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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1896
Page
5
A reflective quote about virtue and perseverance. It asserts that helping others trains one to help oneself and that focus yields achievement. It also notes how negativity harms outcomes and that a good person elevates others through their own goodness.
A reflective line suggests many men reach for a dream or ideal at some life stage, hinting at ambition and desire for transformation. The statement evokes a quest for elusive perfection and inner change.
Farmer Pfaff of Pettia County Missouri grew Kaffir corn on three acres this season and harvested 200 bushels, reflecting notable crop output for a small plot.
New York woman commits suicide claiming her husband rode a bicycle too much. She asserts she could have cured him in a week by buying a tandem bike.
The Bank of England struggles to stop gold from leaving for America as high discount rates and lower eagle and bar prices fail to curb imports. Britain buys vast American goods with little reciprocal export, causing ongoing gold shipments until the U S invests surplus funds back in England as formerly.
Freeman O. Smith of Little Rock bought tight shoes in August 1895, wore them despite sore toe, delayed medical help, and died of blood poisoning. An accident insurance policy on his estate is contested as the insurer refuses payment, arguing the death was due to neglect rather than accident.
The pontificating press and cables spread far fetched gossip about Ignace Paderewski claiming he is bald and insane. Most authorities doubt both sensational claims, while noting the relentless curiosity of reporters and readers.
A Chicago hotel waiter found a wallet with bonds valued at 60 000 dollars and 123 000 dollars in interest among unclaimed baggage. The manager seeks recovery, claiming rightful ownership, while George Craft, who owned the trunk tied to a 38 40 bill, was expelled on June 7 1894. The case asks who holds title to the funds if Craft remains missing.
In Nanuet New York Henry Eskra and his wife still occupy the same house but have not spoken in two decades. They split the six rooms along a passageway with a common door, three rooms per side. He maintains his side including garden and porch in good repair while the woman’s side deteriorates as she depends on her children for support. The children have tried to reconcile but fail.
Commentators note rapid expansion of postal facilities as a sign of progress. Figures show seven five post offices after the Revolutionary War, about three thousand after the War of 1812, over twenty eight thousand after the Civil War, forty two thousand fifteen years later, and sixty thousand in the present era.
Des Moines will see a new union depot erected by the Des Moines Union road. Construction may not start in 1897, but the building is to be completed and in use by December 31, 1898. Contracts were signed and directors ratified the deal, which was practically closed July 2 but held back until after approval.
Orren L. Barton of Ottumwa aged 25 took poison and died within thirty minutes after composing a suicide note linked to a past command to cut down a tree and amid a nearby half brother's recent hanging on the same tree. He worked at the Kinyon Young Drug laboratory and after returning home he declared he would take quinine for a cold. He threatened his wife when she attempted to stop him.
Detectives and a Chillicothe constable captured six bandits in Ottumwa after burglaries at Kirksville. Named are Will Wiley Edwin Williams Frank Stearns James Miller and Frank Marsh. Stolen goods found on all. Indictments expected by January grand jury.
The trial begun at Bloomfield for Ned Hemphill charged with the May murder of Mamie Peterson at Unionville. Hemphill maintains innocence amid a change of venue to Bloomfield and shows little concern for the outcome.
Burlington reports County Treasurer Burris, injured during the governors day Iowa semi centennial celebration reviewing stand accident, has died of his wounds. He was about 50 and highly respected.
A four year old, daughter of Mrs. Chance of Frazer, attempted to light a campaign torch by placing it in the stove. The torch exploded and oil burned her, resulting in fatal injuries.
Nellie Gallagher visited the Hopkins & Witty jewelry store in Dunmore on November 15. She pocketed a hundred dollar diamond ring while clerks tended other customers. The ring was found on her and a policeman arrested her, handing her to the police matron.
The Washington house, the city’s leading hotel, burned to the ground on November 15. It caused about 20 000 dollars in property loss with 8 000 dollars insured. Furniture loss was 2 000 dollars but largely insured. Most first and second floor furnishings saved. fires started in the laundry drying room chimney.
Cedar Rapids November 13 John Den Ter a Johnson county farmer was held to the grand jury on the charge of robbing a young German in the suburbs of Cedar Rapids. Den ter was fully identified.
William Troxell, brakeman for the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern, fell from a moving train near Clarksville and was instantly killed.
Washington reports Postmaster General Wilson reinstated T. M. Killen as Moulton postmaster after a grand jury investigated accusations that he opened private letters and found no fault. Killen’s supporters presented the exonerating findings to the secretary, prompting the reinstatement.
Eurimneton reports a new twist in the Krekel murder case as Henry Veuscher and his uncle Henry Krekel are implicated after a confessed motive and details of the stabbing and throat slitting. Prosecutors consider Veuscher a principal and Krekel an accessory.
At a Fraser miners dance near Boone two Boyle brothers return after being expelled. After threats and heated talk, shots fired injure Ed Boyle fatally and mortally wound John Boyle. Two others are wounded. Archie Knox is accused by the Boyle men but no arrests yet.
Reports from Kry West describe General Calixto Garcia leading a large rebel force to seize Guayamaro. The garrison of 150 soldiers and 20 armed citizens surrendered and were sent to Puerto Principe, while rebels destroyed trenches, forts, and key town infrastructure including a church tower.
H D Mewhirter, shot by Rev E L Benedict in self defense, is around again in Larrabee. The dispute arose from a fight prompted by the ministerial association over Mewhirter’s alleged illegal liquor selling activity.
Governor Drake issues annual thanksgiving proclamation on the 13th. Morning Sun offers free rural delivery as the post office tests service. Des Moines Daily News offers one dollar yearly subscription before 1897. Threshing accident near Sioux City leaves Clyde Sawyer critically injured. Larrabee druggist Harry Mewhirter shot after quarrel with Rev. Benedict. Benedict jailed. Benedict released on bail as Mewhirter’s condition worsens with possible death. Decorah bank closes. Comptroller Eckels assigns examiner. Public uproar in Cherokee county over the fatal clash. both men prominent locals.
