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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1893
Page
2
Cholera outbreak in Naples forces over 100000 residents to flee while Dr. McGlynn finally gains public mass permission as reported by The Intelligencer H and 8 K Wilson publishers.
The Courier Journal cites Henry Watterson calling Congress a huddle of small and selfish politicians. It notes most of the present majority belong to Watterson's party.
Report notes a Louisville judge ruled nothing prevents a girl from smoking on the street and adds similar allowance for boys or girls with common sense. No further details on legal context or precedents are provided.
Rev B O Aylesworth writes to decline the Prohibition party gubernatorial candidacy. He cites Chancellor Carpenter's death and Dr A I Hobbs illness, saying in the Drake University context he must step back, given the university's loss and its urgent needs.
The Iowa Capital editor Laugesen? No. Lafe Young declares his candidacy for governor at the Republican convention. Reports suggest broad support from delegates across the state as he presents his name to Iowa voters.
Report says Hon Bourke Cochran congressman from New York City will head the repeal fight against the Sherman Law. He is said to be ready to open the battle immediately in committee of the whole as the speaker drafts committee lists.
Secretary Morton selects Prof D R Michner former Indianola public school principal and Columbus Junction educator as statistical agent for Iowa agriculture. He is a Democrat, married Nettie E Larimer, previously assistant state librarian, and among ten applicants many tied to the State Agricultural College. The position pays 800 dollars yearly and drew Republican interest despite the modest salary.
The Dubuque Telegraph condemns Iowa Democrats for not adopting a free silver plank and warns of defeat in November if the party fails. It blasts Gov Boies for poor counsel and says national issues must enter the canvass. It threatens liquor trade allies with aid withdrawal if the platform omits silver.
The lower house Democrats met in a Saturday evening caucus to renominate Speaker Crisp and other officers. Snow was chosen sergeant at arms, Lycurgus Dalton postmaster, and Rev. S. W. Hadaway chaplain. Crisp urged urgent action to reform finance, cut spending, and pursue a pro public welfare policy.
The piece defends Judge Lone’s pension despite criticism, arguing his severe wounds and lost arm justify continued support. It contrasts Lone with Gen. Black who seeks disability pay, noting political double standards and urging fairness for all wounded veterans regardless of party or wealth.
The New York Press has sent fifty school teachers to the World’s Fair in Chicago and plans to send twenty five news agents and fifty G A R men later. Readers vote by clipping a form from the paper and sending it in. Winners with the most votes win travel and admission, while the teachers recently completed ten days of sight seeing.
The Cedar Rapids Republican endorses Prof. L. T. Weld of Nevada as the most qualified choice for Iowa state superintendent. Weld is described as an educator free from politics, with Cedar Rapids readers urged to support his nomination by the Republican convention.
The warm spell is blamed on wrangling among lady commissioners at the World's Fair. Late last week they clashed again Monday with outsiders crowding in and Mrs Ball and Mrs Meredith named as active participants. A Sunday meeting advertised as an attraction might draw a crowd.
County delegates to the State Convention are reported for Frank D. Jackson in the governor race. They feel that way, yet they supported Weld for Superintendent of Public Instruction at their county convention. Weld may gain strength if his canvass is strong enough to win the nomination.
The Republicans in the Lower House praised ex speaker Read as their chosen candidate, and likewise A. J. Holmes of Boone for Sergeant at Arms. With Republicans in a hopeless minority, it was honor without office as the other candidate held the votes.
The event drew 8 000 to 10 000 spectators at Coney Island New York on Monday night as Dixon defeated Pierce in three rounds. Dixon earned $6 000 while Pierce took $500 in prize money.
The American Economist notes weekly goodwill expressions from across the country on why McKinley should be re elected Ohio governor. If these responses reflect Ohio sentiment he will be re elected and become a major factor in the 1896 presidential campaign.
Iowa South Dakota and Nebraska hay dealers met in Sioux City to form an association aimed at exporting hay in large quantities directly to Europe and the West Indies. Large shipments are expected this winter.
A New York paper reports the vote split on the Sherman act repeal note. House favored repeal 148 to 88 with 9 non-committal. Senate votes show repeal 28 to 22 for substitute and 2 non-committal.
Theodore Thomas resigns from his post as director of music at the World's fair in a move described as retrenchment. The announcement notes the action serves cost cutting and organizational tightening.
The Story county Republican convention met at the Court House in the forenoon and selected C F Curtiss as temporary chairman with M P Webb as secretary. It elected committees for permanent organization credentials and resolutions and adopted a platform backing Republican principals and endorsing L T Weld for Superintendent of Public Instruction. The body reconvened and nominated Stuntz Payne Smith Williams Stevens for county and state posts, with district delegates named for state and judicial conventions.
Observations by Isaac Young southwest of Ames for the Intelligencer record: high 102 on the 15th, low 58 on the 29th, mean 79.13. Daily range 32 on the 20th, 16 on the 20th, month range 44. Precipitation 2.47 inches on 8 days. cloud days 1 cloudy, 8 fair and cloudy, 5 fair, 9 clear. Thunder and lightning on several dates. gale on the 5th. rainbow on the 13th. hail on the 15th. storm nearly tornado. heavy rain to the north and east on the 25th. solar halo on the 9th. red sunrise on the 17th. Prevailing wind south and southwest.
On August 22 September 12 and October 10 1893 the North Western Line will sell Harvest Excursion tickets to Northwestern Iowa western Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Manitoba Nebraska Colorado Wyoming and Utah at very low round trip rates. Tickets are valid for return passage within twenty days from sale date and allow stop over privileges on the going trip in the sale territory. Apply to Chicago & North Western Railway agents for tickets and full information.
The Chicago and North Western Railway announces Monday excursions to Chicago for July 17 24 31 and August 7 1898 at reduced rates. Tickets are valid in coaches and reclining chair cars only and usable for return passage leaving Chicago on the fourth or eleventh day after sale. Apply to agents for tickets timetables and full details.
Week ending August 5 1893 records show Charlotte L Queal and husband selling lots 14 and 15 block 7 Blacks 3rd addition Ames to Chas McElveen for 00. Erickson and Christian to Bartholders Fagerland selling lot 2 block 12 Roland Ames for 3400. W Hedge and others to John Lee selling lots 7 8 9 block 2 College Park Ames for 380. C F Wier to Elger L Wier selling 128 acres in section 20 township 55 range 23 and the southeast northwest 32 8 23 84 23 northeast west.
Advertised letters for the week ending August 1893 include Beatty, Mr. L Clark, D W Harnes, E Patterman, W C Thomas, Chas Wilson, Pet Burdess, Wm Crites, John Hilt, O T Simons, L Van Campen, C Persons. Recipients must call for letters. please say advertised. J E Duncan P M
The Story County Veteran Association in Story City Iowa declares in General Order No 1 that the annual reunion will be August 24 and 25, 1893. All members are required to attend and further orders will announce items of interest. By order of H. F. Ferguson and Col. T. J. Moses adjutant.
The Story County Teacher's Normal Institute will meet in Nevada Iowa starting Monday August 1893 for three weeks. All teachers and aspiring teachers are urged to attend. J F Reep County Superintendent directs the event.
Cows and heifers priced alongside light and heavy steers. Beans and popcorn per bushel listed. Creamery butter prices noted with cows and heifers in market segment. Local trade details reflect livestock and commodity values.
A careful inspection of my new and complete line of furniture will convince you I carry one of the largest and best assorted selections in the county. The business is to display goods and a cordial invitation is extended to everybody.
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