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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1893
Page
5
A recent Toledo Ohio scene saw winds so fierce that the Maumee River emptied its channel and left the river bed exposed. Citizens reported the sudden dry stretch as locals monitored the extraordinary weather disruption along the river.
A playful mathematician claims that 720000 years from now the summer months will align as December January and February. The remark uses a whimsical time-scale to suggest a dramatic seasonal shift.
The Illinois Central announces a standing reward of 300 dollars for any man who helps kill or capture a train robber. The offer is framed as a model business practice and praised as worth emulation.
A discovery claims the Bible contains 106,999 capital letters in small capitals 6,897 and 3,452,593 lowercase letters, totaling 3,566,481 letters including one. The report outlines the grand total and letter-case distribution across the entire text.
The speaker argues for a union of Central and South American states into a single republic. Instead of ongoing local revolutions there would be a major upheaval now and then, followed by extended peace.
The government proposes fines for late trains and penalties for forcing two trains on a single track. The measure aims to curb dangerous rushing and improve efficiency, reflecting a broader push for safer, punctual rail service.
The sequence lists Mercury at 35,392,000 miles Venus at 66,134,000 miles Earth at 91,430,000 miles Mars at 139,311,000 miles Jupiter at 375,692,000 miles Saturn at 872,137,000 miles Uranus at 1,753,869,000 miles and Neptune at 2,745,208,000 miles.
Epison claims he can manufacture fine sapphires cheaply and produce rabies at five dollars per pound, claiming the specimens will surpass genuine beauty. The wizard treats these as scientific recreation and is now building a combined phonograph and kinetograph to display a man’s every motion.
The library contains 7,000 volumes in sixteen languages from twenty three countries. It will be housed in the permanent Woman's Memorial building and serve as a nucleus for future literary works by women. A forthcoming catalogue will provide a complete bibliography of women's writings to date.
Samuel E. Stone, an alderman in Brewer Me, resembles President Lincoln in appearance and bearing. Though a carpenter by trade, his facial features and whiskers echo the historic president, attracting interest from locals and visitors.
In 1800 English speakers were 20 million, rising to 125 million now. German speakers fell from 80 million to 70 million, Russians similar, French grew from 31 million to 50 million. The English gain suggests English is becoming the dominant business language.
CuristoruerR Benson known as the pioneer engine driver of the United States is an inmate of a Philadelphia hospital. After fifty nine years of railroad service he now depends on charity at age six and remains in fair health. He once held the throttle of the first engine brought to this country the John Bull on May 27 1829 on the Albany and Schenectady railway.
The article notes Madame Bernhardt aboard a steamer in Rio de Janeiro expressing that the earlier bombardment of the city by the revolutionist fleet was simply exquisite. It implies she overlooked the residents' suffering in her momentary aesthetic admiration and links this to her fondness for a tiger as a pet.
G W Dre of Eberton Georgia left his entire estate valued at 600000 dollars to a negro family he had owned before the war. An eccentric former slaveholder, he retained his lands after abolition and built a new fortune with the help of the very people he freed. The deed is described as doing the correct thing under the circumstances.
Seven weeks after leaving New York with forty eight aboard the Atlas line steamship Alvo disappeared near Sandy Hook. A lifeboat was found later at sea and delivered to Jamaica. It is believed the Alvo foundered with all passengers and crew lost, and insurers are preparing to settle claims.
The governor and council approve parole for a Charlestown State Prison inmate after five years of a 25 year sentence. Conditions bar idle living bars gambling and bad company with return to prison if violated.
Countess of Pappenheim, once Miss Mary Wheeler of Philadelphia and heiress to about a million dollars, returned to her mother at age twenty after discovering her husband’s wealth was a fabrication. She left Paris three years after marrying, citing disillusion with a foreign title.
The week in brief covers Senate notices to continue session for the silver repeal measure, House debates on the federal elections bill, and passage of bills on Oklahoma land settlers and Mexican war pensions. It notes petitions to exclude prize fight reports from mail, Chinese exclusion debate, and a temporary congressional recess proposal.
The number of pensioners in soldiers homes nationwide increased by year end to 1,214 as of June 30, with maintenance per member listed at $140.95. The article also notes grain stocks and a record low U S gold reserve of $86,899,008.
John Roberts defeated Frank Ives in New York by 1 150 points with scores of 10 000 to 8 850. The second international America s Cup series race was won by Vigilant over Valkyrie in about 3 hours 25 minutes for 30 miles. An investigation found Bank Cashier Arnold robbed Merchants bank at Lockport, and Wilbour Jackson Co Sheldon Binney banks suspended with heavy liabilities.
Officials withdraw state troops guarding Coal Creek convicts after more than a year. Floods along the Canadian River in Oklahoma sweep 100 farms from fences and homes. five drowned. Maryland selects Henry Page as chief judge after a long convention deadlock. Northern Wisconsin miners go idle as destitution rises. Jewelry dealer Marcus Koenighein is robbed and murdered in San Antonio. A Topeka man claims a white turning preparation for a fortune. Illinois Central treasurer Henry De Wolf dies in Chicago. Indianapolis voters sweep Republicans into office. A train wreck near Whiting Indiana kills Henry Warner and injures five. Chicago Center railroad financiers face shortfalls. World’s Fair Chicago Day totals reach 761,942 attendees. Williams College centennial marked in Williamstown. Joan Williams arrested for fraud. she has four living wives. Postmaster Peter Pearson shoots wife and himself in Lewiston SD. Receivers named for Chicago and North Pacific railway. Fire at Layman Cold Storage Des Moines causes $100,000 loss.