Dunvear November 14 Senator Allison expressed belief that the December senate session would pass the Dingley tariff bill obviating a special session and providing needed revenue, rejection of the Wilson bill’s revenue. He saw no rush to judge free silver majority next senate and said no major currency legislation is needed now.
Caracas reports imply general satisfaction with the proposed settlement of the Venezuela Great Britain boundary dispute. Venezuelan officials indicate willingness to accept the U S mediated terms and settle on the agreed points without further haggling.
New York Nov 13 The Commercial Bulletin reports 240 factories shut down for months have resumed full time since the election and 124 establishments have raised their force. The 364 firms represent about 160 000 men who had not drawn wages for months.
Dispatched reports indicate Captain General Weyler has departed Havana to personally command Spanish forces in Pinar del Rio. Riots and famine fears flare in Devcean and Concan India amid escalating tension across regions.
The St James Gazette prints a leading article titled An Historic Moment claiming Salis bury recognizes U S right to intervene in frontier disputes of American powers and compel arbitration. It argues this formal recognition of U S hegemony on the American continent elevates the president beyond past medieval claims.
The Duryea motor from the Hotel Metropole to Brighton, a forty seven mile course, won in four hours. Fifty entrants started this motor race across London.
Topeka Kansas November 14 returns from all Kansas counties show William J Bryan's plurality at 11974. The note cites a political result and details. In separate items Spain leads Europe in sunshine with 3000 hours annually while other nations show lower totals. A playful regional proverb links extravagance to money to burn. Mrs Martha Squire of Nelsonville New York marks her 102nd birthday after living under every U.S. president.
News from Sucre Bolivia reports a Bolivian chamber of deputies committee favoring a resolution to recognize Cuban insurgents as belligerents. The Bolivian congress held an exciting session with protests as the resolution passed and the senate approved it amid confusion and a suspended session.
Chicago reports McKinley has 272 electoral votes with Bryan at 75. Only Kentucky splits votes with McKinley 12 and Bryan 1. McKinley’s national popular lead estimated near one million.
The official Kentucky tally reports twelve Republican electors and one Democratic elector chosen, following the election in Louisville.
Berlin reacts to the Venezuelan settlement with cautious approval of German interest protection. The Kolnische Zeitung and Norddeutsch Allgemeine Zeitung echo a stance that Britain yielded to the Monroe Doctrine and Germany will not tolerate foreign intervention in its American interests.
London reports the settlement between the United States and Great Britain dated November 12 signed by Mr. Olney and Sir Julian Pauncefote. The agreement serves as a treaty to be completed with minor clauses and routine details. Olney urges Venezuela to accept the accord and resume diplomatic relations with Britain.
The Chicago and Alton reduces shop hours in Bloomington from eight to seven daily effective now. The works close from November 25 to December 1, and in December 1,000 workers will get thirty-two hours per week. General Superintendent Gray cites decreased traffic as cause.
Gov elect Leedy received a letter from a Kansas railroad solicitor urging a public statement. The writer pledges that no bill will pass to impair creditors' rights and asks Leedy to reassure moneyed interests nationwide.
St Louis editor Joseph B. McCullagh of the Globe-Democrat is not near death. A recent illness began with a cold, worsened to asthma, but he remains able to be up daily and directs editorial work from his room.
Forty state committeemen of the national democratic gold standard party of Missouri met in St Louis with Chairman Cunningham presiding. Thomas B Buckner of Kansas City outlined the objective proposing to keep the organization and to never affiliate with Democrats who went astray until they return to democratic principles.
A blaze at 12 o'clock last night destroyed Car penter & Co.'s saw mill and salt block and the West Bay City Brewing Company's plant. Losses total 35000 dollars for the mill and salt block and 15000 dollars for the brewery, with partial insurance coverage.
Des Moines Iowa November 11 a strong consensus exists the extra session called by Gov Drake will have full power to transact any business before it whether or not included in the call. The issue bears on the length of the next session and taxpayer costs.
A conference in Washington selected a five member arbitration panel to decide the Venezuelan boundary dispute. King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway named the fifth arbitrator, with two English and two U.S. justices appointed. The treaty places the entire boundary under the Stockholm based court for fifty years, and leaves broader Anglo American questions for later negotiations.
A fragment reports the war department asked major rail lines to Key West and gulf ports for an immediate, highly secret statement on moving 5,000 troops and supplies. It notes questions about routes, timing, equipment, and the need for secrecy across the lines.
Anripeen November 13, gD. local attorneys argue South Dakota may have no legal framework to regulate liquor after a recent repeal of prohibitive provisions. They say enforcement provisions of the constitution remain, but state lawmakers must convene in January to enact new liquor laws or relief.
Republicans concede in Sioux Falls that they yielded the state to Bryan electors by about 400 votes but claim the state ticket ran ahead of the national electoral tally in Bryan stronghold areas.
Tatuanasse Florida November 1 Mitchell addresses governors of northern and era states calling a convention in Tampa January 20 to consider coast defense.
Heavy floods swept a large area of Bosnia with extensive property damage and at least twenty four deaths reported. Rescue and relief efforts are underway as authorities assess the toll and assist displaced residents.
Maprio reports 20,000 more troops to Cuba as war prep. The Cadiz steamer sails from Cadiz with munition cargo. In North Gainesville Florida livestock suffer a peculiar disease causing frothing, red muzzles, and death in about five days. In Brazil a widow’s funeral features scarlet mourning. The Queen of Rot writes opera librettos in four languages.
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