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Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1890

Page

5

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Notice

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. We the undersigned have known F J Cheney for 15 years and believe him honorable in all business. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly upon the blood and mucus membranes. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.

J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo F. J. Cheney Truax Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Ohio

Etiquette Delays Rewarded by Waiting Visitors

A Pittsburgh Dispatch report condemns the fashion of forcing callers to wait as a pointless rule of high-bred etiquette. A wealthy young woman boasted of making guests wait twenty minutes, prompting one caller to record a seven minute delay and depart after leaving a note.

Miss Pittsburg Dispatch

Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promoted As Cure

An advertisement promises fair play from Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for head catarrh bronchial throat and lung diseases including consumption. It claims a guaranteed cure or money back if given a fair trial and taken in time.

Dr. Pierce

Cleanse the liver stomach bowels and system plea

Ad copy fragment promotes Dr Pierce’s Pel tablets for cleansing the liver stomach bowels and internal system. The text urges readers to use the product for purification and health benefits.

Dr. Pierce Ists

Astor's 6 Million 4s Transferred to Daughters

At William B Astor's deathbed the elder asked what to do with six million registered United States 4s. John Jacob suggested giving them to his sisters, and the transfer was arranged in Washington before the patriarch died, illustrating the vast and pliant nature of the Astor estate.

William B Astor John Jacob John United States Washington New York Press

Kemp’s Balsam for Throat and Lungs Promoted in Ad

Tonight and tomorrow night and this week druggists offer Kemp’s Balsam for the throat and lungs. Advertised as a successful remedy for coughs croup whooping cough asthma and consumption. A bottle costs 50 cents or one dollar with a free bottle offer.

Neighborly barter ends in bitter board dispute

In Terre Haute Exresse a quarrel over rent unfolds after Madge taunts about a bad plan to woo the landlady’s daughter. Yabsley claims his 650 play failed to win favor, as the old woman raised the board price due to alleged obsession.

Madge Yabsley

Hibbard’s Pills Claim Pain Relief and Safety for All Ages

An advertisement touts Hibbard's Rheumatic and Liver Pills as scientifically compounded and safe for adults and children. It claims relief from sick headache constipation dyspepsia biliousness and as an appetizer, expels other preparations.

Hibbard

Mrs Gladstone’s Interest in Life of the Day

Mrs Gladstone, seventy five, takes much interest in current events as does her distinguished husband, reflecting a household marked by public engagement and social standing.

Senate Concurrence on House Amendments and War Pensions Debate

The Senate concurred in the House amendment to the Ellis Island naval magazine removal joint resolution on the seventh. The House passed a bridge bill for the Iowa River crossing at Wapello with a substitute. Major political fights over Montana election claims, veterans pensions, and various appropriation measures dominated sessions, alongside wrecks, fires, and theft reports from New York and Theresa, New York.

House Senate Naval Ellis Island New York Iowa River Wapello Iowa Montana Vance Committees On Clark Ord Maginnis Spooner Powers Saunders Morrill Kansas Mexico Committee On Appropriations Committee On Railways and Canals Niagara Falls

Prophetstown Destruction Reported After Severe Cyclone

A Cedar Rapids dispatch says Prophetstown Illinois across the river in Illinois has been destroyed by a cyclone. Wires down prevent verification but fear is widespread as the village of eight hundred residents near the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line reportedly was blown away and many killed. A stock train was leaving as the storm struck, tearing the town apart.

Prophetstown Buruiaron Iowa Illinois Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Fulton, Ill Cedar Rapids

St. Louis Wheat Speculator Fraley Fails in Market

Moses Fralley a leading St Louis wheat speculator failed with about $50 000 short, after losing margin calls on a heavy wheat position. He shifted from bull to bear as prices fell and stayed bearish until ruin. A panic on the Merchants Exchange was averted when Frank Ryan sold May wheat freely. Officials do not expect wider fallout.

St. Louis Moses Fralley Fraley Merchants’ Exchange Frank Ryan

Clarkson to resign as First Assistant Postmaster General

Washington dispatch reports J. S. Clarkson will retire on June 1 with resignation ready for handover. He cites drudgery and temp role claim, noting a $4,000 yearly pay not commensurate with duties and his readiness to leave for months.

WashieaTon J. S. Clarkson Clarkson

Mme Tschibri kova Exiled to Penza Under Guard

A Vienna cable reports Mme. Tschibri kov a has been exiled to Penza in the Caucasus under strict police watch. She was hurried there in a windowless carriage with no halt except outdoors, fed poorly, and constantly guarded by gendarmes with no speaking allowed.

Penza Caucasus Vienna Mme. Tschibrikova

Burlington & Missouri Railway to Deadwood Ten Mile Line

The Burlington and Missouri Railway plans a new 10 mile line from the Cheyenne River crossing in Wyoming to Deadwood. The project aims to connect the two points and extend regional rail access.

