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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1894
Page
12
In New York the recent exhibition of the National Academy of Design awarded three of the four prizes to women. The remaining prize went to a male recipient, marking a notable display of female achievement in the event.
The United States government issues bank notes in denominations including 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 500 1060 5000 and 10600 dollars. The list shows a broad spectrum of values issued by the government.
Several European powers are said to have joined to maintain peace. observers expect they will clash over the methods chosen to reach that aim.
An autograph letter from George Washington sold in New York for 25 dollars. Dated May 18 1786 it is addressed to George Taylor New York thanking him for a gift of apples and oysters.
A Bangor Maine arrest for a tipsy patron leads to a fifty cent addition to the fine to cover the cost of transport in the patrol wagon. The practice ties punishment to the ride expense and reflects local enforcement methods.
A medical record notes that removing the coccygeal joint for hysterical coccygodyma is a mistake. The author thanks the information and states the team will avoid this error in the future.
A report says a cross-eyed boy fell 100 feet and was not only uninjured but his eyes were straightened. Experts doubt the cure will be widely attempted.
Aluminum will be used for engraving instead of stone or steel. The material is lighter and can produce about 8,000 impressions per plate, versus 80 to 100 from a steel plate.
A historical note lists thirteen presidents as masons: Washington Jefferson Madison Monroe Jackson William H. Harrison Tyler Polk Taylor Pierce Buchanan Johnson and Garfield.
Market gossip notes a shift in elopement lore from coachmen to butlers, suggesting a revival of courtship escapades once common in past eras. The remark frames social dating rituals as evolving household roles.
Luc duc d'Aumale abandons hope of reclaiming the throne and calls on the head of the House of Orleans to unite in renouncing all royal succession claims.
The text notes that decaying vegetables infused with water reveal microscopic life so tiny that ten thousand could not fill a grain of mustard, yet these organisms possess organs as intricate as a whale.
Mrs. Jane Belmont of Dover Kentucky just marked her 103rd birthday. Her father James Triplett fought in the American Revolution and the War of 1812. In September 1807 she witnessed the Clermont trial trip, Robert Fulton’s first steamboat.
The Post Office Department issued a printed circular to explain to correspondents how much the government pays for canceled stamps. The new circular responds to many readers who believe such stamps retain value.
A Cincinnati man earns his living by visiting businesses and work shops to sew on buttons for customers. He charges five cents per button and carries a supply of assorted buttons.
On the eve of her marriage a Pennsylvania widow changed her mind after a dream in which the spirit of her former husband appeared and begged her not to remarry. She promised obedience and from that moment the other suitor had no chance.
A New York witness was fined after he hurled a copy of the statutes at a lawyer during examination. The act, likely an indirect hint for more knowledge of the book’s contents, was deemed unjust by observers.
The World notes a rising temperance lecture trend as soda water fountains spread in New York. Saloonkeepers report losses after nearby fountains open, with one business dropping 20 percent in six months and failing to cover costs by year end. The owner argues most drinkers seek quenching thirst, not alcohol cravings.
A census bulletin reports 850 084 New Yorkers employed in manufacturing in 1890, followed by Pennsylvania 620 484 and Massachusetts 485 182. It lists states with over 100 000 workers and notes Colorado pays the highest wages at 720 dollars while North Carolina pays the lowest at 226 dollars.
A Pleasanton Kansas woman is elected mayor and proclaims a program to clean out vice and corruption. She promises moral reform and plans to mobilize “240 pounds” of resolve to enforce order without a police force.
The eminent physician Dr Brown-Seeuano died in Paris after years in the United States. Son of a Yankee sea captain, he once taught at Harvard, later serving the imperial family and nobility in Paris. He contributed widely to medical literature and advanced knowledge in medicine and surgery. His elixir of life stirred interest for two years.
The News of the Week edition summarizes scattered Senate actions from April including debates on the Chinese treaty in open session, a House bill for standard silver dollars and new bonds, and various committee referrals.
Washington notes indicate five weekly U S losses totaling 2 583 085 for the week ended the 7th with year to date losses at 36 257 785. Admiral Benham, aged 62, is placed on the retired list. Capt Wilson now commands at Bluefields. A house Democrats caucus adopts a resolution for repeal of the state bank tax. Winter wheat condition is 86.1 percent nationwide, up from 77.4 percent last year.
