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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1895
Page
2
A fashion authority predicts lace will be all the rage this summer. The remark is noted amid local chatter about style trends and seasonal wear. The playful line about baseball players lacing the horse hide reflects humorous local commentary.
A floating paragraph notes the Princess of Wales owns a valuable skate collection and compares it to the storage needed if her husband uses similar amounts. It then references corsets found on Egyptian princesses from 2000 B C, arguing antiquity of fashions hardly dictates continuation.
A man explains to bystanders he plans to confront the Bu gle editor on his wife's account. He notes a poem about a girl returning home to die was misread as I have come home to pie due to a footprinter's upside down d. He laments explaining to a woman.
The French cavalry saddle tree and stirrups will be made of aluminum with steel inlays when molten. The change responds to roadlessness and steep Madagascar tracks. The heavy saddle tree weight drops from about five pounds to well under half. kettles and other items will also be aluminum.
The passage muses on the decline of the horse era as streetcars run on electricity and vehicles use gasoline or electric motors. It notes sausage factories persist and grow, yet even that industry signals shifting times not favorable to equine vitality.
A Kansas school sample shows spring graduates adopting bold totems like We have reached the hills and the mountains are in view and Upward and Onward. The piece laments that these brave youths face imminent dish-washing and romance, predicting a sharp return to ordinary life within weeks.
A commentary on authors seeking publicity and the financials of newspapers. It notes interviews and public outings raise profiles for writers, while newspaper prices shift as papers like Times Herald Tribune World and World raise or plan to raise to three cents, with others following or maintaining lower rates.
Some naturalists regard tan eye spots on certain dogs, especially black ones, as a case of natural selection linked to domestication. Lighter brow markings may create the illusion of awake eyes to deter predators. Such marks are not observed in wild dogs, suggesting recent development.
A German builds a night clock of birds aligned to hours. The chaffinch sings from 1 30 to 2, the quail from 2 30 to 3, the redstart from 3 to 3 30, the oasel from 3 30 to 4, the warbler from 4 to 4 30, and the marsh tit from 4 30 to 5, echoing the flower clock concept.
Des Moines reports that Judge Stevenson in the equity division granted Wallace’s petition for a receiver of the Pierce Wallace company. The court found lack of agreement between Pierce and Wallace on policy and control, appointing a receiver to manage affairs and to represent the firm in Homestead Company meetings, voting its 118 shares.
Sioux City saloon keepers threaten action against restaurant and drug store sellers of whiskey in small quantities. They demand enforcement of the Martin maid law and have appealed through Alderman Holdenfeld to the mayor. If ignored they promise to act themselves, signaling a potential conflict.
The Federation of Churches plans a crusade against drug store saloons in Des Moines seeking to end illegal liquor sales. A committee meeting concluded immediate action to close stores involved in illicit liquor distributions.
Cedar Rapids June 30 A Bliss a local farmer sold stock to the Sinclair Packing Co and received a check. He altered the check to 1100 dollars then presented it at Bever’s bank where the fraud was detected. Bliss was jailed awaiting a preliminary hearing.
Des Moines report says the Iowa Bar association passed a resolution urging a three year study requirement and a high school level education to qualify for admission to the bar. Officers elected include President L. G. Kinne, Vice President J. H. Henderson, and Secretary J. W. Bollinger.
A raving maniac has been brought back to Worthington in custody. Dr Dano, who fled to California with another man's wife two months ago, was deposed as mayor after a history of public misconduct including sending two boys to jail for a trivial offense and a saloon fight.
A Center township family near Clinton was poisoned after eating rhubarb contaminated with Paris green from an adjacent potato patch. Mrs. Henry Plath and an infant son died, while the husband, two children, and Mrs Plath's mother are expected to survive.
Curatoxy June 29. G Haywood and Son bankers and real estate dealers have made an assignment. Liabilities total 150000 with assets listed at 270000. Assets largely consist of real estate expected to take years to realize. The two members served as secretary and treasurer of the Fourt Street Building association, though the members are secured.
Creston June 20 After counsel arguments the motion made found Metcalf the alleged embezzler innocent. County Attorney Camp will seek district court redress claiming illegality due to the absence of the prisoner. Metcalf remains on trial at New Castle Ky for obtaining money under false pretenses.
Clinton June 30. The Sawnders family leads in crime with five members jailed. John and John Jr. serve for stealing chickens in Anamosa and Clinton jail. William and Orville are in Morrison and Jefferson City for robbery ties. Abraham, 14, jailed for stealing wood and James, 11, convicted but not sentenced due to age.
Articles of incorporation filed for Alfalfa Irrigation and Land company with principal office in Council Bluffs. Business to irrigate lands grow alfalfa and other crops. Capital set at 5,000,000 dollars.
Judge Spurrier issues and serves injunctions restraining all ex-saloon keepers and property owners used for saloons from further sale of liquor under the prohibitory law in Des Moines on June 28.
Reports from Clinton Des Moines Shenandoah and other Iowa towns describe Lawrence Logsden's arrest on a two wives charge Mrs Minerva Logsdon’s involvement and Logsdon’s claim of his wife’s death before marriage. Also covered are Ira Hubbell’s alleged elopement with an 18 year old. Hiram Jaynes' disputed marriage and whereabouts. the death of Charlies L Morehouse by suicide. Iowa bankers meeting at Storm Lake naming Hessell as president and Boies’s silver proposal for currency.
