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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
6
Railroads favor bringing private car lines under Interstate Commerce Commission control. A railroad president states lines are paid mileage without discrimination, and shipper holds the remedy for excessive charges if no governing law exists. Car mileage payments are deemed legal similar to rental payments for property.
The British Museum exposition features the oldest Bible manuscript from the ninth century and a 1562 Mary Queen of Scots letter sold at auction for 4500 dollars. Also noted are Boswell’s 1763 Psalter, Petrie’s Sinai discoveries, an ancient Semitic temple at Seabit el Khadem, and a four century BCE leaden fetter inscription from Attica.
A humorous Alley Sloper exchange shows a shopper and shopman disputing a scent order. The perfumer insists the sent fragrance matches the customer’s intent, prompting a playful pun about being of one sent iment.
Joseph A. Donovan of Plaistow New Hampshire, a line inspector for the Haverhill Newton and Plaistow Electric Street Railway, credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing his sciatica after five boxes. He describes severe pain that worsened until he started the treatment and notes improvements began after the first box. The pills are recommended for anemia rheumatism neuralgia partial paralysis and general debility and are sold by all druggists.
A bomb carried by a Polish shoemaker exploded on Miodowa street killing the worker and two detectives while injuring 23, as officials say the device was aimed at Governor General Maximovitch who narrowly avoided the blast. The scene left a demolished cafe, smashed windows, and a torn lamp post.
Birthplace sale of Joseph Jefferson’s Philadelphia estate for 8125 dollars. Chicago attorney Julius Rosenthal killed by cab. theatre manager Kirke La Shelle dies in Long Island. Wisconsin senate bill on capital move. infant dies after rat bite in Columbus. Big Four train collision at Otterbein kills engine and fireman. Grand Army elected officers at Oskaloosa. Ottumwa commander elected. Elbridge Gallet Keith dies in Chicago. Eva Booth addresses 15000 in Kansas City. drowning of Charles De Garmo in Lincoln. Joseph Lewis, 104, Civil War veteran, dies in New York. Roosevelt reportedly drafting book on Colorado trip. Hiram Cronk buried in New York. Moore & Galloway sawmill fire in Fond du Lac. Joseph Bute dies in fire. Rhodes named Detroit Southern receiver. 99 year old Buchels couple die in Udall fire. Edward J. Smith released on bond in St Louis. Calkins block fire in Kenosha. 16 year old painter’s apprentice dies. Barcelo na prisoners released in Spain. $1,000,000 set for Klamath irrigation project. tenth annual Manufacturers gathering in Atlanta. Fields found guilty of embezzlement in Washington. Mason shot in Yoakum.
Chicago May 17 to 20 reports Mayor Dunne warning that further strike extensions with riots could trigger state militia. Samuel Gompers arrived May 18 to aid, meeting with Dunne and pledging effort toward settlement though lacking authority. May 19 President Shea denied backing arbitration. May 16 disclosures describe conspiracies between union officials and slugging gangs. May 20 talks yield near peace. express firms refuse reinstatement, while unions promise to reinstate orderly strikers.
Advertises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female troubles and infertility. Cites letters from Milwaukee women claiming improved health and successful pregnancies after use. Encourages readers to write for free advice and notes the product as a proven remedy with many cures.
The tenth annual convention in Atlanta ends with New York chosen as 1906 host city. D M Parry of Indianapolis is reelected president. Delegates adopt resolutions opposing anti injunction legislation denounce the eight hour law and advocate gold exchange with silver using countries.
Manila dispatch reports Moro chief Pala killed after two weeks of pursuit on Jolo Island by troops under Gen. Leonard Wood. Surviving followers are being tracked by the forces.
Dr. Frederick W. Spiers editor of Booklovers' Magazine dies at home in Lansdowne after a brief illness. He served as educational director of the Booklovers' Library and organized the Booklovers' library in England. Spiers was known as a university extension lecturer.
Archibald Mc Lellan aged 71, a noted Mason and G A R member in Chicago, ended his life by suicide in a nineteenth floor room of the Masonic temple. Temporary insanity due to ill health was given as the cause.
The songwriter of John Brown's Body and Shoo Fly Don't Bother Me died at his Philadelphia home. He was born in Wayne Maine on June 29 1835.
Robbers looted the Afton post office and John Brinkman general store near Janesville Wisconsin early Friday and escaped.
A request to S. G. Warner of the Kansas City Southern Ry in Kansas City Mo seeks information on free Government Homesteads New Colony Locations Improved farms Mineral lands Rice lands and Timber lands and a copy of Current Events Business opportunities Rice book KC 8 Fruit oak with notice of cheap round trip homeseekers tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The short line to Fulfillment.
W. J. Hill of Concord North Carolina, a justice of the peace, reports Deans Kidney Pills eased his kidney disorder and backache. He notes irregular dark secretions improved and no back pain after the final dose. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo sells the pills for 60 cents a box.
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