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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1906
Page
6
From All Over 10WA reports Jack Pizet was sentenced to life imprisonment for criminal assault of a seventy year old woman. It was his fourth conviction for criminal assault, marking a severe milestone in a string of prior offenses.
Cedar River waters recede rapidly as residents focus on recovery. Farmers report stock washed away and buildings damaged in lowlands south of Waterloo. Westfield rises above flood level while mud covers areas. Rail lines repair washouts and tracks to Cedar Falls. In Fremont county the Nishnabotna overflows, flooding farms and blocking roads.
John Covet aged seventy four a retired businessman of McPherson Iowa dropped dead from heart failure while strolling along the platform of the union depot returning from California with his wife and daughter Democratic Landalidé in Dubuque Des Moines April Returns from the municipal election in Dubuque indicate a Democratic landslide Mayor Berg defeated for a fifth term by Henry Schunk At Keokuk Democrats elected four of six aldermen and the assessor Egan Acquitted by Jury George Wi Egan was acquitted on first ballot of charging Daisy M Hunt with criminal assault The trial lasted five days and drew big local attention Miss Mildred Hall teacher in Waterloo arrested charged with brutal assault on a ten year old pupil fined five dollars and costs Superintendent Hakill notes such practices unusual May Agree in Iowa Des Moines April 8 joint scale committee miners and operators ready for conference likely to settle on wage scale not 1903 Perry resolution first day of strike quiet all miners out awaiting action
Governor Folk, after attending the Jefferson Day banquet, urged enactment of statewide primary laws and condemned the free pass as the worst form of bribery. He met Governor Cummins at the state house and spoke to the Iowa legislature, arguing the primary system is the honest method for party nominations.
Des Moines April 2 the senate refused to concur in the house amendment adding a publication clause to the anti pass bill but did concur in including federal office holders as prohibited from riding on passes. Debate centered on timing and impact of the publication clause with railroads needing time to adjust. State Treasurer Mortensen reports March funds totaling 375868.42 with large outlays and modest school funds. May apportionment likely favorable.
New York April 2 The fight to save Albert Patrick sentenced to death for killing Texas millionaire W M Rice will resume tomorrow before Recorder Goff on a motion for a new trial. Pathologists will testify on similarities between chloroform and embalming fluid effects on lungs and new witnesses from Texas are expected.
Discourse on whether the government or President Roosevelt should fund the social secretary role. Isabelle Wagner, long a War Department clerk, now serves in the White House payroll at 1400 dollars yearly. The issue centers on budgeting for Mrs. Roosevelt’s social duties and the secretary’s official status.
During a royal tour in India the Prince of Wales hunted with the Nizam of Haidarabad using a trained leopard. The animal is tethered to a cart and releases when near the quarry, a method described as a strange hunting practice.
Nannie Langhorne Shaw, a member of the Laughorne sisters known as the Trio of Beauties, was to marry Waldorf Astor son of William Waldorf Astor. She married Boston millionaire Robert Gould Shaw in 1897 at nineteen, later divorced, lived mostly in England. Her wealth is noted as about 200 million dollars.
Railroads study electric and gasoline motive power to meet suburban commuting needs in large cities. News of electrification progress in New York area lines, Baltimore and Ohio trials, and a **New York Central** shift. a gasoline electric prototype car demonstrates possible urban rail use.
Sherman Ann Griggs and James M Griggs are noted as long time Republican leaders. The article describes Griggs of Georgia and Griggs of Wisconsin politics, their roles on committees, and their long service in Congress. It discusses party strategies for upcoming elections and contrasts Republican and Democratic leadership in the House.
The famine in northern Japan follows the Portsmouth treaty ending the Japan Russia war, leaving a heavy debt and widespread hunger. Between 800000 and 1000000 people face starvation as crops fail and workers lose wages. The Japanese Red Cross seeks 16 million dollars via the New York chapter to relieve distress, while Roosevelt and state leaders urge aid to avert depopulation before new crops. Local authorities and foreign donors have provided some relief and jobs, but needs remain urgent.
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