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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1898
Page
4
Epigrams on daily life and human folly
A collection of concise, wry observations on work, science, love, aging, luck, and social behavior. It notes whisked routines, barflies, wheat markets, guilt, bachelorhood, generosity toward elders, misfortune, and improving endurance through habit. Each line offers a compact moral or irony.
General Pando says war not ended calls for resuming shots
General Pando states the conflict remains unresolved and signals plans to restart hostilities. He does not specify a date for resuming shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pando
Old gold-brick swindle reappears in new form
A wry line notes that when a man marries a girl with golden hair the marriage can fade to terra cotta, likening it to a familiar swindle taking a new guise.
Soldier Returns to Silent Home Amid Defeat
The ordinary Spanish soldier arrives home to no reception and possible starvation while a Spanish officer faces life threats from citizens and calls from cortes members to hang himself. Defeat brings bitterness with no sympathy and no fraternal bonds in a place that should show Spanish heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortes
Veterans defend pensions as duty and honor demand crack down
The writer argues for investigating pension validity, noting thousands unjustly drawing benefits. He says worthy Civil War veterans should support removing unworthy names from the pension rolls to preserve the system and honor of defenders.
Remembering Prince Bismarck A Life of Private Love and Public Power
The article highlights Bismarck's fifty years of marriage and the impact of his devoted wife’s death on his life. It traces his court and campaign scenes like a planetary journey while showing his reach across classes through a home centered life. The piece suggests his private affections illuminate his celebrated diplomacy and iron will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Bismarck
Ron
Argentina Battles Locust Plague with Compulsory Destruction
A Graphic correspondent from Bahia Blanca reports the Argentine government has made locust destruction compulsory, funding large sums and appointing committees. Fines enforce compliance as tin barriers and deep pits trap and bury the insects, with vast numbers reportedly killed across the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Graphic
Bahia Blanca
Republic
Spanish Government Art Worth Two Hundred Million
President Polk questions whether failing to secure indemnity for Spain’s government artworks could amount to national dishonor. He asks if it would be national dishonor not to demand the works of art, implying a strong push for restitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Polk
Attitude Toward Faults and Perfections Cited
A remark notes a man's tendency to fixate on companions' faults rather than their good qualities, shaping judgment about others. The observation highlights how selective perception influences social interactions and reputations.
Cedar Rapids Man Charles Norman Found Dead at Bridge
The body of Charles Norman of Cedar Rapids was found at the Milwaukee railway bridge at 6 a.m. The position shows the head over the edge toward the water with no sign of foul play. Authorities suspect he fell after heavy drinking the prior night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Norman
Cedar Rapids
Charles Norman
Milwaukee Railway
Indications of foul play near Ely as farm hand found dead
Edward Moore a 24 year old farm hand was found dead beside railway tracks a mile north of Ely. Two bullet wounds one through the heart and another below suggest homicide while a near by revolver and burnt clothing add to the mystery. Evidence also hints at possible self harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Ramps
Edward Moore
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Ely
Disastrous Fire at Perkins Brinsmaid Crockery Shop
Des Moines on October 24 fire destroyed the upper floors of the Perkins Brinsmaid crockery jobbing house at 215 217 West Fourth street after a two hour blaze. The loss to stock is about 55000 with 90000 insurance. Building damage near 10000 with 20000 insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins & Brinsmaid
Des Moines
West Fourth Street
Bank Robbery at Slater Targets Safe. Loot Reported
Two robbers blew into Hellend's bank in Slater at 2 a m. They attempted to dynamite the safe, escaping after a fuse exploded. A sleeping neighbor fired twice at the culprits. the amount taken from a money drawer outside the safe was 45 to 50 dollars. The safe remained intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slater
Hellend
Early Midwest Blizzard Smacks Iowa and Plains States
A genuine blizzard hit western Iowa South Dakota Nebraska and Kansas from Sunday through Tuesday. Kansas City records the worst early storm in 25 years with heavy snowfall across surrounding states. Perry Eagle Grove Webster City and Atlantic report two to five inches of snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs Moines
Iowa
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Kansas City
Perry
Eagle Grove
Webster City
Atlantic
Buda Wins Bell Meade Handicap In Nashville
Charles Budd of Des Moines won the Bell Meade handicap at Nashville amid a 32-starter field. Budd not only took first money but also the silver loving cup offered by the Southern Turf after a tight finish with six others, needing two 5 bird events to settle a 35 straight bird run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buda
Nashville
Charles Budd
Des Moines
Southern Turf
Budd
His Head Missing
An unknown man, about 40, found dead on the railroad track four miles south of Irvington, arrived at Algona and placed in an undertaker's care. The man's head was found scattered along the track, suggesting a German origin from a paper in his pocket. He carried a knife, two handkerchiefs, a razor, a towel and $1.85 in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Irvington
