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Newspaper

Ackley World

Location

Ackley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1897

Page

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Dr Williams Pink Pills Seem To Aid Rheumatic Ailments

A correspondent records multiple local testimonials praising Dr Williams Pink Pills for rheumatic pains and nervous debility. Mrs Bailey shows steady improvement after months of trial, while Mr George Brenizer, once crippled by rheumatism, was reportedly aided before moving to Chicago. Pills are sold as 60 cents a box or six for $2.50, via druggists or mail from Schenectady NY.

Willams J. H Bailey George Brenizer Chicago Mr. Bailey Williams

The Money Magnate in Cleveland Leader Verse

A gleaming portrait of a rich man with money coats and social sway. The piece satirizes his wealth, lavish wife and children, and social prominence. It ends with a humble office greeting as he enters.

Cleveland

Ramsay Retires After Elite Naval Service and Honors

Washington reports Rear Admiral Francis A. E. Ramsay retires as chief of the Bureau of Navigation after a long career beginning in 1856 aboard the Sigate St. Lawrence. He served in the Civil War on the Mississippi and Atlantic coasts, commanded the Choctaw at many actions, and earned distinction at Fort Fisher, Milliken’s Bend, and Yazoo operations.

Washington Francis AE. Ramsay Naval Service Bureau of Navigation Washington, D. C United States Army Naval Academy Sigate St. Lawrence Ramway Lower Mississippi South Atletic Coast Fort Fisher Tannon Shoes Gaine’'s Bluffs Liverpool Landing Milliken Yazoo River Tapt Kautz Ramsay Say Baraig Missippi River Black Duachita Atchafalaya Naval Home Philadel 2 Newport Trenton Nevel Academy New York Naval Yard Navigation Bureau Admiral Welker

Taxing Inordinate Wealth A Kansas Plan For Constitutional Change

A Kansas reform drive seeks a constitutional amendment to empower Congress to tax inordinate wealth. The push involves prominent figures like J M Leedy and W A Peffer. a broad national correspondence and legislative support across states aim to place the proposal before voters, with the Kansas legislature already requesting a national vote.

Kanesas Suitesmssn J. WV. Leedy John Martin United States J. D. Borkin Jerry Simpson W. A. Peffer Kansasegislature

No Embassy Now for Turkey

Washington April 7 The state department reports the Turkish government finds it inconvenient to elevate its Washington mission to an embassy due to higher costs. This decision blocks the president from nominating ex-Secretary John W Foster as envoy to Constantinople under current law.

Che Sultan Washington State Department Washngton John W. Foster Constantinople

Dead infant found in bundle at Boston and Albany station

A four day old infant was found dead in a bundle in a Boston and Albany station waiting room after noon yesterday. The infant shows signs of strangulation. A wealthy suburban woman, about 60, described by a station checker, is sought as the prime suspect as two detectives pursue the case.

Boston Maze Boston and Albany

Alonzo Whiteman on Trial for Grand Larceny

In New York on April, Alonzo J. Whiteman once Duluth vice mayor and state prison inmate, faced trial charged with grand larceny. Columbia Bank of N Y claims Whiteman defrauded them by using alias J H Williams to deposit a 43175 Brooklyn check and then drew 331 against his later account. the Brooklyn check proved worthless as testimony began with Walter S Griffith, bank cashier, first witness.

New York Alonzo J. White Man Duluth California State Columbia Bank of N ‘*K Whiteman Walter S. Griffith J. H. Williams Brooklyn Columbia Tomorro

Mysterious airship lights seen over Nashville Illinois

Citizens in Nashville Illinois reported sighting a balloon like object above the city last evening around oclock. It showed a large red light in the northwest as it moved, with a dark outline becoming faintly visible. The craft traveled toward the northwest with a southeast wind.

Nashville Kansas Nebraska

Bicycles Travel Free as Penn Railway Ships Offer

Philadelphia eases transport by rail with Penn Railway Company agreeing to carry bicycles free of charge. The agreement spans the entire route, reflecting a major perk for riders in the city.

Phildesphia Vania Penn Railway Company

Bryan and McKinley meet at White House reception

Senator Hanna and other lawmakers greeted William Jennings Bryan and J McKinley in the White House during a ten minute visit. They discussed common topics while avoiding politics and commented on municipal elections in Ohio and Michigan.

J. Bryan McNiinley Washington Benton JeMillin New G Bentec Mr. Bryan Mark Hanna McKin Bryan Mr. Smith White Hall White House Ohio Michigan Porter Hanna

Greeks hate the Russians and a dangerous Greek mood

A Russian correspondent reports in Petersburg that Greeks fear Russia's wrath and pressured authorities to evacuate Athens. He says Greeks will not accept a firm pro-Russian stance and view the Russian threat as severe, amid calm declarations praised by local representatives.

