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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
2
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson visited Des Moines. The state aims to complete the arsenal for 65 000 dollars. The legislature discusses capitol completion with a 250 000 dollar appropriation. Gardiner A Robinson dies at 82 in Council Bluffs, pioneer since 1849.
Thomas Carter of Council Bluffs was sent to the penitentiary for two years after being found guilty of storing five turkeys and a number of chickens.
A bill proposing a special one fifth mill tax levy for a UI building fund lasting five years did not pass in the state House. The measure aimed to support campus infrastructure with dedicated funding.
Eldora Kirsher of Des Moines charges her mother with the murder of Elijah Jones, her father who died three years ago, marking a dramatic development in a long running family dispute.
Clinton doctor Dr G A Larkey was arrested and bound over to the federal grand jury on a charge of opening mail belonging to others.
John Wilson wanted in Spink County South Dakota on a murder charge was arrested at Cedar Falls while taking mail addressed to J. B. Farwell from the post office.
In contrast to ancient games where slaves ran for survival and most failed, the Christian race promises a laurel wreath for everyone who does their best. Be faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life, declares M W Haynes D D.
General Braddock was buried in the forest with Washington reading funeral services over his grave as wagons rolled over the fresh mould to hide the remains. Twenty years later civilization exposed his bones after a farmer’s spade unearthed them and they were placed in a glass case at a local museum.
A recent storm down east destroyed many Princeton College elms including the oldest trees in the dean's yard. The elms, planted in 1776 to commemorate the repeal of the Stamp Act, were largely ruined.
Drapery removed from President McKinley's pew at First Methodist Church in Canton Ohio. All church pews are free but this one has remained unoccupied since the funeral and will be permanently marked with a plate.
The Gold Coast government seeks volunteers for Maxim gun detachments by promising a military funeral to any member. The inducement aims to attract locals, stating join the detachment and we will bury you as a valued incentive.
Judge Jasper reports Mrs Rocksby’s marriage stable and cheerful. The couple’s home life is described as clublike, with the husband rarely leaving.
Representative Mondell reports favorably on Newlands irrigation bill covering western arid lands. It seeks funding via public land sales, notes vast public domain in sixteen arid states, and envisions artesian wells and storage works to create steady surface streams and flood-control benefits.
In Des Moines on March 12 the senate passed bills to levy a five year tax of 110 mills for both the state university and the state college at Ames to fund building projects. The university amendment failed but the main bill passed 30 to 15, followed by a 39 to 7 approval for Ames college funding. The railway assessment matter was delayed to next Tuesday at 10 30 AM as lawmakers shifted focus.
Fall River on March 12 reports the manufacturers' association refused the 10 percent wage rise demanded by the Weavers' union and Textile council by March 17. They will proceed with a voluntary 6 percent increase on April 7 and call special meetings next week. A strike could idle 25 000 operatives.
In Des Moines and Polk county last week voters chose a congress candidate in the Seventh district. Captain Hull defeated Judge Prouty and won renomination with about 145 total convention votes. James Brenton was also nominated for mayor, with a strong lead over Patrick.
Washington reports that Miss Alice Roosevelt will not attend the coronation of King Edward. Officials say the president decided she should remain in the United States, traveling privately with Special Ambassador Reid’s party. The matter sparked international discussion as courts weighed her status amid the London visit.
Washington March 12 4 9 committee of the senate finance in session considered the war revenue repeal bill and reported it with changes in phraseology but no amendments to reduce the tax. Discussion of Cuban reciprocity arose but most favored keeping the bill intact with few if any changes in the senate.
Dr Heinrich Mueller of the Orange Free State met with Secretary Hay in private at the state department. He urged attention to the concentration camps and child death rates, claiming up to fifty percent in some communities, but Hay offered sympathy without promising any policy change.
Madrid reports letters from Spanish refugees urging Cuba’s re annexation to Spain as a fitting climax showing Cubans’ belief in Spain and accusing the United States of bad faith through interloping Americans.
General Frederick Funston, guest of honor at the Lotus Club dinner in New York, defended American conduct in the Philippines. He praised brave soldiers while attacking antiwar opponents, recounting battles, executions, and claims that some U S critics aided insurgents. He urged keeping opinions private until U S sovereignty is recognized.
The United States squadron led by Rear Admiral Higginson with battleships Kearsarge Indiana Massachusetts and Alabama has entered Colon Harbor Colombia for a three day visit. Consul Oscar Malmros boarded the flagship to pay respects on arrival.
Washington reports that counsel for claimants in Spain Maine disputes consider appealing to Congress to win damages without proving Spain destroyed the Maine. They may seek a special hearing or Supreme Court reference under the Spanish treaty claims act with briefs due by March 17 and March 21 for the Attorney General.
London dispatch notes ongoing Catalan insurgency and widespread discontent with the monarchy. It predicts revolution fears as Alfonso XIII, turning sixteen on May 17, will ascend the throne under close clerical guidance from his mother.
A New York dispatch says Tom Reed will seek the 1904 presidential nomination by his own impulse and Wall Street support. Reed’s move follows his Maine departure to join a state with a contested electoral vote and a role in a national campaign.
In Washington on March 12 rumors spread of compromises in the Cuban reciprocity fight among House Republicans. Ways and Means Republicans proposed a 20 percent rebate as a concession to the rebate Republicans, who rejected it. A 12 percent basis talk surfaced but had no traceable source. Speaker Henderson and Chairman Payne conferred with President Roosevelt but released no details. A Republican conference on the subject will be held.
Lincoln Neb March 12 The Nebraska National Guard will rise to about 2000 officers and men. The latest roster lists 1541, not counting new independent companies formed in West Point and Stanton and a South Omaha cavalry unit. Three more companies are in progress including a light artillery battery in Lincoln a medical corps and an engineer corps. Independent companies will have about 65 per unit and Colby hopes to form a Third regiment possibly with nine companies per regiment.
Rev John F Spalde Spalding of the Episcopal diocese of Colorado is reported dangerously ill from heart disease at his son Rev Frank S Spalding's home in Erie PA A telegram notified William Spalding bishop Spalding's son and he rushed to Erie The aged bishop has long struggled with ill health in Denver and surrounding region
The Spanish treaty claims commission ruled against individual claims by officers and seamen injured in the Maine explosion in Havana harbor. It held that such injuries are national rather than personal claims, so sailors cannot receive awards from Spain. Commissioner Chambers filed a dissent protesting the disparity.
Des Moines Iowa hearing the senate and house appropriations committees listened to St Louis and Des Moines delegates urging support for an Iowa exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Governor Francis and John M Allen led the push for a 250000 request, with chances for 150000 unless revenues exceed projections. The St Louis delegation left with a favorable impression.
Captain James Read was released from the Leavenworth federal penitentiary on a writ of habeas corpus after one week behind bars. The U S circuit court of appeals ruled that sentences given by a court martial of regular army officers were void, reversing a five year term for receiving bribes.
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