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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1899
Page
4
The Ames Times quotes quips on Cuba Weyler General Toral and Dewey with a mix of humor and irony. It notes Chicago tall buildings and a Mayflower sleigh bells tale while reflecting local editorial voice and witty observations.
Report says M. Jules Cambon will carry the twenty million dollars Spain is to receive for the Philippines across the water from the United States. Spain must have great confidence in Cambon or be short of trusted officials.
The author notes the time for the German fleet to move to another station and states the U S government is entrusted with German interests in the Philippines. This stance aims at neutrality and friendship with all nations, opposing exclusive Anglo American partisan views.
A columnist laments women reformers driving community law with passion not prudence. He warns that axiomatically condemning criminals and praising harsh penalties could erode due process and endanger life and home safety. He cites Cady Stanton era rhetoric and lynching advocacy as alarming precedents.
A young woman rejects a bright suitor by listing habits she cannot tolerate in a husband. She does not smoke swear drink debt or associate with questionable friends and is clear that a union would bring wretchedness. The man’s response is not recorded.
The speaker argues that prolonged costly senatorial contests reveal systemic flaws. The piece urges taxpayers in every state to demand abolition of the current indirect method and to replace it with direct elections by the people.
The remark notes that the Bible says God created man in his image and adds that many men believe this refers to them personally. It reflects a common self-centered impulse tied to a timeless scriptural line and cultural self perception.
Des Moines reports Attorney General Remsey issues an opinion to the state executive council declaring that building and loan companies cannot issue stock in series. All stock must be identical in cost and profits, and different classes with varying dividends or maturities are unauthorized. The ruling intensifies previous conclusions about new stock class participation.
A Dispatch from Col Lopez reports the Fifty first Iowa volunteers are deployed with the first battalion at Manila on the fighting line the second at Cavite and the third as Cavite outpost The health of the troops is good and there have been no casualties The first battalion includes Des Moines Oskaloosa Knoxville companies the second Shenandoah Glenwood Council Bluffs Red Oak and the third Creston Bedford Corning and Willisea companies
Mary Ann Sharp wife of William Sharp a carpenter and mother of two believes she is the heiress to James Tyson who died in Brisbane Australia leaving 40 000 000 in gold to relatives Her attorney W A Spurrier backs her claim and plans a trip to Australia He notes Tyson’s only other relatives are two brothers in Yull England
State Treasurer Herriott announces the final payment of about $100,000 in outstanding state warrants on April 20. From now until June 30 the low income may cause a deficit, but by January 1900 a surplus is expected, leaving the state permanently out of debt.
Des Moines March 20. A statement from the Board of Control shows a February cash balance on March 1 of 96895 85 across state institutions, up 15945 from January. The prior month saw large coal bills and many institutions discounting quarterly bills, shrinking the balance.
Nine bids filed for grading and bridging the Belmond to Algona extension. Deleh & Peppard of Minneapolis selected. work to begin when weather allows. President R J Kimball, Vice-President George R Morse, Treasurer and General Manager L M Martin oversee project.
In Dubuque on March 17 Louis Wachenheim and his wife mourn the death of their 16 year old eldest child. The family, now with no means, is left destitute after this loss.
A March 17 blaze at Kehrberg's dry goods store in LeMans caused by chemical explosion wipes out the store. Kehrberg faces $27,000 in losses with $16,000 insured. Dr. Richey reports $2,500 in losses with $500 insured. Other tenants uninsured.
Buchanan county supervisors estimate savings of 4000 dollars last year by supervising bridge work instead of contracting it out. Des Moines votes approve free text books in three districts including West Des Moines. most city residents to obtain free books.
William Allen a Blacksmith in Ames attempted to take his life by hanging in his shop while intoxicated. His wife discovered him and held him until help arrived. he was cut down and remains in pre condition.
Assessor French plans to add 3 810 000 to city cash valuation after an opinion by Assistant County Attorney Cheshire. The amount reflects capital stock and surplus of insurers headquartered in the city and the value of local telephone properties and telegraph terminals. The companies will likely contest the assessment as insurers and telecoms have previously paid taxes to the state based on earnings with no local levy.
Prominent bankers from twelve eastern Iowa counties gathered in Davenport on March 17 for a Iowa Bankers Association meeting. Congressman J R Lane and Supreme Court Justice C M Waterman spoke, with Waterman condemning exemptions from execution as favoring rich debtors and Lane urging income tax and reforms to levy rules for special improvements.
Des Moines officials meet Duluth and New Orleans representatives who say the line will pass through Des Moines over the Des Moines Union tracks. The railroad will be built this year and in operation before snow this fall.
Fireman J. J. Healy of Burlington was instantly killed as the fast mail engine entered Burlington. He was leaning from the cab to inspect a hot box when struck by a bridge, his head crushed. Engineer Potts discovered the body when his steam ran low. Healy leaves a wife and three children.
L W Garfield of Mason City died from burns in the Eli Point city jail after fellow inmate Weiss and Garfield were placed in the calaboose for intoxication. Weiss claims Garfield set a fire using a mattress while a stove burned. The wooden jail house quickly caught fire and Garfield perished.
Thomas Dooley, a miner at the Preector coal mine, was instantly killed when a slate fall three feet thick and twenty feet long buried him. A fellow miner, injured while rescuing Dooley, remains in a precarious condition and may die. The report also notes the first spike of Iowa’s railroad season driven at Tara Junction for the Fort Dodge & Omaha line by Illinois Central workers.
