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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1901
Page
8
An advertisement warns contagious blood poison is severe despite signs of cure. It asserts mercury and potash dosages fail and promotes a proprietary remedy said to cleanse blood, build health, and prevent relapse. The pitch offers a free booklet from Swift & Pacific, Atlanta, inviting readers to send for it.
Paris officials deny naval demonstrations amid Turkish ambassa dor absence and diplomat fatigue. Paris notes advise restraint while British and Austrian allies weigh options. In New York, French consul general Bruwnert labels fear of war as bluff, detailing French grievances over Constantinople wharves and post office dealings. A series of unrelated incidents follow, including a diver's battle with a deadly bends and a ticket agent’s presumed temporary insanity.
Governor Longino releases findings showing August 18 count of 677,946 against 840,468 in books, a 162,621 shortage. Including 55,000 credit for bills leaves 107,921 short. Treasurer Stowers offered chance to explain. he declined, stirring statewide agitation and questions about fund recovery.
August 22 Joliet report says the Cherry sisters whose touring company was in town had their stage trucks and effects seized by Con stable Rainville on a writ of attachment for a board bill of 37 dollars due the Nicholaa hotel. The baggage stood at Theller park where they performed to sparse crowds. The park owner refused to wait for rent and Harris, who manages the troupe, was told lights would be cut off until rent was paid. Harris surrendered the stage functions amid unpaid bills and rent demand.
Benjamin Benjamin, an aeronaut, fell from his balloon at Hoboken Schuetzen park when parachute failed. He landed in mud and water in Hackensack marsh drowning mosquitoes. a deputy saved him while reports note injuries from the fall and mosquito stings. Also included are notes on A D Clarke buying 440000 acres near Bismarck and baseball results from Day’s Doings.
In Carbondale Illinois on August 25 Professor George H French curator of the Normal University museum reports curing Mrs N Crane of Tamaroa of epilepsy after three weeks treatment. He had announced a year ago a new parasite he claimed caused epilepsy.
United States Judge Estee rules all Hawaiian born Chinese are American citizens. A killer in Cripple Creek shoots a mine owner. A Yonkers elevator firm works on Buckingham Palace lifts. Plumbers strike in Honolulu ends with $5.50 day pay. Hull post office robbed for stamps and cash. New York grand jury indicts officers. Secretary Hay returns to the state department desk. London financier Pearson wagers on Lipton’s boat. Iselin rumored to back rivals.
Pittsburg reports little change in the mills strike as non unionists resume work and police guard entrances. Amalgamated leaders praise restraint while foreigners arrested for disturbances face reprimands. Officials warn strikers to avoid mills and streets to prevent further penalties.
Amalgamated headquarters in Wetteburg reports routine business with no arbitration moves yet. Governor Stone is seen as a potential arbitrator. US Steel leaders show no willingness to meet strikers without empowered reps. Rumors of steel mill resume debate lack official footing. South Chicago timing unclear. Meanwhile a boiler explosion at Rapidan Landing kills two and injures fourteen. five sailors and one marine escape from a navy yard prison after assaulting guards.
Ashland Oregon August 23 stage on the Ager Klamaty Falls route was held up ten miles east of Ager California. The highwaymen secured the Wells Fargo Co express package and the United States mail. Mrs Rickbaw 19 improving. Frankfort Kentucky August 23 physicians attending Mrs J C Beckham wife of the governor pronounced very much improved last night. Her temperature was normal since noon and she could eat a light meal at 2 30 pm.
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