Obituary notices report A G Cattell of Merchantsville age 79 dies in Jamestown New York. Thomas Davidson last survivor of 1814 Stonington battle dies at New London aged 93. Grance Ferris dies at Glens Falls of apoplexy. Local tragedies include Williamsburg brick collapse killing two and injuring eight. Fire destroys Frothingham Arcade in Scranton valued at 100000. State politics note New Jersey Republicans gain in municipal elections. Albany elects mayor. Fire destroys American Glucose plant in Buffalo about 1 million loss. Natural gas explosion in McKeesport harms Mrs Malseed and daughter. Newark jeweler superintendent David G Ackerman faces 25000 theft accusation.
A steam escape caused a panic at Humboldt school in Chicago where Daniel Gunstein was trampled to death and many pupils were injured. Milwaukee theater fire killed nine firefighters and damaged property worth 200000 dollars. A Chicago man killed his wife and himself in a quarrel. Glamorgan works fire in Lynchburg caused 100000 dollars loss. 106 year old Mrs Williams celebrates birth anniversary near Zanesville. A Kansas tornado damaged Coffey county towns and crops. Baltimore stable fire cremated 157 horses with over 300600 dollar loss. Fatal runaway injuries at Shelbyville Indiana. Omaha arrest over four wives. Mormon migrant prep in Utah for Mexico. California elections show GOP gains. Grandma Goenen dies in Indianapolis aged 19 years 1 month 1 day. A 15 year old girl buried alive in Protivin Iowa. Unparalleled gold findings reported in La Plata mountains.
A London paper states spy Henry Le Caron is alive and traveling to a distant colony. Other items note a garrison surprise near Santa Roga Brazil, a deadly Moslem band attack in Malabar, a dynamite lab explosion in Germany killing three, and five fatally injured. Also Mexico may coin American dollars in Mexican mints, and San Domingo adopts a gold based monetary system.
Senate discussed the urgent deficiency bill and tariff plan on the 13th. A Peffer bill would issue 250 million dollars in treasury notes for government expenses to be lent on security without interest. House business stalled for lack of a quorum. Also: notable deaths, strikes, and economic data from the period.
A massive fire at the American Glucose Co. plant in Bourraxo New York destroyed four brick buildings, burned the Buffalo fish market, and threatened lives. About 125 workers were present. four workers and three firemen injured, with several possibly dead. The blaze began in the main building around 7 pm and spread rapidly, destroying the refinery storehouse and power houses. The Hamlin interests faced lawsuits over process secrecy years earlier, fueling a boom in glucose factories afterward.
Treasury officials report about 2 million dollars in gold coin will be exported next Saturday. Roughly half from the treasury and half from New York banks, starting the usual spring export cycle. Net treasury gold sits at 105,963,539 with prior April and May exports far higher before easing in summer.
In Washington on April 14 Representative Sherry of Connecticut filed a bill in the house to establish a bureau of interstate banks. The measure revises the national banking act to create a more profitable and accessible circulation base than United States bonds to meet local currency needs in the south and west.
The Sayres Scoville carriage factory on Colerain avenue burned Thursday night. Only the walls remain as stock, machinery and all contents were lost. The brick four story building stood 100 feet long and the blaze started in the paint shop from an unknown cause. Loss estimated at 50,000 dollars.
Dean W. G. Hammond of the St. Louis law school, a noted exponent of common law, is dead. He was based in St. Louis and passed away on April 14.
A Platte City grand jury indicted forty leading residents for playing progressive euchre causing a church to face possible disruption. The case provoked a sensation in St. Joseph district Missouri on April 14.
Washington April 14 Rear Admiral Benham retired and Commodore Ramsey became a rear admiral. He has led the navigation bureau of the navy department for the past five years.
Fire gutted the United States Marine Hospital in Port Townsend Washington on April 14 with no fatalities and an estimated loss of likely into the thousands. The blaze started in an oil room and is believed to be incendiary. the hospital dates back to 1852.
Safe Declared Off. Cabcasco April 14 The world’s fair buildings remain under South Park commissioners ownership after Wednesday’s meeting announced the sale to L. C. Garrett of St. Louis was canceled due to lack of funds.
