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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1886
Page
2
In a remarkable contest Stenitz defeats Zuckertort for the world chess title. The piece of history contrasts sharply with political notes about pension votes and a sweeping economic reflection on wealth and the impact of speculation.
The piece denounces the Clark bill as an infamous law aimed at enforcing prohibitions. It argues the bill harms only law breakers and will not injure law-abiding citizens. The author questions the public outcry and defends adherence to existing statutes.
The measure assigns county supervisors the duty to set attorney salaries. Scales vary by population: up to 5 000 residents $500, 5 000 to 10 000 $600, 10 000 to 20 000 $900, 20 000 to 30 000 $1 200, above 30 000 $1 200. Supervisors may reduce but may not exceed these rates.
Washington reports Ion. Jacob Rich the U S Pension Agent for Iowa and Nebraska resigned about two weeks ago. Capt Merrell L G Kinne and C A Lake are applicants with Merrell favored by local Democrats.
The Cubcacco Journal argues voters forgot Democratic party nature and abuse under 1884 control. It predicts sweeping Republican victories in State and Congressional elections and a triumphant return to power in 1888.
The Iowa Senate ordered engrossment of the joint resolution submitting the woman suffrage amendment to the people by a 27 to 17 vote. Roll call shows 27 yeas including Barrett Caldwell Chambers Chubb Clark Donnan Doud Duncan Gatch Glass Hutchison McCoy McDonough Miles Parrott Reiniger Robinson Scott Stephens Sutton Sweney Underwood Weber Whaley Wilkin Woolson Young. Nays listed 17 including Bayless Bolter Burdick Carr Carson Casey Deal Dodge Earle Hendrie Johnson Payne er Ryder Schmidt Whiting Wolfe.
The Staats Zeitung distributed 20000 among its staff in a profit sharing plan. From the business manager to the lowest worker, everyone received a share. The scheme fosters personal interest in company success, contentment, retention, and may reduce labor unrest.
A Iowa Senate tribute recalls Senator E. W. Eastman’s 1864 gavel speech on parliamentary freedom. He warned against treason and secession in the chamber and urged loyalty over any talk that could undermine the state’s cause.
A lengthy local discussion includes Miss Cleveland defending modest evening dress and drawing a line between neck and bust. The piece shifts to a Iowa Senate report on Auditor Brown, detailing alleged irregularities, payment misrecords, and calls for impeachment or exoneration, dated March 1886.
Washington Territory Cor. Detroit Free Press reports in Taylor Georgia a mob dragged Mrs Vina Hutto and Mrs Julia Hutto from bed flogged them with switches and ordered them to leave within a week. The husband William Hutto is blamed for multiple marriages and shady dealings with wives.
In a Friday joint session the Iowa legislature failed to choose a site after 61 ballots. Top contenders were Colfax Burlington Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown, with Marshalltown leading on the final vote. The convention dissolved. debate may push for a state pension and new Trustees including Tuttle Merrell Burdick Dows Morseman and Russell.
A man seized by an epileptic fit in public was fed salt by a passerby policeman. Spectators approved but a physician called the practice senseless and dangerous, warning it can cause choking, breathing trouble, and even death. The expert cited hystero epileptics as especially susceptible to harm.
Advert says GF Shiloh’s Cough and Consumption Cure is offered with a guarantee to cure consumption. Household readers are invited to try the remedy and rely on the stated assurance.
In a Cincinnati barbershop a blind beggar, met with silence as he greets patrons, explodes in confusion and discovers he may have entered a deaf and dumb asylum. A bystander explains there are seven or eight people present as the scene ends.
A Philly letter notes affluent locals adopting English winter comforts and country house living. It highlights daily meets, pink coats, crested buttons, and numerous hunts around the city. Some celebrate the chase as American sport while others view the fifteen hunts as eccentric Anglo mania.
The Chicago Herald notes a large influx of new MPs in the forthcoming English Parliament while acknowledging a mix of youth and seasoned veterans. It highlights Gladstone, John Bright at 73, Talbot the father of the house with fifty five years in Glamorgan, and Caleb Wright approaching 75 as examples of enduring political careers.
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