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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1892
Page
3
Iowa field notes report coal operators in Des Moines paying one dollar per ton and potentially adding about two hundred workers. Other items list drownings, suicides, accidents, court indictments, fires, and local development across the state with numerous named towns and people.
The Loxton funeral arrangements for Alfred Lord Tennyson face overwhelming demand as tickets exceed jubilee levels. Balaklava survivors receive seats, Gordon Home boys are admitted and lined in the nave, while the famed poet’s oratorical reputation is noted.
Destructive fires in Kingsburg California burn multiple business blocks and two homes, coal mine collapses near Bevier Missouri claim three miners, and wrecks kill five men and four horses on a New London Connecticut freight collision. Sporadic labor unrest, grasshopper plagues in Kansas, yellow fever in Santos, Brazil, and famine in Toluca Mexico accompany a statewide sense of turmoil.
Seven tramps including Thomas Sheehan Arthur Bishop Frank Arnold Charles Williard William Bennett Frank Smith Gallagher and Charles S Murray were arraigned for criminal assault on Mrs Anna Rigsby an insane escapee from Hopkinsville asylum. One was tried but the group pled guilty before the jury and all received two year sentences in the State prison.
A Rome correspondent notes Italy faces life and property risks from brigandage. He recalls telling a conservative chief he was surprised by a minister in Marquis Radini's cabinet. The chief says Radini kept him because he heads the camera of staples and controls disorderly elements in the south.
Editor E I Thayer notes there are no paid positions in the effort to improve roads in Iowa. Volunteers cover secretary work and printing, with costs borne by the workers themselves. The plan favors gradual, practical road improvements aligned with farmer needs and public sentiment, avoiding broad taxation or brick paving outside cities.
Lincoln Nebraska October 15 the Irvine murder trial moved toward verdict with talks on jury selection winding down. The defendant appeared confident until the State's case was briefed by County Attorney Snell. His nerves showed when his family troubles were recited by Abbott, while defense counsel indicated no complaint about the jury process.
The Court of Appeals rules the legislative apportionment law constitutional in a unanimous decision on all points except those in Judge Andrews' dissent. Judge Andrews and Judge Finch disagree, finding the law unconstitutional.
On a farm west of Lyons Iowa yesterday Peter Gehert about 25 shot himself after a young woman he loved declined to marry him. The tragedy occurred near the town on October 14.
Krovk Iowa Oct 14 Matt Walker proprietor of Carson and Walker coal mines at Doud Iowa was crushed to death by falling slate yesterday in a mining accident.
In St Louis on October 13 crowds swelled for the Fall Festivities as police noted few robberies and pocket-picking incidents. Detectives from major cities gathered to compare descriptions while Swedes Danes and Norwegians planned a multilingual celebration with speeches and a grand parkside welcome. The Choral Symphony Association prepares a 200-voice chorus for an international opening in June at the world’s fair.
The big banquet at the Senor Lyceum drew about a thousand spectators as New York celebrated the Columbian week. Elaborate decorations featured red white and blue domes with flags and floral tributes. Distinguished guests included Vice President Morton, Postmaster General Wanamaker, ex President Grover Cleveland, Gov Flower, Mayor Grace, and other national figures.
Chicago grain trade reacts to government data with a brisk open. December wheat trades near 7 1/2 to 7 3/4 cents lower, corn slips about a half cent, oats under 36c for May, and provisions stay heavy amid a dull close.
In Toropo Ohio October 15 the attorney for Daly accused of bribery moved to discharge the prisoner on the ground that Pinto Oil Co was not proved a corporation. The motion was overruled and Daly’s cross examination resumed as indicted councilmen were subpoenaed as witnesses.
English subject Mr. McKenzie living in the village went before the English consul in New York to complain about a mob tearing down his flag and shooting holes in it after displaying it to honor Columbus Day. He also sent a letter to Sir Julian Pauncefote, the English minister at Washington, about the outrage.
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