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16 Jun 1892
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1892
Page
1
Historical notice highlights a price cap stating only one dollar per year for a service or subscription. It preserves plain terms without embellishment.
The Republicans of Story County will meet in a delegate convention at the Court House in Nevada on Saturday June 18 at 11 a m to nominate county officers including Clerk of the District Court County Auditor County Recorder County Attorney and Board of Supervisors Also to elect fourteen delegates to the Republican State convention at Des Moines in June and fourteen delegates to the Seventh district zonal convention Townships receive delegates based on votes for H C Wheeler in 1891 State party leaders H C Boardman and H Wilson announce the meeting via the county central committee in Nevada Iowa May 20 1802.
The Algona Upper Des Moines notes Dolliver faces no strong opposition in the bench district. The piece comments on June weather, global ideas, and political dynamics, including Clarkson’s role in the convention and discontent over Blaine. It hints at national party currents and the risk of infighting in the solid south.
The piece reflects on Blaine and the Republican convention at Minneapolis and argues bossism waned, Harrison’s nomination would spare Democrats trouble, and fate denied Blaine the presidency though admired as a great man. It notes party dynamics, editorials, and a provocative Columbus Indiana incident.
The Times asserts Grover Cleveland will win the nomination at Chicago next week, after earlier predicting Blaine and then shifting to safer ground and maintains confidence in Cleveland securing the plum at the convention.
Discussion grows over keeping the world’s fair open on Sundays as thousands visit the grounds paying twenty five cents. The issue may set a precedent guiding post fair actions. the odds favor Sunday openings continuing as the grounds are currently.
A historical note asserts that McKinley’s death would have prevented him from being nominated for president by the Republican Party in 1866. The claim frames the event as a pivotal factor in party choice and 19th century political maneuvering.
Tar Eldora Herald weighs Col. Dave Henderson as his own successor. County convention meets at Nevada Saturday 11 a m amid farmers' busy season. National Republican committee elected Clarkson chairman temporarily. Times hopes for resignation. Editorial casts doubt on Clarkson’s recent influence after the Minneapolis episode.
The text questions why Blaine left the cabinet and whether the administration requested it or expected his nomination in Minneapolis. It cites Indiana Democrat Bynum asserting the Republican Party aligns with conservative business interests seeking a stable, honest administration.
The Illinois Central announces a new policy requiring every passenger to show a ticket before entering a coach. One door is locked and a brakeman guards the other, ending cash fares on trains. Travelers chafe at the delay, especially with baggage, as critics warn railroads prioritize their own convenience over passenger comfort.
In a contemporaneous reflection the writer notes a string of deadly incidents from a Pennsylvania mine disaster to Iowa floods and Mississippi Valley destruction. The piece questions if 1892 will stand as a year of record fatalities, while expressing hope that accidents and pestilence do not continue to rise. It cites floods, fires, and other disasters from coast to coast.
Iowa delegates to Minneapolis favored Harrison over other candidates. The move reflects a majority sentiment among state Republicans.
The Jefferson Souvenir is hailed as a handsome paper and a monument to the printer. Prof Rizey an ethnologist notes grasshoppers fried in butter taste like shrimp. Whitelaw Reid nomination for vice president surprises many but NY support could matter. A Columbian celebration is planned in schools nationwide on October 12.
About a million World’s Fair half dollars are likely to be minted by the government. It is suggested that a few smaller denominations be issued so country editors may obtain one.
A Boone woman was struck on the head by a baseball thrown in a main street and knocked insensible. The incident happened as pedestrians passed along the street, prompting concern over street safety and sports mishaps in the city.
The piece suggests a youthful editor, likely once a boy, notes that when a boy starts washing his neck unasked it marks the onset of his first love affair. The comment blends humor with observations on growing up.
A female baseball team plans a tour through Iowa towns this season. It is unclear if Ames is on the list, but such an aggregation would likely be a drawing card here.
A former country editor, WuHitELAW REID now campaigns on the Republican ticket for vice president of a major republic. The call to the press warns that the next spotlight could fall on them as the campaign advances.
The Turworld's fair grounds attracted 14000 visitors in a single day last week. Crowd turnout occurred while buildings remained incomplete and admission was free, as curiosity drew many to inspect the site.
A Paullina anecdote describes a young man so absent minded he forgets to eat and wonders why he is hungry. He walks a girl home in rain while he retires indoors, clothing on, a satire labeling such carelessness as common drunk. A light verse laments daily failures caused by others neglecting their duties.
A weather observer reports May 1892 had twenty one rainy days breaking the record though three days saw heavier rainfall. Total fall about six inches, above average, with comparisons to prior Mays 1873 1883 and 1888 noting varied rainfall across regions including corn belt and winter wheat states.
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