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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1893
Page
10
A Turkish tale describes a bicycle as the devil's chariot while Japan enforces marriages for unwed women by state intervention. The French Republic has spent £40,000,000 on improving waterways spanning 7,456 miles. All these efforts are stated as free.
The era sees Carnetine rise as a fashion trend while men ponder striding into streetcar paths. The tone mocks vanity and urban risk as pedestrians weigh right of way against transit practicality.
California at the November election cast 187,958 votes for the Proposition to elect United States senators by a di Test vote of the people, and 14,342 against it. An educational qualification for voters was favored by 151,320 and opposed by 4,059.
The Pacific coast territory comprises California Oregon and Washington on the Pacific coast with Idaho Nevada and the northern Arizona region considered tributary to them for commercial purposes.
Mary M Ayverson sues Louis C Anderson for 25000 damages claiming he courted her after a separation, promised to remarry, then married another woman. The case hinges on breach of promise and recaptured her heart.
The text notes Aristophanes' view that demagogues need vile voice and low birth, but modern success favors a soft voice and gentle breeding. The recipe metaphor suggests mending and flavoring messages to suit public taste, with an emphasis on tact and persuasion over raw mangling.
The Northampton re entry murder trial saw the jurors dine in their room. One juror left to post a letter, prompting a sharp rebuke from the judge and a $250 fine. The judge then dismissed the jury and a new panel was impaneled.
The text lists ages of presidents at inauguration, noting Cleveland will be about 56, near the average. It ranks oldest Harrison at 68, Taylor 65, Jackson 62, youngest Grant 47, and others 58 to 51, with Cleveland at 48 previously and Grant as the youngest.
J. B. Piza of Piza and York eclipsed the best English long distance time by riding a special train after missing a Dublin mail connection. He covered 180 miles in 200 minutes, while the Teutonic started at Queenstown and eventually arrived after a rapid steamer dash. cheers followed as passengers welcomed him and his nephews were mentioned.
The Kansas City Star criticizes overreach in the legal system. It argues that clever lawyers shield violators and urges electing judges who laugh at shysty practices. It calls for more justice and less mere law in criminal courts.
The steamship Saab from Bremen arrived in quarantine in New York. Captain Ringk described the voyage as among the roughest he had experienced with extremely cold weather continuing until near New York. Lifeboats on the starboard side were damaged, ventilators bent, and passengers stayed under deck for the entire trip.
Reports say placer gold has been found 150 miles from Durango Colorado in southern Utah. Excitement runs high as the Chicago Journal notes the discovery could reshape business and money if true, though many fear the riches are exaggerated while capitalists are being pitched.
The 1892 railroad construction in the United States totals about 4,062 miles, roughly 10 percent less than 1891. In the last quarter century the pace mostly kept ahead of demand, with 289 lines built and the average length near fourteen miles. The nation’s total railroad mileage reaches 174,663 miles, with about 52,000 miles added in recent years.
An April report describes Gen Dreexrverm using dynamite and other devices to induce rain in Texas. A hydrogen gas tank leak led to a wagon of paralyzed rattlesnakes and a missing jack rabbit. Experimental blasts near the earth allegedly killed many rattlesnakes rabbits and wizards.
The Week reports grain in storage on the 27th: Wheat 79,885,000. corn 11,126,000. oats 6,675,000. rye 1,197,000. barley 2,280,000 bushels. It notes the death of Mrs. Liri Lesczynsky in Washington, born in Wilna, Russia, in 1760s, who emigrated two and a half years ago. Pension records show twenty Revolutionary War widows still receive pensions.
Reports from New England and beyond detail suicides in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, a deadly fire in Wyoming New York with heavy losses, a mass killing in Worcester, a congressman’s death in New Hampshire, a reported murder suicide in Paterson New Jersey, and a yacht race result. Also noted are charitable intentions of Helen Gould, a Massachusetts governor’s pardon, a fatal dynamite blast in Long Island City, a broker firm failure in New York, prison break attempts in Syracuse, and related crime and finance events from the era.
In Chicago a saloon row left William C. Lattin dead, marking the thirty fourth witness in the Cronin murder case to die since the trial ended. The item lists numerous other calamities and news items across the country from St Louis to Texas and Indiana.
A series of tragedies and incidents reported nationwide include four deaths from a natural gas fire, Bank of Fairfax in Maryland closed with $12000 losses, a Leon Kansas family perishing in a home blaze, a Boston opium rendezvous exposed, a Sutter County levee breach flooding 50000 acres, Springfield Ohio widow misfortune, a Duke and Blurus Georgia sawmill boiler blast killing three, death of comedian Bob Slavin in Toledo, a Chicago streetcar collision killing four and injuring eleven, a mob hanging in Louisiana, San Francisco opium seizure aboard Oceanic, Gardnersville Kentucky drunken killings, G A R announces chaplains association, and Missouri judge Barton Bates dies in St. Louis.
A compilation of varied 1890s world items notes German and Swedish political shifts, Russian famine relief, Mexico and Spain violence, a Quebec law change allowing women to practice, and diplomatic moves. It mentions Pasteur’s 70th birthday, a 110th birthday, drownings in Canada and Ontario, and Russia’s anti Semitic pressures amid czarist reforms.
