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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1897
Page
5
The remarks note Carroll Gould’s singular marriage, Croker’s decline, and Tammany’s bid for mayor. Also cited are forty eight grain ships sailing from Baltimore to Europe, each with 50 000 to 100 000 bushels, the largest fleet from a U S port at once.
The piece notes inactivity of domestic rainmakers this season while European interest grows. Germany offers 2500 dollars for a method to produce rain at moderate cost. The text suggests inventors pursue ways to curb excessive rains and prevent floods.
The article condemns Japan for reviving a prewar exit law that criminalizes leaving the country without government permission and carries harsh penalties. It frames the move as autocratic tyranny and a setback for public liberty in a dismissive tone.
The State of Texas declares lynching murder and sets legal framework. It requires trials out of county of crime and allows removal of sheriffs who fail to protect prisoners from mob violence. Southern states lead in enforcing anti lynching measures.
A New York bound telegram from a son in the city prompts a distressed mother to weep and beg for funds. The father is urged to wire $100 for medical care, while the message hints at a cable car accident and a broken leg.
A visitor asked Chief Mitchell the price to commit an assault. After watching, two officers followed him. At the Miles Standish Band concert he struck Conductor C. H. Thompson, was arrested, identified as Dr. Edward M. Bates of Cincinnati, and paid a $10 fine.
The article argues civilized society cannot justify revenge. It questions appropriate punishment for assassins and favors a system where the crime is acknowledged only by official notice of a caught and sentenced killer, with the death penalty carried out, to deter future acts.
Miss Elizabeth Dowling of Seymour Indiana celebrated her hundredth birthday declaring she never felt a serious urge to marry. The note reflects on pioneer Hoosier days and contrasts with contemporary views, mentioning David E Bates in a playful aside.
Sam Jones lectured in Browning Missouri last week saying that beauty in woman is the most dangerous thing in the world. He added that no woman in this audience is in any danger.
In Owa Waverly on September 18 sheriff Parrott announced a $500 reward for the capture of Jerome Kern's murderers. Kern was found dead in nearby woods and authorities have not yet solved the case.
The Avoca Roller mill burned down in a cellar origin blaze destroying the mill and wheat stock. valued at thousands, only engine and boiler spared. about three thousand bushels of wheat burned. Insurance covers the mill and wheat losses.
Editor May of the Waukon Standard sues Rev. Ferguson pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of Wankon for slander alleging remarks damaged him in 5000 dollars. The case reflects the rule that editors can be defendants in slander suits under exceptions to general practice.
A depot robbery on the Chicago Great Western at Thorpe station took a package of about $150 sent by express. The agent prepared the package, but by train arrival it was missing. A warrant is out for a suspect, with no clue yet on the money’s whereabouts.
James Blake dies at 97 in Mason City Iowa. Oldest man in northern Iowa. He met Lafayette on his farewell visit to America and voted for Monroe. Blake married four times and had 27 children and over 200 grandchildren. He smoked for 80 years.
Sioux City reports the famous Rinehart case has been settled out of court. Henry Rinehart died a year ago leaving an estate of several hundred thousand dollars. He planned to divide his property equally among his heirs but family troubles led him to alter his will shortly before his death. A contest followed.
OrTumawa September 17. Jesse K. Hamilton, once a Chicago bartender, is acquitted of complicity in the Bradley's bank robbery at Eldon last January. He faced charges of receiving and delivering telegrams among the principals, not active participation.
Osage September 17. Ex deputy treasurer S R Pelton was arrested on a March 1896 tax apportionment record tampering charge. Prosecutor J B Sheehan, now treasurer, filed the accusation. Pelton served as deputy for about five years.
Mahlon C. Johnson, Page County sheriff for six years from 1880 to 1886, has been declared insane and committed to a hospital for treatment. He is noted as a veteran of the late war and as having served in public office.
The preliminary trial of preacher P. A. Sequin, arrested at Meriden for shooting at a mob breaking up his meeting, concludes with evidence not sufficient to hold him for the grand jury.
In Washington on September 17 McKeelewan & Brown’s livery barn, the region’s largest livery and sale stable, was destroyed by fire. All horses were saved, with estimated losses around $4,000 and the cause undetermined.
Reports to the weather bureau show killing frosts across northern Iowa as temperatures plunge. Charles City and Hampton register the lowest readings amid a cold snap that blankets the region.
Murray convicted of the Eldon bank robbery received a nine year penitentiary sentence and was moved to Fort Madison. Orrumwa dispatch notes the Sept 18 decision and transfer.
In Cherokee on September 15 a desperate arson attempt targeted the Herald printing plant owned by J. R. Crawford. A three gallon kerosene can drenched furniture, cases, and old newspapers, with oil on office fixtures. Fire started in four places causing great damage to type and furniture.
The defendant John G. Steele, 55, testified he shot Jacob Werner in self-defense after Werner threatened to blow his brains out over a ditch project by the railroad that would drain Steele’s land. Steele claimed Werner swore and fired first, prompting him to fire, and Werner died minutes later.
Judge Macy sustains motion for continuance in Dickerson case and carries it over to the next term. Affidavits claim Dickerson's daughter lies at death’s door and that trial would jeopardize his frail health. Dickerson remains at his Missouri farm.
