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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1905
Page
2
A condensed review of global events highlights the week’s major foreign developments. Key political shifts, economic signals, and notable conflicts shape the international landscape as governments respond to evolving pressures and markets react to new data.
Emperor Nicholas issues a manifesto granting civil liberties and a representative body. Count Witte named premier president to implement reforms while strikes show signs of weakening in St. Petersburg and Moscow. Odessa faces martial law after 5 000 murdered, with over 100 killed there.
Ohio authorities report finding bloody ropes and rags near the site of Stuart Pierson's death by train during a fraternity initiation. A murder charge is expected.
In a head on collision between freight trains No 85 and No 96 on the Chicago Rock Island Pacific, six were killed including Fireman E Netson Valley Junction Ia Engineer Bert Shields Valley Junction Ia Fireman William Marshal Valley Junction Ia Brakeman Frank Johns Valley Junction Ia Rev I W Caldwell Van Meter Ia and an unknown man Four trainmen were injured The wreck occurred as train 85 was to wait for train 96 at Menlo east of Casey.
In Des Moines a woman Myrtle Williams of Albia embraced her lover Harold Stepp and opened a razor slashing his throat after claiming jealousy over another woman. Stepp is critically wounded with 40 stitches. Williams is under arrest awaiting developments.
A. H. Treat shot his wife twice, injuring her severely, and wounded his daughter in the arm before barricading in his flat. He fled to a balcony as police opened fire, and fell mortally wounded on the second floor balcony as officers reached him.
Two fast Chicago to west and Kansas City to west trains collided head on one mile south of Fairfield. Four killed including engineer F J Milks Muscatine Iowa and mail clerk Glen Garfield Murray Iowa. injured 15 to 20, none fatally. Detective Griffith Lucas Iowa among the dead or missing.
Miss Alice Slaughter of Los Angeles sues the Bolks estate in Sioux City claiming damages of 5000 after Albert J Bolks allegedly used the best room at her sanitarium to kill his wife and take his own life. She says tabloid reports damaged her business.
Neil Matthews, slayer of Roland Diggs and Walter Travis, was found guilty of murder in the first degree by a jury in Judge McVey s court with a life imprisonment recommendation. Matthews remained unmoved after the verdict and will be sent to Fort Madison after sentence. Prospects of further appeal were deemed unlikely.
Obituaries and legal updates from Eldora Keokuk Muscatine Vait Letts Des Moines Dubuque Davenport Lee Neyer and Sioux City report Elizabeth Moorman and other early settlers. Pickets sentenced Santa Fe machinists. Self-defense plea in murder case. A train accident fatality. A bank cashier dies after rheumatic illness. A mule kick causes Roy Shuey’s death. A gambler shoots a rival. A prominent dairyman commits suicide. A club debates representation at a Chicago convention.
A chaotic image shows a man with a hole in his skull being sawed open to “get back in,” as onlookers whisper among themselves. The bizarre episode, cited by a fragmentary Puck-era voice, captures a sensational moment amid confusion.
A humorous note describes Knicker-So Jones mixing excuses for personal and work matters. He tells his wife he was up all night with the baby and informs his employer that he was detained in the office on business.
Quote from Cleveland Plain Dealer hints at a controversial game moment where a coach appears involved in a shocking on field incident. The article reads as a colorful remark reflecting dramatic sports atmosphere and tense team dynamics.
A Hinton Kentucky schoolteacher says Dodd's Kidney Pills cured his diabetes and kidney trouble after two doctors declared it incurable. The testimony contrasts with general claims that diabetes is incurable and cites the pills as the key to restored health.
Mrs. Mary Cogin of Kansas City Missouri says years of weakness swelling and frequent kidney secretions ended after using Deans Kidney Pills. She reports renewed health and a normal baby after doctors gave up. Sold by dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
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