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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1890
Page
4
Political gossip and railroad rumors mingle with personal mentions as electric flashes report minor occurrences and events across cities. Conflagrations and accidents surface in brief items, with crime notes and notable personal notices adding to the rapid telegraphy.
Congress reconvened on the 6th with no business of special importance transacted. A large number of bills were introduced in both houses. Indiana's Ian Bynum introduced a resolution to appoint a committee to investigate the U S District Attorney in Indianapolis, focusing on the Dudley case.
The Interstate Commerce Commission report to Congress notes increased railroad rates over the past year as evidence the law’s effect is not harmful. It recommends minor amendments and new legislation including banning commissions between railways for passenger traffic and outside solicitation, abolishing “sane beckerage,” regulating car mileage, and extending the law to common water carriers.
A Pennsylvania railroad mail train killed four men on a single run. At Tyrone Yardmaster Adam Wolf and conductor Robert Worley were struck while on the track. Near Benn's Creek two unknown Hungarian workers were also killed after stepping onto the rails.
In San Francisco Superior Court Judge Jopen Walllace rules the American Sugar Refining Co forfeits its California charter after joining the sugar trust. The judgment includes 5000 dollars and costs. A separate report details a Fall Brook Railroad wreck near Wellsboro Pennsylvania where a bridge collapse killed three men and injured eighteen.
The Lee Deming Grocery Company of St. Louis confesses judgment in favor of Julius Walff of New York for 68000. Attachments filed for small amounts. Liabilities total 242000. assets 262000. Principal creditors located in New York Philadelphia Boston and San Francisco.
The President sent many appointments including Hiram Knowles for District Judge in Montana and Robert H. Pauli for U S Marshal in Arizona. Other nominees span Ohio Iowa Michigan Oregon and Montana. A.B. Chillicothe Missouri resident Henry Buchanan of the Buchanan Comedy Troupe was killed and robbed by poisoned liquor. Wallace is arrested on charges.
Charles Lever junior, son of the Irish novelist and noted scientific electrician, was found dead in his Dublin bed. Doctors report heart disease caused the death.
The main hotel in Hiawatha Kansas burned down with guests escaping by jumping from windows. Loss is about 20000 dollars with 7000 dollars insured.
The Berlin Kreuz Zeitung discusses labor trouble and relief that German employers must grant workmen privileges akin to those enjoyed by English workers, especially regarding trades unions.
In Atchison Kansas Louis Kurts aged 15 shot himself fatally after jealousy over Nellie Burlesham aged 13 who preferred another boy. The incident reflects a youth love triangle ending in tragedy.
New York New Year banquet for 50 district messenger boys. In Bellefonte Pa a Curtin Co assign ment to ex Gov A G Curtin and Constans Curtin reveals about 125 liabilities. Iron works married to 1810 era output of charcoal iron. In Philadelphia Pa Sarah Kelly 81 and Ann Kelly 79 sisters had throats cut by unknown intruder seeking money. both gravely injured but expected to recover. Horatio Allen died at 88 in Montrose New Jersey, inventor and locomotive pioneer. In Philadelphia Green B Roum Sr son of the Pension Commissioner married Annie Iredel Rogers. A New York dispatch follows.
The article recalls death notices including Hon. George H. Baker former Minister to Turkey and poet. It notes Ebenezer Dodge D D LL D president of Madison University died of peritonitis in Hamilton New York. It mentions Tar mortality in New York City from pneumonia and grip impacting Buffalo and other cities. It reports a forewarning mortgage foreclosure at the International Fair Association property and a violence case in Haverhill involving a Frenchman who killed two children while intoxicated.
A Missouri Pacific wreck near Wichita Kean John Ramsay, brakeman, instantly killed and engineer Robert Coleman died within two hours. Fire and snow events follow with multiple deaths and losses across Minnesota and California.
