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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1881
Page
2
The article notes Secretary Windom was born in Ohio and comments on a recurring gag about being born there. It reflects playful editorial tone and regional pride, mentioning Butler County, Ohio as part of the quip.
Critics weigh Kirkwood’s background after appointment as Interior Secretary noting his Ohio upbringing and early life as a point of contention in evaluating his tenure and qualifications.
The communist and socialistic wing of the National party of the United States is holding glorification meetings in large cities. Handbills for these meetings show skull and crossbones. The assassination of the Czar is cited as a suggestion for the meetings.
The passage notes the reappointment of Edward Russell of Davenport and Clark E. Carr of Galesburg as postmasters, both veteran civil servants of twenty years, extended for four more years. It contrasts this with George William Curtis’ reform party demanding further changes beyond these interim renewals.
Hon. Matt Carpenter praised Senator Edmunds saying he could tell Edmunds is in his seat by the legislation presented. He noted that when Edmunds is absent, bills with a job in them are pushed forward, and when Edmunds is present, those bills are not pushed aggressively.
Cannon, longtime Utah delegate, appears sidelined as Governor certifies the defeated candidate over Cannon after ineligibility due to polygamy and non naturalization. An alternative mandamus sought the governor to declare Cannon elected, but Judge Twiss sustained the demurrer.
Editorial notes the assassination of Tsar Alexander II and its worldwide impact. It credits his emancipation of the serfs and reforms for the lower and middle classes, while blaming Nihilism and radical students for the murder. Alexander III succeeds him as ruler.
The Iowa Homestead attacks Gear for Senate candidacy while editors laud his administration. The piece extols Gear as a capable, businesslike governor with national reputation and agricultural advocacy, arguing he would elevate Iowa pride and state affairs.
A projected apportionment fixing Congress at 319 members passes the House but fails in the Senate. Democrats backed 306 and the number shifts with a new deal. Republicans appear poised to ratify on a second try. States show mixed gains and losses across the map, with notable shifts in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Texas.
The text outlines regional gains and losses: Kansas and California each gain 3, Pennsylvania gains 1, the West adds 14, and the North totals reach 15 before New England reduces it to 12. The South gains 16 but faces 4 losses in Alabama and Mississippi, yielding a net 12 gain.
The Nebraska temperance movement fails to push a constitutional amendment banning liquor sales. The legislature adopts a high license bill as a compromise, setting annual fees of 1000 in cities over 10 000 and 500 in smaller towns, with bonds, petitions, and sale restrictions. An anti treating law also passes, taking effect in ninety days.
A New York Tribune report praises Secretary Kirkwood for firm yet generous handling of Colorado Utes who wish to back out of a reservation ceding deal. He affirms the contract, offers better location options in Utah or Colorado, and promises liberal treatment while enforcing agreed terms.
A historical roundup lists inauguration days for U S presidents, noting Washington’s April 30 1789 swear in and dates when the 4th of March falls on a Sunday. It traces Fridays for Garfield and later, with a sequence through 1921 and beyond referenced.
Senator David Davis spoke in the Senate on March 11 outlining his Independent party platform. He rejected a Democrat label, explained his switch from the Republican party, and declined to chair the Judiciary Committee while naming Garland of Arkansas as a suggested successor.
The piece defends Kirkwood for the Interior role, arguing Western frontier prejudice is unfounded. It praises his humane, practical approach to Indian policy and his broad public affairs experience.
A profile sketches Iowa Governor John H Gear born in Ithaca New York in 1811. It traces his move to Burlington and Keokuk in 1843 1845, his early work with Bridgeman Bros and Coolbaugh, and notes public acclaim of his leadership and ambition amid unfolding gubernatorial senatorial campaigns.
Sioux City Journal argues Hayes administration proved successful despite opposition from Democrats and within his party. It credits honest, economical governance and strong finance management led by Secretary Sherman, noting resumed specie payments and overall economic stability.
The Chicago Inter Ocean recalls Gov Gear and his era linking Iowa growth with rail policy. It outlines a proposed St Paul line from Dubuque to Council Bluffs with numerous branches reaching Des Moines Marshalltown Sioux City and Minnesota and Dakota routes.
The Wisconsin Assembly killed the proposed constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote by a large majority. The Chicago Journal notes disappointed supporters who argued passionately but face public opinion hurdles before lasting change can occur.
Notice is given that Union Bank of Ames Story County Iowa is formed with main business in Ames. Capital stock is $50000 in 500 shares. 50 percent paid. Term from Jan 10 1881 to Feb 10 1901. Directors and officers named W M Greeley president E R Chamberlain cashier.
State of Iowa Story County notice states a general execution from the District Court in favor of Elvey Loux against Titus M Loux. It describes the property interest in the northeast and northwest quarters of section 31 township 85 north range 24 west, to be sold March 1 1881 at the Nevada courthouse door to satisfy the debt plus costs and 6 percent interest. Auction to be cash. Sheriff A K Banka signs.
Notice declares John L. Stevans Daniel McCarthy J A Fitchpatrick John Watts G A Underwood D A Bigelow W M Greeley E R Chamberlain Edward Barstow I L Smith and others as stockholders forming the Ames and Nevada Telephone Company in Ames Story County Iowa to build own or lease a telephone system in Story County Iowa. Capital stock is one thousand dollars in twenty five dollar shares with up to twenty percent assessments. The company begins January 27 1881 for twenty years ending January 27 1901 and is governed by five directors elected annually. The board will appoint officers and limit indebtedness to two hundred dollars. Articles filed January 28 1881 in Story County Recorder.
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