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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1895
Page
3
A garbled paste covers diverse topics from tourism in a future European country to 19th century wars and nautical innovations. It cites American tourist figures, the Mexican War timeline, troop totals, a yawning note on paper sail technology, shock physiology, and Girton to Somerville college marriage rates.
In a Loweell Masa suburb cemetery five headstones all similar except inscriptions. The first reads First wif of John Smith, the second Second wife, and so on to the fifth stone which reads John Smith ob rest at last.
A fragment describes women cyclists using a single safety pin to pin the front of a divided skirt to the back at the hem to secure the skirt while mounting. The passage emphasizes avoiding unattractive flutter and maintaining modesty during movement.
Southerly winds in Essex have driven large nose quitoes into the town. Farmers cover working cattle to protect them, and some cows have nearly dried up as they will not eat in the pasture.
AperMaronocis argues sunburn can be beneficial, claiming sun upon the skin improves texture and elasticity after the initial unpleasant phase ends. The theory states sunburn yields finer, smoother skin once the burn wears off.
The piece surveys vast lace fortunes from the Astors and Vanderbilts while noting modest pope and princess totals. It then shifts to Gen de Poillone de Saint Mars promoting comforts for French troops with a five hour siesta and marching songs. A Louvre dispute over a Bosco Jteale treasure triggers Baron de Rothschild’s intervention amid Pompeii relics. San Francisco homicide counts and Memphis convention chaos close with Col Taylor’s peace gesture and a calm after revolver threats.
Dr Saxnon Jackson, a government agent in Alaska, reports 60 head in the territory’s reindeer herds. Domestication shows success and may aid Alaska's interior development. Yukon river mines lie 60 miles distant across a desolate country, with reindeer as the viable supply route. Traditional sleds and Indian dhFiera prove inadequate. Prospects improve for Yukon mining during the coming year.
Washington officials report a heavy withdrawal of 31.64 million from the New York Subtreasury for export. Observers expect possible bond sales or continued reserve relief if withdrawals persist, but Congress and the Treasury aim to avoid new bond issues unless necessary. By year end a comfortable balance is anticipated if receipts rise and spending slows. Secretary Arista offers reassurance that the gold reserve will be safeguarded and the Treasury will take care of the situation.
In Rasgas City Missouri on September 13 the long fight over W O Weaker life policies ends as the last of Weaker’s insurance is paid. The United States courts have ruled he is dead, though many doubt the finding, leaving the insurers to comply with the court order.
Leaders outline three large religious congresses at the Baptist state assembly grounds near the city in Indiana. The first March June event will feature artist pulpit orators and scholars from the denomination, with July and August sessions to follow.
Aug 1 9 Dept dispatch reports Minister Denby urgent telegraph to Tsung Li Yamen and foreign affairs in Yungfu near Woo Chow. He sought protection and redress for American missionary property and said an immediate promise of action was obtained.
Liwisuone Aug 13 David A Kay of the Lutheran mission at Muhlenberg Monrovia Liberia died at the residence of Mrs John Stublen after more than twenty one years in Africa. He and his wife served in Africa and contributed to the mission on the west coast. Kay came to the United States as an invalid suffering from African fever and faced health troubles last winter.
Bradstreet's weekly review from New York reports continued strength in iron and steel, rising prices for wheat leather and cotton, and growing activity in manufacturing. It notes improved conditions across many sectors, with western centers showing expansion and imports from oriental and American trade partners increasing.
Telegrams report the death of George Frederick Root at Kailey's island off Portland Me. He died Wednesday afternoon in the company of his wife and daughter. Root, born in Berkshire County Mass, showed musical talent early and later taught in Boston. His enduring works include Little Cry of Freedom and The Ola Works Are Done.
A west bend coal train of thirty cars struck a two span bridge on the Ohle Southern railroad near Paint River, causing the structure to collapse and the engine to plunge 24 feet into 30 foot deep water. Engine Clint Radcliffe, Fireman Martin Howser, and Brakeman William Slincox perished, buried under about 100 tons of coal.
The Missouri Democratic Party met with about 4,500 attendees, 514 delegates, pledging to steer the party toward silver policy and away from gold influence. The gathering named temporary and permanent chairmen, signaling the rise of the silver faction to control party machinery, with aims to unite and advance their program. Cavaliers and other names appear in disrupted text, including references to Sheriff Ammen and other figures, while several unrelated items touch on bonds, deputies, and a sailing plan for Lord Mittuk ven.
