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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1904
Page
2
Condensed summary of home and foreign items, industrial news, personal and political items, and happenings at home and abroad. Notable events are highlighted in a brief weekly wrap, preserving the period tone and breadth of coverage.
Reports from St Louis show delegates at national and international road, editorial and press club meetings across the country. Frost damaged vegetables in Ohio. a Black Hills pioneer died after gold discovery. mine explosions in Herrin killed eight.
M P Griswold lay in St Elizabeths hospital Appleton after cutting his throat with a razor in the minutes after learning Gov LaFollette was renominated by Wisconsin Republicans. He was the governor's bitterest political foe.
Reported military movements describe 1000 Russian infantry and two artillery batteries returning to New Chwang while preparations for a rapid evacuation proceed. Japanese losses include two ships off Port Arthur on May 15 with 650 dead. 70,000 Russians advance to relieve Port Arthur as 45,000 Japanese close to the fortress. Korean independence rumors emerge and claims of plots against the emperor surface.
The report lists multiple state conventions and assemblies. Wisconsin Democrats pick two electors at large and four delegates. Ohio Republicans convene in Columbus. New York renominates B B Vreeland. Nebraska renominates J J McCarthy. Illinois nominator George Foss. California endorses Hearst. Wisconsin Republicans split two tickets while La Follette leads one side. Roosevelt support appears in several states.
King Edward plans a visit to Emperor William during Kiel regatta week starting June 22. The Miyako was sunk by a submerged mine in Kerr bay with 2 dead and 22 wounded. Port Arthur assault expected May 20 to 23 as Russo-Japanese hostilities widen. Kuropatkin plans retreat toward Mukden and Harbin. A high‑ranking St Petersburg woman plotted to assassinate the czar and was hanged.
France recalls ambassador to the Vatican over papal criticism of President Loubet amid a broad surge of global tensions. Reports note Russia preparing for a two year war with 750000 troops and a grim domestic mood.
Prof. Charlies Koett of Ottumwa has served as organist at St. Mary's Catholic Church for fifty years. He began at age 19 on the melodian and now plays one of Iowa's finest pipe organs. He marked the May 10 anniversary with family and a local choir recital at Keokuk church, which organized Iowa's first male choir under Pius X.
Emma Hardwick sues her father-in-law Thomas Hardwick a Westbury township farmer seeking 25000 dollars claiming five years of efforts to turn her husband George Hardwick against her and threats of disinheritance. Her husband left the state and Emma was ejected from the home owned by the defendant.
The state executive council nears completion of the new historical building. One wing has been built and legislators appropriated 200000 for the rest. The structure will run the full block east to west facing south on Grand avenue near the capitol. The front will be plain white stone but considered impressive by the architect and council.
The Chicago Great Western Railway plans a large scale tree planting program using hundreds of thousands of evergreen saplings along its right of way to serve as snow breaks instead of fences. If successful, the practice may become widespread.
Dr. Crayke Priestly, a great grandson of Joseph Priestly of England, raised himself to count his last breaths against pneumonia. He whispered one two three before his muscles relaxed and he died.
The building trades lockout in Des Moines ends with 700 carpenters and bricklayers returning to work immediately. The dispute over open shop practices and union foremen is resolved without disclosure of details, but it is understood union foremen will be retained.
Mrs. Florence Dunkelberg of Water is named one of three heirs to the estate of her uncle Dr. G B Robinson of Boston Massachusetts. Her share is 1 125 000 dollars. Ocean Bay a fashionable Maine coast summer resort is among the properties mentioned in the heir’s portion.
Robbers blew up two safes in Elkhart and took 80 cents as loot. Mrs. William Heinmiller, a widow, died by self harm in New Hampton by jumping into a creek. Marshalltown approves cement sidewalks only, banning brick. Drainage canals pursued in Harrison, Pottawattamie and Monona counties under new state law. Rockwell City finally wells water at 950 feet. Thomas Fuller fined $500 for demanding $1,000 from Grinnell manufacturer H. W. Spalding in federal court Des Moines. Mrs. Mark Hamilton Boicourt, longtime Madison County resident, recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Nellie Woodley, Hansell postmistress, removed over alleged $7,000 shortage. bondsmen cover. Highland Nobles and Court of Columbian Circles merge to form Des Moines Beneficiary association. Shriners of Iowa annual convention in Dubuque May 2. governors and 3,000 attendees expected.
Readers are urged to write to Dr. Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio if Peruna does not yield satisfactory results. The doctor promises to provide his valuable advice gratis and requests a full statement of the case.
In the house a few days ago Champ Clark spoke while Mr Mann of Illinois briefly left on business. On his return the robust voice continued. A light exchange about Clark and Mudd drew a quip from Mr Stadd, described as a Washington setter, noting the playful bickering.
Ohio notary John W. Manning of Columbiana County shares a letter praising Dodd's Kidney Pills. He reports severe kidney trouble a year ago and says two boxes brought rapid relief with no recurrence since. Manning claims he recommended the remedy to others and many were cured.
Vintage ad copy touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for tired hot feet and tight shoes with a free trial package. Endorsements from Mrs Thos Robbine of Norwich New York and a Chicago Tribune citation accompany the hopeful claim. Paragraph includes unrelated sayings about parsnips and cash character.
A Philadelphia Ledger overview notes Japanese social order and calm in daily life, contrasting with perceptions of service roles and national conduct amid evolving global tensions. The piece reflects on cultural norms and the balance between authority and duty.
A humorous exchange about visiting the Exposition at night and the use of Allen's Foot-Kase. The note hints a train being made one in June and the hard luck man who loves sharing tales, all in a Chicago Record-Herald flavor.
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