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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1900
Page
2
An assortment of local items including a subscription notice, political commentary on Lincoln and educational issues, the Beckham Kentucky governor ruling, Iowa homeseekers tickets sale details, and a Bristol bicycle advertisement. The column references Dobson’s political standing, African republics, and court outcomes, with notes on schools, pulpits, and religious references.
In Wisconsin, wardens raided L Malchow’s home on a charge of grand larceny after finding five barrels of fish. While they dined, other fishermen reportedly removed three barrels, leaving two for the wardens. The five barrels were valued at $20, making the theft grand larceny, while the remaining two could only support a charge of petit larceny. Wardens are unsure of next steps.
A half breed named Van Moore murdered a squaw of the Missouri and beat another Indian to death with a revolver butt. Two Indians who tried to intervene were held inside a house until Moore fled to avoid arrest. Authorities dispute whether the case is state or federal, each waiting for the other to act. Moore remains at large.
Washington May 15 secretary Gage sent to the speaker the formula for oleomargarine ingredients. The statement lists neutral lard cottonseed oil and others by pounds and percentages for the year ended June 30 1890. Government data show total ingredients at 91 322 200 pounds with varying shares.
May 17 report from the Missouri Republican state convention in session from 9:45 am to 4:45 pm naming electors at large and alternates for Philadelphia. Ticket includes Joseph Flory for governor and E F Allen for lieutenant governor with a slate of statewide officers. Barred by acclimation, most contests were minor and the state central committee chair is Thomas J Akins. The resolutions back Kerens for renomination as national committeeman.
Ogden Utah May 17 Governor Robert B Smith of Montana denounces Senator Clark appointment by Lt Governor Spriggs as contemptible trickery Clark, convicted of perjury and bribery by the Senate, should not be seated. He urges the senate to act on resolutions and remove him. Old colonel gone Wyo reports a long time printer Har gitt dies in Wyoming after a life of cross continental tours and Shakespeare studies. Ballon rope incident a boy 10 ascends 1000 feet in perilous stunt but survives as aeronaut keeps him from falling.
A blast at the home of Professor John Westhatter, principal of the Montgomery graded schools, damaged the roof and nearby houses but left no injuries. Two men were seen fleeing in a buggy just before the explosion. Westhatter cannot identify any enemies. The report also notes political mentions about McKinley and a royal christening, but these follow unrelated lines of text.
Ackley citizens are urged to help census takers starting June 1 to ensure accurate population counts. Payments for each counted resident, farm, livestock, manufacturing establishment, death, and person with disabilities are outlined, with strict penalties for enumerators who disclose data. Regions note local property concerns, a lost horse in Grany Township, and mentions of lumber, lime, and a Grant restaurant with ice cream.
An ad offers tire setting while you wait with quick mounting without wheel removal. Tire tightening aided by linseed oil, buggy tires set for 1, wagon tires priced at 1.20 dollars. Frank Seidl, Blacksmith, promotes ready service at any time.
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