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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1901
Page
2
A set of shuffled notices and opinions from Ankeny area political circles. Details include Iowa Des Moines state convention dates, county delegates, committee actions, and commentary on Cummins, Blarkiman, and Russell. Also remarks on public contracts, railroad assessments, and local school governance.
A chaotic mix of provincial crime rumors and national politics appears as Teddy Roosevelt emerges as a presidential candidate while Maryland Democrats publish a sharp white supremacist resolution. The piece mocks a Chicago corn king and Oklahoma lottery woes, then blasts racial rhetoric and party control, calling the stance a bold move to bar black influence in Maryland politics.
Grant township sees light rain as Eldora resident Henry Peters lands 160 acres in Oklahoma. A Cobra adder alarms Cedar Falls waterworks fire crew. Japhy daughters of Hampton die from bloody flux. Eldora votes on 3 percent tax for D M & N railroad spur. Radcliffe rail plan costs 3500. Dr Kate says horses at Alden show no ulcers. Oelwein sewer project near two miles by summer. Butler County Sunday schools plan Allison convention Friday and Saturday.
A collection of harsh notices and editorials from an Iowa paper critiquing Ackley and Emmetsburg waterworks costs. It discusses sewerage delays, municipal spending on pumping water, and partisan warnings for Democrats to speak up on church-state matters, noting population figures for Ackley and Emmetsburg and comparing local expenses.
The excursionists traveling with the Story City Band to Clear Lake gain an extra hour at the resort. The special train to return will depart Clear Lake at 5 p.m. instead of 7 p.m., as previously announced. On the outward trip the train leaves at 10:17 a.m. round trip fare is listed in the commercial printing.
The state board of control must entice firms to bid on state projects. Eldora's power house and heating plant bids were secured only after a second bid round and direct outreach to major contractors. The notes contrast state versus county practices in publicity and secrecy. The Great Western railway expansion adds pressure and suggests Central may invest heavily to overcome treacherous terrain between Omaha and Tara, six miles of difficult grades.
A Mist passenger train between Sherwood and Rockwell City halted suddenly when a farmer signaled his daughter to Fort Dodge. Passengers feared a wreck but were reassured. The article notes widespread obstruction from fences encroaching on public highways, urging removal before the grand jury considers the matter at the next term.
Canton Ohio Aug 3 Senator M A Tanna visiting President aid Mrs McKinney issued a statement denying reports linking him to steel strike settlement efforts. He said he took no part in negotiations and his visit was social with talks with Senior Cullom about next session. Cullom left for Chicago.
Thomas A wayling publicly outlines Cummins support across counties and districts. He claims Cummins holds 777 on first ballot with 51 more pledged, plus second choice support totaling 824 needed to nominate, and warns against concentrating on another candidate.
A collage of anecdotes on beliefs and sayings, from bell ringing superstitions to a mother and doctor exchange about a growing boy’s appetite, plus reflections on aging and dependence. It recounts an Indian prisoner Black Cloud suing for false imprisonment over hair loss and status in tribal law.
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