The Salisbury cabinet has received the seals of office and Parliament is expected to dissolve on July 10. Forecasts show the unionists winning a solid majority with estimates ranging from 32 seats to a broader 80, while some conservatives push to 120, though viewed as unlikely.
Washington June 30. A number of alleged lottery companies barred from using the mails circulate statements that their cases will be appealed to the attorney general. Post office law officials say these appeals remain with Postmaster General Wilson and it is unlikely they will be sent to the attorney general. The actions involve companies across the western states.
Washington reports a U S newspaper correspondent named Woodward was arrested in Cuba on suspicion of aiding rebels. He arrived on a worn horse and appeared exhausted after visiting an insurgent camp. The State Department will query Acting Consul General Springs in Havana and seek his release.
A Times dispatch from Tien Tsin reports alarming Japanese fortifications on the Liao Tung frontier. Shanghai dispatches say war over Korea may begin within three months. A Chee Foo consul reports plague appeared with high mortality anticipated.
The Press reports that most of the silver will stay in New York while the loan is likely to be floated in Europe, probably England. A British syndicate, buying silver for months, hoards it to sell to the loan taker group.
The World reports a Cuban republic to be proclaimed soon with an election of delegates in New York on July 10. Cuban clubs across the United States will be represented, delegates will choose a provisional president, and Thomas L. Estrada Palma is named to succeed Jose Marti. Bonds will be issued redeemable when Spain ends its domination.
London reports the death of Professor Thomas Henry Huxley at Eastbourne on June 30. He is described as one of the leading zoologists of the era.
Denver report says J. A. Allsopp a Chicago printer and former anarchist society member was found dead in the Arroyo north of the city with his head missing and foul play suspected. He had come to Denver a year ago and ran a weekly paper.
Official figures for 1894-95 place receipts at 312.5 million and expenditures at 356 million, yielding a deficit of 43.5 million for 1894-95 and 69.8 million for 1893-94. Earlier 1892-93 showed a 2.39 million excess. Carlisle had forecast a 20 million shortfall for 1894-95, a projection off by over 25 million due largely to income tax elimination.
In Constantinople on June 29 representatives of the powers press the Turkish government for an explicit answer to reforms in Armenia. Envoys express indignation at the delay while the Turkish foreign minister claims uncertainty over points to discuss. It is believed the powers may fix a time for a definite reply.
U S inspectors report on the loss of the steamer Colima on May 26, stating the vessel was staunch and well loaded and that every precaution was taken to save the ship and passengers. They say it is impossible to determine the true cause of the disaster.
The grand jury in Chicago has begun probing pay roll stuffing by officials of the last administration. Thirteen sub foremen and timekeepers in the water pipe extension department have been indicted for fraudulently inflating city payrolls. Further indictments are expected.
The Marquis of Salisbury completes a new cabinet in London. Yale defeats Harvard in the annual Yale Harvard boat race. Yale wins again in the Yale Harvard Columbia race at New London. Kentucky Democrats nominate P Watkins Hardin for governor and back Cleveland era policy. A woman jury is set for a breach of promise suit in Garrard County with Judge M C Sanfley. US Secretary McKinley protests Colombian imprisonment and press pushes abrogation of 1846 treaty amid tariff disputes.
Mrs J J Corbett wife of the world champion heavyweight pugilist is in Fargo Dakota staying at the Hotel Webster under the name Mrs Thomas Boate Fanwood New Jersey She plans to file for divorce and a liberal alimony Her presence has sparked speculation and a New York lawyer calls the Dakota reports false noting she is also a property owner here and may be impersonated by others She is reportedly quite ill.
Butte Nebraska June 28 The Barrett Scott murder case concluded with the acquittal of Mullihan Elliott and Harris the three vigilantes accused of hanging Holt county treasurer Barrett Scott after he stole 100000 and fled to Mexico Scott was extradited and sentenced to five years in prison before his escape and later capture.
Ex Commodore W A Gordon of the Southern Yacht Club reports that the yacht Nepenthe has been seized by Spanish authorities in Havana. Owners Geo Agar and Bishop Dudley, prominent Cotton and Sugar Exchange members, are imprisoned. The vessel had sailed from New Orleans for Cuba after a Florida coast cruise.
Washington on June 28 reports the attorney general instructed the San Francisco district attorney to drop the 130 American Railway Union members in California case. With four trials costing $20,000 yielding no convictions, officials say further prosecutions are impossible due to insufficient evidence.
Boston reports the final touches on a lens by Alvan G Clark & Sons. The 40 inch aperture lens weighs 500 pounds and measures 41 1/4 inches on the surface, surpassing the Lick telescope. It will adorn Lake Geneva Wis observatory gifted to Chicago University by Mr. Yerkes.
A rural pastor notes the milkman from Dairville attends their church regularly and appears deeply moved during services. The observer remarks milk seems richer on Mondays than other days, suggesting a possible link to the visit.
A ballroom scene features Mr Richfella praising Miss Fiveseason as exquisitely lovely, while Miss Firstseason agrees she is remarkably well preserved, reflecting light social snippets of the era.
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