19 Oct 1894
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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1894
Page
1
A report outlines plans for a parliament of Jabav in Chicago in November. It notes invitations sent to many leaders in labor and industry to discuss economic subjects with no controversy and a focus on Catholic tolerance and open inquiry.
The dispensary law was ruled constitutional by the state Supreme Court in the Aiken case. The decision involved the town of Aiken’s attempt to fine dispensers for selling liquor without license and the act of 1893. Justices debated lower court rulings and the act’s alignment with prior similar statutes as changes in the court’s composition and officials were noted.
A labor forum bringing together many speakers from Johns Hopkins University and other institutions is planned. Attendees include Carroll Wright United States commissioner of labor, Mrs Josephine Shaw Lowell, Archbishop James Walsh, Washington Gladden, and Congressmen Springer and Depew among others.
Five men die and two fatally injured in a boiler explosion at the Keney Clay colliery in Sidswaix Pennsylvania. The steam supply plant with thirty hater units was wrecked, causing total destruction and estimated losses near 880,000. The wreck halted local operations and sent shock through the region.
In Wahab City on October 15, Wibott and De Yw dominated a pigeon shooting event. Viott won by about 100 yards of a possible 100, beating Dr Carver, who claimed the early lead before a dramatic finish. The match set a new mark with Carver’s final bird, the fourth, falling as if struck by fate.
A garbled report describes an incident in Philadelphia Friday afternoon involving a wrecked train car and cleanup at a vineyard site. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece references local figures and a sequence of events tied to a transport mishap and subsequent actions.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Cin Gebbt Oley and a school funds issue with a commissioner, unclear context and no identifiable events or names for solid reporting.
Justice Gary concurs with the court in the Aiken case and upholds the 1593 and 1904 acts for liquor regulation. The court rules the former decision was proper, affirming the law as a constitutional exercise of police power to control liquor traffic.
A wealthy farmer’s wife and daughter are murdered at Libe rty near Quiney. Sheriff from this county and deputies rush to the scene sending for Gov Altgeld s reward. Dogs and officers scour the area as news spreads of the brutal killings with no clear suspect. The elderly widow Mrs Miller aged 86 survived the attack.
Judge McCommas of the district supreme court denied the application by Miles Sugar Manufacturing Company of Louisiana for a mandamus to force Secretary Carlisle to appoint inspectors to ascertain the companys sugar production. The suit aims to challenge the legality of the return repeal of the sugar bounty provision and to seek authority for an appeal to Congress for bounty payment for the current year.
The fragment describes workers resuming work after a strike in which firms, unions, and representatives discussed agreements. It hints at a sign within about 24 hours and notes a rise in weekly costs or prices, though details are garbled.
A garbled early 20th century financial summary notes government reports drawing mixed reactions on crop yields and inflation. It mentions lower prices, slowing iron production, weak commodity demand, and continued but uneven import activity affecting merchants and employment as markets anticipate spring demand and foreign exchange movements.
A storm-caused collapse at 74 Monroe Street and adjacent structures in New York City traps sleeping tenants. Rescuers, aided by police and firemen, retrieve victims amid heavy debris. one confirmed dead, one missing, sixteen injured. Owner Aaronowitz and contractor Molski face subpenas as court appearances proceed.
A flood of wreck reports from lifesaving stations recounts crews saving many lives during a recent storm. The list details ships attacked offshore near Cape, near Nerragonsou, and Perry’s Point, noting boats saved and those lost, with crews credited for rescues and the perilous conditions.
A vast swamp area near the town of Vloratele, about 20 miles from the city, is on fire covering about 220 acres. The land was a former swamp bed drained years ago and partially under irrigation. Attempts to extinguish have failed. flames burn beneath the surface, with heat and pitchforks used by volunteers. A private group offers land for settlement and notes the area contains ruins and old lines.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions various names such as Cheyenne, Paduitus, and Theareessy, with references to Winchester guns and a mix of places and groups. The passage reads like a garbled historical account or regional notation, lacking clear events or dates.
A historic wartime address calls for stronger military forces to meet domestic disturbances and foreign threats. It argues current army strength is insufficient, proposes additional regiments and cavalry to patrol rail corridors, and supports mobilization under constitutional limits while stressing national resolve and readiness.
A Northwest event drew about 26 000 spectators as Rob ert J. dominated all three heats in the sprint class, while a store shooting occurred nearby. The foreshadowed outcome set the crowd buzzing as police investigated the hospital and store robbery aftermath with witnesses reporting tense moments during the break in.
A Louisville & Nashville and Northeastern rail collision near Elysian Fields Street results in likely fatalities and many injuries. Engineer Simpson ignored signals, crossing active tracks as an excursion train collided with a faster line. Eight people killed or fatally injured, others injured in the wreck and derailment.
Four members of the American Railway Union were arrested on warrants for murder, train robbery and conspiracy tied to the July 16 wreck of train No. 4 the Athvisie express on the Chicago and Grand Trunk road at Battle Creek Michigan Fireman Thomas W. Crowe was killed and many injured. The suspects Stanley Knowles Jeht Redewig George W. Jobinson and Menest Kowelt were Chicago and Grand Trunk employees. Confessions say unions influenced the deed amid ongoing rail strikes and meetings.
Authorities pursue a shadowy gang after a late Friday night train robbery near Quantico Virginia. Detectives from New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington converge on the small town as theories abound on the robbers route and amount stolen. Officials cite a haul around 8610 000 and note rewards seem modest given the case's importance.
Three lives were lost when a small boat capsized near Coney Island on a Sunday afternoon. Witnesses helped rescue one survivor, Walter Booth, who later died in hospital. The incident prompted a military hospital report and investigations into seaworthiness and rescue procedures.
A Shanghai dispatch reports a decisive clash north of the Yalu River near Moule den as northern Japanese forces cross the Yalu and a southern wing traps Chee Moo on Pi Chi Li bay. Japanese sea operations support a large-scale advance toward Moukden with siege conditions declared around Miroshina.
A Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac train was held up near Quantico with seven masked robbers seizing the express car and forcing the crew to open the safe. A reward of 1000 dollars is offered. In California near Sacramento, Wells Fargo express car loot exceeded 50 000 pounds in gold with messenger Price escaping unharmed as robbers fled after forcing coin sacks from the car.
A grand parade celebrated Parker Matthew the originator of nuistinanes subieties with Catholic and Protestant groups and school children. The march moved to the Auditorium for review by Gov Alugeldl Mayor SLep sins and Bishop Watterson with a large evening meeting at the Abditarian theater led by Bishop Watteursan of Ghia.
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