A deadly Christmas brawl in Mitchell County North Carolina left three men dead. Monroe Garland later killed three more and wounded twelve in the same location. A Kentucky dispatch notes petitions from hemp producers and workers urging to keep the hemp tariff and remove foreign fibers from the free list. Frankfort reports Senator Joseph Blackburn renominated by a unanimous Democratic caucus. He has long public service including terms in state and federal offices.
The Fitchburg Railroad ends its president’s term and announces Dr. W Seward Webb of Wagner Car Co will succeed him. 1889 foreclosure data shows many roads with varying funded capital and debt across a long list of companies and assets.
Partial lines of several rails were sold for nominal prices to settle old debts. STUYVESANT Fish appoints C A Beck as General Manager of Illinois Central. Beck, previously Acting GM, is expected to focus on operating affairs. Northern Pacific December earnings reach 1.61 million, year total 26.86 million.
A Helena dispatch reports Republicans in joint session elect Thomas Power as the second U.S. Senator from Montana after a New Year meeting. Earlier caucus votes for Richards Knowles Power Mantle and Carpenter, with Richards or Power seen as strongest, while Mantle supporters lost ground. Democratic lawmakers backed W A Clark and Martin Maginnis, but adjourned for lack of quorum.
Ary Dublin editor Mr. Melinery found guilty and given six months in prison. Appeal Court dismisses similar charges against Raymond of Waterford News and Fisher of Munster Express. Reports from London, Warsaw, and Brisbane note political intrigue, cholera outbreaks, Stanley reception plans, and floods in Queensland.
The partial collapse at Villa lordo in Durango sent hundreds of spectators tumbling ten to twenty-five feet. Many were trampled and clothing torn. no lives were lost. Other items note 1889 U.S. business failures totaling 10 882 with liabilities of 148 784 337 and seven day failures at 22. Columbian gunboat Ya Popa seized a vessel belonging to L Schepp Co of New York and taken to Cartagena. A coal discovery near Savanne Manitoba and plans for a Canadian visit by the Duke of Connaught are also mentioned.
A large East London industrial school fire claims twenty six child victims with many suffocated by smoke. A heroic monitor boy helped evacuate peers before perishing, as officials assess damage and casualties. News from Paris and Brussels cables report on Mary Anderson engagement rumors and the Laeken palace fire.
Dr. George F. Shrady notes influenza or the grip is epidemic in the city and spreading nationally and abroad. He says the disease is mild overall with febrile and nervous symptoms, few bronchitis or pneumonia complications, and low mortality compared with its wide reach. Dispatches report cases in Scottdale Jefferson City Greensburg New York Montreal Paris Prague Dresden St Petersburg London and notable figures affected.
Recapitulation of the debt and cash position with a December 1900 overview. It lists bonds at 4 percent, gold and silver certificates, fractional currency, and total posted debt. It shows net debt after cash in treasury and yearly decreases, along with cash available for debt reduction and holdings of gold and silver certificates. Signed figures include totals around 1.61 billion in debt and 22 million to 34 million in cash balances.
The well known Jesuit Father Arnold Damen, stricken with paralysis in Cheyenne months ago, died in Omaha. He had been at Creighton College since his removal from Cheyenne and remained unconscious until death. Earlier dispatches about his death proved false, but no correction was issued.
Drizzling rain did not dampen a New Year reception at the White House. All cabinet members were present except Mr Blaine. The President was aided by Mrs Mee Kee and Mrs Morton and cabinet ladies except Mrs Blaine and Mrs Proctor. V P and Mrs Morton attended presidence reception after noon.
A passenger train on the Cotton Belt road derailed at Wabbaseca fifteen miles north of Pine Bluff. Engineer Apperson was killed and several passengers injured as three coaches a baggage car and the engine plunged down a twenty foot embankment. A wrecking train was dispatched from Pine Bluff and communication lines are down preventing further details.
Foreign Notes report ex mayor and editor McAugh of Sligo Ireland will face prosecution for intimidation. Also noted is Dublin’s new Lord Mayor Kennedy taking office and various international brief items.
A Lewiston Journal reminiscence recounts a 1863 Maine village flag presentation to a company preparing to depart for service. The color-bearer jokes that if the flag is blown to atoms, they will bring back only the pole.
