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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1893
Page
1
The governor pardons Samuel Fielden Oscar Neebe and Michael Schwab in the Haymarket affair. He cites jury prejudice and flawed trials, noting public pressure and lengthy appeals shaped his decision. The pardons follow a detailed review of the 1886 case and a victory for labor supporters and Chicago citizens seeking justice.
Three Haymarket defendants Oscar Neebe Samuel Fielden and Michael Schwab left Joliet prison after Gov Altgeld granted pardons under conditions to refrain from anarchistic agitation. Real estate man E B Dreyer delivered pardons and governor’s statement. warden and others witnessed the event. The men, in prison stripes, pledged to be honest citizens and return to work as they traveled to Chicago after a farewell dinner.
The article reports Governor Altgeld responding to fierce newspaper criticism of pardons. He asserts critics ignore key facts, defends the evidence and jury fairness, and argues that the pardon was necessary to prevent injustice. He criticizes sensational framing and defends his decision publicly.
Delegations from many states gather in Cleveland Ohio for the Epworth League first international convention at Misie hall. The event opens with expected attendance near ten thousand, with welcomes by Mayor Robert Boyd and Bishop Wilson among speakers. The gathering features reports, signatures, and planning for future activities as organizers address attendees from New York to Utah and Canada.
The article notes the death of Hamed Lettler, oldest citizen of Paani Bres, after a fatal injury from a fall at a recent event, with details of the corpse and scene. It also covers George We tayten of Keokuk pleading guilty in federal court to mailing obscene material to Miss Tone Turner of Lane Tree, Johnson County, and the ensuing penalties.
A dog at Goney Island drinks salt water during a beach outing and is repeatedly driven back by waves. He swallows water, coughs, and shakes his head to clear the taste, then reluctantly resumes swimming and barking at the sea. The tale notes his eventual caution and the hope he remembers fresh water is better to drink.
September celebrations at the fair organize Odd Fellows Day with a gala reception in the Imperial Building. Notables and Epworth League delegates will attend, aiming to showcase hospitality for visiting members and guests.
A fragment from a 19th century report outlines American Week activities with exhibits across departments such as American factories, diary manufacturing, and machinery. It describes special days, government themes, open house events, and coordinated displays to attract public attention while keeping other buildings closed.
Relief from demand strain spurred by a clearing house committee approving 4,000,000 certificates to boost lending. Banks, including four new issuers, issued funds to the stock exchange, with rates jumping as high as 75 percent before fluctuating, as investors traded certificates and bonds.
The Chicago market showed a sharp drop in prices amid speculation about a record harvest and high money in New York. Traders cited effects of a rally in silver and short positions by farmers and investors, with reports that Indians may harvest up to 50 million bushels less than last year. The decline was aided by speculative short covering and pressures from large holders.
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