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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1896
Page
5
A collection of wry, abrupt statements on politics, risk, and fate. It notes the allure and limits of campaigns, then moves through fatal violence with Bill Doolin described as dying with many bullets. It treats social morals, ambition, and separation with a blunt, ironic voice.
Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt senior issues a card to the New York press denying reports that her husband’s health is worse. She states he is better and his physicians are pleased with his rapid progress toward full recovery.
Steve Brodie, famed bridge jumper and actor, assaulted his theatrical manager in San Francisco after heavy drinking during a coast circuit performance of On the Bowery. The incident ended after one brief round, leaving Brodie seeking a new manager.
A committee from Jefferson county Ohio inspected Galien Michigan widows and found them ready for marriage. Five widows have already wed and moved to Ohio while several others prepare to join them, prompting local attention and speculation.
Rev. Julius Feicke of New Jersey left the pulpit to enter the saloon trade but returned to the church as the venture failed. The episode reflects how hard times and election timing influenced ministerial careers.
The piece notes the decline of long used British compartment carriages as journeys lengthen. It argues privacy and confinement come at a cost and lauds the American corridor trains for freedom, comfort, climate and meals. It predicts corridor cars will dominate long distance traffic and second class will fade.
Edgar Saltus the novelist and journalist fought Dr John A Les a Norfolk man of Norrietown Pa on the piazza of the Casino at Narragansett. The ten minute bout ended with Saltus knocking Les down six times and emerging victor after a disputed carriage incident at the door.
Jessie Findlay, famed woman outlaw, freed from U S jail on ten thousand dollar bail last week. The case contrasts with Bill Doolin who escaped and was shot dead within six weeks after months in custody. Findlay has killed four men and led multiple hold ups. her next act may be her final one.
In Craninpa on Sept 18 a jury convicted Thomas Flanagan of second degree murder in the Blanchard killing of Henry Carmine on July 2. Carmine lived with Flanagan and sought eviction after unpaid rent notices. Flanagan shot Carmine at water-fetch, wounding Mrs. Carmine who survived.
Judge Shiras of the United States court ruled no liability for the Milwaukee railroad in a case where Baker, guardian, sued after a two and a half year old child was harmed. The court took the case from the jury, holding the company not required to prevent accidents to a child on the track where adults pass regularly.
Des Moines reports Col. James A. Guest of Burlington has been assigned to command the First brigade Iowa National Guard as brigadier general with rank dated February 24 the day of the contested election. Adjutant General Prime plans to commence proceedings to oust Guest from command.
The grand jury returned an indictment in the case of the state of Iowa versus C. W. White. He is charged with obtaining money under false pretenses after posing as a wealthy Indiana farmer and swindling private parties and two banks in Creston. White was arrested and held to the grand jury.
Miss Grace Griffin and a companion were approached by two unknown men who snipped off Griffin’s hair with scissors as they walked home from prayer meeting in Marion. The assailants fled into darkness before an alarm could be raised.
Des Moines September 18. Attorney General Remley issues a notable opinion on party splits. He holds that when a party divides into two factions both claiming the original name the faction that first files papers with the county auditor has the right to use the original party name.
Anthony Welsh, a 50 year old farmer five and a half miles south of Lost Nation, was found dead on a railroad track with his body mangled. He left a wife and seven children. A whisky bottle was found in his pocket beside the casualty.
Charles Mann nearly drowned when his team was swept by swollen Creston Creek. He was thrown into the torrent and remained submerged for about two hours before rescuers arrived to save him.
In Burlington on September 18 Fred Lineman, longtime resident, walked along the Burlington road with an umbrella to shield from rain and was struck by a freight engine, dying instantly. He leaves a wife and eight daughters.
The May flood uncovered a relic in Catfish creek a tooth from Elephas Americanus the woolly elephant. The tooth measures nearly ten inches square with smooth ends and ridged sides.
Geo Der rick stabbed his wife in the head with a pitchfork during a September 17 incident. authorities report the injury is not believed fatal and the husband is under arrest.
Centerville report states Michael Mackey a large property owner was found dead on the floor of his house. He leaves extensive property heavily encumbered and under local estate scrutiny.
Disposition by Register Evans in Des Moines finds three 160 acre parcels resolved with no adverse claims. Max Thurman vs Marion A. Gisher, John F. and Jessie C. Brett vs John Meisterling, and John Langenhorst vs Y. P. Holm all permit entry by right of preference. Over 150 cases await his ruling.
The banking house of 8. H. Watson & Sons in Vinton made a general assignment to Mat Gaasch for creditors. Liabilities reach about $250,000 while assets total $350,000. All depositors and creditors will be paid in full. The move unsettled the town but will not affect other local banks.
Muscatine Sept 21 A Ball Co bankers of West Liberty made an assignment for creditors due to inability to realize on assets The bank fourteen years old private with extensive business assets listed at 290000 liabilities 60000 and it is said to pay dollar for dollar in time
Logan Sept 21 The Harrison county grand jury adjourns without indictments against Montgomery or Reid the engineer and conductor of the special that collided with No 38 on July 11.
S J Keller, a Iowa ranchman, found his runaway wife in south St Joseph Missouri and shot her dead with a revolver before turning the gun on himself, fatally shooting the top of his head.
