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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1896
Page
4
A collection of humorous observations on pride aversion to risk and public niceties. It notes vanity misjudging values and the social cost of overstepping norms. It references a Maryland man married four times and a Bloomington youth fined for kissing without permission.
A California heiress is set to gain 440000 dollars for maintaining sobriety for five years. The figure equates to about 98000 dollars per year or 8000 dollars monthly. The remark highlights that many others achieve similar sobriety without any financial reward.
A man attending a political procession in Brooklyn was fatally injured when a Roman candle and a sky rocket exploded. The rocket fuse penetrated his throat, leaving his head and face severely mangled. He died after a night of extreme pain.
An article notes a Rus sian writer's view on farming Russia and the shift from wheat to linseed and fruit due to prices. It reports on large battleships built in England, their trials, and speeds, plus a disputed dispatch about a massacre of mostly women and children. It ends with a remark on a young writer's skill.
Scott county farmer George F Stickelberger declared insane after killing his wife. Bank of Hardy robbed for 500 dollars. a sharp dressed suspect sought. Cedar Rapids con artists jailed after fraud. Dexter and Iowa Falls burglaries with multiple thefts. Train tragedy near Dunlap kills one, injures another. hog cholera like illness in Black Hawk County. various other robberies and legal cases across the state.
Nations pledge a strong note to the Porte demanding reforms to protect Armenians in the Ottoman Empire. The report also notes leaders and events from politics and crime across Europe and America, including elections, a bank explosion, and a fatal bank robbery pursuit.
London dispatches the first class cruiser Gibraltar to Zanzibar as reinforcements for Rear Admiral Rawson. The move follows the removal of the former ruler of Zanzibar on a German war vessel during tensions in the region.
For the third time in six months the Sonora stage was robbed near Cloudman by two masked men. The value of the loot is unknown. A posse pursues the robbers.
Winnipeg Oct 9 The Canadian Pacific strike remains unsettled as talks stall over interpretation of agreement articles. A telegram urged return to work but a later hitch left the line tied up tighter than before. The dispute centers on what counts as grave misconduct with examples causing blame and delays to resuming service.
Des Moines copy says Perry Perkins received a copyright for an engraving titled Anchor Cross and Heart. Elishunt Medicine Co earned a patent for a trade mark word symbol Eilshunt for cough mixtures and tonics. Dr J T Robbins in Newton secured a Canada patent for a hot water furnace. W E Edwards of Wapello received a patent for The Grass Hopper wheel cultivator. Public notice from patent solicitors offers free information on obtaining valuing and selling patents.
Georgia official returns from county seats indicate Gov. Atkinson leading by about 35,000 votes. State ticket prospects show 5 000 to 10 000 votes ahead. Slow telegrams fuel complaints of fraud by populists in south Georgia where black voters are strongest.
Oct 10 report notes three callers at Secretary Olney's reception. Senor Calvo of Costa Rica, Senor Romero of Mexico, and Senor Andrade of Venezuela. Andrade met Olney for about thirty minutes likely discussing boundary dispute talks and the British railway project in British Guiana.
The Osage Indians’ third quarterly payment of over 100000 is being distributed at Perry. Reports state hundreds of gamblers gather at Pawhuska and marshal protection is limited. Two gamblers led a group that drove out the others and allegedly beat them to death on Turkey Creek after a clash Tuesday night.
Last night a fire in Wilmington near Second and Walnut streets damaged the Morocco factories of Garrett & Barr, Charles Baird & Co., and Washington, Jones & Co. to about $60,000. Fireman William McNeal was killed by falling walls.
Three deaths have been caused at Merrill Wisconsin by eating smoked whitefish. Several other patients are seriously ill and recovery is almost despaired of.
Washington October 10 the comptroller of the currency has ordered national banks to submit a report of their condition as of the close of business Tuesday October 6.
London critics note President Kruger's draft budget for the South African Republic asks for almost £1,000,000 for arms and ammunition and over £500,000 for special services. The large rise, seventeen times last year's need, prompts questions about its targets and possible cooperation with Boer sympathizers in the Orange Free State.
Thieves on bicycles robed the Bank of Sherburne of about $1000 at noon. Assistant Cashier George Thorburn was fatally shot, Olaf Ovestern was killed while chasing the robbers. A 500‑strong posse and Sheriff Hill pursued toward the woods as Gov. Clough offered a $500 reward.
A Commerce Department statement reports total U.S. commerce, imports plus exports, for the ten years ending June 30 at 16 013 205 388 dollars, an average over 1 600 000 000 annually. It notes 1896 uptrend though less steep than 1895, suggesting brighter prospects and a return from the 1894 95 commercial slump.
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled the Marshalltown Soldiers Home board and its commandant may use veterans pensions above six dollars per month for the home's needs. An injunction by inmates had blocked such use, but the court reversed that ruling.
Hartford October 10 The old democratic convention placed in nomination presidential electors and a full state ticket. It also endorsed the nominees for Congress state senators and judge of probate selected by the several caucuses.
Agents of Russia negotiating with Wellman Iron and Steel Co. in Chester Pennsylvania to buy the large armor plate mill and engine. The plant will remain intact but the armor plate machinery will be shipped to Russia for immediate use. It includes the world’s largest armor plate rolls.
Consul General Lee is barred from visiting the military prison in Cuba, preventing inspection of American prisoners. Weyler claims infected cells and damp conditions persist, while Lee reports poor sanitary care. A New York correspondent and other prisoners face risk, with ongoing tensions between Weyler and Lee.
Montreal Oct 3 The telegr strike on the Canadian Pacific has been declared off. All workers who did not commit crimes will be reinstated. A compact between the union engineers firemen and switchmen acted as mediator between the railroad and strikers.
Oct 9 report notes artist and author George Du Mau, known for Trilby, died yesterday after prolonged heart and lung ailments. His death was peaceful.
The Spanish steamer Seville reports the freighter Corinthe was attacked by Moors near the Moroccan coast while becalmed. Pirates boarded the Corinthe, killed two, and wounded four, as Seville crew rescued one captive and captured a boatload of attackers before the pirates withdrew. A Spanish gunboat is sent to enforce release and indemnity.
A rich strike on the Gold King lode of the Rua group at Squaw Creek yields a defined vertical vein over two feet wide valued at more than $100 per ton. The Rua group contains seventeen claims. A second strong strike occurred at the German American Mining Company's property at the head of Black Trail Gulch, owned by Chicago interests.
A massive blaze in Lima and Guayaquil caused an estimated 900000 in losses with 22500000 in insurance. The fire destroyed the custom house and its contents and left thousands homeless as officials suspect incendiary origins.
In Biraronam Alabama on October 12 a mob killed two Black men near Taylor's, about twenty two miles from Birmingham. The victims were accused of murdering and robbing Randolph Falls, a farmer residing near Toadsville.
The British crop condition as of October first shows cereals damaged by rain while roots and grass improved. The average wheat condition is 104 10 and barley 84 35, according to Lonpox dispatches dated October 8.
The Bubonic Plague reports ninety seven new cases and seventy deaths since yesterday in Bombay. Quarantine has been imposed at Aden and at Egyptian ports to control the outbreak.
In Jacksonville Florida on October 8 a Democratic ticket victory is reported with about 20 000 votes per average indicating strong statewide support as results come in from the Florida contest.
In a brief old note style passage, details reveal William Cookson Carpenter aged ninety three as an active New York attorney and mention a marriage agreement. The text also references peculiar culinary and preservation notes and a Roman ruin tub discovery in Sik in Hampshire England with an estimated age around 1600 years.
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