In Fort Wayne Indiana on August 25 1839 L C Zollinger reports severe rheumatism kept him from work. After using Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup he claims to be entirely cured and asks others to try it, noting Dreier & Bro. recommended the remedy and Drerer & Bro. druggists confirm the statement.
Mary, daughter of Mr B, told her mother all the news from an East visit but kept silent about her father's kisses to Mary. The child’s sly remark ends with Mary leaving the house after the mother’s disappointment.
The piece argues that nervous weakness is common and largely irremediable without proper treatment. It claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters can conquer supersensitiveness and related diseases by strengthening the nerves, improving stamina, and relieving ailments such as malaria biliousness and kidney troubles.
Each spring streams shed large amounts of dissolved rock from beneath the earth to the sea. Plants and animals use this material, leaving sediment on the ocean floor. As rocks leach away, land surfaces gradually wear down while the ground sinks from erosion and weathering.
Local application cannot reach the seat of disease. Catarrh is presented as a blood or constitutional condition requiring internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to act on the blood and mucus surface and is described as non quack medicine prescribed by a top physician. The formula is said to combine tonics with blood purifiers. Testimonials are offered free. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, sell it through druggists for 75 cents.
A gentleman aboard a steamer helps a curious lady grasp the steam engine concept. He explains with simple terms that one thing goes up, then another comes down, and they let the smoke in to make the wheels turn. The lady admits she never understood it before but finds the explanation clear.
Charles Bond of Crete Nebraska aged forty nine and Mrs Anna Bond of coin aged forty eight were married by the County Judge. They had been divorced years earlier after a separation and child rearing. Bond is associated with Crete’s opera house and had moved to Lincoln while Anna resided there. The reunion led to a second marriage.
The article notes that comic opera stars increasingly disappear from public view to avoid overexposure. It discusses shifts in star antics and public relations strategies as performers seek privacy amid celebrity culture.
Promotion for a Rock Island Route booklet titled Sunshine and Moonlight 1890 invites boys, girls, and adults to explore astronomy using telescope guided topics on sun, moon, planets, comets, and satellites. 112 illustrated pages offered for ten cents postpaid to any destination.
A mother and her five year old son aboard a moving train clash with passengers as the boy roams the car and taunts others. The boy vows to expose his father while the mother warns of punishment and finally reads, letting him sleep before a last quip about grandma and a prior quarrel.
Ike Cohen recalls a summer scene with his son in an amateur nine as the boy darted between second and third during a lively chase. The moment ended when the shortstop rushed in and the father cried to the boy, Com promise Jakey, in a voice heard across the field.
Whether for pleasure or business, carry Syrup of Figs on every trip. It acts pleasantly and effectively on the kidneys, liver, and bowels, helping prevent fevers and headaches. Sold in We and $1 bottles by leading druggists.
Seventeen years ago a disabled man named Ebbs left Mifflintown Pennsylvania and has wandered the state. A Bellefonte court ruling held the man a borough charge, creating a debt of 1600 for Mifflintown to pay on the old man.
An elderly veiled woman boards a streetcar with a large basket. A stylish young woman verbally attacks basket carriers and those of poorer means. The confrontation ends when the elder instructs the student to take a pail and exit, exposing a mother daughter dynamic.
Advertisement claims people delay treatment for coughs and suffer burnout but can be healed by Kemp's Balsam. It guarantees cure after the first dose with trial sizes and prices 50 cents and 1 dollar, available at all druggists.
A Postoffice clerk in the Kentucky Star Journal recounts a dispute over a cent due on a letter. The poor man laments the government’s stinginess, arguing that stripping a cent from a needy family could ruin them and accusing the system of heartlessness. He tells the clerk to tell the government to go to the devil.
The ad claims Hibbard's Pills are scientifically compounded for adults and children and balance relief for headache, constipation, dyspepsia, and biliousness. It notes a shipping disruption as Furness line exits Baltimore after B and O Railroad refuses through bills and accommodations after January 1.
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