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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1895
Page
8
Walter Jones of Iowa Falls vanishes with no clues to his whereabouts. Waterloo saloons halt reopening until after elections. The Creston child dies from burns after matches. Reports cover multiple Iowa incidents including murders, suicides, assaults, fires, and political happenings across cities such as Des Moines Dubuque Oskaloosa and Fort Dodge.
The Illinois legislature faces an indictment for bribery involving Representative Gibson. A Constantinople note demands a full inquiry into rioting, prisoner releases, and stop arrests. Yale and Cambridge athletic meet ends with English wins in three events. Corbett Fitzsimmons fight likely in Indian Territory. Priest Wagner from St. Joseph abducts and marries Maud Steidel. money given to her uncle. Texas passes anti prize fight bill, signed by governor. A London gale sinks nineteen ships and thirty one vessels. twenty four lives lost. Armenian rioting results in about a dozen deaths, 500 arrests, and many wounded. Wagner arrested for abducting a 16 year old. St Joseph residents agitated by the case.
International headquarters for the new Irish Alliance open at 51 West Thirteenth Street New York. Charters to local councils are drafted and soon ready for engraving. Many applications to organize are on hand. approval rests with the executive council. Secretary John B Sutton, returning from Nebraska, earns about 5000 dollars a year. Initiation fee is one dollar with two dollars annual dues. 75 percent of both go to the national treasury.
Rev. J. M. Townsend of Quinn Chapel Chicago urged lynching in his sermon saying if the law cannot act then the torch must be applied. An audience of about a thousand colored attendees applauded and rose in approval.
Representatives of the republicans and state democracy held a late night conference to forge a united front against Tammany. Republicans offered only three minor ticket spots while endorsing the democracy excise plank aligned with the German reform union.
The Farm Field and Fireside of Chicago promotes an Oct 15 excursion to Green Cove Springs Florida offering land at about half price. A train with sleeping cars will run from Chicago via Omaha St Paul and Cleveland, with a New York steamer option. About 56 000 acres of prime land will be sold at 5.00 per acre. Interested readers should write at once. An additional excursion to California is planned for November 14.
A clash between Straight Creek factions in Hallan county, Kentucky, left Henry Brock dead. The conflict stems from long simmering timber disputes over the Asher Lumber Company interests. The company plans to request militia protection for its Ford, Kentucky plant and eastern Kentucky timber holdings, held by East Sag inaw capitalists totaling $500,000.
The Examiner reports a key development in the Durrant case as Theodore Durrant allegedly confessed to a classmate that he had no notes on Dr. Cheney's lecture and asked him to copy them for his mother to strengthen his alibi. Classmate Dr. Gilbert F. Graham testifies, detailing the confession and prior conversations with attorneys.
The Wisconsin Baptist state convention begins in Racine with about 400 delegates expected. Noted speakers include Dr. William R. Harper president of Chicago University and Dr. J Q A Henry a leading Chicago pastor. Also appearing are Rev Dr Haynes Dr Galusha Anderson and others from outside the state.
Baltimore notes the Baltimore club struggles in the Temple cup series after twice winning the National league title. Cleveland leads with three straight wins and a 7 to 1 victory as they meet again in Baltimore with a possible series end if Cleveland prevails.
Cincinnati article notes General Samuel F. Carey selected as orator at the December unveiling of the Harrison monument in Garfield park. Carey is Cincinnati’s oldest resident and a twice voter for William Henry Harrison. Ex President Benjamin Harrison will attend the ceremony.
A stock company in Illinois has organized to guarantee $50,000 for the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout. They chose Henry Island in the Illinois River, a 60 acre federal tract two miles south of town, promising protection and no official interference if the fight proceeds. Governor Altgeld says the contest shall not take place.
Peoria Illinois October 8 Grand jury set to hear charges of boodling tied to the recent legislative session. Evidence from Springfield cited as attempts at bribery, with indictments to be issued in Peoria since offense occurred there.
In Sandwich on October 8 ex Governor John L Beveridge remains weak and has lost faith in recovery. Doctors hold some hope for improvement but warn he could be summoned at any hour as his health deteriorates under a combination of illnesses.
Bloomington Illinois October 8 1500 delegates registered with total attendance over 2500 for the four day Christian Endeavor state convention. Weather was pleasant with rain yesterday but did not deter large turnout at meetings across nearly all churches.
At Lorain Ohio a temporary floor collapsed during the St Marys church corner stone ceremony. One child died and many were fatally or seriously injured as 1500 to 2000 people crowded the platform. The contractor had been warned the structure was insecure.
The Monocacy arrived at Shanhaikwan and the Machias left Hankow for Shanghai and the treaty ports. No reasons given, but likely to position assets in Southern China to respond to past summer looting and burning of missionary property. Both ships are light draft and suitable for Chinese rivers.
A rail collision near Wavre in Belgium last evening killed ten people and injured forty others, several seriously. Rescue teams were dispatched to the scene.
Mary Williams a 14 year old girl from Marblehead Michigan? No Wisconsin Mary Williams and her sister were attacked by a tramp as they walked home from school in Ford du Lac Eden township sheriff and armed farmers search for the suspect. The victim’s condition is serious and residents fear violence if the assailant is captured.
The United States may recognize Cuban revolutionists as belligerents within six weeks. Public sentiment grows in favor with influence on Secretary Olney and the president. Spain’s strengthened forces on Cuba, now about 100000, temper the move though.
The people of Indianapolis denounce the Hinshaw murder verdict, alleging juror influence and sentiment in Hendricks county shaped the decision. Church members plan to move to set aside the verdict and may seek a supreme court review if needed.
Hazleton Pa October 8 The Ebervale mine was explored for the first time in eight years. Mulvey and Garvey descended the slope to the third lift bottom and found timber preserved the east gangway open and in good condition. Drainage credited to the Jeddo tunnel with a three mile opening costing nearly four million dollars and five thousand miners expected to be employed once opened.
Berlin reports Eugene Langen of Cologne died suddenly from heart failure at his home. A leading beet sugar manufacturer, he ran eight plants in Germany and accumulated an estimated fortune of 15 to 20 million dollars. He was 60 and leaves twelve children.
The Chicago Board of Trade price ranges are listed. Harper's Bazar notes autumn fashions in its September issue. St. Nicholas will publish letters by Robert Louis Stevenson about his Samoan life, with Lloyd Osbourne contributing. Edward J. McDermott writes Fun on the Stump for The Century October. Harper's Weekly features schooling statistics by F. M. Hewes. Fred Mather outlines Trout Culture processes for Popular Science Monthly. Josiah Flynt’s Annie the Kid appears in October Harper’s, a tale of tramp life and street hardship.
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