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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1895
Page
8
The state proposes a rule preventing anyone not fully naturalized from voting. Advocates say the measure corrects citizenship status while opponents warn it could disenfranchise residents and spark legal challenges.
Benanzix once king of Dahomey is in Martinique after exile by France and is reported to suffer stomach troubles. A missing missionary is suspected to be involved in the events around his condition.
A New York man was found drowned in his bath tub prompting a moral about the hazards of domestic tragedy. The incident is reported with brief details and local reaction.
The Minneapolis feline began a global voyage and faces a perilous journey. It is likely the cat will not return.
The article notes Thomas Barry Alphica being stoned while walking in a Chinese town and observes literary critics in China may be harsh in airing their views.
Wisconsin lawmakers extend their campaign to the theater setting targeting a woman who adjusts her wraps a dozen times during an evening. The effort mirrors earlier efforts against balloon sleeves and high hats, signaling a broader dress code push.
A new type-setting machine is announced that allegedly sets 50,000 letters per hour or about 14 a second. The piece notes that to keep up with daily news, readers must read quickly as thousands of machines begin flinging words simultaneously, creating a demand for a type-reader.
Despite street railway and bicycle growth, horseflesh remains in heavy use. About 70,000 horses are employed in New York City with a similar number in neighboring communities, sustaining transportation and labor needs.
Ir 18 expresses relief that invention has produced armor able to withstand modern explosive projectiles. The statement argues that protective forces align with aggression and the world is spared from annihilation by destructive production.
A census bulletin finds 46 men per 100 own their homes while 54 rent. For women 58 own and 42 rent, suggesting many homes are provided by husbands or parents. The data imply higher female ownership in housing and farming.
The passage riffs on grand English estates and splurging upkeep. It notes Blenheim Castle costing 60 000 for maintenance and an heir seeking marriage to an American heiress or other wealthy matches to fund the line. It hints a Churchill may not hesitate where Castellane wanes.
Report notes backers intend to take Jonny L Sullivan to Cuba to continue his crusade with less publicity then plan to sail for Spain for another attack on his ex-enemy. Text hints at more moves to come but offers no further specifics.
An esteemed exchange reassures young writers that Oliver Wendell Holmes left a estate of 72117 dollars. It argues that if a man of Holmes’s intellect earned such wealth, a diligent ordinary writer could save 15 or 20 dollars by age eighty. The notice frames writers as Autocrats for health rather than riches, offering modest encouragement.
A General Grant statue will be placed in Washingtons Statuary Hall. It was created under a G A R committee and by a congress resolution passed five years ago. The New York Grant monument, ordered earlier, appears forgotten.
A Canadian blacksmith declares that an aluminum cannon he has made will endure the strain. He says such guns will naturally be classified as light artillery.
Geo E Colvin a Hamilton county farmer and Dr Goldstein a local resident were in Council Bluffs to assess interests in the LaFayette addition long exposed as a fraudulent scheme by local real estate men. The bogus lots lie south of Lake Manawa mostly in the Missouri river with swampy fringe.
Cromwell and Creston are stunned as David Blosser, a local figure, dies by self-inflicted gunshot after forging bank collateral and defrauding Creston National Bank. Investigators estimate forgery around ten thousand dollars and loans totaling about fifteen thousand. Attachments filed for thirteen hundred fifty dollars. Police report hints at prior suicide attempt with poison.
New Cromwell reports detail the Blosser forgery and death by own action case. The extent of the forgeries remains unknown and theories include an accomplice or blackmail involving a woman. Some note holders pressed Blosser to settle quietly, which he did in several cases.
Edward Lovejoy, a Cook and Frick commercial traveler, allegedly $3,000 short in accounts. The firm admits a shortage but withholds details. Lovejoy denies misappropriation, citing ignored discounts on collections. He is a prominent traveling salesman in Central Iowa and has been dismissed.
The movable church of J. B. Crawford was dedicated in Burlington with participation from all area churches. The iron and steel structure seats 500 and is designed to be moved for missionary work in Des Moines county.
William Garner, a prosperous Latty Iowa farmer, committed suicide by gas in his family house. His body was found today as he filed for divorce from his wife over adultery. Garner leaves six children.
Carroll March 6 Fred Bester a laboring man of Carroll was struck and instantly killed while walking on the track. He did not hear the approaching west-bound flyer and was killed instantly.
Winterset March 6 C A Gaskill longtime settler and renowned horseman in Iowa died of pneumonia after a two day illness. The respected resident passed away at his home leaving mourners in the community.
Two men robbed the Adel bank at 9 10 am yesterday. Cashier S M Leach fought them off by locking the vault after a partial deposit attempt and was seriously wounded. The pair fled with about 260 dollars in silver, wounding three bystanders before a posse pursued them to O Neals Ford. One robber died in a barn blaze, the other, C W Crawford, was captured in Adel. partner Lander Wilkins, from Patterson, died after pursuit.
A drunken mob of about twenty five tramps tried to take control of the Chicago and Northwestern yards at 2 a m. Officers Anderson Cartwright and Campbell attempted to cuff the men and arrest them. Campbell shot two tramps wounding one dead and the others were expected to recover. Citizens praised Campbell's decisive action fearing police casualties.
