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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1891
Page
2
The article praises Dr. Beardshair for his dedication and outreach in Des Moines, noting his energy endurance and clear purpose. He interacts with supporters and aligns with agricultural interests, signaling strong prospects under his administration.
The article discusses the Indian war context with Gen Miles and his volunteers securing peace. It cites causes behind the outbreak, opposition to civilization, failed reservations, and crop hardship. Ghost dances, military precipitating factors, and Custer era losses are noted, alongside public sentiment after Sitting Bull’s death and congressional reactions.
Obituary sketch recalling George Bancroft a New England native whose life spanned the nation’s railroads telegraphs and abolition era. He rose from poet to historian authoring the celebrated History of the United States and served as Secretary of the Navy founding the Naval Academy. He also traveled to Berlin and held professorships.
The longtime admirer of flowers and keeper of a renowned rose garden died peacefully, a fitting close to a life well spent in the capital.
The article reports on President and Senate action in January 1891 with focus on the anti contraction financial bill, free coinage debates, and influence of conservatives. It notes Windom’s treasury moves, a rising surplus, and possible purchase of 4 percent bonds. It mentions Dubois seat protest, shipping bill struggles, and the Nicaragua canal bond guarantee plan. It also lists multiple Iowa and national notices including deaths, burglaries, accidents, and local political shifts.
State notes show Davenport redrawing ward boundaries amid ill temper at the meeting. Cedar Rapids reports 146000 hogs in 1890 and 116000 the prior year. Iowa City plans a new telegraph line by the postal telegraph company. Kirkville depot fire destroys books. Walter Clark dies of consumption. Scott Huffman, 14, drowns in the Mississippi near Clinton. Humboldt powers a skating park with new water works. Ackley Garrett near Marshalltown becomes violently religiously obsessed. Creston suffers a blackout due to a conflict with the electric light and gas company.
Governor Oglesby named U S senator from Illinois. Harvard funds reported at 7121854 dollars. Black death pestilence in Siberia alarms readers. Richmond Virginia celebrates Robt E Lee birthday as holiday. Nine injured in Long Island railroad crash. two cars derailed. Pittsburgh Presbytery finds Rev Miligan guilty of heresy. California Legislature reelects Leland Stanford to Senate. Findlay Ohio gas explosion kills two and damages property worth 25000 dollars. American National Bank of Kansas City suspends operations claiming ability to pay depositors. Three earthquakes strike Parrol Chihuahua. Convent gallery collapse kills six and wounds nine. Rio Grande train wreck robbed of about 20000 dollars. King Kalakaua dies in San Francisco while seeking medical aid. U S spool shuttle syndicate proposed with five million capital. Stewart free coinage amendment passed senate with bonds and silver purchase removed. Iowa senators vote against. Three fires blaze in New York. grain elevator and factories damaged.
Thousands spend on cures while Electric Bitters are sold promising instant relief for digestion and liver kidney complaints. The ad claims the tonic will banish poor digestion if used as directed and lists L. M. Bosworth as the local druggist selling bottles at 50 cents and one dollar.
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