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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1894
Page
4
The United States laid 2,630 miles of new railway track in the past year, the smallest total since 1877, reflecting a notable slowdown in rail expansion nationwide.
Jaures Simon argues that steady intellectual work offers the surest path to a hale old age. The remark suggests mental engagement as a key component of longevity.
The text notes a surge in production of Pranos reaching 300 units daily and links this to a sharp rise in the insane asylum population. It suggests a perceived connection between manufacturing scale and welfare facilities strain.
After combining seaside humor with stage triumphs and a daring escape from the gallows, M B Curtis announces a Texas move to operate a hotel and an opera house, signaling a new business chapter in his career.
An ambitious practical joker placed a Chicago newspaper ad offering employment payments. Eight hundred applicants showed up the morning of the ad’s publication only to learn they had been cruelly deceived. The prank is condemned as no joke.
The remains of Lucy Stone were cremated in Boston as she requested before death. The topic drew little comment, reflecting broader public acceptance of cremation over time.
The Brooklyn Bridge is cited as having the longest single span of 1595 feet while others surpass it. The Firth of Forth bridges reach 1700 feet each and the Oxus bridge spans 2004 feet. A forthcoming Hoboken bridge is planned with a 2850 foot single span.
A new secret society named the Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur has joined existing groups. It is described as purely benevolent and inspired by Lew Wallace’s renowned religious novel.
The U.S. court in Jackson Tennessee finds Rev. Frederick Howard guilty on twenty two counts of violating postal laws. The crimes relate to his bogus European claim agency, which defrauded American citizens of thousands of dollars.
A court in Amsterdam, Holland, held that kissing a stranger in public is not an offense, viewing it as a warm mark of sympathy. The remark reflects the humor of the Dutch judges when addressing light matters.
In December 11,262 immigrants landed in New York with Italy leading at 8,784 arrivals followed by Germany 1,821 Russia 1,492 and Hungary 755. Of all entrants 5,259 earned over 30 dollars, totaling 166,778 dollars led by Italians 45,981 Germans 34,026 Russians 15,191 and others.
The author laments the recurring plea of “didnt know it was loaded” used to excuse killings. If courts consistently treat such defendants as felons with murderous intent, fewer lives would be lost to this form of mercy.
The United States Mary Washington Monument Association appeals for 15000 dollars to complete the monument honoring Washington's mother. The shaft near Fredericksburg Virginia stands ruined, and the project seeks women’s contributions to carry out the original plan exclusively through female generosity.
The fair showcases a miners camp of 49 men a wild animal and sea lion display a Ferris wheel a gold mine descent and a Pacific diver known as a shark hunter a Kanaka from Hawaii with companions performing daily lake dives and aquatic sports beside the vast state wealth exhibits.
A German paper reports the emperor's early journey to Italy and Austria cost over 800000 marks about $200000. A trunk carried by a privy counselor held 50 diamond rings 150 decorations 50 scarfpins 30 necklaces and diamond pendants 6 sabers 3 large photographs of the imperial family 80 gold watches and 100 gold cigar holders all with diamond ornaments.
A Cuscaco man won a divorce after being led to the altar blindfolded to a woman he had never seen. He separated from her the day after the marriage, and both sought the breakup. Friends propose reintroducing them in hopes of sparking affection, a plan that might have avoided the divorce had it been considered earlier.
The High Court of the Netherlands ruled a man’s kiss on a young woman against her will is not a criminal offense describing kissing as a mark of sympathy. The article notes U S courts impose fines from one dollar to thousands for similar offenses and many agree with stricter standards.
A compact survey of congressional action from January including the senate rejection of William B. Hornblower for associate justice, tariff bill debates, and civil service reform notes. It records assorted local incidents such as license fees for Emporia sellers, a bank defaulter in Lead City, lynching after release, train robberies, a mayoral election, and other political developments.
