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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1894
Page
4
A recent Halifax wedding linked Miss Mary Harry and James Lucky in a union greeted by a local punster as a happy-go-lucky match.
Commentary notes that football was treated as a crime in Henry VIII's England and that people of that era held sharp views on many topics. The remark implies a historical stance on sport and public order framed by Tudor law.
In Lebanon Oregon 84 year old Uncle Dave Brewer is described as the country’s oldest son-in-law with his 99 year old mother-in-law living with him.
A lace shawl once given by Marie Antoinette on the scaffold to her confessor Abbe de l'Orme remains in the church at Neuwendorf, preserved as a historic artifact.
The quote notes that Kossuth could not secure Hungary’s freedom, but his felt hat with an indented crown accompanied him to America and has remained in use in various forms ever since.
A bird nest with four eggs was discovered in a hollow of a teak log cut at the Shurness dockyard sawmill. The log had been shipped from India several months earlier.
A recently united Germany celebrated Bismarck with a birthday tribute. The prince, now advanced in years, remains deeply loved by the people, unmatched by any contemporary statesman.
A daughter notes Mr GlapdsTone avoids travel on Sundays and refrains from secular work, dedicating the day to his special Sunday books and thoughts. The remark highlights his steady Sabbath observance and scholarly routine.
Joan Hineman of Memphis Tennessee lost his power of speech years ago due to fever. A recent dream that he could talk came true when he woke up the next morning and found his voice restored.
The United States produced 11,435,487 barrels of salt in 1893 versus 11,785,754 in 1892, a decrease of 350,267 barrels. At 280 pounds per barrel this totals 3,201,391,660 pounds.
French medical experts condemn American sanitary officers abroad for strict quarantine enforcement. The stance is praised as a quality citizens should commend in their representatives. The text argues regulations cannot be too strict or too rigidly enforced to avoid turning the United States into an asylum for European epidemics.
The opera Daphne with libretto by Rinuccini and music by Peri debuted in Florence in 1594 under the title Opera in Musica in Style Representativa. It later toured to France and Germany, where in 1630 it was performed before the Saxon king in Dresden.
Exias Gove known as Imman uuel in Auburn Maine has died at age 85. A familiar street figure in white cotton trousers a red cape overcoat and a distinctive hat he carried a palm leaf fan and an old umbrella and was常 seen outdoors with them.
Ferdinano Wakp, now reemerging in public notice through marriage, has been living in New York for some time. He runs a printing and publishing business at Twenty third street and Sixth avenue, a trade he learned in Sing Sing. Ward is described as tireless and is said to hope to mend his damaged name and fortune.
Britain hesitates no longer as demonstrations stir fears of disorder. A concert of action among major powers is hoped to include swift extradition of accused persons across borders to curb disturbances and restore public security.
When Emerson visited England he sought Ruskin and viewed his art treasures. Ruskin spoke at length with pessimistic vigor, while Emerson, normally reticent, could not endure the storm of gloom. He left suddenly, saying his thoughts were as black as night.
An electric locomotive built by M Heilmann recently delivered to the Paris and Havre Compagnie de l Ouest in Paris has passed extensive railroad tests and is deemed a first class locomotive. Its greatest speed with an average train reaches 50 miles per hour and the company may soon replace steam locomotives with electric power.
Six current United States senators have held cabinet posts. Cameron was secretary of war under Grant. Sherman led the treasury at specie resumption. Chandler and Teller headed the navy and interior in the Arthur era. Vilas served as postmaster general and interior secretary under Cleveland. Proctor was secretary of war under Harrison.
History repeats itself in the southwestern territories as modern storage reservoirs revive irrigation to turn desert arable. Traces of ancient Aztec kin reservoirs and canals linger in Eddy New Mexico where town and irrigation companies develop productive lands using old agricultural methods.
Regular session reports show no senate session on Saturday March 31. House bills include free coinage of silver dollars and an extra district judge for Illinois. The river and harbor bill is reported and eulogies mark the O Neill funeral.
Washington reports March receipts of 24,842,797 against 34,115,809 a year earlier. Disbursements total 31,137,520, leaving a March deficit of 6,294,763 and a nine month deficit of 55,432,027. Visible grain supplies are listed and the public debt increased 13,786,063 that month. Cash in treasury 133,950,045 links to total debt of 1,651,025,158. Detectives uncover counterfeit 10 and 20 dollar bills. James A. WaLTER, leading Washington Catholic clergyman, dies while answering a sick call.
Fire destroyed the six story Tichnor and Jacobi building in Rochester New York causing an estimated loss of 300000. The blaze joins a string of disasters and public notices reported in this edition.
A boiler exploded near Tompkinsville Indiana killing mill owner Alex Ritter and two Fowler brothers. A Denver man rides 2500 miles to set a long distance record. The body of Rev. M Nolan found shot near Homer Tennessee. Fire destroys Howland Falls pulp mill in Missouri with 150000 loss. Republicans win 59 Illinois towns elections. Dems win 16. Chicago council gains 16 seat GOP majority. Minnesota and Wisconsin show GOP wins. Chicago painters strike. Gov. Norris appoints Walsh to Senate seat after Colquitt death. Women win all Spring Hill Kansas municipal offices. South Carolina Gov Tillman assumes police control in towns. Crosby Texas man kills roommate in sleep over imagined thieves.
