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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1900
Page
2
A damaged report states the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor has a sprained shoulder and its arm is about 20 feet out of plumb, signaling structural concern for the renowned monument.
A scientist proposes using milk to put out kerosene fires claiming milk forms an emulsion with the oil to hasten extinction. Advertisements tout Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for quick relief of constipation indigestion biliousness and flatulence. Also claims remedies for malaria fever and ague and promotes various tonics and patent medicines with prices and trial offers.
Des Moines reports a Republican plurality near 100,000 based on a total two-party vote around 503,089 with the GOP ticket at 301,127. Prohibitionists gain nearly 10,000 votes. Titus amendment appears adopted. two constitutional questions were defeated or approved. Congressional results list winners and margins in all ten districts.
The side steam wheeler City of Monticello wrecked four miles from St. Johns bound for St. Johns via Yarmouth amid a heavy gale. Thirty four passengers and crew perished as mountainous seas and reefs near the entrance to the Bay of Fundy swallowed the vessel. A small boat survived with four aboard including Third Officer Flemming and a stewardess.
In Biloxi Mississippi the famed Saratoga of the South suffered a third major blaze. A saloon fire swept row after row of elegant houses and threatened downtown residences. Firefighters, aided by demolishing houses, contained the blaze after damage estimated at 350000 to 500000 dollars.
St Petersburg dispatch notes from Nov 10 that two steamers and about twenty sailing vessels were wrecked in the Black Sea during recent storms with several vessels foundering and their entire crews lost.
Advertisement for A B Chase pianos claims lowest prices and top quality with durable tone and action. Offers a free souvenir catalog “From Century to Century” showing White House interiors of 1800 and 1900, by sending details to A B Chase Co Norwalk Ohio or agent Nathan Ford 1620 Sixth Avenue Des Moines Iowa.
Truro on November 10 reports Litton, Gaston & Co. agricultural implement and hardware store burned to the ground. The post office also burned and Reed & Banker’s hardware and furniture store sustained damage in the blaze.
In Waterloo Jerome W. Hoot faces evidence tying him to an attempted murder via an infernal machine. witnesses include Adolph Krause who forged a box like the explosive device and Des Moines hardware dealers Perry and C C Perkins who sold five pounds of dynamite to Hoot.
Detroit, Nov 12. Iowa wore badges of maize and blue as officials and press reps predicted the outcome of the Bennett Park game. The Hawkeyes dominated Michigan, crossing the goal line three times in the first half and scoring two more TDs in the second, with three goals after touchdowns, totaling 25 to Michigan’s score.
In Fort Dodge area Mrs. Mary Larson, a domestic worker for Charles Crouse, suffered fatal burns after an explosion of turpentine. She and Mrs. Crouse were alone when flames and a strong odor filled the air. Larson died from the injuries, while Mrs. Crouse remained seriously burned but may recover.
Adel November 9 Dallas County is empowered to issue bonds for an $85,000 courthouse. The long fight to secure a tax ended in a decisive vote with a majority about 1,289, well ahead of expectations. Adel and the county will benefit as the effort spanning over 25 years culminates.
Washington nov 11 M Routkow sky finance secretary of the Russian embassy has denied reports that the czars government will order four new battleships in America He also denied Russia seeks to borrow money here or elsewhere stating the imperial government is not contemplating or disposed to negotiate any debt with ample treasury revenues and cash reserves to cover all expenses including extraordinary Far East events.
Dan Sullivan Jr. aged 26 living near Clare was found insane by the insanity commission after years of odd behavior and a violent outbreak targeting his father's family. Father Dan Sullivan Sr. urged commitment to the asylum. Voters Mistook Amendment in Woodbury County. convention and Titus amendment passed amid mixed results across Iowa counties.
Des Moines reports that a convention to revise the Iowa constitution was adopted at the election Tuesday. The measure passed without activist campaigning, aligning with a constitutional ten year cycle. Governor to issue proclamation after canvass declares the result.
Jerome W. Hoot was arraigned in circuit court in Marshalltown Waterloo for alleged attempted murder of his wife by sending a dynamite loaded infernal machine via express. He pleaded not guilty. Captured in January in Algiers, he used the alias Howard and showed religious fervor. Wife Mrs Myers reports prior life threats and a chloroform attempt. she seeks divorce. case set to open with criminal action first.
