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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1896
Page
17
Fragmented clippings describe varied political chatter from deportment of Marxist bills and veto talk to a San Francisco court ruling on a Chinese American citizen. Mentions misunderstandings with Gladstone echoes, insurgent news from Florida, and rail legislation proposals about bicycles as baggage.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at hardship among a family or community and a call for assistance. It mentions distress, seeking help, and possible relief actions, but lacks clear names, places, or dates to confirm specifics.
Thomas Baugh slept in the Chillicothe Missouri post office and awoke at 3 30 in the morning to a stranger who demanded money and stamps. Baugh fought back and the intruder fled without taking his mail.
King orders general haircuts as unrest grows among common people who prefer to leave their rocks and stay put. Barbers are thriving, claiming the move exposes the king’s wisdom while customers seek one place for service and safety.
A Topeka man claims a method to make city pavements from straw and believes it could convince skeptics. He cautions it will be a hard undertaking, noting the season when winter yields to spring and frost recedes.
Francis E Willard and other CU officers send a protest to members about a measure to provide further instruction in public life. They argue pupils already receive sufficient instruction and warn the new add ons could become irksome and unnecessary. Richelieu is cited in a statement about salvation.
The Iowa legislature committees on pardons in both chambers unanimously back a pardon for Volk Wells, a James gang member once sentenced in 1880 for bank robbery. Wells aided in a guard’s death, has served 16 years, and now seeks relief citing religious shift and deteriorating health.
Coffman the Richland burglar was sentenced by Judge Dewey to five years at hard labor. The four Ollie burglars Jones Slott Murtough and Laches received three years each. Later the men attacked Sheriff Teeters and his son with a lead pipe, the sheriff firing twice and the pair securing the weapon. Mrs. Barlow then fired a Remington rifle turning the escape attempt.
Mrs Amanda Hubner sues the estate of William Reikhoff for 30000 in a landmark Iowa breach of promise case before Judge Gaynor. Reikhoff of LeMars employed hubner as housekeeper, died leaving 150000 in assets and a will leaving 30000 to Grinnell College.
About 400 people camped overnight to file on forfeited railroad lands in O Brien and Dickinson counties. At 6 a.m. the south door opened and by 9 a.m. the line moved, with roughly 1000 applications for 22 000 acres. Four women were among the claimants.
Amos Wynmans, a Cudahy packing house worker in Sioux City, was killed when his clothes were pulled into a fast spinning elevator shaft. His vest and suspenders caught, his feet were severed, and he died within minutes as the lifeless body dropped thirty feet to the floor.
Herbert Hathaway aged 16 was caught placing scrap iron in switches on the Illinois Central tracks. He was held to the grand jury and committed in default of bail. Detectives had suspected him for some time as pieces of scrap caused switch obstructions.
Des Moines Feb 28 Governor Drake commuted Atlee Hart the Sioux City blackmailer now in Anamosa penitentiary. His term is cut to six months with a $500 fine and costs, suspended if costs and fine are paid before April 13.
Laurens February 29 While L G Smith the Chicago and Northwestern Railway company s local agent here was crossing the track near Marathon his team was struck by a fast freight train Mr Smith was thrown from the buggy and received serious internal injuries A young lady with whom he was riding was injured about the head One horse was struck and instantly killed the other slightly injured and the buggy smashed The injuries to Mr Smith and the lady are considered fatal by attending physicians
Dell Balder son, implicated in the two year old Goodale murder and who confessed, has come back to Afton and is now jailed. Authorities suspect he escaped from a lunatic asylum. Balderson was acquitted at trial due to insanity. His mother resides in Afton but rejects contact.
Judge Macy summoned Tip Cuppy to the bar and levied the full statutory fine of 500 dollars with prosecution costs pushing the total to about 700 dollars.
William Skinner a Burlington area farmer was whipped while beating a horse and the lash struck his eye destroying sight. The incident occurred near Burlington on March 1.
