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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1896
Page
1
Denver reports list twenty nine dead from floods that washed buildings and tracks away. Victims include the Proctor and Casey families and campers from Denver. Rescue efforts continued as crews battled wreckage and communication remained limited.
A violent wind and rain storm hit the city at 4 30 pm causing at least three deaths and widespread destruction. Homes were demolished roofs torn from eight to ten churches, and utility poles lay tangled. Rivers rose and travel was hindered by debris as 12 people were struck and taken to hospitals in critical condition.
New York readers learn that 5,000 overcoat and sack coat makers have joined the strike, with 6,000 jacket makers to assemble Wednesday and an expected 4,000 knee pants makers to follow.
In Louis July 27 Chairman Jones of the Democratic National Committee appointed William P St. John of New...
In Iowa Falls Frank Pierson, recently released from Independence asylum, fatally attacks his parents and wounds his mother as he attempts self harm. His brother Albert had died by suicide in Chicago last spring.
Des Moines reports a rapid corn buying surge driven by railroad rate cuts. Farmers sell quickly for 18 to 24 cents per bushel, fearing rate restoration, while dealers seek cars and cribs, with special trains needed to move constantly loaded cars.
General George W. Jones eldest surviving former U S senator died at 92 in Dunugus at his daughter Mrs L Dyess home. Born 1804 in Vincennes Indiana he served as a drummer boy in 1812 and became the first U S senator from Iowa after roles in Michigan and Wisconsin. Funeral held at St Patrick s Church with Dr Carroll delivering sermon and Senator Allison among honorary pallbearers.
The People's Party convention adjourned after four days of heated debate with Bryan formally nominated for president and Norton as a rival. The body empowered its national committee to form a new ticket if needed and debated potential cross-party alignments including Debs and Sewall. The Silver party endorsed Bryan and Sewall while reaffirming a pro bi metal platform.
A St Louis wired message from William Jennings Bryan is summarized by a traveler who read the dispatch to Senator Jones. Bryan declines a presidential nomination unless the money question remains central, endorses free coinage at 16 to 1, and opposes tying policy to foreign help or other party goals.
In Nevada City California on July 28 the bodies of Sheriff David Douglas and an unknown highwayman were found side by side in nearby woods two miles from town. The sheriff was shot through the heart while five bullets pierced the robber. The robber's rifle showed no sign of use. Authorities suspect confederates of the highwayman were behind the slayings after a spree of robberies in the area. The sheriff had pursued the outlaw alone after planning to rely on a larger posse. A dog accompanied him and returned at midnight guiding searchers to the fatal site.
San Diego July 27 jury returns verdict for Dr J C Hearne in a libel suit against M H DeYoung proprietor of the San Francisco Chronicle and J F Blunt. Damages set at 10000 dollars for an August 1814 article alleging Hearne’s involvement in a Missouri murder. Hearne had been indicted but was acquitted.
Denver reports four more bodies found among debris below Golden as recovery continues from last Friday's cloud burst in Clear Creek canon. The victims include two old men and two young women unidentified. A Denver brewery party of eight who traveled toward Idaho Springs is missing, with wagon parts located. Fort Logan commander Colonel H C Merriam has ordered 100 troops to aid the search.
At the Kansas City exposition track jockey Sam Mason, age 18 from Independence Kansas, was killed when his horse Ava Cain collided with another leading horse in the second race. Mason died from a broken neck as the horse also died from the fall.
The third biennial session of the supreme lodge of the National Reserve association convened in Kansas City. A small portion of delegates arrived and little work was done on opening day. At least 100 delegates from every state attend.
The Populist party will hold its gubernatorial convention in Nashville on Tuesday. The St Louis meeting has heightened public interest in the expected actions of the Tennessee gathering.
Ex-President and Mrs. Harrison arrived in New York from Old Forge. He attended the Presbyterian church general assembly general committee session and declined to discuss politics.
Puatissure New York July 28 Hon. Garrett A Hobart has joined the Hotel Champlain Golf club and is an active player of the game.
From Allover Iowa W C A for Sioux City reports a new local YWCA organization formed in Sioux City with a membership count between 800 and 400. Des Moines notes the Iowa attorney general will appeal the anticigarette law to the U S Supreme Court after a ruling deeming it unconstitutional.
Archbishop Hennessy indefinitely postponed the Bishop Bonacum appeal trial after the Fitzgerald party failed to appear citing irregular citations. In St Paul a judge ruled the Iowa anti cigarette law unconstitutional and ordered Donald C. McGregor of Cedar Rapids released on habeas corpus.
Buruieron July 25. G. J. Reynolds a 70 year old prisoner confined for assault on a 13 year old girl hanged himself after two prior suicide attempts. The inmate had been in custody since last month awaiting trial.
