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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1896
Page
11
Ames Iowa weekly publication by Hudson Bros with annual subscription terms noting one dollar per year payable in advance and the paper issued on Thursdays in Story County Iowa.
The speaker urges keeping Polk Wells in prison while hinting at a pardon. The Cuban resolution was quickly approved, but the text emphasizes acting for the American people with decisive Senate action.
Henry Christman finished his four year residence as county treasurer in Nevada and returned to his Ames home. He earned a large amount of public and personal goodwill during his tenure and his pleasant face will be missed with regret according to a Nevada representative.
Denver calls for change while a woman holds the garbage removal contract and women serve as alley inspectors. The piece contrasts male litter behavior with civic progress and recalls Webster City’s growth since 1890 from 2800 to 5000 due to electric light and water works. Ames may draw hope from Webster City's success.
The piece argues for practical municipal reforms including sidewalks and enforcing higher fines, plus reviving certain ordinances. It endorses Senator Quay's postal savings bill, calling it simple and advantageous, then shifts to U S Spain tensions about Cuba and potential war if Spain persists, urging firm but magnanimous U S stance.
The Perry Bulletin endorses Hon. Edmund Nichols for congress while criticizing Des Moines Register coverage of J A T Hull. It notes Hull’s leadership as chair of military affairs, an approved appropriation, and his long service but warns of Des Moines political mudslinging and ongoing waterworks disputes.
A newspaper column rails against the Potter bill requiring express firms to deposit 5000 in each county where they operate. It argues strict surveillance by the railway commission is proper, but deposits are unnecessary. It asserts money orders are universally trusted and warns deposits would raise banks’ burden and express charges.
The speaker discusses possible provisions of the next Republican tariff law. He asserts it will balance American and European conditions, shield American labor from Oriental competition, and boost U.S. production. An illustration referencing Mr. Lincoln about leg length is used to emphasize careful consideration.
Excerpt from Thurston praising William McKinley in a Chicago banquet speech urging Republican victory on protectionist policy. Interstate notices from Dyersville and local papers comment on policy, memorial bills, and anti-cigarette laws with remarks on politics and reform.
Speech asserts future tariff measures will support American policy and sustain the treasury. It claims long lasting credit and the dignity of American labor, enterprises, and occupations will be upheld by the tariff, praising independence and national strength.
The piece argues another legislative session is certain as lawmakers lag behind in code work. It criticizes past handling and warns that a new session will cost taxpayers about $1500 per day. It asserts a fresh code is a luxury and predicts the merry wheels of legislation will roll again.
A call to scrutinize private banks argues for inspection as with National Banks and insurers. Editors across papers weigh committee bias favoring bankers, while signaling broader reform is needed to curb financial risk and ensure public safety.
A brief opinion cites that curfew bells are unnecessary, arguing that responsible parents already enforce reasonable limits and common sense governs youth behavior.
Des Moines Leader notes Mount Pleasant supporters celebrate a victory at the polls over the old gas ring. Five of six aldermen favored municipal lighting ownership, while the plan failed on a technicality and will return at a special election with expected sweep.
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