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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1894
Page
5
The Ames Intelligencer reports that 52,040 people are on Eng and's pension list with annual payments totaling about 38 million dollars.
Frrewex were driven from a burning store in New York by the strong odor of burning snuff causing them to sneeze violently.
A company named Ax old maids insurance has been incorporated in Denmark to pay weekly benefits to unmarried women over age forty. The new firm aims to provide regular support to a distinct demographic and expands Denmark’s life and health insurance offerings.
Jonnx Chatterton, husband of Lillian Russell, attained early fame by taking first prize at Bar num's original bay show in New York.
Massachusetts shows 352 municipalities with free public libraries, leaving 44 without. The statistic highlights broad public access to library services across the state.
A correspondent wonders what drives a man to drink faster than a sharp tongue from a woman. He apparently has never tasted broiled salt mackerel, the implied counterpoint to such provocation.
A Greek lady named Pamphilia inspired the term pamphlet through her scrapbooks containing notes receipts anecdotes and memoranda.
The St. Paul Globe reports ruins of a lost race unearthed in Mexico. The paper jokes that clues to these bygone races may be loitering around poolrooms across the country.
A Fargo woman severely challenged her husband about his late return home and, after his reply of breakfast, the confrontation escalated with the flatirons being used in the dispute.
Professor Geikie warns at the present erosion rate the British Isles may be worn down to sea level by year end. He reassures there is no cause for alarm.
The Chicago Tribune reports four marriage licenses issued to Nick Oden Zychitinski Rosalie Protrowska Wladyslaw Struzynski and Maria Stanisenska amid a quiet city scene.
The new Servian cabinet is formed of Avakumovitch Ribaratz Godjevatz Nicolaievitch and Simititich. Several other diseases escaped notice before the board of health acted.
A Chicago woman was granted a divorce after it was proven her second marriage was bigamous. She did not recall her prior wedding when marrying again, leading to the annulment.
A Minnesota carpenter, newly married, describes his wife’s wedding dress in colorful terms. He notes plain sides, a base around the bottom, a crown anolding above, dormer window sleeves, and a scroll swork of velvet around the neck, reflecting period fashion details.
The joint committee of the Massachusetts legislature reported adversely on granting municipal suffrage to women. Supporters of the cause express disappointment as they anticipated favorable action and closer progress toward voting rights.
A scientist observes that people eat more in cold than in warm weather and tend to wear more clothing in winter, maintaining fires more constantly. He warns science often overlooks common phenomena despite ongoing discoveries.
Rypier, captain of the steamer St Helens, is twenty two and commands one of the largest oil carriers afloat. He is also studied in surgery and his skill saved a sailor’s life on his last trip.
A Russian officer visited Pittsburgh to inspect the steel projectiles and study transporting war materiel to Russia. The remark suggests if battles occur abroad, the U S will supply bread meat gunpowder arms and projectiles, while keeping a wary stance with a smile at the boys over the water.
The immigration report shows 352 885 arrivals last year with 54 576 unable to read or write. Italy sent 69 074 migrants with 44 percent illiterate, Germany 55 981 with 1 238 illiterate, Russia 37 100 with 15 percent illiterate, Hungary 22 710 with 20 percent illiterate, and Poland about 5 000 at 50 percent illiterate.
In an interview in McClure's Magazine Dr S Weir Mitchell calls nervousness the national disease of America. He cites nerve deaths rising twentyfold in forty years and now over a quarter of all deaths. He pins the rise on climate and supports this with his own observations and those of other scientists.
Dre Boux presents a method for early cold treatment using cologne water inhaled through the mouth or nose. He asserts that starting at first symptoms in head or chest, repeated inhalations ease coughs and colds, with chest involvement causing a burning sensation that is temporary but effective.
In 1859 Elizabeth Peabody's interest in early education began after seeing a frie nd's 6 year old daughter progress in a Froebel kindergarten abroad. She opened a Pickney Street Boston school and later studied Froebel's methods in Europe before establishing the first genuine kindergarten in the United States.
The week covers multiple days with Senate sessions on Hawaiian policy and silver coinage. House debates focus on federal election laws and silver seigniorage, plus a McCreary resolution on Hawaii. Notable events include hangings, fires, disasters, and political developments across states.
The report lists 79,893,000 bushels of wheat, 15,852,000 bushels of corn, 4,068,000 bushels of oats, 562,000 bushels of rye and 1,894,000 bushels of barley. Paper currency outstanding January 31 stands at 1,169,040,231 dollars less an estimated 1 million destroyed by fire. Census data tout farmers as the nation’s wealthiest class. The federal elections repeal bills, signed by the president, have become law.
