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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1895
Page
12
A comparison notes that automatic hanging differs from self inflicted death mainly by the mechanism of demise, as one results from external action while the latter is caused by the individual’s own action.
A fragment discusses safety concerns as explosions are linked to lax inspections. The text argues negligent inspectors should be held accountable and suggests closer scrutiny of boiler systems.
A dentist uses a small hammer to drive in a filling with repeated blows, yielding a longer lasting result. The analogy suggests advertising benefits from repeated, smaller efforts rather than a single large impact.
The Missouri decision in the Fraker case suggests a man may die in good faith rather than solely to defraud insurers, despite insurer opinions. The ruling underscores a nuanced view of cause of death and the intent behind it in insurance disputes.
The article notes that public reputation cannot prove innocence in blackmail and crookedness charges, remarking that many with spotless names have later been found guilty. It argues proof beyond past character is needed to establish innocence.
A fragment urges firm action to purge a perceived blot on civil and political life. It notes New York's current experience as a warning for every city with 50,000 residents or more, calling for decisive reform.
An accountant is examining the bank conditions as another cashier leaves. The piece suggests varying procedure by calling in the accountant before departures to give stockholders and depositors a chance to observe. The recommendation emphasizes proactive oversight.
A Los Angeles preacher asked his congregation to pray for a young woman seeking cleansing of sin. In response the young lady filed a $5000 lawsuit against him. The piece contrasts gratitude with boastful loan seekers.
Dr Parkhurst likens entrusting Byrnes with police reorganization to trusting Satan with hell. The Lexow probe suggests Byrnes either knew of department corruption or is too innocent to have any police role.
The San Francisco Chronicle argues that tree planting is a profitable business. It notes farmers must see material gains for efforts driven by sentiment to succeed, and that forest preservation hinges on recognizing profit, comparing US and European practices.
Philadelphia lady teachers demanded pay parity with male colleagues grade for grade and the school board proposed lowering male salaries to match. A Cincinnati newspaper staff asked for a chair per reporter and a manager instantly fired a reporter to balance the seats.
A Vienna bank teller died after repeatedly moistening his fingers with his lips to count money. The piece notes warnings to use a wet sponge instead and warns of the dangers of old greasy currency spreading poison. The piece treats the event as a cautionary tale about contamination risks in money handling.
In a fatal scaffold collapse in New Jersey a contractor faces penalties after a court found the scaffold dangerously flimsy. One worker died and two were seriously injured when the structure tumbled down. The judge declares that merely a fine is inadequate for such carelessness.
The New York house show finished with a deficit of 26009 dollars as management covered the costs for costumes and related expenses.
Judge Spurrier of Polk county orders saloon men to prove their petition has sufficient signatures. The region reports on various Iowa local matters including missing ex-congressman Walt Butler's return, charity flour aid to Nebraskans, and other incidents across Dubuque, Creston, and nearby towns.
A Japanese dispatch says peace cannot be established until Pekin is captured. The king of Corea declares independence. Debs and other Railway Union leaders surrender to federal authorities and are jailed in Woodstock Illinois as habeas corpus petitions head to the Supreme Court. Anna asylum burns. animals saved. Austrian minister protests sugar duties. fears retaliation on American meat and grain. AMortality in England. 32% loss from recent disaster. Cincinnati official Sparks admits burglary scheme. Antwerp reports Belgium bans U S cattle imports, closing continental ports.
Winifred B. Smith, 25, prominent Indianapolis figure and stepson of Dr. Wands, was arraigned for the murder of Weston B. Thomas. The case likely won’t go to a jury until next week. Thomas, 28, secretary and treasurer of American Nail Works of Anderson, was worth about $400,000 and married a year. The fatal quarrel at a city resort occurred after both men drank, over a woman Smith had brought there.
Des Moines January 7 1895 summary lists 382 U S patents issued January 1 1895 with Iowa 12 Nebraska 8 Minnesota 6 Missouri 12 Nich olds 39 New York 64 and 4312 applications pending in 1894 while examiners were not more than two months behind. Described patent by M F Larsh of Des Moines involves a screw clamp with mating jaws coils and wire fittings. Solicitors of Patents G and J Ratou Orawie offer patent information and addons for inventors.
Claus A. Blix t is arraigned in Minneapolis for the murder of Catherine Ging the milliner shot and left dying by the roadside. The court crowded as R R O'Dell defended and County Attorney Nye prosecuted with a temporary insanity plea argued due to alleged stimulant provocation by Hayward.
