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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1898
Page
4
A collection of witty aphorisms and remarks on politics, gambling losses, eyesight, weather, drinking habits, diplomacy, cigarettes per capita, federal jobs, and the Philippines. The tone resembles late 19th or early 20th century opinion snippets with sharp, ironic observations. The last line notes the naval hero of Santiago being plural.
The text compares sorrow to rust corroding the soul and stagnant life. It argues grief is countered by exercise and movement, implying action can restore vitality and erase dullness.
The war tax on beer has driven 253 Chicago saloonkeepers from business since July. A city official forecasts 400 more closures by the new year. Taxation will claim a moral victory as it ends a degrading and desolate trade.
The best talk of this war is peace but it takes long to reach that conclusion whether soldiers are quiet or not. It is easier to get into a scrape than to exit it. It remains a great achievement to have shown the Spanish the strength of this government, though only the most brutal ignorance could have closed their ears to that information.
An intelligent Chinaman visiting England offers a sharp, humorous portrait of English leisure and social customs. He notes loud activity at graves and sports, long rural walks with mysterious stick waving, public dining alongside women, and a perceived lack of dignity. He also reflects that his own image is equally captured.
The British consul in Denmark notes 1897 was prosperous with per head foreign trade at 316 kroners. Britain leads with 339, Denmark second. France 145. Germany 144. Butter exports rose to 145,290,000 pounds and eggs to 12,100,000 scores, up from 9,800,000 scores.
A female correspondent who visited Southern camps and Santiago with nurses tells ladies’ auxiliaries that soldiers require corn starch, court-plaster, plug tobacco, and seam-free items. She notes a heterogeneous assortment, yet asserts women’s active engagement in making meals to aid troops.
Lyons Sept 17 The heirs of E M Davis sue the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York for 10000 the amount of insurance held by deceased. The company refused payment citing unpaid death assessment in 1896 and claims of suspension forfeiture and reinstatement only with good health. Judge Wolfe overruled demurrer and sustained plaintiffs position leading to trial and possible changes in company assessments.
Charles Thurman, a leading Atlantic furniture dealer, was attacked by three assailants as he walked home at 8 p.m. They knocked him to the ground, nearly suffocated him, and rifled his clothes taking the day's receipts. Thurman fought back but the trio escaped with the money he had from the store.
Des Moines reports Attorney General Remley says Iowa must honor moral debts and pay expenses for volunteers enrolled under Governor Shaw's April 26 call. He argues the state is duty bound to cover costs even if funds cannot be recovered from the federal government.
Expon Sept 16 W N Hood longtime Washington Democrat owner and former postmaster died when crushed by a Burlington & Northwestern freight. Hood helped found the paper and had been connected with the Democrat since its first issue.
Atlantic report details Frank Hansen and Ed Anderson, young farmers near Atlantic, who fell from a stalk cutter after a friendly quarrel. Anderson suffered a deep calf wound, while Hansen sustained severe injury to his forearm and thumb. Both were brought to Atlantic for treatment.
Marshalltown reports 15 year old Willie Gilchrist son of J M Gilchrist sustained double leg fractures in a football practice when tackled and fallen upon by several players. The injury occurred mid leg between knee and ankle during the game.
Sioux City Sept. 16. S. Burbard a brakeman for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad was run over and killed by a freight train at Charter Oak. He stepped from a moving car in the dark and left a young wife and two children in Sioux City.
Creston reports John McClusky was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary after stealing six dollars and a silver watch from Arthur Elliott.
State Superintendent R C Barrett issued a memo to school directors outlining duties. It urges financial review, purchase of quality library books, promoting wholesome reading, providing books for indigent pupils, school visits, minimum six months attendance, possible industrial exposition, and securing competent teachers.
Sioux City reports Elijah Bedenfield a noted gold brick swindler captured at Pleasant Hill Missouri but escaped from a deputy guard, fleeing on a fast horse. He led a nationwide gang, with C Mott jailed in Sioux City and J C Brown fleeing, as detectives pursued this elusive con man.
Des Moines reports the Fiftieth regiment back from Jacksonville with 1,272 muster, 15 dead, 27 in division hospitals, 40 sent home on hospital train, 40 to 50 at sanitarium, and possibly around 100 others unable to report for duty.
