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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1898
Page
1
London reaction to McKinley praised for halting hostilities and restraint while Spanish diplomacy faced testing moves. Reports cite Irish bill support, Salisbury uncertainty, and debates amid a volatile imperial scene. U.S. troops, Roosevelts, and a vast range of global incidents color a busy week, from Morocco to Tennessee storms and Rome’s papal concerns.
The item surveys diverse affairs from $544 million totals and troop movements to Manila by October 10, a New Orleans stock fire, and political nominating news. It notes Shriners preparations for Omaha’s exhibit day, a Waverly bank closure, destitute gold seekers, Greek refusals on ironclads, a New York police tragedy, Tammany Hall’s stance on a new election law, and notable Washington obituary and federal appointments. It mentions Japan’s arms offer to Philippine insurgents, floods near Portsmouth, and rail wire-trust resignations, plusMinnesota land openings, Hong Kong insurgent talks, and Camp Wikoft naming at Montauk Point.
Gibraltar reports the sultan Mulai Ab al-Bidgla or Munir al Mumenin has died. Born 1881 he succeeded his father in 1884 and was the fifteenth of the Abder dynasty. Supposedly the Sheridan family may claim succession per belief.
Emmanuel Meyer a German jeweler based in San Francisco was murdered in room 10 of the Grand hotel in Guatemala City on July 15. Three locals, one with a prior murder conviction, carried out the attack while he displayed his valuables valued at $31,000 and other goods. Diamonds and other items were later missing though $15,000 worth were recovered.
Hawkeye State news spans bootlegger activity near Grunda Center and Benson precincts, a sheriff led roundup, and a dog shooting near Ackley. Other items cover church bishop succession disputes, tobacco control actions in Polk County, a fatal Colfax wagon collision, insanity asylum trends in Hamilton County, mayoral misconduct in Montrose, Odd Fellows home talks in Indianola, a North English accident, a Chelsea murder case sent to jail, race and park disputes, and regional notices on churches, schools, and commerce.
A. W. Reagel named assignee for the Bank of Waverly which suspended on Thursday. No reopening is planned. Cashier Hutchinson expects a large early dividend and notes that all partner property has been surrendered. Liabilities about 250000 with assets about double. Also mentions diverse society items and humorous extracts from periodicals.
An enterprising Chicago photographer redefines baby portraiture by staging a nursery gallery where toys and cameras lure natural expressions. Assistants operate the setups and proofs arrive mounted for easy comparison, offering parents a new, efficient way to capture memories. Quaker Vanity Manufacturers Co. advertises furniture discounts from Canal Street, Chicago.
A Minnespolis Tribune essay recalls how Lake Superior claims many lives and never rises corpses from wrecks. It notes cold water preserving bodies, recovery efforts near shore, and a pastor recounting the Algoma sinking and a survivor’s grave fate near the Soo, with historical references to explorers and divers.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It promises relief or a refund and notes a price of 25 cents per box. Also promoted is Karl’s Clover Root Tea for constipation with a money-back offer if not satisfied.
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