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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1893
Page
6
James Potore’s remarks at the Iowa Republican State Convention drew unbounded applause as ex-Senator Blythe served as temporary chairman. The scene blended reverence and enthusiasm as delegates and gallery members cheered and listened to the elder statesman’s counsels amid a storm of emotion.
Senator Harlan urged unity and durable principles at the Iowa Republican Convention urging bold reform and persistent work to preserve national unity, defend traditional party ideals, and restore strength to the party after recent defeats. He traced past achievements, warned against discord, and called for harmonious action to regain leadership in state and nation.
Readers see a Democratic push for tariff reform as a looming threat to business. The piece cites factory closures in Covington due to anticipated tariff changes, arguing protection sustains prosperity. It questions Democratic consistency since 1890 and notes rising Republican optimism as markets react to Chicago platform pledges.
Des Moines reports a broad rise in fire insurance premiums effective July 1 across Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota and the Dakotas. Workers note losses exceeding 30 percent in recent years and argue rates should reflect hazard profitability rather than burden steady dwellings. Des Moines banks hold about 1.3 million on deposit with loans near 2.3 million and a 28.85 percent reserve. Governor Kirkwood's career recalled amid political reminiscences. Iowa wealth notes stark contrasts in gold output. Iowa bank First State of Ute Union County declared insolvent with assets and liabilities outlined and a receiver sought by state officials.
A column of anecdotes about famous men and their spouses, detailing jealousies, betrayals, and scandals. Included are tales of Sim Tuomas Mone, Motzman, Conznrpom, Navarro, Cammse II, and Alexander the Great, plus remarks on private gold coin minting by various groups.
The thirty first annual Republican convention of Iowa opened in Des Moines with J E Blythe as chair. Jackson led after first ballot. on the second ballot Jackson was nominated unanimously. The platform assails Democrats on pensions, protection, and currency, and endorses party goals including labor welfare.
Genuine surprise erupts as Robert Purves of Griswold reappears from Central America after 1893 disappearance. He writes from Greytown with news of marriage and property, while his elderly mother rejoices at the long awaited communication.
Charles Walton, a Black man, was lynched by about 1500 Morganfield and Uniontown residents after he slashed 10 year old Sam Keith’s throat and robbed him near the Uniontown fair. Walton’s body hung until morning then buried in a hole in Morganfield. Authorities say Walton admitted nothing while naming several possible residences.
Reports from Minnesota Wisconsin indicate destructive hailstorms Thursday evening near Bootlake New Richland and Buffalo with hail up to six inches and eggsized stones. Widespread damage to corn potatoes small grain glass and trees followed strong winds. Residents report damaged property and collapsed structures amid lingering debris and snowlike ground cover.
A three am Friday blaze destroyed a Brooklyn block of frame tenements on Cooper street near the city line. Thirty one families were made homeless and several residents leaped from windows to escape. The Lieber family on the third floor raced to safety with Josie age 4 tossed from a mattress, Maggie 13 and Lizzie 17 severely injured. Loss estimated at 40000. Police later faced rioters at Myers saloon over alleged refusals to admit injured children, leading to arrests and disturbances.
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