A spy’s report to Japan claims Weyler and his troops avoid combat, focusing on profits from supply contracts. It notes Weyler rarely leaves Havana, acts as governor, and uses false reports to gain promotions. Since the rebellion began, thousands of medals and promotions were awarded for non existent victories.
London reports that Britain will stand aside if Europe does not pursue a general war. Continental cabinets prefer continuing massacres at Constantinople to advancing the eastern question, leaving the Turks a free hand in the Armenian crisis without Russian intervention.
Li Hung Chang concludes his American visit and sails from Vancouver on the Nong Kong. As the steamer departed, a fusillade of firecrackers erupted for more than an hour, marking the farewell.
The Neu Freie Presse reports that the sultan’s inspection of the Dardanelles forts is his reply to England’s demand for abdication and signals Russia’s support for the sultan, who is under Russian protection.
The Texas, a second class two turret battleship of 6315 tons, grounded on Newport harbor rocks after leaving the North Atlantic squadron for torpedoes. It rested amidships and resisted tug attempts to move it. a storm could endanger the vessel. On Sept 18 it was floated uninjured.
Portland dispatch reports Reed 10556 Dingley 11000 Milliken 12000 Boutelle 15000 as Reed leads in congress, with all senators Republican and only four Democrats certain for the House. A day later complete election returns list Powers 83573 Frank 34841 Republican plurality 48572, vote total up from 1892 by 12503.
The Democratic state convention in Albany on September 18 nominated John Boyd Thacher for governor, Judge Wilbur F. Porter for lieutenant governor, and Robert Titus for the court of appeals judge. The platform endorsed Bryan and Sewall without reservation.
A North Carolina preacher Crumper allegedly wins converts by hypnotic influence during a trance believed to confer the second blessing. A local anecdote recalls a boy in a shop insisting on grown up gloves after being asked his size, saying he wants grown up ones and not kid gloves.
Telegram from Constantinople reports a mutiny by troops on duty at the sultan’s Yildizkiosk residence. The war minister, aided by cadets and detachments, ordered surrender but fighting lasted about thirty minutes. Over 200 combatants were killed before the minister forced his way into the palace. Attempts to confirm details continue.
Official returns show Jones Democrat 1 124 votes Rémmel Republican 55 936 Piles Populist 13 989 Miller Prohibition 747 with total 140 120 votes.
Eddie Bald broke the world's unpaced half mile record at Manhattan Beach with a time of 1 00 1-5 starting from scratch.
Kerma on the Nile Sept 21 the Anglo-Egyptian expedition has occupied Kerma and is now 30 miles from Dongola. The advance signals a push toward the Sudanese capital. Egyptian and British troops coordinate movement as the campaign continues.
The 14th marks nominations for president and vice president by the People's Party. Italy seeks Abyssinian peace amid Erythria limits and Russia exchange deals. Chicago reports full fusion of Democrats and Populists on state tickets with replacements in line. Cuban insurgents burn farms near Santiago and Havana province. damages total substantial. Spain agrees to civil trials for Competitor prisoners, Weyler and others watch closely. Powers plan embassy protections with fleets near the Nerdenelles.
London dispatch reports aggressive British opinion pressing government to halt Ottoman cruelties. All parties denounce the sultan and urge European powers to intervene, with some arguing England may act alone rather than wait for a concert of powers.
In Wilmette near H. H. Holmes house a grave with many human bones was found by A. H. Parker and his wife after weeks of searching. Police suspect the bones may belong to Holmes victims and were buried without a coffin within the last two years.
The Bancroft has sailed for Tompkinsville en route to Gibraltar to report to Admiral Selfridge. It may head for Constantinople to assist American citizens as a possible refuge. The Cincinnati prepares to follow toward Turkish waters.
In Pittsburg on September 17 miners in the district adopted resolutions to voluntarily reduce their own wages from 70 cents to 54 cents per ton to maintain uniform pricing. President Michael Ratchford praised the delegates and suggested Ohio may follow with a similar cut by the New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company.
The Court of Common Pleas records indicate dynamite suspect P J P Tynan, under arrest in Boulogne France, has been a United States citizen since August 1888.
The Iowa Historical Illustrative Co of Des Moines received a copyright for Illustrated Fort Dodge. J J Waddel of Des Moines was granted a patent for a signal lantern with an improved oil reservoir and burner design to ensure draft and reduce smoke. Valuable patent information offered by solicitors Tuomas Gann J Ratru Onwin.
The piece compares a horse head length to a flour barrel with figures: a horse head about 27 inches and a flour barrel 29 inches. It notes Mr. Smyser of Summerville Georgia, nearly 97, is an accurate shot, hitting 7 of 10 at sixty feet. It also reports 60,000 women voting for the first time in South Australia versus 77,464 men, with 59,066 women among the totals.
Reported in Leadville Colorado the strike violence left five dead and a dozen injured. Miners attacked the Coronado and Emmet mines with gunfire and explosives fatally wounding three and injuring others. State militia arrived to restore order as fires burned shaft houses and nearby homes.
The St James Gazette advocates a union of England United States and Italy to press Turkey toward reform. It argues such a driebund could counter Russian influence and end continental threats, with Italy open to joining Britain and the US under London’s lead.
Star Pointer defeated Robert J and Frank Agan at Majestic Park in Meorerap Mass on September 19, clocking 2:02 to pace the three fastest heats ever. The horse also set world marks for the fastest first heat 2:02 and for the fastest quarter and half at 29 and 59 respectively.
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