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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1894
Page
4
About 162,040 people receive pensions listed for England and the sum drawn from the treasury totals roughly 38 million dollars each year.
Firemen in New York were driven from a burning store by the strong odor of burning snuff triggering violent sneezing.
An incorporated Danish company offers weekly benefits to unmarried women over forty. Marketed as an “old maids” insurance, it provides monthly indemnities to eligible policyholders. The novelty highlights social changes in Danish insurance practice.
Lillian Russell's latest husband Joux Chatterton gains early fame by taking top prize at Bar Num's original baby show in New York.
Statistics show among 352 towns and cities in Massachusetts, all but forty four maintain free public libraries, highlighting widespread library access across the state.
A correspondent asks what drives a man to drink faster than a sharp tongue. He evidently has not tasted broiled salt mackerel, implying strong appetite or hostility behind the habit.
Pamphlets derive their designation from Pamphilia a Greek woman whose scrapbooks held notes receipts anecdotes and memoranda that inspired the term.
The St. Paul Globe notes ruins of a lost face have been discovered in Mexico and guesses such ruins may be found loafing around every poolroom in the country.
A Fargo wife questioned why her husband returned home at dawn and he replied breakfast. The dispute escalated as the flatirons were used in the confrontation.
Professor Geikie states at their current erosion pace the British Isles could be worn down to sea level by year 3500000, dismissing alarm with a firm reassurance.
The Chicago Tribune reports four marriage licenses granted to Nick Oden Zychitinski, Rosalie Protrowska, Wladyslaw Struzynski, and Maria Stanisenska, while the city otherwise remains quiet.
The new Servian cabinet was formed of Avakumovitch Ribaratz Godjevatz Nicolaievitch and Simititich. Several other diseases got away before the board of health got around.
A Chicago woman was divorced on grounds her second marriage was bigamous after she forgot she had been previously wed when she married again. The case centered on the second husband and the end of their marriage.
A newlywed Minnesota carpenter describes his wife's rest with elaborate imagery. He mentions plain sides, a base around the bottom, crown molding above, a dormer window sleeves, gunning into the gable, and velvet scrollwork around the neck.
The joint committee of the Massachusetts legislature reports adversely on granting municipal suffrage to women. This defeats supporters who hoped for favorable legislation and marks a setback for the cause.
A scientist observes that people eat more during cold weather and wear more clothing in winter than in summer. He also notes they maintain fires more constantly. The text suggests science often discovers new facts while overlooking everyday phenomena.
Carr Ryper, captain of the steamer St Helens, at age twenty two stands as the youngest captain in transatlantic shipping and commands a large oil carrier. He combines nautical skill with studied surgery and once saved a sailor’s life on a recent voyage.
A Russian officer inspected Pittsburgh steel projectiles and studied shipping war materiel to Russia. The commentary notes if they fight there, the U S can only supply bread meat gunpowder arms and projectiles and observe with a smile.
The immigration report shows 352,885 arrivals last year with 54,576 illiterate. Italy led with 69,074 entrants, 44 percent illiterate, followed by Germany at 55,981 with 1,230 illiterates. Russia sent 37,100 with 50 percent illiterate. Hungary 22,710 with 20 percent. Poles 5,000 plus, 50 percent illiterate.
In McClure's Magazine an interview with Dr S Weir Mitchell portrays nervousness as America's national disease with ravages rising. Mitchell claims nerve deaths have multiplied over twentyfold in forty years and now account for about a quarter of all deaths. He attributes the rise to climate, citing his observations and those of other scientists.
Dr Roux a celebrated Parisian physician offers a new home remedy for coughs and colds. Upon first cold symptoms he recommends pouring cologne water on a handkerchief and inhaling deeply through the nose or mouth several times daily. If chest cold worsens the mouth inhalation should be deep enough to burn the throat, a sensation that will fade with time.
The narrative traces Elizabeth Peabody’s early fascination with Froebelian ideas in 1859 sparked by a friend's child. She opened a Pickney street Boston school, then traveled abroad to study Froebel’s method before founding the nation’s first genuine kindergarten.
A digest of congressional debates and state news includes senate and house actions on silver coinage and federal election law, Hawaiian policy, and McCreary resolution. Notable incidents cover hangings in Wisconsin and Mississippi, fires in Montgomery City, and various crimes and disasters nationwide.
The report lists US grain on January 5 with Wheat 79,893,000 bushels Corn 15,852,000 Oats 4,068,000 Rye 562,000 Barley 1,894,000. Paper currency outstanding January 31 at 1,169,040,231 less 1,000,000 burned. Census shows farmers as the country’s most prosperous class. The president signed the repealing bill making it law.