In Emmetsburg voters approved issuing twenty thousand dollars in bonds to finance a new schoolhouse. Seventy nine women cast ballots. A Chicago cigar vendor, M. J. Chambers, was slugged and robbed on Council Bluffs Broadway after displaying a large roll of money in a saloon. In nearby incident farmer Lehrivalier was assaulted at a livery stable by Jim Mitchell Arch Wood and Ervin Mige. he lay unconscious and nearly frozen until found next morning. Suspects are in custody with risk to Lehrivalier's life.
A blaze at the Windsor hotel on Forty-seventh Street and Fifth Avenue trapped guests on all floors. By nightfall 16 dead, 41 injured, and 51 missing were reported, with losses exceeding 1 million dollars as crews continue to search the ruins.
Carl Summerfelt, aboard the Lees, reports a battle off the Dalton trail near Porcupine river. Four men killed and several wounded as Canadian miners resistance followed American orders to leave British Columbia to avoid Canadian claims. Canadian mounted policemen had staked claims in American territory, triggering the confrontation.
Washinerox March 18 reports American forces gain full control of the Pasig river from the Bay of Manila to Laguna de Bay. The eight mile stretch effectively divides Luzon, with Laguna de Bay described as a vast inland lake over 100 miles in circumference and the Pasig river serving as the lagoon’s outlet to Manila.
General Wheaton's force attacked Pasig and drove back about 2,000 Filipino defenders. The battle left 350 Filipino prisoners and 106 dead. American losses included three killed and fourteen wounded. one Montana soldier, H. Y. Becher, fell in combat near Caloocan.
A mob of masked men attacked a small house jail at 2 a m and shot nine Black arson suspects. Four died instantly and five were wounded. The victims had been held for arson tied to three fires since January 1 destroying the town. Governor Candler ordered Captain Barber to assemble fifty Capital City Guards and deploy them to Palmetto by special train.
Washington issues orders to General Brooke to operate only within the congressional resolution on Cuba. The US will deal directly with Cuban people and treat the Cuban military assembly as any organization. Disturbances will be dispersed. harmless meetings will be ignored.
The American army is reorganized into two division groups. General Lawton commands the First division with Washington North Dakota California volunteers and supporting units. General Otis commands the MacArthur division with multiple volunteer regiments, regulars, and artillery. General Anderson will return to the United States.
The new secretary of the interior forbids the use of the commercial name Iowa Patent Office, challenging state law granting exclusive rights to such names. The text argues western inventors and Iowa firms can still secure U S patent work locally, with free consultations and continued support for western enterprise. It notes existing certificates and the potential need for further legislation.
President McKinley’s plan aims to disband the Cuban army through Gomez, withdraw U S troops from Cuba as local rule begins, compel Aguinaldo’s forces to see futility of resistance, and then advance a future program for the Philippines via commissions and talks with enlightened Filipinos. The transport Meade arrives in Havana with $3,000,000 for Cuban troops, escorted by the cruiser Chicago.
The navy department reports the battleship Oregon arriving at Manila on March 20. This marks a notable deployment in the Pacific theater with the ship now stationed in Manila Bay to support operations.
General Gomez of the Cuban army announces retirement from active service after declaring his duty fulfilled. Outside the assembly, supporters of the deposed leader grow restless as news from Nan Kin reports 10,000 Chinese rebels crossing Anhui into Nanan and capturing Shouchan after routing imperial forces. Rebels seize arms and raid Henan, while telegraph lines in North Anhui are cut and imperial troops tighten containment. In North Kiangsu a clash between 500 rebels and forces under Generals Kuo Wu and Liu leaves many dead.
Joseph Medill, proprietor of the Chicago Tribune, died in San Antonio Texas from heart failure. He remained lucid until death and spoke his final words asking what is the. He had traveled there for health three months earlier and had been bedbound for five days.
Filipino forces attacked a company of Washington volunteers at Taguig. Two companies from Washington and Oregon regiments aided by the Twenty second regulars repelled the rebels. Casualties included two American soldiers killed and an officer with thirteen privates wounded. enemy losses were severe.
Copper River Alaska miners request Gov Brady to urge the government to send a vessel to bring home 200 to 300 stranded prospectors. Many suffer from scurvy and lack transport.
Mapnio reports the queen regent signed the ratification of the peace treaty. She also issued a decree dissolving the cortes, convoking the new parliament, and authorizing payment of arrears to repatriated troops.
Court of inquiry in Cyreneo examined nearly a dozen witnesses on methods of meat protection and cleanliness. Testimony showed no preservatives used. witnesses included inspectors from the Bureau of Animal Industry and Armour, Swift, and other packing firms. Reports described maggots and spoiled meat in canned beef issued to soldiers in Cuba.
In Pekin Minister Conger sends to the state department a decree designating initial railway builds: Lu Han and Hankow Canton first, then Tien Tsin Chin Kiang, Shan Hai Kwan, and beyond to Moukeden and New Chang. The Hankow Canton line concession is held by an American syndicate formed by Calvin Brice before his death.
A March 20 dispatch from Vermont reports George Dewey in good health though fatigued as his father the admiral awaits completion of an unspecified task. Charles Dewey expects his brother to arrive in Washington by June 1 and visit Vermont before Cuba plans surface. The piece notes General Alger’s possible tour of Cuba and Porto Rico, and includes local items about Londonderry and New Guinea customs.
Reports from Alabama Arkansas and Mississippi describe a cyclonic storm killing and injuring several people. Alabama records four dead and four injured Arkansas reports seven injured Mississippi lists ten injured and substantial property damage. The scattered items also note old Hutchinson and various dated notes from March.
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