The First district selects D. J. O Connell of Burlington for congress while Ben W. Follrich of Hull dies at Camp McKinley. Ed Anderson wins the Tenth district nomination on the third ballot. Gov Shaw names Hamlin H Freer to the state board of educational examiners succeeding E E Blanchard. Chickasaw County court faces a long term with state vs William Christoph murder case on the docket. State funds redeem most 6 per cent warrants. collateral inheritance tax debates hinge on life policies. Davenport convention factions challenge Dr Green’s Episcopal selection ahead of the Washington general convention.
Washington reports Gen. Greenville M. Dodge and Col. James A. Sexton among potential members for a China inquiry commission. D. C. Gilman Col. Evan P. Howell Dr. W. W. Keen ex Minister Charles Denby signaled readiness to serve. party balance and independence noted. Howell would join with unrestricted power if required.
Washington reports rapid preparation of a large army for winter camps between the 31st and 35th parallels. About 70,000 troops are in the south with the rest to follow. The force is destined mainly for Cuba with a smaller unit for Porto Rico and a reserve in winter quarters. No occupation of Cuba until after the unhealthy season.
Paris reports a cabinet decision to submit Dreyfus case documents to a justice ministry chosen commission. General Zurlinden and Senator Tillaye resign. Gen Chanoine becomes war minister and Senator Godin takes public works portfolio. A chamber of justice panel may opine on revision.
September dispatch reports Lord Salisbury yielded to Russian demands on the Niu Chwang railway loan. English syndicate talks are broken off while negotiations with the Russo-Chinese bank are resumed. The note indicates a shift in British policy and a reopening of bank negotiations.
News from Constantinople reports the occupation of Fashoda on the White Nile by a French expedition led by Major Marchand. It is aided by 10 000 Abyssinians under Ras Makonnen, the principal general of Emperor Menelik.
Secretary of State Day presented his resignation at a cabinet session in Washington as he prepares to join the peace commission. Assistant Secretary of State Moore also resigned.
Crete Sept 19 Admiral Noel handed Edhem Pasha the Turkish governor a demand for disarming the Musselman population. Pasha awaits instructions from the Turkish government on the subject.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Hoar has practically declined to accept the post of ambassador to Great Britain vacated by Colonel Hay. The statement notes no official note but cites an authoritative source on the matter.
Dr John Hall pastor of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church and chancellor of the University of the City of New York died in Ireland Saturday at age 69. Also notes high costs of books for the blind with a $25 Bible set and honors a Bellefonte widow, Mrs Nancy Burger, age 108, whose family served in notable U S conflicts.
Washington news reports the departure of Commodore Watson from command of the eastern squadron halting efforts to raise the Spanish cruiser Colon. Lieutenant Blow says saving the vessel is impossible due to two months underwater and likely machinery damage. In contrast, hopes remain to salvage the Infanta Maria Teresa, with wreckers repairing a hole to float her.
A Camp Wikoff dispatch reports General Miles orders immediate abandonment of the camp and sending home all troops. Officers previously expected 6 000 to 7 000 would remain through October under Secretary Alger. Miles declares he is in command and Bates confirms orders to send troops away as fast as transport is arranged.
London reports clash risk between Britain and France over Major Marchand at Fashoda. Echo de Paris claims France supports Marchand with sirdar forces, demanding European conference or war. British papers warn France to back off, Salisbury poised to act if needed.
A Madrid dispatch says the Spanish peace commissioners have been appointed. Montero Rios as president, General Cerrero, Senors Abdarzuza Villarrutia and Gernica will lead. The group will depart for Paris on September 25.
New York dispatch reports United States peace commissioners setting sail on the Campania Saturday bound for Paris to complete treaty terms. Chairman Day expects no delays from needless debate and considers the American terms reasonable.
Salisbury vows to press for disarmament of the Bashi Bazouks despite the sultan and aims to give England a free hand in handling Turkey in Crete. The move signals a hard line as tensions rise over Crete's security.
Vienna notes a solemn ceremony as the empress's remains are placed in the imperial mausoleum. Dense crowds pass the casket while it lies in the Hofburg chapel.
