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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1890
Page
4
A letter from Capt. Woodhouse reports that Nelson and three crew members of the Enterprise of Sydney along with a Boat Steerer from Elma Fisher were killed and eaten by cannibals on Hammond Island in the Solomon group while trading for copra. Royalist shelled a village in response.
Advices from Memphis report the Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis Road set a thro rate of 22 cents per 100 from Kansas City to New Orleans on export grain to offset the Eastern cut to 20 cents from Chicago to the Atlantic seaboard. This spurs a surge in grain moved through Memphis for Gulf and South Atlantic ports. More than 12,000,000 bushels will travel to Mobile and New Orleans for export to Liverpool. Southern lines push to handle the load.
Police reported Charles Shelar killed his wife and three children in their Niles home. The bodies were found with throats cut, arranged across the house while Shelar, allegedly in a crisis, allegedly took his own life after purchasing a razor the previous evening.
Mrs Denia T Parnell mother of Irish patriot Charles Stewart Parnell has been freed from financial distress by a fund raised by friends. Since the announcement of her condition she has received about 5000 dollars, lifting her above want and enabling payment of her debts.
In a local incident two youths, Hugh Lawson age 13 and Lewis Keeubler age 14, were reported killed after a quarrel. Authorities investigating the circumstances and motive behind the fatal confrontation.
In Livingston County Kentucky a scuffle over a ball led to W. stabbing N L with a pocket knife, severing the jugular vein and killing him. The victim was left dying while W. was jailed in Smithland after the incident near Golconda across the river.
A dispatch reports a probable settlement of the tanners strike soon as Knights of Labormen confer with the Manufacturers' Association after State Board of Arbitration failed. The strike has already cost about $100,000 in losses.
A Paris influenza wave tightens its grip across departments. President Carnot nears recovery while Mme Carnot falls ill. A St Helier dispatch reports General Boulanger attacked and confined to bed.
Letters from Boston reveal Jake Gaudaur and John Teemer ready to contest Charles H. Thayer's $5,000 purse and the world single scull championship. Thayer may permit ex-Kemp and Stainsbury of Australia to enter if they wish to compete.
The President sent to the Senate nominations for Milton as Collector Internal Revenue for the District of Oregon Lansford of the Second Artillery to be Second Lieutenant in the Sixth Cavalry and Thomas W Lord from First Lieutenant to Captain on the retired list.
In Paris a noisy 600 strong Boulangist meeting adopted a resolution protesting the election of Jaffrin to the Chamber. Speakers included MM Laguerre Laisant and others in the uproarious gathering.
The steamer Lassell reached New York after departing Rio de Janeiro December 1. Captain Randle reported calm conditions during the voyage and a pene appears reconciled to the new order of things.
The City of Paris arrived in New York from Liverpool with 322 cabin and 306 steerage passengers. It reported unusually bad weather early in the voyage and a hurricane on December 15, but suffered no damage and one steerage passenger sustained a minor injury.
Suerirr Exhur and son tried to arrest Jim Burgess John Hanton and John Newton for illegally carrying intoxicants. A gunfight killed George Knight the sheriff's son and wounded the sheriff. Burgess was shot in the leg, and the outlaws escaped. Fourteen White Caps visited Minersville and chastised George A. Sweet for immoral practices. Four of the White Caps were arrested on Sweet's complaint and held for trial.
Trenant backed Skinner and Kittleman conspired to throw a race with Frank Ames backing Kittleman in a 75 yard sprint run in 74 seconds. Tom Winnins of Kansas City acted as stakeholder. In Cincinnati a U S Court cleared William Means and John RK De Camp of false returns for a bank. Nail City and Kate Waters collided near Portsmouth Ohio sinking Kate Waters with about $4000 loss but no lives lost.
Jake Kilrain and his counsel petitioned Gov. Lowry for clemency asking remission of imprisonment upon paying a $200 fine and court costs. The Governor refused to interfere with the sentence. A Key West dispatch notes a large Cuban torch light procession in honor of Cuba’s independence. A Columbia dispatch reports a Senate death of a bill repealing a civil rights statute.
