Chicago and North Western Time Table No 4
Timetable shows westbound trains to Denver and Omaha and eastbound to Des Moines and Chicago. Including schedules for The Denver Limited Overland Limited and Des Moines routes with arrival and departure times, plus note on trains arriving from Des Moines and passenger service details.
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Chicago Mail & Express
Ee &—Denver Limited
P.M ‘ Limited
Sp. M
Omahba Mail & Express
Denver Limited
Overland Limited
Sane
Carroll Express
Owe Express
SOWA
S.C
Des M
Des M & Dak
D. M
Des Moines
Omaha
Wayne
Chicago
Geo. W. Rogers
Avent
Indianola killer Ashworth commits suicide after arrest
William Ashworth, who fatally shot his employer's wife near Indianola last month and had been hiding, was found last Friday and killed himself upon arrest. The victim Mrs. Mason died Sunday evening.
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Wm. Ashworth
Indianola
Breckenridge jury awards Pollard plaintiff in defamation suit
A Breckenridge jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff granting $15,000 in damages last Saturday. The ruling condemns the defendant for lying to the jury and portrays him as a hypocrite and coward, even as it does not restore Pollard’s character.
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Breckenridge
Miss Pollard
Senator Z. B. Vance Dies in Washington at 96
Senator Z B Vance of North Carolina died at his home in Washington D C last Saturday night from apoplexy. He had been unable to attend Senate duties for eight weeks. Born May 13 1830 in North Carolina he served as Colonel of the 26th North Carolina Infantry and was elected Governor in 1862. He was viewed as a free coinage silver and low tariff democrat.
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Z. B. Vance
North Carolina
Washington, D. C
Senate
26Th
North Carolina Infantry
Governor Jackson Travels by Special Train to Council Bluffs
Gov. Jackson ran from Des Moines to Boone in 55 minutes on a special Saturday train en route to Council Bluffs to meet Kelley’s army. N. M. Hubbard Jr. accompanied him as attorney for the C. N. W. R’y. The trip, militia mobilization, and treatment of Kelley’s men drew mixed, unsatisfactory reactions and left a sour mood among involved parties.
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Gov. Jackson
Des Moines
Boone
Council Bluffs
Kelley
N. M. Hubbard Jr
Law and order in Boone overlong laws and delays
The Boone Standard laments a flood of laws from Canada thistles to rotten fruit and waste paper on streets. It notes laws against trespass on lawns and leaky faucets, while critics say many statutes exist mainly to profit printers and binders.
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Canada
Boone
Gallagher
Boone Standard
Ames Property Tax Threat Overhanging Local Sales of Liquor
The notice warns Ames property owners of a $600 per year tax on real property and personal property used in liquor sales. It states a perpetual lien on all such property and indicates several properties are under suspicion and monitored to enforce the tax.
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Ames
Saloon Debate Reflects Iowa License Controversy
The Cambridge Press condemns legislators for compromising with liquor interests while noting a split among Story County papers. Editors argue over licensing, public convenience, and the duty of representatives in the 25th general assembly, urging readers to consider motives and consequences.
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Iowa
Cambridge Press
Story County
Death of Major General Henry W. Slocum Remembered
Thousands of Union veterans mourn the death of Major General Henry W. Slocum a longtime Army of the Potomac commander who led the 12th Army Corps and later the 20th Corps and joined Sherman to the sea. A West Point graduate class of 1852 he resigned in 1856 to practice law in Syracuse. He served as colonel of the 27th New York and was wounded at Bull Run before rising to major general and settling in Brooklyn after the war.
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Henry W. Slocum
Army of the Potomac
12Th Army Corps
20Th Corps
Sherman
Slocum
West Point
Syracuse
N. Y
Bull Run
Brooklyn
College funding row sparks accusation of excessive state support
The Collins Clipper denounces alleged overfunding of the State Agricultural College under a land grant scheme. It defends U.S. endowment use, explains needed repairs to the dormitory and heating, and notes the legislature allotted 37 000 for repairs and 45 000 for a new wing and barn over two years while the rest comes from state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural College
Collins Clipper
Squire Hazlett
1. A.C
United States
Hazlett
Coxey's Army Reaches Council Bluffs Struggles for Transport
Kelley’s contingent of Coxey’s army arrived in Council Bluffs last Sunday camped on the Chat grounds without shelter. Railroads offer no suitable box cars for transfer and troops face cold rain and hunger while militia try to keep peace. The main army moves slowly toward Washington, aided by public generosity for food.
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Kelley
Coxb Y
Council Bluffs
Ted
Coxey
Ca Ington
David Dudley Field Dies at 89 in New York
The elder Field, a renowned jurist and codifier, died of pneumonia at his New York home aged 89 after returning from Europe. Born in Haddam Connecticut, he helped shape American law for fifty years. His brothers Cyrus W. Field financier of the Atlantic cable Stephen J. Field a supreme court justice Henry M. Field a clergyman and editor.
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David Dudley Field
Fields
New York
Satuday
Europe
Haddam
Connecticut
Field
Cyrus W. Field
Atlantic Cable
Stephen J. Field
Supreme Bench
Judge Brewer
Henry M. Field
Reed's Rule Brings Quorum Victory to House Democrats
Hon Thos B Reed of Maine is hailed as a leading national figure after the House democrats adopted his quorum counting rule. The move, sparked by many Democrats staying away, left the chamber without a quorum and halted business, seen as a vindication for Reed and a boost to his political stature.
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Thos. B. Reed
Maine
Congress
McKinley
Ohio
House
Czar Reed
Mr. Reed
Reed
Bennett Murder Trial Near End as Prosecutors Make Last Pleas
The Bennett murder case in Marshalltown moves toward closing with county attorney delivering final pleas for the state. Judges expect no verdict before tomorrow Friday.
