The Ackley World column notes and items
A historical miscellany from The Ackley World highlights political opinions, a garbled roundup of public figures, and social notes. It mentions Abraham Lincoln’s ideas, Britain naturalizations, wild claims about trusts, California earthquakes influencing Sage, the Garfield report, and various political and social observations. The piece also describes a destroyed Chicago Ferris wheel, a proposed large battleship, earthquake insurance, and alcohol policy debates.
Political speeches mix with damning war talk in Iowa papers
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Democratic gains and political prestige vs competence amid rising accident concerns. The Dubuque Telegraph cites southern hatred of the north, while the Davenport Democrat blames dead letter corporate laws and unenforced salaries. Keokuk and Ottumwa chronicle drowning risks and looming party conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Telegraph
Davenport Democrat
Ward candidate for senator in Hardin Hamilton Wright district
George Ward of Didora consents to run as Republican senator in Hardin Hamilton Wright district. Hardin County race dynamics noted as Ward is capable and a good runner. Walsh for sheriff questioned about vote shares. comments on bravery and sleep talking wife in a neighboring town.
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George Ward
Didora
Hardin-Hamilton Wright
Hardin County
Ward Ia
Walsh
Ackley
Thomas
Franklin county remeat bridge project set for summer completion
Supervisor Henderson awards bridge contract over Squaw creek near Hampton cemetery entrance with a July 1 completion goal. The Bee Hive Brigade reunion is planned for Boone June 6 and 7 alongside the G A R encampment. Rev Staebler resigns pastorate at Shell Rock amid dispute with farmer Charles W Moore. Marshalltown section men strike prompts wage increases from 1.30 to 1.40 per day for all section men on the Town Central. Local cattle trades reported with F P Roger selling numerous steers and market inventory listed, including horses, cattle, cattle ages, and property values in Lee township.
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Henderson
Franklin County
Squaw Creek
Hampton Cemetery
Beehive Brigade
Boone
G. A. BR
Staebler
Shell Rock
Charles W. Moore
Mra. Moore
Marshalltown
F. P. Roger
Wm. Ald{nger
Wm. Burme
Evra Wolf
Jas. Boota
Sol. Cole
Hiram Cole
South Dakota
Rayer
Lee Township
Inti
Rogers of Eldora Seeks Hardin County Attorney Seat
In a Democratic bid Charles Rogers of Eldora announces his candidacy for Hardin County attorney against the Republican nominee. The strong lawyer, favored by many Democrats, faces competition from Cummins aligned factions and forecasts a tight race as delegates and supporters rally across the county.
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Charles ‘Rogers
Eldora
Seaton
Rogers
Hardin County
Dawhope Briefs: Sioux City Saloons Close at 10
In this brief clipped column several items are noted. The mayor orders saloons to close at 5 0 0 a.m. The Sella State circus schedules at Ft. Dodge on May 18. Wesley residents raise 550 dollars to drain low areas. Reformers at Des i Briday discuss vaccination. A Des Moines area political clash features George Wright challenging Governor Cumming. Capt. J A Yong dies in Grand Junction Colorado. Inwa fakemen train for Clinton tournament the week of June 19. World beaters from paid departments join a horse exhibition. Dunham of Onawa paid 2165 for a 1828 gold piece. Two university students drown in the Iowa River at Iowa City. State Federation of Labor defeats referendum on election officers. John Peters dies at LeMars Christmas left fifty thousand for his children amid disputes. Colleges debate US subsidies for Merchant Marine won by Morningside. Several arrests and legal notices follow including a mall theft case and a prison release seeking vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desi Briday
George Wright
Republian County
Pottawattamle
Council Bluffs
Cumming
J. A. Yong
Towa
Grand Junction
Colorado
Inwa
Clinton
Will Dunham
Onawa
William Thornburg
Misa Elizabeth Ogden
Avate University
Lowa
Lowa City
State Federation of Labor
John Peters
LeMars
Grinnell
Morning Side
Simpson
Des Moines
United States
Morningside
Sioux City
Gaynor
Hutchinson
J. A. Pritchard
George Conners
Mason City
Ct. S
Thornton
Contero
Richard Rogers
Manchester
William Thiel
Nashua
Eleventh Cavalry
Ft. Des Moines
Fragmented 19th century excerpt with ads and quotes
Readable text mixes social commentary andquirky dialogue with early 20th century ads. Mentions of lobsters caught in Canada, Sindlinger Vieing ice cream, and Glidden Reynolds bakery promotions. Includes casual remarks on social bore and color perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sindlinger
Waterloo
Glidden & Reynolds
Vienna
Glidden & Reynolds’ Bakery
Bailey Attacks Roosevelt Over Railroad Bill Clash
In Washington on May 12 Senator Bailey of Texas attacked Roosevelt, accusing him of backtracking and pressuring for a Hepburn bill stance after pledging support. Bailey called the president inconsistent on railroad and tariff issues, urged decisive action, and warned against weak legislation. The senate then opened discussion on the railroad rate bill and related federal court jurisdiction. Included are local sale notices and bakery ads from Glidden and Reynolds, plus job and lost purse notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineron
Senate
Tillmas
Chandler
Moody
Tillman’s and
Bailey
United Action
Tillman
Washington
Texas
Roosevelt
Congress
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Davenport Times
Poe
Keokuk
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Mear
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Petkina
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Perkins
Dawhope Briefs
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Kansas City Journal
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Horton Commercial
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Texas Scores
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Tithnan Tete
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Obo Rotzler
Frank Bolender
Iowa Central Station
Andrew Essler
E. Behrens
World Office
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John Haller
Geneva
George Tulp
State Street
George Joe Genera
John A. Weszels
St. Lawrence
Hand County
Frank Wulf
Waylire
Exchange Bank
Diemers
Cnonc Shoes
Diemer & CO
the Fair Store
Heykens
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