The Senate receives nominations for military ranks including Second Lieutenant Edwin B. Babbitt and First Lieutenant Ormond M. Lassak, with others in the Ordnance and Infantry branches. Treasury positions list Johnston in Charleston, Osborne in Superior, and Burdsall as port of Cincinnati assessor, among others. House clerks see McPherson appoint two reading clerks, Reeve replacing Petit, Maxham replacing Martin, plus Broadwell as resolution clerk, Morris as clerk, and McArthur as assistant file clerk.
A Hellena Montana dispatch notes ongoing deadlock as Gov Toole sends his message to the Senate while Democrats refuse to organize the Senate and House as a legal body. A Bismarck North Dakota report says the prohibitory bill passed both chambers and awaits Gov Miller’s signature. Liquor interests have spent over $100,000 and foresee emigration after the law.
Emin F an foro Bagamoyo is declared entirely out of danger and moving rapidly toward full recovery. The Italian Chamber of Deputies passed a bill stripping clergy of control of charities by a vote of 196 to 98, drawing Vatican opposition and condemnation. Robert Browning to be buried in Westminster Abbey at noon on the 31st inst.
The Sioux chiefs left the White House after paying respects to the President and expressed satisfaction with the cession of half their Dakota reservation. Venezuela elevates its mission to Envoy Extraordinary, and Brazil reports a U S alliance. Quarterly dividends are declared by Rock Island and Canada Southern. Dun and Bradstreet notes 342 business failures. Depew denies Vanderbilt purchase of the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg line.
London dispatch reports Charles Stuart Parnell greeted by large crowds on arrival at Nottingham. He defended the Land League and home rule as national regeneration, urged Irish industrial development, criticized Balfour’s railway plans, and questioned the Times and the Parnell Commission while defending the Irish nation.
A New York dispatch reports lineman Daniel Montague of the United States Illuminating Company fell from a cross-bar on a pole in front of the Chemical Bank on Broadway. He landed among wires and onto a stone sidewalk, rolling into a building basement, after trying to lower wires to protect them from city laborers. He was taken to Chambers Street Hospital.
A heater explosion in the basement of the United States Express shipping office at Harrison and Sherman streets caused a door and roof damage. Several people were present upstairs but none killed. John Fredericks was buried under debris and badly injured.
Rumors say Claus Spreckels Se 1 World reports the sugar trust holds from 12 million to not disclosed cash in the treasury and pressures banks not to lend on sugar trust certificates. The claim suggests deliberate price suppression to buy certificates cheaply. Another rumor links Havemeyer associates with Spreckels over acquiring the Philadelphia refinery.
A Waterville Maine dispatch reports the Democratic State committee plans to strengthen party organization statewide and push resubmission of the prohibitory amendment as the leading campaign issue. Proponents cite Rhode Island and Iowa examples of bold party action.
The Ohio Supreme Court held the biennial elections constitutional amendment was not legally adopted as a majority of all votes cast at a general election must be affirmative. The decision clarifies that changing the constitution requires a majority of all votes in a general election.
A post office scene shows an elderly woman lamenting supposed changes in men and marriage. She argues men now seek wealth and status, contrasting with her youth when a man would not rely on his wife. The exchange centers on reputations and social behavior. Texas Siftings.
A fragment from the Kentucky State Journal depicts a casual exchange about an editor’s whereabouts and past social drinking, followed by a remark that the editor is in and a subsequent period of business activity. The passage alludes to themes of employment at an abattoir and attire linked to killing.
A young man vows in marriage to a woman that he cannot live without her but after the wedding he frequently swears at her, leaving him unable to live with her.
A Brooklyn alderman was inaccurately labeled as an escaped state prisoner in a newspaper report. The paper later apologized and clarified that he had served out both terms.
A compact remark notes that while a boy may err in other matters, he reliably gets to the point in time. The quote highlights punctuality as a dependable trait in youth.
