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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1895
Page
2
A local case ends with Merritt securing a $950,000 verdict. The report notes unusual phrasing about names and a North Dakota prophet predicting nineteen years until world checks are due.
Jim Corbett's wife sues for divorce alleging repeated public and private disputes as the couple's domestic tensions rise from his outspoken habits.
The column recalls Mark Twain urging more kicking and lampoons umpires. Miss Willard questions male beauty amid heart smashing. A Californian wins a bride by giving his sleeping car berth. California papers claim two million dollars of wheels from Eastern makers, mainly Chicago, entered the state this season.
A light remark by Dr. Talmage about enjoying good digestion shows his well known optimism. The quote underscores the physician's cheerful outlook often linked to his public persona and conversation style.
Anatomists use beans to separate skull bones by soaking them in water. The beans swell and exert force that matches the average pressure in a steam engine boiler.
Large numbers of Japanese laborers arrive at California ports and flood labor markets. About 10,000 have secured work last year, pushing white workers aside. The piece warns that a Japanese influx is a far more serious issue than competition from Chinese workers.
Mrs. Mignon Elliott of New York brings a suit against a publisher for using her photograph on the front pages of sensational French novels. She discovers the likeness in a bookstore and acts promptly to seek legal redress.
An increasing number of tourists visit Europe each year. The cost concern once kept people home, but many now travel because a European summer offers cheaper options than staying at home. It is sad to meet many travelers who have toured Europe yet know little about their own country from personal experience.
The Fife county council in Scotland laments abuse of public highways by cyclists. They plan to petition Parliament, noting offenders flee at high speed when challenged or after contravention, hindering enforcement efforts.
The Women’s Civic League of Cincinnati has won city cooperation to provide clean sand for youngsters on vacant lots and in a park corner. The initiative aims to boost health and happiness of the tots with practical play spaces.
The text notes nearly 5,000 libraries nationwide and claims every civil division apart from counties has adopted public library service. It highlights librarianship as a formal profession requiring study and training, with libraries serving national, state, city, and town needs.
John Hopkins a Philadelphia young millionaire rode fifteen miles on a bicycle the other day and died a few hours later from overexertion. The remark notes the bicycle is good but not to push it too hard.
In Honolulu the former Queen Liliuokalani shows keen concern over American press coverage. A New York clipping service forwards all U S newspaper mentions about her to her address in Hawaii.
Calamus July 9 Robert Brown a barber from Clinton shot his wife a white woman after jealousy and threats to leave him. He fired three times wounding her in the jaw and thigh then killed himself. She dies. Brown dies by suicide.
In Burlington on July 6 a saloon fight sparked a gun battle between police and two desperadoes. Chief of Police Low pursued them, was beaten, and survived after firing on the assailants. One suspect wounded, names Connelly or Williams, hunted by a posse. another officer and the chief were injured.
In Bradford, July 7, the 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spacht was kicked in the forehead by a horse. He wandered to the barn during dinner, lay unconscious in a blood-marked spot, then walked home unaided, heightening family concern about his condition.
Kroxvx July 8 Attorney General Remley argued in the superior court that the state board of medical examiners wrongly signed certificates to practice in blank and let the secretary issue them later. He doubts this action complies with the law and notes hundreds of such certificates have been issued by the board secretary.
William Stewart a gambler was arrested in Fulton for firing the Milwaukee and Northwestern depots at Clinton and Fulton on July 6. Police say he previously claimed a lost trunk worth 600 dollars tied to a Fulton depot fire. He crossed the bridge to Clinton three hours before the blaze and did not return.
Mr. Post a 30 year old man was killed in a twenty foot well after a dynamite cartridge exploded the night before. Gas from the blast rendered him unconscious upon entry. it took about 45 minutes to recover the body while his father aided.
Weer Union July 4 Willie Smith sent to Anamosa for eight years by Judge Fellows after a December 11 drunken fight left Andrew Nelson dead. Co defendant Frank Dorland also found guilty of manslaughter but granted a stay until October for a possible new trial.
A wind storm and cyclone swept Warren County causing major damage across a several mile wide strip. R B Wadsworth of Summerset suffered the heaviest loss with fourteen of fifteen prime fat steers killed, valued around 900 dollars. Hail damaged crops and buildings and lightning struck multiple locations.
W H Johnson once Muscatine county auditor arrived with sheriff in Muscatine after being traced to Honolulu where he ran a news stand. His arrest and return caused a sensation as embezzlement totaled 30000 dollars with part paid by bondsmen and rest borne by the county.
Des Moines saloon keepers push a consent petition while the church federation inspects it. Fourteen drug store owners face Polk county grand jury indictments for illegal liquor sales. Bonds of 500 dollars each were posted. Defendants deny illicit sales. conviction could revoke permits and pharmacist certificates. Des Moines dispatch reports on state revenue and other Iowa notes.
