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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1896
Page
1
Contested cases in Michigan Nebraska and South Dakota spark a silver gold split just before the Democratic national convention. Hill is favored for temporary chair while a minority report pledges Daniel for the post amid open tensions.
Joe Patchen defeated John R. Gentry in straight heats at Washington Park July 8 before about 6000 spectators. Patchen led most of both heats, drawing clear on the stretch then sprinting to a decisive victory as Gentry faltered near the end of the second heat.
Washington expects 40 000 to 50 000 visitors over ten days for the national Christian Endeavor convention opening Wednesday and continuing through the 13th. A 40000 seating capacity will be available with tents churches and halls as venues and a 4000 voice chorus as a featured highlight.
Detroit plans a July 11 centennial observance of the British evacuation of Detroit in 1796. Governors of the northwestern states, the president and cabinet, Supreme Court members, foreign ambassadors, and other officials are invited. Governor O Ferrall of Virginia will be chief orator. The events center near the old Fort Lernoult Fort Shelby site.
In Minneapolis a crowd of about 5000 rioters disrupted the six days women’s bicycle race at the Twin City track. Dottie Farnsworth, ill and unable to ride, triggered the disturbance as spectators tore the track, smashed seats and glass, and pelted each other with stones and clubs until police units finally restored order after two hours.
Henry M. Stanley suffered a relapse this morning after a brief improvement yesterday evening. The illness caused concern among his family and medical observers.
Grand Trunk officials announce General Manager Hayes plans to switch from English to American rules across the system in Canada. About 10 000 employees must pass written exams or face dismissal. Hayes has already replaced some staff with Americans, and critics say the move could prompt an alien law similar to that in the United States.
Miss Lillian Ashley of Boston shot at E J Baldwin in a San Francisco superior court confrontation. A bystander blocked the revolver as Baldwin was grazed on the scalp. Ashley was taken to city prison as authorities assess her claimed mental condition.
Mail advices report three ships lost on the Australian coast during the May 23 gale. The Byron bound from Newcastle to Sydney, the barkentine Karoola from New Zealand to Sydney, and the schooner Coudang were wrecked. Three crew members of the Karoola drowned. no other lives reported.
Three circulars from the Omaha railway announce H. C. Burt as general manager of the line replacing E. W. Winter. George F. Bidwell becomes general manager of the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley railroad in Burt’s stead. Bidwell is also named general manager of the Sioux and Pacific Railway company.
The $18,000 issue of schoolhouse bonds voted for a new Rock Rapids schoolhouse has been sold to Mason, Lewis & Co. of Chicago.
Cepar Rafips ia July 3 reports William Shuell of Parnell stabbed in a drunken saloon brawl near the heart. Life uncertain as five men are in custody. identification of the assailant unclear.
Eight thousand spectators watched Iowa racing sprints and endurance events in Cedar Rapids. Earl Jackson set a city one third mile time of 48.6 seconds, breaking the former 46. seconds mark. Arthur Coyle posted 25 minutes 9.4 seconds in the open mile, reducing the state record by 4.5 seconds. In a half mile tandem exhibition, Armstrong and Ulrich of Ottumwa lowered the world record from 59.2 to 58.4 seconds.
Waterloo reports ex Governor Boies back from Chicago and staying for the convention. He expresses pleasure with the visit and plans to remain, denying a trip back. A private wire will relay convention bulletins to his office. Des Moines delegation to Chicago passed through Waterloo, with several hundred members joining in.
Des Moines July 3 District Attorney Howe has appealed the Spaulding embezzlement case to determine if the indictment was proper. Spaulding was acquitted on the ground he was not a state officer but a pharmacy commission employee. Action may be brought against commission members to recover the $14,000.
Judge Spurrier sustains the Des Moines Water Company arguing rates are so low they threaten bankruptcy and that the plant value is about $900,000 with $40,000 yearly bond sinking funds. City ordinance reductions are overturned and prior rates restored, sparking public indignation.
Fort Dodge celebrated Independence Day with ex-Congressman Jerry Simpson of Kansas as orator. He was to receive $200 and was handed two sacks of silver dollars, a heavy load for his traveling dress. He noted the committee’s efforts with good humor and accepted the payment.