The notices report a string of events including business failures at Leibman Bros Brook lyn and Horner Roberts Pittsburg for 400 000 and 150 000 respectively. suicides by Charles Herns Geofrey May and Charles Messner. murders and attempted murders by Walter Johnson and Geofrey May. a police officer Albert Lanahan died by suicide after killing his wife. notable deaths include actor Harry Watkins and George W Corps. Anarchists target prominent New York figures and Brooklyn annexation moves proceed. Godeys Magazine assignment noted.
Reports from Indiana Kentucky Iowa Missouri Georgia California and Ohio outline baptisms in icy canals a billiards score 600 to 434 a centenarian whisky birthday a death in Mexico and a murder conviction in Rockford Ill. Savanna fire deaths urban arrests and political events fill this roundup with dated incidents and local color.
The Brazilian president grants clemency to private soldiers or sailors of insurgent forces who apply within sixty days. Other notes include Ontario plebiscite results showing 81,739 majority for prohibition, and several fatal wrecks and deaths across North America and the Caribbean.
Reports recount a Colorado City plant fire causing £109000 loss, a train robbery in Carson Nevada with $2000 taken, hangings in Kentucky and Rockford Alabama, a mass massacre in Seneal amid St Louis reports, and multiple murders and embezzlement cases. Also note US week of business failures rising and a 100th birthday in Ohio.
Premier Perier confirms a French column was attacked near Timbuctoo. At least nine officers including Col Bonnier and 68 native soldiers were killed, with unofficial reports citing about 300 killed or captured. The rear guard escaped to Timbuctoo on December 17 after a costly retreat.
Congressman George W. Houk of Dayton Ohio died suddenly at 4 30 p m on a Friday from heart disease He had attended to duties earlier that day dictating letters before a social call at 127 Connecticut Avenue His remains were moved to William Lee's undertaking establishment Houk born Cumberland County Pennsylvania September 5 1835 later moved to Dayton He practiced law and entered politics as a Democrat active since the Charleston Baltimore convention He served in the Fifty second and was reelected to the Fifty third Congress defeating Donney Rep by about 4300 votes
San Francisco reports submarine diver John F. Ryan claims to have found the ill starred steamer Brother Jonathan off Crescent City. The 1865 ship carried 147 lives and about 1,000,000 in treasure, with many prior expeditions attempting recovery.
Sensational disclosures emerge in the Seville Exchange bank failure as a deed of assignment is filed. B G Miller is named assignee, a sheriff's levy uncovers limited assets, and deposits total about 50000 dollars. The bank was owned by Wideman Shaw and Co.
Washington February 12 statistics from the census office show that farmers are the most prosperous class in the United States.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee met at the capitol on Friday. Senator Faulkner of West Virginia was chosen chairman Lawrence Garner of Washington named secretary and James L Norris of Washington elected treasurer.
James McKenna was sentenced by Judge Stone to four years in the branch prison at Marquette for the killing of John Patterson at Carney about a month ago.
A destructive wind and rainstorm swept parts of Alabama and Mississippi. In Gate City near Birmingham, the Congregational church was blown down during a Christian Endeavor meeting, killing Estella Jones and injuring several others including Mrs. A H Pritchard and two men near the railroad station. East Birmingham’s Methodist church also fell. no one was inside. In McAnnerney Mississippi, the depot and Guenther storehouse were wrecked with serious injuries to Mrs. Guenther and others.
In Snonwoop Michigan on February 6 Gov Rich appeal sparked broad aid for the Gogebic range. Donations near $100000 supply goods through March while mine employment rose from under 500 to about 800 across Norris East Norris Pabst and New Port. Wages fell from 1.75 2.25 and 3 to 1.35 per day as revival in mining activity returns.
New York reports a lawyer investigates Annie Pixley's death, with her mother pressing for answers. Mrs Pixley suspects non natural causes and questions a concealed will valued at 250000 dollars allegedly not filed.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court granted a writ of error in Banker Koetting of Milwaukee who was sentenced to five years in state prison for receiving a deposit when he knew the bank insolvent. The court also issued a stay of proceedings awaiting review, with Koetting to remain in Milwaukee county sheriff custody unless bail of 15000 dollars is furnished.
Denver February 6. Harry Carr a young attorney was shot and killed by burglars as he entered his home with his wife at midnight. He turned on the hall light and while lighting gas in the parlor a shot was fired tearing off the top of his head. The burglars escaped. Carr was the son of a leading Colorado lawyer and his career had been sensational.
Montreal February 6 Johnson skated 220 yards in 20 3 5 seconds to lower the distance record.
In St Paul the probate court dismissed the claim against the Kittson estate for half of an alleged dower interest of Mrs Crevier in Commodore Kittsons estate. The suit argued Mrs Crevier was his first wife and sought over 3 million dollars.
Archie Bailey was convicted of murdering George Redd in November and received a ninety nine year prison sentence from the jury in Lepanon Kentucky on February 6.
