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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1894
Page
6
Judge Jenkins sustains the receivers’ injunction against labor groups and limits mass resignations. The decision warns that a sudden walkout could paralyze a 4400 mile railway across seven states and injure public welfare, while preserving workers’ right to quit with proper notice.
Judge Jenkins rules the injunction should remove the clause barring anyone from ordering or advising quit of the Northern Pacific railway service as unwarranted while preserving the rest of the writ. He notes violence is core to illegal strikes and that peaceful strikes remain legally dubious.
In Omaha on April 9 the American Railway union sought restoration of Union Pacific wages cut last August. Judge Dundy expressed strong support for fair treatment, pledging speedy hearings and no union bias, promising to hear any number of affected employees and restore old pay if justified.
Three train robbers and murderers were executed in Newport Arkansas at 7 55 am to 8 05 am. J L Wynch Thomas Brady and Albert Mansker confessed the evidence supported the train robbery and Conductor W P McNallys death near Oliphant on November 3. Padgett testified and others were tried jailed or fled.
Bloodshed erupts on Kansas City polling places as Catholics clash with American Protective Association supporters. Two killed, two fatally injured, two more wounded in a five minute exchange of shots near Fifth ward polling sites. Police quell riot. prior clashes linked to mayoral campaign rivalries and faction tensions.
Lawrence Kan April 9 Judge Caldwell of Omaha appoints J B Watkins receiver after the Farmers Loan Trust and National Bank of Commerce seek relief. Assets 7 000 000 liabilities 5 500 000 capital 750 090 surplus 600 000 Watkins owns about 650 000 of stock. Company drained by panic and failed collections since last summer.
London April 9 reports the collapse of New Prance and Garrards solicitors of Evesham with liabilities around 1500000 dollars. The firm conducted a private banking business serving numerous farmers, causing widespread distress in Midland counties due to the failure.
San Francisco April 9 J K Firth & Co iron dealers filed a petition in insolvency Liabilities 260000 assets 36000 Mr Firth is inventor and builder of the Firth wheel at the Midwinter fair but has no property interest in it.
Reported clash near Reno O T between Cheyenne Indians and cowboys herding cattle. Initial counts said eight or ten Indians and about five white men killed or wounded. Cavalry units moved toward the scene seven miles away, but battle may end before they arrive.
Ex-President Caceres, a presidency candidate, has been proclaimed dictator of Peru with army backing. Congress and people oppose him as banks close and business halts. Troops control Lima while constitutional president Senor Del Solar is said to be a fugitive.
The body of a man believed to be John Kreiner, once known in Denver, was found in the desert about 30 miles north of Dagger California. He lay beside a wagon with a bruised head and blood around the ears and mouth, indicating a fall.
Quincy notices an accident at an elevator shaft where Frank Williams, an engineer at Dick's elevator, fell about 20 feet and died from injuries caused by a chisel he held in his hand.
In Spencer Louisiana on April 5, Warner killed Maj. Inman during a dispute over a roadway land. Inman left a supper table to attack Warner and was slain. Warner was taken into custody by the sheriff.
Edwin Loop of Morley fell from a horse after it plunged over an embankment during a Tuesday morning return from a dance in Grand Ramps Michigan. Loop was fatally injured and the horse was killed.
Senator Voorhees argues that the tariff bill reduces taxes on labor while increasing revenue and liberalizes markets. He defends ad valorem duties as fair and supports a 2 percent tax on net income over 4000, while promoting whisky taxes to fund government needs.
Boston April 4. Captain W H Humphrrey treasurer of the Boston Tow Boat company reports the Kearsarge wreck at Roneador reef. Only two borders remain ashore and wrecked timbers reveal copper scavenging by unknown men. Witnesses claim the ship was intact weeks earlier but offer no details on the arson.
A collage recalls old items from distant times including a 1645 theft notice, tales of tigers turning tame in India, a massive Jubilee Book, historic heat records, a gold toilet service for the Egyptian khedive, a barefoot boy turned wealthy island magnate Joaquin Farara, and a 971 carat blue white diamond named Jager stonite Excelsior surpassing the Kohinoor.
