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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1896
Page
2
A brief mentions ongoing political contest in Kentucky and a pledge by the trust to address whisky prices. It references a late post office filing about disease germs potentially passing via e mails and notes a chance for Anthony Comstock to advance his work or sharpen his tactics.
A Nevada Sunday school teacher cites the golden rule provoking church members with mentions of religion and politics. The piece notes tensions over religious materials and barred lesson content, alongside a Barcelona consulate attack linked to Cuban matters and rising American-Spanish tensions.
The resignation of Senator Carter from the position of Chairman of the national Republican committee is announced. The house defeated the woman suffrage bill last Friday by forty nine to forty four. An upcoming Congressional convention for the district will be at Wintersett. Capt Hull is expected to win re election without major challenge. Des Moines Leader notes Democratic gains in city elections. The piece critiques the Wilson and McKinley acts and warns about firearm safety with a quip about dumb and loaded weapons.
A ColoraPo man was fined five dollars and costs after causing a disturbance at his wife's funeral. He objected to the minister closing a discourse on the beauties of free coinage of silver at a ratio of 16 to 1.
The text contrasts treachery of Judas for thirty pieces with Senator Carter and notes how a German editor is jailed for doubting Emperor William. It claims over sixty editors are imprisoned in Germany, reflecting on presses, loyalty, and censorship.
The remark I am not a candidate was made by ex Secretary Whitney when asked if his name would go before the Chicago Convention. Senator Davis may not carry Minnesota with the favorite son dodge as gopherites organize McKinley clubs to contest Cushnan when the convention meets.
Senator Stewart of Nevada adopts a mortgage clause that pays interest and principal in gold. The only silver features are his whiskers tongue and hobby.
Ex Governor Boles bows out before Chicago convention. Mayor Horace resists a November rout as political tides favor Republicans from Maine to Oregon. Senator Morgan tops Democratic chatter though some call him unfit. Vest’s Cuba stance and Dakota admission draw fire. Missouri leans Republican amid discredit of long senate line. Boone Daily News notes Ames depot unlikely this year unless crop prospects boost freight. improvement could come later if fall traffic strengthens.
A Webster City man named Taylor is accused of incest with his twelve year old daughter. The piece also surveys ministers views on war, women voting, Iowa bonding legality, and local politics including McKinley era ballots and congressional ambitions. The report notes snow, English criticism of U S Cuba policy, and local election dynamics.
The Tur Jewell Record accuses the Times editor of being a henchman for Gib Pray. It notes a disastrous outcome linked to a Webster City paper after an attack on the Hellen family, warning against calling the Record editor a liar.
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