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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1901
Page
1
Washington story outlines rumors General Miles may oppose restoring the canteen system. It notes presidential and secretary positions, Army morale, and factional support among reformers for keeping or repealing the anti-canteen law as amid impending congressional action.
Chicago Oct 25 A man known as Cory Millard continues a long criminal record with sixteen years and four months of prison time. Convicted of burglary and larceny across multiple aliases, he has five penitentiary sentences, three house of correction terms, and one county jail commitment. His father, a Milwaukee clergyman, reportedly disowned him, while his wife allegedly taught their children to forget him. Millard first went to prison in 1875 and has since served extensive terms, including a 1908 conspiracy to kill. He was released later on a writ of habeas corpus.
In Peru Indiana eight years ago William Downing bought a farm by the Wabash River. While deepening a spring used for water he unearthed six adults and two children buried in a shallow space, skulls and bones scattered. The mystery of who the family was and who killed them remains unsolved.
Senator Willbanks Ludinna speaker Henderson and Lacey addressed a Des Moines Republican meeting on October 25 praising Roosevelt and pledging support for 1904. Lacey focused on state issues while Willbanks spoke on national matters. McKinley era trade praised. The Army of the Tennessee reunion set for Nov 18 14 in Indianapolis. John S Wilsbury ex governor Minnesota died. estate valued at 5 million.
Admiral Schley testified on his own behalf describing his role in organizing the flying squadron, his command starting March 28, 1898, and the approach to blockading Havana. He recounted briefing officers, establishing fleets and patrols, and the decision to focus fire on enemy ships, with Key West arrival on May 17 and the telegraphic order directing action. He noted Cuban locals warning of Spanish troop strength near Cienfuegos and the westward area.
The conversation with Sampson reveals the admiral was worn by the heavy responsibility of keeping his squadron together. He discussed fortified coast positions and advised against risking battleships until the Spanish fleet was dealt with, mentioning Curacao and an intended route toward Havana via Cienfuegos.
Intertribal leaders and Cushaway of Bart Michigan faced Chicago investors Thursday at a point north of here to force an agreement on tribal land. The proposal would pay each member $100 for relinquishing rights, with the tribe signing papers as they voted for advance payment.
Lucinda Colson of Newport sues Abner Colson for divorce alleging cruel treatment after living together for over forty years. She is mother to several married children and previously dismissed a similar action a year ago, now pressing for final action. A second item notes Armour Falla and the Ralya Market Company case from Sioux City, Iowa.
Bloux City filed for R175 000 damages over a contract claim against Armour & Co but the case was dismissed at Onawa Indiana after arguing the death of Philip D Armour Jr abated the partnership. In Wisconsin a tree accident near Cedarville killed Daniel France and his wife while driving with four others when a felled tree fell across the road.
Titus Mississippi Chronicle Oct 26 reports Mrs Emima Roberts, a 60 year old widow, won 2000 in Coles county common pleas court over farmer Andrew Montz who pursued a 60 day option and offered 850 after she refused marriage. Jury found his advances wounded her affections.
Hogs receipts estimated at 22 000 with sales from 4 80 to 6 30 per cwt and most at 6 00 6 30 for packing and shipping lots. Cattle receipts about 2000 with quotations from 6 25 to 6 20 for choice to extra steers and varied levels for other grades including fair to good and common to medium.
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