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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1894
Page
4
A fragment from the Ames Intelligencer notes a claim that a race of Lilliputian ancestors of the Mexican Aztecs has been unearthed in East Tennessee. The brief item suggests archaeological speculation without detailing evidence or context.
Norway remains the only country not raising its annual cereal yield due to prevailing climatic conditions. The report attributes stagnation to weather factors impacting harvests globally.
A Connecticut schoolteacher rescued three men from drowning recently. The incident highlights swift action and courage by a local educator who stepped in to save lives. All three men were saved. two are married, and one was single at the time.
Col. AlTon R. Easton died in St. Louis at 87. He earned a national reputation for bravery in the Mexican and Black Hawk wars. Towns Easton in Maine and Alton in Illinois were named for him.
A report notes bands beating the fare banks with a tactic of single out robbery. They force dealers at point of a revolver to deal with the limit removed, reflecting a rise in armed theft in sports related crime.
A fragment from the Harleian MS in the British Museum predicts a stormy year and heavy cattle deaths. The text is criticized as worthless debris by the commentator.
In Tacoma Washington a standing order enforces a welfare style approach. A visiting tramp is given a free bath and scrubbed with soap and water before being interviewed. If able he is set to work or leaves. The plan aims to thin out professional tramps.
Weston retraced a long journey from New York to Albany drawing dense crowds along city streets. The event recalls his earlier feat twenty years ago walking from Portland to Chicago and shows his enduring endurance after a long gap.
A special session bill proposes restoring the lieuten ant general title in the army. Historically five officers held the rank: Washington, Scott, Grant, Sherman, and Phil Sheridan. The title originated with Washington in 1798 and ended when Sheridan died.
Grorst C Hunrex of Oakland California emerges from surgery with amnesia. A flying bolt fractured his skull and damaged the brain leaving him unable to remember his wife or mother. He also cannot read or write despite prior good education.
Tr is thirty four years after Blondin wowed the world by crossing Niagara Falls on a tight rope. He is nearing 70 and continues to perform, now entertaining patrons at London's Crystal Palace with his aerial feats.
The Santa Fe receivership adds over 9,000 miles to the already vast network operated under receivers. It pushes bankrupt line mileage above 30,000 miles, making 1893 a record year for railway receiverships.
The government credits a British commander stationed near the Pentecost islands for his prompt action avenging the massacre of an American crew and the subsequent cannibalistic feast. With no American warships nearby, humanity found a defender in the British commander.
A Pennsylvania farmer attempted to imitate Santa Claus by descending his home chimney. He became stuck at the chimney center, causing his family to flee in fear. The chimney was partially torn down and three men helped free him.
The aphorism urges a woman to resemble a nail by staying within bounds, an echo by speaking only when spoken to, and a town clock by being true and precise without making excess noise. It contrasts steadfast restraint with audible self-assertion.
A New York medical man announces successful transfusion in epilepsy treatment using material from sheep vital organs. Fresh preparations are prepared daily with care to ensure purity. Hypodermic puncture is made above the hip joint to deliver the nourishment to the nervous system.
In the year ending last October new national banks formed with total capitalization of 11.23 million dollars. There are 3796 banks now operating, over a quarter in eleven states including Pennsylvania 399 New York 284 Massachusetts 268 Ohio 244 Texas 222 Illinois 243 Iowa 164 Kansas 137 Nebraska 135 Indiana 114 Michigan 100 and New Jersey 0. Since February 25 1862 218 banks have passed to receivers, with over a quarter becoming insolvent in the year ending two months ago.
A Los Angeles dispatch notes the Mojave Indians hold witchcraft rites among three tribe members. The custom dates back immemorially and was highlighted by Col. A G Brackett twenty years ago. Authorities plan steps to address the practice while labeling the Mojaves as good Indians.
Senate and house actions surface on Hawaiian restoration, silver seigniorage and capital relocation. Fragments note resignations, Treasury payments, tariff block, and public fires. Idaho mineral values rise, iron ore output declines, notable deaths, crashes, fires, floods, and large property losses.
