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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1884
Page
2
The National Republican ticket lists James G Blaine of Maine for president and John A Logan of Illinois for vice president. It is anticipated Congress will adjourn on July 8.
A proposed railroad from the United States to South America is discussed as an upcoming project. While the exact timing remains uncertain, the issue is gaining attention, with Congress urged to allocate a substantial sum for a commission to conduct preliminary surveys.
The New York and New England Independent papers bolt Blaine and the Republican platform. They argue Blaine panders to labor and the laboring element, while many aristocratic bolters oppose the eight hour law and the platform's endorsements.
The text argues a party must continually win public confidence and not rely on past deeds. It emphasizes daily effort to address urgent issues, specifically the need to fix transportation, warning that a monopoly on transport cannot sustain a free country.
Mr. John Kelly questions the claim that a majority of Chicago delegates support Gov. Cleveland. He says friends push the idea, some delegates favor Bayard, and he has not fully verified all districts as ex-Senator Grady and others may have.
The British press expresses skepticism about Blaine's nomination for president. The London Telegraph reprimands his protectionist views, while the London Standard and Times show displeasure. Observers fear the Republican ticket may not win English manufacturing districts, yet aim to push it through from this side of the Atlantic.
A Yale leader urges self reliance and personal effort for success. He advises steering one's own course, hard work, honest conduct, and enterprise. The exhortation cautions against excessive advice and promises that energy and determination move the world.
English journals attack Blaine as unAmerican and align with British interests. Free traders in America resist the framing, arguing that British theories look practical as illustrations reveal campaigns. The piece stresses how such arguments affect democratic campaign dynamics.
Ames residents J. B. Raff visits, Ed. runs skating rink for Fourth profits, and a large McCord family reunion at Mrs. Funk’s Iowa Centre. Cambridge hosts annual school entertainment, politics, trials, post office changes, and a toast to Hutchins Lodge anniversary with temperance picnic planned.
The Mexican pension bill amendment failed in the Senate on June 23 with a party split. Democrats provided the affirmative votes except for Aldrich Edmunds Hawley Sewell and Riddleberger Sherman, who were Republicans. A pension of $50 a month for Gen. J. B. Steedman’s widow passed. The piece also notes pro-Republican bias and internal campus politics criticizing President Welch’s reinstatement stance and includes a partial facsimile letter from Osbern at AGR’s College.
The House passed the Fitz John Porter restoration bill over the veto by 168 yeas to 78 nays. The New York Commercial Advertiser and the Buffalo Express, once bolting Republican papers, have returned to the fold.
A historical table outlines multiple county funds with balances totaling 29 222.08 and an overpayment shortfall of 300.38. It notes cash on hand to balance at 28 921.76. The page includes a dubious advert about Dr Bosworth and Bosanko's Cough and Lung remedy with free bottle offers.
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