Chicago dispatch details State's Attorney Longenecker questioning juror John Culver after the Cronin trial. Culver and banker S A Kean met in Longenecker's office where a sharp exchange followed Culver's claim of conscientious jury service. Investigators collect affidavits and review a letter found in Juror Dix pocket suggesting bribery aims.
Chicago dispatch reports a meeting of Western States Passenger Associations managers voting to dissolve the group effective January 1. Wisconsin Central offered to stay if members could withdraw with 60 days notice and a $1.50 first class fare differential, but other roads rejected. Burlington & Northern and Minneapolis & St. Louis had already announced withdrawal.
Washington dispatch notes Senator Morgan introduced a resolution congratulating Brazil on its peaceful assumption of self government and directing the President to notify the new republic of US recognition and treaty rights. A House bill by Rep. McMillin echoes the recognition request to the Secretary of State.
New Orleans dispatch reports David Bidwell aged 68 a veteran theatrical manager who ran the Academy of Music and St Charles theaters in New Orleans. He was a partner in Spalding Rogers Bidwell who built the Olympic theater in St Louis and leased Memphis and Mobile theaters. He was among the oldest active managers aside from J H McVicker of Chicago.
About 1,000 coal miners at the Walston and Adrian mines employed by the Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron company walk out. They demand higher pay for clay vein work, rent reductions, and a company levy to fund the Miners Relief committee. Company officials confirm the strike.
Paris reports the Chamber of Deputies rejected amnesty for Boulang er and condemned associates by 333 to 41 and refused amnesty for strikers who violated the law by 199 to 155. It also nullified the Poulangist M Leur’s Neuilly election by 204 to 198 amid a 2,000 vote margin over the Republican rival.
Two freight trains on the Hocking Valley road collide on a trestle near Delaware Chico. A fireman and an engineer suffer fatal injuries in the wreck.
A Winstere dispatch reports a lumberman who explored the north asserts the Canadian government has lost about 3 million dollars in timber dues since 1482 due to fires allegedly set by Indians to drive out game and signal allies.
William May Howitt of Waterloo Iowa was thrown from his wagon when his team ran away and was instantly killed. He was among the county’s first settlers.
Rupert Harroart aged 21 of Merrill Massachusetts was run over and killed in a traffic incident. Police investigated and identified the driver and circumstances surrounding the crash.
The Senate and House debates cover a Navy information request on private organizations, a Mexico Texas canal survey funded at 25000, and a Brazil recognition push. Executives announce numerous confirmations, and a holiday recess is approved with wide bill activity and new committee structures.
A wry quote from the Chicago Ledger notes a shopkeeper who clocks his store every night to save time, illustrating a quirky habit used as a humorous measure of efficiency.
A Chicago Ledger item quotes a worker asking about residence and replying that he lives in the attic and only earned ten dollars. The exchange highlights low wages and housing strain reflected in a brief humorous snippet.
A newly organized Tower Council of London aims to erect a tower at least 1,200 feet high. Prizes of 500 and 1,200 dollars are offered for designs received by the February 1890 deadline.
A 320 foot deep find in Pise City Idaho uncovers what is believed to be the oldest mark of human life, a flint idol. The relic is being studied by Professor G Frederick Berlin of Lyons Ophthalm Demus College, with forthcoming tests planned to reveal its origin and significance.
R G Dun & Co reports mild weather raises trading trouble with coal mines idling over 4,000 workers and curtailing textile and shoe trades. Despite fewer failures than last year, 342 business failures loom. Money remains accessible with call rates around 6 percent as markets show dullness in stocks and commodities while wheat and corn edge higher.
London reports Sir Francis de Winton publishes a letter from Stanley dated Aug 3 from Usalala. Stanley objects to press critique of Emin Pasha relief efforts, defends Tippoo Tib salary, argues peace if parties stay honest, defends Barttelot’s conduct, notes Barttelot’s inexperience and language gap, cites interpreter issues, and denies Congo atrocity claims linked to execution photographs.
