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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1894
Page
2
A Palestine township story about Pullman workers facing starvation after wage cuts. Citizens appeal to Pullman Co. and Governor for aid as Chicago and state officials mobilize relief. Authors argue wealthy leaders have a moral obligation to assist workers harmed by corporate actions.
A Stratford creamery burned last week causing about $5,000 in losses with insurance covering $31,000. The fire’s cause remains unexplained as investigators review the site.
Prairie chickens have been removed from legal protection and hunters nationwide are seizing the new opportunity. The change enables broader hunting access and raises concerns among conservationists about population impacts and habitat stress.
Chauncey Depew declares European railroads inferior to those in the United States and asserts he is a competent judge on the matter.
The Carrol Herald notes typographical errors marning the new tariff bill but praises the commendable features it contains. The editorial argues the bill could benefit from corrections while supporting its core provisions.
Governor Waite of Colorado is accused of opening other people's letters and was arrested. The incident raises concerns about political ethics and civil liberties during his tenure.
Antagonistic principles block coalition as parties seek spoils of office. The experiment has been tried and failed to unite rival factions. Politicians weigh potential fusions against core agendas amid competing goals.
Mrs Isabella Bird Bishop reports Corea's inhabitants as the most disagreeable set of savages she ever met, describing their conduct during her travels.
Commercial agencies report a gradual national business rise attributed to settlement of the tariff question rather than the effects of the new law. This assessment notes broader economic improvement, with gains spread across sectors as policy clarity reduces uncertainty.
Across Iowa many land owners display generosity by extending rent payments and granting longer time to pay. This leniency offers hope and renewed energy to struggling tenant farmers facing hardship.
The month of July saw fire losses totaling about half a million dollars per day. Overall the national fire losses reached nearly 5 million dollars more than July of the previous year, indicating a sharp rise in fire-related damages.
The Lexow investigating committee’s prosecuting officer argues policemen should not be called officers to avoid inflating their status. He says they are merely watchmen and should be referred to as such, a view shared by many.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton criticizes the New York constitutional convention on woman suffrage and says women might as well live in Russia as in New York, arguing there is nothing like trying the experiment.
Judge Barcroft, a populist candidate for Congress, receives a Democrat endorsement. Editor Ballou, of the Watchman, attended the convention as a delegate, opposed fusion, and was ruled out of order. H. M. Funson of Nevada heads the Story district democracy on the Congressional committee.
The author of the Wilson bill is renominated for Congress. In accepting the nomination he denounces the Senate and the sugar trust and predicts their downfall at the hands of an aroused people. He says a Republican Congress will be employed to carry out the killing.
Report circulated in the county that Captain Hull was invited to a joint debate with Judge Barcroft. Hull has not received the invitation, which is seen as favorable to the Populist candidate given the merits of Republican and Populist doctrines.
A newspaper notice reports that Congressman Breckenridge remains in full church fellowship over his ties to Madeline Pollard. It notes his party’s effort to re nominate him as its honoree to Congress while the Masonic lodge expelled him as unworthy to associate with reputable men.
Samuel Jordan Kirkwood, three time Iowa governor and former U S senator, died at his Iowa City home after a brief illness. The Maryland native and Ohio politician rose from state senate to national leadership, serving as Interior secretary in Garfield's cabinet and guiding Iowa through the Civil War era with steadfast public service.
A catalog from an eastern nursery firm prints a pledge joining signers to avoid discussions of hard times slow collections and low prices. Signatories promise to promote sunshine and prosperity in business and urge others to do the same, hoping the league grows nationwide.
Nathaniel P. Banks, the first Republican House speaker, died at his Massachusetts home on September 1. The farm note urges cheerful hopes to improve trade, highlighting his Civil War achievements and enduring influence.
The Gate City questions why the Democrats could not pass a tariff in two years despite controlling the presidency, Senate, House, and administration and urges scrutiny of any further requests to stay in power.
Governor Frank D. Jackson issues a Labor Day proclamation urging cessation of labor on the first Monday in September. He calls on Iowa residents to assemble locally to honor manual laborers whose industry fidelity and devotion drive the state's development and prosperity.
The petition to open saloons in Des Moines is reportedly 300 names short of the required law. The county attorney plans action to close saloons, but delay will occur to ease thirst during the State Fair influx. Widespread fires in Wisconsin and Minnesota caused heavy property losses and many unaccounted deaths, prompting calls for stricter forest fire laws.
Senior class member Lotta Williams wed Mr Hughes of St Paul. Junior football wins 40 to 0 as Crescents beat Bachelors in a joint debate. Anna Courtney dies at 20 in Story County after quick consumption. University visitors include C K Manns Frank Morehead and Prof Shoemaker of Cornell. Funeral held at home with Rev Douglass and Rev Rickman.
From September 17 to 21 the North Western Line will sell excursion tickets to Carroll at reduced rates. Tickets are valid for return passage until September 22, 184 inclusive. For tickets and full information contact Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
From October 1 to October 6 excursion tickets to Belle Plaine may be bought and returned at reduced rates. For tickets and full information contact Agents Chicago North Western Railway.
Tickets on sale to Eagle Grove and return at reduced rates valid through September 22, 1894. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents for tickets and full information.
The Congregational Juniors led by Mrs. Gammon held a jolly picnic in the woods at Sopers mill Tuesday. The note mentions Services at Peoples Church and Odd Fellows Hall with a Sunday sermon on Put out into the deep. Also ads for Henderson's school shoes by Daniel Bro's & Herman and local council actions approving small bills totaling 151.55 and tax remissions for 1893 1894. City improvements include sewer pipe purchase for a new Des Moines Tile Co sewer and ordinance drafting by the city solicitor Williams.
The shop lists key facilities including juzz and pony planers a band saw shaper turning lathes buzz saw and mortiser all operated by steam power providing core fabrication capability.
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