27 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1896
Page
1
In Derrymoor near Lurgan an old butter tub was dug from peat moss. It is preserved, heavy and hard, weighing about four pounds. The find likely dates to over two hundred years ago during troublesome times.
Nov. 21 report from Leon shows Edward W. Cots obituary and details of the Elks initiation accident blamed on a heated chair device. The statement recounts Curry’s burn and the lodge’s defense, while other items note murder arrest in Omaha and Ned Hemphill's acquittal in Davis county.
Centered report on a court ruling upholding a sale under a barred prohibition and reinstating common law rights, followed by a string of local notices. Includes Newton murder suspect Weeks in Des Moines, a $15,000 damage suit against Gowrie, and election results for the IWA in Tow Falls. Reports also cover injuries from shooting, a runaway girl case in Nashua, slander against a collector, a foreman’s death, and a Watertown fire with heavy losses.
The article surveys reactions from moderate and radical British papers to the US presidential election. It contrasts Lloyd's and Times and Echo views on Bryan and McKinley, predicting an eventual rise of socialism in America, possible civil conflict, and realignments in party politics. It notes a blend of fear and forecasting, with concerns about trusts, the gold standard, and the fate of the Democratic party.
Pensions were granted yesterday in Washington with a list including Nelson Benjamin Onawa and James E. Waughland Eldon with assorted originals and widows. Nebraska mentions Otis H. Wilder at an inexact location and Webber appointed as a siat iZineee for Missouri River improvement at Sioux City earning $325 per month.
The article outlines Hanna's bid for the Senate with McKinley as a potential adviser to Sherman or as secretary to the treasury. It notes Hanna’s hopes to enter the cabinet if Sherman stays in the Senate and mentions a possible secretary of the navy choice for Boutelle of Maine.
United States reports a conference among leading wheat producers Russia England Argentina and Australia may join to set a uniform price for wheat across seasons of surplus and shortage. The plan aims to stabilize values and allow producers to store grain for higher returns when demand returns.
In hyn Mass November 23 police arrival stopped a riot at an Armenian meeting aimed at uniting Hechagis Revolutionary society branches among about 300 Armenians. A speaker was interrupted and anger rose, a chair was hurled from the gallery, and a fight broke out on the floor before officers cleared the hall as knives were drawn.
Chicago financier Tony Reseal admitted guilt to larceny in handling bank funds after failing to repay over 100000. He abandoned further defense and will plead guilty to larceny with sentencing to the penitentiary. Kozel's Bank, a longtime West Side institution, served workingmen and small tradesmen who lost their money.
Lomlon November 8 The Chronicle reports the death of renowned tenor Campanini at Parma He was born in Parma Italy in 1844 enlisted with Garibaldi at 14 later studied at the Parma Conservatory and rose to fame after public debut He sang in London and New York in 1872 and 1873 and thereafter performed across Europe and America becoming a leading voice of his era
A bank officer of the First National Bank of Lebanon faces official scrutiny amid allegations of cash account shortages totaling over 310000. Bank Examiner W Hoffer uncovered the discrepancies after confronting the officer about speculative losses. The bank reportedly carried a surplus of over 80000. the officer allegedly speculated in a Colorado jade mine, with alleged irregularities spanning six years.
Reports from Havana and Jacksonville describe a drumhead court at the Spanish fortress of Cabana where American prisoners from the Competitor case were tried without interpreters or counsel. Naval judges pressured statements admitting involvement in a joint expedition, while Weyler's forced recall sparked Cuban optimism about U.S. intervention.
Washington reports drastic reduction in overtime claims by letter carriers. Under policy introduced by First Assistant Postmaster General Jones, overtime hours have fallen from 700 per month to 181 for regular routes and 137 for substitutes in October. The department aims to end overtime except in rare, truly necessary cases.
In forty days the gang burglarized twenty six Nebraska banks with losses over 30000 dollars. Detectives and US secret service traced four suspects to Hebron Kansas, where they were captured after using Hanover for their hub. Gold, silver loot, watches and jewelry were found buried at the hideout.
London dispatch cites Daily News Berlin correspondent reporting Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia carried a proposal during a Vienna visit to partition Turkey among the powers. The plan would grant Constantinople free status, with Russia to secure Asia Minor and England to obtain Egypt. The report notes the arrangements were to be informal and subject to Allied approval.
Bay City Michigan November 21 the mayor called a meeting of authorities to map a course on parish church trouble. Father Hogackt eluded guards and entered the parsonage as a mob of about 40 gathered outside pounding on the door with clubs and hammers demanding admission. Only two officers on duty inside. Father Bygackl remained calm.
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