Transport Manitoba brought 1,280 soldiers from Ponce and Mayaguez Puerto Rico. In Cuba 40 percent of Fifth regulars are sick and sickness rises. Spain’s war cost cited at 374.8 million by New York Herald. Shafter reports on Santiago campaign and Cuban invasion. US rejects Turkey’s note on Armenian losses. Hispano American protocol adopted by Senate. Maine election: Republican landslide. Powers about 21,000 plurality. GOP setback of 21 percent, Democrats down 6. Lower house likely 133 Republicans to 18 Democrats.
Reports from Barbadoes and St Vincent describe a violent cyclone category storm with at least 300 deaths on St Vincent and 200 killed in Barbadoes. Tens of thousands are homeless amid widespread destruction of homes, stores, churches, and estates.
An aide-de-camp to Djevad Pasha reported 39 houses demolished for attacks on British troops and 113 ringleaders arrested. International commission to try prisoners. 43 ringleaders handed to the British admiral, signaling likely compliance with the ultimatum.
Captain Robly D. Evans has requested relief from the battleship Iowa’s command and will join the naval inspection board after a short vacation. Captain Silas Terry, from the receiving ship Franklin at Norfolk Navy Yard, will take over and sail the Iowa around South America to Honolulu with the Oregon and some coilers.
Reports from St. Vincent recount massive loss of life and property after the hurricane. Of 41 000 residents, 300 dead and 20 000 injured or homeless. Provisions destroyed, starvation feared as winds floods and waves devastate the island and destroy shipping along its coast.
London dispatches report General Kitchener has authority to claim Fashoda as Egyptian territory and to expel occupants if needed. An Egyptian garrison would occupy Fashoda after the move. A Cairo correspondent notes an ultimatum to Major Marchand's French expedition to quit Fashoda at once.
Washington transcribed report states General Schofield after a half hour conference with the president announced he would not serve on the committee to investigate the conduct of the war.
The steamer Leo XIII reached Vigo bringing General Toral and 2,478 soldiers and officers from Santiago de Cuba.
St Louis firm the St Louis Car Company received an order for 250 street cars from the Japanese government. Other bits note a kitchen question between Mrs Banks and Mrs Brooks and a census size of civil service workers at 178 717 with salaries totaling 0 589 027. Also mentioned are Indiana glass posts and stone quarries in St Triphon Rhone valley using wire saws.
In Maparip Sept 16 Senor Sagasta obtained the queen’s signature to a decree proroguing the cortes and ending the stormy senate session. Gener Primo de Rivera sought a inquiry into the Philippine Islands administration while Count Almen and Rivera faced the president in a hostile manner, with a duel anticipated. The government planned to sit until an indemnity bill passed but impending actions by Weyler and party divisions led Sagasta to suspend further debate.
The Hi Valparaiso special reports rising tensions between Chile and Argentina with Bolivia alleged to have signed a secret pact against Chile. It says Peru would counter Bolivia and leave Argentina to Chile, while Chile builds naval strength for a potential clash over the provinces.
Washington dispatch reports President Long issuing orders to disband the eastern squadron and appoint Commodore Watson as commandant of the island navy yard. The move reflects the administration’s belief there is no imminent threat of renewed hostilities. The squadron formed near the destruction of Cervera’s fleet and Camara’s command sailed for the Philippines before being recalled to Spain.
Washington Sept 16 The peace commission met in a special session noon with all members present except Secretary Alger who was in the city They united in a statement that they would say nothing further about the deliberations beyond being fully instructed The commission declined to disclose the nature of their instructions seeking to close avenues for authoritative information
The three new battleships have been awarded to shipyards. The Cramps receive one contract, Newport News Shipping, and Union Iron in San Francisco secure the remaining two. Each ship will displace about 000 tons with a 2,000 ton coal capacity and speed around 18 knots.
Des Moines reports the president appoints patent law commissioners including Hon. P. S. Grosseup Hon. A. P. Greeley and Francis Forbes. A Canada patent is issued to M. Kehoe for an evener for two horse vehicles. Applications include McCat and Gabriel scale beam attachment for adjustable weights on scales. Free consultations by Thomas Gante & Co, patent solicitors.
Adelina Patti sang Nightingale’s Trill in London and received a unique gift. A brass button telescope featured on a cage containing a hopping nightingale. A rhinoceros bird from Java was noted in a curious brass instrument connection. London hosts a manuscript workshop for rare spindles.
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