Bristol Tenn Feb 6 a Russell County Virginia woman who believes she is dying confessed to witnessing a murder four years ago. She said Jim Baker killed an old man named Brackett because Brackett testified against him in court. Baker has been arrested.
A Chicago syndicate buys the White Swan mine in Baker City Oregon for 250000 dollars. The mine has operated for two years and has yielded about 500 dollars in gold daily in recent months.
Congressman McGann of Chicago filed a resolution directing the judiciary committee to investigate Judge James G. Jenkins of the Seventh Circuit for possible impeachment. The measure cites Jenkins's injunction against Northern Pacific and other railroad employers and labor groups. The resolution was referred after failed attempts for immediate action.
John Hart convicted of the murder of his two sisters Mary and Nellie in Rockport Illinois after a one hour and twenty minute jury deliberation. The father John Hart Sr. had died by his own hand two years earlier, leaving a disputed estate. Public sentiment backs the verdict and punishment.
A early February blaze started in Wilcox Gibbs guano warehouse and swept into the Savannah Grocery six story building, wrecking Bay Street fronts and a River Street extension. Losses approach but do not exceed half a million dollars with Ferst and Wilcox Gibbs properties heavily damaged. one firefighter, William Tilton, was badly hurt.
The Sigua Iron Company, incorporated in West Virginia but based in Philadelphia, has fallen to a receiver with liabilities exceeding 1 million dollars. Assets are uncertain, debtors may yield about 10 thousand, and floating debt is listed at 185 thousand. The firm, tied to the Tyler Bullits and Clarks network, had Cuban mines and extensive railroad assets. the loss is tied to Cuban mine costs and a recent business slump.
In Cuataooca Tennessee J B Wert insurance man and church figure was shot dead by G N Henson president of Citizens Bank and Trust as Wert confronted him in the Richardson building elevator on Monday afternoon. The dispute followed a divorce case begun earlier but dropped before the fatal second floor confrontation.
H. A. Hackett and his son E. R. Hackett were arrested by Wiinnniee police chief McRae on Monday afternoon. They are wanted in Farmington, Maine, for stealing bonds valued between ten and twenty thousand dollars. Police found ten thousand dollars in bonds in their possession as they attempted to negotiate them at city banks.
Hon 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 1334 He held many important offices during his life.
Illicit whiskey still seized on the farm of John Laser near Bremen Indiana. Laser, a prominent farmer, has long been regarded as a law abiding citizen.
A Sierra Leone dispatch reports a British detachment of military police encamped in the Sofa country was fired upon by a French force. The British returned fire and killed six French troops. several attackers were captured.
The paper currency outstanding January 31 was 1,167,040,231 dollars, less 1,030,000 estimated destroyed by fire. This shows an increase of 6,884,106 dollars during the month.
Pur Lape Louin reports officer Albert Lanahan of the Twenty-ninth district police shot himself. Police later found his widow dead in the hallway, leading authorities to believe the husband may have killed her.
Everett athletic association president wires W A Brady that the club will offer 30000 for the Corbett Jackson bout in Seattle Wash as reported from Everett on February 7.
R G Dun reports limited gains in business with declines in wheat prices and sluggish bond activity. Domestic trade overall weak with 19.5 percent year over year decline in exchanges and railway earnings down. Textile stocks rise while some mills face closure without more orders. Foreign trade stagnant with exports below last year Though year to date gains total seven percent. Failures reach 385 in the US and 60 in Canada with several sizable failures.
In Broomnure Pennsylvania on February 12 Bert Croman's house at Light street burned while parents were away. A passer-by raised the alarm but the two small children died in the blaze two bodies found charred in the wreckage likely caused by a lamp explosion or accidental knock from a table.
In Barboursville Cumberland County three men robbed James Clayton after gagging his family on Leatherwood Creek. They burned him with hot stones and held his feet near the fire to force a confession. They took $1800 and fled onClayton’s horses. Clayton likely to die.
Washington on February 12 reports the national gold reserve at 100 million dollars with only 6 256 dollars needed to bring it to absolute full status. The update confirms the reserve remains largely untouched and secure.
In Curiaco, an elevator at Sprague Warner Co. wholesale grocery on Randolph Street plummeted from the fifth floor to the basement Friday afternoon. Michael Laughlin died instantly and Paul Stern, both company employees, was seriously injured.
Rockrorp Newfoundland February 12 John Hart has been sentenced by Judge Shaw to be hanged March 16 for the murder of his two sisters.
In Pineville Kentucky on February 12 Bob Marier was hanged for the murder of Mrs Mary Bowden. The drop occurred at 11 05 and he died thirteen minutes later after ten minutes of meditation on the scaffold. He did not confess. This marked Bell County Kentucky’s first legal hanging.
A cashier and village president John W. Love has vanished from Warxisa New York taking fifty thousand dollars of the First National Bank funds, leaving town behind.
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