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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1907
Page
3
Judge Fitzgerald will formally announce the lunacy findings on Harry K Thaw today. Detman will open to the jury this afternoon while Jerome's summary is expected to take hours. After Fitzgerald's charge, the case may go to the jury by Thursday barring obstacles.
Jacob Sechler Coxey, leader of the 1894 Coxey army, plans a new national crusade described as a campaign of education. He says he will travel with an entire train of cars and a large tent to attract national attention, with operations contingent on his investments. He aims to renew his movement after bankruptcy and a failed steel mill venture.
In Minneapolis April, the Great Northern railroad was found guilty on a fifteen count stipulation of facts involving illegal rebates and fined 16000 by Judge Page Morrison in federal district court. The decision aims to enable an appeal to the federal circuit court on whether Elking law charges can be used for Hepburn law covered acts. The proceedings were perfunctory as both sides agreed the fine should not set a precedent, and rebating cases against the Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis and Omaha line were next.
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Mrs. Charlotte Bleakley of Lawrence, Kansas, the rightful mother of the incubator baby exhibited at the St. Louis World Fair, reversing a Kansas district court. The case involved James and Stella Barkley who ran the exhibit and claimed adoption rights.
April 8 report states Judge Josiah Turner who led the Seventh judicial circuit for 24 years and served on the state supreme bench since 1857 died at his Owosso home at age ninety six.
Lincoln April 8 The legislature has done much good work but its durability now hinges on the people remaining vigilant to protect their interests If corporations control the next session the progress may be undone Netttleton says the session ends with the end of secret caucus and a new era begins The bills total 3 608 141 32 in appropriations vs 2 476 870 in biennial income implying cuts ahead
Des Moines reports the house again refuses to accept senate amendments on the anti pass bill. It sent the measure back to a new conference committee citing senate edits that would allow railroads to appoint doctors and lawyers in each county with hundreds of political agents. The house may adjourn only after senate concessions are removed. A concurrent resolution urged Roosevelt’s re nomination and reelection after Taft story linked to national party shifts.
In Des Moines at the Jefferson banquet W. J. Bryan argues government ownership of railroads is not the urgent issue. He says watered stock railroad valuation and high rates are the pressing problems. Congressman Champ Clark also spoke, introduced as the next Democratic leader in the House.
Secretary J H Rodgers of the Omaha and Nebraska Central Railroad said a contractor will begin grading for the interurban road early in May. Officers had hoped to start by late March but the first contractor was tied to other work. W H Fuller, chief engineer, will begin placing grade stakes along the right of way this week.
Dr. George T. B. Krieger and his son Eddy, reportedly kidnapped in Hamburg, are in Berlin and intend to defend custody. Senator W. B. Heyburn, in Philadelphia for a dinner, is ill with acute indigestion and under medical care at the Bellevue Stratford hotel.
A government report by J. W. Arras of the United States engineers warns Pittsburgh of a likely flood disaster akin to Johnstown. He says the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers could breach bridges and wash away wooden structures, risking enormous property loss and thousands of deaths without warning.
Washington reports Secretary Root and Mexican Ambassador Creel led meetings at the state department to urge moral suasion and earnest representations to end hostilities in Central America. The Nicaraguan minister was absent, and plans reportedly sought a framework for future disputes among the Central American states. If Nicaragua refuses, it may be isolated as the other four seek peace or war emerges.
Secretary of War Taft and his party arrived aboard the Mayflower to Havana and were greeted by Governor Magoon Brigadier General Barry and Cuban officials. Taft, staying at the palace, declined to discuss politics and plans, planning to sail for Porto Rico Wednesday night. In Odessa, Jews fear fresh outrages after municipal elections gave the Union of True Russian People control of 67 of 72 town council seats, replacing the liberal council seen as a bulwark against anti Jewish disorder.
Pennsylvania Line issues a statement offering 2500 dollars for the arrest of those who attempted to wreck train No 322 on the Cleveland and Pittsburg division near Hudson Quebec with an additional 2500 if captured within twenty four hours Police in three counties are aiding the search.
A tornado from Alexandria Louisiana to Alabama struck four towns causing about half a million dollars in damage. It killed at least twenty people including four in Alexandria and five in Jackson Louisiana, with many more injured and homes demolished. The insane asylum at Jackson suffered extensive destruction and boats were jostled at Bayou Sara as passengers survived a near-total wreck of the Betsy Ann. The storm fanned out across Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama before fading near Belma Alabama.
A fragmentary advertisement list urges washing figs and dates before giving to children to remove dust and insects. It promotes Kodal dyspepsia remedy, DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve, Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup, and Hennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup. The note also touts Rest and Icellator’s tea for digestion and sleep, with various sellers named.
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