In Bangs Texas on the San Angelo branch an early morning holdup left Brakeman Penn mortally wounded after he fired on four robbers who seized guard Al Wolf. The express car was robbed of about 42 dollars before guards pursued the gang with bloodhounds. no arrests yet.
Capt J H Freeman Lloyds surveyor and R Colton of Colton Bell Co perished from foul gas in the hold of the ship Durham while inspecting scorched wheat. Grain inspector A J Gove survived after staggering to deck. Stevedores rushed aboard but rescue attempts failed.
Rio Janeiro dispatches to London denounce reports of a troop mutiny as false. Soldiers who rebelled while off duty surrendered. government pledges firm order and justice. Barboza states revolutionaries oppose slavery and seek civil liberty and administrative reform with no military aims.
Report states the Russian Imperial Academy of Arts plans to exclude Jewish applicants from membership. In other items a ship captain suspended for a year and the mate for three months after an incident near Stranrear.
Miss Smith challenges Algernon about a large woman being a bouncer while Algernon questions if Miss Smith’s father is the likely bouncer, in a concise Arcola Record dialogue snippet.
The St Jacobs Oil Calendar for 1889 90 is praised for rich information humor rhyme and many autographs of prominent men. It offers Free Music and is published by Tae Charies A VoorL ER Co Baltimore Md. Copies are available at druggists or by sending a two cent stamp.
Advocate Forster recounts a hunting trip near Wallendorf Hungary where a bear charged him at close range. He fired twice bringing the bear down then narrowly escaped as the animal fought back. Dogs aided by grabbing the bear and saving his leg from further injury.
Val Wert of Ohio reports severe sciatic rheumatism with the hip sinking and one year of disability. After trying doctors and various remedies, he credits Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup of Hines and Son with relief after four bottles. The testimonial is certified by Hidges & Son.
The willow trees prove their value in saving stream banks from freshets by stabilizing soil with rooted systems that grip surface soil and reach under the water. Proper sodding and control of spread prevent unwanted current disruption, offering a preventative protection and easier maintenance.
The world famous Hostetter's Stomach Bitters gains renewed notice as its almanac returns for 1890. The Hostetter Company of Pittsburgh, Pa, employs 60 workers in its Almanac department and ships a multilingual medical treatise annually, available free from druggists and country dealers nationwide.
A Market Street store in Philadelphia displays a one of a kind porter suite upholstered with palm leaf fans forming the seat back and table top. The gilded bent wood frame supports the fans and the design matches Paris Exposition models. It was custom made for a West Philadelphia residence and the only other set is in New York.
By local application they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucus lining of the Eustachian Tube. When inflamed you have a rambi sound or imperfect hearing and hearing will be destroyed unless inflammation is removed and the tube restored to normal. Nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh, an inflamed mucus surface. We will pay one hundred dollars for any deafness case caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure does not help. Send for circulars, free. J CHENEY CO Toledo OH.
A letter from an older reader scolds young women for cosmetics. The writer mocks complexion changes and warns that white makeup can look blue, rouge can appear magenta, eye outlines seem beadlike, lip color bleeds brown, and brows become uneven.
A dispute erupts over alleged defamation with a suit seeking 52000 in damages while rumors and insults flare. Attorneys offer a compromise including costs and 25 dollars as a settlement, amid a vivid local exchange. Kemp's Balsam ad promotes throat and lung relief with trial bottle offers at druggists.
A tale from New London where Josiah F. Brown explains a fence plan with a signed notice detailing owner ship timber lumber nails and land area. A morning visitor arrives to ask if the fence will be painted or whitewashed revealing the Yankee’s relentless curiosity.
An advertisement urges every family to have Syrup of Figs as a remedy for costive or bilious conditions. It promotes 50c and $1 bottles available from leading druggists.
A Louisville Courier Journal correspondent on the Presidents Southern trip was struck by a falling timber and carried to the President’s car after Mrs Hayes ordered aid. The journalist recovered after taking a dose of Katinoot 4, then protested against water being added to the Bourbon.
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