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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1894
Page
4
Fragmentary report notes a claim that adulterating milk among eastern Africa natives is a heinous crime. Missionaries from eastern Africa are urged for service here. A popcorn concession handler at the world’s fair boasts profits to fund a row of flats.
The 102 year old Mary Ann McDooxin obtains a divorce from her husband at Tacoma. The notice highlights the perceived folly of quick marriages and provides a concise legal action context.
Iris stated that the fur seal of Alaska ranks highest in physical prowess and displays unparalleled instinct among land and sea animals.
In France bicycles used for pleasure are taxed with 152 276 reported last year. Bicycles used in business and by tradesmen are not enumerated or taxed.
Herman Wahl of New York won a six cent verdict against a man who pulled out his entire beard in an incident likely from a street altercation. The small sum highlights a legal win for Wahl after his bearded assault.
The governor of South Carolina remains open to remarks and invites comments from the governor of North Carolina, signaling continued interstate discourse on pending matters.
A German astronomer estimates that the year 1961 will see at least seven different comets. He notes that astronomers are often able to forecast such celestial events far in advance.
A man from San Francisco travels the county collecting bones of deceased countrymen. After amassing a large quantity, the bones are shipped to China as part of a so called great undertaking.
Five years ago a Tennessee man signed an egg and married the New York actress who received it by chance. She spent his fortune, and now he wishes he had saved the egg and thrown it at a New York actor.
The 25 foot statue that perched on Boulogne cliffs facing the sea toward England was blown down in a late English Channel storm. It was well known to casual American tourists.
J EssE Seligman of New York dies at an advanced age. He came to the United States in 1840 aboard a sailing vessel from Bgerdorf Bavaria. His first search after landing was for a boarding house at $1 per week. His fortune at death was estimated at $30,000,000.
Diamonds occur in two major U S regions the first along the southern base of the Allegheny mountains from Virginia to Georgia the second on the western side of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges in northern California and southern Oregon.
Paris based Prince di Colonna, once deserted by his American wife after alleged abuse, shows penitence and seeks pardon. The princess, formerly Mackay, forgives and plans to reunite, illustrating a tale of contrition, forgiveness, and renewed fortunes.
Mrs. Kelva Lockwood, famed Washington lawyer, seeks a mandamus to require Virginia’s supreme court to admit her to practice. Those who know her expect she will not quit until she achieves this goal.
General Grant's Memoirs published by Mark Twain's firm have yielded $440,000 in royalties to the Grant family so far. With strong ongoing sales and a cheaper edition on the way, the total may reach about $750,000.
A state council of teachers proposes removing the cube root from basic arithmetic instruction due to declining timber for teaching aids and the rising cost. They argue the topic offers little practical value and that students could focus on more engaging subjects like options and calls.
In Los Angeles a dry goods store crew swore to never refuse a meal to any hungry person. Two witnesses described a man who rushed into the road with a revolver and shot himself crying that he could not stand starving. The vow grew after that incident.
Herr Scott who bought Cumnor hall in England and Amy Rob sart’s ghost as part of the appurtenances seeks repayment. Auctioneer and tradition assured haunting. The specter did not materialize and Scott files damages suit over the transfer.
The bulletin reports for the United States that among 32,067,800 males 62.20 percent are single and 24.94 percent are married while 2.54 percent are widowed and 15 percent diverged. Total females total 36,554,270 with 56.24 percent single and 7.05 percent widowed.
A review of legislative activity from April 28 to May 3 notes Senate debate on tariff measures with Hale and Squire opposing changes. House measures include army and river and harbor bills, and a balance of nominations. Local incidents include riots in Cleveland and a major railroad shop fire in Marietta, with broader notes on elections, strikes, and notable deaths.
The April statement shows the public debt rising by 1 160 971, with a treasury cash balance of 970 826 660 and total debt minus cash at 1 017 536 970. Coinage for April runs 10 184 000 in gold and 554 000 in silver, while receipts reach 22 692 364 and disbursements 32 072 836.
Report notes several unionists gather to form a new national labor organization aiming to absorb others. Other items include a New York commercial museum for export goods, a Niagara Falls death by suicide, a failed Finland Sweden Emigration Co in New York, furniture maker Rhoner Co failure, Harrisburg populist salute to Coxey, a Kenwood mill fire, Boston store Hollander Bradshaw Folsom failure, death of astronomer William Richie, and a niece’s Chicago publication of his twenty five year manuscript.
Ohio Republicans will hold their state convention in Columbus on June 5. Other items note the Coxey recruits jailed after stealing a Union Pacific train, a fatal train collision in Iowa, and various political and dramatic events across several states including a bank wreck trial and a march of 450 men from Chicago toward Washington.
Reports note 233 bodies found in Greece with disaster feared to cause more deaths at sea coast towns. Greece suffers multiple quake shocks with hundreds presumed dead and thousands homeless. Mourillon France fire destroys sawmills worth 1.25 million dollars. Egyptian? No. 500 Mexican troops ambushed by Yaqui. 200 killed or wounded. Brahilov Romania pier collapse drowns 200. Euboea quake destroys nine villages. No lives reported in one Greek quake series.
