09 Nov 1894
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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1894
Page
1
Telegraphed reports from Saint Petersburg Paris and London describe the shock and sorrow as news spreads that Alexander II of Russia has died. Officials note the new czar Nicholas II will inherit the throne. Messages of sympathy pour in from leaders and citizens across Europe.
Fragmented dispatch reports a death at 2 15 pm on Thursday after a dying exchange with a ruler figure, followed by oath ceremonies and condolences. It notes a Petersburg train stop for mourners and a formal telegram from M de Cantecugune to authorities, with Secretary Adee relaying the message.
Morning ceremonies in the Russian church will honor the dead Monarch Alexander II. He was born March 1, 1835 as the second son of Alexander III. His life endured plots and fear, with a long reign marked by reactionary rule and anti Jewish persecution that drove many from their homes. The legacy includes a crown crowned in 186? and threats from would be assassins that haunted his final years.
Nanaimo reports a landslide at Shoshartic bay near Vancouver Inland wrecking a six building settlement. The disaster killed four residents, crushed log homes, and buried bodies under debris as the ground slid into the bay. The colonists were five men and one woman.
President Grover Cleveland issues a proclamation appointing Thanksgiving Day for November 29. He urges national humility, prayer, and charitable deeds, requesting work suspend and worship to express gratitude for national prosperity, health, harvests, and continued divine guidance. The document is signed by W Q Gresham as Secretary of State.
New York Nov 6 Lindstreet notes conservative trade with modest improvements after Mall Strike settlement. Regions like Cleveland Cincinnati Kansas City Omaha Des Moines St Paul Minneapolis report no change. weather and seasonal factors hinder activity. St Louis dry goods and millinery show high volumes while others dip. Duluth trade steady, Portland improves, San Francisco sees changes. RG Baw Co weekly: failures small, four weeks to Oct 5 liabilities at 8.2 million with manufacturing exposure. Southern failures mild, Eastern and Western similar. total U.S. failures down from last year, Canada steadies.
Benin November 14. Germany broadens a decree banning landing of American cattle and dressed meat to every state. Officials say measures are preventive and sanitary, not federal, with states enforcing via police powers. Trade and sanitary concerns cited, no centralized imperial prohibition declared.
St Louis report of a fatal construction accident at twelfth and Locust streets. Two workers died instantly and a third was fatally injured when scaffolding collapsed, sending them about 100 feet to the pavement. Victims named Samuel Moore, 41, Jacob Warner, 88, and Joseph Jitz, age unspecified. Moore and Warner left survivors.
Fiscal year ended June 30 1894 shows army subsistence costs at 35 627 170 dollars with total commissary expenses 2 097 170 dollars leaving 159 671 Liquid ant costs 3 581. Meeting in Knoxville October 16 1894 of the American Association for the Advancement of Women with Julia Ward Howe presiding. reception for visiting ladies attended by Knoxville clubs and about 500 guests.
Reports from Fighting Yountains and Port Arthur front detail heavy fighting near Kin Chow and Talien War as Japanese divisions land on the east coast and strike rear positions. Kin Chow falls after hours of combat. Chinese defenses collapse. Japanese fleet provides gunfire support as transports disembark weapons and munitions. Dispatches note heavy losses and a confirmed capture sequence with naval actions near Port Arthur and Lyen-lsin reports of Chinese actions and winter conditions.
Gibbons preached at the cathedral on Christian unity calling for reunion among Christians within the English speaking world and in the United States. He urged reconciliation while preserving core Christian doctrines and moral standards.
The article notes Alix changing her name and Tsar Nicholas issuing a manifesto announcing the holy anointment of their bride, with references to Livadia and the Orthodox rite. It mentions funeral plans for Grand Duke Alexander Ud and a royal wedding alignment with political commemorations following Nikolai II’s accession.
Philip A. Vayne United States commissioner died early Saturday at his home on Shades Avenue Chicago after a long illness. A longtime Old Town resident born in New York, Vayne was appointed by President Cleveland and served with the U S District Attorney’s office. His death ends a prominent legal career spanning over fifty years in Chicago politics and law enforcement.
A Cook gang raided a store near the eastern Cherokee Strip causing great excitement. They forced clerk Nic to unlock a safe, shot the clerk, and escaped with loot. the post office was not reached as the as yet unidentified gang heads toward Oklahoma.
A report notes Maunhesdona Mungolian novelist attempting suicide in a Budapest fever dream amid melancholia. An unnamed Russian emperor is described as the only European risk to life. The business world fears him as too hazardous. Moustafa Bey, once private physician to the sultan of Mavovco, reportedly earns about one hundred thousand dollars yearly from his discreet services.
A steamship traveling between port and Auckland was wrecked off Burrice island in heavy seas. Fire and darkness hampered rescue as boats capsized and many passengers perished. Crew and survivors were rescued by shore helpers using breeches buoy and life rafts. total losses reach 11 passengers and 23 crew with survivors arriving in Auckland.
A blaze swept a five story tenement at 16 Weat Thirty second Street early Tuesday morning trapping occupants. Seven were killed and several others injured including a woman who leaped from a third story window. Names of the dead and injured are listed among the victims.
Nov 5 1904 Port Arthur investment completed by land and sea as Japanese armies push toward Moukden. Nov 6 reports claim Forsyth Fang Chen captured clearing road to Moukden. Yamagata may reach Moukden by Nov 10. Chinese forces retreat toward Natien-Ging. Port Arthur and Taben-Wen described as critical.
Chinese troops recaptured Kinlun Cheng after heavy fighting and supposedly forced 3,000 Japanese troops from the town. Reports say Japanese are leaving Port Arthur area and joining main forces marching toward Molden. A Shanghai dispatch notes 10,000 more troops leaving Wi Chang for Chin Niang to go overland to Tianjin, totaling 16,000 deployed to the front.
Senantos Virginia November 2 Three persons die and others injured when an open switch causes a rear end collision between a through express No 7 and a freight train at Kast er 37 miles north of here near the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line. The dead include Maginger dates Bynott Scranton Puy Viremian Elmer South Moscow Wireman William Hosey Maugham ton N J West Virginia details to West Virginia note Missouri West Virginia Walleching West Virginia October 31 drought in West Virginia causes distress among farmers and lumbermen with sawmills shut for lack of logs
A wave of bold counterfeit like checks circulated in Keokuk and surrounding towns. A well dressed man presented two checks for 87 0 each drawn on local banks, obtained by endorsement from D. L. Higghas, manager of the opera house, and redirected to collection from Wanlent Freeport. Authorities fear an organized scam along the Mississippi valley.
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