
United States Mint
R. P. Clarkson
Wallace Shows Ready to Exhibit in Des Moines
The Wallace show has arranged a Des Moines appearance for Monday June 30 with two performances. It is one of the largest tented concerns on the road, featuring six to eight acts simultaneously across three rings and other venues, offering a cosmopolitan program to please diverse audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Des Moines
Calf Eats Wallet. Farmer Retrieves Cash from Stomach
A farmer in Vestch New York dropped a leather wallet with 150 dollars while paying a mortgage. Believing a calf ate it, he killed the animal and found the wallet and 110 dollars in the stomach. The cash was sent to the U S Treasury for redemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Densmore
Vestch
N. Y
United States Treasury
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