09 Feb 1893
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1893
Page
1
The Illnoi legislature urges the World’s Fair to open on Sundays prompting debate. England reportedly will not appoint a new poet laureate after Tennyson's death. Mrs Whitney wife of ex secretary Whitney died Sunday morning. Governor Boies rumored to join agriculture cabinet, might have agreed if Sovereign could accompany.
From Sydney to Brisbane amid unprecedented flood losses many lives and homes are at risk as heavy rains cause widespread damage and emergency responses unfold across urban and coastal regions.
Representative Bleecker pushes a bill prohibiting manufacture sale and wearing of hoop skirts. The piece notes a prior push by Minnesota saloons to ban tights and suggests a continuing pursuit of fashion controls.
From Pine Ridge Agency comes news of an Indian trouble feared to grow in importance. Indians still aggrieved over 1895 settlement and months of mysterious communications between distant tribes may portend another Indian war.
Last Monday two Boone County girls captured a tramp who entered the barn and attacked their father with robbery and possible murder intent. Another Boonesboro girl fell into a well and, upon discovery, bravely attempted to climb out. The local girls are praised for courage, reminiscent of Kate Shelley.
Gov. Pennoyer refuses to permit use of the state cannon for a March 4 salute to the president. He says no authorization will be given to salute a Wall Street plutocrat at the inauguration, yet the ceremony will proceed as planned despite his stance.
The piece argues for equal knowledge of parliamentary usage for women and men. It notes New York editors push the case while Iowa clubs led by women show dignity and precision, suggesting the 19th century woman has kept pace with modern times.
A Knoxville constable with a search warrant raided Pella saloons last Friday and seized liquor destined for Knoxville. Store staff planned to recapture it, a crowd formed and talks grew loud, the constable telegraphed the governor, the sheriff was urged to quell the mob, and the crowd dispersed with the seized liquor to await judicial action.
A Black man named Henry Smith killed a child in Paris Texas last week. The mob bound him and tortured him for hours, burning him to death despite claims of legal punishment. The incident shocks civilized readers and condemns mob violence.
President Harrison names Judge Jackson of the Tennessee circuit court to fill the vacancy created by Lamar. The choice draws mixed reactions across parties with praise for merit and remarks on party loyalties and precedent.
The Howard County Times in Cresco Iowa heartily endorses Prof Weld for state superintendent of public instruction. It lauds his fourteen years as Cresco schools principal and superintendent and argues he is the most qualified, experienced educator in Iowa and would bolster the Republican ticket and state education.
The noted lecturer Anna E. Dicks on files a suit for 125000 against those responsible for placing her in an insane asylum about a year ago. The case draws public scrutiny of the brilliant woman whose behavior has estranged many friends.
The president selects Judge Jackson of the United States Circuit Court to fill the seat of Justice Lamar. The nomination is praised for qualifications and independence, though two Tennessee Republican congressmen call him a state rights Democrat. Jackson’s background in the South suits the Fifth Judicial District, and Harrison’s choice is seen as nonpartisan, aiming to keep the court above party contention. The Chicago Tribune notes this defies normal partisan norms and strengthens Harrison’s administration.
A Congress bill aims to employ local architects on all government buildings. Supporters say it would set a public example with artistic, well designed structures, educating taste in every town.
Meteorological observations for January 1898 by Isaac Young for The Intelligentencer. Highest temperature 358 degrees on the 22nd, lowest 12 degrees below zero on the 10th 13th and 1th. Greatest daily range 30 degrees on the 5th, least 2 degrees on the 2nd. Monthly range 50 degrees. Total precipitation twenty hundredths of an inch.
The report notes eight days of snow melt and twelve days of precipitation spread as three clusters. Mean temperature 22 to 31 degrees, wind from the north west, and notable events include a Manitoba wave on the 26th a New England blizzard on the 31st red sunset on the 1st lunar halo on the 30th and parhelions on the 9th 14th and 26th.
County clipping reports the Cambridge Garland obituary for Mrs Chas Martin who died Wednesday night after a lingering illness. The item notes local deaths and fires, including a house fire five miles south of Cambridge that destroyed most furniture and was insured for 300 and 3100 in contents. The piece also mentions a planned town election using Australian Ballot and a storefront change with Chan dier building sale and Chas Baldwin taking over a general store.
No school in the primary room this week due to Mrs Meek being ill. Mr Thomas Gord and Miss Bessie Thompson wed at the bride's mother home near Huxley. Mrs Frome dies at her daughter's home. funeral held. A $52 purse aids Levert Winset undergoing leg surgery. John Johnson injured cleaning snow from a chicken house roof after a fall.
Mrs. O. O. Roe suffers poor health while Story City schools enroll 161 pupils. Citizens pursue higher education, aiming for strides next year. Dr. C. W. Allen treated Olson children poisoned by colored candy, all recovered. P. A. Peterson promoted to extra mail clerk and heads to Des Moines for instruction. A. J. Larson vs. L. J. Tjernagel suit in Marshalltown dismissed for insufficient evidence.
Hattie Starr returns from Des Moines while Alex Gabrielson, formerly of Maxwell, is seriously ill at Ames. Miss Lizzie Reitz visits sister near Ames. Mrs. Dan Dawson and family visit Robt. Jones’s relatives in Ames. Mrs. Wall and Mrs. Cutler visit Maxwell. Albaugh sells out and heads to State Center. Bird Veneman surprised by a late party. cold night but guests stay merry at Maxwell House.
