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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1895
Page
1
The file indicates a legal action by Hodson Bros. in Story County Iowa with a Thursday filing or proceeding. Details on the court or case specifics are limited in the fragment.
Chicago and North Western Railway Time Table shows Omaha Express at 59 a.m. and other trains available to passengers, except Sunday and Monday. Geo. W. Rocers, Agent.
A scanned column presents varied political mentions and economic notes. References include J A McKee announcing sheriff candidacy thoughts, Brooklyn strike losses, Democrat market aims for American gold, and Senator Harsh contemplating a gubernatorial bid. It notes low sugar prices tied to crops, beet sugar production in Europe, Mexico tensions, and reform debate. Texas admission anniversary and presidential prospects are touched, along with Paquin serum claim against tuberculosis. A senate vote on gubernatorial succession is reported with caution about revolutionary Democrats.
A parade of topics fills the column: Dr Parkhurst lecturing in Chicago, new land openings in Indian Territory, calls for a presidential extra session, debates over income tax and mileage allowances, and the push to regulate bonds and Wall Street. The piece also cites railroad tactics and inter state commerce law, plus looming tax forms and enforcement.
Debs tells reporters prisoners were well fed and treated like family by the sheriff and his family. He notes inmates read political economy works while confined and predicts the Brooklyn strike will end with no wage gains for workers. He questions national lawfulness versus lawlessness.
The State Fair Association in Des Moines asked local business leaders to purchase 20 000 fair tickets in advance. If funded, the group would borrow 10 000 to pay debts and organize a Des Moines fair, unless citizens oppose counter attractions and show support. Meanwhile Cleveland asks Congress for measures to back government credit and curb gold outflow, with silver factions likely to block gold funded plans.
The article describes a wage dispute between employer and employees that escalates into violent clashes with militia in Brooklyn. It notes the broader impact on Christianity in the city and criticizes the senseless warfare. It also reports internal turmoil at the Iowa Homestead with Wallace ousted and possible litigation and a news item about income tax collection and filing obligations outlined by Collector Stackhouse.
The N Y Sun accuses President Cleveland’s administration of illegally borrowing about 116 million dollars to fund government expenses. It warns of a third 50 million bond issue and possible authorization to borrow up to 500 million more, doubling the public debt and contradicting reforms. It portrays Cleveland as a reformer turned debtor with broken promises.
Chicago based Price Baking Powder Company offers a free copy of Table and Kitchen with 400 recipes and dining room tips. Send address to receive by postage prepaid. option for German or Scandinavian edition. postcard acceptable.
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