The president transmitted correspondence on Hawaii to Congress. John Boyd Thacher notes 65 422 exhibitors with 21 000 receiving awards at the Columbian Exposition. U S breadstuffs exports in 1893 totaled 182 939 962 with year prior at 243 305 227. Secretary Carlisle urges immediate treasury action citing July 1 to Jan 12 receipts 162 080 384 and expenditures 205 643 428 a deficit 43 558 044. A circular invites proposals for 50 000 000 five percent bonds redeemable in coin after ten years. National bank note circulation has fallen from 209 500 000 to 204 500 000.
The Meadville savings bank failed and J M Guthrie declared bankrupt with timber and coal lands valued around 200000. Helmetta snuff mills burned for about 100900. A rear end collision near Hackensack killed ten and injured over sixty. In Warren an agent insured US Leather properties for 15000000. Catherine Patton and daughters found destitute in New York. Mercer miners struck over 12 percent pay cut. A work train derailment near Fairview killed one and injured about thirty. Henry Heist hanged for Emanuel Mann murder. Philadelphia reports 1373 fires causing 1030239 in losses in 1893.
A long list covers Mary Clancy’s 103rd death in Jacksonville Kansas. fires kill in Barboursville Kentucky and Somerville Alabama. Senator Rice dies in San Antonio. John Gear elected to U.S. Senate from Iowa. a jail escape in Indiana. bridge collapse near San Rafael kills seven. intercity train wrecks in D C. bank liquidations in Detroit. pine ridge Indians suffering from illness. multiple other accidents and crimes including a boy wounding his brother and a flour mill fire in Charleston Illinois.
Destruction and loss reported across continents. A Walpole Island home burned harming Thomas Johnson and four children cremated. In China 300 women and children died in a temple fire. Hungary peasants face starvation as towns report distress. Clan Grant lost en route with tea valued at 875000. Paris deaths occur from poverty. Cuba wreck injures sixteen. mines near Escalon burn eleven. China earthquake devastates 900 miles, 200 fatally hurt. Brazilian warships bombard Nichtheroy, 50 government dead.
The Senate was not in session on the 19th while the House debated the tariff bill and the proposed steel rail free-list amendment failed 100 to 79. A Negro named Williams was lynched in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. Executions occurred in Joliet Illinois Welch West Virginia Lebanon Missouri and Cando North Dakota.
Washington date line reports full text of the internal revenue bill detailing an income tax set to start January 1, 1895 with a 2 percent rate on incomes over 4,000. The measure includes strict collection rules, secrecy provisions, and corporate taxation through dividend reductions.
Worthington Pump company sought a receiver for Thompson Houston Electric company of New York before Justice Barrett. George W. Maslin, president, concedes debts totaling $738,000 with $600,000 in bonds, assets not exceeding $300,000, and $12,000 unpaid interest from September.
Marshal Fleming acting on Mayor Smiths order has notified local business leaders that all nickel in the slot games and devices used for games of chance must be stopped throughout Emporia Kansas as of January 20.
Advices from China via the Empress of Japan report a massive August 29 earthquake in Kada Tibet and a neighboring province. Eight hundred and four houses buried. seventy five lamas and 157 Chinese and Tibetan people killed. many injured.
The California State Grange executive committee announced a midwinter fair congress set for April 13 and 14 in Festival Hall. Masters of other granges received invitations and a large Grange attendance is expected.
Bremineham Alabama January 20 Col John N Branch who ordered the first gun fired at Fort Sumter during the Civil War has died at Union Springs. The veteran officer served in the Confederate army and became a noted figure in Alabama history.
Hardin Jones and Odwier the Illinois Central train robbers responsible for the September 20 hold up were sentenced by Judge Burroughs in the circuit court at Salem to twenty years each in the Chester penitentiary.
Louisville business men organize an industrial exposition planned at National Park from May 21 through June 1. An organizing body has been formed to run the event.
Secretary Carlisle issues a circular inviting public proposals for 50 million dollars in five percent bonds redeemable in coin after ten years under the resumption act of 1875. Proposals close February 1 1894 with allotment to highest bidders, no lower than the equivalent of a 3 percent bond, and payment in gold coin.