Lake Geneva Wisconsin reports six people drowned when the steam launch Dispatch capsized during a hurricane. Victims include Dr John Hogan his wife child brother niece and John Preston master of the boat. The craft had just left Elgin camp on a pier tour amid dark clouds and a storm warning.
Grand Forks North Dakota July 8. Farmers and wheat growers report North Dakota will harvest the largest wheat crop in years with estimates from 45 million to 60 million bushels. Yields may range from 16 to 30 bushels per acre, with some Red River Valley farmers predicting 40 bushels per acre. Grain nearing milk stage and ready for reapers by July 20.
Cuareston West Virginia July 6 Governor McCorkle orders the Second regiment under arms to move to Pocahontas after miners armed with Winchesters drive fifty foreign laborers from the field. The US marshal orders state deputies to Huntington to protect trains as Elkhorn region tensions rise.
The British government confirms a 16,000,000 pounds sterling 4 percent gold loan to China, guaranteed by Russia. The instrument bars redemption or conversion for 36 years and bound China not to issue any government guaranteed gold loans until after January 15, 1896.
John Cunninham, an aeronaut, was killed instantly near Winigan after his parachute failed during a fourth ascent at about 1,200 feet. He had completed three successful ascents earlier that day in the eastern part of the county.
The Supreme Court unanimously holds that Mrs. Mary E. Lease was named trustee of the state board of charitable institutions in 1895 for an unexpired term. Gov. Morrill's later appointment of Geo. A. Clark as her successor is deemed regular and lawful.
Buzzano's Bay Mass July 8 at 4 30 yesterday afternoon a girl was born to President and Mrs Grover Cleveland at Gray Gables their summer home Dr Joseph Bryant the attending physician announces that mother and child are both doing very well.
The Pullman Palace Car Company announces a 10 percent wage increase affecting about 4,000 workers. The raise is phased in gradually across departments over the past two weeks in Cuicaco and surrounding areas.
Judge Showalter signs decree of sale for eighteen top whisky trust properties to be auctioned on Monday August 5 in Cuicanco. The reorganization committee has bid 9 800 000 as the upset price, with no other bidders expected.
Havana reports a major clash between Spanish troops led by Col Aznar and General Maceo's insurgent forces. Maceo notes 280 rebels killed while Salcedo says ten insurgents and two Spanish soldiers died. Campos vows to shoot with arms those captured. conspirators to Africa. Spain plans 16,000 troops this month and 60,000 more in Oct-Nov.
Curiaco Ill July 9 The new Sunday closing barber law took effect All Chicago shops except nineteen closed Sunday A Barbers Sunday Closing association committee was appointed to prosecute shops that stayed open Statewide reports indicate strict observance of the law
A Kobe dispatch to the Times states an attempt to seize Prince Pak the home minister at Seoul. The incident is thought connected with the queen's faction trying to end Japanese ascendancy in Corea.
A box factory in San Francisco was destroyed by a fire that swept four blocks before being controlled. Losses may reach $2,000,000. Over 100 families were left homeless and many houses burned.
In Loxpox July 5 a published farewell letter from former Prime Minister Gladstone thanks his Midlothian supporters for years of backing. He praises the century's era of reform, notes Liberal-led progress, and urges Scots electors to continue leading the nation as in the past.
A Rio de Janeiro telegram reports the Italian minister amid friction with Brazil over compensation for alleged torture of Italian subjects during the revolution. He warns of requesting his passport if a quick settlement is not reached as authorities guard newspapers and deploy armed troops amid ongoing unrest.
Ex Consul Waller imprisoned near Marseilles is ill and lacking medical supplies. The U S State Department seeks aid to provide necessities or secure French action. Ambassador Eustis instructed to press France for a prompt record of proceedings and to address delays. Bray, step son, fears for Mrs Waller after letters from Madagascar went unanswered.
Riverside athlete George K. Noland set a new 220 yard dash world record in 24.5 seconds at Ontario California on July 6, surpassing Carey of Princeton College who had held 21 4 5 seconds.
Patents allowed by the commissioner at Washington to Iowa inventors include J. E. Clarey Des Moines for an improved furnace to resist heat damage and improve combustion, Dr J. T. Montgomery Battle Creek for a ground scraping apparatus, and Duplex Typewriter Co Des Moines for a two letter simultaneous printing machine. The notice notes foreign patent applications and states prints of drawings and specs are available for 25 cents, with legal firm G and J Rate Ornwie solicitors.
A farmer asks what payout he would receive if his insured house burns. The agent quips that the outcome would likely be three or four years in prison, reflecting a grim pun about arson and insurance fraud.
Mrs Homespun defends her son Harry the artist amid praise and jeers from her sister. She notes the work fetched $50 despite criticism, underscoring family pride and the often mixed reception of art.
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