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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1897
Page
4
A Jersey mosquito comparable in size to the Klondike monster headlines the oddities. A Boston man becomes a count on the death of an elder brother while his blameless life is noted. Niles Michigan man Patrick Kelly’s neck needs healing. A Delaware woman walks 17 miles in sleep and a horse speed debate sparks talk of two minute miles. London scandal links a prince and a duchess amid a divorce.
A fragment notes Princess Kaiulani, niece of Liliuokalani, as potential Hawaii queen if annexation does not proceed. The piece reflects on royal succession amid political shifts and public debate.
Salvation Army commander Mr. Booth-Tucker aims to raise 500000 dollars to establish a "Poor Man's Paradise" on lands to be purchased along the Santa Fe line in Arizona or elsewhere. He cautions that lessons will come from prior failures before the project is workable.
Attorney A. R. Smith of Omaha admits theft of 227 bicycles. He was arrested while traveling and had previously held high grades, with plans for further misdeeds. Once from Doylestown Pennsylvania, he was en route toward the Klondike when captured.
The piece notes Abraham Lincoln wrote to General Hunter that action beats mere potential. It quotes the line about leading one regiment versus leading none at all and credits Lincoln for valuing officers who take initiative.
Almond King a 28 year old from Lansing Michigan and Miss Lizzie Young of Boston went to Chicago to marry and start a business but left town days later after $1195 vanished from under a pillow in their room. The money belonged to Miss Young and the failed nuptials proved costly.
A British parliamentary inquiry heard a witness confess he operated in multiple locations under eight names to catch victims. He claimed loan rates as high as three thousand percent and avoided dealings with MPs. Women with annuities and tradesmen were primary targets, while some knew not to seek him. The witness urged protection for those who lack awareness, as a civic duty.
Immigrants arriving at United States ports in July totaled 14 756, down from 21 476 in July 1896, the lowest July total since the 1882 immigration act shifted control to the federal government. Of these, 11 340 entered through New York, with the largest groups from Italy 2 928 and Russia 2 376, mainly Polish Jews.
Sage of the Iowa Weather and Crop Service reports from a tour of the northern and eastern counties that the hot dry spell has dried fields, leaving many corn stalks and nubbins. He notes some ears are large but kernels fail to fill, predicting widespread effects beyond the visited areas.
The State versus Charles Warnock ended in acquittal after defense motion to discharge. The shooting of Robert Liddie was claimed as self defense and evidence did not prove that Warnock fired. The judge sustained the motion as the record remained unchanged.
Petition circulates to Governor Drake requesting clemency for T. H. Sinclair serving ten years in Anamosa penitentiary after a county conviction for incest. His daughters’ affidavits allege their district court testimony, which led to the conviction, was false. Sinclair has three years served with good behavior credits.
Andrew Jensen, 35, committed suicide by poison after financial distress over mortgage arrears and eviction. His body was found near the pasture entrance where he fed cows after breakfast. He left $3,000 life insurance to his wife and two children.
In OskaLoosa on September 11 a fire destroyed the engine house and top works of Long's coal mine. Owner Henry Long and lessees Coons and Risney faced £5,000 in losses with only $250 in insurance. Thirty men were trapped but all escaped injury.
Orrumwa Sept 11 Buck Murray the Eldon bank robber was found guilty. The second trial of Jesse Hamilton of Chicago began. Stevens the Eldon city marshal who confessed to instigating the crime will be tried last and will plead insanity.
Conrad May, once a wealthy Grant county Wisconsin farmer now in Dubuque, faced divorce and alimony costs he resisted paying. Pressed, he admitted to having $50,000 buried in two kettles in Grant county.
L. R. Brown of Epworth woke to intruders who demanded money. He drove them from the room but sustained serious injuries.
OSKALOOSA September 9 The Mahaska county fair drew about 4000 spectators on day two. Senator A. shattered the state half mile record by running a mile in 2 11 1 4 minutes, beating the previous mark by 3 1 2 seconds.
Severe Sentence, Eupora. Sheriff Mitterer transported two tramps convicted of shooting Brakeman Harry Meader to Anamosa. They received ten years at hard labor in the penitentiary.
In Sioux City on September 10 a large St Bernard mauled Mrs. Irwin W. Wood as she returned home. She lies confined with lacerations and bandages, in critical condition, after a second attack that nearly severed her jugular vein. A neighboring woman pulled her to safety.
Unknown saboteurs attempted to blow the air escape shaft at Rathbun's Star Coal Company mine. A lighter charge failed to cause major damage. a discharged miner is suspected. The 250 worker plant, owned by Streator Coal, is under detective surveillance.
In Geneva on September 11, running horses caused two accidents north of town. An open buggy with eight people overturned and a team pulling a three-seated rig plunged over a high embankment with six aboard. Injured include John McCullough with a broken wrist, Mrs. McCullough with multiple injuries, and Frank Kayes with a broken shoulder blade. Several others sustained severe bruises.
