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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1896
Page
5
A mosaic of maxims and anecdotes appears, featuring sayings on courage and kindness, remarks about public figures like Paderewski, a farmer’s pumpkin weighing eighty four and a half pounds, and a note on the outlaw Pcke Wells. The piece hints at moral lessons and sensational tabloid-style items from the era.
A New York tenor described as exceptionally handsome supposedly requires a woman chaperon to shield him from ardent female fans. The piece notes scarce male company in New York outside quirky cases and suggests if he travels to Chicago he will soon part from the chaperon and seek matrimonial ads.
A New York court has held that bicycle coasting is not to be feared as “scorching.” A rider is free to coast unless he collides with someone, in which case arrest is possible. The presiding judge, a bicyclist himself, spoke with expert perspective.
In Bellevue Hospital New York a dying man reflects on a cotton magnate whose four sons all died from alcoholism. The eldest died at 36 after draining a vast fortune, the second at 28, the third at 24, leaving only 40 000 for the fourth who now, aged 22, lies dying in a charity ward among drunks. The piece serves as a cautionary report.
A cor respondent recalls Spanish cruelty in Cuba. A plantation foreman, French citizen, wrapped in the French flag and was killed despite protests. Spaniards respect the British flag at the British consular estate, proving the British Empire protects its people, while the American flag should defend Americans worldwide.
A European reflection notes that rulers should not claim divine right yet recognize the monarchs such as the German Emperor. The Emperor backs the Tsar's hope to use power for preserving peace and to unite European peoples on common interests.
Des Moines reports a man named Mains who advertised for a wife, married, and now hires about fifteen lawyers to secure a separation agreement. The wife recounts eerie behavior including a dagger and threats, claiming his former wife died after climbing a windmill.
Des Moines dispatch notes Gov. Drake plans an extra legislative session on January 19. The piece contrasts a belief that only issues named in the call may be acted, citing the 1859 Marford versus Unger decision that a special session has the same powers as a regular session.
Des Moines reports Iowa’s total vote 286192 for McKinley and 219356 for Bryan with about 2000 for Palmer and 8000 for Levering. All Republican congressmen were re elected by majorities ranging from 749 to 10 866 led by Dolliver and Henderson and Hull.
Athelstan Henston November 8 a serious blaze started at the Main street corner burning a full block. Five business houses one hotel and two residences were destroyed. Tenpant's hardware and furniture store caught fire twice while Nightswanger's general store city hall post office and Burrell's clothing store were saved after hours of effort.
Iowa totals show about 500000 votes on the head of the ticket, roughly 50000 more than politicians predicted. If that figure stands, it implies Iowa’s population is about 2500000, well above the last state census estimate of 2000000.
Commander Ratekin reports the Iowa Soldiers' Home annual maintenance for the year ending June 30 at 67 161 88 with a new hospital costing 40 000. The two story facility 228 by 111 feet will hold 108 beds. Cost per inmate care averages 111 92.
Mrs. Zenas Gurley, mother of Hon. Z H Gurley of Lamoni, fell from a second story window, breaking her collar bone and suffering internal injuries that caused death within hours. Authorities suggest a momentary insanity led to the attempted exit.
Two burglars jailed for two years at the steel clad county jail cut bars in the cage and bent a window bar to escape. A reward is offered for recapture.
In Switchtown on the Ohio side of the river two men were killed and a young woman wounded when Scott Linton shot Dot Gray and then killed himself. Linton, who loved Gray, entered her room and fired, leaving Gray mortally wounded and Linton dead by suicide.
In Colfax’s Oswalt town two men quarreled after drinking in a deserted dive. One drew a 44 caliber revolver and shot the other in the bowels. The shooter fled and remains at large while the wounded man, unconscious, is doomed to die.
A blaze in New Market near Clarinda destroyed eleven frame structures including the central hotel. With little insurance, losses estimate between 20000 and 25000 dollars. The origin remains unknown as Clarinda firefighters responded by special train.
Reports from Key West detail Antonio Maceo advancing to the plain country along the south coast of Pinar del Rio with a plan to cross the trocha. Weyler reinforces with 2,000 cavalry near Candelaria and plans fortified bases to pursue Maceo with up to 10,000 troops for a decisive blow.
The Keokuk & Western railroad was widened to a broad gauge within 24 hours with two hundred men employed. Des Moines city council actions include water works planning and street work funding, plus a Des Moines sheriff pursuit of teen thief Fred Holly and accomplice Charles Whitcomb.
A schooner Maggie with twenty three aboard sank after a collision with the steamer Tiber off St. Jonas N F on Nov 8. Thirteen drowned including four women. Survivors clung to deck planks and were rescued by the Tiber's boat and pilot boat. the Tiber continued on.
Octave Thanet contributes a tale in Harper's Magazine The Next Room featuring an old gentlewoman turned usurer The North American Review November issue includes The Plain Truth About Asiatic Labor by the U S Minister to Siam and an essay on Protection of Bank Depositors by the comptroller of the currency The Review of Reviews frontispiece shows W J Bryan and his 20000 mile stamping tour across the nation.
Washington reports indicate 201 districts safely Republican, with Democrats unofficially forecasting a House majority no larger than 14. Populists claim 150 silver men and 20 populists, while the Senate is likely to oppose free coinage of silver. The Associated Press projects 201 Republicans 124 Democrats and 19 populists in the House.