A major blaze in Creston on September 20 gutted three brick blocks starting in the basement of R. N. Jones dry goods store. The fire threat lasted over an hour and destroyed about 45000 dollars in goods with nearly equal insured value.
Fire at the Ideal Farm Implement Company in Fort Madison damaged the building and destroyed 90 corn cutters and shockers and 75 Kaffir corn cutters ready for sale. The finished stock was valued at 12 000 to 14 000 dollars and would have been shipped to Kansas points within a year.
Drs Moines Sept 18 The Hon D N Richardson of Davenport secretary of the Iowa Soldiers and Sailors Monument commission presents the state with 4275 dollars representing his salary for fifty seven months service as secretary at 75 dollars per month.
Night Operator Moscrip was shot and seriously wounded when trespassers tried to enter the Iowa Central depot at Girrorp seeking burglary. The incident occurred September 18 and is under investigation.
Des Moines shows M V Kennedy winning the sewer system contract while Gen Hiram Duryea’s Sioux City starch works expands capacity and builds a warehouse and cattle barns. Le Mars reports a bar room stabbing injuring Nick Hoffman and son with the suspect claiming self defense. In Leeds five men suffer severe burns from a molten iron ladle spill at Pioneer Store Works. several victims are critically ill. Boone bondsmen settle with the county over W D Moore’s defalcation. one bondsman seeks payment from another to avoid joint liability.
Sept 14 to Sept 20 reports show New Orleans and Biloxi alarm as cases rise. Mobile Alabama and Ocean Springs records flag suspect and confirmed yellow fever, with quarantine and guard actions. Jackson Mississippi and Edwards quarantine impacts worsen business and travel while new cases appear in New Orleans, Biloxi, and Monne Alabama.
Governor George Sandeman outlined proposals from the United States and France to increase silver use without impacting the gold standard. The plan would allow holding one fifth of bullion against note issues, contingent on free silver coinage reopening in France and favorable silver prices.
Brief items note the steamer Bella returning from the Klondike with half a million in gold, John L Sullivan declaring a Boston mayoral bid with a platform licensing gambling, and other dispatches about Havana expeditions, Argentine tariffs, and storms causing damage in Sabine City and Port Arthur. The report also covers Victoria de Las Tunas, Sarah Bernhardt’s rescue, Brown University leadership, Congo massacre, and Mime Bernhardt's narrowly escaped death.
A mob of about forty men hanged Lyle Levi Bert Andrews Clifford Gordon William Jenkins and Henry Shuler after arrest for burglary. The Verona Versailles scene drew crowds from Milan Sunman and nearby towns as anger over robberies grew. Cincinnati dispatch warns of a reckoning for the killings.
Baltimore, Sept 16 United States Senator George L Wellington has resigned the chairmanship of the republican state central committee. In his resignation speech he bitterly warned of defeat for the party in Maryland.
In Havana during the past days residents face meat shortages and scarce milk supplies. Only hospital patients receive regular rations of either item, underscoring growing alimentary distress in the city.
Constantinople September 20 A peace treaty has been signed between Greece and Turkey ending confrontation and outlining terms for bilateral relations and settlement of disputes as reported by local dispatches.
Washington reports over 100000 Thessalian refugees scattered through Greece in destitution after Turkish occupation. Grain taken includes 64,400,002 pounds of wheat, 53,280,000 pounds of Indian corn, 59,200,000 pounds of barley. Livestock left behind fed the Turks, endangering Greece's meat supply.
Six letters were admitted at Yee Gee’s preliminary hearing in Port Townsend showing a planned conspiracy to illegally admit Chinese into the United States. The evidence links a San Francisco firm, a Hong Kong banker, and two Victorian merchants to the scheme, with authorities estimating nearly 1,000 Chinese fraudulently entered.
Consul General Lee held a long conference with President McKinley and Gen. Alger. He will return to Havana in mid October as the president delays policy outline due to the critical Cuban situation. Captain General Weyler cables confidence in pacifying Cuba in four months from Maprio.
Three masked highwaymen robbed the Belmont postoffice in Cuoapron Nebraska using six shooters. They escaped with about $400. Two were later captured in Crawford after a fight. one robber was mortally wounded. The gang has terrorized the Black Hills.
News from Richmond in Little River county reports Mariah Billingley and her five children aged 11 and under perished when a house burned while she attended church. The blaze left no survivors among the children.
In the Volga near Astrakan the steamers Tsarviteth and Malpika collided. Tsarviteth sank and passengers panicked jumping into the river. Forty people drowned in the disaster.
Camp Anayat near Pankajora reports severe fighting between the Second Brigade under Gen Sir Bindon Brookes and Mohmands. British forces suffer 140 killed and wounded in the clash.
Drs Mooines reports several patents allowed including A C Diller Marshalltown for an equalizer spring in a well tube to reduce effort raising water. W P Hoover Lyons Nebraska for a wind motor with no vane adjustments. J M Lloyd Des Moines for a portable copy holder adjustable for books or papers. Hawkeyes extend services to inventors in other states.
Jules Bunnell of San Marcos wed while jobless with ten dollars. A week later the couple, after failing to find work, killed themselves with morphine. The piece also notes a quiet Baltimore Vermont town shrinking from 207 residents in 1810 to 59 today.
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