24 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1896
Page
1
A Detroit major's widow receives $162.24 after a longtime error in a $24 overpayment. An official memo was misplaced, later found in a desk, and the local agent tracked the widow to settle the full amount including accrued interest. The story notes honesty in repayment.
Des Moines races in 1890 copy note details the new city government taking offices at 1 a.m. defying old council at 2 p.m. and planning to pass central franchise questions. MacVicar leads, new clerk and deputy elected, names placed on public works and police, with court battles looming over control. Des Moines coverage includes photographers' convention plans and a Guaranty Fund Life insurance reorganization in Missouri Valley and Omaha.
Reports from Peru and Malvern reveal two tense cases. In Peru, Davies remains missing with vigilantes pursuing leads after a farmer and his wife spoke to a stranger. locals doubt the water request tale and search continues. In Malvern, Samuel J. Coffinan is accused of kidnapping his child Myrid amid family turmoil and rumored financial motives.
Des Moines reports the state central committee will meet next Friday to set the date and place for the Republican state convention to nominate a ticket. Des Moines is favored though Kellogg and Maxville contend. The event won t occur before late July. In Keokuk the Toledo Peoria and Western line case yielded $7500 to Mila M Chisnolin for her husband s coal firm killed by a train in the Weekul yard two years ago.
Cascade Iowa April 20 William Mil Unger a veteran of the Mexican war died this morning of paralysis aged 88 He served under General Beott in Mexico He was an all citizen of Dubuque County.
The World prints Rev William Cleveland detailing conflicts with Chaumont Presbyterian members over politics and temperance. He cites Democratic slights, factional opposition, and social enmities as core causes behind his dismissal, insisting his ministry remained gospel centered despite pressure.
Andrew Carnegie funds art prizes in Pittsburgh announcing $8,000 for the best two paintings by American artists and a $5,000 top prize for the best entry created in 1800s terms. Committee to judge, exhibition to open November 3, with permanent display at Carnegie Art Gallery. A $3,000 prize for a subsequent entry is also stated along with contact details for further information.
Washington April 46 A supreme court order assigns anew the maximum freight rate cases to the court for reargument. The cases originated from the supreme court of the territory of Ulan concerning the disposition of church real estate under the federal act. Judgments reversed pro forma. real estate to be restored to church authorities with proceeds used for charity and education per congressional joint resolution approved March 28.
Havana dispatch reports General Weyler unhappy with Cuba situation and may resign his command. He criticizes scanty reports, and a Canovas quip about being a war correspondent. Delegations press debt claims relief, while enmity and violence rise across Santa Clara and Santiago.
In a Nebraska county jail, Inez Hopfer a young Swede is held on bail for a bold consignment of money and property by false pretenses. Henry Noeter a plaintiff sues after a hasty marriage ended with Hopfer deserting him and transferring his wealth to her and her ally the brother Andrew Jolngen.
Albany N Y April 2 The court of appeals reversed the lower court conviction of Marie Barberi a New York artist who awaited electrocution for the murder of her betrayer Dementen Caluilo He had refused to marry her after a promise made months earlier and she fatally stabbed him in a saloon while he played cards The court ordered a new trial finding error in the evidence and jury instructions.
The Theosophical Society in America holds its annual conclave in New York on April 21 to elect a new president following Mr Judge's death. Likely successor Dr J B Buck of Cincinnati faces an obstacle while Claude Fatls Wright may represent him at headquarters. Dr Buck, longtime physician and ex-VC of the society, may be passed over if Teratne Anderson or E August Nerosheimer gain the post. principal meeting at Madison Square Garden hall with a reception at Abadson avenue headquarters.
In Berlin on April 21 the anti duelling debate resumed with Count Andreas Von Bernstorff arguing that duelling is needless and condemned by the German people. Dr. von Bennigsen, a national liberal leader, opposed the custom yet questioned Herr Bebel the socialist leader to judge upper class conduct or moral indignation from the bench.
Madrid dispatches report the minister of colonies plans to enforce in Cuba and Puerto Rico reforms passed March 14 1805, but Cubans previously rejected them and will resist again. Main revenues and veto power remain with Spain, and a general election cannot be held under current Cuban conditions.
Scott Jackson, a dental student, stands trial in Newport Kentucky for the murder of Pearl Bryant. The defendant appeared quiet as the state exercised one peremptory challenge at noon, having accepted eleven jurors. the defense challenged three of the allowed challenges.
Yokohama April 21 The Corean envoy to Russia has authority to raise 8 million dollars, request Russian troops to guard the king’s palace, and seek Russian military instructors to organize a Corean army. Nine Russian warships are at Nagasaki.
Iowa Weather Crop Bulletin notes rainfall and warmth push conditions near normal with spring grain progressing, wheat promising, and pastures improving across southern districts. In Waterloo, Gus Trainer murder trial opened with jury selection for the killing of Dar Tanner at a Prairieburg saloon, where a fight led to a fatal blow.
Government argues for retaining postage stamp printing within its own Bureau of Engraving to save costs and ensure security. It cites $100,000 in machinery investments and ongoing annual savings near $100,000, with stamps valued at $50,000,000 printed yearly as the service grows. Proponents claim government control should extend to all national securities and war material printing to maintain efficiency and cost benefits.
Des Moines April 20 Work begins with river land setters gathering claims for indemnity due to bad titles. A $200000 appropriation will cover only part of claims and a prepared list suggests private distribution. Additional claims may need future funds, with an estimated $500000 more sought and lawmakers studying just how to distribute payments.
District Court at Omahu refused to enforce gold coin payment in a mortgage note in Chase vs Wren. The judge said the clause to pay in gold coin was illegal and void, ruling the contract invalid if it required payment in gold or its equivalent.
A garbled poem fragment presents odd phrases and scrambled words. The text includes stray lines about a little altar and expressions of affection, interwoven with nonsensical terms and possible cipher-like gaps, with no clear person, place, or event identifiable.
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