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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1900
Page
2
Des Moines dispatch reports the Polk county district court docket for September contains about 1500 cases with 162 divorces. Amid investigations into Mt Pleasant hospital disclosures, board plans visits and hearings while typhoid epidemic facts are reviewed.
The secretary of state received the articles of incorporation for the Southwestern Railway Company proposing a railway from Pella to Howell about eighty miles. The line would connect with the Wabash at Pella and the Keokuk and Des Moines division of the Rock Island at Howell, with capitalization of $100000.
The state horticultural society receives a flora collection donated by Professor Pammel from the state agricultural college at Ames. He mounts the specimens and the state pays only for mounting materials. Over 200 specimens have reached Secretary Wesley Green. A fungas disease collection and a series of Iowa fruit specimens preserved in acids are also being assembled.
William Woodville Rockhill, special representative of the United States to China, departed for Peking from Tien Tsin via Shanghai. He said in an interview he did not expect to remain there more than a few days.
Iowa considers a Portland cement plant to be built on limestone rock. John H. Kilmar, Iowa Falls Mason City and Bartown area probes aim to choose between Mason City, Iowa Falls and Bartown, based on land cost limestone depth and quarrying expense. The ultimate site depends on tract price and soundings, names behind the effort kept private.
The Guaranty Trust Company of New York and Julius Walsh of St Louis sue in U S circuit court for a new receiver for the Omaha and St Louis Railroad alleging the mortgage held before closing. Defendants include current receivers Charles H Chappell and James Hopkins Missouri Construction Company and receivers of the Kansas City Pittsburg Gulf Samuel W Fordyce and Webster Withers. Trust holds first mortgage bonds totaling 2 076 000 issued May 1898.
Mrs. Waller of Swan reports her husband J B Waller a wealthy saw mill owner missing after being seen in Des Moines. She says he left $3000 in the Swan bank and was a heavy depositor at Pleasantville. She fears foul play and seeks police help.
Fort Dodge on September 20 Martin Swanson a machinist narrowly escaped serious harm when a caboose backed onto him while he worked beneath a freight engine. Both legs were crushed under the car yet only flesh wounds were found, prompting doctors to deem the escape miraculous despite serious injuries.
Florence Tripp, a girl not yet sixteen, married Gideon Tripp last spring, his death followed, and yesterday she wed his brother, completing two marriages within nine months in Sioux City.
In Laporte Indiana on September 20 the will of Mary E Adams of St Joseph county was probated. It states a $1000 gift to Grace Briggs Porter of Fort Dodge Iowa, though reports from Fort Dodge had suggested a $100000 bequest. The document confirms Porter as a minor beneficiary in a larger estate.
Waterloo September 22 It was found necessary to place 3900 dollars in revenue stamps on a deed filed with the auditor of this county transferring the property of the Iowa Minnesota and Northern railway to the Chicago and Northwestern railway The property is valued at 3900000 dollars
Des Moines senator W C McArthur of Des Moines county is appointed by Judge Smith McPherson to be clerk of the United States district court for the southern division of Iowa. The appointment, announced in an official communication from the court, takes effect January 1.
The census bureau reports Dubuque population at 36,297, up from 80,311 in 1890, marking a 15.75 percent increase.
Henry Wiese of Tama county declares his life ruined by the seven year pursuit of justice over Anna Weise's killing near Reinbeck. A suspect Mrs. Bennett faced trial and acquitted. the murder remains unsolved as Wiese confronts dementia in a madhouse while Anna Weise rests in the village cemetery.
Des Moines reports Governor Shaw issues a proclamation offering a $500 reward for the apprehension and conviction of the killers of August Carlquist and Jens Graverson. The crime occurred around September 4 in Kossuth County, with suspects fled to avoid arrest. Secretary of State G L Dobson witnessed the proclamation dated September 19, 1900.
Joseph Arnheim of Iow a, a noted horse and mule dealer, was arrested at Random Lake Wisconsin on charges of defrauding Kansas City and Iowa horse commission firms of about $25,000. Losses in Kansas City total around $10,000 with victims in Clarinda and Shenandoah. Arnheim had offices at Red Oak Iowa, and allegedly used trusted ties to obtain standing before drafting shipments.
The Ames festival drew over 8,000 attendees as excursion trains from across the state arrived for the event at Iowa State College. A large campus tent hosted speakers Senator Harriman, C. G. McCarthy, and Judge Stevens, followed by college battalion drills and a varsity versus alumni pickup football game.
Four masked men forced night agent Ray Tomlinson to open the safe at the Minneapolis and St. Louis passenger station. They secured about $25, papers, and the agent's gold watch then locked him in a box car and fled. Police link the gang to a Clare bank robbery attempt.
Prof William L Harrington a magician and ventriloquist collapsed and died of heart failure while seated at the breakfast table in the Donaldson Big Four show tent in Ottumwa. He was 45 and had spent about 25 years in show business. His Chicago home includes a sister.
Mrs. Van Horn of Villisca was killed almost instantly when her horse team frightened by a swing ran about two blocks. She was thrown against a tree, carried home, and died a few minutes after arrival, following a race at the fair grounds on September 22.
Cracksmen blew open the Clare State bank in Clare fourteen miles south of Fort Dodge during a race meet. They fled before taking any loot after wrecking the building. over $40,000 was deposited in the bank at the time.
A large crowd at the Gleason horse show in Oskaloosa caused the 96 foot bleachers seating about 800 to collapse as Prof Gleason finished handling a difficult horse. Darkness and the terrible jaw of the fall hindered injury assessment, but at least ten people were hurt, two seriously.