Jefferson Iowa July 27 The Tenth district Republican convention meets in this city Wednesday July 29 to name the congressional nominee Jonathan P Dolliver the present representative will likely be re nominated by acclamation
Traces of poison found in the stomach of Arthur Gordon a Rock Valley tinner who died suddenly Saturday night Officials say the poison may have come from a can of pressed chicken eaten at dinner Gordon’s stomach will be sent to Des Moines for analysis for confirmation by investigators.
Des Moines July 24 state railroad commissioners cut brick rates 18 percent. Brick manufacturers led by vitrified brick makers secured aid from Des Moines Northern and Western and Chicago Great Western to win the reduction, though they sought 25 percent.
Semi official notice says the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific will merge its two Iowa shops. One at Valley Junction near this city and another at Stuart about 100 miles away. Stuart plant to be moved to Valley Junction to form one large establishment.
In Jefferson Iowa on July 27 farmers report oats nearly harvested with yields of 25 to 40 bushels per acre by machine measure but grain weight only half, leaving about $2 gross per acre to cover seed labor and hauling costs to market.
Claude L. Chase Cliff Clinton and John Clarke were arraigned in Des Moines before Commissioner Mason on a charge of robbing the Winterset post office May 26 1885. The office safe was blown open and stamps and money totaling $300 were taken. Held to the United States grand jury under heavy bonds they could not furnish and jailed.
At a Grain Dealers' Association meeting in Sioux City Gehlin Bros. of LeMars filed three more extortion suits against the Omaha Northwestern and Iowa Central railroads for 24, 98.42, 255.84 and 11886.85 dollars. The suits accuse excessive charges on grain shipped from Iowa to Chicago. Additional suits totaling about 250000 dollars will be filed before September 1, bringing the pending total to 500000 dollars.
J H Pennington of Maine and H B Wicks of Chicago organize the North and South American Transportation company in Des Moines with $20,000,000 capital. Articles of incorporation filed with the county auditor. Fifteen directors and officers to be chosen next week. The venture aims to build railroads in the Americas and operate steamers between the two continents.
The nine week strike at Brown Hoisting and Conveying works ends with a settlement. The company concedes major points including grievance committees, Saturday half holiday, time and a half overtime, and reinstatement for all employees. Workers to return tomorrow amid jubilant scenes.
Wash Hindon reports no gold exports yesterday and domestic withdrawals totaling 12 907 in gold coin and bars. New York bankers deposited 1 490 000, lifting the reserve to 103 688 180, while centers offered 6 000 000 in exchange for legal tender notes. The mint director warns full silver coinage could not replace gold for 14 years given current minting capacity.
A committee of gold standard Democrats met at the Auditorium to call a convention for September 2. Comptroller Eckles spoke on conference plans and denied delivering any message from President Cleveland. A five member subcommittee will organize state conventions and a two member team will open headquarters in Chicago to push a hard money campaign. The national committee will meet in Indianapolis on August 2 to decide the national convention site.
Three insurgent prisoners Luis Mur Miguel Alvarez and Rodriguez Antonio Carco were shot at the castle of San Severino Matanzas near Havana on July 28 during a punitive execution reported by the Havana desk.
Chicago market summary notes September wheat regains a sharp loss after crop report signals reductions in spring and winter wheat. Corn weak, oats modestly higher, provisions hit new lows. Prices listed: Wheat Sept 50 44 to 50 50, Dec 61 9 1/4, Corn Sept 54, Oats Sept 17 3/4 to 18 1/4, Pork Sept 6.00, etc.
South Omaha cattle receipts 1,700 steady with native beef steers at 8.04.20, western and Texas steers from 2.25 to 8.00, cows and heifers 2.40 to 3.00, canners 1.25 to 2.25, stockers 2.75 to 3.00, calves 3.00 to 5.25, bulls 1.75 to 3.00. Hogs receipts 1,200 down 50 with heavy 2.75 to 2. W) mixed 2.80 to 2.85, light 2.00 to 3.00, bulk 2.8 to 2.9. Sheep receipts 500 steady with natives 2.60 to 8.00, western 2.50 to 2.75, common sheep 2.00 to 2.75, lambs 3.00 to 5.25.
Hog receipts total 27 000 with market fairly active and steady including light 3 20 to 3 50 mixed 3 00 to 3 40 heavy 2 66 to 3 25 and 2 64 to 2 85. Cattle receipts 14 000 steady to a shade higher with beeves 3 15 to 3 40 cows and heifers 1 26 to 3 70 Texas steers 3 40 to 4 80 stockers and feeders 2 25 to 3 00. Mec Aom 27 000 slow and 10 15e wer.
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