02 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1913
Page
1
The item blends subscription terms for Ackley enterprise with quotes urging reverence for law and schooling. It then reports on July 4th sentiments about fireworks, state funding for Panama Pacific exposition, President Wilson's summer travel, a Mississippi court ruling about razors, Texas congressman Galloway’s antics, and new July 4 firearm purchase laws requiring permits and reporting with penalties for violations.
In Bloomeburg Pennsylvania a bear invaded Hoffnagle School in Mifflin Township Columbian County during an exam. Pupils fled as the bear charged and the teacher declared it a bear. Howart Steely chased with a rifle, shot the animal, and the school did not resume.
In 1788 John Kay of York shire England patented a flying shuttle that let one weaver weave braads by pulling two cords. English weavers formed a Shuttle Club to defend the patent, leading to many lawsuits and even a mob breaking into Kay's house. He barely escaped with his life and profits from the invention were meager.
The president sent to the senate on Saturday a slate of diplomatic and public service nominations. Albert G. Schmedemann of Wisconsin to Norway as Minister. Benton McMillin of Tennessee to Peru. Nathaniel B. Stewart of Georgia to Milan as Consul. Graxil '-d. Butler Wright of Wyoming to Rio de Janeiro Secretary of Embassy. red Morris Dearing of Missouri to Brussels as Secretary of Legation. Richard Tee Metcalfe of Nebraska to the Isthmian Canal Commission. Summers Burkhart of New Mexico as United States Attorney. Oliver P. Newman of Sioux City Iowa and F. L. Siddons of the District of Columbia as District of Columbia commissioners. Frank P. Walsh of Missouri, J. R. Commons of Wisconsin, Mrs. J. Borden Harriman of New York, Frederick A. Delano of Illinois, Tarris Weinstock of California, Thurston Ballard of Kentucky, John B. Lennon of Illinois, James O'Connell of Washington DC, Austin B. Garrison of Cedar Rapids Iowa as members of the Commission on Industrial Relations. Lawson Evans of Mississippi as Commissioner of Immigration at San Juan Porto Rico. Bryao J. Hudgins as Register of the Land Office at Harrison Arkansas.
The new laws require banks to pay at least 2 percent interest on city and school funds, with misdeeds for officials refusing complete bank stockholder lists. Bank stock assessed to owners, reserves treated as real estate. Directors’ pay set by stockholders. Banks may license guards with weapons. AWisconsin military force with armored cars may tour Iowa roads under Col. R. P. Davidson and Lt. F. L. Baals, traveling 25 to 75 miles apart with daily wireless updates from Lake Geneva Military School.
Judge C H Albrook of Webster City is remembered for wit as a deaf bailiff disruption prompts order. Waterloo refunds 1863 each to liquor dealers and two banks balk at paying city warrants as finances tighten. Iowa City Cedar Rapids Interurban Railway reports net profits of 47 548 in 1911 and 63 853 in 1912.
Eleven year old Jimmy Lucan and friend Hing Maloney watched towering waves on a Chicago breakwater. A surge swept Jimmy under tow, then another wave hurled him ashore. Engineer C A Kyte aided him in the nearby pumping station while the boy recounted the frightful scene and planned a dry change and a nickel show with his father.
London report notes the duchess of Marlborough taking a hands on role with Albion House in Kensington, a former saloon now a residential club and restaurant aiding poor washerwomen and tollers. She visited for tea and left the inmates proud of her personal effort and kindness.
A stream of antiquated prose and misquoted lines explores fear, trust, and perseverance. It threads through quotations and school exam curiosities, touching on courage, self-reliance, and the folly of doubt as it wanders across literary fragments and mixed observations.
Atlantia City hotel staff battled a large raccoon in the kitchen as luncheon service continued. Chef Rush killed the animal with a cleaver after a half hour standoff weighing 18 pounds. Scared workers fled to storerooms and suffered scratches in the frantic melee.
In a baffling incident a negro man named Walter pursued a mysterious animal that dropped a tray of dishes, drawing attention in the big hotel. The origin and entry route of the creature remain unknown as investigators and witnesses search for clues in the strange fyb.
Curious Bits of History recounts the Escorial near Madrid as a vast complex built after Spain’s victory at St. Quentin in 1667. Begun 1663, it spans a convent church palace and mausoleum with treasures including Cellini works, housing monarchs and emperors, with a lavish outlay cited at over ten million dollars.
Fragmented OCR text references insurance, bonds, and building issues tied to a tornado event. Mentions insurers and a building in a town likely Weslhoor Mehange Baul, with mentions of coverage, premiums, and risk. Readable details are sparse, but the item notes insurance actions and building implications following severe weather.
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