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Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1890

Page

4

Senate Debate Over Race Troubles and Confirmations

In the Senate on the 27th Walthall answered charges about Indiana citizens in Aberdeen Mississippi during Jefferson Davis funeral week. He condemned the tin smith outrage and insult to Secretary Proctor, then addressed Ingalls and a general debate followed until adjournment after an executive session announced confirmations: Palmer United States Attorney Western Michigan, Clark United States Marshal Western Michigan, Shepherd United States Attorney Eastern Michigan, Gary Collector of Customs Cuyahoga Ohio. In the House Mason of Illinois introduced a 1 million post office appropriation for Chicago and the chamber spent the afternoon on a bill to erect three penitentiaries for U S prisoners, with a motion to reconsider entered but no action. the bill authorizes three prisons to confine roughly thirty-three degree latitude inmates, two west of the Rocky Mountains and one south of that line.

Senate South Walthall Indiana Aberdeen Mies Jefferson Davis Proctor Atength Ingalls United States Michigan Jaisis Clark T. J. Shepherd Michin M. B. Gary Cuyahoga Ohio Mason Illinois Chicago Wea Rocky Mountains Blair Quay Gettysburg Memorial Association Berry South Dakota North Dakota California Colorado Alabama Fort Sill Indian Territory House Messrs. Mills, Crisp, Oates Committee On Rules Sapere Carlisle Repub N Messie Cannon Payne Boutelle Census Bureau Teller Yeas Greely Hermann Oregon Columbia River Oklahoma Secretary of the Interior

State Treasury and Justice Officials Selected for Nominations

Tax President sent to the Senate nominations for State, Treasury, and Justice posts. Astine Heard to be Minister and Consul General to Corea. Gottschalk Consul at Stuttgart. Winter Consul at Mannheim. Guenther Consul General at Mexico City. McDermott Consul at St Thomas. Pepper Consul at Milan. Treasury Bailey named Assistant Treasurer in Cincinnati. Justice Haggart U.S. Marshal in North Dakota. Elihu Colman U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Fowler for Wyoming Territory.

State Treasury Justice Senate Astine Heard Massachusetts United States Corea Lewis Gottschalk California Stuttgart John F. Winter Ilinois Mannheim Richard Guenther Wisconsin Mexico Thomas McDermott Tennessee St. Thomas West Indies George M. Pepper Ohio Milan Samuel Bailey Jr Cincinnati John E. Haggart North Dakota United States Ata Elihu Colman Eastman Benjamin F. Fowler Territory of Wyoming

Monon Route Train Wreck Near Carmel Leaves Three Dead

A passenger train leaving Chicago at 11 55 Sunday night derailed near Carmel Indiana Monday morning. Four coaches plunged into a creek. A woman and two children were cremated in a fire sparked by the wreck. Rail damage and temporary track repairs are cited as causes.

Monon Chicago Carmel Ind

Mysterious stomach disease ravages Persia Khorassan

Advices from Ashabad state that Persian Khorassan is struck by a mysterious stomach disease with about 3 000 deaths. In Meshed daily deaths ran high though now declining. Physicians are scarce and suffering from overwork. The disease’s nature remains unknown.

Persia Ashabad

Spain Says No Army for Brazil Restore Monarchy

In the Spanish chamber of deputies Foreign Minister Marquis de La Vega de Armijo stated that it would be absurd to suppose Spain would send an army to re-establish the monarchy if Brazil proclaimed a republic.

Spain Brazil Chamber of Deputies Marquis de la Vega de Armijo

Condition of Cattle and Hogs Increases Reported

A Kansas City dispatch notes reports from 150 counties across seven major livestock states show a moderate rise in cattle and hog numbers and a clear improvement in overall condition compared with last year. The piece also reports on Cleveland brewery acquisitions by an English syndicate. Schrather's sold for 1.375 million, Gehring's for 1 million, Stopple's for 255 thousand.

Kansas City American Live Stock Commission Company Cleveland Breweries

Rev Father Stroup of Holy Ghost Order Dead in Pittsburgh

The Rev Father Stroup Provisional of the Order of the Holy Ghost of the Roman Catholic Church died suddenly in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania of pneumonia. He was about 50 and head of the order named in America.

Father Stroup Order of the Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church Pittsburg America

Gen Shields Swords Price Set for Government Purchase

Secretary of War weighs the purchase of Gen James Shields swords belonging to the late Missouri general. He ascertains a price of 20000 dollars but no payment will occur until specific details are settled.