The 1893 report shows 4,603 railroad deaths, 188,356,940 dollars in free losses, 6,085 ocean deaths and 215 lake deaths, 6,615 murders, 126 legal executions, 200 lynchings, and a treasury deficit of 34,068,715. It notes 68,806 post offices, charitable giving of 33,319,866, and Hawaii policy debates. Gold, silver, and paper money totals are listed alongside tariff talks and debt figures.
Flames swept the Globe theater and several buildings in Boston causing about 500000 dollars in losses. Notable deaths include Mrs Puerse Johnson in Paterson and David J Williams at 103 in Saratoga. Six bodies found after a Buffalo boarding house fire.
At Warrensburg Charles Banks was hanged for the murder of Isaac Palmer on August 29, 1892. Joan E Harrow died in Mexico at age 64. He was an author and served in the con from 1884 to 1588. In Chicago Patrick Eugene Prendergast was found guilty of murdering Carter Harrison with hanging as the penalty.
Reports say twenty persons fell into the river and drowned during a dense fog in Amsterdam Holland. Authorities investigate the incident as rescue and recovery operations continue.
The senate was not in session on the 5th while the house rules were reported to govern tariff debate but failed to be adopted due to lack of a quorum. Reports cover drownings, hangings, fires, riots, bank failures, shipwrecks, and weekly financial clearings with large totals and year over year declines.
Washington learns that the US has conveyed its wishes to Hawaii's provisional government. President Dole promises a reply, likely unfavorable to the queen, as Amesty terms are discussed and forces in Honolulu brace for possible conflict.
Jackson Tennessee January 6 Howard the foreign claim swindler and clerical deceiver was sentenced by Judge Hammond to nine years and one month in the Columbus Ohio penitentiary a $1200 fine and the costs of two trials The court overruled the motion for a new trial and struck the defendant from the bar of lawyers in an address noting his conduct The sentence consumed much of the day and Howard showed no emotion
James Hoffman a state legislator was shot through the heart by an ambush rifle fire while traveling a field on his farm near Bessemer Alabama. Authorities sought a farm hand Huffman linked to dog stealing with a posse and vigilante group chasing the suspect amid threats of lynching.
The National Board of Trade will begin its twenty fourth annual session in Washington on January 23. Delegates from diverse commercial groups meet to discuss financial, commercial, and transportation matters to influence congressional action by presenting board recommendations.
Chief of Police Raitz returns from Indianapolis with Mrs Kohler who testified against her husband George Kohler for the nine year old murder of Mrs Gottlieb Stahl. She is still Kohler's wife and cannot testify. Kohler to be released though police believe him to be the killer.
In Birwinewam Alabama on January 1 a 14 year old boy George Farrar was found dead in the woods near Greenville with a gunshot wound. Irby McCarthen is jailed for the murder after a Christmas day fight over a gun. McCarthen says he shot in self defense.
In Sr. Peterspune January 6 report, diphtheria spreads through Sara toff government with numerous child deaths. Many towns see almost no survivors among youngsters.
Paris reports extreme cold as the Seine freezes and old people die from exposure. London and northern Europe endure blizzards while Berlin and Vienna face shortages of beds and fuel. Vessels are trapped, and many perish across Burgos Asturi as heavy snow socks the continent.
Mawawaaua Nicaragua January 6 Choluteca taken by storm Gen Villela defended bravely and 150 killed Gen Williams and officers captured Many wounded Villela retreated to Rancherias as invaders threatened reinforcements Ortiz ordered to invade Honduras Government imposes a $350000 forced loan on merchants.
Sol Collins of Spring Creek and his wife along with four children were burned when damp blasting powder in a keg near a stove exploded after he threw some into a fire. The blast ripped the roof off the house and eight others were burned. several escaped by jumping into a nearby creek. Doctors fear the injured will die.
Commissioner Lochren rules pensions are vested rights under the December 21 1898 act and orders removal of the suspension of Judge Long of Michigan’s pension. The decision follows the act securing pension payments as vested and cannot withhold further benefits.
