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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1893
Page
4
The Ames Intelligencer notes rising financial unease as icebergs drift past Newfoundland and drownings increase in summer. A thunderous claim of one million toads near Grand Falls Maine stirs locals. Brussels and Antwerp announce 1895 international exhibitions and a proposed 110 mph electric rail link 25 miles apart.
Sitka’s affluent Princess Tom publicly adheres to Christianity and has discharged two of her three former husbands as a sign of her renewed faith. The move signals a personal and social shift amid her high profile status in the city.
The note signals July poetry now in, magazines crafting August stock, and upcoming autumn verses about life lessons from falling leaves will arrive soon.
A six year old Tennessee boy can play on almost any instrument without formal teaching. The remark recalls Tennessee’s former governor who was elected for his fiddle playing, highlighting the state’s quirky political memory.
The 1890 census reports 17 095 fires in sixty cities with populations over 20 000. Of these, 203 were electric causes, and the average loss is 1.25 dollars per 100 dollars of property.
Honorable Grace S. Bourwerit, once elected as Massachusetts governor as the youngest person to win the office, now serves as the state’s senior former chief executive and the oldest ex-governor.
A Nebraska farmer suffered a $3,000 loss when a local bank failed. The Missouri River allegedly altered its course, eroding away about 100 acres of the farmer’s land in the incident.
A Columbian guard reportedly closed the nursery in the Children's building at the world fair claiming the crowd could not bear Wagner’s Der Meisterboiler factory piece. The incident reflects tense reception to operatic music amid the event.
Archduchess Stephanie of Austria recently purchased a prize parrot for 400. The bird impressed by reciting the Lord's Prayer in six languages, leading some to suspect it was a ventriloquist’s act with a man hidden behind the scene. the bird opened its mouth while he spoke.
Baltimore will deploy two sprinkling cars this summer to spray electric rail lines. Each car carries a 2300 gallon water tank and can wet six miles of road along the tracks. The system aims to replace carts and watering pots in major thoroughfares and is adaptable to any city with electric railroads.
The passage notes higher female percentages in older states like Massachusetts at 51.42 percent and Rhode Island 51.37, with Connecticut 50.48, Montana 33.50, Wyoming 55.19, Nevada 31.15, and Washington 37.73. It also states that globally there are about 105 boys born for every 100 girls, but boys die faster in early life.
An automatic switch now shuts off room lights in hotels when the outer door is locked. Travelers often leave lamps burning upon departure, seemingly to aid the local electric lighting business.
Aberdeen South Dakota forms International Cold Wave company with $1,000,000 capital stock. Its business is to produce cooling breezes when temperatures reach discomfort. It will also offer inducements to bring early frosts for wheat traders. Inquiries invited from skating rinks hotels and cough medicine firms.
The Cleveland Leader reports electricity will greatly cut labor in brickmaking. Clay fits into iron molds with thousand brick covers, current applied, burning completes quickly. Covers detach automatically and bricks are ready for stock. Electricity could become the greatest servant of mankind.
A Louisville boy named TueEner proclaims a rule that any girl who allows one boy to kiss her should likewise allow another. The narrator notes wisdom in the idea but warns such a standard would upend social norms if strictly followed as he ages.
An eminent London physician reports that eighty percent of people over eighty stay up late and rise late. He argues early rising exhausts the body and can shorten life, offering consolation to small boys and newspaper men.
Census bulletin lists Adonai Schomo as the smallest U S religious organization with twenty members and $6,000 in property. It formed in Petersham Massachusetts in 1876 from an Adventist background. worship has no church building, and the group shares labor and property with agriculture as main activity. Women have equal say with men.
William A. Maury resigns as assistant attorney general to Olney. Ford theater disaster indictments name Ainsworth Dant Covert Sasse for the Washington tragedy that killed twenty two. Mint Director Preston bought 50,000 ounces of silver at 69.60 per ounce, a record low for government purchases. Internal revenue last fiscal year reached 161,002,000, up 7,145,000 from prior year. Of 3,852 national banks, 95 suspended since Jan 1, 1893, with 12 resuming business.
A string of closures and receiverships hits the Northeast and beyond. Forest and Dean mines near Highland Falls end operations for now. Manchester banks close. Syracuse’s Brainey & Co. enters receivership with 350000 in liabilities. A yacht capsizes off Buzzard's Bay with six drownings. NY, Lake Erie & Western railroad put into receivership. In PA and NY political and criminal cases noted along with factory shutdowns in Yonkers, Lewistown, Worcester and Plainville, affecting thousands of workers. Additional failures include American Tube and Iron in Pittsburgh and Dental Manufacturing in Wilmington as well as local electrocution in Auburn prison and a large jewelry sector downturn in Attleboro.
Multiple banks collapsed including Milwaukee State National and South Side Savings in Milwaukee, First National at Russell Kan, and Knoxville’s Farmers National at Findlay Ohio. A cyclone hit Cale Indian Territory and a powder-house blast in Huntington Indiana killed four.
Reports recount a Sandoval Illinois tornado flattening homes and uprooting trees, flames erasing Hollow Rock Tennessee businesses, a Beloit Wisconsin death of Rev. Jeremiah Porter, and drownings in Maryland, among bank failures, mine closures, and weather calamities across multiple states with numerous fatalities and losses.
Canada's exports for the year ended June 30 rose by 1.25 million dollars from the prior year to a record total of 115,187,665 dollars. In other news, Toronto Gau Nur defeated Hanlan in a world championship boat race and multiple disasters report across the globe.
