11 Oct 1894
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1894
Page
1
The Intelligencer issued Thursdays at Ames Story County Iowa by Hudson Bros. Subscription is 31.00 per year payable in advance.
Chicago and North Western Time Table lists trains with Des Moines arrivals and connections. No 54 Ch and Omaha Express at 7 50 am. No 64 Way Be 5 10 pm. No 58 Chicago Express 6 pm. No 60 Night Express 11 20 pm. Other trains carry passengers except Sunday and Monday. Geo W Rogers Agent.
The Intelligencer adopts a new form praised for advantages in classification and arrangement. Editors note that the public will be pleased, citing other papers where the quarry format replaces the folio, and highlight its growing acceptance in the field.
The text notes that four weeks remain until election day and that politicians from various sides avoid addressing the income tax issue, viewing it as a two edged sword.
David Swing, former Governor Cw Tin, and Oliver Werdell Holmes died within a week. The line Death loves a whin ing mark appears as a grim motto in the clipping, reflecting on rapid losses among prominent figures.
David B. Hill delivers an acceptance tone, implying preparation for defeat in November and suggesting he did not expect the election outcome. The remarks hint at strategic steps taken post defeat and future political plans.
A terse report notes China ratified a fast treaty impacting celestial beings and United States knowledge of their location in the future. No further details provided.
James Dooley faces execution at Ft Madison on October 19 for the murder of his aunt and cousin in Adams county in the spring of 1893. The sentence reflects the application of the new life-penalty law.
An editorial notes President Elliot praising the American press as a stabilizing force while discussing Judge Barcroft’s candidacy and Australian ballot voting. It argues for fair taxation, highlights Altgeld’s tax remarks on Pullman, and criticizes wealthier interests avoiding taxes, urging equal taxation and justice.
The Kansas City Star calls on David Bennett Hill to accept the Saratoga convention nomination for governor of New York. It argues he owes New York Democrats a clear decision and warns against disappointing supporters who want to voice their views at the polls regarding his senate actions.
A letter to Senator Voorhees cites tariff effects on wool prices with claims of declines in Indiana and Ohio after wool was freed. The author notes a farmer in Henry County trading wool at 18 cents per pound, contrasting with 2 cents under McKinley law, challenging observed gains.
Boone Republicans plan an evening rally with Senator Dolliver speaking on political matters for attendees and visitors. Music will accompany the event as part of the program and promises an engaging, edifying gathering.
An article recalls Ludlow Street jail in New York as a romantic confinement where a 45 year old man, already proven an embezzler, resides by choice for contempt of court. He avoids prison, pays 15 dollars weekly for board, and receives meals to his cell while refusing to account for $20,000 in cash.
A long list records real estate transfers in Ames Iowa including CW McElyea and others to Sarah F McEl yea and more. Entries show properties in Blacks Sd Ames Blair ad Ames and Nevada with various lots and bik numbers, amounts from 100 to 12545607 dollars, and multiple fr neighbor parcels.
A collage of product pitches and brief notices tout Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, Dyspepsia cures, and De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve. Advices include liver kidney health, a note on famine in England, and references to local druggists L. M. Bosworth and D. Bates. Also mentions the first American cotton factory and U.S. census figures.
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