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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
2
Industrial Field notes report on key home and international developments. Personal items cover notable figures and civic matters while political notes summarize events and opinions impacting communities at large. Domestic and overseas items are presented with emphasis on practical implications.
A digest from across the globe reports strikes in Michigan rail lines, arson attempts in Ohio, bank closures in Indiana, political shifts and resignations, civil unrest in Spain, and maritime incidents. It notes fires in Bristol Tennessee and Milwaukee losses, plus legal and social developments in Chicago and Washington.
Miss Martha Hichborn daughter of Rear Admiral Hichborn married James G. Blaine youngest son of the late Maine statesman in Washington. R F E Hull aged 79 longtime newspaper man died at Youngstown Ohio. Edward Kimball died in Chicago at 78 after raising millions for church debts. R E Burke former Texas congressman died in Dallas at 54. Justice Brewer of the Supreme Court married Emma Mott in Burlington Vermont. Gov Heber M Wells of Utah married Emily Katz in Salt Lake City. Maj George Arthur US Army assistant paymaster who returned from the Philippines died in Cleveland Ohio at 43.
Reports note a grand military demonstration by allied forces in Peking marking Field Marshal Count von Waldersee's departure. Other items include China blocking entry to Porto Rico and Berlin saying an indemnity of 327 million dollars will be managed by an international court.
The report lists varied events: political threats toward Cuba pending Platt amendments, Japan possibly at war with Russia, a sheriff’s lone defense against lynchers in Carrollton, and mail policy against premium offers. It notes MacArthur’s volunteers leaving the Philippines, suicides tied to crime, and multiple disasters and deaths across the United States.
Washington reports slow improvement in Mrs McKinley but the case remains extremely grave. Doctors warn against reducing stimulants and fear sudden sinking spells as Canton relocation plans hinge on her strength. A later bulletin confirms blood infection from finger bone felon and endocarditis with mitral involvement but notes overall improvement and hopeful signs.
A stone shaft near Sioux City honors Sergeant Charles Floyd of the Lewis and Clark expedition, the only member to die on the 1804 journey. Bronze tablets from New York recount Floyd’s death near Sergeant Bluffs and his burial by the bluffs as the explorers pressed on to the Pacific.
Mrs. Mary Jackson, once committed to an asylum over doubts about her common law marriage to Gustav Jackson, settles for a nominal sum to secure rights to his estate valued at about 10 000 dollars. The court funded her defense while the legality of their marriage remains undecided. heirs in Sweden and the U S. may challenge further.
A six person party including three girls aboard a skiff near North Esingtion on the Delaware River swamped in a Sunday squall. Rosie Koons 17 Mary Koons 19 Mamie Traynor 22 were drowned. The Federal Boat club guests aided but could not reach the girls in time.
In a fight with insurgents at Lipa Batangas Lieut Anton Springer of the Twenty first infantry was killed Capt W H Wilhelm of the same regiment Lieut Fitzhugh Lee Jr and five enlisted men were wounded.
Appointment from Washington announces Elmer B. Stephen as collector of internal revenue for the district of Nebraska and Myron H. McCord as United States marshal for Arizona Territory. McCord is noted as a former territorial governor.
George D. Herron former Grinnell College professor faced a church council of eight groups at Grinnell on charges of conduct unbecoming a Christian and a gentleman. Evidence showed cruelty toward his wife leading to divorce and legal separation. The council unanimously voted to expel him after Herron’s defense letter.
Rural free delivery will begin in Iowa on July 1 with new routes in Arlington Fayette county Brooklyn Poweshiek county Fairfield Jefferson county Hawarden Sioux county Logan Harrison county Nashua Chickasaw county. Carriers include John Gladwin Sr Elmer Wellman R H Hibbard Elver Cauley C B McPeek John Hammans J W Eastman G E Minton 85 S W Putney and others. Routes range from 2 to 67 miles serving populations from 300 to 2 28. Mail to Fairfield will be routed from Baker and Glasgow to discontinue its post offices.
McDonald known as the Black Bear was sentenced to 30 days in jail in Dubuque and fined $25 for hugging a respected lady inside the Bank and Insurance building in front of spectators.
A powerful wind and hailstorm swept over Burlington and nearby areas causing extensive damage. Roofs blown off, trees down, and the basket factory partly demolished with no fatalities reported.
A Chelsea Wisconsin woman Mrs Ella Rice shares two years of fatigue pains and misery from womb inflammation. After various doctors and medicines she recovered using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The record promotes the product as a cure for tiredness fainting spells low spirits and headaches.
A compilation notes disparate figures including dog licensing, Japan population growth of 400000 yearly, sugar and tobacco revenue of 70000000, Seattle’s care of a chief’s grave, US wealth per person rising from 308 in 1850 to 1200, US Virginias 1607 boat, UK population surpassing France in 1892, mushrooms nutrition, a Philadelphia builder of 222 houses at 750000, England Wales uncultivated moor land of 3480000 acres and urban land cover.
Mrs. J B Flanigan of Sumpter Illinois suffered dropsy for fifteen years and could not wear shoes for three. After taking six boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills on a druggist's advice, five used, she was fully cured and regained health, praised by husband and wife as a miracle remedy. The story credits Drs and local pharmacist Mr Dale for recommending the treatment.
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