Deadwood Burlington & Missouri Railway Cheyenne River Wyoming

Wanted for Double Murder Arrested in Ark Frontier

Antone Cheborad has been arrested at Forth Smitbh Arkansas under suspicion in a double murder case. He is wanted at a wood Kansas for complicity in the crime.

Antone Cheborad Forth Smitbh Ark Atwood, Kas

Boston Financier LONG Dies Suddenly

Prominent Boston financier LONG, head of Jordan, Marsh & Co. credit department and a leading figure in Poston circles, died suddenly leaving a void in the city’s financial scene.

Boston Can Long Poston Jordan, Marsh & Co Credit Department

Negotiations Over Behring Sea Move to Washington

Sir Charles Tupper Canadian Minister of Marine and Fisheries travels to Washington to aid the British Minister in negotiations on Behring Sea. The Pan Americans conference plans a Southern Tour departing April 18 at 11 p.m. and returning May 10 at 2 p.m.

Charles Tupper Washington International American Conference

Wood to die by electricity in New York execution

At the New York Recorder Smyth sentenced Joseph Wood a colored aqueduct laborer to die by electricity for murder in the first degree. The execution is set for the week beginning May 12.

New York Smyth Joseph Wood Aqueduct Wood Charles Ruffin Metallic Cap Company Beth Ayres Montgomery County Pennsylvania Ben Burroughs Peter Riley Wilkesbarre Gopell New Hampshire Council Senate D. Arthur Taggert Shamokin Cameron Halifax County North Carolina Pittsburgh W. P. Bond & Co

Money wagon theft and other regional news items

A wagon carrying 85000 dollars rolled away near Chicago with two trusted guards, but 10000 dollars for the National Bank of Illinois vanished. Other notes report a sand cave collapse in Texas killing six boys, a Denver jewelry heist, Jay Gould's illness, a house fire in South Dakota, Northern horse thefts, a deadly Adams Canyon accident, Duluth quotes dispute, and a Sioux farewell dance in South Dakota.

United States Express Company Chicago Erickson William Simpson National Bank of Illinois Simpson St. Louis Dispatch R. H. Barkerville K. P. Wommack Vernon Texas Denver M. J. Mitchell Poon St. Louis Jay Gould Mexico Wilhelm Brown Huron W. T Johnson Sheridan Big Horn Wyoming Adams Canyon Santa Paula Cal Britton Hardison Taylor Young Duluth

Riot Among Colored Coal Miners Leaves Fatalities in Caperton

A large riot at Caperton West Virginia saw rocks revolvers knives and clubs used by miners. Howard Earnest was killed and William Derico and another man fatally wounded. Dozens were hurt as authorities appeared powerless and further trouble was feared.

Caperton W. Ve Howard Earnest William Derico Thomas C. Anderson New Orleans Louisiana Returning Board Irondale Ala Marshal England Irondle Sherif Fortenberry Depoy Sherif ‘Ortenberry

Senate Receives Nominations in President's List of Appointments

The President sent to the Senate a slate including George F. Turrittin Surveyor General of Ne Alexander F. McMillan Deputy First Auditor Pension ages G Mitchell siward H Harvey Registers of Land Offices James I Fiersming H Olrey Receivers of Public Moneys G C Thaxter J J Lambert Indian Agents James McLaughlin CharliesS Kel sey Lewis A Grant to be Assistant secretary of War Nelson A Miles B H Grierson Henry Fish Mississippi River Commission The Senate confirmed Frank N Tillinghast Surveyor of Customs F D Allen US Attorney E W Eakin Receiver of Public Moneys at Pierre S D Collectors of Customs F H Oakes W Davis G M Gleason

Senate George F. Turrittin Alexander F. McMillan Michigan The Treasury G. Mitchell Columbus Ohie Siward H. Harvey Detroit James I. Fiersming Topeka Kan H. ©. Olrey Garrison Col G. C. Thaxter Careon City Nev J.J. Lambert Pueblo James McLaughlin Standing Rock Agency North Dakota Charliess. Kelsey She Kreen Bay Wisconsin Lewis A. Grant Minnesota Nelson A. Miles B. H. Grierson Henry Fish Missouri Tak Senate

Tur Reading Railroad Cuts Jobs Amid Coal Slump

The Tur Reading Railroad orders division superintendents to cut costs and discharge nonessential workers. Many workers laid off in the Schuylkill Valley as work not contracted is halted. Combined with 5,000 idle coal mines, the company’s workforce could drop by at least 7,000. Coal trade dullness has forced three quarters of collieries to place miners on half or one third time.

