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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1878
Page
2
Reports of sun stroke deaths flood in from Friday to Monday with St Louis alone recording over fifty fatalities and other cities nationwide reporting one to a dozen deaths each.
The text notes three cold blooded Chicago murders following the hanging of Chrry and Connolly and questions whether the death penalty affects a lawless mindset. It ends with the view that killers will act despite laws, and that swift executions are a positive consequence.
Nationwide interest favors four percent bonds as banks place large orders at par and invest idle capital in government securities. Small purchases for permanent investment continue and sales are expected to grow through the summer months.
The local newspaper warns that independent movements threaten the Democratic party. It argues any split will push black voters to decide outcomes, harming Bourbon Democrats as both factions court the negro vote and the result becomes unfavorable.
The Grand Junction Headlight reports the Greenbackers have named Hoggatt as their candidate after a district meeting. The paper notes opposition from Democrats who warned against nomination, warning of political damage if placed on the ballot.
Teizc Rams from Oregon report a war party of Indians burned Cayuse Station about twenty miles east of Pendleton and attacked settlers. Miles infantry on their trail engaged near Pendleton with ongoing fighting. Alarm grows as Governor calls for 300 volunteers. A barge trail toward the Snake River on the Idaho frontier is found and Indians are seen in Powder River Valley. A small party was pursued and part captured.
The Boone Republican blasts correspondence bureaus in Washington and eastern cities for careless advertising propositions and dull letters. It criticizes editors relying on such exchanges and urges Iowa editors to craft readable letters rather than mimic dull New York or Chicago outputs.
The Sioux City Journal speculates on candidates for Congress in the district. It lists Carpenter Pendleton and Russell with 47 45 and 14 votes respectively, noting Story County details and advising caution on bets based on incomplete county counts.
A Chicago Tribune correspondent relays Secretary Serman’s view on resuming payments for paper money. He says resumption could occur but should be delayed six months, arguing it would restore confidence, attract capital, and revive industry. He notes gold premiums, trade balance, and Treasury coin reserves supporting a delayed resumption.
The town reacted only to the sounder in the telegraph office as Col. Hoggatt’s nomination for Congress in the Ninth District appeared assured. The writer defends the choice, praising the nominee while critiquing the party as principled-less and the candidate as grand yet absurd.
The Judicial Conventions on July 10 1878 nominated J W McKenzie of Franklin county for judge and John L Stevens of Story for district attorney Both are described as capable young men with strong records McKenzie famed for wartime service and Stevens praised as an active, well educated Ames lawyer backed by Story county delegates The articles note potential competition from Greenbackers and reference public support from multiple papers including Boone Democrat Boone Republican and Dodge Gazette
The Baltimore mayoral result shows the Greenback party with a mere 1 429 votes out of 15 429 amid weak turnout from Democrats and no Republican nomination. The piece argues the third party has little impact and cites a larger 19th century urban context to warn Eastern parties.
Sexaron Bex Hix writes a sharp Washington letter attacking Alex Stephens for opposing the Potter hunt. Mr Hill should learn from Stephens as the latter returns home to face angry constituents and wins broad support, signaling a renaming bid. Bourbons fret over the party’s stubborn move and the potential fallout.
The Berlin treaty ends Turkish rule in Bulgaria. Turkish forces are to evacuate and fortifications be razed. Christians are granted religious liberty and tax rights, with Bulgarians free to tax themselves. All faiths—Mohammedans Christians Jews and Pagans—stand on equal footing, with tribute and debt duties remaining as the last tie.
The Republican meeting at Fort Dodge Webster county unanimously adopted resolutions endorsing Gov. Carpenter for Congress. They urge the Ninth District convention to consider needs of the people, praise Carpenter's public service, and instruct delegates to work for his nomination.
The convention to nominate a Congressional candidate at Cherokee on the seventh of next month pits Judge Pendleton of Sioux City against Governor Carpenter of Fort Dodge. O Connell is considered out of the running, leaving Rugsell of Greene as the main balance of power according to an approximate strength table.
A Hampton resident in Franklin county is the Republican convention’s pick for District Judge of the 11th district. The attorney has a solid reputation among local lawyers and friends across the region. TheItem recalls a Civil War tale linking Mr McKenzie to Gen Corse during the Altoona defense with Sherman signalling a reply from the relief Army.
A 75 acre farm near Kelley and Ames offers 50 acres under plow with an orchard and fruit trees, well fenced cow and hog pastures, a good farmhouse and two wells. Located two miles east of Kelley and five miles south of Ames. For details call Tue Inquirer office. Dan Batsarn.
Advertising copy promotes Parker's Ginger Tonic as a preventive for cholera infantum colic and various stomach disorders. It claims quick relief from dyspepsia headaches nervousness insomnia liver issues and other ailments with a 1 dollar bottle or 15 cent sample from J J Bousquet & Co.
An advertisement urges readers not to be deceived about Shilohs Consumption Cure for coughs and lung trouble. It claims coughs lead to consumption and promises a full refund if no benefit, pricing 10 cents, 50 cents, and 1 dollar per bottle. Also promotes Shilohs Porous Plaster for chest pain and lists Thomas & McLain as sellers.
A sales item claims to cure dyspepsia liver complaint consumption and general debility with a positive guarantee. It lists two prices 10 ets and 76 ets and credits Thomas and McLain as the sellers.
An ad states the liver governs health and links to digestion heart brain and nerves. It claims Green's August Flower cures dyspepsia and liver complaints with proven results. Sample bottles cost two cents and three doses prove effectiveness, sold by J J Bousquet in western towns.
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