The Dutch steamer Amsterdam arriving from Rotterdam reports the loss of chief officer J Meyer and five crew when a lifeboat capsized while aiding the American fishing schooner Maggie E Wells. A second boat attempt saved four, but three more drowned. one survivor later. The Maggie Wells, home port Gloucester, Massachusetts, is presumed ghosted. The Amsterdam continued voyage after a heavy snow squall and near-miss rescue efforts.
Gov Waite of Colorado calls an inter state wool growers convention in Denver on February 5 1894 to act on the Wilson bill tariff on wool. Each state and territory governor to name ten delegates and each wool growers association five. counties to appoint five if no association exists. All states invited.
Wells Fargo president releases annual circular showing bullion output of states and territories west of the Missouri River plus British Columbia totaling 104 million. Gold 35 million, silver 88 million, copper 24 million, lead 7 million.
The New York Court of Appeals holds that a foreign corporation may purchase and sell real estate within the state. The ruling affects about 25 million dollars in property and broadens the market for alien owners in New York.
Mitwavker January 18. Police recovered Mrs Schrums jewelry and $100 of her money stolen by murderer Peschmann. He admits finding the jewelry and money and says $100 was all he found. The jewelry was hidden at his mother's house.
John F. Rockwood ex alderman Lyons and an engineer at Lyons Lumber mill dropped dead at his home in Lyons Iowa on January 18. The prominent citizen had been in good health prior to the sudden death. Funeral arrangements are pending local authorities reported.
Joliet Illinois January 21 Ernest Lacore executed by hanging for the murder of Mary Ellen Byron near Wesley. Albert F Bamberger hanged at Canoo North Dakota for the July 1893 murders of six relatives. Lebanon Missouri January 21 Wilson Howard hanged in jail yard after a long Missouri Kentucky feud history.
Knights of Labor in Pennsylvania call for immediate counsel and a petition to the U S Supreme Court to restrain Secretary Carlisle from issuing $50 million in bonds. They argue the 1875 law limits bond use to gold reserve or redemption of greenbacks.
Albany reports show major New York City and Brooklyn trust companies with about 70 million dollars in cash awaiting investment after a cautious 1893. Twenty trusts operate in New York City, seven in Brooklyn, and nine elsewhere in the state. A Vancouver dispatch notes a new edition of the Siamese twins exhibit in Hong Chow, featuring two six year old brothers bound by tissue bond.
Curiaeo Jan 21 Hawaiian Minister Thurston says there is no likelihood of Liliuokalani suing Uncle Sam for damages over dethronement. The remark reflects official stance amid ongoing discussions of restitution and national relations.
Ex Gov William Gaston dies in Boston Friday. A prominent Democrat, he served as mayor of Boston in 1871 72 and was elected Massachusetts governor in 1875 the first Democrat to hold that office in many years.
On the way to Washington, Minister Thurston of Hawaii told reporters in Omanwa that there is no possibility of restoring the queen, and that the matter is settled for good.
A Honolulu dispatch notes no public change. strong protests to Minister Willis. A new constitution for an independent Hawaiian republic is ready, resembling U S state governments with president, VP, and two houses. It will be proclaimed only after Thurston confirms no prospect of political union with the United States.
In Minneapolis on a Friday morning an unknown farmer died at the rear of the Diamond mill after sawdust slid from a heap and buried his wagon. He suffocated before the body was recovered.
Sioux City Ia Jan 21 D H B Talbot owner of 4000 acres along the Sioux river and within the city limits has made a will leaving the entire property to the city at his death. The land is valued at about $100 per acre.
Curiaco January 21 report notes a failure by the committee on education after a fair trial. In Indiana Sequour Frederick White, 74, farmer near Sequour, died suddenly of heart disease while checking cattle in a woods pasture.
Thomas Bennett, an 80 year old ex convict, pleaded guilty in St. Clair county court to burgling an office and stealing two cigars worth ten cents. He was sentenced to six years in the state penitentiary.
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