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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1902
Page
2
A collage of political rhetoric and commentary from early 20th century newspapers criticizes demagoguery in a Congressional race. It highlights Lincoln quotation themes, named local officials, endorsements, and debates over tariff policy and coal imports, noting budget increases and calls for restraint amid partisan excess. The text mocks partisan papers while urging prudent governance.
Rear Admiral Coghlan is ordered to lead a West Indies division with his flagship Olympia. The move aims to establish a permanent Caribbean fleet to shield American lives and property as tensions rise with Venezuela and Haiti. The plan follows Moody’s push for rapid response naval strength in unsettled republics and Caribbean waters.
The piece discusses coal access and the public good, arguing that absolute ownership of hard coal by private lords is limited by eminent domain. It cites legal authorities and outlines that fee simple is subject to public necessity, with compensation due when the state takes land for the common welfare.
The piece denounces President Roosevelt and business leaders as divine-right rulers who deny miners a union, arguing that the trusts will crush wages and living standards. It criticizes Hanna Hale Lodge Shaw and others as aligned with tyranny, warning that any victory for trusts equals feudalism and loss of liberties.
Eldora Herald defends Governor Boles amid criticism of age, arguing his 74 years mark no obstacle to Congress. It highlights his four years as governor of Iowa, tax cuts, and a clean state record, asserting the national House would welcome him. The piece contrasts torpedo boats with battleships to argue for emphasis on strong coastal defenses and permanent fortifications.
A historical editorial argues that voters should ignore party labels and choose judges by merit. It stresses experience knowledge and temperament as the basis for selecting competent bench members, criticizing the influence of political considerations on judicial offices.
Hayden Carruth in Cosmopolita notes the clash between bachelorhood and married life. Jimmy Banks wed a year ago after a long courtship, now facing a crying baby keeping him awake. The piece argues you must pay a price for every joy, sacrificing leisure, family, or status, and you must choose what you value.
The Chicago Chronicle recalls an era called the truce of God when armies met in brutal restraint, contrasting it with present sensationalism. It condemns Jew haters in Paris for threats at Zoig’s funeral and notes Heery Hetland receiving a garload of Clark bugles as a quirky aside.
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