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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1895
Page
8
A critical portrait of Abdul Hamid II detailing alleged tyranny and Armenian massacres. The article cites dismissal of the Grand Vizier, praise for sultan’s wealth and luxury, threats to his harem, symbolic drownings, and influence over media through censored editors and hired witnesses.
The dangerous explosive fulminate of mercury is described as a treacherous compound used in bombs and detonators. Historic cases cited include Barruel's hand torn from his wrist, Bellot blinded with hands torn off, and the disappearance of M Leroy after a damp composition explosion, underscoring severe risks in handling.
The article notes Redfern embraces militaristic trims in New York gowns coats and hats with braiding embroidery and bold color contrasts. It describes specific garments and fabrics including black bison velvet and camel hair cloth as part of stylish military influenced outfits.
A historical pulse of the Ottoman ruler Abdul Hamid II paints him as weak yet dangerous, pretentious to visitors and fanatics alike, amid corruption and distrust across 33 million subjects. The piece then shifts to a calm, observational note on locomotive engineers, praising their controlled precision and forward focus as a contrast to public upheaval. The column closes with a verse about changing slang in prize fighting.
A large circular diamond features a pansy and foliage engraving as an artistic example of new engraving techniques. Another ring uses a single diamond with a polished interior and ornate exterior engraving. Holes in diamonds enabled new stringing of diamonds with pearls.
The article suggests the best chance for a Corbett and Fitzsimmons meeting is to have both enter Chicago politics and run in a primary election. It frames a political maneuver to bring the rivals into competition within the city election arena.
In Cleveland at 2 30 am three night cars halted on the west side of the Superior street viaduct draw. The forward car jumped when the current surged, pushing the others toward the closed gates. A woman passenger Mrs George Schindler suffered severe injuries after leaping from the car.
A November fire in Chicago swept the dry goods and woolen exchange on Buren and Franklin streets. Five firemen were buried in wreckage. four died, one survived with minor injuries. A girl fell from a window and died. Dozen others injured or overcome by smoke. many rescued. Estimated loss around 400000 dollars.
In Houston on November 23 Martin Julien Robert Fitzsimmons and party say Corbett must crawl or accept Stuart's final proposal. Fitzsimmons signs articles in blank and concedes Corbett control of details with a finish fight using small gloves. Corbett and Brady would choose the referee.
Minister Cooper disputes rumors that Francis M. Hatch seeks a protectorate. Hatch plans to present the annexation question to the next Congress, and officials say nothing else will satisfy the government.
A Matin dispatch from Constantinople says twenty villages northeast of Aleppo were burned and their inhabitants slain. It asserts the Marash massacre occurred with a Turkish general present who did not intervene. More than three hundred Christians were killed as Kurds are said to be gathering along the Euphrates to march into Syria and attack Christians.
Unofficial reports say A. K. Ward the Memphis embezzler and forger has slipped past officers in Honduras and fled to a country lacking an extradition treaty with the United States.
Honolulu November 15. Minister Cooper says Francis M. Hatch the new Hawaiian minister will not seek a protectorate from Washington. Hatch will use his best efforts to bring the annexation question before the next Congress, with officials stating nothing else will satisfy the government.
A sympathetic old lady asks a dirty tramp if he is married. The tramp says no and is offered marriage. A question about Letty’s strength is answered with a claim she can tie a necktie alone. Mrs Hashmore notes the tea is exhausted. Crusty Boarder comments on weak tea. A friend urges love leading to marriage and a bachelor doctor excuses marriage as impractical due to Letty being his patient.
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