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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1900
Page
8
Fractioned excerpts describe racial tension at a Cuban constitutional convention in Havana with thousands of mostly colored protesters, plus a separate dynamite blast wrecking two Elwood homes in Indiana. The text includes overheard odd sales chatter, a street canvassing anecdote, and a sleepy town tale about a Bladensburg merchant and a girl with molasses.
A fragmented verse piece laments changes in men over time from vibrant dreams to practical compromises. It contrasts cynics and clubmen now settled at home with wives who fund luxuries, noting fashion and drink as signs of altered morals, ending with a misattributed exchange about Bellingham and money.
Benjamin Harrison era style dispatch describes a massive Republican reception for Governor Theodore Roosevelt in New York City. Crowds gathered from Grand Central Station to Madison Square Garden with fireworks, bands, and speeches, highlighting Roosevelt’s strong campaign presence amid celebratory thunder and rapid procession. Bryan concludes New Jersey tour with Dover stop. prepares Connecticut appearance.
Washington Oct 27 A reverse is reported from Manila as 40 men of Company H Thirty Third Infantry and 60 men of Troop L Third Cavalry attacked 1400 insurgents east of Norvican Luzon. The fight was hot and the American force retired in good order. Five officers and four enlisted men were killed. nine wounded and four missing. The enemy loss estimated at 150. A civilian teamster and an assistant charged with 245000 men were captured.
Hazleton Pa Oct 25 President Mitchell announces plan to issue a statement today defining United Mine Workers stance in the ongoing strike. The message is expected to indicate whether the strike ends or continues, following yesterday’s national and district officer talks. Several big anthracite coal firms have posted notices, but key players Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co Markle Co and Coxe Bros have not, as discussions proceed on wage demands and Scranton convention terms.
Harrisburg Island Oct 35 Thomas Sampson aged 81 and Mrs Mary E Mooney Han aged 67 of Eldorado were granted a marriage license by County Clerk Pearce Tuesday morning and wed Tuesday night in Eldorado. A separate item notes a Sherman related meeting with Senator Allison postponed due to personal ties to the late ex senator.
Roanoke Tennessee resident J G Kennedy praises DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve curing an ulcer on his jaw and piles, while Albany Tennessee’s W R Wilkinson reports Kodol Dyspepsia Cure relieved his 20 years of stomach trouble. John M Nix marks both products as saviors.
The piece argues consumption can be stopped early, urges recognition and action before danger grows, and promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a self help remedy. It invites readers to request free expert advice and lists Bowne Chemists in New York for samples and pricing.
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