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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1907
Page
5
Fragmented OCR yields a tale of Iowans at the capital facing misfires as Kensett suffers reported damage from fire related to voting machine workings. Mentions agencies and officials, with scattered references to departments and political figures, all reflecting a tense electoral administration scene.
Butler County residents may vote by machine under a model system demonstrated by R. B. Heemis during a week in the county. The device promises fraud resistance, quick results, and single-machine per precinct cost about 6650. Also noted are municipal salary levels, a local church dedication, and minor anecdotes from Dubuque and neighboring towns.
The article discusses calls for the Supreme Court to reopen the Blydenburg murder case. It notes a split ruling on corpus delicti and that Justices Weaver and Deemer dissented, arguing the state failed to prove death by nonnatural causes. A re hearing hinges on these dissenting opinions.
A Friday report from a high authority claims President Roosevelt will announce he will not seek or accept renomination under any circumstances. The statement will reiterate his 1904 pledge that the nation should consider only substance over form in electing a leader.
A hard hitting appeal from Eldora Herald staffer SMITH urges Hardin county residents to engage in public improvement projects. The piece criticizes complacent citizens and questions readiness to celebrate the Glorious Fourth with community effort and funding.
Private audience with Pope Pius X receives 5000 in Peter’s peace. May 8 1929 festivities mark city’s break from England in Orleans France. Bartholdi monument planned for Colmar Alsace birthplace. Patrick Calhoun notes independent operation of United Railroads. Breathitt county feud echoes in Lexington Ky trial of Cockrill defendants. W H Heymaker formerly Fort Worth alderman faces charges linked to a paparty and potential derigation next month.
The Mustress Men's Association president denies a call for a special meeting set for Thursday at 8:30 pm to discuss Memorial Day and other important business. The notice emphasizes the postponed or canceled nature of the proposed session.
Mrs. Loong known as Louise Weber died at her home near Lattimer after a brief illness. She left a newborn daughter a week old and had just become Mrs. Lang after an April marriage. A telegram later reported the death of her youngest brother in Chicago. The Stock family mourns a string of recent losses across six months.
On Sunday June 2, Central will run a popular excursion trip to Minneapolis and St Paul departing Ackley at 12 45 PM and reaching Minneapolis 7 00 AM and St Paul 7 95 AM with a round trip price of 2.00. Tickets good to return on any regular trek out later than No 4 leaving St Paul 7 25 PM Minneapolis 8 00 PM Monday June 3. A tourist sleeper will be attached. double berth for two people costs 1 00. See tickets agents for details.
The past year’s technical press notes many municipal electric light plants failed or degraded due to wear. Most breakdowns occurred 10 to 15 years after installation, implying 7 to 10 percent annual depreciation. Critics argue replacement should exceed 8 percent depreciation, urging higher maintenance and modernization to avoid costly failures funded by tax levies.
A missing gold watch linked to the Des Moines death of Miex Daley Booher is recovered by Detective Johnston. The watch, left for repair by Booher before she died by leaping from the Ackley bridge, is valued at 84 40. The father and police pursued inquiries, leading to the jeweler and city department’s involvement.
A Douncil Blute girl tried to speed a kitchen fire with kerosene and was attended by a doctor while improving. Nearby a Mitchellville boy, playing in the yard with a loaded rifle he didn’t know was loaded, was not fatally wounded but will lose the night of one eye.
A Leslie's Weekly excerpt discusses Justice Brower’s distinction between private and public indebtedness. It argues private debt burdens the individual’s estate, while public debt taxes future generations to fund investments with uncertain future benefits. The piece warns against creating debt for today’s improvements that mainly benefit the present generation.
In a St Marys cathedral address Bishop Stang of Fall River argues the state should protect private rights and public order while avoiding intrusion into private life. Government may intervene to prevent public disturbance, health and moral dangers, or abuses in labor, but should only remove evils or dangers and promote ownership without socialist pieties.
A late 19th century obituary details Ray Ludwig Kliebenstein dying at his daughter’s home in Dubuque on Monday May 6 after a long illness. Born March 22, 1843 in Prussia, he served as pastor in several churches including West Friesland and Franklin Center. Funeral at Gleirlan Presbyterian church in Dubuque on Wednesday at 3 pm. The report also briefly recounts a farm accident near the city involving Gexor Ise Nznacer, who sustained a severe eye injury after a falling rock event, with possible eye restoration.
The report notes Ent Banners bus and repair shop in Cedar Falls with Hart O De of Mr Webrens starting a business eight years ago and planning future moves despite health issues. It mentions local industry worries about Pure Food Law and a canning factory closure in Forest City.
The Grun dy court adjourned that evening after completing ready business. In the Maller foreclosure Willoughby substituted for plaintiff with final judgment of 431.20 plus 3466 in fees. Distribution approved in Armour Wright Barbour suit with attorney fees 193.00 and referee costs. case continued to May 27.
Adjutant General Geo Noumean Iowa Department G A R issues orders for Memorial Day ceremonies in May. Chief to oversee graves of Union soldiers and sailors, decorate with flowers, and mark each grave with a National flag. Urges auxiliaries to join, emphasizing remembrance and patriotism.
A report from Benton County notes a man named Hermag Gri bounty 920 in Clarkaville area commitment of suicide by hanging on a farm near Parkera. The event follows mental derangement claims and involves 200 acres under contract at $17,000.
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