Jan Gazer Su Petersburg The Russe Athens

Result in a New Measure

Washington April 6 The senate finance committee has made no real progress on the tariff bill. Republicans study the bill from the house, aiming to determine revenue totals and effects on business before any changes. A thorough revision is planned schedule by schedule, with many changes expected and a cautious pace to avoid rushed reporting.

Washingt Senate Anance Committee House Amitt Senate Kyle

Weeping Water Pioneer James Clisbee Ends Life

Suffering from long sickness and despondency James Clisbee, a pioneer of Nebraska, shot himself in the throat at 9 AM and died within minutes. He came to the state in 1954, worked in freighting near Bellevue, then settled in Weeping Water where he resided until his death.

Neb James Clisbee Bellevue Weeping Water

Turkish consul general in Boston in custody on embezzlement charge

Joseph Tasig formerly Turkish consul general at Boston remains in the custody of New York and Massachusetts courts awaiting trial on a $160,000 embezzlement charge. Isagi sought a federal writ of habeas corpus in New York federal court but was denied. he argued federal protection due to his consul status. The denial of the writ was affirmed.

Washington Joseph Tasig Boston New York Judicial Massachusetts Isagi Brown Turkey

Miners killed by avalanche in Cascade mountains

Avalanche in the Cascade basins claimed two miners Edward Graham and Dan employed et John D. Recketee Cristo es were caught and hurled hundreds of feet down the slope before rescue. Several mines in Monte Cristo Silverton and Trail Creek districts shut down as deep snows delay mining operations and roads and tramways are covered or destroyed.

Edward Graham Dan John D Cristoes Ately Cascades Enohch Equniy Monte Cristo Ante Cristo Silverton Trail Creak

Murder Verdict in Anderson Mystery Beckons Grand Jury

Elias Ledford was found dead in an open field east of Alexandria with two bullets and a revolver beside him. Coroner Sells theorizes murder rather than suicide and plans to present the case to a special grand jury session. Evidence includes Ledford's gambling house activity and recent heavy drinking. a spring wagon reportedly moved the body to the field.

Sells Alexandla

Restoration and Increase Notices for War Widows

PLEASANT FOR PENSIONERS details show increases and restorations for widows and dependents. Names include John Arnold, Yochun Sichelas, Pierson, Jozeph Cottrell listed as deceased, with other references to Combs, Merrick, Steck, and Martha A. Suntre. The fragmentary text indicates pension adjustments and resignations within a wartime relief context.

John Arnold Jews City Sichelas Yochun Pierson Jozeph Cottrell al- 2d James Cetirells

Sioux City Markets Report Slips on Mixed Grains and Hogs

The Sioux City market notes a lower tone with hog receipts, some steadiness in cash grains, and mixed heavy demand. Chicago and Kansas City quotations vary, with beef and cattle prices listed for native dressed cattle, cows, and calves, while grain futures show mixed directions and cash prices cited for spring wheat and corn.

South Qmahz South Omaha Mlarket Lower Kansas City Chicago Yelow

Demand an Eight Hour Day in Cleveland Labor Push

Five thousand building trades workers in Cleveland begin a campaign for an eight hour day and to hire only workers with onion cards. City painters demand eight hour days and seek wage increases from 24 1 2 to 30 cents per hour.

Building Trades Cleveland Leveland

Chicago Post Horde of youths speak on adulthood in extract

A fragmentary Chicago Post passage shows youths debating future life as men and women with a red haired boy deriding others views. He claims hard work and practicality through a standout line about aspiring to be a “xreptomantiac” and dust taking the best available path.

Chicago

Largest in the World Winchester Repeating Army Co.

The Winchester Repeating Army Company of New Haven Connecticut markets the largest line of repeating rifles and shotguns in the world. Its guns and ammunition are praised as unequaled, with Winchester products claimed to be superior to all others. The firm offers a free illustrated catalogue on request.

Winchester Repeating Army Co New Haven Brem Winchester

Paris Carnival Cleans Up After Boeuf Gras Festivities

Paris ends the three day Fete du Boeuf Gras amid a confetti flood as thousands of workers clear streets of colored paper and serpentine ribbons. The revived festival boosted trade, paid 3000 participants, and supported confetti makers exporting $100,000 in three months.

Paris New York Journal Champignol Messidor M. Marquery Figaro Charles Levy France South America Place de la Bastle Madereine

Hood's Sarsaparilla shown as finest spring medicine

A testimonial from Hows Water of Park Quarries Freedom Pa praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for headaches fatigue and sleep loss. The speaker notes improved energy and appetite after three doses and a child’s marked recovery from weakness. N. B. advises to be sure to get Hood's.

Hood

Danish Egg Exports Surge Amid English Trade Ties

Denmark now exports about 111 million eggs yearly, a massive rise from 600 thousand two decades ago, with England remaining the main buyer. The article notes a Paris venture to lay mahogany roadways and reports changes to Rue Lafayette with Brazilian mahogany. Concord, Kentucky features two women who operate a growing business as pepper hangers.

Denmark England

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