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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1894
Page
4
The Ames Intelligencer notes Burrer is manufactured extensively in India from the coconut pulp. This may explain the presence of milk in the coconut and prompts further curiosity about sourcing and processing.
The article reports navigable river lengths: United States 16 960 miles Brazil 22 210 Russia 20 942 Germany 15 760 France 5 250. The figures compare national waterways and waterway capacity across several nations.
A man in Nebraska loses an eye when a loaded cigar somehow harms him, illustrating a claim that a loaded cigar is as dangerous as a loaded gun. The report compares the risk to firearms and emphasizes caution in handling such items.
A New York lawyer secured a verdict of $1000 against a railroad company for the loss of eight teeth, prompting remark that a full set costs eight dollars, making the sum seem unreasonable.
In India the Jain sect is noted for extreme fasting with 30 to 40 day fasts being common and a yearly 75 day abstention from food. The practice underscores their devotion and discipline in religious observance.
Herman Graiuen known as the oldest bell boy in the United States left San Francisco after more than twenty years with ten thousand dollars saved from wages. He has now returned to Germany bringing the savings and memories of a long service in the hotel trade.
The text notes a Sioux practice that when a family borrows a kettle from another, it is expected that a small portion of the food cooked will be left in the bottom upon return. Disregard for this custom ends the borrowing arrangement.
Dr Saran Hackett Stevenson recalls earning her medical diploma in 1873 when few women practiced. She notes a growth to over a hundred women physicians in Chicago and that several women doctors earn $10 000 or more annually in the city.
Grex Boorn of the Salvation Army states a four month campaign in the United States and Canada next fall to raise 250000 dollars this year for his fiftieth year of Christian life and to propose an international jubilee congress in London next July.
More than fifty army officers are now stationed at various state agricultural colleges, instructing students in military tactics. The presence of officers in fresh water college towns marks a notable change from garrison life and is described as a welcome shift rather than a burden.
In San Francisco a troupe of dancing girls was arrested for an immoral exhibition. They appeared in court and gave an exhibition that pleased the judge and jury, who discharged the prisoners at once.
A female physician testified in a Chicago court that she has been divorced from three husbands and deserted by a fourth. She said she remains hopeful about marriage and plans to try again though she doubts men will be as willing as before. There is clearly something amiss with a woman who has such a matrimonial record.
A century old tally lists emperors and kings ruling vast populations including China 405000000 England 380000000 Russia 155000000 France 70000000 Germany 55000000 Turkey 40000000 Japan 40000000 and Spain 27000000 totaling about 1.5 billion people under five powers.
The postmaster general orders that new post offices may use only short one word names. Exceptions are allowed for historical or long used names with department approval. Changes require satisfactory justification to the department. The rule aims to reduce departmental annoyance and postal service injury.
The notice warns of a looming invasion by Seventeen-year locusts, a claim repeated for two decades. The article notes successive generations each pick a drifting year and that birds, chipmunks, squirrels, and fishermen have begun to curb their threat.
CuMaMAN recounts European piano culture describing a large four legged beast that sings when a person sits before it. The performer presses the tail and plays its white teeth with fingers to make the instrument emit sound. The beast does not bite and remains still during the performance.
Lieutenant James Dove now known as Jerrold Kelley enjoys his rank only months after a twenty one year wait. He has reached sufficient rank to command a small ship yet faces many senior lieutenants ahead. He will be thirty on October 4 while his youthful face and sturdy build conceal his career length and humor.
Opening doors and windows to air rooms cures paint smell as it dries. Alternatively burning juniper berries on a coal fire in the room achieves the same result with similar precautions. Keep doors and windows closed, and after twenty four hours the odor should vanish and no harm be done.
A sweeping weekly digest notes senators debating tariff measures and rules to curb filibusters, with Vance’s funeral in the Senate, and reports on the Indian appropriation and arid lands irrigation. It records murders, suicides, lynching, and accidents across states, plus ball games results and political shifts including ex Gov Jarvis becoming U.S. senator.
From Washington Madeline Pollard received 15000 dollars in her damage suit against Congressman W C P Breckinridge. Senator Zebulon B Vance of North Carolina died in Washington after apoplexy at age 64. Washington women’s groups urged Congress to consider the Breckinridge matter. Government deficit for nine months and a half stood at 63000000. Judge Nott ruled the president may sign a bill after Congress adjourns. Miss Mapping Pollaro will remain in Washington to write for a living. General merchandise exports in March exceeded imports by 4750000 with a nine month excess of 223000000.
Funeral services were held at Calvary Episcopal church in New York for David Dudley Field with many distinguished attendees. The remains were moved to Stockbridge Massachusetts for interment. Pennsylvania’s Democratic state convention is set for June 27 in Harrisburg. Massachusetts will pay off its war loan on May 1 totaling 8 102 148 dollars. Henry 8 Ives of New York, famed as the Napoleon of finance, died near Asheville North Carolina at age 9 from consumption. Gen W H Slocum’s funeral in New York with military honors drew three thousand in procession to Greenwood Cemetery. Charles L Webster & Co New York publishers, linked to Mark Twain, signed an assignment with about 150 000 in liabilities. In Boston Andrew Spence 73 and wife Hannah 60 were found suffocated by gas. Logan iron and steel works near Lewiston Pennsylvania was swept away by fire causing 100 000 in losses. Vermont Republicans will hold their state convention June 20 in Montpelier. Patriots Day was celebrated in Massachusetts to honor Lexington. The New York legislature passed a bill to abolish days of grace on notes.