Orders received at Burlington by Lieut. S W Smith mustered the Iowa National Guard Company H out of service for inefficiency after an inspection. Property turned over to Col J H Guest ending a long dispute. a new company likely. Nearby Elm Point men locate a sunken steamer cargo including 100 barrels of whisky and farm gear. they plan to salvage the whisky from the old river hulk. Council Bluffs reports J B White alias Wilson identified as Toney Butler, a Pittsburg robber, by Inspector Shell with strong Chicago ties. Security Loan & Trust Co advertises farm loans from Des Moines. Knights of Maccabees hold their first state convention in Marshalltown with 60 delegates. officers elected and a banquet featured.
Washington reports a new international effort to lay a 4 cable system from the United States to Hawaii and then to Japan with branches to the French islands and naval stations in the South Pacific. Negotiations with Russia France Japan progress swiftly toward completion despite Congress failing to fund a Hawaiian cable. A British cable from Vancouver is halted by Senate treaty failure affecting Neckar island landing.
From Suwancyat March 7 report says Japanese forces captured New Chwang after fierce defense by Chinese. Dispatch notes Chinese losses not specified. March 5 update claims Li Hung Chang fully empowered by the emperor to negotiate peace with Japan and direct reforms. A Pekin dispatch says U S ministers Denby and Dun cleared points of Corea independence and indemnity terms for a forthcoming peace conference.
At Marlborough Street police court the Marquis of Queensberry was committed for trial for libelling Oscar Wilde by leaving a card at the Albemarle Club on February 28 bearing a disgraceful epitaph. Bail set at fifteen hundred pounds. The Marquis claimed he wrote the card to force a resolution and save his son. Court crowded with notable figures.
Consul Meeker reports American woolen cloth, suitable for coats and men s suits, sold in central English cloth district markets. English merchants call it superior for the grade and question how it can be produced and offered at the price, confirming tariff act predictions.
Paris reports Foreign Minister Hanotaux announces settlement reached with Santo Domingo via Spanish minister. The accord pays 1,000,000 francs for Roimere detention and 50,000 francs for the murder of Cavalli, a French naval officer.
Frank Schrage, once penniless apart from a small drug income, has become a millionaire after selling Schrage's Rheumatic Cure. A syndicate paid him 100000 cash and will pay 100000 yearly until he earns 1000000 in total. Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co. markets the remedy at 167 169 Dearborn St Chicago with testimonials and agent opportunities.
Negotiations between miners and mine owners in the Pittsburg district have broken off and a strike is ordered affecting between 12 000 and 17 000 workers. Delegates return home and pit meetings will announce the strike.
A riot erupted in the Indiana House on the eve of adjournment over a bill to replace Custodian Griffin with a Republican. The governor has three days to veto measures. Aides and lawmakers were injured as the private secretary attempted to deliver the veto. the secretary finally reached the speaker as adjournment was called and the veto vanished.
Worth the dress maker dies in Paris on the 11th. A London plasterer Taylor killed his family then himself. one child dying. Dana of the New York Sun indicted for criminal libel against Noyes of the Washington Star. Adel bank robber Wilkins released after four year sentence and parole history. Armenian outrages commission in Turkey stirs fears of a Christian massacre. Postal clerks to receive photo passes in a new system signed by White. Bate Refrigerator case rules US patents expire with foreign patents. affects Edison, Berliner, General Electric patents and Quadruplex telegraph patents. No dissent noted.
Havana reports martial law imposed in Santa Clara after disturbances. A 200 insurgents were dispersed near San Sinas by government troops after a brief skirmish. Captain General Isasi says the Natansa uprising is suppressed and hopes to pacify Santiago without further fighting as insurgent numbers dwindle.
In Minneapolis the jury returns a guilty verdict against Harry Hayward for the murder of Catherine Ging after a lengthy trial. Judge Smith explains the law and required steps. the sentence to hang on the June 15 date follows with Hayward protesting innocence.
Advices from Cuba report the revolt growing more formidable with bands of rebels appearing at multiple points. Some have dispersed or taken refuge in inaccessible fastness while Yaguey in Matanzas reportedly yielded, possibly ending that province’s uprising. In Havana Consul Williams cites Spain’s recall demand tied to protecting American citizens and calls for a civil trial rather than martial.
The steamer Longfellow of the Cincinnati, New Orleans Packet line struck a pier of the Pike and Ohio Railway bridge and sank near Cincinnati. Twenty six cabin passengers were rescued while half a dozen are reported drowned. The vessel valued at $22,000 carried 500 tons of freight.
The Legislative Committee investigating Taylor defalcation reports a conspiracy between Taylor securities and the defaulter to coerce a settlement with the state. The evidence supports that an organized effort existed to defraud and compel payment.
Frank Wen, president of the board of directors of the Chicago Drainage Canal, named for mayor by the Democrat convention. Washington Hess, postmaster and editor of the Zeitung, was present but withdrew support.
The March statement reports a decrease of 39,122,958 in Fery circulation for the month, lowering total circulation to 574,534,557 with an ending March 1 decline of 116,000,000. Per capita circulation drops 22.69 based on a population figure of 6 000.
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