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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1906
Page
6
A historical excerpt describes bluefish pursuing menhaden and herring in swarms, likening the chase to a brigade of cavalry. It details the brutal tactics, the peril for the prey near shore, and the fate of many fish, including maiming and casting ashore. It also notes a separate curiosity about the skin’s sweat glands and the body’s heat regulation.
Frisco officials project more than $200 million available for rehabilitation within a year, sourced from investment, municipal road work, insurance losses of about $175 million, United Railroads and city bond funds. Coroner Walsh cautions death toll could reach 1,500 as debris clears and rescue slows.
Senator Newlands of Nevada denounced newspaper reports that a New York syndicate planned a $10,000,000 loan to San Francisco. He said the claim was premature, had not been acted on, and that he had only sought a legal opinion on feasibility. He noted sympathy for San Francisco and a willingness to help.
The forecast reports generally fair conditions across Illinois and Indiana with fresh westerly winds turning variable in places. Lower Michigan and Wisconsin are fair with similar wind shifts. Iowa shows pulr conditions with winds becoming variable.
Norwalk April 25 The grand jury pursuing the bridge trust inquiry returned indictments against prominent Ohio bridge men. Named are H G Hammond Henry Hughes W A Lyons A G Low W N Cleveland W W Mills J H Ettl ton J H Williams and W Dalbin representing several bridge companies. Indictments allege a meeting on April 23 1903 to fix prices and curb competition.
Indianapolis Democrats meeting under ex mayor John W. Holtzman form the League for the Recovery of the Majority Rule aimed at reconfiguring the state committee and restoring old methods for selecting members. They seek to challenge Taggart control. headquarters may open to wage the fight, with twenty representatives in attendance from most districts. Dayton earthquake prophecy ties to an apocalyptic forecast by Rev. Ross Weeks citing seven indications including San Francisco disaster as near fulfillment.
Madison May 8 papers served in a suit by the state banking department challenging the constitutionality of the new state civil service law. Ex Senator St M Bashs fond counsel for the department alleges the law aims to exempt the banking department but the attorney general says not. Arguments claim the commission usurps secretary of state duties by auditing vouchers yet uses legislative power to make rules and by laws, seeking banking department jurisdiction. Tank Commissioner Gergh obtained leave of the Supreme Court to file suit.
Detroit May 8 The second day of the marine strike on the Great Lakes over union recognition shows leaders of the Longshoremen and Transport Workers union and the Lake Carriers association expressing cautious confidence for the future. Officials report ships idle at Buller Buffalo Cleveland and Conneaut while owners promise to stand firm against concessions. many vessels report crews leaving or not yet able to dock.
Scranton and Mount Carmel reports indicate a statewide strike of hard coal miners is imminent. UMW officials express no willingness to concede, while President Mitchell and labor commissioner Neill met for peace talks. A Pennsylvania proclamation calls on citizens to uphold the law amid industrial unrest.
Chicago May 8 Six hundred iron workers struck yesterday paralyzing building operations as the Lundred atric tival iron workers walked out in protest.
A potential sympathetic strike by 10 000 workers in the building trades could halt $15 million worth of construction in the loop district as iron workers seek a 50 cent daily wage increase. Iron molders seek 25 cents more for a closed shop amid late shipments and a broader labor standstill.
A vintage advertisement touts Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs croup whooping cough LaGrippe bronchitis and related ailments. It claims the product cleanses the system by stimulating the bowels and promotes better digestion and blood formation. Also promotes Canadian lands for sale and Heilligter’s Rocky Mountaineer tonic.
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