Des Moines reports on Hon. Charles Aldrich and the state historical collection he built, noting his public spirit, first biennial catalogue, and ongoing plans to expand rooms and access, with praise for his unselfish labor for posterity.
Iowa Senate votes 27 to 17 to permit manufacture and wholesale of intoxicating liquors. Bills passed include dairy substitutes, loan regulations, trust and insurance changes, and court juror procedures. The House and Senate swap measures on sewers, deposits, and public bonds as Des Moines hosts Governor Jones’s reception.
Albany desperado Bill Cramer fled officers in Ottumwa after buying a bicycle. He quickly mounted the bike and rode away, eluding pursuit as police learned of his presence.
A collection of wry military quips and banter. Dialogues cover sentry exchanges, naval mishaps, and training humor from soldiers and officers. The snippets include lines about the Kearsarge ship, Gen X, Mrs. Carr, and drill instructions for the Seventh regiment.
The article notes Sr Crispix day in France with shoemakers at services. It mentions a late London organ grinder bill to tax and limit hours. Flemish towns have egg market squares for rural produce. London crosses mark Eleanor of Castile’s royal interment route ending at Charing Cross.
Washington April 6 President Cleveland narrowly survived defeat as Republicans blocked a seigniorage bill after a chaotic House roll call. The initial motion passed on party lines then failed on a second roll call when a quorum was absent. Debate erupted, leading to a delayed vote and adjournment amid disorder. Reports also note local elections in Cureneo Chicago Milwaukee and Denver with Republican gains and mixed results.
The article notes a chaste mimosa shrinks when approached, the Jerusalem artichoke is native to America, prickly pear grows wild in Greece and Italy, and many plants cycle between active and resting periods. The resurrection plant from South Africa dries during drought and reopens with rain.
The article traces early inventions from 1675 with Lana describing the differential thermometer, to spinning with hand tools, to the first whistle and flute origins. It notes Egyptian hand-spinning imagery 3,500 years old, and credits ancient China with the earliest fanning mill or winnowing machine, contrasting with European grain cleansing methods.
A bomb exploded Wednesday at 9 20 p m in a flower box on the window sill of the restaurant Foyet at 22 Rue Vauguiard opposite the senate chamber in Paris. The blast shattered restaurant windows and those in nearby buildings injuring artist M Tailade and a lady companion.
By an 8 to 5 vote the house committee on banking and currency recommended taxing greenbacks at state and municipal levels. The bill, introduced by Representative Cooper of Indiana, is seen as significant to the broader currency issue.
In Susanville California on April 6 a crowd gathered as a rabbit drive produced a stack of bills three feet high. The notes ranged from large denominations to ten dollars and were counted by the entire subtreasury staff. In Washington April 6 the senate discussed a bill to permit horse racing in the District of Columbia during certain seasons while banning pool selling and bookmaking.
Six leading steel casting firms consolidate as the American Steel Casting Company with 4.2 million dollars in capital. The Pittsburgh, Sharon, Syracuse, Norristown, Chester, and Alliance plants join, excluding two noncompetitors. J. K. Bole of Cleveland is elected president.
Washington April 5. Senate Public Lands committee reports favorably Kyle amendment to sundry civil appropriation bill. Discharged Civil War veteran not owning 160 acres and not yet eligible under land laws may apply in person at a government land office and pay 1.25 per acre to acquire 160 acres, replacing the current six month residence requirement.
A monthly treasury report notes March tax receipts at 34 842 797 compared with 34 115 809 a year earlier. Disbursements total 31 137 520, leaving a surplus and a nine month fiscal-year balance of 55 million.
Wasnameton April 5 The house seated ONeill the contestant in the ONeill Joy election dispute by 155 to 28. A separate incident reports a Sullivan township man, aged 75, killed when thrown from a wagon near his home, a pioneer settler and Civil War veteran.
The six year old daughter of William Hatfield died from burns after her clothing caught fire while she played in the yard. Emer. Mo reports the incident occurred Tuesday and responders tried to save her but she did not survive.
A Sacramento street car with about a dozen passengers plunged down a steep grade and telescoped a second car on the crossing Monday evening. Five passengers were seriously injured, but no fatalities were reported.
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