Parley Sheldon of Ames was a hub visitor on Wednesday while E. W. Norris of Eagle Grove stays with his parents for several days. The courthouse rooms now lit by electricity mark a notable improvement amid a record cold winter. Old settlers predict an early spring as H. Hl. Beckwith and family plan to move to Ledyard in Kossuth county this week. The Christian church of Cole begins a series of meetings led by Rev. E. W. Bowers from Marshalltown, inviting all to attend as Statler & Son wrap up the week.
Arrangements were made to sell the grocery store to Illinois parties Martin and Dawson who will take possession on the first of March. A forfeit was placed as a guarantee. The sale results from the ill health of S. B. Statier and will cause regret among local businessmen as the business changes hands in the ordinary course.
Mrs E Chance of Ames visited the Ufford family for about a week before returning home Saturday. Rev Wilson and Rev Jasper Smith plan gospel meetings at the Christian church starting the 10th inst. All Christians are invited to attend and help. Sam Smith, who went to North Galveston Texas, has bought land and started planting fruit trees. More locals consider moving to Texas next season. Harry Lightfoot received a surprise party from his parents with 25 or 30 guests enjoying the evening. Chas Burkhart returned from Minneapolis after attending the Lumbermen's Association. He rode the excursion train involved in a Kent Ill wreck where one man died and several were injured. Burkhart was in the second coach and escaped unharmed.
J Q Burgess recovering from knee injury on crutches while Mrs Burgess remains ill at home. Summer school methods at Des Moines omitted this year. Supt McCord expects many teachers to attend the World's Fair. Warrick couple hosts W H Baldwin Nebraska and J Baldwin Indiana visit. Nevada school board met, paid bills, and will study adding voice culture to curriculum. Complaints against teachers require written filing with President Norris. Community debate on handling wife abuse and the need to protect itself from disgrace.
Correspondence notes Gilbert taking the lead in business as Jas H Reynolds stocks drugs in the post office building. Des Moines man R Maxwell rents the upper floor for shoemaking work. Several locals visit or recover, with Milford band providing music and new officers elected.
South West of Ames reports a lighthearted heel and toe party at E Raff s and a week of plucky country school ma am activity. Discussion on road making prompts calls for farmer s institute input and practical demonstrations for better highway work next summer. Woodchucks persist despite fall expectations and wedding coverage notes McParlan Sherman and grandma Wiltse visits conclude.
A messenger delivers word that Willy Taylor's wife has died at one o'clock. She had just given birth to a son days earlier. She died after a chill on Saturday. Her remains are interred in Ohio with her husband and Uncle Hiram Taylor. The note also mentions Mr. Campbell recovering from a hand wound and B W D Smith visiting from Oneill Nebraska. The town anticipates a coal village rail line and a booming new town at Cooper's Crossing. No fires in Grant this winter and W W Spring family narrowly escaped a blaze last week.
The college notes applaud improved health of Mr. Gabrielson and a strong winter term with active student renewal. Dr. Miller spoke at the Methodist church. Morrill hall gains beautiful frescoes while general repairs proceed. Dairyman's convention drew many students from town. D. G. White visits Algona. S. S. closing meeting featured notable addresses. Bulletin 19 highlights farmer and fruitgrower interests. Commander Steadman urges February 22 as Flag Day in schools.
The piece profiles Wm V. Allen once an Ackley Iowa attorney now a reforming Nebraska populist senator elect. Described as large in body and mind, with shifting party ties and possible Republican leanings, the article notes interest in having able and honest legislators despite party prospects.
The February Review of Reviews may be called the millionaire number with a detailed study of Jay Gould and pieces on The Gould Millions and the Inheritance Tax and American Millionaires and their Public Gifts. It aims at both wealth and education, offering portraits of rich benefactors and wide coverage for readers on a budget and the well informed alike.
A list of names including Cogshall Miram Fowler Lew Fellows Cora Fisk Flora Hansen Hans BE Jones Paul F Levern Johannes J Miller Henry Sellette Frank Sorenson Rasmus Persons calling for these please say advertised. J E Duncan P M
The program lists sessions on discipline in school and playground with G W Randilett and Christine Roe, mental arithmetic with E H Harnden and Goddard, technical grammar with Ida Arrasworth and Bessie Hall, and advanced reading methods with J A Wellington and Sarah Burke. General topics cover reading for teachers and value of general exercises. invitees include teachers, officers, and patrons. May M Boywron presides.
The Union Teachers association for Boone and Story counties meets in Ames Saturday February 18 at 10 a.m. with program items including papers on school quality teacher rights and language teaching, plus discussions and musical interludes. Also notices offer subscriptions and local ads.
Henry Burden McDowell discusses traditional Chinese family law and social practice. He describes patriarchal control over offspring, selective infanticide against daughters, adoption of girl children to avoid excessive female lines, and charitable efforts to educate orphaned girls in asylums that function as female universities.
A low priced newspaper notice announces January and February rates for the Des Moines I WIDE A-WEEK NEWS at 50c a year, half the regular price. The paper publishes Tuesdays and Fridays with Iowa and world news and market reports. Daily edition $4 a year. Address.
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