Washington Sept. 24 The State Department released the text of replies to Germany Russia and China regarding the United States position on the Chinese problem The notes are brief with Russia and China memoranda concise and favorable The German response softens the demand for punishment of Chinese ringleaders and the department plans early talks with Ching and Li Hung Chang through Mr Conger to push preliminary negotiations and prompt other powers to state their policies
Philadelphia reports the first week of the anthracite strike largely sees some miners willing to return to work, especially the more conservative veterans while foreigners remain impulsive. Troop deployment to Shenandoah is noted but the region remains orderly. Mine owners insist on addressing grievances individually and refuse talks with United Mine Workers, with some mines likely to reopen partially this week.
At Taku on September 24, four thousand Russians, three thousand Germans, and a thousand French troops attacked Pei Tang forts at dawn. Forts fell silent after 10 am and were found deserted by noon with only four Chinese dead inside. Over 3,000 attackers escaped in daylight as Russian artillery damaged the forts. British and Italian forces were delayed. three Allied soldiers died and fifty wounded from mine explosions along the march.
Lord Roberts reports Gen Methuen routed the Boer convoy west of Klerkdorp recapturing a fifteen pounder from Colenso. He seized twenty six wagons eight thousand cattle four thousand sheep twenty thousand rounds of ammunition and twenty eight prisoners. Gen Hildyard took Vryheid on the 19th driving Boers from a strong position. British casualties are light. Gen Clery captured a Hollander American linked to Theron scouts confirming Theron’s death.
Richard Croker has wagered between 80 000 and 225 000 that Bryan will win. The figure was reported after Croker visited Democratic state headquarters in the St James Building and drew from authoritative sources.
A heavy frost on September 19 in Fargo, North Dakota damaged late corn and flax. Much of the late flax in the northern part of the state is reported to have been hurt by the cold.
Washington reports full answers to inquiries from powers on Chinese troubles. US rejects deferral of negotiations and resists surrender of citizens. Cabinet decision hints at withdrawal of one regiment to Manila, with General Chaffee remaining to guard the legation in China.
Philadelphia dispatch reports a sudden tragedy as a posse under Sheriff Toole fired on a mob threatening escorted workers. A man and a girl died, seven others wounded, prompting calling in Pennsylvania National Guard. Six collieries closed, with more expected. authorities fear rising unrest among affected foreigners.
Calvin Parde e, owner of the Lattimer and Harwood collieries in the Hazelton district, vows the operators will not yield to United Mine Workers. He has ordered mules removed from Harwood to pasture and prepares for a long strike. Reports say pressure kept most men away and Harwood near standstill while Lattimer works with a reduced force.
General James H. Wilson captured Pei Ta Chu with reports that the temples were taken by arrangement. British officials received the dispatch. Wilson anticipated advancing on San Hai Tien to destroy the Chinese arsenal. German movements westward are noted, with uncertain cooperation. Japanese scouts say the surrounding country is enemy-free. Sixth U.S. Cavalry in the northeast has not reported.
Harrisburg Sept 23 Three regiments of infantry a battery and a troop of cavalry were ordered out at midnight by Governor Stone to assist Sheriff Toole in Shenandoah Schuylkill mining region. General Gorbin placed in command of provisional brigade and departed with staff for Shenandoah after a conference with Governor Stone Adjutant General Stewart.
A Lokal Anzeiger dispatch reports on September 11 near Peking the capture and burning of Liang Hiang Hsien by a German naval battalion with forty Bengal lancers. The foreign force fought 6,000 Boxers and Chinese regulars, claiming 380 enemy killed in action.
Evan Davis, a watchman at the Hickory Bridge colliery in Shamokin Pennsylvania, was killed by an unknown assailant during a patrolling shift. Police investigate as night patrols are stepped up near the colliery.
A trove of brief jokes and wry anecdotes. A civil war veteran and a barrister share quips about killings and penalties. An editor’s misprint about the Zulus and a cable dispatch from Vienna provoke wry, pointed humor.
A tale recalls Goethe’s ire at intrusive visitors and a bold American tourist who lampoons privacy by inspecting the poet’s face with candle in hand. Goethe finally laughs, offers wine, and endures the inspection, illustrating the clash between fame and personal space.
Albany Times Union editorial lauds New York Central and Hudson River Railroad for its roadbed, engineers, and loyal staff after engine No. 948 hauled the Southwestern Limited 143 miles from New York to Albany in three hours and fifteen minutes. The piece ends noting the tailor made girl has no edge of the shirt waist man.
An Acme Manufacturing Company recruiting notice offers $24.00 per week to men with rigs to introduce their ey Compound among farmers. Apply with stamp to Acme Mfg Co Kansas City Missouri. Let go the handle bars of love or a bicycle and it begins to wobble.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway offers regular Homeseekers Excursion tickets to all points in South Dakota at one fare plus $2 for the round trip on September 18 and October 2, 1900. Visit the Corn Belt Exposition in Mitchell from September 26 to October 4, 1900, to witness agricultural wealth and opportunities. The corn palace showcases beauty among temporary structures, with thousands of acres of cheap lands awaiting value growth. information available via Milwaukee ticket agents or Geo H Heafford, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
The De Laval Cream Separators were awarded the Grand Prize by the International Jury of Awards at the Paris Exposition. They surpassed many separator exhibits from various countries, with De Laval noted for unquestionable superiority in every material respect. Other makes received lesser medals.
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