In Shelbyville Indiana on January 6 a farmer near Fort Branch reportedly abused his daughter. After a Whitecap warning, he confronted several boys at midnight injuring one, Henry Vussey, who died, while another boy was badly wounded.
Circuit Judge Fouke sets aside the bank’s judgment against A S Seibe to allow Havens Geddes Co and Terre Haute Shoe Co to file claims as first liens on Seibe assets. Terre Haute firms claim about 5 000 to 6 000 dollars. First National Bank of Fana plans to appeal.
Former U S secretary of state Mr Foster says he will act as private counsel and adviser to Chinese peace commissioners. Negotiations will be in Kobe with talks moved to Hirosima, he cannot attend sittings, and he declines to discuss settlement terms or length of absence.
A rumor from Washinecrow reports a painful estrangement between Truxton Beale and his wife Hattie Blaine Beale daughter of the late James G. Blaine. The couple wed about two years ago in a notable social event and the separation, while not confirmed, is said to be effectively complete.
An advertisement lists numerous Iowa names and cities endorsing Schrage's 1,000,000 Rheumatic Cure with claims of truthful testers and wide endorsements. It cites Dr J C W Coxe in Washington and other figures like Mrs John A Logan, aiming to persuade readers to purchase by mail.
A blaze swept the Baumgarten block in Bay City Michigan early yesterday morning causing a $65,000 fire loss. Huyck Ritcke druggists report total loss valued at $15,000 with insurance, Baumgarten Bros grocers also insured for $40,000, while Dan Baumgarten’s property on the block is listed at $40,000 with full coverage.
In TorpEra Kansas eight candidates remain in the race for the state senate. C. E. Lobdell is now nearly certain to be elected speaker of the lower house at today’s caucus. The senatorship contest continues with eight candidates still in the field.
Price the escaped murderer and counterfeiter Young were captured by Deputies Prothers and Moore near Gila Bend. A fierce fight followed. Price was mortally wounded and Young had a broken leg.
A Buenos Aires dispatch reports a secret session in congress approving a $10,000,000 war credit to prepare for a possible clash with Chile over the frontier.
Curiaco January 7 reports the range of quotations on the Chicago Board of Trade for today. The table lists bid and ask levels across commodities and futures contracts traded on the exchange.
In Van Buren county Arkansas a clash between officers and moonshiners left Putnam shot and killed and his 17 year old nephew mortally wounded. Two moonshiners were captured and no officers were hurt.
Sheriff Van Arstdale shot and mortally wounded Dr. F. N. Harrod in Harnoppsure Kentucky. The incident is linked to a political ecard circulated after the recent election harming Van Arstdale’s character.
Urgent deficiency bill amends tariff law to strike income tax and add wool duty. Morgan discusses Nicaragua canal. House debates currency bill with multiple members speaking. Lodge questions U S ships at Honolulu. eulogies for Senator Colquitt. Bitter clashes mark currency debate.
Maine Governor Cleaves inaugurated for second time and Senator Frye renominated. New Hampshire Governor Bushiel and Massachusetts Governor Greenhalge inaugurated. Nebraska Governor Holcomb inducted. Missouri Republicans organize the house. Lincoln caucus nominates Thurston for senator. Colorado renominates Senator Walcott. Michigan nominates Senator McMillan and Burrows for unexpired term. New Mexico House deadlocked.
A committee from the Hocking Valley Labor and Trades union arrived in Columbus to present a petition to Gov. McKinley asking for relief for the unemployed in Nelsonville and nearby areas. The union comprises about 1,800 men under instruction, with a total of 8,400 members including women and children.
Borst Idaho January 9 lawmakers mostly in Boise yet no clear view of Shoup versus Judge Sweet strength in the senatorial race. Each side claims confidence. Populists, fifteen members, likely back Col. Crook, governor candidate two years ago.
The item surveys a magazine issue featuring Kipling stories and works by Dean, Mrs Trask, Mrs Harrison, Albion Tourgee, with poetry by Edison Arnold and others. It highlights numerous illustrators, a photography article, travel essays by Napoleon Ney and Froude Gosse, and a turf story collection. It notes Julian Ralph’s Charleston article in January Harper’s and praises Charleston as winter’s sunny focal point.
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