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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1896
Page
6
A collage of quirky headlines and local observations recalls headlines about Persia and a shah, a Chicago elevator incident, a Bloomingdale storm, and a Mississippi constable. It notes a new woman lawyer in New York and the peculiarities of public notices and opinions.
The piece argues the claim of Americans shelling a Cuban town was overstated, noting only one American fired three shells. It contrasts water power debates in New York with Niagara Falls, and mocks Spain’s professed courtesy to the United States, likening it to a whipped pupil bringing an apple.
Atlantic steamship companies have advanced transportation rates on gold but this will not prevent tourists from returning home at the time they expected.
A Beloit Kansas farmer reports a hen laid an egg showing a clock dial painted in raised characters on one side. The oddly marked egg prompts local chatter, with residents joking the bird is preparing to strike for laying eggs on tick.
The piece notes an accumulation of evidence suggesting the war's end, cites a Paris Kentucky incident where Jeff Davis’ nephew was mortally wounded for refusing a drink, and recalls a sensational Albany episode where an opera singer provoked a St Bernard by shouting, provoking a bite.
Dr Hall speculates parrots may endure future existence and asks if monkeys share the same prolonged time on Earth. He ponders whether both species experience similar lifespans or persistence beyond present life.
A Chicago aeronaut plunged 800 feet from a filled balloon, landed on a railroad track, and escaped injury. The incident sparked debate as some believe a railroad track would be a safe landing in similar accidents.
It is announced at Dayton Ohio that burial permits will be refused where deaths have occurred under Christian defence treatment It might be more satisfactory to the patient to prevent such treatment and give him therefore some chance to live.
London papers spread a sensational tale that a bicycle rider was decapitated after colliding with an omnibus in Sloane Street. The rumor claims an inquest and a cover up by bicycle manufacturers, with papers demanding the inquest report on the “lady who lost her head.”
The excerpt notes Rudyard Kipling arguing with his brother in law and jokes about hiring a man for Mr King’s exclusive use during quarrels or sending a young man to a specialist on dyspepsia.
A Chicago man lent his bicycle to a girl wearing bloomers. She sped away and did not return the wheel. The owner recovered his property, noting that modest dress is not proof of honesty.
In Centerville justice court Hemphill and his attorneys waived examination for murder suspect Hemphill in the Mamie Peterson case. Officials, seeking the revolver used in the killing, found a six shot 38 caliber pistol with five loaded rounds and one empty chamber in the garden at Hemphill's home after a full premises search. They believe the weapon fits the crime based on the three shots fired and post shooting cartridge loading.
Circumstantial evidence suggests a foul murder at Croton near Keokuk. A child died after taking cough medicine found to contain strychnine. Investigators tie the poison to Eugene Harlan who recently bought strychnine to kill wolves and he has disappeared.
In Burrindox on May 25 a boiler explosion tore apart the Augusta sawmill owned by Penn Sharp. Fireman Ben Meyer was blasted through the building and fell fifty feet, sustaining serious injuries though not fatal. Sharp suffered heavy cuts to head and face. the boiler was old and fragile.
Des Moines Iowa City Clinton Fort Dodge Tipton Sioux City Marengo Keokuk and Cedar Rapids staged a Cedar Rapids contest where the top prizes went to Clinton students who again hold the state cup. They will represent the state at the national athletic meet.
A syndicate is negotiating to buy all coal mines on the Milwaukee Road from Jerome to Mystic and Darby in Iowa. If completed, the deal would end rate cutting and labor agitation of the past two years.
A stock car on a Burlington train west of Prescott caught fire, fatally burning nine horses. The stock was moving from Davis City to East St. Louis. About a dozen horses escaped, trainmen extinguished the blaze, and the train halted.
Fred Doud and Mike Evans were acquitted of assault with intent to kill in Eldon after a heated trial. They were found guilty of assault and battery, sentenced to thirty days in jail, with the sentence suspended on good behavior.
In Muscatine Judge Wolf sentenced Mart Woods, convicted of dynamiting in 1893, to ten years in the penitentiary. The A O U W of Iowa selects Mason City for the next biennial meeting though date undecided. officers named include G M W Dr Blythe Nora Springs and others. A committee to plan admitting ladies to the order is appointed and will report at the next grand lodge meeting.
A May 26 Des Moines cyclone ripped through northern Polk and Jasper counties wounding and killing numerous residents. The path 25 miles long damaged homes, churches, barns and crops from Boonesboro to Mingo with multiple fatalities including families in Bondurant Santiago Valeria and Elkhart. North McGregor flood reports 20 to 30 drowned and extensive Mississippi flood damage.