In Cutcaco on November 7, all pork butchers at local packing houses walk out after wages failed to rise as expected for winter. Summer pay was one dollar less than winter, a change delayed until November 4 due to hard times and an election. Workers demanded 75 cents more.
The Armenian committee of London Paris and Geneva will halt propaganda to allow reform efforts to unfold. A new patriarch will be elected legally in about a week.
Huntington West Virginia dispatch reports J H Clark deputy sheriff and Dan Christian arrived at daybreak with Captain Hatfield and his fourteen year old son. The Hatfield party were seized in Mingo county after the Hatfield McCoy feud flare up involving the killing of three men during a dispute over an election.
Succeeds General Blank. General Camilo Po laveija sails from Maparip to take command in the Philippines replacing General Blank. Also notes giant pumpkin grown in Bluff City Tennessee and beaver meat flavor comparisons along with German brewer siphon beer packaging and a paper dining house in Hamburg for 150 diners.
The Cascades Canal and locks on the Columbia at Portland have been opened after about sixteen years of work and more than three million dollars of government funding. For now only daylight navigation is allowed to avoid disturbing remaining construction work.
General Fitzhugh Lee arrived in New York from Havana on the Vigilancia with his private secretary. He said his health has been excellent since leaving in June and described his Cuba stay as pleasant though duties were onerous. He declined to discuss the Cuban question and proceeded to Washington.
Lonpox November 7. Mrs Walter M Castle of San Francisco found guilty on seven indictments charging shoplifting with goods valued at 43 pounds 10 shillings. Sentenced to three months imprisonment.
Mrs. Vanderbilt dies suddenly of heart disease at Searsboro New York while visiting at the home of her daughter Mrs Elliott F Shepard in Westchester following her granddaughter’s marriage. The death occurred November 8 and ends a long widowhood.
Washington reports an extra session is believed certain after McKinley’s inauguration. Senator Quay predicted a new tariff bill within eight months, suggesting Congress be convened as soon after March 4 as possible to pass it.
In Kansas City on November 7 J E Riley led 27 straight in the 100 third shoot for the American wing shot championship and the Kansas City Star cup before fading. R J Elliott claimed victory with a final score of 92 to 81.
SEATTLE reports that with a few small precincts in, Bryan holds an 8 922 statewide lead. The latest returns show Bryan leading in the state as election tallies continue.
Grand jury at Clerkenwell sessions court returns a true bill against Mr and Mrs Walter M Castle of San Francisco on shop lifting charges. Also notes broad government employment expansion and various local incidents including drownings and a tidal wave report. President Cleveland proclaims November 26 as Thanksgiving and prayer day.
Election reports from multiple states show McKinley and Hobart winning large majorities in Wisconsin Virginia Maine Michigan New York and more. Republicans gain numerous congressmen with returns indicating strong national support for McKinley across regions.
A refined man in Liverpool picked up a woman’s dropped purse and handed it back. She counted £70, then offered him a three‑penny piece to buy a cigar and thanked him. In Michigan a Big Rapids resident once paid Ezra Smith $5 when war began and later learned a $5 note from Sedalia, Missouri, arriving after thirty five years.
The dispatches report Jones conceding the contest to McKinley as Bryan congratulates him. Republican leader Hanna asserts McKinley has 265 electoral votes across states including Connecticut Iowa New York Ohio and Wisconsin. Bryan claims 190 votes with possible gains in official tallies and Bryan sends telegram of congratulations to McKinley. McKinley replies with thanks and well wishes to Bryan.
In Washington on November 7 the next Senate balance appears set with Republicans 44, Democrats 33, and 13 for populists and independents. Kentucky and North Carolina move to the Republican column, Delaware to Democrats, Kansas and South Dakota to independents and populists, preventing GOP control without bolters’ return and warning on tariff legislation.
YaAnxTON Nov 9 With only Hamlin and McPherson counties and three Sioux reservation counties to tally Bryan holds a statewide plurality of 45. Hamlin and McPherson will add McKinley support and reservation counties are expected to favor Bryan. An official canvass will decide the result.
Official returns from most counties show Electoral College votes likely to be split. In Louisville the net McKinley plurality rises to 648 as counts finish arriving from twelve counties still outstanding.
At a meeting on the 23rd of the month President Dole and the council of state voted unanimously to extend a full pardon to ex Queen Liliuokalani.
Bernard J. Wefers shattered two amateur marks at Georgetown on November 9. He clocked 9 3-5 seconds for 100 yards and 30 2-5 seconds for 300 yards, both records by a fifth of a second.
An advertisement claims Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Company cures ailments by a simple cleansing action. It asserts the product reassures those who misbelieve they are ill and promises easy remedies through this preparation sold by druggists.
Des Moines reports nine patents issued to Iowa inventors last week with state tallies Minnesota seven Kansas four Nebraska two. C H Miller of Marquette Michigan receives ten claims for a bottle with an automatic seal where a breakable lug and interior spring prevent opening without breaking the lug. Tuomas Gano J Ratou Orwie are listed as patent solicitors.
A massive granite block 106 feet long 20 feet high and 20 feet wide was blasted free the largest ever. Nine married and nine single women played baseball at Hopkins Missouri with the umpire being the husband of a player and a near riot occurred after calls. In France four million tons of potatoes are used yearly for starch and alcohol. What pupil is most pitied the eye always under the lash.
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