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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1900
Page
6
New York reports Republican forecasters project a sweeping McKinley victory with a large electoral majority. Senator Hanna and Governor Stone express confidence, naming key states like New York Illinois Ohio California and others. Democratic HQ shows Jones studying the race while Hanna predicts bigger electoral totals than 1896.
Des Moines reports no new developments in Iowa politics. The state committee predicts a 75 000 plurality if the full Republican vote is cast for McKinley and Roosevelt electors, but apathy and changes in election law may prevent full turnout. Some larger cities may see voter disfranchisement due to polls closing at 7 pm, delaying voting until 8 or 9 pm.
In Maryland Republicans claim McKinley will win by at least 11 000 votes while Democrats forecast gains in First Second Sixth and Eighth districts. In Kansas Ed Lancaster, captain of the colored Republican club, was shot and killed by John Walker after a rally. Walker was disarmed and turned over to authorities.
Pearls found in the upper Mississippi near Prairie du Chien Wisconsin trigger a mass migration to clam beds. Over 1,000 diggers camp along the river as houseboats crowd the waterway. A large pearl known as the Allen pearl, weighing 100 grains, was bought by William Moore of Comanche Indiana for a substantial sum.
Senator C. K. Davis's health worsens with rising fever and spreading infection in his foot, despite two surgical operations to remove a developing pit. Doctors fear saving the limb may cost his life.
Lyons on November 6 witnessed a peaceful unveiling of the Late President Carnot monument. A luncheon for President Loubet by the chamber of commerce followed, despite socialist protests branding the chamber as clerical and reactionary. Loubet received strong acclaim with occasional cries for social revolution and clerical denunciations. a few protesters were dispersed by police with no organized demonstrations.
Three men robbed the general store of James A. Howard at Benson Nebraska on November 5 after overpowering clerk James Peterson who fired at them but was overpowered. The thieves blew open the safe with cotton charge, taking $100 in cash, a two ounce gold dust bottle, and jewelry worth about $100, then fled.
Mendota Gold Mining Company, a Chicago Illinois capitalists group, buys the Mendota nines at Silver Bhane Clear Creek county Colorado for 350000. The deal, largest this year in the district, includes 60 patented acres and 18 acres of mill sites on Sherman Mountain near the Colorado Southern road. 200 men to be employed immediately. The mines have 35000 feet of tunnels and have produced 2 million dollars in silver lead and gold to date.
Rev Dr Dickie, pastor of the American church, secured permission to erect a new American church building in Berio after a struggle with the building department. The conflict arose as authorities resisted plans for the American church project.
An American citizen endures unfriendly conduct from authorities and courts amid a plan to erect new churches. The episode reflects the emperor’s strong desire for church expansion and highlights financial and time losses faced by the citizen.
In a Southern Pacific freight wreck near Keswie one unknown man died and five others were injured as an axle broke on a lumber flat. The dead man reportedly rode with AL Bryan Denver and died ten minutes after the crash. Bryan was said to have served at Manila with Dewey. Separately in Wabash Indiana, William Fountain aged 25 died from cigarette poisoning after a week of illness, with nicotine saturation and hemorrhages noted. In Chicago, Lloyd J. Smith was acquitted on corruption charges involving elevator management. five indictments against Smith remain.
A body was recovered from the rung of the Tarrant building in New York. A large tannery in Rancho del Copo y Mex. burned, with losses estimated at 500000 dollars. The Chilean cabinet crisis ended with a coalition ministry. St Joseph police captain John Bloomer died suddenly. Sports writer Hurt died in Brooklyn. Egyptian cotton crop reports for October are satisfactory in yield and quality. Thomas Filey Brown, 12, died in Charleston, West Virginia, from hazing injuries at Portemuil Academy. Nicaragua suspended railroad construction from San Abajo to Rama. Robbers entered the Murtshorn Sun office in Hartshorn, Illinois. Repair will take three weeks. the paper had harsh editorials against local miscreants Howard and Youtsey, who were moved to Louisville for safekeeping. George R. Champion found guilty of murdering Mrs Elsin Horne. Champion sentenced to five years. Steamer Hill City struck a submerged obstruction near Memphis, sank. crew saved. Meg remains in good position to be raised. Western Queensland reports 64 artesian wells with daily capacity of 84,800,000 gallons.
In Philipp, West Virginia on November 6 a dynamite blast reopened operations at Bertysburg mine. White miners were killed, Ollie Marks died, and his brother William Marks is expected to die. Three mules and six cars were blown from the entry tunnel. some bodies were scattered. The explosion occurred during the day and killed fourteen men. all victims were black.
An obituary style verse by C. J. Towne appears alongside livestock and poultry feed advertisements. The poem reflects on a mother’s death amid rain and lingering memory, while Raven’s Stock Food and Raven’s Poultry Food promote cures and enhancement for horses and poultry with claims of purification, health, and increased laying, listing Ackley Iowa as the seller location.
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