In the Senate an amendment to the naval appropriation bill authorizing twelve new torpedo boats was favorably reported. The tariff bill was discussed. The House approved the river and harbor appropriation after lengthy debate. Trade reports show smaller national business volume.
At the Painter mines of the McClure Coke company near Scottdale a dawn clash left three or four dead and twelve seriously wounded. Hungarians and Slavs fought deputies as women led the charge, deputies fired, White and Roddy were badly hurt, and sixty three rioters were jailed amid fears of further violence as operators plan to resume Monday.
A waterspout and severe ice storm struck Lyon and Osage counties on Friday night, flooding farmland and ruining crops. Ice measured 13 inches in circumference, killing cattle and damaging property. Several people were seriously injured at Olivet.
In Lake City Colorado on May 5 a massive 8 foot vein of salio tellurium and ruby silver is unearthed in the Golden Fleece mine. The ore is valued at least 3000 dollars per ton and the mine has been producing 30000 to 50000 dollars worth of ore monthly from about thirty miners.
Washington May 5 nearly 110000 Chinese are believed to have registered in compliance with the provisions of the exclusion act.
William Whalen of St Peters mine fame was found guilty of obtaining money under false pretenses and four years in prison. He organized a company to develop a mythical mine and is believed to have swindled over $100 000 from investors.
In Battle Creek Michigan on May 5 Mrs J W Blake of Melia Texas a hospital patient leaped from a fourth story window in a state of mental disturbance. She was badly mangled and is not expected to live.
United States Senator Francis B. Stockbridge of Michigan died suddenly at his nephew’s Chicago residence while awaiting dinner. He had shown no distress until heart pains struck him in his room with a nurse present. The death prompted widespread mourning in Kalamazoo where he supported Kalamazoo College and the Y M C A. Funeral services were held in Kalamazoo with notable attendance from congressional colleagues, Ex-Senator Ferry, and local G A R pallbearers. Burial followed at Mountain Home cemetery.
Frank Hatton editor of the Washington Post died Monday afternoon after paralysis last Tuesday and a Bright's disease attack Friday. His family and friends had hoped for recovery, but the sudden death came as a shock to many who knew his illness.
In a disaster report from Athens the Lokris region records 500 killed and 233 bodies recovered with 317 aftershocks in seven and a half hours. Shoreline subsidence, rock falls, and sulphur springs altered by the quake accompany widespread fear. A relief credit of 200000 drachmas has been authorized.
Democratic senators vote 37 to 1 in caucus to back the finance committee tariff bill including approved conference amendments. The plan leaves income tax provisions unchanged. Senator Hill of New York voted against. six senators were absent.
May L. Slaughter Bassett, a renowned mining broker and member of a prominent Kentucky family, died Monday night from a fractured skull after being thrown from a horse Friday morning in Colorado Springs.
After eighteen days of near total disruption, the Great Northern railway system resumes work as the strike is declared off. Arbitrators decide 75 percent of wage reductions since August 1903 should be restored, following mediation attempts by the governor. Grand Forks rejoices as workers return to duty. Labor Day in New York features a May Day march with 15 000 workers and 500 women in Union Square.
The nationwide miners strike grows with 5000 more workers out since the strike began. About 165000 miners are idle nationwide in the drive for living wages. In Pana DL a mass meeting followed the arrival of bodies from Taylorville and Edinburg and four Pana mines voted to strike by two thirds. Mayor Hayward warned strikers and pledged protection for workers.
Coal mine operators from Illinois Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania met at PictssureH Pa and agreed to hold an interstate conference in Cleveland on May 15 to settle the strike. A call to all operators and miners for a May 1 meeting in Cleveland was issued to discuss a path to adjustment of differences.
Orrumwa Iowa May 5 9000 miners will walk out after convention in Albia voting 65 to 55 to strike.
In DuLouta Minnesota on May 5 fifteen hundred miners mostly Finlanders walk out demanding $1.50 a day after earning $1.25. The strike started at the Franklin mine with 500 men leaving. Strikers drove workers out at Oliver Norman Iron King and Mountain Iron mines. A magazine was broken open at one mine with forty kegs of powder and dynamite stolen.
Cleveland on May 4 faced a mob of about 5000 unemployed foreigners marching through streets and shutting factories. Police prepared 800 troops, mayor urged restraint, and six rioters including anarchist Tom Moore were arrested as militiamen kept order.
In Woodlawn village Montgomery County on Monday evening F M Weakley a prominent resident was shot from ambush as he rode home through a grove. The shotgun blast struck near his heart and caused a fatal wound. Suspicion centers on William EvansWeakleys soninlaw whose wife recently left him.
In Hamnvunre near Mons a coal mine cage fell from a shaft while sixteen miners descended. Thirteen died instantly and three were fatally hurt.
Fragmentary verse lines reflect sorrow and longing as themes of love, death, and fading stars. The speaker laments loneliness and the passing of days with a bittersweet focus on present love. A quoted line hints at foregone tomorrows and enduring affection.
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