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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1900
Page
8
A brief note describes Ackley Iona, a Queen's University Canada graduate, with residence at a location just south of the Presbyterian church. It mentions found at Port way or night near Postesfives and Opp Ho opposite the Postesfives.
In Joliet the Edith Zentarnski testimony dominates the Schreffler murder hearing as witnesses recount conversations and fear of the accused. The case shows family tensions, threats, and a young daughter’s appearance at court. A London report on Cuba praises U S efforts but urges a stable government and cautions on currency chaos and transport links.
Perry Heath, first assistant postmaster general, is poised to announce his resignation within days to take the position as secretary of the Republican National Committee, succeeding Dilley. The move would align Heath with party leadership ahead of key campaigns in Washington.
Farmers west of Sycamore report heavy damage to corn from the et worm with six found in a hill, and potatoes suffering as vines turn dead, signaling a serious pest problem in July.
Lord Roberts reports to the War Office from Pretoria on July 12 that a Boer attack on the right flank failed earlier, but Nural’s nek was captured after a heavy assault. The garrison of the nek, held to protect the Crocodile river crossing near Simulated location, fell to Boers. casualties feared heavy. Reinforcements arrived from Rustenburg but arrived too late to save the stronghold. Simultaneously, outposts near Durdepoort and Skrugera dorp saw engagements with Seventh dragoons and local fury against Boer forces. Buller notes Boers destroying Paardekraal railway were driven off after a short action.
South Bend July 12 Tolman Morrison indicted for murder and arson in Motel Morrison fire. Preliminary hearing before Judge Whitcomb. held to grand jury with bond set at 5000. Testimony conflicted with Morrison’s coroner inquest statements. Witnesses claim three fires. Chloe Mallett heard threat to blow up hotel. Morrison admitted fire but suspected McGill, later said McGill unlikely to blow it. He claimed he was pulled from bed and escaped barely clothed, with several illnesses rebutting that claim.
Soldiers hear warnings of conflict as Redlake Indians refuse annuities and oppose a $30,000 government school project. White settlers gather arms amid fears of clashes near Solway Minnesota with tensions rising over treaty money and local authority. In La Crosse Wisconsin, residents threaten to cut trolley poles during line extension, prompting the street railway to seek an injunction against lawyer BH Higbee to stop pole destruction.
Pace v. Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Railway Co. suit to recover 30000 for loss of a leg on March 18 1860 in Chippewa Falls was dismissed on merits after plaintiff alleged the defendant’s engine duties. The defendant appeared ahead of the engine and not in a position required by duties. In Eau Claire Wisconsin a lightning strike tore apart the home of Mrs Ian a widow near the city unill. An oak in front split in two. The widow’s son and daughter were in bed. the daughter injured and found insensible in precarious state.
Town of Maxwell, twenty five miles east of Pauls Valley in Indian Territory, was nearly wiped out by a fire that burned six stores. Meanwhile in Tronwood Michigan Louis Studeman, a saloonkeeper, was severely beaten and robbed.
A U S marshal was killed and three desperadoes wounded and captured after a fight on the Arkansas River forty miles east of Glencoe. The bandits had stolen a herd from a reservation and were en route to a railroad station when intercepted. The battle lasted about an hour, with the outlaw leader and another outlaw slain and the remaining two captured.
Indiana State Bar Association opened a two day meeting in Representatives Hall of the state capitol with Robert S. Taylor of Fort Wayne delivering the annual address on Judges. Senator Lindsay of Kentucky spoke on The Pacification of Cuba in its Legal and Constitutional Aspects.
Fishermen recovered a decomposed female body believed to have been in the river about two weeks. Bruises suggest possible foul play. The woman appears to be 40 to 60, with long gray hair. Nearby in Chicago Madison Jones drowned after falling into water. Referenced items include a Washington note on a postmaster successor, and multiple brief product notices and letters mentioning cures and remedies.
A collage of advertisements promises facial enhancement with Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin eruptions and minor injuries, while King’s New Life Pills and DeWitt's products tout cures for liver and bowel ills. Other lines tout plant nutrients and rubber nails, overclaims of vitality, and a paper-teeth note from Germany.
Springfield Wisconsin July 14. The First Brigade of the I W N forces conducted a review after a week of duty marked as successful and crowded grounds. Gov Tunner reviewed the troops with the Seventh at the gate and general headquarters. The march ended with a last parade and camp fires. the Fourth and Fifth regiments of the Second brigade arrived under General Horace Clark of Mattoon.
Scorces on the Diamond reports yesterday's league scores with city matchups in New York Brooklyn Pittsburg Cincinnati St Louis and American League games in Indianapolis Detroit Cleveland Buffalo. A Belfast riot near the Orange triumphal area ends with police injuring several and rioters dispersing. A Wichita kn if e burglary attempt leads to a night agent firing on assailants. Advertisements include testimonials for Dr. O D Warner's Seven Cures and DiWitts Little Early Risers anti piles medicine with user quotes.
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