West and South items recount G J Harden of Strong City Kansas dying at home after world tour and measuring 7 feet 8 inches. Also reporter notes W L Corbin sought for $300000 inheritance and Ernest J Knabe dies in Baltimore. Tributes and disasters include a cyclone in Oklahoma, fire at Sacramento gas plant, and a lynching in Gainesville Texas.
Reports note Gladstone's failing sight and a predicted collapse. ADMIRAL IRWIN hands command at Honolulu to Admiral John Walker as he retires. Belgian steamer DeRuyter lost after leaving Brighton for Boston with 28 crew. German Reichstag votes to repeal anti Jesuit laws. Australia to loan funds to farmers from savings balances. Yokohama fire kills 6 including two Americans. Coburg wedding unites Victoria and Ernest Louis with Imperial presence. Huntsville Ontario fire destroys 34 businesses and more with $130 000 loss.
Senators Gallinger and Dolph opposed the tariff bill in the Senate on the 20th. A House bill sought a survey of a ship canal route linking Lake Erie to the Ohio River via the Ohio canal and Muskingum river. The day's debate on Tennessee war claims totaling 22000 was fruitless. OTTO SHANAMON and Thomas Powell died in a brickyard wall collapse at North Industry Ohio. There were 29 US business failures in the week ending the 20th, down from 218 and 186 in 1893. Crown Linseedis works in St Louis burned, losses 150000 pounds. Mrs Emma Reprams of Wisconsin exposed a plot to wrongfully imprison a man for murder. Graves robbed in Rockport Indiana. Dispatches from Ingalls Oklahoma Territory confirm a Daltons clash with officers. three Daltons and two officers died. Aveuste LaAREAaU was guillotined at Dijon for matricide and patricide. National League scores listed across cities. US marshals detained strikers at St Cloud Minnesota. Governor Nelson warned militia. Patrick J Sullivan executed at San Quentin for wife murder. Mason and Morgan of Harris Arkansas fell in a street duel. G S N Morton, Wyoming acting governor, died at Cheyenne. Week's leading clearinghouse exchanges totaled 909,889,815. prior week 890,769,077. down vs 1893 by 26.
Three thousand laborers march from Omaha to Weston to aid Gen. Kelly's commonweal army in Iowa. Railways refuse service, trains seized, engines hijacked, then returned, amid clashes with guards. Kelly condemns violence and seeks lawful action while Gov. Jackson mobilizes militia.
A legislative rule change faces debate as filibuster practices may end. Proponents argue counting members present regardless of voting status could reshape floor power and quorum rules. Opponents warn of reduced accountability and increased voting bloc control.
Washington April 19 House approved a quorum counting rule by 212 to 47 with Republicans in support. The measure requires two members at the clerk desk to report present or voting status during roll calls to determine quorum. Speaker Crisp presided as Reed greeted the vote, and subsequent proceedings included a dispute over arrest orders and the counting of members present but not voting.
Loxpown April 19 reports Japan plans an 1895 exposition in Hiogo the empire's old capital. The fair will cover manufactures fine arts agriculture education science water production mines and mining machinery. Foreign goods may be shown for comparison and foreigners are expected to find the exhibition very interesting.
Dispatches from Desterro report the Brazilian rebel government losing the Aquidaban after a clash with Admiral Mello’s fleet. The Nictheray dynamite cruiser submerged the flagship, prompting the insurgents to surrender following a stiff defense aided by their land batteries.
On April 19 Gururir O T reports John Logan, on trial for robbery, escaped Savannah jail and shot chief witness John Allen at Riddle's ranch. Logan remains at large.
W L Corbin of Xenia Ohio is missing after leaving town penniless. Relatives seek him to claim a $300000 inheritance left by an East Indian uncle. The hunt centers on locating Corbin so the heirs can receive the funds.
In St Louis on April 19 authorities warn of widespread counterfeit Hancock head two dollar bills. The notes are expertly made and only an expert can reliably detect them, complicating U S Secret Service efforts.
Lieutenant Commander D. Rafael Mansilla, naval attache of the Argentine legation, was thrown from his horse on Tuesday in Washington. He died at 7:45 p.m. from a fracture at the top of the skull.
Explorers confirm a deserted mountain city near Durango Mexico with an estimated population of 25 600 people. The discovery suggests an ancient urban center hidden in the mountains.
The wedding of the grand duke of Hesse and Princess Victoria of Coburg took place at noon in the private chapel of the ducal schloss with full state in the Lutheran rite. Queen Victoria and Emperor William attended along with other royals, and the ceremony featured Primrose day decorations, Mendelssohn music, and a cannon salute after the kiss. The bride, 17, is Victoria’s niece. the groom, 8 years older, is son of Princess Alice and Louis IV.
South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down the Tillman state dispensary liquor law as unconstitutional citing monopoly concerns and voiding its provisions. One dissenting justice opposes. ruling affects related U.S. Supreme Court case on whisky label registry. Law had banned private sales and created a governor appointed commissioner to source liquor for dispensers.
Nasaville Tennessee April 21 Thomas Ramsey a saloonkeeper shot and instantly killed Riley Foreman and Thomas Fagan in his saloon Thursday night. Two boys quarreled Ramsey interfered Foreman and Fagan told him to let them alone Foreman drew a knife but the matter appeared settled as they walked toward the front door Ramsey fired at both with a double barreled shotgun in quick succession.
In 1858 the steamer Telegraph No. 3 made the Louisville to Cincinnati trip in ten hours and two minutes. The record stood forty-one years until the City of Louisville arrived, nine hours and fifty-three minutes from Louisville, beating all prior records by nine minutes.
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