Reports describe a deadly polling violence in Kansas City between the American Protective Association and Catholics, a Kokomo widow found guilty of murder, Hartford Kansas business district destruction by fire, and severe weather harming fruit trees in St. Louis. Other items cover hangings stayed, Indian troubles, and political and legal developments across several states.
Germany notes the death of Johann Muller aged 105 the Wittlich jailer near Treves. Other items: Prince Bismarck's 79th birthday celebrated across Germany and leaders die in Peru and Paris. a London spy dies. Mexico's congress meets. Peru's Borgono presidency. Land Securities fails in London. a Liverpool murder. Costa Rica elects Yglesias. a Shanghai fire 1000 houses lost. Frankfurt hotel deaths. Tehuantepec quake. Breslau moose collapse kills eleven.
The Senate discussed a resolution by Senator Wolcott to draft a treaty with Mexico to coin silver dollars. Senator Peffer spoke on tariffs. A St. Louis millers petition urged retaining the McKinley law reciprocity clause. The House debated the post office appropriation bill and an evening session covered pension bills.
A violent day in the Connellsville area near Davidson and Frick Coke works ends with multiple deaths and many wounded as mobs clash with deputies and guards. Sheriff prepares to ask Gov. Pattison for national guard deployment amid continued unrest and arrests. Coxey's army also movements through Homestead with large public crowds.
Limer Mitchell, while dreaming he was in a stable during Monday night, seized a pistol and fatally shot his roommate Ed Patch in Crosby. He then fired blindly as he fled the house, waking to find Patch dead.
In Tacoma Washington on April 6 Sheriff Matthews assaulted M C Sullivan manager of Theil s detective agency. A half hour later Sullivan died. He was a leading coast detective for fifteen years and had accused the sheriff in print. Sullivan s estate is valued at 875 000.
Racine April 6 Carl Jonas recently named consul general at St Petersburg has sent his resignation as lieutenant governor to Governor Peck The move ends Jonas term in state executive post and prompts appointment considerations
In Nicholasville Kentucky Jim Johnson 23 shot and killed his brother Sidney 20 after a night at a dance near Camp Nelson. Both farmers they had been drinking and were returning home when the tragedy occurred across Hickman bridge.
Washington April 6 Commander Heyerman has been sentenced to suspension for two years for allowing the Kearsarge to be wrecked. The sentence awaits approval from the secretary of the navy.
Representative Dunphy introduces a bill to appoint a presidential commission from the war agriculture post office and interior departments to study the feasibility cost and corridor of a boulevard from New York to the Pacific. Dr. Nagle backs the idea aiming for a tree lined central promenade and a $100 million estimated cost.
In Darlington and Florence counties martial law ends as Gov. Tillman recalls troops and suspends militia actions. Eighteen companies answered the call, with courts of inquiry planned in some cases. Also, a coroner's verdict lists McLendon for NorMont killing, Carr for Redmond, and Redmond for Pepper.
Corrected returns from across the state show Gov Brown reelected by more than 6000 and the Republican ticket winning by similar margins. Republicans secure 102 of 108 seats in the general assembly.
In the house of commons the bill to carry out the provisions of the Behring sea treaty was passed.
Judge Baker of the federal court ruled in favor of Indianapolis, dismissing the suit by Wayne MacVeagh and other Philadelphia capitalists that sought to halt the city from selling certain property for street assessments. The decision allows the city to proceed with the sales.
In Plymouth Wisconsin on April 7 the Tuesday mayoral vote tied between two candidates. Wednesday morning the common council drew lots to choose the winner, and William Laemann, a Republican, was selected.
Mrs Tater, widow of Robert Tater, was jailed by Judge Knight in Evanston Wyoming on April 7 for refusing to pay John Ward 25.75 owed to him as court administrator of the estate.
Miss Harriet EF Potter married Lorin A Thurston Hawaiian minister to the United States in a ceremony at the bride’s parents home in St Josnra Michigan on Thursday.
Exchange National Bank of Eldorado Kansas was robbed of 15000 dollars two days earlier. The thief or thieves knew the combination and no force was used. Directors set a four thousand dollar reward for the capture and recovery of the money.
Mrs. Cornelia Frances Coster died last Sunday at the Hotel Savoy and willed her entire $1,000,000 fortune to build a mausoleum in Woodlawn cemetery. If carried out, it would be the costliest tomb ever erected in the United States.
Maptsox April 7 Wisconsin's new law becomes effective today and removes the customary three days grace on notes. Commercial paper must be presented for payment on its due date.
Rev. W. J. Alyrfant from Hicksville Ohio attended the missionary state conference of the Evangelical society in Indianapolis. He scratched his name on the soldiers and sailors monument and was fined 10 dollars plus costs.
Breslav April 7. A shaft collapse at the Koschelen mine near the city killed eleven miners and injured many others. Most of the dead were buried under debris.
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