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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1893
Page
4
A poetic plea to Time to spare aging beauty, asking for a soft touch on aging signs. It venerates youth and auburn hair, noting the grace of a beloved woman. The verse closes with a citation of St. George Best in Good Housekeeping.
Dennis Lorimer learns Ida has fled to New Orleans with Ames Fairbanks for now, sending a note that speaks of love, danger, and a looming scandal. Ida begs forgiveness and hints that Sibley faces great trouble tied to her family, while urging Dennis to wait for fuller truth.
Detectives press the case against a named trio linked to Sibley Fairbanks with a five thousand dollar reward. The trail centers on a martlet seal and three inches of a fine gold chain as evidence grows, while personal betrayals and a separated marriage feed public curiosity.
In a tense scene, Ida faces a cruel choice after Sibley admits guilt while awaiting Norcross verdict. He leaves a note and departs for Glenburnie as Ida grapples with loss, forgiveness, and a child’s future amid press extras and courtroom intrigue.
Ida, looking weary yet curious, seizes Ninette to test a softer approach with John Lorimer's wife. The scene follows detectives who have traced a long pursuit and now stand at a pivotal moment as Ninette and Ida plan a decisive step. Dennis Lorimer appears outside the doorway.
Baptiste rushed in in wild alarm crying for wine. He swallowed a glass poured by the hostess and said the wine revived him. He had just ruined two large dessert dishes of Le Figaro porcelain.
Two New York Central day-coach excursion sections collided near Jackson Michigan Central Station at 9 40 am killing twelve and wounding twenty three. Air brakes on the second section failed as it struck the first section causing a wreck with many dead and injured and crews badly hurt.
A Monday blaze in Parkersburg Iowa, lacking local fire protection, swept through 26 business blocks destroying frame structures and some brick ones. Waterloo sent aid to control the fire. Estimated loss about 175000 with 50000 to 75000 insured. In Des Moines two highwaymen robbed a street car on Ingersoll avenue and two passengers, plus the crew, lost valuables during multiple robberies citywide.
Terre Haute Ind Oct 11 Henry Boysinger shot and killed Levi Orrichs a rival horse trader in a mining town near Terre Haute He is in jail. Boston Receives the Dauvray Cup Kansas City Mo Oct 11 The Dauvray Cup to the team winning it three times in a row was awarded to the Boston club Sunday after noon The All Americans touring the west are in town Denver Accepts Wage Cut Denver Colo Oct 11 President Jeffries of the Denver and Rio Grande Railway wins acceptance of a 10 percent salary cut for engineers firemen and trainmen
The Senate continues to debate the repeal of the silver purchasing clause from the 1890 act. Proposals for compromise circulate, with Blackburn Faulkner and Morgan offering varied plans. Voorhees, Pugh, and Jones among silver leaders push to proceed unamended despite opposition.
Jacksonville reports show widespread destruction from a late week storm along the east coast of Florida. New Smyrna suffered blown homes and flooding. Pablo Beach saw houses toppled and bulkheads breached. Mayport nearly washed away. St Augustine flooded with three feet of water. several houses wrecked and two boys missing. No deaths reported so far.
Miss Anna Bowers aged 21 died from exposure while waiting on the line to file a valuable claim in the Cherokee strip. She was in Gennett I T on October 16.
A historical summary notes 1892 US vessel totals and tonnage, lifesaving service rescues since 1871, and global shipping shifts. It compares British and Dutch roles, river versus sea trade, major waterways like the Clyde and Erie, and lists Cunard crew size alongside US life saving stations by region including Louisville Kentucky.
Des Moines judge declares husband may recover damages independent of his wife even when Mrs Honey shares fault in a Chicago Burlington & Quincy rail case. Trial shows railroad negligence and contributory fault by Mrs Honey. verdict awards husband 3000 dollars with wife denied recovery.
A Des Moines man recently produced a large quantity of true Damascus steel articles by a self discovered crucible process that requires no tempering. He also developed a copper hardening method yielding razor edged copper knives with no tempering and claims copper cutting tools can cost less than steel.
Superintendent Knopfler returns to Des Moines after Iowa City meeting of the state board of regents. The university will ask the next general assembly for a 200000 appropriation to erect a new general work building, expand the library, purchase equipment, and establish an endowment fund.
The Northwestern Legion of Honor held its fourth biennial session in Des Moines and elected officers including Grand Commissioner C. S Burkit Des Moines and Grand Vice Commander H Beck Arnfield Ia. Grand Secretary D M Rowland Marengo Ia. Grand Treasurer E E Alverson Marengo Ia. Grand Trustees J N W Rumple Marengo Ia H H Nodgman St. Paul Minn and Col W Smith Muscatine Ia.
Moffat Nelson was arrested at Kale during his brother Robert Nelson’s funeral. The case stems from a two year old political quarrel in which Nelson struck James Porter in the eye. Porter had fled the state but had the warrant re issued and served as Nelson attended the funeral.
The Merchants' Exchange Bank at Benton failed to open due to a cash shortage. It is described as sound but unable to realize on securities, forcing a 30 day closure with all depositors to be paid in full. Assets are listed at 30 000 and liabilities at 8 000.
Postmaster J M Leach dies at Elkader aged 54 as burglaries strike Le Mars and Mason City. A Bedford man elopes with a 15 year old girl, while Henry George's sons are injured in a hunting accident. A Milwaukee tramper shoots a Chicago police officer in Mason City. judges sentence Dave Ferris for murder. A Danish church college heads to Des Moines. state geologist notes a 20000 square mile coal field. Iowa corn production nears 240 million bushels. miners strike for 10 percent raise. Various social, legal and agricultural items fill this broad patch of state news.
In a critical column the San Francesco Chronicle argues that the Democratic push to repeal federal election laws aims to erase measures designed to curb fraud and violence. It warns repealing these laws would enable repeat frauds in New York City and the South, and calls for Republican scrutiny in Congress.
A Cincinnati worker recalling his job loss from tariff policy explains how his shift to reform hurt his employer and himself. The correspondent notes the man plans to abstain from voting after backing Cleveland and reform, fearing further economic harm under Neal.
Governor McKinley argues against free trade and urges repeal of the McKinley tariff while defending pension laws. He denounces Democratic leaders for political calculation and warns that repeal would harm workers and soldiers. He cites wage, price, and industry concerns to press for tariff protection.
Governor McKinley has rallied Ohio voters with mass outdoor rallies and full halls, gaining broad enthusiasm against free trade. The Toledo Blade notes a strong push for McKinley and predicts about a fifty thousand plurality in favor of protectionism, urging turnout.
The Minneapolis Tribune reports that Republican senators oppose any compromise on repeal of the Sherman act, arguing such moves would deny principle and prolong a contentious policy. Democratic leaders and opinion pages urge repeal or weakened bills, but Republicans insist on blocking weak deals.
The National Tribune defends Union veterans against claims they loot the treasury. It argues veterans sacrificed for four years to save the nation and paid taxes to honor bondholders, insisting such men deserve a pension roll worthy of a roll of honor and should be trusted to maintain its integrity.
The letters discuss Democratic strategy amid national issues, noting party weakness and shifts away from issues to personalities. Observers in Iowa, Ohio, North Carolina, and Illinois assay how Dems react to tariff debates, pensions, and reform pressures while mocking or critiquing the Cleveland administration.
The article notes Mr. Cleveland’s free trade stance and the constitutional limits on selecting British subjects to represent the country abroad. It states Van Alen is nominated as a suitable stand‑in, admired for his resemblance to British manners and his erasure of American traits to court royal duties.
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