Waite cars burned near Courtland Alabama in a string of gin fires totaling five within ten days. A train carrying hunters from Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin was derailed near Rockford North Carolina injuring twenty. Fire destroyed a Chicago City Railway barn with 481 horses suffocated and fifty cars burned. Total loss 105000.
Immense unrest unfolds with the Rajah Kongsee Aljeck incident near Penang, a Russian order expelling 22 000 wealthy Jews, a fatal Rostoff house collapse, and McConnell confirming Mackenzie river source and finds along the Findlay river. Insurgents plunder in Santa Fe, Rio Janeiro panic, electoral reform proposals in Austria, Singo Maru wreck with 22 dead, brigand attack on a Transcaucasian train, and German East Africa exploration bans. A storm sinks a mail boat near Orkney. London reports Brazil's monarchy terms awaiting settlement.
In the U S senate amendments to the silver purchase repeal bill were reported and a rules resolution on attendance went over. Treasury says no money borrowed since March 1885. McCreary bill on Geary Chinese act discussed in the house. Army instruction detail expanded from 75 to 100 officers. George Roswatki home burned near Minot with four sons cremated. New York sloop Vigilant wins America Cup in 3 53 52. Police and outlaws clash at Iran Mexico eight killed. Guatemala’s president proclaims dictatorship and orders new election. Columbus day planned for world’s fair close. An unknown steamer sunk in Boston harbor with many believed drowned. US business failures total 23 in seven days ending 13th. nine months total 11 174. World’s fair paid admissions reach 1 925 109 in six days. grand total 17 625 096. County Treasurer William Campbell’s office robbed of 4 731. Twelve killed and twenty-one injured in Michigan Central railroad collision at Jackson Michigan.
A Senate session on silver coinage features Roach Allen Dolph and Voorhees defending free coinage, Cockrell and Stewart opposing repeal, with McPherson and Teller arguing for action. Debates cover bullion value, international ratios, and potential demonetization, ending in adjournment after tense roll calls.
Debates center on McCreary proposed amendment to the Geary Chinese exclusion bill extending six months for registration and residence certificates. Opponents argue over burdens on already residing Chinese and treaty implications. supporters claim fairness and enforcement gaps.
Secretary Smith transmitted Commissioner Lochren's reply on pensions data through September 1, 1893. During this period 55,244 pensions were granted under general and 1890 laws, with 56,702 rejections. Suspensions rose sharply after 1893, totaling 1,589 under the general law and 10,782 under the 1890 act through 1895, plus 5,855 overseas pensions suspended since July 1893. Also, a Mississippi Valley collision at La Place, Louisiana injured Engineer Hatfield and Henry Gordon.
In Congress on October 6 to 9, lawmakers from both parties debated repeal of federal election laws. Rep Hainer and others derided the measure, while supporters argued it protects voting rights and targets corruption. A New York critic linked the issue to party power and ward politics amid statewide disputes.
A collage of light jokes from 19th century papers. Snappy lines poke fun at stock brokers conductors actors and wrestlers with punchlines about hair, checks, draws and markets. Read as a period humor capsule drawing on city papers.
A Remarkable friendship between a bantam rooster and a cat in Washington County, Pa., features the rooster crowing on the cat’s back. The playful pair draws local attention as described in a Willow Springs business card feature and other scattered notes from the period.
Marcus Koenighein a wealthy San Antonio Jeweler and pawn broker was found murdered in his hall on Tuesday morning. The thief entered through a dining room window and rifled a safe containing about 25000 in cash and jewelry. A pocketbook and key to the safe were taken. The family heard a noise around 1 am but did not investigate. The crime is believed to be by someone familiar with the premises.
The Tucker bill repealing federal election laws passes the House 200 to 101 after a party line roll call. Amendments by Mr. Fitch, Mr. Lacey, and Mr. Burrows fail, including provisions for free registry and voting rights and penalties for voter suppression. Populists align with Democrats in support.
Chicago reports 308,613 paid admissions on Tuesday, bringing two day total to 1,022,259 paid admissions plus 63,? passes. Transportation patrons across five chief lines reach 2,556,616. Also reported is the death by fire of notable show horse Leporello, valued at 2000 with total loss of 10,000 in New York.
A large strike begins at Olneyville woolen mills near Providence with about 7 000 workers idle. The walkout threatens to close every woolen manufacturer in the state and may draw cotton workers to join. Discontent follows a recent wage reduction notice posted in the mills.
A circulated petition in Chang Chihtung urges the throne to kill all foreigners and burn their property. It accuses concessionary policies of ceding land to English barbarians and warns of imminent foreign possession. The City of Rio Janeiro arrived from Hong Kong and Yokohama with September 23 updates.
In Holland Michigan on October 12 a 21 year old, Henry Dyk, was shot and killed while breaking into William Rougers store at East Olive. Frank Devries surrendered after the shooting.
Four hundred miners who had been on strike for two months in Coal Creek Briceyi4 districts returned to work on a compromise with the company on Monday.
A new sleeping car service runs from Chicago at 11 30 P M to Seattle arriving 10 30 P M on the fourth day via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Great Northern routes. The line claims this is the best route to reach the North Pacific coast. For timetables maps and information contact Gro H Hearsom Genl Agent Chicago.
When strength and health run down, a bracing tonic helps nervous and peptic invalids. For worn out mental strain, work stress, and overuse, seek its prompt aid. It claims to annihilate malarial complaint and ease incipient rheumatism and neuralgia.
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