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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1895
Page
6
The fragment comments on fashion shifts with leg of beef sleeves replacing leg of mutton, hints at B T Barnum’s impact, notes Jumbo post offices, and warns of eyeline dangers while mentioning a holiness camp meeting at Wichita and American travelers in Armenia facing Kurds.
The old Liberty Bell, after its World’s Exposition tour, is debated for a trip to the Atlanta Exposition to educate the public in patriotism. Proponents argue it would aid unity and boost the Exposition’s success while others question logistics and impact.
If Spain acted as a shrewd financier she would surrender Cuba to the United States and resolve the Mora claim. The piece notes Cuba will no longer be profitable for Spain and hints at broad sentiment against authorities arresting women in bloomers. A colonial trade mood and American female resilience are cited amid various domains.
Henry J. Aldrica once ran a loan and investment firm in Denver guaranteeing returns to lenders from the east. He has disappeared, leaving creditors numerous and many ruined by the company’s collapse. No trace of his whereabouts is known.
John E. Witmer, deputy sheriff, has entered 160 acres in Allamakee county along the Mississippi river bottoms. The land, worth at least 8000 dollars, cost him only 18 dollars in filing fees after discovery of a clerical error and prior conflicting entries. Officials at Washington confirmed the original homestead entry, granting Witmer entry rights.
C C Davis of East Peru a Chicago Great Western station in Madison county vanished with about 10000 in cash after last seen July 3 and later spotted in Des Moines. The East Peru bank Davis recently purchased and ran had its safe opened by a locksmith revealing empty bindings. A Denver note letter to Wright Baker Co endorsing three notes totaling 25 adds to suspected embezzlement nearing thirty thousand dollars.
The four story Sioux City linseed oil mill covering a quarter block was found on fire. Origin unknown. the east half on the second floor burned, housing valuable machinery. Loss around 50 000 dollars with over 100 000 dollars insured. This is the third fire in the plant, rebuilt after prior blazes in four years and in April of this year.
Lawrence Powers of Table Mound Dubuque county aged 80 a wealthy farmer reputed to be worth about a half million fell from a hay mow striking his head. He suffered a concussion and is reported near death in Desvere on July 14.
Highland Park college was sold at sheriff's sale for 33 000 dollars for grounds and buildings plus 4 075 dollars for equipment and personal property. The first sale was bid in by Charles N. Voss of the German Savings Bank of Davenport and is redeemable. The second sale awarded to Herman Younker with absolute conveyance.
A few days ago a derailment plot on the Chicago & Northwestern fast mail near Mechanicsville was foiled when railroad workers spotted spikes on the rails. A detective arrested a young tramp who admitted the act was done "for fun" after watching the train jump the track.
A midnight blaze in Osceola consumed Goldsmith Bros. store with goods valued at 35000 and spread to A B Lewis Son stock worth 20000. J C Harrisons groceries and the Osceola Democrat Printing plant were burned, with brick blocks totaling 19500 and a total loss near 90000 with 46000 insured.
Orreemwa July 14 reports the state bacteriologist found seventeen cows in four dairies infected with tuberculosis. Dairymen fear quarantine and seek immunity measures. City health board plans strong action to remove unhealthy cattle for a pure milk supply.
In federal court Judge Woolson sentenced E R Cassatt once labeled a Pella bank wrecker to nine years in the Anamosa penitentiary. The verdict follows prior charges and marks a dramatic end to the banking scandal case.
A fire destroyed Knowlton's business district, causing estimated losses of 25 000 dollars with about half insured. Mrs. P B Conklin of Oskaloosa died by self immolation after saturating clothing with kerosene. Incendiary origin noted, scattered layout helped save the town.
Government engineers report on upper Mississippi improvements from the Missouri to Minneapolis. Work includes closing side chutes contracting low water channels and bank protection with dredging. Fiscal year expenditure 872,684 dollars. completed contracts 376,357. remaining balance 774,656. Des Moines Rapids canal open 251 days with 606 steamboats 340 barges 14141 passengers 29034 tons merchandise 55729 bushels grain and large lumber and lumber products movement. Operating costs 37,352.07.
Maprm July 16 After acknowledging the validity of the Mora claim for over 3 000 000 in 1886 the Spanish government through its foreign and colonial ministers has agreed to immediate payment. A U S demand via Minister Taylor accelerated the settlement with Spain facing Cuban revolution pressures.
Sisters of Mercy Genevieve Josefine and Frances and Father A M Feeser arrived aboard the Alliance after eight years in Ecuador. They reported a revolution that battered Calceta Convent, beat priests, and forced the nuns to flee. They fear Bishop Schumaker was assassinated.
A funnel shaped cyclone struck East New York Cypress Hills and Wood Haven causing one death and many injuries. Thirty houses and a school were wrecked while several streets became impassable. In Cherry Hill New Jersey twenty seven houses were wrecked with five killed and many injured.
Ed Adams' Sons of Tacoma report a Japanese government contract for 15,000 tons of Washington flour for army use. Sample lots of 100 barrels were sent and the order totals over 150,000 barrels. Shipments will occur between now and fall, with most production in Tacoma.
A humorous exchange between a father and his son Johnny ends with a Sunday constraint. The deacon recalls a large catfish but halts midsentence, emphasizing the holy day.
A playful Boston tale notes a little girl refusing reduced fare by insisting she pays full price to “keep my own statistics.” The anecdote reveals wit about age questions and transport rules in a light, humorous tone.
A cyclone demolished several buildings in O'Donnelson Grafton on July 16. A two story house was lifted and shattered. five people were inside including a baby. Mrs Nelson and the baby were unharmed after a fall. a two year old Peters girl suffered critical injuries. a hired man was severely hurt but may recover. a servant girl sustained severe injuries.
Londox July 15 The U P representative in St Petersburg reports Prince Lobanoff Rostovski Russian foreign minister asked Japanese minister Nishib Tokujiro to state when Japan would evacuate Liao Tung peninsula. The reply was Japan will keep the territory until full war indemnity and compensation are paid by China. Rostovski then instructed the Russian ambassador in Tokyo to seek a withdrawal date for troops from Chinese mainland.
A telegram to the surgeon general reports the British steamer Ealing arriving at Reedy Island from Para and San Lucia with yellow fever aboard. One death and two convalescents were on arrival. The vessel will be disinfected and detained.
Secretary Herbert reports Admiral Kirkland commended the U S fleet as a credit to the country and second to none at Kiel. A Boise City alert warns of mining disputes in Coeur d’Alene with militia ready to defend property. New York dispatch covers Cuban revolutionary elections with Palma elected and a Russia loan note. The Iowa Republican convention nominates Drake for governor on the sixth ballot with Parrott as lieutenant governor and Sabin as state superintendent, plus a broad platform opposing Democratic policies and urging protection for workers and immigration controls.
Laporte Indiana reports yesterday the hottest in years. The persistent heat is burning corn crops and threatens total loss of the potato crop if the heat continues for a few days.
A powerful storm hit El Reno Texas yesterday around five o'clock toppling many small frame structures and causing major damage to some of the city’s best buildings.
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