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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1893
Page
5
Senators from both parties clash over the Sherman act and silver purchase, debating whether repeal will heal or worsen the financial panic. Teller, Mitchell, Hawley and others urge caution, citing global shocks and the need for a lawful balance between gold and silver while defending or opposing immediate repeal.
Drought and dry weather fuel massive forest fires across the region. Portland mill and buildings burned, losses about 39000 dollars. East of Deadwood a seven mile by broad tract burned, destroying farms and stock. Two Bears mining camp fights to save works valued 150000 dollars. Fort Meade troops hold back flames, but farmhouses and stock suffer. Estimated stock losses exceed 100000 dollars. Continuous danger without rain threatens all towns nearby.
Coroner's Jury in Mippletown New York finds Lizzie Halliday guilty of murdering her husband Paul Halliday and premiditated the crime. The case also links two other killings, including Mrs Margaret McQuillan and her daughter Sarah, buried under hay in a Burlingham barn following alleged chloroform and shooting.
In Loxton on Sunday Rev Frederic Davies attacked Prime Minister Gladstone during a sermon at Blairgowrie Episcopal church. Davies refused to shake hands with Gladstone and condemned attendees for worshiping a creature rather than the Creator, sparking indignation among many in attendance.
Des Moines telegram reports Iowa's coal fields cover over 20 000 square miles with about half under workable beds. Geologist Samuel Calvin and assistant Charles Keyes note multiple seams, potential for vast coal wealth, far exceeding prior estimates. Also covered are a Silver City murder case and Pioneer Lawmakers Association plans with invitations to notable legislators.
A movement grows in western Kansas to move the capital from Topeka. A proposal would let the world’s fair buildings stand and decay. Premiums rise for coins and small bills as traders price money like commodities. In New York gold and small bills fetch two percent. Two doctors advertised for a volunteer surgical operation for five thousand dollars and received 142 replies.
Four masked men robbed the Mineral Range passenger express near Boston station, Hancock, securing about $75,000 for the Calumet and Hecla mine. Engineers and crew faced gunfire. passengers unaware until after. Authorities pursued with little success as bandits fled into wild country.
In Pickens county Alabama five prisoners were killed in the Carrollton jail by a mob of masked men. Pam Archer Will Archer Polk Hill Ed Guyton and Eben Fant a woman were among the dead after gunmen forced open the grate and fired through the cells. The mob overpowered guards and the victims were suspected of burning a mill.
A compact record notes reauthorizations and currency changes from acts on February 28 1878 February 12 1873 and January 18 1837. It lists silver dollar first circulation 1794 and total coinage through dates February 12 1837 December 31 1889 with figures 8 031 238 and 357 969 239 dollars respectively.
Alarmed by reports the Dalton gang is moving toward Brown and nearby counties, railroad companies issue arms to train men. The Jeffersonville, Madison & Indianapolis line has armed its crews, while Pennsylvania railroad workers on the Chicago division are said to be prepared to defend against a train robbery threat.
Fast work on the race track reports Flying Jib pacing the mile in 2 04 to tie Mascot’s Terre Haute mark of 2 04 and Directum beating his own 2 07 record with a 2 064y mile at Washington Park.
The president has sent to the senate the nomination of Dr. Charles S. Hazeltine of Michigan to be consul of the United States at Milan Italy, vice William J Maynard resigned.
C. C. Chase served as Lehigh mayor and edited a weekly paper. He left the barber shop behind when elected mayor but closed the shop for dignity, incurred creditors, and faced bankruptcy. Facing disgrace, he boarded a west-bound train and disappeared.
The grand lodge of the Order of Good Templars held its fortieth annual session in Des Moines with Dr. E. H. Hutchings presiding as grand chief templar. Reports show 376 lodges and 11,364 members, plus 106 juvenile temples with 3,400 members. The offices of grand chaplain and grand marshal were made appointive, removing them from the executive committee. George W. Welch of Hawarden was elected grand chief templar and Chris How of Ottumwa grand councilor.
Joe Gillespie and C. W. Smith, leaders in the famous cowboy race, arrived in Fort Dodge on their way home from Chicago with seven horses in good condition. Dec Middleton Albright Rattlesnake Pete and Campbell remain in Chicago. Campbell works for Buffalo Bill as a rough rider. Only one horse was injured, Rattlesnake Pete's, dropped early at Correctionville Ia.
Des Moines hosts organization meeting for the Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution naming officers H L Boardman Marshalltown president L B Raymond Hampton vice president F G Pierce Marshalltown secretary H Hazen Des Moines registrar L B Soper treasurer S B Evans historian Rev E M Wittum chaplain and board of managers C Sheppard L S Kilburn W P Hepburn J R Gage Timothy Hunt
T B Durstine state agent for Equitable Life Insurance of New York made an assignment at Des Moines. His liabilities, as heard, amount to over 80000 dollars. Durstine had for years taken notes for first premiums on insurance, endorsed and cashed by local banks, many of which are now worthless and he could not meet them.