Struck it Rich in Klondike in Des Moines Man Reports
Des Moines October 18. R W McCoy a former Des Moines man and son of C A McCoy now in the Klondike writes home he has struck it rich after eleven months there. He has two working claims from which he has drawn $1 400 his partner has made $30 000 with similar claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
R. W. McCoy
C. A. McCoy
Klondike
Pardner
Freights Wrecked in Ventura Collision
In heavy fog at Ventura sixteen miles east of Mason City two freight trains collided head on. Both trains were wrecked but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Ventura
Murder charge lands soldier's wife death case in jail
J M Stitler is jailed in Des Moines on a murder charge after his wife Jennie Davis died from morphine after a ride to a hospital. He failed to post 8000 bonds and faces a police court trial set for October 31. The coroner's inquest noted morphine was taken with Stitler present but no criminal intent determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
J. M. Stitler
Stitler
Jennie Davis
Chesterfield
Northwestern Hotel
Jennie Stadler
J. M. Stadler
Pugilist Billy Walker Dies After Knockout in Omaha
Des Moines reports pugilist Billy Walker dies after a knockout blow from Andy Dupont in Omaha. Walker, about thirty, lived in Des Moines for four years, worked for the gas company, and leaves a wife and one child. His wife was with him when he died. He had previously been knocked out in a High Bridge fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es Moines
Des Moines
Billy Walker
Omaha
Andy Dupont
Walker
South Des Moines
High Bridge
Jury verdict ties Dupont to Walker death
The jury in the inquiry into prize fighter William Walker's death in South Omaha found Andy Dupont as principal and South Omaha Chief of Police Carroll as accessory. Testimony suggested Carroll took money to permit the fight. Warrants will be issued immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omana
Get
William Walker
South Omaha
Andy Dupont
Dupont
Carroll
Iowa Tales of Crime and Bank News Show Local Turmoil
In Dubuque at Ryder and Ster nop s saloon John Schwartz a railroad engineer was fatally cut in the abdomen by John Hilson after an exchange over pride. A separate hold up on a North edge New Sharon freight train saw robbers seize cash on pay day as officers pursue suspects. Iowa bank reports show deposits rising with total assets and liabilities both near 81.7 million dollars. Grant Jordan resigns as secretary of the state board of control, with L A Wilkinson appointed in his place, amid political uproar. The Iowa Supreme Court reverses William Fields verdict over an alleged 1893 bank fraud case in Cedar Falls. Dr F C Hoyt named superintendent of Mount Pleasant insane hospital after Gilman s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryder & Sternop
Dubuque
John Schwartz
John Hilson
Schwartz
Hilson
New Sharon
Ivuwa
Grant Jordan
State Board of Control
L. A. Wilkinson
Jordan
Polk County
State Board
Des Moines Dispatch
Supreme Court
William Fields
Black Hawk County
Ben Hesser
Ed Wilson
Fields
First National Bank of
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Buchanan County
F. C. Hoyt
Board of Control
Hospital For the Insane
Mount Pleasant
Gilman
Hoyt
Clarinda
Chicago
Mt. Pleasant
French Naval Preparations Reported At Toulon And Brest
Paris reports claim Toulon activities with four ironclads and three cruisers loading ammunition while officers on leave are recalled. Brest sees a secret war council and orders to reserve forces. The Cairo telegraph adds Marchand's route notes and omits Kitchener's Fashoda arrival, citing timing and report readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Echo de Paris
Toulon
Petit Parisien
Navy Yard
France
Barrera
Brest
Aurore
Marchand
Cairo
Fashoda
Kitchener
Baratier
Russia Supports France in Nile Outlet Settlement
Novoe Vremya argues the British chancellor attacked France in a speech and forgets Franco Russian solidarity on the Fashoda issue. The paper hopes for an amicable settlement that would compensate France with an outlet on the Nile and cautions France not to demand more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
France
St. Peterspure
Michael Hiecks-Beach
Novoe Vremya
Peace Commissioners Meet in Paris on Cuban Debt Talk
Paris October 22 The joint session of peace commissioners lasted two and a half hours as Spaniards presented a second series of written arguments urging the American side to assume the Cuban debt. No conclusion was reached and the body adjourned to Monday for further discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Early and Severe Fall Report From Labrador Coast
Captain William Bartlett reports from Turnavick that Peary may be blocked by ice until spring. Indications along the Labrador coast suggest an early and severe fall with ice forming rapidly, faster than Bartlett observed on the Windward’s night of the 10th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald
St. Johns
N. F
William Bartlett
Peary
Turnavick
Labrador
Mail bag patent filed in Washington for flat top lock and label
Des Moines brief notes an Iowa inventor G R Howard of Neola receives congratulations as a mail bag design is filed in the U S patent office in Washington September 15 1898 and allowed after an amendment on October 15 Ten Iowa inventors secured ten patents on the 18th Printed patent drawings and specs cost ten cents Free inventor consultations are offered by Iowa Patent Office Thomas G Orwig Co proprietors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Motes
Iawn
Washington
G. R. Howard
Neola
Iowa
Lowa
United States
Fragmented Quotations and Odd Facts Across The Ages
A jumble of statements on Russia housing counts English word rhythm Cuba a rear admiral’s wife renting Vedalo and Cuba and a paradox about evil and goodness plus a Tibetan five day week and a cryptic line about young men proposing and ice cream disposal.
