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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1894
Page
11
An Ames Intelligencer clipping presents a poetic fragment about yearning for distant lands and seasonal contrasts. The piece cites Rudolph Steinhagen in the New York Sun, contrasting dreamlike climates with the harshness of death and urging focus on the present.
The Walkden Bridge mill village reels as Mr Coode is found murdered at the mill office with brutal head injuries. Inspector Gorringe questions workers while Tom Ashworth and Mary Ashworth await news. Tom’s whereabouts become crucial as suspicion grows.
A canny buyer watches for mishaps among dealers in porcelains bronzes rugs prints and similar items. He buys slightly damaged pieces then repairs them to restore value, getting Venetian glass chipped edges rust spots tear stains and scratches fixed for about half price.
A reprint from Horace Greeley’s Tribune describes New York under the 1846 tariff with hunger crowds at charity kitchens. It cites distress in January with thousands fed daily and argues that higher tariffs raise wages, while low tariffs depress industry and employment nationwide.
Republicans scored sweeping gains in recent municipal and state elections across New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Iowa, and beyond. Analysts note a broad shift in political sentiment with gains in city and county offices, congressional specials, and majorities once thought unlikely, signaling lasting impact across eastern and central regions.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat argues the Rhode Island election signals a Republican revival driven by tariff aims and discontent with the Wilson bill. It compares 1896 expectations to revolutions of 1789 and 1792, predicting Democratic decline and Republican strength in coming elections.
A collection of editorials in St. Louis Globe-Democrat Chicago Tribune Cleveland Leader and New Orleans Picayune condemning Democrats for lacking leadership, increasing costs, and failing to provide relief while promising tariff reductions and economy.
New York April 16 David Dudley Field famed jurist died at his home 2 Gramercy Place from pneumonia aged 80. He outlined and rewrote New York civil and political codes and led international codification efforts. His brother was Cyrus Field and his other brother became Justice Field. His death prompted half mast at city hall and court adjournments.
The Chronicle notes ex Queen Liliuokalani now favors annexation of Hawaii to the United States to obtain the pension Harrison recommended. A petition to that effect is being prepared for President Cleveland.
Senator Dixon of Rhode Island returns to Washington after a brief absence and announces he will not seek reelection. He plans to resume his law practice, saying he cannot afford another six years in the Senate.
Boston April 16 The House defeated the bill prohibiting treating in places where liquor is sold.
A yacht sailing from here with a docking party including Dr. James A. Hutchinson Thomas G. Knight Frank White and Paul Ayres capsized during a gale on Wednesday. Hutchinson Knight and White were drowned.
The year old son of Charlies Reinhardt confectioner 712 Ramsay street fell into a tank of boiling water while playing about his father’s store and was killed.
Arbor Day was celebrated statewide following Gov. Altgeld's proclamation with tree and shrub plantings in schoolyards and other sites. Ceremonies included declamations and songs as part of community events.
The body of William Lewis was found hanged to a tree near Lemison. The corpse was riddled with bullets after Lewis murdered Robert Shields, a white planter, recently.
Washington April 16 reports a heated two hour session as Democrats push to require presence for voting and attendance enforcement. The caucus adopts a rule to compel attendance and a plan to record quorums, with key speeches by Speaker Crisp and members Bland Springer Pendleton DeArmond and others.
Judge Dundy ordered Union Pacific employees to have their old wage scale restored. The order affects all workers whose pay was cut last September, with back pay starting March for those under sixty dollars a month and from the current month for those earning sixty dollars or more. The ruling rebukes Judge Caldwell and outlines extensive history of the wage dispute on the line.
An explosion caused by fire damp at a Czech coal mine in Czuprija on Thursday killed sixteen workers. Rescue teams expect to recover more bodies as debris are cleared from the blast site.
Dewine New Mexico April 16 Jack Redding and David Harper owners of the Don Cabazos mine in old Mexico quarreled here Thursday and shot each other to death. Only one owner survives. five owners have met violent deaths around this property, which carries a strange fatality.
George Berger aged 19 living in Evergreen township was kicked to death by a horse on April 16. Hewarp Crry, Midh, recorded the fatal incident.
B Gallop of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania committed suicide at Victoria Ontario opposite this city by swallowing carbolic acid. He was found dead on the Niagara river bank Thursday afternoon. Despondency over business losses and his wife's desertion is believed to be the cause.
Portlano Oregon April 16. At the Republican congressional convention for the Second district W. R. was renominated for Congress on the third ballot.
Odette Tyler said on Friday she dissolved the engagement between Mr Gould and a divorced woman after his family objected to the match. The action followed reports that the former husband of the woman was living.
Fire swept through the Bushnell building on La Salle street in Ottawa Illinois causing heavy smoke and water damage. Losses ranged from 15000 to 17000 dollars with authorities extinguishing the blaze quickly.
Amos O'Donnell of Rockwell Gordo County was jilted twice in Allentown Pennsylvania. He proposed to Miss Roarity after meeting her at a wedding and was rejected again. He plans to go to Chicago to seek a wife as Pennsylvania girls object to far travel for marriage.
Grand jury indicts Albert Winters and Winfield Sears, Jefferson county residents, for the murder of Stephen T. Walsh. Walsh died the night of June 21, 1891, after a supposed runaway horse threw him from his buggy. Friends questioned the cause and prompted the investigation leading to the indictment.
At the Iowa Royal Arcanum grand council meeting the following officers were elected: Grand Representative to Supreme Council L. M. Treynor Council Bluffs. alternate M. Dana Burlington. Grand Regent Fred W. Wilson Ottumwa. Grand Vice Regent G. L. Tempie Clinton. Past Grand Regent L M. Treynor. Grand Secretary H. M. Snyder. Grand Treasurer Walter Irish. Grand Chaplain Rev. T. S. Cadams Keosauqua. Grand Guide G. H. Jackson Council Bluffs. Grand Warden L. A. Tramp Maquoketa. Grand Sentry W. Cox Burlington. Grand Orator H. C. Moll Sioux City.
In Des Moines the Mawher heirs sue to recover life insurance on William Mawher's multiple wives. Mawher, who became a widower five times, faced murder charges after the fifth wife died. Though he was acquitted, investigators found strychnine in some stomachs, suggesting lethal intent.
General Master Workman J. R. Sovereign of the Knights of Labor retires as state labor commissioner. His successor W. E. Oblenness of Des Moines assumes control. Sovereign was appointed by Gov. Boies four years ago and reappointed two years ago. His term expired April 1.
In Independence district court Judge Husted presides over a case brought by J S Hutchinson of Louisiana against the Illinois Central railroad for fifteen thousand dollars. Hutchinson seeks the value of the stallion Memeto Wilkes killed on the tracks near town last October. He claims the horse’s foot was caught in a bad crossing.
O A Warner fatally stabbed Maj. G W Inman during a quarrel over land used as a roadway at Spencer. Inman left the supper table to assault Warner and was slain. Warner was taken into custody by the sheriff.
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