A mercantile agency notes 1892 as the most prosperous year in business history with exports and imports at record highs around $70 million. Internal revenue receipts for five months reach $70,045,070, up $5,712,876. Other items include executions for 1887 murder, bribes settled, and a rash of financial and criminal events across the United States.
A Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago express crashed into a crowded Forty seventh street car at Stewart avenue Chicago killing four people and injuring twelve. Victims include John Blaha Archibald McAndrews and a woman identified as Mrs Carson. Rescue crews hurried to the wreck as frost coated tracks and a dense crowd hampered efforts. Police detained six, including Conductor Bernard O Connor and Driver Patrick Stanley, as investigations focus on crossing duties speed and signals.
The New York presbytery, as a trial court, voted against sustaining six charges against Prof. Briggs. Final tallies ranged from 49 to 72 against sustaining, and 53 to 72. The case is headed for appeal to the general assembly in Washington.
Chicago December 28 Orange Judd editor of the Orange Judd Farmer died suddenly at his Evanston home after a hemorrhage following a Christmas visit to Chicago He was born in 1822 near Niagara Falls and built a career shaping agricultural journalism He originated the international Sunday school lesson system and the crop reporting percentage system and helped found a leading American agricultural publishing house.
New York December 31 A H Fairchild a renowned marine diver died in 35 feet of water at the Inman line pier North River. He carried dynamite to blast the rocky bottom when an underwater explosion crushed his helmet and ruptured his heart killing him almost instantly.
At a festival near Porter in Gallia County, Ohio, a dispute over alleged impropriety led to Clark Watkins attacking Mrs Peter Watkins escort with two dirks. In the ensuing clash Peter Watkins was killed, James Harris suffered a fractured skull and knife injuries, and a boy named Grover was stabbed in the eye.
Judge John R. Sharpstein, born May 23, 1823 in Richmond, died after paralysis in San Francisco. He practiced law in Wisconsin, edited the Milwaukee News, served in the Wisconsin legislature, moved to California in 1864, and served as justice on the California supreme court after 1876.
Fair women Mrs. Cleveland joins the National Press League. Lucy Webb WCTU of Minneapolis considers building a home for newsboys. Mrs. Peary may not join her husband on Arctic voyage. Mrs. Stavenson, 83, known Kentucky history authority, is vp elect’s mother. Mrs. J. W. Delano preserves Laura Keene silk from Lincoln assassination night. The actress helped tend Lincoln's wounded after the attack.
Gibraltar boasts over seventy miles of rock tunnels. Vitellius dish featured pheasants brains nightingales tongues and fish liver. Opium trade licenses run to 10 417 shops serving 228 million people. A English girl Cushon convicted for pinning a baby. Dahomey language Pope or Dohomi aiding Christian missions.
The corner stone of the Cathedral church of St John the Divine was laid in New York on December 28 by Rt. Rev. Henry C Potter. A large crowd witnessed the ceremony beside the foundation and tented site on West 110th Street. The cathedral aims to serve all people with seven chapels of tongues and services in seven languages. Land cost $850,000 and the site value has doubled. estimated total cost runs to 5 to 10 million dollars. The project has drawn substantial private subscriptions including a major gift from a Presbyterian.
The Allegheny Monongahela and Ohio rivers are completely frozen at PirrspurGu Pa stopping all river traffic for the first time in many years.
Dennis Garrity sixty five and his wife Bridget janitors of 67 69 Nassau street were found in their top floor sleeping room with the room full of gas two jets open Bridget dead Garrity unconscious in the same room The Mississippi river at St Louis is iced over from shore to shore suspending navigation with boats tied up and no near prospect of resuming traffic
The text highlights Jay Govunp’s immense wealth and generosity, Miss Herreshoff’s marine architecture insight, Senator Kenna’s premier photographic setup in Washington, and an anecdote about ex Governor Windom recalling an ill fated speech in Ohio. It sketches prominent figures and their talents or moments in public life.
A dinner surprise featured edible grape leaves with grape seeds. Ribbon trimming favors a huge bow on coats with silk ball ends. New towel racks display triangle celluloid inserts with ribbon and bow. Sorbet presented in antique ice cups atop dark green reflective plates. Silver name checks for travel bags emerge as stylish gifts, echoing practical leather alternatives.
A compact montage of maxims on voting energy thrift and speech, citing lines from Boston Globe and periodical quips. It contrasts prudent planning with wasteful reliance on others and warns against unsaid words and undone deeds.
Whitram Walport Astor visits the British Museum to gather material for a historical novel. Emile Zola earns three cents a word for serial publication, higher than Dumds' seven cents a line. Gothop the composer says his first stations come while playing cards, a shift from his Faust era games.
The Big Four Route advertises solid vestibulated trains with heated cars and palatial dining, offering through service to Cincinnati and connections with Queen & Crescent, Louisville & Nashville, Kentucky Central, and Chesapeake & Ohio. Low rates to Asheville, New Orleans, Savannah, Jacksonville, and other southern destinations are available through agent offices nationwide.
Miss C. G. McClair a Elmira New York School teacher writes of relief from dyspepsia after using August Flower. She details first term away from home and dieting without help before trying the remedy and noting quick recovery the next day.
An editoral style note contrasts Lilly Langtry's health with stomach illness and promotes Laxative Gum Drops from Sylvan Remedy Co. in Peoria Illinois as a mild, pleasant remedy for digestive maladies.
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