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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1897
Page
5
A column reflects on popular rights, moral gossip from Nashville and England, a czar and sultan pact in Europe, Prince Bismarck’s frugal habits, and Havemeyer’s sugar price in relation to large stockpiles. The piece ties social trends to economic issues and international affairs of the era.
A Russian chemist claims to have discovered a powerful anesthetic capable of forcing an entire army to sleep with a small release. He envisions a future where rival representatives can retire to a laboratory to settle quarrels in a bloodless, scientific manner.
A Babylon Long Island church choir refused to sing when the congregation joined in the ex ercises. The piece questions paying a clergyman for religious duties and whether congregational singing or preaching should be monopolized as a public or private right.
Assistant Attorney General Van De vanter and Acting Secretary Ryan approve a decision expanding Section 6 of the 1889 act. It holds that homestead entrants who took less than 160 acres after the act can later file for a full 160, aligning with Congress’s intent to allow every homesteader to acquire title to 160 acres.
The article notes agitation in France and Algeria for a trans Saharan railroad as a strategic project. It cites Algeria as well mapped with 1 700 miles of rail and outlines three proposed routes from southern Algeria through oases to Timbuctoo, linking to Senegambia and central Soudan toward Lake Chad. It also mentions Russian desert railway experience.
A man who survived Balaklava’s Light Brigade was killed in 1897 by a blow from a stick wielded by his wife. He had believed marriage would be safe but faced a greater danger at home than the Russian cannon.
The piece notes that European leaders toast peace at gatherings yet return to plan larger naval armadas and more powerful guns to act as arbitrators in future conflicts. It implies a critique of duplicity between proclamations of peace and military buildup.
Sioux City reports a Breda area farmer John Becker killed his wife and six children and then himself. One child survived briefly, others died. a revolver and musket were used, doors were locked, crime likely occurred overnight. Becker later died from his self-inflicted wound amid reports of family and farm disputes.
Fred Quade a Calhoun county farmer living near Barnum was found murdered at his home entry gained by removing a window screen. He was shot with buckshot and rumors swirl about the motive connected to domestic troubles including a daughter in delicate condition. His son and another son were in the city while Quade was in Manson the previous night.
At a social party sieben miles from Odebolt Nelson McDonnough a young farmer was shot in the neck by Frank Rivers over a wrestling match decision. McDonnough survives with the bullet lodged in his neck. Rivers fled on a bicycle heading north.
A frame barber shop used by Quinn Bros. caught fire on October 2, spreading to three adjacent wooden structures. Jewelry and barber shop owned by T Leisure, a confectionery and lunch stand owned by James Sanders, and G W Blakeney’s tailor shop were burned. Furniture and movable property were mostly saved.
Workmen digging the foundation for the Julien Dubuque memorial uncovered his bones and those of two Indian chiefs buried with him. The well preserved skeletons, distinguished by skull shapes, will be placed in a hermetically sealed jar. Dubuque arrived in 1788 and died in 1810.
A. T. Birchard of Marshalltown named temporary commandant of the Soldiers' Home by the commission to replace Colonel Ratekin who resigned. Officials indicate Ratekin’s removed officers will not be reinstated and a permanent commandant will be chosen at the October 12 meeting.
The Congregational conference at Manchester reaffirmed its decision on Rev. O. Brown. It declined unanimously to rescind its previous action and to readmit Brown as requested by the Ray conference.
Cedar Rapids report says Mrs. Ross, a 75 year old Black woman, was badly burned by an alleged lamp explosion and died within hours from her injuries.
In Des Moines fusion populists file a writ of certiorari with Polk county district court to compel the election board to produce hearing records on the use of the people's party name. Judge Spurrier signs an order directing the writ to open the contest between factions over the ballot designation this fall.
In DeWitt on October 4 Mrs Daniel McDevett tried to light a fire to burn rubbish on her premises when her clothes caught, causing severe burns. Neighbors helped but she died a few hours later despite medical care. Her husband was away but returned minutes before her death.
Des Moines on October 3 the jury in Otto Nelson versus Lafayette Young failed to agree after nearly a day of deliberation. Judge Spurrier discharged the jury after finding ballots remained unchanged for fifteen hours. A second trial will be set for the next term with the libel suit seeking 10000 dollars in damages.
Independence reports a venue shift to Black Hawk County in the Sylvester Hoover arson case. Hoover is linked to prior charges including an attempted murder and arson against Joseph Kleckle, husband of Hoover's former schoolteacher, with whom Hoover was in love.
Cedar Rapids and Croan Rapids report the disappearance of John Porter a well known Cedar Rapids barber and community figure leaving his wife and daughter in distress with little money. In Des Moines the YMCA will not organize a Thanksgiving Day football team due to lack of interest with Grinnell.