Rock Island engineer L. W. Parris was killed while leaning from his cab while pulling a string of cars from Council Bluffs toward Omaha. A coach struck him in the head as it passed on an adjacent track. He died before medical help arrived.
In Ottumwa on November 10 police judge Hall dismissed the state case against Walter Davis for sworn perjury about Mary Gordon’s age and against John Scott Wilkenson for subornation of perjury. Prosecution failed to identify Davis as the license applicant. oath clerk could not positively confirm. The Wilkenson case was similarly discharged, ending police court proceedings on perjury and induced perjury charges.
Ottumwa police, led by Chief Williams and Officers Black and Schwarz, captured Emil O. Jennett near Bonaparte after a chase of almost a mile. Jennett, alleged to have passed two forged checks, had used them for small purchases then received change, exposing the fraud.
In Lansing on November 12 a 12 year old boy of Chris Rudd was struck by a freight train and his left leg severed. The grieving father assaulted an officer and was jailed. Twenty minutes later the jail and city hall burned. Rudd perished in the blaze, destroying the building. Henderson ahead of McKinley by 291 votes in Dubuque on November 8 with final totals suggesting a final plurality near 11 500 in favor of Henderson on the money question.
Washington reports the U S government plans to ask Britain to suppress a Filipino junta in Hong Kong supplying arms to rebels in the Philippines. Secretary Hay will tell Ambassador Choate to press the issue, citing neutrality laws. The move aligns with a tougher Philippine policy and anticipated intensified American military actions.
Peking dispatch reports that Chinese and foreign ministers remain broadly in harmony yet differ on key issues. Indemnity is not discussed as negotiations extend, with plans to draft a preliminary treaty covering principles and protections for foreigners while remaining topics are delayed. Hung Chang has received Emperor Kw ang Su notes declining punishment for Tung Fu Hsiang and agreeing only to Yu Hsien banishment. not yet communicated to ministers.
Washington November 10 Two cabinet hours focused on foreign affairs as the president plans a full China policy discussion in an upcoming message to Congress. After reviewing Chinese policy from its start, Secretary Hay's briefing was approved in full with unanimous support to continue the policy to its logical end. The Peking legation guard will stay, extra troops to Manila as per plan.
London reports a possible US British clash over suppressing the Filipino junta in Hong Kong. No US instructions yet, but if Joseph Choate is asked to seek suppression, such a request would likely be granted. British foreign office notes action depends on the junta’s impact and stresses no harboring of such bodies.
President McKinley in Washington acknowledged Bryan’s congratulatory message with cordial thanks and extended good wishes. Bryan’s note reached Canton after McKinley departed for Washington, and was forwarded to him there.
A young child scolds a damaged doll with a missing arm, saying she told it to chew its food finely, remarking with concern over the doll’s condition and exposed sawdust.
Length of British frontier is described as 28.70 miles on land alone, noted as more than twice France’s frontier and more than three times Germany and Russia, while being only slightly less than the combined frontiers of France, Germany, and Russia.
The report notes sixteen North Atlantic cables with thirteen active, plus three each under the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean. The Mediterranean is crossed repeatedly across broad expanses and locations.
The report notes numerous desertions from the French army during mobilization. On a single day eight men from the same regiment deserted, choosing exile for several years over completing military service across the border into Italy.
Howard Gould was greeted by Port Washington business leaders as he arrived at his residence on Long Island. A band serenaded him and the postmaster delivered a welcome address to mark his arrival.
Heavy fogs over several mornings in the valley help walnut growers by aiding hull shedding without harming the nuts, according to the Los Angeles Times.
A Kansas missionary in China writes to Wichita friends noting that dogs bark pigs squeal roosters crow and babies cry in English. He highlights language impressions and daily life observations from his posting abroad.
A Baltimore court confiscated to the state the skins of 2,500 sea gulls killed illegally. The pelts were intended for use in women's hat making.
Meadville Penn Nov 12 Special The Loyalty of Locomotive Engineers is proven by Frank J Zeller chief of No 148 who fell ill and was cured by seven boxes of Dodd s Kidney Pills He credits a fellow brother s care and the remedy He says he suffered four years and was unable to work Now fully restored and gratefully acknowledges the cure Also notices for various medicines and products appear in the same column including Tabers Pepsin and Kemp s Balsam plus a marriage paper offer and an ad for Maple City Beap.
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