12 May 1898
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1898
Page
1
Local notices announce candidates for Clerk of the Courts and County Recorder in Tama and Story counties. Names include C. M4per Ames and AnFin Ersland with primary actions and dates noted, plus discussion of Madrid name change and public sentiment.
Reports note the clash at Manila as a major naval battle of contemporary history. Dewey referenced in various aphorisms as public sentiment shifts during the war. Obituary records Sam Zenor, pioneer of central Iowa, dies in Boone. Decoration Day scheduled two weeks from next Monday.
The state central committees of the allied parties meeting in Des Moines unanimously adopt resolutions pledging unwavering support for the president in the war against Spain. They unite the democratic, populist, and free silver republican parties to back the navy, army, and the Stars and Stripes.
The piece laments local depredations and rising toughs while noting opposition to Gen Lincoln for brigadier. It reports Iowa troops ordered out, with one regiment to Chickamauga, one to Washington, and two for coast defense and reserve, prompting Camp McKinley’s abandonment.
With primaries near and no other candidate in sight, J Q Burgess, longtime deputy, appears to be unopposed for county auditor. Burgess is known for efficiency at the courthouse and his genial, cooperative nature. He is expected to be a strong, capable public servant.
A column snippets satirize current events from Wacart politics to Dewey’s victory and Weyler to Uncle Sam. It notes Wacart sold for $1.70 a bushel with McKinley backing, reports on Cedar Rapids and Webster City papers, ministerial disputes over Sunday rail excursions, and local payback against Mayor Goodson amid wartime sentiments. The piece rails against dry goods box politicians and praises national unity.
A Washington correspondent explains government Manila correspondence travels 14000 miles via multiple lines mostly British owned. When working, Manila to Washington messages arrived in about forty minutes after rehandlings across oceans and seas.
Frank Bicknell notes Johnson Brigham as state librarian will push a traveling library program from the state house basement to public, school, and college libraries. About sixty libraries of fifty books each will be loaned with small freight costs and bonds for return. The legislature adds 2000 to buy more titles and support clubs, colleges, and extension students. Also, a Chicago Times Herald critique compares Spain’s female literacy and roles, challenging romantic stereotypes.
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