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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1878
Page
2
Requiem masses for the late Pope were observed in many sizeable U S cities on Sunday and Monday, reflecting widespread mourning and reverence across the country.
U S securities rose in English money markets immediately after the silver bill passage deflating abroad gold theory of national discredits. The unexpected price advance signals market confidence and shifts in financial sentiment.
Tecomsen Sherman argues that the Indian who does not fit life around him will be removed. He notes that local life centers on post traders and Government agents, implying preservation depended on deceit and vice like lying cheating stealing and drinking.
The former governor seeks to ignite support for the Agricultural College while opponents tied to his family oppose its continuation. The criticized gatherings and past activities surrounding the college are invoked as evidence of decline and calls for its removal.
The nomination of Bayard Taylor as Minister to Germany is expected to be confirmed by the Senate. Taylor is fluent in German and French, has resided in Germany, and possesses broad knowledge of public questions and European politics. He is described as a man of large frame, impressive presence, pleasing manners, and fluent address, likely to be an ornament to the Berlin court.
The four year old McCrary son of the Secretary hosted a Sunday visit by Master Tommy Barnes. After church they played quietly until Barnes monopolized the toys, prompting McCrary to declare he would not receive Barnes next time.
The Nation questions Judge Whittaker's integrity suggesting he may be a defaulter while arguing Anderson's and Wells's cases do not merit trial by exceptionally pure judges. It critiques the Returning Board and endorses the idea that a bad judge can administer justice fairly, reflecting a cynical view of judicial office and the Board's influence.
Four crew members testify Captain Ankers spoke of following owners orders to wreck the ship and grain insurance gains. The ship’s carpenter recalls warning about seaworthiness and being told to stay silent. The article labels the accusation as premeditated wholesale murder with support from a fifth witness.
A bill introduces a crime for aiming a deadly weapon at a person in sport or earnest. The proposal seeks to curb reckless acts when loaded weapons are involved, amid public debate over safety and accountability.
The Silver Bill advances after a seventeen hour session ending 5 a.m. with 46 yeas to 21 nays. Windom Paddock and Kellogg supported the bill amid doubts about a veto. Debate centers on coinage limits, an Allison amendment, and a possible greenback reissuance. The House will consider the Senate bill next, with debate likely.
The act directs the minting of 412 grain silver dollars at a fixed monthly bullion purchase, authorizes Treasury purchases up to four million dollars monthly, and provides seigniorage accounting. It also calls for a Latin Union conference to set a gold silver ratio and bi metal money standards.
A vintage advertises Dr Moveball’s Long Syrup as a remedy for coughs colds asthma sore throat and pulmonary complaints. Consumers are urged to ask their druggist for a 4 ounce bottle priced at 26 cents, bold by J Jd Bousquet.
A renewed push for a Boone to Doonsboro street railway faces county seat opposition from Boone Pilot Mound township officials. A shooting last Saturday injured an Irish man. Around 1:30 Monday morning a kerosene lamp caused a fire in L. H. Pepper’s billiard hall basement, threatening nearby properties including C. J. Phipps hotel. an early fire engine saved the building and eggs stored there. Plunkett's theater troupe drew crowded houses this week.
Purxtep petitions circulate requesting the Boone County Board of Supervisors submit relocation of the county seat to a fall election. The city would provide a suitable site for courts if removal proceeds until new county buildings are built.
The West Union Gazette argues the agricultural college should merge into the State University but warns against actions that would impair the Agricultural College. The paper notes nine tenths of the state’s people work in agriculture and urges a meaningful agricultural school for youths.
The Boonsboro News announces it will suspend operations and close after its third volume. Publisher cites failing health and local economic decline as factors, thanking supporters while noting reduced business patronage and town struggles.
Chas Robinson was run over by a Rock Island train near Earlham and severely injured. The same issue notes a planned $20 000 expansion of Eldora business buildings and Cedar Rapids road extension from Holland, plus a Beaver Valley Mutual Fire Insurance Co. organized by Ackley farmers with A G Barnum among organizers. A Butler county treasurer is $1700 short, Ackley city marshal sued for $5000 over ejecting a man, and Iowa lawmakers urged road law reforms to empower County Boards to tax for roads and bridges.
Secretary of State Young declines to use his name again in connection with the office. Wells Persian Perfume Hackmetack Thomas Ames Iowa.
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