05 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1896
Page
1
A fragmented article notes winters may push railroads to offer winter excursions to Iowa from the south. It also comments on local politics events in Webster City and Winterset, including discussions on women’s suffrage and bond elections amid a climate of national issues.
The article notes a tax political war in Kentucky not raising whisky prices and a trust plan to address it. It mentions policy actions by Anthony Comstock, a Nevada Sunday school teacher expelled for discussing the golden rule, and U.S. events including a Barcelona consulate assault tied to Cuban matters. It also covers political resignations, a defeated woman suffrage bill, and a Winterset district convention with Capt Hull likely to win.
The piece argues that surplus funds are shrinking and another bond issue is likely. It contrasts supporters who praise the Wilson bill with critics who condemn the McKinley act, then warns against firearm accidents and the dangers of unloaded guns.
A Coronapo man was fined 85 and costs after causing a disturbance at his wife’s funeral. He objected to the minister closing the discourse on the beaun ties of the free coinage of silver at a ratio of 16 to 1.
The passage contrasts Judas’s silver betrayal with Senator Carter and notes German editors facing prison while American journalists attack leaders. It references President Cleveland and Emperor William, implying harsh labeling and political punishment across eras.
Ex Secretary Whitney says he is not a candidate and will not enter the Chicago Convention race. Senator Davis may fail to secure Minnesota with a favorite son approach. Supporters in gopherite circles organize McKinley clubs to back Cushnan in the upcoming convention fight.
The article notes Senator Stewart of Nevada wears a gold watch and ring and adds a mortgage clause to demand interest and principal in gold. The only silver aspects are his whiskers tongue and hobby.
The piece notes ex Governor Boies will not seek nomination ahead of the Chicago gathering. It laments upcoming political year forecasts, mocks Senator Vest and Senator West, and predicts Missouri and Maine to favor Republicans. It cites Ames depot delays tied to railroad business and crop prospects.
The Tur Jewell Record attacks the Times editor calling him one of Gib Pray's henchmen. It notes disastrous results tied to a Webster City paper and an attack on the Hellen family, implying a liar label but refraining.
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