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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1906
Page
4
Grant and Usaeola items mixed with local notices report social visits and arrivals at Hampton Rockwell and Wesley. Obituary notes mention the passing of J. Jansen near Hampton. Democratic meetings planned for Friday September 28 in Grant township. college attendances noted for Ella Stotser and Guy Wilcon at Iowa Falls.
Dumont prepares for its annual Ooro Festival on September 27 with a town exhibit judged by Prof. Holden of the State Agricultural College Amnex. City officials budget $100 for park and street upgrades, funded by the street fund and subscriptions. The week features lectures by the Midland Concert Company, a corn exhibit prize of 410, and various local notes from residents and visiting figures.
J R Wolta of Wellaburg died Wednesday with funeral held. Schurman’s oldest son injured in run over. Various residents and visitors named, including J Lindamas of Clayes, Mrs. Janssen visiting Minnesota, Mrs Lapple from Baulkoer, Mrs H Leister of Acktoy, Mre Fred Weiss, Ea Gillman and wife from Dell Rapids, O J Stockdale home visit. Rev De Weerdy’s funeral Buck Grove attended by many. M E T sid society met with Mrs A Stockdale. Rev Fetzer preached at Garman Baptist. Fred Ontjes and Andy Eglema g left for Iowa City to study at State University.
An Allied Democratic organizations address endorsed a straight Democratic ticket for New York State at Buffalo’s convention and backed Congressman William Sulzer. Signatories include the National Democratic Club of New York City, Jefferson League, American Anti-Trust League, Bryan Democratic League, and Federation of Working Men.
Newport R I Sept 21 Chief Yeo man F J Buenzle stationed at the naval training station sues the Newport Amusement company claiming $5,000 damages for being barred from a dance hall while in United States navy uniform. He asserts he was denied admission Sept 8 solely for wearing a naval uniform. Rear Admiral Thomas is said to be paying half the gun’s expenses and the Navy Department is reportedly backing action.
Cleveland witnesses report two sailors Rexford Stouffer and John Sontheimer from the United States training ship Walering filed suits for 100 damages Thursday against the Humphrey company proprietors of Euclid Beach. They allege they were ordered from the dancing door last week for not wearing white shirts or collars with their uniforms.
The US cruiser Charleston anchored off Panama Bay as Secretary of State Root and party arrived. Governor Magoon and American officials boarded to greet Root at Colon. On the Isthmus preparations included cleaning up routes and whitewashing workers’ houses along the path.
Salt Lake Sept 21 Representative Joseph Howell of Wellsville was nominated for congress and Judge Joseph W. Frick for supreme court. The convention defeated a resolution opposing church officers in politics aimed at Senator Reed Smoot. The platform backed Roosevelt policy and last Congress legislation.
Liverpool reports that D. Billington set a new world professional indoor 300 yard record, clocking 2 minutes 5 seconds to beat J. Nutall’s 1901 mark by five seconds. The event highlights a sharp performance as rivals and spectators watched.
Four proposals were submitted to the Isthmian canal commission for supplying Chinese labor to the Panama Canal. Contractors must provide at least 2,500 workers, with option to request up to 16,000 more, ready within 3.5 months of opening proposals and deposit a $60,000 bond. No award yet pending review by commission and counsel. Proposals from America-China Contracting Co, International Contracting Co, Wa Ma Lee Hing & Co, and Julian TR Reuben.
Congressman Robert R. Hitt of Illinois, chair of the house committee on foreign affairs, died at his Narragansett Pier summer home after a lengthy illness. Born January 16, 1834, in Urbania Ohio, he served as secretary of legation in Paris, assistant secretary of state, and was repeatedly reelected to Congress. He would have sought renomination for the Sixtieth Congress but ill health compelled retirement. He was 72.
Washington Sept 21 Ex Senator James K Jones former Democratic committee chairman and campaign manager for William Jennings Bryan urges Bryan in a letter to abandon pushing government ownership of railroads and to take a firm stand in favor of enforcing the law now on the statute books
Elections of delegates to the New York State Republican Convention were held in Greater New York. Conventions mostly passed quietly. in Manhattan Thirteenth district a clash between Qdell and Parsons factions drew police intervention and two conventions. Delegates were generally instructed. Sixteenth district urged delegates to back Governor candidate Willcox of New York.
Washington reports all quiet in Havana after hostilities cease. Secretary Taft and Acting Secretary Bacon visit, signaling progress toward peace in Cuba. Navy plans remain cautious with ships Louisiana Virginia Newark Minneapolis en route and ready to quell any emerging threat, while land engagements are not anticipated.
Washington reports Senor Hevia director of the Cuban state department has resigned and his resignation accepted. Pedro Diago, director of the department of justice, is named to succeed Hevia, with details on a successor yet to be announced. The move appears linked to dissension with President Palma over Taft Bacon investigation.
Insurgents in Havana shoot at Denver subofficers traveling outside city limits. No injuries reported after first mistaken stop seeking Governor Muniez. A second squad opened fire but caused no damage. Also notes J H A Bone, longtime Cleveland Plain Dealer editor and Rockefeller confidant, has died of cancer.
A dynamite blast on the Grand Trunk Pacific right of way near Finmark New Ontario killed five men and injured six others. Foreman H Hilton had an arm blown off and one of the injured was not expected to survive. The report reached Winnipeg on Thursday night.
Denver September 21 Henry A Buchtel chancellor of the Denver university was nominated by Republicans to succeed Philip B Stewart as their gubernatorial candidate for Colorado.
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