Boston Farquhar Congress Diefendorf Hill West Shore Road St. Johnsville N. Y John F. Plummer New York Theresa Tur Reading Railroad Company Schuylkill Valley

Czar assassination attempt and global dispatches headline

The Berlin cipher reports a partially successful assassination attempt on the Czar with unknown weapon and attacker. Paris says Dahomey forces are strong enough to oppose Dahomians. Whydah will be attacked. Emin Bey agrees to join German service for 5 per year. he will lead a caravan to Victoria Nyanza, provoking Zanzibar displeasure. Across Cornwall a grand stand collapse injures many. The St Petersburg student disorders seem nearly ended and the Planen consul is robbed of jewels. The Portuguese invite U S firms to bid on four cruisers with no British bids invited.

Berlin London Chronicle M. Etienne Dahomey Whydah Zanzibax Emin Bey Wissmann Africa Europe Bagamoyo Soudanese Victoria Nyanza Emin Zanzibar Lieut Eblers Pangani Mt. Kilima Njaro Dr. Peters Tiedemann Fowey Cornwall England St. Petersburg Planen America

Diverse Updates Reach From Washington And Abroad

A Washington dispatch notes that the Board of Ordnance and Fortification favors restricting high explosive experiments to promising prospects for success while arguing Americanite cannot be used militarily due to its form and storage risk. Missionary groups in New York oppose the Chinese enumeration bill as a treaty violation and risk to missionaries in China. Robert Garrett plans an early next month trip to Europe with improved health. Diario Hogar reports a revolution near Iguala, Guerrero with 19th Regular Infantry and rangers dispatched. Mexico extends relief acts to Tampa and Mississippi Valley aid. Thirteen Chinese detained trying to cross the Mexico US line at Tiojusna, tied to earlier Celestials. In Portland, Silcot, paralleled House leaders’ funds theft, is reportedly captured. President Staxroro of the Southern Pacific plans health leave in Germany. A USA-German riflemen match is set with fifteen marksmen per side. Northwestern crop prospects show strong winter wheat belt conditions.

Washington Board of Ordnance and Fortification New York China Robert Garrett Baltimore Mexico Diario Hogar Iguala Guerrero Tampa Fla Mississippi Valley United States Tiojusna Ensenada Lower California Newbern San Francico Portland Ore Silcot House of Representatives House Denver

Senate census bill extends Chinese enumeration after census

Senate committee reports a measure to enumerate Chinese residents with amendments to admit those already here after the census regardless of certificates while allowing pre June 1 arrivals omitted from enumeration to testify. House Post Office panel favors a Bingham bill to tax periodically printed books at third-class rates. Senate meat export bill passes.

Senate Census Committee Senate House Committee On Post Office and Post Roads Bingham EpmunNps

Ex-attorney Creep Hay Mono Eyes US Senate Bid

A Providence dispatch notes ex-attorney Creep Hay Mono of Southern Pacific is a candidate to succeed Senator Stanford. It lists Rhode Island results from a recent election with vote totals for G T Brown E B Burton E C Pierce and Charles S Smith and reports party splits in the next Legislature.

Creep Hay Mono Southern Pacific Railroad United States Stanford Providence R. I G. T. Brown E. B. Burton E. C. Pierce Union Charles S. Smith Col. F. Thorpe Prohibition Senate Democratic House Grand Committee

Grain Prices Across Cities Wall Street Style Market Notes

Chicago Milwaukee Detroit Toledo New York and other markets show mixed grain quotes. Wheat corn oats prices vary by grade with several No. 2 White oats and No. 2 Red corn listed, including regional shipping figures and reshaped prime ranges.

Chicago Carrell—Prinae Denver Pine Bock Borrer Mercer Milwaukee Wuat Springs Thristan Boks Peaceccas Hiskaces Ee Ai Bion Cys Bamsey Pecan Ceaes Detroit Capcom Toledo New York St. Louis Paneer Seek Cesses Tansaeneces Warerat Indianapolis Cincinnati

Winter wheat in Midwest shows wide crop damage across states

Reports from field correspondents indicate heavy winter wheat losses in Illinois and Indiana with many counties showing 40 to 60 percent injury and a few above 100 percent. Ohio Missouri Kentucky Kansas Wisconsin Michigan and others report varied damage, with overall averages ranging around 60 to 90 percent in several regions.

Edgar Randolph Indiana Martin Washington Brown Elkhart Greene Jasper Tuscarawas Missouri Kansas Michigan Wisconsin Dane Eau Claire Chippewa Portage Sheboygan Waushara Barry Emmet Grand ‘Traverse Ohio Kentucky

Debt figures and treasury balance survey blinked in transit

Financial table shows total US debt and cash in treasury with principal and interest breakdowns. Notes reflect bonds at various rates, gold and silver certificates, and currency items, followed by a Russia ban on a novel by Hatton due to Nihilism and Semitism themes.

