28 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1906
Page
1
Ackley Iowa World announces it is published every Wednesday from Ackley Hardin County with strong waterworks and electric lights, churches. cites population over 2,000 and wealth, rail access, nearby creameries and shops. The paper invites correspondence and offers free notices for marriages deaths and other items.
Washington reports show Senate committees report the Hepburn railroad rate bill without amendment amid cross party shifts and anticipated bitter debate. Tillman leads the push with a 5 to 3 vote naming him reporter as Republicans concede a Democrat control of a major measure.
Washington reports include the Hepburn railroad rate bill moving in the Senate, La Follette proposing sweeping campaign finance reforms, and a chaplain’s prayer noting Ex-Speaker Henderson’s death. Also covered are a Taos hanging, a failed reprieve plea, and local Iowa items on savings banks, a funeral, a midwinter editors’ meeting, a grain miscue, a new Dubuque brewery project, and Fort Dodge railroad obstruction legal action.
Chicago news reports Jobura Hoch, a bigamist, robber, and poisoner of women, was executed by hanging in the county jail. His neck broke on the drop after he resigned himself to fate, while crowds gathered outside and bets were laid on his outcome. his body will be cremated per his wishes.
Foreman Joe Dea do and three other Italian laborers were killed when a can of paint powder exploded during a blasting preparation near Bluefield West Virginia. The workers were part of Tidewater railroad construction crews. A second item notes Mrs Krupp donating 250000 to charity on the imperial wedding anniversary in Essen Germany.
In New Orleans a mob burned and shot Willy Page after his confession for the murder of 11 year old Phara Gantz of Blenville La. He was tied to a tree and set aflame by pine knots as his captors claimed justice. Mont Pelee erupts in Martinique reviving horror of the 1902 St Pierre disaster. Bishop Webb consecrated as Milwaukee Episcopal diocese coadjutor. Odessa bombing raid by anarchists ends with deaths of three attackers and police casualties. In Jefferson City Mo a court rules witnesses must answer in hearings on the Standard Oil case in St Louis.
Du Quain Feb 27 The trial of Joseph Leiter owner of the Zeigler coal mines began on a charge of criminal negligence after an explosion last January killed about 60 people.
President Roosevelt intervenes to avert a potential coal strike by addressing John Mitchell and urging a renewed settlement. A national United Mine Workers convention is set for March 15 in Indianapolis to seek terms with soft coal operators, aiming to prevent a strike planned for April 1.
Gambier Ohio February 26 three cadets Die and nine are hurt in a blaze that swept Milner hall DeLano hall and North annex at Kenyon military academy. Bodies of Winfield Scott Kunkle J T Henderson and James J Fuller recovered from Delano hall. Fire origin unknown with oily rags proposed. Property loss about 100000.
A jumble of notes cites Judge Goodliven seen near Del's amid talk of a dinner in his honor. Various items praise The Thrice-a-Week World and Lys, promising full coverage and political neutrality for 1906.
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