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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1901
Page
2
The Ackley World reviews the assassination of President McKinley, praises his character, and notes national grief. It surveys local governance in Des Moines, county and state political moves, saloon licensing debates, and civic progress in Ackley while critiquingGUILayout of public funds and infrastructure.
The author denounces political violence and urges adherence to the rule of law. He argues governments may be replaced by force but cannot be reformed by those who break the law, warning that assassination and anarchy threaten civil order and liberty.
In a heated editorial the Signal Boes Not Know Brin townsh outlines accusations of high bills for proper support at the last board session, while wider county claims total only 7.25. The piece defends aid to the dependent poor, mocks saloon influence, notes Ackley has no saloons, and accuses the editor of vilifying a town rather than offering fair critique.
A fragmented Iowa political brief notes jabs at the laity and internal shifts. It mentions Stns Oity Journal patience, Poilliips’s chance, Gov Bhuw’s stance, and a withdrawn candidacy by P. M. Williams. Hardig county support moves to W. D. Evans of Hampton.
The text argues that public opinion shapes government and must be vigilant, citing Lincoln's faith in the people and Garfield's rise as a representative leader. It stresses accessible leadership, frank public scrutiny, and the power of public judgment guiding reforms and governance. It also discusses free trade ideas, reciprocity, and tariffs in a broader policy debate. It closes with a Iowa Des Moines convention note on socialist aims toward cooperative systems.
A jumble of short items: Joe Stall Smith, accused spouse abuse, is said to be drunk at a tavern. George Neumeyer of Waterloo killed by strangling during a meal. Wm Jordan from the state soldiers home dismissed over treasonable words. Will Merryman of Marshalltown reports a cat giving birth to kittens. A Charter Oak woman seeks $500 after a mill whistle startled her while riding, claiming injury. E Beaton owns a 1704 Boston News Letter issue. L Smith of Hardin County, age 80, attempted self harm to prevent foreclosure of his farm on Sioux City road.
Democrats of the all senatorial district meet in a delegate convention at Webster City Iowa on Wednesday September 25 1901 at 2 oclock p m for the purpose of nominating a candidate for senator and to transact relevant business.
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