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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1894
Page
2
A Phoenix bicycle theft in Cedar Rapids is noted with no clues given. The report lists multiple incidents including robberies, a fatal accident during a family move, and various local crimes and fires across Iowa.
Reports say the czar faces possible poisoning and Japan China tensions rise as Russia masss troops on the Chinese frontier. Train robberies near Quantico Virginia and Sacramento yield up to 300000 dollars and 50000 in gold. A Florida bid to ban Corbett FItzsimmons faces legislative blocks. A New York tenement collapse kills six and injures many while the Hartford wrecks off Oswego with seven lost. Corbett and Fitzsimmons plan a Jacksonville bout for 41000 dollars and 10000 side bet.
J R Morgan a banker from Ilwaco Washington who vanished a month ago reappeared in Port Laxo Oregon claiming memory loss. He says memory began returning in Ohio with relatives two years ago and recalls hotel work in Zealand Washington but not banking. He hopes rest will restore more memories.
Omaha reports that all details are set for the John M. Thurston and W. J. Bryan debate this week. They will meet Tuesday in Lincoln and Thursday in Omaha with Bryan representing the free silver side and Thurston the opposite financial stance. The event draws significant attention.
Battle Creek Mich Oct 17 Ernest M Jewett one of the railroad wreckers was arraigned and demanded examination set for Monday Oct 22 Bail was fixed at 10000 He indicated another arrest is hoped before the cases go to court
A cable from U.S. Minister Denby in Pekin says reports of danger to foreign residents are exaggerated. There has been only one attack on Americans and the perpetrators were punished promptly.
Thomas Lucero, leader of the Mora county sheriff killer gang, was captured at GRAND Station yesterday on the Atlantic & Pacific railway by Sheriff Cunningham.
Oct 11 reports serious friction in the Spanish cabinet over reforms for Cuba and Porto Rico. The minister of the colonies warned he would resign his portfolio if the program proceeds, signaling a potential shakeup in colonial policy.
The New York market will take into account 340000 ounces of silver on Mexican dollars as of Friday. The subtreasury yesterday transferred 150900 dollars in currency to New Orleans.
Dr. A. R. Amos of 217 Equitable Building performed a novel wireless illumination demonstration for the Polk County Medical Society. He showed glow lamps inside the stomach and face, illuminated through skin, with a gastriscope and eye testing, claiming precise internal visualization aids. His training includes Rush College 1882, Europe study in Berlin and Vienna, London hospital clinical posts, and Johns Hopkins pathology work.
Iowa patent report lists 10 Iowa and 28 Illinois patents issued last week with Nebraska and Minnesota also represented. Iowa inventors may be granted patents such as W C Johnson for a water heated furnace, N Weiler and R C Stuts man for a compound lever lifting jack, and J E Barnes for a carpet stretcher with sheet metal construction and gripping teeth. The notice invites inquiries and offers prints of drawings and specs for 25 cents, with solicitors and local advertisers noted.
A Panama dispatch reports an uprising in Calimens Ecuador with Senor Trivino of 1885 revolution fame at the helm. Quito forces have been dispatched to suppress the revolt.
Detroit October verdict returned as Lippharat, a school inspector and boodling board member, found guilty after twenty four hours of jury deliberation in the case heard this week.
Engineer Simpson of East Louisiana railroad is blamed for a two train collision near Elysian Fields street. The Louisville & Nashville excursion train derailed a coach, many passengers injured, including several severely. Simpson fled to a swamp. authorities pursued with a special NE train to aid the wounded.
In Milwaukee on October 17, the Northern Pacific through Br ton Ives asked Judge Jenkins to direct its receivers to sue Henry Villard Colgate Hoyt and Charles L Colby for about 2.6 million allegedly gained unlawfully via Northern Pacific transactions. The move was disclosed in a court decision referencing the Oakes case.
Hosea L. Stone and Virgil Moon quarreled over a young woman after a country dance ten miles from Waco Texas. Moon was cut and stabbed multiple times in a lane duel and died shortly after. Stone, badly wounded, fled and eluded pursuing officers. In Venezuela a 120 man rebel band reportedly captured Maturin and aims to pressure President Crespo to resign.
In Bourbon county at the Ireland stock farm a deep well once praised for purity caused three deaths. James Campbell died after sudden illness, followed by James Rutherford who also died in agony. Tom Campbell fell ill and was taken to a hospital, where he was dying.
The twenty fourth annual convention of the Illinois Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias opens at the state house in Springfield at 10 o clock with about 500 delegates from as many lodges and over 30000 members. About 200 past chancellors will receive the grand lodge degree as the session is expected to last four days and Pythian Sisters will meet during the week.
Oct. 17 news from Lourenco Marques reports Governor proclaims authorities cannot guarantee safety of inhabitants during Kaffir attacks unless they stay in the market square. Gungunhana, the powerful chief, is reported marching on Inhambane, a Portuguese town of about 6,500 residents about 200 miles northeast of Delagoa Bay. The government appeals to the South African Republic for aid to quell the rebellion.
L T Hand professor at Kildare high schools shot George F Bohr former mayor of Arkansas City Kas near Perry Oklahoma Territory. Bohr died instantly. The men had disputed a land claim. Hand attempted surrender but went insane afterward. Both figures were prominent in the region.
Washington October 17 In the Supreme Court yesterday the case of Francis and Percival B Coffin against the United States was advanced for arguments on the first Monday in December. The Coffins were tried below on the charge of colluding with others involved in wrecking the Indianapolis National Bank and are now under sentence for the offense.
Miss Ida B Wells of Memphis Tennessee addressed a Baptist conference in Philadelphia on lynching. The gathering adopted resolutions condemning lynching and urging authorities to enforce laws.
Fifteen fishermen, all white, perished in a storm near Sand Island ten miles from Apalachicola Fl. Searches failed to find survivors after the gale eased. By Saturday three bodies were recovered and officials fear all fifteen are dead.
In Brusses on October 17 the moderates lose about thirty seats, many to socialists, while Catholics drop seven with five to liberals and two to socialists. Re ballots prevent exact chamber makeup. several leading socialists won seats.
Des Moines Iowa Oct 17 one of the most notable gatherings of the Masonic fraternity ever held in Iowa began here yesterday and will continue for five days. Prominent nobles of the Mystic Shrine and Scottish Rite members from all parts of the state attend. Between 300 and 400 Scottish Rite Masons will be present from other cities.
Clarence I T October 17. Due to recent robberies the Pacific Express company posts that it will not receive money or valuables for transmission nor issue money orders until further notice. report says all Pacific Express offices in the territory may be discontinued.
Princess Bismarck’s health worsened adding to Prince Bismarck’s sudden illness that required Dr Schwenninger in Varzin, causing concern among officials and family.
City officials accuse co Treasurer Joseph Albus of misusing city funds in loans. A three aldermen committee is appointed to investigate the charges in St. Josefu Missouri on October 15.
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