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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1895
Page
2
A bucket shop operator will disgorge, providing new hope to profits seekers. Busybodies claim women are knock-kneed due to frequent kneeling to pray. Jon Barnes criticizes current coun try ideas as unoriginal. Lord Cornwallis entertained them over a century ago until a Virginian at Yorktown met him.
The author argues China resisted early exposure to the war and recalled students to prevent Americanization, while Japan clings to tradition. a moral is drawn that Americans might learn from these attitudes.
The speaker laments that the nation, though skilled in art and architecture and advancing public improvements, tolerates country roads that lag behind the country’s urban thoroughfares by a century.
A reflective remark notes that revolutions are unlikely where people endure cold and routine drudgery. It suggests Brazilians might turn from conspiracies if faced with snow, frozen streets, and waiting for trolley cars.
Boston courts split a will for a pet named John Lithgow with estate worth $150000. By terms the property remained intact until all descendants were deaf, then released to Lithgow children without further obligation to the deceased owner.
The article notes that Florida orange damage from cabling will be less severe due to ample on hand stock. Cables to Messina Malta and Algiers could secure supply before current stock runs out. The text mentions Maltese egg blood oranges as highly prized.
A blaze at the Delavan house in Albany killed sixteen people. The cause is unclear, with claims of criminal carelessness in construction or management. The piece argues that modern materials and appliances should prevent such a disaster.
A 16 year old Dakota boy admitted his employer hired him to kill a man. Officials warn that neglecting current news and trends can lead to dangerous affiliations. The defendant’s honesty may not excuse his actions or the wider dangers of sensational occultist influences.
Reports from Pernambuco and Rio Grande do Sul show opposition to Moraes administration. Rio Grande do Sul governor rejects government terms and eighty men are arrested in Rio Janeiro on charges of plotting against the president.
An unclear note mentions Cambridge prevailing in a collegiate tournament while Yale, Princeton, and Columbia fail to win. The statement implies Cambridge secured the championship amid stiff regional competition.
A chilling column contrasts daily dangers from a burning mine to a shipwreck and a fire in a tenement, then shifts to the recurring menace of the trolley fiend attacking every trolley town. It ends with a grim question about the saying that one must die to win.
A flood of local calamities spans Clinton to Keokuk. Homes burn with no insurance. a Burlington man is killed by a freight train. a Davenport teen dies in bed. a coroner probes a Clinton death by suicide. and a system of mining and saloon crackdowns reshapes Iowa towns amid job losses and legal actions.
Fire at Butte Hardware Company's warehouse in Montana triggers a deadly explosion chain as rescuers work amid shattered glass and collapsing structures. The disaster kills police and fire personnel, wipes out the fire department including horses, and devastates the city with extensive property damage.
In Vanceburg Kentucky on January 15 Rev Penrod the so called new light preacher declared he would not be arrested. He shot Engineer Slate last Wednesday night over baptism disputes. Penrod continues to preach and no officer has confronted him. He is described as eloquent and dangerous with a history of violence and desperado past.
Representative Holman leads a house committee report on the Indian appropriation bill authorizing contracts for educating Indian pupils in sectarian schools for next year up to 80 percent of last year’s amount. The annual reduction is 20 percent, ending after five years, while public schools remain excluded. The interior secretary and Indian affairs commissioner are said to approve.
Louis Kilp pen a carpenter found two packages of dynamite on the street car tracks and saved a passing car from disaster. Police Chief Armstrong says the sticks could have blown up an entire block and notes the city is greatly excited. Authorities suspect a crank aimed at city hall and police officials.
Crvewwxati Ohio January 15. At 71 o'clock last night the Ohio River reached 48 feet 8 inches above low water and then stopped rising. Officials report flood danger greatly reduced.
A passenger train on the Indianapolis Decatur and Springfield line wrecked at Milligan station Parke County near Indianapolis after colliding with a freight train during a heavy snowstorm. Engineer W H Fletcher died from injuries and is survived by his family. No passengers were harmed.
Brooklen New York January 16 1910 Electric street railway lines halted except two with 7000 to 8000 workers on strike Violence follows with a clash at Fifth Avenue and Twenty third Street A postal car bearing United States Mail faced threats and was driven back by police Additional troops were discussed but no federal call was made to control the disruption and no request for troops arrived in Washington Officials noted state authorities should handle the issue.
Isaac F Abbott cashier of the Dover National Bank shot himself after admitting a deficit of 85000 dollars. The bank is closed by the examiner and stockholders must cover the shortfall. Abbott was born in Dover and had served twenty years as cashier. United States Marshal Campbell was en route to arrest him when he died.
In St Louis a Chronicle interview reports John Ferguson and his wife both found relief from rheumatism after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. Ferguson notes pain eased in three weeks and full relief came after three months. Tests by iron worker P A Campbell support the remedy.
In Washington on January 6 Senator Sherman introduced a bill to implement the 1990 international arbitration resolution. It authorizes the President to negotiate through diplomatic agents or appoint a committee to meet with other nations to form a tribunal of international arbitration or other peaceful means to settle disputes and prevent wars.
In Washington on January 16 most of the house judiciary committee attended a special meeting on charges against Judge Ricks of Cleveland Ohio. Representative Bailey Texas chairman of the subcommittee presented views opposing the judge finding grave misconduct if not malfeasance for receiving fees after elevation to the bench. A vote may be reached today.
The Senate agreed in executive session to take up the Japanese treaty Friday. Indications point to ratification as objections to the convention are understood to be overcome.
In Parras, Mexico two Catholic priests Father Brionel and Father Floria fought a knife duel over religious duties. Brionel is dying and Floria is imprisoned after the deadly clash.
State officials report daily telegrams about suspects linked to Taylor the missing treasurer. They doubt they have the right man and suspect a hideout near Chicago. Officials plan to secure funds for state operations while heedful of major budget cuts and a possible compromise immunity deal.
Anger Comes from High Waters Port Derostr Md Jan 15 Yesterday saw an anxious day as the Susquehanna River rose steadily flooding the town front. Ice broke upstream after a heavy rain forming a solid mass that endangered property. A channel was cut late in the day and the ice began to break up.
Destitution on the increase in St Johns Newfoundland as relief works run short of funds. Clergymen urge congregations to donate to local charity funds while many people remain without food and unable to respond.
A Vermont style testimonial ad lists names and cities in Iowa and other states for Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co. It claims 10,000 testimonials and urges readers to buy at 50 cents a bottle or six for a dollar, with Chicago mailing details and endorsements from notable figures.
Isaac E. Chandler was renominated in a Republican caucus to serve another term as United States senator. He received 224 votes to 36 for Henry W. Blair in the Concorp, New York selection.
Helena Montana January 12 Lee Mantle of Butte wins the Montana Senate nomination on the first ballot in a caucus held last night sealing his place among the states United States senators.
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