Ceke Svence Ccc Cy Treasury United States Russia Hatton the Czar

Debates and votes mark Senate and House session actions

The Senate considered executive business and approved various measures including bridge and public works bills. The House passed Idaho statehood, a bridge authorizing act, and a resolution on arbitration talks. Debates covered trusts, pensions, and polygamy clauses in Idaho, with memorials for Rep. Wilber and fringe discussions on Chinese enumeration and court practices.

Monarch Ages and Reigns Weakened by OCR

A garbled historical list presents numerous monarchs with ages and reign lengths, including Queen Victoria and Abdul Hamid, but the data is severely corrupted with symbols, mis-spellings, and inconsistent figures. The readable elements show varied ages from about 26 to 70 and reigns from a few years to over two decades.

Queen Victoria Carlo L Portugal Alexander J Servia Leo XIII Alfonso XII Spain Louis Grand Duke Russia Abdul Hamid Oxwear II Sweden Karl I Wurtembure Albert Saxony George Greece Francis Joseph Austria Alexander III Frederick Baden Humbert L Italy Nicholas Montenegro Christian IX Denmark William II Leopold William III

Lusranes and Wardwhes of Literature

A reflective line noting Lusranes as wardwhes of literature where men form at night to craft ornament, curiosity, and practical uses. The fragment hints at literary craft as both art and utility.

Turman and Mrs. Turman Face Frugal Household Tidbits

A fragment notes Turman asking his wife for car fare and tobacco while a mother-in-law sits nearby. It adds a quirky claim that Mays of Paris laundries prefer boiled potatoes to soap for cleaning soiled linen.

Turman Ana Mays Paris

Paris taxis test new distance based fare system

In Paris, seven inventors trial rival cab fare methods during a one month probation. Each system uses a wheel driven dial to measure distance and show the fare, starting with an entry charge of half a franc and a per kilometer rate of 95 cents. The goal is to determine accuracy and cost.

Paris Gazette

Blessing of Strong Nerves Through Hostetter’s Bitters

A resourceful tonic treats nervous strain by reinforcing vital energies. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters is praised as sufficient to improve digestion and nourishment, removing impediments and supporting nerve health.

Truth in trade and the danger of campaign lies

A Paducah Kentucky Exponent reader laments salesmen using salesmanship to push falsities. The piece argues many articles contain untruths and questions how truth is valued in business, politics, and society, noting the rise of polished liars and the dangers of a salary driven sales culture.

Busines George Washington Paducah

Rheumatic Syrup Claim Puts Hastings on Notice

A Hastings medical testimonial from Mrs H J Krenpield of Jackson Mich asserts Hibards Rheumatic Syrup cured twelve years of rheumatism after bed confinement. The notice, dated April 22 1999, urges readers to ask their druggist for the remedy and bears a certification by Frep I Heata a druggist.

Hastings Mich Rheumatic Syrup Co Jackson Gewis Craterises Hibard H. J. Krenpield Frep I

Mystery Messenger Delivers Note Before Baldpate Dies

A messenger boy delivers a note from Baldpate to a variety actress at her home and returns before Baldpate’s death. The boy reports being asked who he gave the note to and describes the recipient, prompting questions about identity and appearance.

Baldpate

Mother's Friend Promotes Motherhood Aids

Greetings from H A Payne Druggist Greenville Ala praising Mother's Friend as essential for expectant mothers. Advertisements claim brisk interest and offer details via Cragin Co Philadelphia and Dobbins' Electric Soap promotions. Brushing aside other notes, it showcases medical elixirs and household products like Brown's Bronchiatics Piso's Remedy for Catarrh and Tansill's Punch.

H. A. Payne Greenville Atlanta

Pirate stories threaten novel reading says frontier statesman

Fragmented quotation from Puck notes concern over pirate publishing and international copyright movement. The dialogue suggests pirates endangering literature and reading in Partin Statesman No 2.

Frontier Statesman No Partin Statesman No Sam Sppanes Puck

Flowers rented for events at Washington without purchase

A report notes that flowers used at a Washington event were rented rather than bought, with the same arrangements appearing at an early afternoon lunch a five o'clock tea and a formal reception later in the evening.

Washington

Fragmentary dialogue from Boston mother and daughter

A garbled exchange shows a Boston mother pressing for clarification from her daughter about an unsatisfactory matter. The daughter responds with terse refusals and a hushed admission that the lines are burned.

Boston

Mayor Urges Licensed Gambling in New Orleans for City Funding

The mayor proposed legalizing gaming in New Orleans to boost city finances and support charitable institutions. He argued licensed gambling would provide revenue for municipal programs and needy charities.

Tus New Orleans

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