Gen. Shields Oue James Shields Missouri

Iowa House Breaks Deadlock with Compromise

The Iowa House ended a stalemate by naming Wil coxee as temporary Clerk and L. D.otchkiss as temporary Speaker. Minor offices were allocated evenly between factions.

Iowa Iowa House Wilcoxee L. D.otchkiss Dem

Ex Governor William Bross Dies in Chicago Home

Former Governor and Tribune partner William Bross died at his daughter’s home in Chicago after a brief illness on the 27th. He was an old Chicago resident and prominent in local affairs and journalism.

Bros William Bross Chicago The Tribune

Plumbers Union Rumored to Affiliate with AFL

In Pittsburg whispers suggest the National Association of Plumbers and Steam and Gasfitters is near joining the American Federation of Labor. The development could reshape trade union alignment in the region.

Pittsburg National Association of Plumbers and Steam and Gasfitters American Federation of Labor

Grain In Sight TE Reports Wheat Corn And Oats Supplies

The New York Produce Exchange shows wheat at 31,943,604 bushels, down 597,027. Corn stands at 11,666,722 bushels, up 450,855. Oats total 4,867,939 bushels, down 171,417.

New York Produce Exchange

Petroleum Well Strikes Strong Flow Near Johnstown NY

A strong flowing petroleum well near Johnstown New York was struck while drilling for gas at 960 feet. The operation encountered a heavy oil flow indicating a productive strike and potential for further production.

New York Johnstown N. Y

G D Corvora & Co. fail with liabilities of 200000

Shipping firm G. D. Corvora & Co. of New York, acting as commission merchants, has failed with liabilities estimated at 200000. The report notes unsettled debts and seeks to inform creditors and the public of the collapse and its scope.

Riot and desecration plague a Wilkes-Barre cemetery

Civil disorder erupts as Lithuanians clash with Poles over a cemetery burial. Coffins are opened and bodies dragged. violence ends as armed Lithuanians arrive and the crowd disperses. Meanwhile mill dividend payouts reach $1 to $15.55 for six months and legal actions unfold in New York and Philadelphia.

Tion Martin Wilkes Bourne Fall River Mass New York Frederick Fairchild Providence R. L C.rding Apam Forepaths Green Street Philadelphia Foreyaugh Seaview Marky Wruxes Wilkesbarre O’hara Apramu Risser Ontario County Risser New York Dispatch Peter Jackson Jackson California Castle Garden Nnt New Jersey New York Harbor United States Herr Most

Western Happenings From The Mississippi Valley Lumberman

A Minneapolis based review reports 1889 total lumber cut at 3 467 436 593 feet with a 736 404 777 foot drop from 1885 and a 196 326 900 rise in shingles. It notes large leftover logs from low water on Mississippi St Croix and Chippewa rivers, rising on hand lumber and shingles stock, and a 25 048 539 footer 1888 decrease. Other items mention Dakota Sioux land opening 11 million acres, Mrs Chana Herrman’s prison inquiry, union officers, Old Sappo Vo Na Ro death, Mapes North Dakota barn fire with 20 000 loss, James W Hamilton resigning Kansas treasurer post, Juper E S Jorrs Minneapolis pioneer death, Judge Jones philanthropy, and a Atlanta library fund drive.

Mississippi Valley Lumberman Minneapolis Northwest Uver Mississippi St. Crux Chippewa Dakota Sioux Reservation Mrz Chana Herrman Missouri Women’s Christian Temperance Union Jefferson City International Union of Masons and Bricklayers Kansas City Andrew J. McDonald Pittsburg John Hertz Denver Thomas O’hearn Cohoes New York Pat Murray Albany Price Station Utah Sappo Vo-Na-Ro Mapes North Dakota Emery Mapes Wilson County News James W. Hamilton Kansas Humphrey Hamilton Fanta Fe Railway Juper E.S. Jorrs Judge Jones Kago Theological Seminary Atlanta All-Healing Springs North Carolina St. Pav Minn James J. Iil

Nominations sent to Senate for customs, census, and appraiser posts

The President sent nominations for John R. Berry as Collector of Customs at San Diego and Daniel C. Clark as assistant appraiser in Philadelphia. Census supervisors named for Ohio, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and South Dakota. Additional appointments include Elmer K. Adams as Clerk for the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Senate confirmations include George P. Fisher as First Auditor and Marcus Johnson as Collector of Internal Revenue for Minnesota. John Percival named Receiver of Public Mass at Devil's Lake. Harrisburg Democrats elect Elliott Eisner chairman.