The week ended the 28th saw 386 business failures in the United States up from 467 the prior week and 171 in 1892. A Kentucky man and his wife killed themselves amid domestic trouble. A Colorado flood washed away ranches and cattle. A coal miners strike paralyzes English mines. Cash wheat in Chicago sinks to 58 1/2 cents. Wisconsin villages Prentice and Medford burned by forest fires. Ludington mill destroyed by fire with $125000 loss. A York man dies beating his wife. A Chadron man dies after three months sleep from exposure. A Virginia lynching and fires in Lockport plant. A Pennsylvania road wreck injures six. Bank failures list several. Various executions and a town fire are noted. Trade is restricted but hopeful.
London July 28 A chaotic scene erupted in the House of Commons during final passage of the Home Rule Bill. Members fought, insults flew, and several MPs sustained injuries as Joseph Chamberlain clashed with Irish nationalists led by T. F. O Connor. Speaker Peel restored order after O Connor apologized.
Col. Jose Andrade, former head of Piedra Gorda district under Manuel Gonzales in Guanajuato, was arrested on charges of crimes committed in office. He was tried in Leon, found guilty, and executed at daylight in a public spot with hundreds watching.
About 1800 to 2000 miners in the district walk out on Thursday in a general strike demanding union rights higher wages and aid for Kansas brethren. The action follows calls for self organization and collective bargaining.
Portland Ore July 28 Rev C D Taylor manager of the Interstate Investment company at the Dalles was arrested on embezzlement charges. It is alleged he was short about 50000 in his accounts.
Mapnio July 28. Several residents of Pindo in Corunna province are stricken by a disease strongly suspected to be cholera. Local and provincial authorities are enacting precautions to curb spread.
E C Kramer of Fairfield filed a motion for a new trial in the federal district court on Wednesday regarding William Newby or Daniel Benton. The court set the hearing for August 14.
Bank runs and suspensions ripple through Portland Helena Port Grace Spokane and other centers as gold shipments from London loom and 95 of 3852 national banks suspend since January 1 1893. Major lenders rise deposit withdrawals pressure imports and exchange rates fluctuate amid widespread financial strain.
Flood from the Grand Canyon of Arkansas floods Pueblo Colorado causing five feet of water around city hall and basements. West of the depot area is also submerged. Loss near $100000 as water works fail and a fire is extinguished. Seven lives reported lost though unconfirmed.
Mitch ell's bank in Martinsville Indiana will go into voluntary liquidation October 1 after settling debts. It will be succeeded by a stock company bank formed largely by heirs and plans to begin business January 1.
Charles Lock staedt a German resident of Curia co is missing. He is alleged to have swindled banks and others for 50 000 to 75 000 dollars using forged notes. Powderly denies resigning as general master workman of the Knights of Labor, stating his dedication to the order remains strong.
Evansville Indiana July 28 The Goodwin pants factory burned Thursday evening. Loss about 100000 with 40000 insured on stock and 15000 on the building. Cause unknown.
William G. Taylor’s execution at Auburn prison failed when a 1,700 volt current did not kill him as a machine broke. He remained alive, groaning and writhing as doctors and electricians struggled for an hour to restore power from the city plant before a second attempt with 1,900 volts finally killed him. Taylor had murdered Solomon Jackson on September 20, 1892. he was sentenced January 19.
Unemployed in Denver near outbreak risking looting of city treasure vaults. Banks and stores are guarded as armed employees sleep inside their buildings. Militia and Fort Logan troops stand ready, with Mayor Vanhorn calling for calm and restraining public assemblies.
Victoria court martial finds Captain Maurice A Bourke not responsible for the loss of the British flagship Victoria. Rear Admiral Markham’s failure to ignore the fatal signal noted, while Vice Admiral Tryon’s order blamed for the accident. All survivors cleared of blame.
In Satem Illinois on July 28 a jury awarded David A Wall 2500 dollars for injuries in a case against the Illinois Central Railroad Company filed for 10000 dollars damages.
Saloon of George B. Moss in Brooklyn Martinsville county was blown up Wednesday night by dynamite likely by well meaning citizens. No injuries reported. This marks the second saloon destruction in Brooklyn. Death of W S Mellen reported on July 28 from neuralgia of the heart at Victoria British Columbia after telegram to Northern Pacific.
Exer Illinois Elgin National Watch Factory informs 4200 workers a 50 percent reduction will begin August 1 due to weak demand. The firm holds nearly $1 million in undivided profits and will run shops but pay no dividends. In Yonkers New York rumors of closure arise as Smith carpet works announce half-time operation amid westward sales slump.
Hong Kong reports a June 24 explosion at Canton government powder magazine killing many and injuring over 300. About 400 houses in Sam Un district and nearby villages were wrecked, with extensive destruction across the area and unknown death tolls.
The pension bureau outlines the 166,180,565 appropriation for the 1893 94 fiscal year with 161,000,000 for army pensions 3,699,215 for navy pensions and minor sums for examining surgeons agency salaries rents and related costs. A deficiency may be required. In Oklahoma Territory a July 23 street fight in Keokuk Falls left Smith and Stutsman dead and Al Cook wounded after a robbery related altercation.
In Clarence Center at 8 am Mrs. Henry Maybach, 27, fatally cut her throat with her husband’s razor and wounded her 7-month-old baby. She left a note fearing the child’s death and asking her estate go to a 3-year-old daughter. Maybach is a thrifty local harness-maker with property. his wife was popular in the village.
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