In Salt Lake City on May 26 police report grisly murders at the Scandinavian Methodist church. Misses Clawson and Samuelson reportedly cremated in a furnace after chloroforming, with pastor Rev Francis Hermann under suspicion. Evidence includes blood on a furnace door and Hermann's trunk containing items belonging to the victims. Authorities seek Hermann with letters and reports from Decorah and Kansas City guiding the search.
In Dubuque on May 25 two children of Michael Fisher tipped a kettle of boiling water onto themselves. One child died and the other is in critical condition expected to die.
In a May 23 incident at Muchakinock, George Lewis a cook, killed Sam Porterfield a bartender during a street row in Oskaloosa. Police report details are limited in the fragment.
In Van Buren County the proposal to issue 5000 dollars in bonds for a courthouse appropriation failed by a large margin. In Corncil Bluffs the Superior Court awarded Susan A Moore the full 3000 dollars against Union Fraternal Accident Association. Dubuque County Grand Jury reported to Judge Husted with two indictments against former Mayor Olinger for embezzlement and for willful misconduct in office.
In Topeka Kansas on May 26 leaders of the Populist party see a ticket fusion with Democrats. If the free coinage men win in Chicago and nominate a western candidate, Kansas delegates to the St Louis convention may back that candidate. Bland Morrison and Boles are favored by Kansas populists.
Ex Senator Platt issued a statement asserting that national businessmen will have their views heard in St Louis on the gold standard and on nominating a gold platform candidate. He said New York will present such a candidate and that New York’s vote will be almost unanimous.
Gen Lucius Fairchild a distinguished Wisconsin veteran died Saturday evening at 6 50. Born December 27 1831 in Kent Portage County Ohio he served in the Civil War losing an arm and rose to brigadier general. He later held posts as Wisconsin secretary of state governor consul in Liverpool Paris and minister to Spain. FuneralTuesday includes private service at 2 o clock then capitol yard lying in state with one speaker Rev Joseph Sanderson.
Des Moines reports Iowa building and loan associations face a new law requiring fixed standards, audits, and examinations. Most must re incorporate. foreign associations must post 100000 in securities with the auditor of state to operate. Banking deposits and interest are barred. The act takes effect July 4 with sixty days to comply.
A tramway car on the Agate avenue line ran out of its motorman control near midnight, jumped the track on a downhill curve and overturned. Twelve injured among seventy four passengers. seriously hurt include Mrs. Sarah Hanson 48 with internal injuries, Mrs. Jessie Connett 25 with brain concussion, and Mrs. Albert Zimmerman 36 with head wounds.
Lansing mourns Lieutenant Luther B. Baker a trusted secret service officer who led the pursuit of John Wilkes Booth He demanded Booths surrender before the barn fire and remained with Booth after Corbetts shot until death He assisted General Baker in final disposition of Booths body
Moscow May 26 Li Hung Chang the Chinese emperor's special envoy to the czar's coronation says he will visit France and England before going to America. He says his sole mission besides the coronation is to study European and American government systems for possible adoption in China.
Four Ohio congressional districts have chosen delegates to the national democratic convention. Hardin and Logan counties selected three silver delegations to the state convention Saturday, signaling adoption of a free silver resolution. Senator Brice is believed to have abandoned the opposition.
A natural gas explosion in the Hartford City Window-Glass company blowing room Sunday afternoon destroyed the tank and burned workers William Sutton and John Werthen who may die. The blast ends a week before closing and puts 600 men out of work. losses amount to about 8000 dollars.
Dunveur May 21 Delegates elected at Iowa state convention with Horace Boies nominated by acclamation for national convection at Chicago. Evans chosen chair, Walsh secretary, minority and majority free silver reports debated, adjourned until July in Chicago.
A violent cyclone swept Tremendous damage hit Nemaha Marshall and Cloud counties. Fourteen killed and up to sixty injured with hundreds homeless. Seneca Oneida Frankfort Sabetha towns destroyed. total property loss about 1,000,000 dollars. Death toll rising with reports from multiple communities.
The Iowa Democratic convention condemns demonetizing silver, calls for full coinage at 16 to 1 with gold, repealing Republican laws, and restoring silver to equal standing. It opposes a national paper currency and bonds, supports official labor representation and tariff inquiry, and vouches to back Jeffersonian democracy in the 1896 Chicago nomination.
Henry Bolin former city treasurer is sentenced by Judge Baker to nineteen years at hard labor in the state penitentiary. He must pay a fine of 211400. Bolin, 55, served nearly four years as city treasurer before his shortage was found last July.
Morin the famed French rider wins both heats against American John Johnson at Velodrome de la Seine in Paris. Also noted are quotes about hay fever and a 1845 manumission payment by Ella Richardson, and obituaries for Dr. Hl. C. Nicholson.
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