The report lists several incidents and business failures including Leibman Bros. of Brooklyn failing for 400000, Johnson in Gloucester shooting Carrie Andrews, Horner & Roberts of Pittsburgh failing for 150000, Officer Lanahan’s death by suicide, Geoffrey May of Latrobe attempting to kill his wife then shooting himself, Charles Hersin hanging after perpetual motion attempts, the funeral of Greater W Curtis in Philadelphia, actor Harry Watkins’s death in New York, Charles Messner’s fatal shooting of his stepmother and suicide in Pittsburgh, anarchists in New York placarding rich men, Brooklyn annexation bill passage, Godey’s Magazine assignment in New York, and the magazine’s long history.
Reports from Indiana to Iowa describe baptisms through ice holes in Indianapolis, a billiards win by Ives over Schaefer, Mrs. Culfax in poverty, John Garrett’s 101st birthday at Martin Kentucky, and gold finds near Ottumwa. Also noted are deaths in Buckner Missouri Sabina Ohio Forest City Arkansas Rockford Illinois and Van Horn Iowa, a San Francisco fair extension, a murder conviction, mob action in Lebanon Indiana, a postmaster’s suicide, the Farmers Alliance in Topeka, a Marlboro Virginia colony return, bank reorganization Arkansas City Kansas, a city farm school bill, and bigamy case in Franklin Kentucky.
The Brazilian president grants clemency to private soldiers or sailors of insurgent forces who apply within sixty days. The Ontario plebiscite results show a nationwide pro prohibition majority of 81 739. Deaths include L Schofield the iron rail pioneer near Chattanooga aged 80.
The daily Senate session yielded no business while the House spent the day debating the LDi and silver seigniorage bill. Major losses include the Ute Pass plant fire in Colorado City at $100000 and a string of violent incidents across states, from hangings in Kentucky to train robberies in Nevada.
Premier Perier confirms a French column was destroyed near Timbuctoo. At least nine officers and 68 native soldiers were killed, with unofficial reports stating 300 dead or captured. Col Bonnier led a rear guard that retreated to Timbuctoo after a night attack by Tuarges estimated 4000 to 10000 strong.
Dayton representative George W. Houk died at 4 30 p m in Washington from heart disease. He had attended to duties that day, dictating letters, then collapsed at a Connecticut avenue residence. Born in Cumberland County Pennsylvania September 23 1831 he moved to Ohio as a child and pursued law before entering politics. He served in the Fifty second and Fifty third Congresses as a Democrat, defeating Donney Frep by about 4300 votes in his final election.
San Francisco reports diver John F. Ryan claims the ill fated steamer Brother Jonathan has been located after nearly thirty years beneath the sea. The vessel disappeared July 3 1865 about ten miles northwest of Crescent City with 147 passengers and crew lost and one million dollars in treasure aboard. Many treasure hunters had pursued the sunken hull.
Sensational disclosures surround the Seville Exchange bank failure filed with a deed of assignment on Wednesday. B. G. Miller named assignee as the sheriff seized assets but found only nine dollars, while deposits totaled fifty thousand dollars. The bank was owned by Wideman Shaw and Co.
A severe wind and rainstorm swept through Gate City Alabama injuring and killing several at a Congregational church. Estella Jones and others died. many injured as the church and nearby station were blown apart. Birmingham East and Winona Mississippi report major damage with structures toppled and stores wrecked.
Snonwoop Mich February 6 there is no longer suffering or starvation in the Gogebic range due to Gov Rich appeal and state generosity. Donations near 100000 dollars have supplied food and clothing through March. Miner employment rose from under five hundred to seven hundred at Norris East Norris and Pabst and one hundred at New Port with wages cut to about 1.35 dollars per day from prior 1.75 to 3.00.
New York investigators led by lawyer R. J. Haire search for answers in Annie Pixley's death in London last November. Mrs Pixley, her mother, questions natural causes and alleges a will worth 250000 dollars exists but has not been filed. She has pressed her son in law Robert Fulford for details with no success.
Madison Wis Feb 6 The supreme court granted a writ of error in Banker Koetting Milwaukee who was sentenced to five years in state prison for receiving an insolvent deposit. The court also stayed proceedings awaiting review and ordered Koetting held unless he posts bail of 15000 to the Milwaukee county sheriff.
Denver reports Harry Carr a young attorney was shot and killed by burglars who entered his home with his wife at midnight. He turned on the electric hall light and while lighting gas in the parlor a shot tore off the top of his head. The burglars escaped. Carr was the son of a prominent Colorado lawyer and had a sensational career.
Montreal date line reports Johnson skating 220 yards in 20.3.5 seconds, lowering the distance record. The event occurred in Montreal on February 6.
In St Paul Minnesota the probate court dismissed the suit against the Kittson estate for half of a dower interest claimed by Mrs Crevier in Commodore Kittson s estate of over 3 000 000. The suit argued Mrs Crevier was Kittson s first wife.