A thick set well dressed man claimed to represent Williams Bros of Chicago offering Schlitz liquor. He collected cash offers in Floyd county totaling 500 dollars but no liquor arrived. Milwaukee firm informed and a private detective was sent to Charles City to locate the swindler.
E M Donaldson former Union Trust president of Sioux City writes to Receiver Doughty from Mexico claiming innocence. He states he lives in poverty subsisting on corn and that his wife must teach school to support the family.
News in Brief reports wage cuts for higher paid Iowa Central employees at Mason City, not affecting trainmen or common laborers. It notes the Creston fair loss, fines for Boone druggists, jail escapes in Davenport, and the forty‑state fair in Des Moines. Also covered are embezzlement arrest near Charles City, a misled spouse to the world’s fair, a farmer shot by a thief, the death of Des Moines pioneer Judge McHenry, a major fire in Coon Rapids, and various local incidents in Boone, Pilot Mound, Columbus Junction, Lyons, Pella, Fort Dodge, Mount Pleasant, and Shelby. The piece mentions Methodists observing Wesleyan university’s semi centennial, a Washington flour mill fire, a suit against a theater manager, and a fatality near Dyersville plus other crimes and accidents in Iowa.
In Curiaco on the religious parliament’s Wednesday session, Kinza Hirai condemned Christian missionaries for Japan’s past and argued the gospel was tied to foreign coercion. He cited 1637 suppression, Perry’s 1853 arrival, and western treaty penalties, eliciting strong audience cheers and calls of shame.
In St Louis and nationwide the American Sugar Refining company faces a near famine as retail grocers struggle to obtain sugar. Wholesalers take orders for future delivery, reflecting disrupted supply chains and escalating scarcity.
New York Sept 14 The great Standard Oil trust was formally dissolved at a meeting of trust certificate holders. The companies that were in the trust will act independently thereafter though no assurance is given of renewed competition. The change was made because of popular prejudice against trusts.
Atlanta report states the Gate City guard, noted for prize drills, was disbanded by state authorities on September 14. Widespread dissatisfaction with state military laws and failed re enlistment as enlistment expired led officers to abandon the unit.
Cleveland Ohio September 14 The large lumber firm Bell Cartwright and Co went into receivership after judgments on notes totaling 100000 were secured.
A grand processional at the Art Institute opened the world parliament of religions in Chicago with diverse faiths marching together. Cardinal Gibbons led, joined by barons of church and lay leaders from India, China, Japan, and Europe, as the audience rose to sing and pray.
Washington Sept. 12 The House held a brief half hour session with fewer than a hundred members present. The chaplain offered a prayer for the President's little daughter requesting health for the mother and life for the child and asking that she grow to embody virtue and become a beacon for families nationwide.
Attorney General Olney has told U S marshals to pause all steps to enforce the Geary law until Washington issues new instructions. The pause does not affect Chinese already in the process of deportation under due process.
Paris announces a official decree declaring that an international exposition will be held in France in 1900 with Alfred Picard named commander general. In another item, three men connected to a Frisco train robbery and the murder of Express Messenger Chapman are captured and imprisoned in Arkansas City. A river steamer, Shermoksha, burns on the Volga with 27 lives lost.
In a Sunday knife duel in a small Tennessee hamletjust across the border from Mrpp LesnorougH Kentucky Houston Couhorn was killed and Joan Lie wellyn mortally wounded. Authorities say jealousy and braggadocio sparked the confrontation.
Washington Sept 11 The president sent to the senate the nomination of Charles H J Taylor of Kansas as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the United States to Balivia.
Awful loss of life described as Villa-Canas suffers catastrophic flash floods from a cloud burst. Town on low ground inundated, trees torn loose battering houses, many residents drowned or buried under ruins. Government aid expected as survivors seek safety amid widespread destruction.
New York September 16 R G Dan Co weekly review of trade notes broad improvement with abundant money at speculative centers and easier credit. Failures decline about half in number and liabilities while more establishments resume, including knit goods and metal works though wage cuts persist in textiles. Western revival stronger than the east with overall cautious optimism.
A large crowd attended Metropolitan hall in San Francisco for a meeting of the Anti-Chinese Law and Order league. Speakers included Dr C C O'Donnell and Dennis Kearney among others. Objections to President Cleveland were voiced, and resolutions urged impeachment, fund sufficiency for enforcing the Geary law, and opposition to extending Chinese registration time.
Weighing gold bullion at the Philadelphia mint revealed a shortage of about 5000 ounces valued at 105000. The reserve vault, sealed in 1887, had not been weighed when Col Bosbyshell took charge and receipted for the contents. Director Preston reminded the official he signed for the full amount. Congress signals approval to extend the world’s fair to January 1 with broad backing from leaders.
Virerntia I Sept enfeebled by diphtheria epidemic with over thirty cases in the last month and one third fatal. Keckford reports another business failure. Abraham E. Smith, president of Smith Publishing, declares a loss tied to Royal Sewing Machine and related institutions totaling $70,000.
Burrago New York September 16 ex secretary of the board of fire commissioners Vanbrocklin was sentenced to eight years' imprisonment after pleading guilty to stealing $60,000 from the city through dummy payrolls.
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