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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1895
Page
3
Across Iowa reports detail a spate of suicides, hangings, and legal cases. Notable items include the Burke Elliott abduction trial in Marengo, Peter Kremer’s suicide near Dyersville, and a fatal shooting of Officer Graves in Ottumwa, plus grand lodge sessions in Marshalltown and a new parish in Dubuque.
Reports cover pension raises to six dollars, Atrocities inquiry, Li Hung Chang attacked in Japan, a Kentucky train robbery order, Thurston departure for Honolulu, a murder sentence handed to a Chicago killer, Muruaga resignations, and various European political moves. Also includes Bismarck’s 80th birthday celebrations, Spanish reinforcements to Cuba, a Kansas City fire, McKinley’s stance on free silver, and a Madagascar court martial verdict.
Prince Henry of Prussia and his 6-year-old son Waldemar arrived at Friedrichsruhe at 11 yesterday. They were welcomed by Count von Rantzau and met Prince Bismarck at the castle. A luncheon followed with Henry proposing Bismarck’s health and best wishes.
Washington reports the Venezuelan claims commission ruled for U S citizens, awarding 143 500 dollars. Senator Andrade signals a dissenting opinion. In Bowling Green Missouri cases of smallpox spark alarm as quarantines close businesses and many exposed people.
London March 26 The British steam er Storm King capt Crosby from Antwerp to Boston collided Saturday with the Italian bark Giuseppe capt Tate from Savannah Feb 14 for Hamburg The Giuseppe sank after being badly damaged but the steamer rescued its crew.
Dan Creedon of St Louis has been matched to fight Henry Baker of Chicago. The bout is set for Monday night April 1 in St Louis, ongoing preparations reported.
The Commercial Bank of Cincinnati, a state institution, assigned yesterday to cashier W H Campbell due to an inability to meet calls from the clearing house. The bank, once solid with $328000 paid capital and $400000 average deposits, faced pressure from $60000 of bad paper and expects a difficult review of its affairs.
Ottawa March 29 The talk here centers on the resignation of Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper minister of justice The strain is linked to the Manitoba school case and possibly to the House of Commons leadership next session With Premier Bowell in the senate another minister must read in the commons likely Foster or Tupper Leaders of the next Conservative cabinet loom as a flashpoint for Bowell's government
The Davis will contest is settled after months of negotiation. The agreement divides the estate among the contestants and withdraws the challenges. The old will is admitted to probate as the genuine last will and testament of Judge Andrew J. Davis. Settlement may be revised in one year if new heirs are found.
The General Land Office reports Theodore D. Gay charged with willful trespass on timber lands in Wisconsin. Secretary Smith asks the attorney general to prosecute and seek civil recovery of logs, which Gay allegedly cut on government lands held for cancellation while delivering to Archibald McKennon, owner of a mill.
In New York at 12 West Twenty fourth street Amy Thill 24 and Jack Bigelow 30 were killed in a murder suicide. Bigelow shot Thill three times then killed himself with a second bullet to the head, leaving no clues to motive.
An 1890s style advertisement touts Schrage’s Rheumatic Cure with endorsements from doctors and notable figures, claiming widespread success and safety. It lists addresses in Lansing Detroit Saginaw Greenville Holland and urges readers to write Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co. in Chicago for a trial bottle at $1.50 with “truthful testimonials.”
Brussels reports a cabinet decision to mobilize 7,000 soldiers from the army reserve. The move aims to counter political agitation in key industrial centers and restore order.
James M. McBride died suddenly. Coroner McGowny ordered an inquest and found the wife had bought arsenous acid recently and cannot explain it. She faces arrest.
Thieves used nitro glycerine to blow open the vault at Auburn State Bank in Auburn Illinois. About $1000 in currency was stolen. The explosion occurred between 2 and 3 am with witnesses reporting a Surrey carriage seen around 3 to 4 am heading toward Springfield. No other loot left behind.
Eugene Stanley shot Ida Wood during a trial in Helena Montana, fatally wounding her after she was accused of robbing him of 140 dollars. Stanley, a former Fergus county saloonkeeper, fled the courtroom as the stampede began. He denies being insane and gave no statement.
In Muncie Indiana on March twenty ninth ten thousand visitors attended the sixteenth annual Indiana department encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic The grand parade drew about five thousand in line with 2500 public school pupils bearing small flags at the courthouse square veterans received cheers and waving flags as the procession passed
In Springfield on March 23 burglars forced entry into Mrs. Mary Berger's home. They demanded 2000 dollars, gagged her, brandished revolvers, and set straw over her feet to ignite. After she refused to reveal money they extinguished the blaze and chloroformed her. They left after finding only 11 dollars. Mrs. Berger, though shocked, escaped serious injury.
An expert safe man arrived at Mount Morris Oregon March 29 and opened the inner steel door of the Mount Morris bank safe. The robbers entered through the rear door and blew off the outer door. about $8000 was untouched inside the lower safe section except for $500 in stamps and some pennies bags taken.
Mount Clemens Michigan March 29 Detroit was beaten for department commander as Alex Patrick lost to Judge Daboit of St Johns by a good majority. In the W R C convention Mrs Knapp of Howell won over Mrs Halstead by a narrow margin. The two organizations plan to meet next year in Saginaw.
Fire at the Frank Annis residence north of the village killed Mrs. Annis. An inquest heard testimony from the 10 year old daughter suggesting arson. Annis reported he had gone to fetch a physician when the blaze began.
The navy department has ordered coast-defense ship Monterey from Mare Island to Peru. With Peru in turmoil for months, a U S warship will be stationed at Callao to safeguard American interests.
Thousands view the Tuesday blaze in Milwaukee. One of the citys largest business blocks was a total loss and seven other buildings were badly damaged. Twenty three firms lost stock to fire or near ruin. Insurance estimates total 1 402 590 dollars. The disaster stands as of two known.
The attorney general says the sinking fund credited to the Central Pacific Railroad and now in the treasury totaling about 6 million dollars may reimburse 2.362 million paid January 16 in redeeming bonds lent the company in 1865. It may also cover the remaining interest due on these bonds totaling 3.298 million. The fund includes bonds totaling 5.561 million that when sold will raise cash plus a likely premium.
In Carrollton Missouri Nellie Meeks ten years old and the sole survivor of the Meeke family testifies in the William P and George Taylor murder case. She identifies the Taylors as those who summoned her father and family to a wagon ride ending in their deaths at Taylor's farm. George Taylor fatally shot Meeks's parents and crushed the younger children with rocks. Nellie survived being left for dead.
The Australia arrived from Honolulu with news that martial law was lifted March 18 and most of about 190 prisoners before the military commission are now serving terms in quarries or on roads. No word has reached Hawaii of Secretary Gresham’s recall demand for Minister Thurston.
In Kansas City on March 28 the Third Regiment of the State National Guard passed resolutions warning it will disband if local businessmen do not subscribe enough funds by May 1 for maintenance. The move follows the governor's refusal to provide funds and General Milton Moore's resignation.
Washington reports Attorney General Olney informed the president he has little doubt the ruling will sustain the constitutionality of the income tax law. The statement arrives amid debates on its legality.
Des Moines reports a patent allowed for J L Dean of Winterset to aid binding shocks of corn and grain. Eight patents were issued to Iowa inventors last week, including ferry expander, upholstery spring, picture mats, kitchen cabinet, corn planter, grain loader, vision chest, and rotary embossing devices.
Notification from Minister Thurston of his intent to leave the United States and designation of Secretary Hastings as charge d'affaires of Hawaii was received by the state department. Hastings will be Hawaii’s diplomatic representative until a new minister is chosen.
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