Balloonist Prof Barnett plunged to the ground from a height of 150 feet at Vinton. He struck a corn field where soft ground lessened the impact. He was unconscious. Doctors reported no broken bones but warned of serious internal injuries and possible fatal complications.
The jury acquitted James Napier in Albia of the charge of intent to murder in the case arising from a July shooting of Bert Kirkman who was mowing in a field. Napier had been arrested and indicted by the grand jury.
In Mitchell county a break in the county treasurer’s office and vault destroyed many records tied to a $5,000 defalcation found under Pelton. A $2,100 reward is offered for the arsonist. Pelton was killed by a bull six weeks ago. his son withdrew from the treasurer race after the shortage. Iowa Falls reports Attorney General Remley discussed census fraud investigations with J H Funk as part of a possible state suit against ex secretary of state McFarland. He denies the charges, saying the census work was done by the state executive council.
Rioting miners clash with deputies near Latimer and Hazelton after a riot act is read. Sheriff Martin and 70 deputies fire on the mob, killing up to 20 and wounding 40. Warrants issued. militia readiness grows as Latimer miners join the strike.
Reports from Biloxi and Ocean Springs indicate yellow fever cases and suspects isolated under strict quarantine. Officials from Louisiana Alabama Mississippi and the marine hospital service confirm the outbreak and extend the quarantine to gulf coast watering places.
The interstate convention of miners in Columbus Ohio reports a settlement ending the July 4 strike for western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and West Virginia. After voting 495 to 317 to accept terms the union agrees to the national executive committee plan of 65 cents per ton in the Pittsburgh district and surrounding states.
Cairo rumor says Kitchener’s Anglo Egyptian columns will postpone their push to Khartoum until January due to funding shortages. Troops will concentrate at Berber in the interim.
London reports a cyclist named Stock set a one mile record at Crystal Palace with a flying start in 1 minute 357 and 8/100 seconds, surpassing the previous mark. The piece also notes a sensational spiritualist meeting in St Paul where a ghost caused a stir by shouting murder and cursing after a hatpin jab. Madison Johnson of Columbus, Ohio is described with oversized shoes claiming No 22, sixteen inches long and seven and a half pounds each, with a reported height of eight feet seven inches.
The World’s Washington special reports rumors that Britain may have acquired the French canal franchise for the Isthmus of Panama. Officials doubt the transfer to Britain is official and fear US control of the proposed interoceanic route could be undermined.
London reports that the Times says Bank of England directors agreed to hold one fifth of the bank reserve in silver. Governor Albert George Sandeman refused to confirm. Officials said the piece may reflect government testing public opinion before addressing the U S monetary commission.
From San Jose Guatemala Sept 13 censorship is strict. A brother of President Barrios and the wife of Sen or Jefe De Tolilico have been killed. The Plaza San Marios is now controlled by revolutionists.
Corbett authorized the Associated Press to announce he accepts a $20,000 challenge from the Northern Inlane Club of New Orleans to fight Fitzsimmons. The telegram came from Chicago and confirms the offer.
An exploding boiler at a Hoenstaedt brewery near Vienna on September 12 killed eleven people and left many injured. Rescue crews searched the scene as onlookers watched.
The secretary of state for India invites tenders for Indian bills worth 12 million dollars payable in six or twelve months. A Brussels correspondent reports Belgium and Holland preparing a defensive treaty amid fears Belgium could host a France Germany war. In Barcelona a police chief and assistant were wounded by a suspected anarchist Barril, connected to Paris anarchist circles, with a confiscated compromising document found. An Irish famine warning runs across the island with reports from Mullinger to Wexford of destroyed crops and prayers for fair weather. In New Jersey a club carnival sees Weters of Boston defeat Rush of Iowa and Maybury of Wisconsin, Bush finishing second. A Cuban filibustering expedition near Mariel lands arms for rebels as Spanish troops monitor the scene.
President William Jennings Bryan rode the east bound Santa Fe express when a head on collision with the Mexico and California express near Emporia Kansas killed twelve to fifteen and injured many. Bryan helped carry the dead and wounded and tended to a dying man asking for water.
A Denver Rio Grande west bound passenger train collided with a Colorado Midland stock train near Newcastle causing widespread wreckage. Fire engulfed multiple cars and many passengers were trapped and perished. about 25 people died with many more injured. Blame falls on the stock train conductor.
Berrato Wyoming Sept. 11 The forest fire in Big Horn county has burned two or three weeks and spreads rapidly in a high gale. Twenty miles square have been destroyed, with millions of feet of timber. Settlers fought the flames until forced to retreat, and there is no rain in sight. Government action is awaited to prevent further losses.
The government of Uruguay and insurgents reach a peace agreement through mediator Dr. Jatmires who returns from the insurgent camp with the conditions of peace.
In response to US requests, Scotland Yard has been directed to provide information to American authorities when anarchists are known to be traveling to the United States.
The report details Cuba's calamity with increased killings, famine, and epidemics. August saw 500 deaths in Gaines from disease. yellow fever malaria and dysentery drive high mortality among refugees and troops. Shipboard deaths add to the toll as bodies are discarded at sea.
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