Drs Moines Oct 4 Bert Ross who confessed to shooting his wife with intent to commit murder was sentenced to three years at Fort Madison penitentiary and taken there by a deputy sheriff.
An eastbound Chicago & Northwestern freight near Beverly split in two after a rear collision with the front at a water stop. Fireman Adams of Clinton injured, brakeman hurt. six grain cars wrecked, two total losses.
The Dispatch records nine new cases and one death in Scranton Mississippi and 25 new cases with four deaths in New Orleans as yellow fever spreads. Edwards Mississippi notes 34 new cases and 109 under treatment with 119 convalescent or discharged.
The Daily Mail reports rising Carlist agitation in Navarre and Castellon. Carlist emissaries traverse provinces as a signal for revolt is believed imminent. A Carlist company allegedly contracts with Andorra to manufacture arms within its territory.
Miss Lenora Jackson, an American, wins the Mendelssohn stipendium of 1500 marks in Berlin. Competitors from many countries and across Germany entered the contest, marking the first American victory in this prize.
A Guatemala update from Galveston reports Quezaltenango still under rebel control but almost surrounded by about 16,000 government troops. A major battle is anticipated as the siege tightens.
A diverse set of dispatches covers political and civic developments. Henry George receives the nomination for mayor of the united democracy of greater New York, while Brooklyn faces a projected tax burden from consolidated city finances.
Secretary Wilson urges Congress to boost appropriations for the Bureau of Animal Industry Farmers' Bulletins and Weather Bureau. He notes overtaxed meat inspection for export, successful butter shipments to England, rising demand for bulletins, and plans to expand circulation and topics plus improve weather forecasting with more funds.
A Madrid dispatch reports Weyler has been recalled from Cuba with no successor announced. In Maprio Sagasta has finished talks with the queen regent and undertakes to form a new cabinet.
Columbus Ohio October 1 At the national conference of mayors Mayor John MacVicar of Des Moines was elected president Mayor Collier of Atlanta was named vice president Mayor Black of Columbus treasurer Trustees include Mayor Warner of Peoria Ill Councilman Walker of Trenton N J and Councilman Read of Minneapolis Minn Detroit was chosen as the next meeting site
Senator Wolcott arrived in London from Paris and said he awaited the British government’s reply to the commission’s propositions. He hoped the answer would be favorable to the commission’s terms.
Nasucll.E October 2 United States Circuit Judge Lurton ruled the anti cigarette law passed by the general assembly at its last session unconstitutional.
The fragment mentions Sally Gally and Jack Kissinger with odd assessments, Dolly Swift calling someone an escalatory kleptomaniac, Mrs Lucia O Case planning a socialist ticket run for associate justiceship, and Ten Eycke arguing about Christian behavior. It also notes a Colorado law banning cocaine sales without a physician or dentist prescription.
In Valparaiso on October 1 officials deny a rumor of imminent conflict among Chile, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia. Reports claim secret talks threaten Chile, with Bolivia withdrawing from a proposed treaty. The Chilean navy reportedly holds secret orders ready to sail if needed. Local papers dispute the rumors, while La Rey hints at possible union talks between Argentina and Peru.
The New York Herald reports friends of John McKane ex political boss of Brooklyn are pushing for his release. They have promises of support from Senator Platt and Republican leaders. Platt says McKane has been punished sufficiently and was more sinned against than sinning.
Star Pointer on the state fair grounds in Springfield lowers the world pacing record by half a second, clocking a mile in 2:00. The crowd of about 65,000 witnessed Star Pointer defeat Joe Patchen, reaffirming his dominance among pacers. The record previously stood at 7:01 set on September 15 in Indianapolis.
Mohmands subdued after campaign announces completion at Simla on October 2. Lower Mohmands yield to British terms, while upper Mohmands face pushing measures and accept terms set by British commanders. Gladstone condemns concert of powers as inconsistent amid recent actions.
THENS October 2 Mr Zaimnis of the Delyannis party has cemented to form a cabinet. M Skeoudis, foreign affairs minister of the Ralli cabinet, will likely regain the foreign office. M I Yanis informs King George he will support no cabinet unless he is premier, but defections within his ranks defy the threat.
PortLanp reports Gen Neal Te the temperance worker died at age due to infirmities of old age. He had been confined to bed for one week.
Ragged dispatch reports Robert A Wick favored by Tamms for mayor of Greater New York as a stock listing launches a nail and wire manufacturing corporation on the New York Stock Exchange. Several officials and a Chicago attorney attended secret conferences with industry leaders before departure.
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