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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1907
Page
1
In Ames residents react to the Harry K Thaw Stanford White case. People weigh justification versus murder and discuss juror selection and potential outcomes while noting limited local interest despite nationwide attention. The piece frames the case as a test of home life versus wealth and justice.
The six day Catholic fair closed Saturday night after strong turnout and popular dances each evening. Dance profits reached about fifty six dollars on Saturday and other nights about fifty dollars. Geo W O'Brien won the popular man vote with 2653, followed by Mayor Sheldon 694 Captain Knapp 635 and Judge Lee 325. Carrie Tallman won the gold headed cane and the ladies ring in the beauty contest with 2148 votes. Father Renier called the fair a decided success and the net proceeds are conservatively estimated around 1100 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Clay Foster leave Ames Tuesday for Texas to spend about thirty days. They plan to reach San Antonio as their main destination and then tour other places in the region. Before returning they will visit areas in Mexico where Mr Foster has long shown interest in land ventures. A large circle of friends send good wishes though they envy the warm trip and hope Clay returns with plenty to see.
The Ames Home bakery shut its doors Monday night after a run by local and out of town creditors. A lien was placed on the building by Lockwood company, with rent due, and Rodgers the traveling man holds a bill of sale while city creditors seek attachments. The status of finances is unclear but liabilities run to several hundred dollars with few assets. The shop had strong patronage and a good product, but a weak business system is blamed.
The First Baptist church held its annual meeting on Wednesday with strong, hopeful remarks. The treasurer reported the best financial condition in years and members launched a multi year plan for a new, better suited building for the college town. Rev. C Edward La Beau delivered the annual sermon and evangelistic meetings are planned for all to attend.
The judge and lawyers clash over premeditation and sanity in the Sickels case, contrasting it with Thaw. A juror questions convicting despite alleged premeditation, while the judge weighs venue change to avoid bias.
A retrospective on Abraham Lincoln born 1809 in Kentucky and elected from Illinois. It notes his height, athleticism, presidency during the Civil War, Gettysburg Address, debates with Douglas, leniency on soldiers' reprieves, and death on April 15 1865 at Ford's Theatre after being shot by John Wilkes Booth.
The Breeders Gazette argues that colleges and stations face funding constraints when legislatures withholds or limits appropriations. It calls for full promotions, defends research work, and asks farmers to elect legislators who understand agricultural needs without requiring repeated education on institutions and their needs.
George R. Hicks of Sioux City and freshman C. E. at I. 8. C. have been appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point on the recommendation of Congressman Hubbard.
Worley Hardesty, ex convict, his two brothers and father are jailed after a free for all at the Nevada depot in which Ross Fry was badly cut. Hardesty had just returned from a two year Fort Madison sentence and will face the upcoming assault case before Judge Evans.
Judge Ben B. Lindsey to give the opening number for the Ames Chautauqua in 1907. The Denver juvenile court reformer is famed for exposing sources of youth crime and urging uplift through community involvement and bold experiments.
M K Smith, longtime manager of the A and C railroad, visits the office to find a silk umbrella as a tribute from the railroad crew. They honor his courtesy with a folding umbrella bearing his name, and he humorously notes he hopes it always rains.
Paul Olson of the Story City Herald defends the road question urging unity among farmers, road bosses, and merchants to fix Iowa highways. He notes money is wasted when supervisors favor local gains and calls for nationwide cooperation to build durable, well financed roads rather than piecemeal repairs.
The Iowa Association of Southern California invites Iowa and Story County residents to the annual picnic at East Lake Park in Los Angeles on February 22. Ames and Story County folks send warm greetings to west coast friends and tease them about missing snow fun.
C R Holdredge purchased the Oak Grove Dairy delivery from M A Lyons and began his duties Monday. He will continue buying milk from F B Gunder as before and is known to Ames residents for his delivery work. Lyons exits dairy life to pursue farming.
The piece describes Captain Greeley often on his lawn clapping and cheering as neighbors pass by. A comical moment follows when a passerby slips on ice, is cheered, and responds with a boast to the captain about his age. The captain quips about pigeons on the roof, keeping the tone light and humorous.
A derailment on the Chicago and North Western line just west of Des Moines caused a multi car pileup. Seven miners were killed and several more injured. Conductor Harlan, badly hurt, is Frank Noble of Ames' son in law.
The Herald reports Grinnell aims to grade streets toward the center inspired by Gen. Leonard Wood in Havana. The plan eliminates deep curbings, drains water to a central gutter, and improves traffic flow and sidewalk dryness while avoiding costly manholes at cross street corners.
Representatives of the Fourth ward pressed for free transportation for high school pupils from the west end of town at a Commercial Club session. Prof Noble argued the interurban rate is excessive and a formal action on the complaint was deferred to Friday evening for continuation. Noble and allies seek to maintain the existing free transport arrangement.
A Cambridge woman asserts that boiling a broken dish in milk will make the break indistinguishable. She advises breaking a dish and trying the method to test the claim.
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