Indian Outbreak Status and Surrenders Reported
Oct 18 Walker council ends with tribes agreeing to surrender on Wednesday. Oct 20 Pillager Indians surrender at agency. four more expected, two jailed in Duluth. Indictments count for nineteen. two ill with consumption or bullets from Krag Jorgenson cited. Oct 21 Bog Ah Mah Ge Shig clan member surrenders suspected. old chief may follow as tribe splits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Bacon
United States
Minn
Duluth
Wakter
Bog-Ah-Mah-Ge-Shig
Dewey Battles Rebels Ships Near Manila Bay
London dispatches report Captain Amon of the marine ministry received word of a naval engagement near Manila between American forces and insurgents after Dewey barred rebel ships from flying their flag. Both sides suffered losses and Americans captured several rebel vessels. Additional Otis reports to the US war department offered no confirmation of the battle details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Madrid
The
Times
Amon
Marine
Manila
Dewey
Manila Bay
Evacuation of Crete Under Way as Turkish Forces Depart
London reports Crete is being evacuated in full swing with Turks mostly boarding at night to avoid drawing Mussulmans. Admirals plan to keep civil administration until powers settle Crete’s government. Foreign troops to rise by 14 000 pending pacification. Four powers discuss a governor general, with Russia backing Prince George of Greece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
London
Mussulmans
Great Britain
Italy
France
Russia
Prince George
Greece
England Issues War Orders on Reserve Ships
A Portsmouth dispatch reports the admiralty forbids starting dockyard repairs on reserve squadron ships unless the work can finish within forty eight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Lonpoyx
Portsmouth
Admiralty
Dreyfus Reported in Paris Fortress Confinement
An evening paper states Captain Dreyfus is in Paris and confined in the fortress at Mont Valerien, to which he was secretly brought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreyfus
Paris
Captain Dreyfus
Mont Valerien
McKinley Receives Doctor of Laws From Chicago
The University of Chicago conferred the degree of doctor of laws upon President McKinley. The dispatches note other war era movements including the 47th New York entering San Juan and Red Cross supply access at Cuban ports amid Crete turmoil and troop movements to Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Chicago
McKinley
Macias
Porto Rico
Spain
New York
San Juan
Blanco
American Commission
Red Cross
Havana
Cardenas
Cienfuegos
Sagua la Grande
Caibaren
Bahia
Twenty-third Infantry
Oregon
California Heavy Artillery
Washington Dispatch
Navy Department
Chaplain McIntyre
Denver
Left Behind Enlisted Son For War Forgets His Camera
The youngest son in a family leaves for military service and returns with news of a leave of absence. He bursts in excitedly to tell his mother and sisters but sobs that he forgot his camera, a moment of comic misfortune amid departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
Demands in Paris Crisis Over Cuban and Philippines Debt
A Paris dispatch reports Judge Day demanding full surrender of Porto Rico and cession of territories before midnight, with Hawaii evacuation by November 1. Spain signals repudiation of Cuban bonds and a reduced value offer, while American and Spanish delegates adjourn to Madrid for new instructions amid tense talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Judge Day
United States
Plac
Spain
United
Philippines
Madrid
McKinley
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Washington
England and France Tension Over Fashoda Dispute
London Oct 21 Sir Michael Hicks Beach the chancellor of the exchequer states Britain seeks fair treatment from France over Fashoda while prepared for grave consequences if Paris refuses to withdraw Major Marchand report is awaited and government aims for a friendly solution but will not back down if needed backed by united public support and fear of greater evils than war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Lonon
Michael Hicks
Beach
North Shields
Fashoda
le Roseberry
Herbert Asquith
Maintai
Marchand
Frane
Spiri
Bryan Denies Indulgence Not Granted by War Dept
The War Department confirms Colonel William J. Bryan of the Third Nebraska has not sought leave of absence and has not been granted any indulgence. No reports to the contrary are considered factual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Bryan
Secretary of War
Wm. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Literary Notes and Miscellany From an October Issue
The October issue of the Art Interface presents two color plates Early Winter and Summer Roses and features The Mediterranean Fisherman by Baixeras as frontispiece. Also reviewed are Ridpaths Universal Library a 25 volume condensation of world literature, Demorest's Family Magazine praise, plus assorted notes on Mexican smoking habits snake climbing myths and the Holland queen's interest in amateur acting and a theater built for her use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iest
Baixeras
Universal Literature
Ridpath
Queen of Holland
Hobb
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South Carolina
Mays
Seventh Corps
Miami
Tampa
Col. Wood
Cuba Libre
Baker
Col. Guild
Frye
Third Division
Col. Dows
Fortyninth Iowa
J. Wilson
Howell
Fernandina
Florida
Miss Copeland
Pitcher
Seventh Army Corps
Col
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Kent
Col. Visquain
Atlanta
Taylor
Military Hospital
Nave
Anniston
Ala
Frank
Shipp
Thomas
Chickamauga
Demorest
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