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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
1
The medical women of Town held their fourth annual session at Davenport with about thirty physicians present. The report highlights regional medical activity and notable attendees in a period-appropriate tone.
May 11 letters from Sitka report Drs Moore and Linhart diagnosing a smallpox outbreak across Sitka and surrounding sites Indian ranch Russian town and Indian mission. Seven Indian fatalities confirmed with over 30 children ill at the mission and a strict quarantine imposed. Vaccination drives include the marine guard and compulsory citizen vaccination.
William E Curtis, famed Washington correspondent for the Chicago Record-Herald, is hailed as the dean of Washington journalists. Known for trusted access to eminent figures, his career began in Chicago in 1972 rising to managing editor before resigning to join the South American Commission as secretary.
Reverend William G. Conner, aged about 101, reputedly the country’s oldest Black preacher, died at his New London home. Born into slavery in Whitmarsh township, Maryland, he escaped in 1835 and worked in a New York hotel before settling in New London in 1850. He preached without ordination and led the local Negro religious society, beloved as Father Conner, with powers noted until recently.
The device, once blocked by patent issues, now operates to protect cattle, sheep, and hogs. Colorado and Wyoming ranchers adopt the weapon, which fires a blank hourly during the night to deter predators. Coyotes flee as the distant report echoes, giving owners a trusted safeguard.
The Banker's Accident Insurance Co. has paid more accident claims in Iowa than any similar firm in the state. For reference contact 48 F. L. Mercurry, Agent.
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