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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
5
A garbled Iowa dispatch references a presidential candidate’s stance on labor and education issues abroad and at home. The fragment hints at opposition to a bill and mentions the Philippines and U S policy, with scattered phrases about Cedar Falls and Bay areas and a figure around 7,000,000 in tutelage or costs.
Washington reports broadside letters from Roosevelt and Bryan Hearst target leaders as Foraker returns to influence. President Hoover orders Hitchcock to depose H T C DuPont as chairman of the speakers committee amid a Justice Department probe into DuPont Powder Co. The scene marks turmoil in Republican circles as Bryan’s gestures draw Democratic attention.
The piece rails at Hearst and the Independence League while blasting Foraker and Roosevelt era figures as卖 yellow journalism. It portrays a heated political melee with accusations of sensationalism and mockery, hinting at further details on an ensuing page.
Fred White, the Democratic candidate for governor, is to deliver an address at Eldora Friday evening, October 9. A good audience is expected. Republicans and Democrats in the county should greet him. White has spoken to Ackley audiences on two prior occasions and delighted listeners.
The Presbytery of Waterloo will meet in Ackley on October 6 and 7 Tuesday and Wednesday. The program includes sermons by Liev. T. N. Buchanan, communion services, election of moderator and clerks, committee reports, addresses by visiting pastors, and a lecture by Mrs. Borne. A Robert Burns tribute by Rev. M. M. Smith is noted, with a sixth annual Feast Day drawing about 6,000 visitors and raising funds to clear remaining debt.
A group of twelve Waterloo residents and a Waverly man were to travel Friday morning by rail to Denver and Colorado Springs for an oral convention. The excursion party included Mr and Mrs W W Miller, Mr and Mrs J D Raston, Mr and Mrs B J Jobogop, O L Kloge ley, and others. The trip was reportedly led by Jono Rath who organized the voyage and faced alleged forgery by Rath as the Wrath proceeded.
A Friday night collision on the towns Central railroad involving six merchandise cars and two locomotives south of the village caused extensive damage. Two locomotives collided while one waited to move to a side track, destroying engines and derailing cars. Engineers James Elder and F. S. Ellis were injured, crockery, powder and coal cars were smashed, and losses exceeded 26000. Traffic was rerouted via Town Falls and the North Western until the next day.
Jacob Walker, a longtime Freeport resident and carpenter, died by ingesting carbolic acid in his home after a troubled period over wages. He had previously attempted suicide twelve years earlier in Ackley. Born November 22, 1887, he leaves a widow and several children in Freeport. His inquest noted family members detected an odor of acid the night before discovery. He was active in the Second Presbyterian church and Modern Woodmen, with a career spanning Stover’s factory, Robinson’s, and Henney buggy works. He and his family had lived in Freeport twelve years after moving from Ackley and Dakota.
The Hardin County Republican gathering at Kidore Monday nominated O. H. Albrook for the judge vacancy created by Judge Evane's elevation to the state supreme court. Albrook's delegates were named to back the nomination at the Hampton convention. Claude B. Porter was announced to speak October 6 at Knight's of Pythias hall. The Dugao ditch case remains under advisement by Judge Reed after a hard ten day hearing. Also reported: Gorrell and companion seek separate trials for robbery in Iowa Falls. Jacob Molter of Freeport, aged 73, died Friday. he served as city treasurer in 1877-78 and leaves several children. Rev. F. W. Luce of Akron, cited as moving to Cleveland's first Methodist church, will receive about $4,000 yearly.
Dumont held its annual Corn Carnival on Tuesday and Wednesday attracting large crowds. A prize exhibit showcased country produce with winners including W. Austin for a bushel of corn, Geo Cate for best oats, H O Brown for ten potatoes, F Kool for a peck, Art Sidmore for tomatoes, and many others across pumpkins squashes sugar beets melons and a tallest corn stalk.
The 1908 09 lecture course lists Monday October 13 Dell Fux Concerto Thursday November 12 Colonial Saxophone Quartet Wednesday November 18 Ellsworth Plumatend Tuesday January 12 Garber Howe entertainers Saturday January 30 Hon G A Gearhart lecture. Public will doubtless appreciate. Full 150 season tickets sold.
A sixteen year old, Jos Caton, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Caton, living northwest of the city in Grant Township, Franklin County, died Thursday evening from a kick to the stomach by a vicious horse. He was grooming a horse Thursday afternoon when struck. initial improvement gave way to worsening by Tuesday night, leading to death at 8 o'clock Thursday. Flourishing Industry in Grundy and Potatoes: farmers report large yields of 100 to 125 bushels per acre with strong prices, many workers hired to bag and load produce. Cedar Falls canning factory closed after a successful pea season, processing 550000 to 110000 cages of corn. 200000 cans sold beyond what was canned, legally.
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