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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1896
Page
1
News from El Paso on February 10 describes Fitzsimmons and Maher set to fight amid border patrols and carnival plans. Texas rangers and Mexican infantry guard Juarez and El Paso, while promoters seek venues across the border. Maher distrusts a Fitzsimmons deal with carnival managers as London promoter J Kennedy arrives to assess matches.
The finance committee reported the belated tariff bill to the Senate with a free silver amendment replacing the original measure. Chairman Morrill announced the change amid laughter, and Massachusetts closing phrases were quoted. Senator Quay failed twice to force recommittal, blocked by objections as debate moved to general legislation.
Governor Culberson states there will be no pugilist fight on Texas soil and trusts the Texas Rangers to prevent any such contest. Adjutant General Mabry leads a troop at El Paso with full authority, while two U S troops from San Antonio are en route to deter any neutral ground clash. The governor expresses strong confidence in Ranger force and doubts Stuart will seek to fight in Texas.
In Washington on February 6 the House took up a bill by Delegate Catron of New Mexico to prevent the pugilist festival near El Paso. The District of Columbia appropriation bill failed 135 to 143 amid charity funding disputes, and the antiprize fighting bill passed without division.
Washinetron February 7 The Catron antiprize fight bill has passed the senate.
The senate free coinage substitute for the house bond bill is debated in the house for hours with pressure to continue next week. Two Republicans Mr Johnson of North Dakota and Mr Johnson of California stand out with contrasting views and a classroom style illustrated by a blackboard and charts.
Nebraska's Senator Allen argues in the Senate that the Monroe doctrine is a tool of national self preservation and should be applied to protect the United States if British actions threaten South America or U S welfare. He asserts the U S must judge when to use the doctrine and resist interference with South American affairs.
Washington February 9 16 members on the floor and 19 in the galleries at opening. Mr Cornish Rep Mich and Mr Boatner Dem La spoke for nonconcurrence while Mr Milner Rep Mich and Mr Bartlett Dem Ga spoke for concurrence.
The treasury completed its bid tally showing 78 bids totaling 66.788 million dollars. The Morgan syndicate will receive 34.21135 million dollars after rejection of a few bids deemed fictitious.
The funeral cortege for General John G. Gibbons arrives in this city from Baltimore and is escorted to Arlington cemetery, with services pending to honor the late officer.
President transmitted to the house the commissioners report on the proposed Nicaragua canal route. The document outlines company work to date, country physicals, dangers to be met, weak points to be overcome, and extensive statistical details.
The Alfonso III brings General Valerino Weyler to Havana where he takes the oath of fealty and assumes duties. The city and bay are decorated amid jubilant crowds, signaling expectations he will restore order and revive commerce. General Marin administers the oath. Weyler expresses satisfaction with public loyalty.
Hon Cecil Rhodes former Cape Colony premier departed London quietly for Bulawayo via the Suez canal. He will return to England for Dr Jameson trial in June. The Duke of Abercorn and a few friends saw him off. the move surprised the colonial office and sparked speculation Rhodes fled to avoid Commons obstruction.
A massive aerolite exploded above Maprio at 9 30 a m causing a vivid glare and loud report. Panic ensued as buildings shook and windows shattered. Madrid observatory officials say the object detonated 20 miles above Earth with a wide concussion breaking walls and affecting nearby structures.
Wasuieron Feb 11 The nomination of Hon E F Uhl to be ambassador to Germany was confirmed by the Senate in just over an hour after receipt. The committee on foreign relations was not formally referred to. on the floor the vote was unopposed and confirmation occurred without delay to meet State Department wishes for prompt arrival.
Fort Copus Iowa February 9 The payment of the river lands awarded by Congress was made public yesterday and will bring substantial funds to Webster county. While Humboldt Hamilton Boone and Polk counties receive portions the bulk goes to Webster with about 200000 expected to circulate this spring, reflecting the long river land controversy cost to the county.
William H English, Indianapolis wealthiest man with $5 to $7 million, lay in state at the capitol and was viewed by about 10 000 people. A large funeral procession headed by the Masons followed to the grave. The will, written by English, rests in Fletcher's bank vault.
Benjamin Radcliff, who killed three Jefferson district school board members at Jefferson Park, was executed at the Colorado penitentiary in Canon City. He sought revenge over alleged criminal rumors involving his daughter, and disagreed with board decisions on the schoolhouse location.
Cincinnati reports that Dr. Hunter missed election as United States senator after a political pairing between Senator Ogilvie and Representative Poor. Ogilvie was ill, and Poor promised to vote for Hunter when needed, enabling Blackburn supporters to sway the ballot. Final tally Hunter 51, Blackburn 46, McCreary 3, Carlisle 2. 52 were needed.
William H. Crain, representative from the Eleventh Texas district and a member of Congress since the 49th, died at his Washington home at 4 a.m. on February 11. He served in national government for several terms.