Washington report from the census office on February 12 asserts that farmers are the most prosperous class nationwide based on newly released statistics.
Washington February 12 The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee held an organization meeting at the capitol. Senator Faulkner of West Virginia was elected chairman Lawrence Garner of Washington secretary and James L Norris of Washington treasurer.
Sepanox Kentucky February 6 Archie Bailey was found guilty of murdering George Redd last November and the jury sentenced him to ninety nine years in prison.
Bristol Va Feb 6 A Russell County Va woman, believed near death, confessed witnessing a murder four years ago. An old man named Brackett was killed by Jim Baker who allegedly killed him for testifying in a prior court case. Baker has been arrested.
A Chicago syndicate purchased the White Swan mine in Baker City Oregon for 250000 dollars. The mine has operated two years and in recent months yielded about 500 dollars in gold.
McGann of Chicago introduces a resolution directing the judiciary committee to probe charges against Seventh Circuit Judge James G. Jenkins and report if impeachment is warranted. It cites Judge Jenkins’ injunction limiting railroad employees and unions and seeks action to prevent recurrence. The measure was referred after failed attempts for immediate debate.
The Hart murder trial jury returned a verdict of guilty with a death sentence for John Hart for the killing of his sisters Mary and Nellie on September 5. Public sentiment supports the verdict as the case stemmed from family estate troubles after their father’s prior suicide.
A morning fire at Wilcox Gibbs & Co guano warehouse spread to Savannah Grocery, then M Ferst’s wholesale grocers. Losses near 500000 with buildings valued high and several insured. Injured, William Tilton hospitalized after being struck by a hook and ladder truck.
In Chattanooga on February 7 J B Wert a noted insurance man and church leader was shot dead by G N Henson president of Citizens Bank and Trust. Wert had filed divorce papers against Henson which were dropped as Henson descended an elevator in the Richardson building. Wert was killed by a second shot on the first floor.
H. A. Hackett and his son E. Ri. Hackett were arrested by Chief McRae in Wryniper on Monday afternoon. They are wanted in Farmington Missouri on a charge of stealing bonds valued between ten thousand and twenty thousand dollars. Police found ten thousand dollars worth of bonds in their possession as they attempted to negotiate them at local banks.
Former U S congressman A H Buckner died Monday in Mexico Missouri from a complication of diseases. He served as representative from Missouri Seventh district in the Forty third Forty fourth and Forty fifth congresses and retired in 1854.
Illicit whiskey still seized on the farm of John Laser near Bremen Indiana. Laser is a prominent farmer and has long been regarded as a law abiding citizen.
A dispatch from Sierra Leone reports a detachment of British military police near Sofa country was fired on by a French force. The British returned fire, killing six Frenchmen and capturing several attackers.
The paper currency outstanding January 31 totaled 1.16704 billion dollars, less an estimated 1.08 million destroyed by fire. The amount shows an increase of 6.884 million dollars during the month.
Feb 7 PuHi La DeSpata reports Officer Albert Lanahan of the Twenty-ninth district police shot himself. Officer Smith went to inform the widow and found her dead in the hallway. Authorities suspect the husband killed her.
Wash February 7. The president of Everett Athletic Association wired W A Brady that the Everett club would pay $30,000 for the Corbet Jackson fight. The report notes a separate offer of $50,000 for Miss Seatrie.
R G Dun reports mixed business gains offset by losses with a slow rise in demand and a collapsing wheat price to a new low. It cites tariff and currency uncertainty, small gains in domestic trade, and ongoing mill stock pressures as notable factors. Failures rise to 385 in the United States and 60 in Canada.
In Light street near Broommours Pennsylvania a house owned by Bert Croman burned while the parents were away. Two young children died in the blaze and were found among the ruins. A passing observer raised the alarm as flames spread, with investigators suspecting a lamp explosion or accidental knock from a table.
Three men invaded James Clayton's home on Leatherwood Creek Cumberland County on Wednesday night gagging the family and torturing him to reveal where his cash was hidden. They seized $1,800 and fled on three of Clayton's horses. Clayton likely will die from the injuries.
Washington reports the gold reserve of 100 million dollars is again practically intact with only 6,256 dollars needed to finalize the balance. The note underscores stability in the national treasury and the currency backing.
An elevator in Sprague Warner Co. wholesale grocery building at Ran dolph street Ran dolph street dropped from the fifth floor to the basement Friday afternoon. Michael Laughlin was instantly killed and Paul Stern seriously injured both employees of the company.
John Hart sentenced by Judge Shaw to be hanged March 16 for the murder of his two sisters in Rockrorp Newfoundland on February 12.
Bob Marler, murderer of Mrs. Mary Bowden, was hanged at the Pineville jail at 11 05 PM. He died thirteen minutes later after a ten minute talk on the scaffold and did not confess. The hanging was the first in the county.
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