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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1879
Page
2
In a morning edition from February 7, 1979, R. Kirkwood's vote on New York nominations isolates him from the "Jow Stewarts" ranks. The piece suggests his stance questions Conkling's asserted presumptions. The tone applauds the decision as well considered.
Conkitne vows to block John Sherman from the presidency. He believes Sherman is the power behind the throne and responsible for defeats to his own collectorship nominations, sparking controversy in political circles.
The text notes a Democratic working majority of eight in the next Senate and a Democratic lead in both houses for the first time in twenty years. It mentions ten newly elected Senators and a 25 member six year class with fourteen Democrats to eleven Republicans. It adds a hypothetical adjustment if David Davids is a Republican.
Mr Reid of the New York Tribune testified before the Potter Committee that most dispatches came from William E Chandler of the New Hampshire Statesman. The Household Directory inspired the translation key, with an Associated Press dispatch noting the cipher was an old mining cipher. Hassard and Prof Holden are credited with rendering the dispatches into plain English.
An 1764 three pence note issued in Pennsylvania by J. W. Wharton, 3x2 inch bill with coat of arms and the promise to pass current within the province. Found in Chester years ago by workers examining an underground vault, ownership tied to Philadelphia.
The pontiff’s en cyclical asserts a clear distinction between individualism and socialism and fervently supports individual property as essential to social order. He grounds this in revealed word, Church sanction, and natural law, signaling a shift against communal property and foreseeing stability for Catholic World.
Hayes defeats Conkling over New York Custom House control. Allison and Kirkwood align with their respective camps in the Senate debate while the President calls for reform to place the office on businesslike footing and serve the public interest.
Pope Leo XIII denounces socialists and communists, warns bishops to oppose such movements, and urges support for divine order. He condemns class rebellion, attacks on property, and calls for faithful obedience to God, rulers, and the Church while aiding the poor.
The Iowa State Fair and Des Moines committees announced plans for a 75 acre fair grounds near Mr. T. E. Brown. A new track and frequent train service, widened streets, a 100 foot boulevard, and a surrounding ring road will provide access. The grounds will include 316 horse stalls, 200 cattle stalls, 250 bog pens, 40 sheep pens, a poultry stand, five large halls, a 40 by 80 dining hall, an amphitheater for 6000, and judges and reporters stands with editors’ headquarters. Water facilities, brick foundations, and brick or stone buildings are planned, with extensive fencing and landscaping.
Col Littler secretary of the Butter Cheese and Egg Association announced plans for the annual meeting to be the largest in the state. A strong eastern delegation is expected with Gov Gear and prominent industry figures from New York to Iowa attending. The program will feature only sure speakers. The dairy industry is rising as a leading Delaware county business and the convention runs February 26 to 28 with farmers, dealers, and dairy enthusiasts urged to attend.
The Fort Dodge Gazette argues the Republican party should nominate a candidate who can unite the party and provoke a bolt from the opposition rather than from within. If Gear is chosen, a rival straight Republican ticket could emerge. Many civic members will vote on principle or prejudice, risking division unless Gear can rally a united party behind a strong canvass.
The First National Bank of Anamosa dissolves its charter after eight years and will operate as a private bank under former President H. C. Metcalf. The move, long discussed by the directors, reflects a shift toward more profitable investments rather than stock or logging ventures.
Prazier of Nevada Iowa advertises special attention to procuring patents for inventions designs machinery and composition of matter plus trade marks and all patent business. He notes pensions processing is streamlined and local agents offer lower costs than foreign agents.
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