Oldest Odd Fellow in Iowa W J Woods dies in Dousougue at 72 after a 40 year career as contractor and builder.
Dusugvue February 11. Burglars entered the Earlville bank and took 100 dollars from the cash drawer. They blew the safe containing 10,000 dollars but were frightened away without the money.
Joe Yetzer, former president of the Cass County bank, surrendered by his bondsmen Saturday and is jailed in Atlantic Iowa after the bank’s collapse two years ago.
In Depark Rapids on February 1 the jury decided for J B Mitchell in a suit against the Iowa Windmill and Pump Co for 15000 dollars claiming injuries from alleged carelessness. The verdict awarded 172 dollars in damages.
The largest price for a single hog in the United States, 800 dollars, was paid for King Medium at the sale of the Tally Fo Poland China herd on J A Benson’s Norwood Farm in Summit township O Brien county Iowa. The full herd of 40 brought 2800 dollars, averaging 70 dollars per head.
Ottumwa Iowa February 11 Judge Eichelbarger sustains the demurrer in the Feehan case ruling that under the multi law liquor bills cannot be collected by process of law This decision frees bars to operate with wholesalers as under prohibitory law and the case will go to the supreme court
Corner stone for the $80 000 Marion county courthouse arrived in Knoxville Iowa with a Masonic inscription dated A D 1896 A L 5656 A F and A M George W Ball G M drawing protests. Citizens urge removal of the stone while architect Bell and contractor Moses from Chicago are present to address the dispute.
Des Moines reports county recorders treasurers clerks of the courts and sheriffs held annual conventions. Legislative committees from the associations endorsed the Lothrop bill now before the general assembly to make terms for all county officers except the county attorney four years instead of two.
The state boards of Iowa Illinois and Missouri meet in Des Moines to agree on uniform admission and graduation requirements for medical colleges and to adopt enforceable regulations to curb infectious diseases. They cite widespread quack colleges producing ill prepared physicians as a problem to stop.
Des Moines reports indicate the legislature will revise how juries are drawn. The two year old law used all voters as a pool, seen as failing due to low intellectual standards. The senate judiciary committee plans a partial return to the old system with changes and broader name reporting to the county clerk for jury lists.
In Fremont Iowa on February 9 dissension splits families and churches over the Gunn Boatman case. Merrillat and D Sigafoos face trial on February 11 and farmers fear further strife may drive trade away from Fremont to Oskaloosa or Ottumwa as legal proceedings escalate.
FROM ALL OVER IOWA Colonel Edward Travis, a well known citizen, died here after being wrecked by a trolley car. Burlington reports Grove H. Foote, nearly killed by a trolley car, suing the Electric Railway company for 10 000 damages. he is described as a physical wreck.
City officials announce plans for a large auditorium to be built next season. The venue designed to host large conventions will seat about 6,000 and serve as a central gathering space for regional events.
Martin Frederick aged 18 is found dead near his parents home seven miles south of Fort Doper Iowa. Authorities see no violence and offer no cause for death.
In Wesster City on February 6, 65 members of the local Odd Fellows lodge resigned to organize a new lodge. Longstanding friction within the order led to a bitter split and the formation of the separate group.
Mrs. Charles Noack of Sioux City died after an almost imperceptible scratch on her arm from a bruising against the rough edge of a tin pan used to knead bread several days earlier.
The Upper Des Moines Editorial association wrapped up its session in Boong Iowa on February 9 with Judge Kinne speaking on the Liberty of the Press. Algona was selected as the site for the next gathering.
In Clinton Iowa on February 8 the jury after a 24 hour deliberation found Dr Emma Pintey not guilty of murder in the death of a patient. An inquest was held earlier into the peculiar circumstances surrounding the death.
Fred H. Bruns a Lyon County U.S. citizen says German authorities detain him to force army service. Congressman Perkins to present the case to the state department.
J H Nickerson an elderly man from Afton was found dead in his bed in Creston Iowa. He retired in good health and did not respond in the morning. The cause of death is not known.
Charles Wachsmuth a renowned paleontologist known for crinoids died suddenly in Burlington Iowa aged 66. A native of Hanover Germany he spent 40 years researching crinoids in the Mississippi valley and Tennessee mountains.
Des Moines Feb 7 The Brick and Tile association of Iowa closed its convention electing M H Underwood Des Moines president W E Sidney Buffalo vice president C L Smith North English secretary L E Haines Altoona treasurer Fort Dodge was practically chosen as next year’s convention site
Investigation into Plymouth county treasurer Ed Kirsebom's books shows a $12000 shortage. Bondsmen say liability ended with his first term on Jan 1 and that defalcation then reached $8000, intending to contest any excess. A reward for the fugitive's apprehension will likely be offered.
In Sioux City, 1500 dollars was raised by Kneebs supporters to fund his appeal after a German court convicted him of horse ringing and sentenced him to nine months in prison with forfeiture of horses and a bond. Delegates will travel to assist his defense and more money will be raised as needed.
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