Judge Hatch of McGregor Iowa fell from a bridge and broke both legs above the knees. The incident occurred on January 6 near the river crossing and caused serious injuries to the jurist.
Des Moines, Ind. Jan 6 The coroner's jury ruled Porter Scott died of heart disease brought on by overexertion after a sparring match Tuesday night. Silas Taft, jailed after the incident, was released.
Edwin Wendell, a 15 year old self confessed criminal, was sentenced to five years in prison at Waupun by Judge Webb for shooting a man aged 5 and wounding an elderly Hartman near Amherst on December 1.
Washington reports the ways and means committee backed a 2 percent tax on individual incomes over 4000 and on corporate net income, with a 10 cent whisky tax increase and playing cards tax lowered to 2 cents a pack. The panel also extended whisky bonded periods to eight years and dropped inheritance and perfumes taxes. Expected annual revenue totals about 60 million from corporations and individuals plus 10 million from whisky.
The monthly public debt statement shows a net debt rise of 6,861,662 with cash in treasury down 4,824,061. Total debt stands at 963,605,917, including interest bearing, stopped-interest, and noninterest components. Cash balance and gold reserve figures accompany the December report.
A Wednesday night blaze in Toledo began at 6:30 near F. M. Quales elevator on Madison and Water streets. Wind drove flames across Summit toward the chamber of commerce and Hartford blocks. about 200 offices and businesses burned. Losses exceed 1.3 million with many insured. two lives reportedly near, including Julian Odell. Fire under control by 9, militia aided. Telecommunication and service disrupted then restored.
Thousands gather as Leavenworth Kansas unveils a new steel draw bridge over the Missouri River. R. Anthony presides, engineer George L. Morrison oversees the test, and Burlington Rock Island cars join a gala parade. Construction began December 20 1892 with first iron laid October 1 and bridge finished December 15. total cost $670000.
The Russian Agricultural Gazette warns of a grim 1894 crop outlook due to mild winter and lack of snow. Specialist Ivanonstchenkoff writes to Grajadanin predicting widespread famine, with well informed persons sharing the fear of total crop destruction.
Blanche Elsey, 10, died from complications following an elbow vaccination given nearly two months earlier by a Paulding physician. Reports say she endured weeks of severe pain as a large wound formed and muscle loss occurred in her upper arm.
Gloucester fishermen reported a roughly prosperous year with the season's catch valued at 9 million dollars. Local crews and markets benefited from steady fishing and strong demand throughout the year.
Bellevue Louisiana January 4 Hiram Huber was shot dead by village marshal Henry Weston after Huber attacked his former wife at a dance and tried to stab the marshal Weston fired killing Huber in self defense and reported as a fatal shooting
Mavon Cuunx Pennsylvania January 4. The late Gen William Lilly Congressman at large left an estate valued over 1 million dollars. The state will receive 55000 dollars in probate taxes.
A blaze started around 6 30 P M in the third story of T H Hinchman Sons wholesale drug house and spread to adjacent buildings Standart Brothers wholesale hardware Edgar and Co sugar dealers and Louis Blitz and Co glass factory suffered heavy damage The total loss is estimated at about 250000 with 115000 insured for the Hinchman building and stock Standart Brothers loss likely equal to or near insurance.
Washington reports the death of George W. Savage United States consul at Dundee Scotland at age 60. He had suffered an illness for months and was born in New York. he previously served as consul at Belfast and was appointed in Cleveland's first term.
Five children drowned when the ice broke during skating on the Spree at Cottbus Brandenburg Wednesday. Twenty others were rescued with help from fellow skaters and shore residents.
Lixcots Nebraska January 5. Secretary Morton was denounced by the Nebraska Farmers Alliance and his retention in office declared an insult.
In Harrisburg on January 5 the Republican state convention named a candidate for congressman at large to fill the vacancy caused by General William Lilly's death. Galusha A. Grow was nominated by acclamation at the opera house.
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