In Chicago on April 14 a major lockout order by the Central Building trades league prompted conflicting counts of affected workers from unions and bosses. Columbus reports John C. McBride of the United Mine Workers says the strike planned for April 21 will be binding, with sympathy strikes possible in several states and a push to restore the old scale. The convention backed a resolution to obey the law and protect property during the strike.
A major Atlantic storm battered the coast from Boston to Baltimore. Reports describe eight missing at sea in three yachts, two wrecks near Squaw life-saving station, and nine crew deaths on two vessels, with broader damage across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Eight condemned prisoners sit in the Montgomery jail awaiting execution within three months after the murder of Grant in the county. Alex Woodley Joe Woodley Wilson Woodley are to hang while Jack Gabriel gets life, and Jim Calloway was previously sentenced to hang. Six more murderers face trial with at least three expected to hang.
At 3 40 Thursday afternoon a stranger in cowboy attire entered the Crawford Banking Company and, with a six shooter at cashier Albert Whipple, demanded and received about $2,500. He forced Whipple into the vault and locked him in. the robber was found after twenty minutes by the bank president.
Telegraph report from Pirrssuren Pa states a thief entering via the cellar drilled a vault floor at Beaver Kallis Wallace Exchange Bank during noon absence of clerk and cashier and escaped with 3500 dollars.
London April 14 five weeks drought grips farmers in England Germany France Austria and Poland causing unease.
Mrs James Oswald of Green Vault, Newfoundland died suddenly from heart disease after witnessing her husband carry their injured son from the barn. The shock proved fatal for the mother as she collapsed as the tragedy unfolded.
A Vienna dispatch reports the collapse of David Wiener and Sons merchants with liabilities totaling 2.5 million dollars.
A natural gas blast at the William Malseed home on Jenny Lind street in McKerstort on Thursday fatally burned Mrs. Malseed and her 12 year old daughter Effie. The ruins did not ignite and losses are estimated around $500.
A Fayette dispatch reports ex Senator Sam C. Major a leading state politician and noted Western criminal lawyer was found dead in his bed. Heart disease was given as the cause.
An extra meeting of the executive board in the Rand McNally building failed to achieve a quorum for formal action. Finances were discussed and a 10 percent dividend on all stock is set for the last week of April, leaving funds for closing expenses of exposition boards and committees.
In Artasta Georgia on April 13 Sarah White a 20 year old fiancée of a Fourth Artillery sergeant took her own life by stepping in front of an oncoming Central railroad train. Her fiancé had just left furlough and she claimed he deserted her.
Maprio reports on April 13 that the duke of Veragua has been appointed president of the senatorial committee on treaties of commerce with Germany, Austria and Italy.
The towboat Diamond burned to the water's edge Tuesday night at Avenue Landing while proceeding to New Orleans towing twenty six boats and barges. the steamer City of New Orleans reported the incident after arriving in Cairo on Wednesday.
Attorneys for railway organizations met midweek and decided to appeal Judge Jenkins' ruling on the motion to modify the Northern Pacific strike order.
Democratic managers push a rule to penalize nonvoting members with fines as Republicans seek to contest every step. The clash ends with 141 to 111 roll call, Democrats short of quorum, and a plan to revoke leave of absence adopted later without division.
Near Collisburg, Texas, farm hand Frank Crews shot and mortally wounded his employer Thomas Murrell, then killed Mrs Murrell and later Murrell’s son Morgan. Crews robbed money and watch, stole a horse, and fled, with Murrell dying after a dying statement. A courier reached Morgan Murrell too late.
A Louisville letter confirms Col. Breckinridge will run for Congress at all hazards. He states he will not withdraw despite opposition rumors and plans an aggressive campaign to the bitter end. He rejects being defensive and aims for a decisive race.
The jury in the $40,000 damage suit by William Fullerton against Homestake Mining company returned a sealed verdict opened Thursday morning and awarded Fuller ton $25,000 in damages for an accident in February 1890 that caused him to lose both feet.
Mrs Farsman of Erie Pennsylvania arrived in Rockford on Thursday. On stepping from the train she slipped and fell fatally, dying within minutes.
The trustees of Lady Henry Somerset's estates in England petition the courts to halt her plan to close all saloons on her properties, arguing against the injunction.
Portland April 14 The Republican state convention ended its labors placing full state congressional and district tickets in the field Chief Justice W P Lord of Salem heads the ticket as the nominee for governor.
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