Des Moines reports settle a stock yard dispute with Rock Island railways. Ex Governor Boies declines presidential bid. Judge Couch and Judge Ladd cited in local cases. Davenport bridge damage halts rail traffic and city telecommunication. Paderewski tickets fast as Des Moines Tabernacle hosts March 10 concert with over 1500 seats sold.
London editors comment on the US Senate Cuba stance. The Standard calls Cleveland’s position embarrassing and urges prudent action. The Times notes Spain faces an unfriendly act but urges careful consideration of policy and possible home rule for Cuba.
Reports from Havana describe Maceo demanding surrender of Forts near Matanzas, with an ensuing battle that left eight insurgents dead and 16 wounded while Spanish troops sustained no losses. Other dispatches note refugees citing terror in Guatao, a Punta Brava battle resulting in twenty insurgents killed, and Spanish claims of victory. Additional items report 700 Spanish casualties at Palo Prieto and Madrid publishing Cuba cost estimates and Weyler's two-year crush forecast.
Report to the state department notes bacteria in grain from multiple origins with German Agrarians citing health risk and use as pretext to bar imports. Samples show high counts in Russian and Rostock wheat but all bacteria allegedly vanish with oven heat.
Revolution deepens as government troops move on rebel departments without waiting for a Leonist assault. Reports say fighting and political upheaval have spread across the western provinces from Managua via Galveston.
London February 28 The house of commons rejected the evicted tenants bill on the second reading after debate by 271 to 174.
An Arab traveler asks to set his camel free to Allah while the prophet advises first tying the camel. Prof Giessler of Gottingen has twenty four children, one of whom cried in the street and turned out to be his son. Bavaria's Crazy King Otto roams his palace on all fours, imagining himself an animal.
Washington reports Mashonaland and Matabeleland may soon rival the Transvaal in gold production. Consul Hollis notes Mashonaland's rapid development and richer reefs, with Matabeleland and Mozambique-adjacent Manicaland areas cited as potential future powerhouses.
The Manitoba legislature approved Attorney General Sefton's motion protesting Dominion interference with Manitoba school laws after an all night sitting, by a vote of 31 to 7.
Turkish authorities unveil a conspiracy to topple the government with 200 Armenians and many Turks arrested. London court hearings for Dr Jameson and others charge warring against a friendly state. In New York a Cuban expedition aboard the Bermuda is captured in harbor with 2,000,000 cartridges and heavy weaponry. Four leaders released on bail. Garcia remains in custody. In Washington Elizabeth Flagler pleads guilty to involuntary murder and serves a brief jail term under her father General Flagler's supervision.
At Barcelona a 15,000 strong protest turned violent as rioters attacked the US consulate. Police dispersed the crowd after repeated charges, wounding several, with no reported fatalities. Demonstrations spread to Valencia as students shouted anti US slogans. Government officials moved to curb protests while diplomatic notes were prepared.
Madrid reports intense popular demand to fight the United States after the senate recognized the Cuban provisional government as a belligerent and urged U S mediation for Cuban independence. Officials prepare the navy and army for swift deployment with 20 000 infantry 56 000 cavalry and armed merchant ships ready while protecting American interests.
Washington reports intense interest over Spanish demonstrations against the United States in Cuba matters and the growing naval force. The Spanish reaction is blamed on rhetoric in senate speeches, while officials prepare to clarify the situation through state channels and possible official disavowals. Chairman FE of the House foreign affairs committee weighs in on expected formal explanations and legal requirements.
Commander Walker of the Grand Army of the Republic in Indianapolis announces he will issue a general order to bar war veterans from participating if northern and southern veterans march together in New York City July celebrations. He frames the stance as defending a principle on which he believes the north was justified in the Civil War.
Republican conventions were held in thirty counties in Kansas on Saturday and in eight ironclad instructions for Ohio candidate at the state convention in Wichita on March 10 to elect the debates-at-large. For two weeks friends of Allison and Reed have been working against instructions, claiming only a miracle can prevent the delegates-at-large from pledging to McKinley.
In Paris on March 2 Senor Betances Cuban representative said the U S senate action assures the insurgents quick victory probably within months.
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