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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1887

Page

5

Butler weighs case of Chicago anarchists amid federal issues

In Paton interview General Butler disputes any active effort to save the condemned Chicago anarchists. He says no federal question appears, but he will review further if needed. He asserts he will not sacrifice a man’s life if grounds to save exist and cites a Massachusetts saying on quibbling for life.

Paton Gen Benj. F. Butler Chicago Supreme Court General Pryor United States Court Takas Supreme Court of Massachusetts Epwardd Newton Harrowsemith Ont Parta Wheer Isaac FB. de Feq Spring Valley, Rockland Co P.O

Dublin Gazette Proclaims Suppression of League Across Regions

The Dublin Gazette issues a proclamation banning the league and all branches in County Clare, Leitrim, Lougbrea, Galway, Corka guiney, Kerry, Condons, Clannigbon, Munkerry, Cork, and Shelburne Wexford. It criminalizes avoking or publishing meetings linked to the league. Nationalist leaders, according to a Dublin dispatch, are hurriedly considering next steps.

Dublin Gazette League County Clare Leitrim Lougbrea Galway Corkaguiney Kerry Condons Clannigbon Munkerry Cork Shelburne Wexfar Dublin Sre

Chatsworth Disaster Report Filed by Rail President

President E. Leonard of the Toledo Peoria and Western filed with the Illinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission an official Chatsworth accident report. It notes no details of wreck circumstances or fault. The document estimates 540 aboard with 80 dead, 10 employees injured, 9 employees and 102 passengers recovering, 39 still under care, and 3 or 4 in danger of death.

Chatsworth E. Leonard Toledo, Peoria and Western Illinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission

Base Ball Pennant Race Draws Strong Effort

Five teams are near the top as the season advances with durable efforts. The St Louis Browns hold a commanding lead in the American Association race as shown by the recorded wins and losses in the schedule.

St Louis Browns Papas Scsenaae Anteater

Vatican seriously fears visitations and cholera outbreak

A Vatican officer is reported as a victim of a visitation or cholera, with precautions to stop spread. A Frankfort dispatch notes the three emperors alliance is terminated as Russia acts independently after the Czar's Copenhagen visit, allowing Germany to ally more with Austria.

Vatican Pontifical Guard Frankfort Germany Russia Copenhagen Austria

Notable Society Notes From Philadelphia to Iowa

Mrs. Cleveland received a reception at George Washington Childs country seat near Philadelphia. The host presented a Jersey cow to the guest. Hon Joseph Cilley, oldest US Senator and War of 1812 veteran, died at Nottingham New Hampshire aged 96. Rear Admiral J R Mullaney A N died at Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania aged 70. Bishop Perry of Iowa declined the Bishopric of Nova Scotia in a letter from Great Britain.

Episcopal Diocese of Iowa Nova Scotia Great Britain

Financial distress hits several firms across the Northeast

F C Davenport of Boston assigns due to E and Wheeler of New Haven failure with liabilities near 100000. Chipman and Holt coal dealers of Philadelphia fail after assignments by Pennock and Powell with assets 285000 liabilities 217000. Thomas Fio Jr tobacconist in Richmond and Lefort and Co Montreal assign with debts 60000 and Flourneys 50000. George Weber Brewing Co of Cincinnati assigns with liabilities 500000 assets 350000.

F. C. Davenport Boston Mass E. & Wheeler & Co New Haven Davenport Chipman & Holt Ppa Chariea E. Pennock & Co Robert Hare Powell & Co Thomas Fio , Jr Richmond Lefort & Co Montreal Flourney George Weber Brewing Company Cincinnati

New York Republican Convention Pet at Baratogs on Wednesday

Scope unclear. Ex Mayor figure associated with Baratogs during the New York Republican Convention. No further details on role or outcomes are provided.

New York Republican Convention Baratogs

Six Injured When Lumber Fell In Kansas City Engine House

In Kansas City a fall of lumber in a street railway engine house injured six men. The listed names include John H. Kennett John Logan W H Smith James Gooij L W Whitsitt and Isaac Verner. A destructive fire at Ironwood Michigan on the Gogebic range caused an estimated 150000 loss. Five people drowned at Lake Geneva Wisconsin when their boat capsized. A St Paul Railroad collision near Dubuque killed both engineers and one fireman instantly and wounded others. A Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Road wreck near Forest Ohio left one dead and two wounded as a train caught fire and dynamite exploded.

Kansas City John H. Kennett John Logan W. H. Smith James Gooij L. W. Whitsitt Isaac Verner Ironwood Gogebic Range Michigan Lake Geneva Wis St. Paul Dubuque Crosse Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago Road Forest Ohio

Anarchists' Case: Manslaughter Verdict in Illinois Murder Trial

The trial of Fred Munchrath Jr. in Sioux City Iowa ended with a guilty verdict of manslaughter for the murder of Rev. George Sisddock after a nearly twenty hour jury deliberation. An Am nesty Association formed in Chicago to push for executive clemency for the condemned.