John R. Berry San Diego Cal Daniel C. Clark Philadelphia Ohio Isaac Minor Kirby John Devor Lot Wright Mark Sternberger Samuel H. Peterman James P. Wood William Grinnell Nebraska William 8. Randall Benjamin F. Shouffer Thomas M. Cook Nevada John H. Sharp J. W. Irengs Washi Will D. Jenkins South Dakota Charles W. Mather New Mexico Horatio W. Ladd Utah Amasa S. Cannon Illinois Cash C. Jones Michigan James N. McBride Wisconsin Luther B. Noyes Minnesota Edward J. Davenport Elmer KE. Adams James G. Buarne, Jr Committee On Foreign Affairs House R. R. Hitt Senate George P. Fisher Delaware Treasury Marcus Johnson Internal Revenue District of Fisher Committee On

United Mine Workers Set Coal Price Scale at Convention

At the Columbus Ohio convention the United Mine Workers announced a revised price scale for various coal fields including Western Pennsylvania Indiana Illinois and West Virginia. The Wilmington coal field price excluding brushing is set at 15 cents per ton with the scale effective May 1. Reynoldsburg low grade region is noted with run of mine specifics.

United Mine Workers Columbus Ohio Indiana Wilmington Enae Tam Balle Spring Valley Ill Springfield Stanton Mount Olive Peoria Moundsville W. Va Mooresane Kanawha Pomeroy Reynoldsville

Berlin Pact Reported On Samoa Ties

The Reichsanzeiger prints the Samoa convention between Germany Great Britain and the United States in Berlin last summer with German and English texts. Also notes false report of the Pope's death and a duel involving Edouard Rothschild.

Berlin Edouard Rothschild Baron Alphonse Rothschild Marquis de Gouy Rothschild Zanzibar Dr. Peters Subaki Spanish Chamber of Deputies Lagos Algarve Dia Rewor England Portugal Bismarck

Banking approvals signal new national institutions

The Comptroller of the Currency authorizes Bankers and Merchants National Bank Dallas First National Bank Amaritiv Tex and First National Bank Plattsburg Mo to open with capitals 500000 and 50000 each. Brazil’s National Bank of the United States of Brazil capital 100000000 raises confidence test. Ottawa printers threaten strike over pay, De Fonseca allegedly dying in Rio suburb, treaty extraditable crimes, Tracy navy plan fuels British interest.

National Bank Dallas Tex First National Bank Amarit iv Plattsburg Valente Washington Ruy Barboza National Bank of the United States of Brazil New Republic Ottawa Ont Montevideo General de Fonseca Brazil Angina Etoris Ricaneiro England Tracy United States Great Britain

Multiple Fatalities and Incidents Reported Across States

In Galveston Texas Kyle Terry nephew of a California slaying victim was killed and two others injured by Jay Bird faction marksmen from Fort Bend County. In Paso Del Norte a bear keeper killed by a bear after liquor induced drunkenness. A Wilkes County powder blast injured and killed workers including Samuel Culls Thomas Emroy J R Falls George and Eugene Moore. Thirteen injured including Superintendent Harrison H Rippie Berger. Berger died at Woodstock Virginia. Maurice J Hart found not guilty in bond defalcation case tied to ex State Treasurer EB A Burke. Grover W Purn editor of the New...

Couch Galveston Texas Kyle Terry California David Neagle Jay Bird Fort Bend County Paso del Norte Charlotte N. C Wilkes County Samuel Culls Thomas Emroy J. R. Falls George Eugene Moore Harrison H. Rippie- Berger Woodstock Maurice J. Hart EB. A. Burke Grover W. Purn the New

National Solons debate and bills in Senate and House

The national lawmakers discuss bills in the Senate and House. Blair petitions education measures, Quay presents arms to Gettysburg, and Berry pushes farm mortgage study. Passes include land office creation, California proceeds, Apache removal, and Gulf of Mexico and river obstructions funding. House rules dispute and Oklahoma bill proceed. immigration and census topics noted.

Calamity in Columbus as Explosions, Fire Kill Several

Fire crews faced two explosions in a burning Columbus building near Wall street and Noble alley. Victims include Mrs. Marrlot and several others named. many burned or injured. Witnesses describe a chaotic rescue as gas from a leaking main contributed to the blasts.