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Bennett
Marshalltown
Weather Summary From Des Moines Iowa April 17 1894
Central Station Des Moines Iowa reports a cool cloudy week with below normal temperatures and 30 percent sunshine. Rainfall was abundant and well distributed aiding farm work. Corn planting expected as weather turns favorable. Soil conditions excellent and oats damage from the March freeze minimal. Northern flax seeding underway with livestock in good condition and ample forage. Orchard fruit outlook improved from two weeks ago.
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Central Station
Des Moines
Iowa
Pearson Company to perform at Ames Opera House next Wednesday
Mr John Epple brings the Pearson company to Ames Opera House for a midweek entertainment at popular prices. The note asks local playgoers to ensure the venture costs are not borne by the organizer and promises a good show.
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Pearson
Opera House
John Eppel
Ames
Evergreen church ladies meet with Mrs Wherry and Kelley aid society
The report notes Evergreen church ladies aid society meeting with Mrs Wherry and Kelley Congregational aid society meeting with Mrs George Person. It mentions Dr Templeton calling in the area Tuesday and turkeys available locally. It also records Mr Steele Smith staying with P J Templeton helping with work and a newborn daughter at Mr and Mrs Lester Rosenfeldt’s home.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
Evergreen Church
Calvin Finch
Congregational Aid Society of Kelley
George Person
Dr. Templeton
Kelley
Steele Smith
P. J. Templeton
Lester Rosenfeldt
College and community updates from Ames events
Des Moines Leader and Des Moines Register report on chapel services and strong YMCA attendance, seed germination tests, college debates with winners C G Lee Lee Campbell Meinezer, Welch society for agriculture, and mission library. Reports note campus improvements, visits by trustees B F White C A McCall, and plans for a new dormitory after $45 000 state appropriation. Professor Wynn to resume chair and return to Ames.
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A. E. Thomas
Des Moines
C. G. Lee
Lee Campbell
Meinzer
Welch Society
Agricultural Hall
Christ
Mitchell
I. A.C
Iowa Normal School
Cedar Falls
Welch
Philomathean
W. L. Meinzer
J. W. Oliver
House
Ames Cor. Des Moines
W. H. Wynn
Agricultural College
Ames
Atchison
Kansas
Iowa
Des Moines Register
Wynn
The Russian Autocrat’s War Dilemma in 1896
Archibald Forbes analyzes Czar Alexander III torn between horror of war and hatred of Germany. Russia lags in arms, switching to the three line rifle after Berdan losses. Production to 2.5 million rifles is slow, with completion unlikely before spring 1896, shaping a period of cautious respite and possible war.
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Europe
Solomon
Alexander III
Germany
Russia
Plevna
America
Archibald Forbes
North American Review
Unique Murder Trial in Liverpool Assizes
Margaret Walker aged 53 kept her husband captive for four months after he renewed relations with another woman. She chained him to a bedpost and beat him daily until his death on November 16. The brutal case drew public attention as unusual in British history. The judge warned there would be no mercy as he sentenced her to hang.
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Liverpool
Margaret Walker
Empire
Irish leaders weigh home rule timing and Rosebery ties
The Irish leaders aim to keep independence in stance while not openly allying with Lord Rosebery. They see his policy as sensible though criticize Gladstone era honesty on Ireland's demands. The piece notes England must be convinced of justice before home rule, and mentions T. P. O'Connor and Gladstone.
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Lord Rosebery
England
Ireland
Gladstone
T. P. O’connor
London
Cor
New York
Paris Morgue 1803 Shows 909 Corpes Received By Season Peak
The New York World reports the Paris morgue recorded 909 corpses in 1803 with 215 drownings and 76 hangings among causes. Other fatalities included 68 by firearms and 62 by poisoning. Summer saw the most bodies.
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Paris
New York
Chadron Nebraska Preps For Another Cowboy Face
Texas trotting champion Aley Wilkes S1734. Marvin has 40 youngsters in training at Meadville. Horse chestnuts ground in Turkey serve as horse fodder. Vienna butcher shops 1802 retailed 18200 horse flesh. Louisville Jockey Club extends Churchill Downs lease three more years. Columbus Nebraska reports a horse with curly coats. William Havens Rushville Indiana horse died at 38. Robert Russell 2:18 returns to season. Canadian circuit includes Woodbine Hamilton Belleaire. Czars stud hires trainer and driver. Aubine and Zembia 21814 to be shown in Manchester New Hampshire next September.
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Texas
Aley Wilkes
Marvin
Meadville
Turkey
Vienna
Louisville
Robert Russell
Woodbine
Hamilton
Belleaire
Grand Duke’s Stud
Aubine
Zembia
Manchester
N. H
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Adams Bros
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City Drug Store
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L. M. Bosworth
Fisnss Phaarmacist
Blair
Florist
Des Moines, Iowa
Telephone
Chicago & North Western
Railway
the Intelligencer
Uncle Sam
Maidi Law
Gen
Harrett’s Floral Nursery
Dubuque
Lows
College Notes
Dr. Smith
Fiouhds
Clark
Mason City
Priscilla Meisner
Webster City
Messrs
B. F. White
C. A. McCall
Clinton Nourse
Nourse
DR. Winchells
Emmert Proprietary CO
Paris Morgue Statistics
Helen
People World’s Fair
Hamilton & Co
Regulator Drug Store
Drugs & Medicines
Detroit
Red Seal
H. D. Miller
Towa
Chas. A. Duntz
Duntz and Thompson
Thomas Thompson
the Horseman
Chadron
Neb
Cowboy
William Havens
Rushville
Ind
Chas. Whitaker
J. A. Kerr
J. B. Elliott
Ames Lowa
Perkins
Main Street
W. Sheldon
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