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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1894
Page
6
Lawmakers from both parties clash over the Wilson bill with speakers urging free lists and ad valorem duties. Debates cover sugar, wool, steel rails, and income taxes, highlighting regional interests and the impact on farmers, manufacturers, and workers.
Washington reports 1893 as a notable year for trade and money. Imports reached a record 866 million dollars, gold exports totaled 108.7 million, silver exports 40.7 million, and silver imports 23.2 million. Gold sent to Germany and France dominated, while wheat and other exports posted lower prices. Europe declines and regional shifts in trade are noted.
Ex Senator Thomas C Platt president of the United States Express company announces a deal to occupy the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway and its branches and retire from the Chicago and Northwestern railway. The Adams company loses the St Paul northwest business and Milwaukee offices close. The agreement takes effect about March 1.
A heavy snow slide swept through Mullin Idaho burying miners cabins and at least Cornelius McGrevy and John Bollen who were dining inside their cabin when the avalanche struck. More may be buried as weather and terrain hinder rescue efforts with spring hoped for to reveal the final toll.
Lieut. Gov Dungan names Senate committees including Ways and Means Judiciary Agriculture and Highways with diverse membership from Harsh Vale Funk and Ellen Ellis Cranch. House lists numerous panels across Aviation Suppression of Intemperance Railways Insurance and more with members such as Jamison Turner Cheshire Reynolds and Kilburn.
New York reports the Bell system losing its patent protections with the January 30 expiration. After that date any buyer can obtain a complete telephone setup, spurring a boom in sales and independent rivals in Chicago and the Northwest. The Bell company may abandon private line and small-town systems.
William Henry Waddington former French premier and ambassador to England died in Paris on a Saturday evening from albuminuria and diabetes. Born in Paris December 11 1826 to English parents he was educated in England and later served as minister of public instruction and foreign affairs. He twice led ministries and later served as French ambassador to England until recently.
A Santa Fe railroad workers committee from La Junta informs Gov. Waite that engineers conductors brakemen switchmen and trackmen on the western division have not been paid since October the January 10 deadline passed without salary and many families face hunger as coal supply was cut off the matter will be sent to the receivers via letter for immediate action.
Washington sources say Secretary Carlisle may issue 30 million dollars in bonds under the resumption act to protect the gold reserve if Congress does not act within fifteen days. The bonds would be sold for gold, with the plan supported by the president and aimed to tide the treasury over pending broader financial action.
A national convention will be called on May 13 in St. Louis or Louisville to discuss unemployment relief and destitute aid. Humane societies and provident associations across the United States have coordinated to determine needs and improve social conditions. W. H. Moore leads the effort as secretary of the National Home Association of St. Louis.
Fire broke out at 2 p.m. Sunday in the rear of the Fillmore Winchester & Co. store in the syndicate block. The blaze caused $162000 in property loss with $111000 covered by insurance.
Des Moines correspondence reviews Iowa’s territorial and state governors from Lucas to Boies, noting ages at inauguration, oath dates, and inaugural expenses. Also reports death of ex congressman Renton J. Hall and cites J. R. Sage on Iowa crop value and national comparisons for 1893.
A Sioux City ministerial committee reports misappropriation of county poor funds by supervisors drawing on personal orders. The superintendent of the poor is the only authorized signer, with thousands of dollars misused. The note also mentions 34 current house members and 39 ex-general assembly members having Union Army service.
Iowa Senate discussions include local option on liquor sales, energy for school and banking reforms, railroad and boiler inspections, and women's municipal voting rights. John H. Gear elected U.S. senator. multiple bills on taxation, equality, and infrastructure advance or are noted in caucus and committee actions.
In Buvertecrp West Virginia on January 20 deputy Sheriff Hall and Sheriff Johnson pursued Tom and Frank Mullins linked to the Doc Taylor Virginia murder. A gunfight left Hall mortally wounded, Johnson shot in the head, Frank Mullins killed, and Tom Mullins killed by Hall as he jaw was shattered. Hall died after recounting the struggle.
Lansing Michigan January 20 officials admit a misunderstanding of the law caused them to draw thousands of dollars in improper salaries. The disclosure outlines state officers and the financial impact across departments amid scrutiny and potential refunds.
A snippet lists enslaved Africans sold in the West Indies between 1777 and 1807, state monopolies on lucifer matches in several European nations, thousands of cigarmakers in Germany, and a vast number of retailers. It notes towering waves off Cape of Good Hope, value disparities of Chinese coins, and a celestial kingdom with a vast cash coin collection dating to 2300 B C.
The Paris opera house seats cost 3200 dollars each while Vienna’s seats are priced at 830 dollars. Mor Joxat slated for a London dinner as modern Hungarian literature’s creator. Mme Adelina Antonio performs a triple somersault in London. Domico Jacobini named as leading papal candidate, and Dr Boro notes chloroform and diet aid seasickness immunity.
Private detective George Ridenour reports an anonymous threat after claiming he uncovered a dynamite plot to blow up the federal building courthouse and capitol during legislative session. He says Chicago anarchists and unemployed men form part of the ring with associates William McKenna and Charles Robson.
Fragmentary report notes Thomas Harper, newly elected Democrat county official, holding office in Washington. It states he cannot legally qualify as state Senator until resignation is filed, implying the senate seat is effectively vacant due to his ineligibility.
Counsel for Mrs. Bennett asked for a continuance in the murder case of Miss Wiese at Marshall town. Judge Birdsall granted the motion and eleven of Bennett’s twenty two bondsmen withdrew their sureties in the afternoon, invalidating the bond unless a new satisfactory one is posted.
Florence, 25, a nomadic farm hand, has been arrested and charged with the murder of Martin Schultz and his family on their Cherokee county farm last August. County records show a schoolhouse shooting two miles away on the night of the crime, but investigators have not yet linked him more closely to the killings.
E. L. Dimick owner of Citizens Bank Hartington files suit in Sioux City for 50000 against Gilman and the Iowa State Bank alleging drafts were protested while funds existed to cover them.
George Sturgiss, a farmer near Rome, demanded money from neighbor John Livix. In a struggle Livix seized a shotgun and it discharged into his own son’s chest, killing the boy.
News in Brief reports the Iowa board of railroad commissioners meeting in Des Moines named J W Luke chairman for the coming year. Also noted are reelection of W W Ainsworth and various county incidents across the state including deaths, divorces, crimes, and local events.
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