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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1900
Page
6
A compilation of college football results from various sites includes Trinity at West Point 28 0 Brown at Philadelphia 12 Pennsylvania 0 0 Harvard 24 Columbia 0 Cornell 10 Washington and Jefferson 5 Yale 17 Dartmouth 0 Purdue 28? and other listed games. Notably Washington and Jefferson fell to Cornell 10 and Yale defeated Dartmouth 17.
New York reports from Mexico City say Dr Angel Bellinzaghi may win a $100000 prize as discoverer of a yellow fever serum. Government officials endorsed the results of trials at Vera Cruz with high success rates, aiding a breakthrough in treating virulent cases aboard the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. A commission supported the work, and Diaz showed personal interest. the serum saved a patient, boosting the doctor's standing and potential payment. A separate item notes an unidentified train robber killed near Council Bluffs, with Express Messenger Baxter verdicts supporting the officer’s action as justified.
An ad touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as the fastest cure for a cold, marketed by Prander and Hackrott with a price of 60 cents. The copy emphasizes it as the best cough remedy on earth and promotes immediate relief from a single dose.
Washington replies to France outlining aims for reparations and gradual talks with China while listing issues for negotiation. It endorses punishment of guilty parties, ongoing arms ban, indemnities, and guarding legations, but notes limits on permanent commitments and awaits further information. Professor Max Muller in critical condition after relapse in London.
W J Roseberry Sr president of a land and improvement company vanished for four days, believed due to walking typhoid fever. He wandered from Lafayette toward Roachdale, was found on a Roachdale street by his sons and Detective Weinhardt, in a confused condition and unaware of his location.
Frank Smith a prominent mill owner in Wabash County is near death in Roann due to weight loss from remedies for obesity. Two weeks ago he weighed 340 pounds and, following a friend's advice, started treatment. He grew weaker, stomach ulcers and liver complications followed, and an Indianapolis specialist says death is imminent. Smith is 53.
Chicago reports the New York and Boston Express wreck at South Chicago on Sunday. Four boys aged 0 to 11 detained amid claims of stolen switches. two men killed and three injured. Another Baltimore and Ohio derailment near Edgewater, Indiana injured crew. listing includes brakeman Albert Grable and firemen W. Whooper and A. Frysdell with severe injuries.
Madison reports a large street carnival in readiness with eight militia companies lined for a parade and review by Governor Scofield and staff. The event includes many tent and platform shows, plus a Republican meeting featuring Hanna and Frye.
The Market Report notes Chicago Livestock receipts and bid ranges for hogs, cattle, sheep, and related items. Hogs see prices from roughly 3.76 to 6.25 with various grades. cattle prices span 2.75 to 6.95 for steers, with multiple classes listed. sheep prices quoted from 3.25 to 6.10 with western and native distinctions. East Buffalo quotes show mixed cattle demand, steady fat cows and heifers, and hogs around 5.15 to 6.10 with grades recorded. overall markets described as dull or slow in portions.
Scranton Pa Oct 13 Eight hundred fifty seven miners in the anthracite strike met in convention to consider the 10 percent net wage increase offered by operators. They adjourned without action. Delegates questioned the feasibility of the proposal and discussed abolishing the sliding scale for a tonnage rate, while some demanded a larger increase. The procedure for recognizing the union and operator relations remained unsettled. The convention is viewed as unwieldy and unlikely to reach a definite agreement.
President Mutchell opened the convention at 10:25 am, praising strikers while urging deeper concessions. The body set three credentials committees and adopted reports after lunch. Representation favored non union workers on strike with up to seven votes for large local memberships. Mitchell read a AFL telegram, stressed responsibility, and delegates allowed three-minute talks in a secret session. Debates centered on wage concessions with no firm new offers adopted. Big Concession Annulled in Venezuela as Orinoco concession agreement is canceled for non‑execution.
Michigan officials report 1 005 new factories built since 1897 across all counties. total employment reaches 23 000 with payrolls around 58 000 dollars daily or about 1 500 000 yearly. notable are nine beet sugar plants and cement works. other notes warn lumber camps face worker shortages despite higher wages. several Wisconsin incidents include a 3 year old death alleged from ingratitude and a man fatally injured by a bronco or train accident involving brakeman Kant Felix.
Roslyn T Terrell, who killed Texpresa Messenger Levie near Mays pass Ohio in August last, pleads insanity. The British museum authors catalogue is finished after twenty years work costing £40000 and 400 volumes with 70 supplements. The Highland Prince arrives at Montevideo with plague on board. captain and four others died.
Indiana Republicans plan to invite former President Harrison to visit Indianapolis and tour the state after a conference of the state central committee and advisory groups. They believe a Harrison tour in major towns would boost the party and counter impressions that he opposes McKinley over Porto Rican tariff policy. The call arises as Harrison may be seen as out of line with his party by some observers.
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