Columbus Obie Wall Street Noble Alley Marriot William James James

The Peril of Cold Damp Beds and Sleeping Rooms

The piece argues that damp cold beds and unventilated rooms cause illness and death, urging travelers and households to air and dry beds. It warns that cold rooms and damp sheets can chill the body, suggesting neglect leads to preventable death.

Good Housekeeping

Longevity Across Animal Species and Notable Outliers

The Minneapolis Tribune notes varying lifespans from 6 or 8 years for a hare to 100 years for camels and 400 for elephants, with elephants and swans reaching remarkable ages. It cites tortoises to 107 and even whales possibly 1,000 years, while many common animals such as dogs and wolves average around 20 years.

Cuvier Minneapolis Tribune

Humorist In Room Sparks Editor Exchange

A humorist jokes about differences in humor with a managing editor. The editor notes Tem Ward and Tam differ in temperament as the humorist claims he never laughs at his own jokes, prompting a quick banter about audience and self-amusement.

Artemus Ward Tam

Family Doctor Chides Patient Over Cure Claim

A doctor warns a patient that he is out of options and suggests making a will. The patient insists a rival, Dr Blank, can cure him, prompting the doctor to retort he would eject him from the society.

Blank The Society For Breach of Etiquette

When a Cold Persists Inside a Social Storm

A witty note on the inability of folk cures to beat a cold despite friends claiming remedies. The piece contrasts social chatter with the stubborn physiology of illness. No medical guidance is provided.

H. A. RIDDLEBERGER DEAD FORMER VIRGINIA SENATOR PASSES

Woodstock Virginia reports ex Senator H F F Riddleberger died at 2 30 am on the 24th. He was a Confederate captain at twenty, later a lawyer editor and political figure with service in the House of Delegates and State Senate. He edited three papers and held Conservative and Readjuster roles before his Senate term ending in 1889. He was noted as an able orator.

Woodstock H. Ff. Riddleberger Senator Riddleberger Riddleberger Tenth Legion Edinburg Commonwealth House of Delegates State Senate Riddieberger Shenandoah Democrat Virginian Senate

Trade Outlook Reports Better Activity Amid Improving Collections

R G Dann & Co notes a more favorable trade tone with colder weather boosting activity and collections. Treasury bond disbursements ease money markets while labor disputes ease. sickness abates in the East. Woolen, cotton goods, boots, and leather show mixed gains. coal storage pressures output. money markets ease in several cities. 7 day US and Canada failures rise slightly.

New York Dispatch R. G. Dann & Co Weekly Review of Trade Treasury Boston Philadelphia St. Louis St. Paul Kansas City Detroit United States Canada

Supreme Court Affirms Most Conviction in Riot Case

The New York case involving anarchist Johann Most ends with the Supreme Court upholding his conviction for riot arising from a Chicago hangings outbreak. Most had been sentenced by Judge Cowing to one year in prison and a $500 fine, with appeal bonds in place as the higher court confirmed the verdict and sentence.

Supreme Court New York Johann Most Cowing Chicago

Plan to avert prison revolt in Deer Lodge by urgent funding

Helena dispatch reports Gov Toole, Marshal Irvin, and state officials met with Republican and Democratic leaders to form a three by three committee to fast track bills for penitentiary funding. With 144 inmates and only 14 guards, a break for liberty seems imminent if action stalls. The Democratic Speaker asked for more time to decide.

Minor News Notes on Bank Capital and Appointments

The National Howard Bank of Baltimore is authorized to begin business with a capital of 200000. Costa Rica revolution reports are denied by Washington representatives. Francis C. Hannon rises as store keeper and gauger in California’s First district, D. M. Bean in North Carolina’s Fifth district. Twenty six bids for public printing paper were opened, most cheaper than last year. contracts set for July 29. Treasury rules fix 45 percent ad valorem duty on metal forming table covers. Tichenor informs New York Italian chamber no change in green fruit damage claims regulations.

National Howard Bank of Baltimore Costa Rica Washington Francis C. Hannon California D. M. Beansame North Carolina Tichenor Italian Chamber of Commerce of New York Tar National Howard Bank of Twe

Heavy torpedo boat on sale in Spain described

A damaged fragment describes a large torpedo boat launched in Spain. It measures about seventy feet in length and seven tons, powered by electricity and designed to operate with air supplied underwater. It notes the craft’s resilience and imagined use by a reader.