Assistant Secretary Reynolds outlines key pension decisions on July 4. Rulings include widow pensionability under the 1890 act, presumption of service-connected disease for enlistment deaths, limits on morphine related deaths, and procedures to preserve pension rights after minor children reach adulthood. The guidance emphasizes avoiding double payments and ensuring pensions start from the original filing date when disability is proved.
William P. St. John resigns as president of the Mercantile National Bank. A longtime advocate of free coinage of silver his stance put him at odds with bank directors and strained relations with business colleagues.
In Hilliard Evanston Wy July 3 ten Swedish women are employed as sheep shearers and are praised as rapid and skilled workers in the county competition indicating women challenging men in the trade.
Chicago July market shows weak and listless wheat with September dipping below Friday. Corn and oats also declined. provisions fluctuated. Closing prices list sept and future contracts for wheat corn oats pork ribs and lard with cash quotes for several No. grades.
Cattle receipts steady with varied bids for steers and cows and heifers ranging roughly from 2.50 to 3.25. Hogs steady with prices around 2.95 per hundredweight. Sheep receipts at 5.0 with natives at 3.00 to 3.80 and lambs 3.50 to 5.50.
HOGS receipts 25 000 weaker early strength lost fairly active light trade mixed 3 16 3 5 heavy 2 86 3 35 rough 2 85 3 00. CATTLE receipts 6 000 including Texans 2 500 desirable grades steady others weak beeves 3 50 4 00 cows and heifers 1 80 4 05 Texas steers 1 70 4 20 stockers and feeders 2 60 3 75. SHEEP receipts 15 000 steady.
At Jefferson Iowa yesterday noon the shade temperature reached 105 degrees causing farm work to stop. In Emmetsburg a judicial district convention renominated Judge Thomas without a ballot.
Nathan Woolensky, son of a local business leader, ran away with Maud Rees in Des Moines. The elopement drew widespread attention and caused a notable stir across the city.
Aurea Iowa July 3 Mary Kane wounded by James Mahoney Saturday night near here is improving and now in a fair way to recover.
The sixth annual Sioux City District Epworth League convention gathered in Akron on June 30 and July 1 with about 80 delegates attending.
Des Morizgs reports that R. Dawson was moved to Anamosa to serve ten years for the murder of his son in law Walter Scott on Christmas Eve. Dawson’s ill health makes the ten year term effectively a life sentence in his view.
Alderman H. H. Johnson was removed from office by a unanimous council vote after a three day trial. He faces legal action and will contest the charges in court.
The Boies train left Des Moines at 8 PM bound for Chicago via Waterloo on the Chicago Great Western. A day coach and one sleeper served the initial party, with more to join at Waterloo and intermediate stops.
Lee Palmer started from Waterloo at 7 p m Monday to walk 100 miles to Dubuque on a $100 wager. He arrived at noon after 40 hours on the road, had lost 15 pounds, and was reported in fair condition. About $3 000 changed hands on the result.
Indications point to a fusion candidate for congress against J. P. Dolliver. Dolliver plans a vigorous campaign with a large campaign rally seating over 1,000 as he tours the district.
Crowd thinned at Davenport circuit races as top riders Sanger Cooper and Zeigler missed due to Fourth of July meetings. Hoffer won the mile handicap and W H Hyde from Rock Island trimmed the unpaced state mile record from 2 28 to 2 27 3 5.
Judge sustains William Smiley's demurrer in an extortion suit brought by the Northwest Iowa Grain Dealers' Association against the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha. The ruling likely forces trial at the coming term.
Fears for the safety of a party of astronomers who left California to observe the total eclipse of the sun on August 8 are reported from Ottumwa Iowa. Leader Professor Charles Burkhaller of Cabot University in Oakland is said to be missing with colleagues including Professor Schaeberle of Lick Observatory Dr G E Shey of East Oakland Louis Masten and a young Japanese nobleman.
A dynamite bomb was found beneath a Jefferson street sidewalk near the Grand Opera house. The device, a two pound sheet iron can, was turned to police and deemed a dynamite cartridge of dangerous character. Experts say it could destroy two or three brick buildings. The case remains a mystery.
A Havana dispatch to the World states Consul General Lee is sick, with no further condition or details given. The report places the consul’s health status in the context of ongoing diplomatic duties in New York.
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