Iowa reports include wage cuts in convict labor at Jert Madison with a five week extension to April 1 and Michigan firms threatening breach of contract. Arrests connect to a Hamburg murder probe, while Missouri and Iowa dispute boundaries via Supreme Court action. Crime notes include intoxicants seizures at Ottumwa, a morphine death case, a fatal shooting near Riverton, and rabies cases. Widespread farm yields promise record crops. religious groups warn of an imminent end. legal actions involve property seizures and a Des Moines river incident. Governors pursue inter-state boundary case. ministerial federation forms for reform. September 8 proclamation issued for public observances.
Albany dispatch reports a horrific crime near Murch Field Mill where John Morris, 38, a Black man, is accused of choking and assaulting Mrs. Monroe, a respected white woman. A 200-strong posse pursued him. he was captured near Camilla and killed en route to Colquitt County, with reports varying on whether he was burned or shot and hanged.
A shocking rural murder occurred near a farm two miles southwest of the county line. Herman Kohaupt, 18, a hired hand, shot and beat his aunt Mrs. Wilhelm Kroger to death and then cut his own throat with a razor, after which he died. The motive remains unexplained.
Aug 18. Word from the Japanese Legation says a new minister to Pekin has begun negotiations for a commerce and navigation treaty with China. Talks indicate Japan will gain most favored nation status with China, securing lowest duties. A second feature is the creation of Japanese consular courts in China to judge Japanese subjects.
In Bloxleo Pronterras Sonora on August 15 a highwaymen gang robbed Col John Weirs private messenger of 10000 pesos six weeks earlier. Mexican authorities pursued the gang and last week captured them. Seventeen involved in the firing were convicted and shot while forty others including an American Crivolato who sided with the robbers were pressed into service. The band is now all either dead or under arrest.
Nashville dispatch reports the private burial of Justice Howell Jackson at Belle Meade Cemetery west of the city. Clergymen Rev. J A McNellay and L Lin Cave officiated as Chief Justice Voller and Justice Brewer attended along with many prominent figures from Tennessee and other states.
A Chronicle report from St. Louis dated August 13 notes Cherokee pill punishment and a hanging set for September 10 after Tadge Purley’s execution details. The piece mentions a condemned prisoner staring from the window amid review proceedings and references a separate suicide incident in Wisconsin.
In a Monday ruling, Judge Brontano ordered Waldeck lodge Knights of Tythias to enforce German language use in services and granted a mandamus restoring its charter. The injunction bars Grand Lodge interference pending appeal, with about $1,000 in property at stake and passwords changed twice yearly. The case, ongoing since March, was supported by Waldeck members and opposed by Grand Lodge officers.
A 19-year-old, John Kipp, was fatally struck by lightning while checking a window in Elvan near Weserlin after an afternoon storm. In Spartanburg County, Miss Janis Powler and her brother William died when lightning hit their Varimount home, shattering it and injuring others. an elderly Black woman nearby also died from the strike.
Special World dispatch from divans Cuba reports Gen Campos has resigned as captain-general. He reportedly advocates self-government for Cuba. Madrid ministers hold conferences after his telegrams, signaling forthcoming revelations. Rumors say Campos may return to Spain to brief the queen’s court.
San Francisco Aug 13 Frank M Pixley veteran editor and politician dies after lingering illness He resided since 1849 prominent as lawyer holding political offices founded the Argonaut in 1877 to air opinions Earlier editorial writer on the Chronicles edited the Log Cabin with George G Bates in Michigan Nearly fifty years ago He retired four years ago from nervous prostration and writers paralysis He was 78 years old at death fortune estimated about 1.5 million dollars
Dus Mottxs and state weather officials report extreme heat with daily 90 degree plus winds at 30 to 40 miles per hour. Crops suffer as drought tightens. ten days ago conditions were the worst in state history, and without rain the harvest could be very poor in a few days. Immediate impact noted on eastern farms near town with further weather advisories issued.
Mrs. George Stielder of Philadelphia, visiting with her husband, was robbed at the Washington hotel. While they were away from their room, an unknown person they had been introduced to stole diamonds valued at about ten thousand dollars, left on the table. The couple had returned to their room when the theft occurred.
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