Spain

Millions for a Navy Senate Committee

Washington dispatch reports a Senate naval committee meeting where a policy to rapidly build line of battle ships like the English Ben Bow was favored. Senators Chandler McPherson and Stanford show opposition, with majority and minority reports to follow. Hale was instructed to report favorably on a bill echoing Secretary Tracy’s annual naval recommendations.

Washington Senate Naval Committee Chandler McPherson Senate Stanford Hale Tracy

Thirty Drowned On British Ship Loch Moidart

London cable reports the British ship Loch Moidart of Captain Andrew ran ashore at Callantsoog Holland after striking. Thirty crewmen were washed overboard and perished. The Janet Cowan lost five crew near the Isle of Wight but reached Plymouth with the rest. The Enterprise carried Mr. Pendleton remains but sailed to New York and returned due to weather. The Paris on the New Haven Dieppe run arrived at Dover disabled.

London Loch Moidart Andrew Pisagua Iambourg Callantsoog Holland Janet Cowan Livingston Plymouth Isle of Wight United States Enterprise George H. Pendleton Germany Dartmouth New York Paris New Haven Dieppe Dover

Fire sinks iron steamship Buchamene with jute cargo

At rence on N. ., fire destroyed the iron steamship Buchamene loaded with jute and rosin. Four firemen were overcome by smoke in the cabin and taken to hospital where they revived. Loss estimated at $30,000.

Rence Lass

Big Blaze Destroys Crested Butte Post Office Bank and Stores

A major fire at Crested Butte Colorado destroyed the post office bank and eleven business houses. Damage estimated at fifty thousand dollars with insurance listed as light.

Crested Butte Colo

Cairo Nile bulrushes find Moses infant scene

In a Cairo setting the daughter of the king discovers the infant Moses in the bulrushes by the Nile. A Washington gossip column also notes a flirtatious exchange and a private camera screen scene involving Charley and a young woman.

Cairo Egypt Moses Nile

Self-styled doctor proclaims patient doomed in comic medical quip

In a satirical note from the Christian Observer, Bolus a self-sufficient regular visits a young man with apoplexy and declares doom. He muses that the patient is a feller and explains the dire condition through mock medical terms and comical nonsensical anatomy while noting the lack of money seals the fate.

Bolus

Rheumatic Syrup Co. claim of a cure for rheumatism

Mrs. H. Ford wife of Gen Ford of Corunna Michigan suffered two years with rheumatism confined to bed with swollen legs. A bottle of Hibberd’s Rheumatic Syrup helped her and two more bottles cured her. She is a well woman now. Price one dollar per bottle or six for five dollars.

H. Ford Gen. Ford Cormnona Mich Hibbard Rueumatic Syrup Co Jackson, Mich Hood N.B Hood & CO Lowell Mass

Knight of the Golden Garter Stirs Up Train Ride

A well-dressed woman on a Consolidated Railroad up-train suddenly rose from her seat and, after removing an item, crossed the aisle to place it on a man’s wrist. She proclaimed himself a Knight of the Golden Garter, while calmly maintaining her composure. Passengers recovered slowly as the act unfolded. The Hartford Courant notes she was likely mentally unbalanced.

Consolidated Railroad Perha Hartford Courant

Health Ties to Blood Lines in Malaria Fight

The piece links malaria to bloodborne illness, praising Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a blood purifier and preventive against miasmatic infection. It claims the remedy relieves nervous and kidney issues, neutralizes atmospheric poisons, and protects the body from disease by expelling the malarial virus.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Affidavit Notice

Frank J. Cheney of FP J Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn and subscribed December 6, 1616 before Notary A. W. Glearsom.

Onto Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney FP. J. Cheney & Co S.ate Hall A. W. Glearson

Proper Window Opening Prevents Airborne Contamination

Annals of Hygiene notes a common error in churches schools and public buildings where officials delay opening windows after vacating. Emissions from lungs and body rise briefly but if not vented promptly they settle then resuspend when spaces are reoccupied, increasing inhalation risk.

Annals of Hygiene

Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promised to Cure Skin Scrofula

The notice asserts certainty in the medicine’s curative action for skin scrofula and related ailments. It claims the manufacturers guarantee its efficacy or offer a remedy or money back. The language urges avoiding unsafe experiments and wasting health time and money.

Pierce Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo N. Y Dr. Pierce

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