Fred Munchrath, Jr Sioux City Iowa George Sisddock Supreme Court of the United States Chicago Amnesty Association State of Richard J. Ogiesby Illinois August Spices Ichael Schwab Oscar Neebe Albert R. Parsons Samuel Fielden Adolph Fischer Louis Lingg George Engel Clothing Cutters’ Assembly Supreme Court

Land grants cited as fraud risk. Pryor to defend Chicago anarchists

Surveyor General of New Mexico urges vacating patents after finding large land grants inflated by fraudulent surveys. Commissioner Sparks approves. General Roger A. Pryor to defend condemned Chicago anarchists. A meteoric event in Nova Scotia lasts six seconds with a bright display and a loud detonation. Ottawa reports Canada to use strong measures to push Manitoba on railway issues and withhold subsidy to compel Red River Valley plans. Provincial Treasurer arranged a $59,000 Montreal loan to buy rails for fifteen miles of new road. Chicago anarchist followers expect no large outbreak as Supreme Court actions loom. Philadelphia marks the 10th anniversary of the Federal Constitution amid favorable conditions.

New Mexico Sparks Roger A. Pryor Chicago Nova Scotia Ottawa Red River Valley Montreal Poscase Supreme Court Gary United Justice Philadelphia Rudter

Centennial celebration closes with crowd in Philadelphia

President Cleveland and guests attend a public ceremony at Independence Hall marking the centennial of the Constitution. The day features a memorial meeting, a 10,000 seat stand, music by the Marine Band, and speeches by Kasson and others with the Liberty Bell tolling at noon.

Philadelphia Bayard Hayes Custom House Commercial Exchange Broad Walnut Streets Sheridan Beaver George W. Childs Filler A. J. Drexel Colby Cleveland Sbk Oer Independence Square Fairchild Potter Cardinal Gibbons Ryan John A. Kasson Iowa Constitutional Centennial Commission General Sheridan Justice Miller Supreme Court Hamlin Lafayette Hotel City Hall Market and Broad Streets Marine Band Kasson Thomas M. Thompson Iel Lamont Independence Hall Sakers Army Navy George Washington Congress Bis Inal Gibbons

Growth of population and states join the republic century later

A century after the Constitution Washington reflects on population growth and the addition of twenty five states to the union. The piece praises the constitutional framework as the world’s grandest monument to political wisdom.

Washington Republic Wrio Cocci Cewnaees Seeere Etree the . c Kentucky Vermont Ennessee Ohio Louisiana Mississi Ilino

Aristocrats spoil Hyde Park children jubilee with mob clash

London Truth reports the Hyde Park children's jubilee where hundreds of children and teachers enjoyed orderly events until a riot of upper class guests broke into the royal circle. Duchesses and dukes clashed with countesses and earls jostling Princess of Wales, while two policemen failed to restore order.

Hyde Fark Princess of Wales Charles Warren London

Unconventional Wedding Rings Through History

Tales of rings replaced by church keys curtain rings and even a bed curtain ring mark wedding customs. The Duke of Hamilton wed with a curtain ring at Mayfair Chapel after delays and lack of license, while Colin Lindsay forgot the ring leading to a fatal omen in the story from New York Jewelry News.

Walpole Duke of Hamilton Misses Gunning Lord Chesterfield Hamilton Mayfair Chapel Lindsays Colin Lindsay Earl of Balcarres Mauritia Nassau Colin New York Jewelry News

Lead in Hat Bands Triggers Headache Claim

New York chemist Dr. Joseph F. Geisler reports a lead compound in enamelled leather sweat bands used in hats causes headaches. His tests found 37.548 grains of lead in a band after inquiry into wearer discomfort and hat stains.

New York Joseph F. Geisler Geisler

Demographics of Woopsriner New York Population Ages

The town of Woopsriner New York with 860 residents contains two people in their seventies and two nonagenarians among eighteen octogenarians, totaling about 1 909 years. In 145 the town had twenty five citizens aged 0 to 90 and the average age remains similar.

Woopsriner N. Y

Obituary for William H. Skinner in Dakota Bell

The Dakota Bell notes the death of William Horatio Skinner a leading local citizen. The editor recounts his generosity and character while offering a formal obituary that honors his role as husband and father and mourns the loss to the community.

Bill Skinner Moses and Thunder Fosil William Horatio Skinner Dakota Bell

Epistle Question Sparks Day School Joke

A Sunday school scene features a teacher asking what an epistle is and a pupil answering with a comic definition that it is the wife of an apostle reflecting light humor from a past era.

Cure for Catarrh and Female Ailments Ad

An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for catarrh and female weaknesses. It claims efficacy, urges purchase from druggists for 50 cents, and promises health improvements for women nationwide.

Hawk Pierce Dr. Pierce

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