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Newspaper
Inter County Journal
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1906
Page
3
In World's Work Charles W. Eliet argues that inherited wealth tends to disperse across generations as estates fracture. He says true leadership in a democracy comes from educated, morally strong individuals in public service, science, charity, and respected professions. The test is democracy's ability to nurture a large, capable elite.
The piece argues that colleges, including Brown where John Hay studied, often receive excessive credit for a notable alumnus. It suggests credit should go to family, home training, schools, and life experience, not just the college, noting generations of influence and the era’s commemoration practices.
The Landtag of Wurlenburg debates a bill requiring each municipality with 40 or more male workers under 18 to establish a commercial and trade school funded at 401 per attendee for at least three years. The measure, seen as a civic reform, faces opposition over youth eligibility and regional temper. The text also notes broader concerns about purity in feed and food imports impacting agriculture.
Three men were badly burned when natural gas exploded at the Carlson mine shaft, seven miles northeast of Des Moines. John Neal Malcolm Johnson and Gus Christison suffered burns to the head shoulders and face as workmen rushed to the surface and pulled them clear. Doctors Granville Ryan and Lamb treated the injured at the hospital after speedily transporting them by automobile. Temporary dressings were applied and earth was piled over the shaft to quell the fire.
Des Moines bank president and prominent businessman Miles Flynn of People's Savings Bank killed himself near Miles drug store at West Sixth and Locust streets. Authorities cite temporary insanity amid a known battle with neurasthenia and intestinal trouble. Flynn had been under guard in sanitariums and hospitals, repeatedly threatened self harm, and despite precautions, escaped, bought a revolver, and ended his life in a bathroom stall at the drug store.
Eldora's Harlow Rockhill of Conrad Grundy county known as the plant wizard has developed hybrid strawberry plants that bear fruit from runners in multiple stages. He claims a new plant can yield blossoms green buds green berries and ripe berries from spring to late fall, potentially providing fresh strawberries year round.
The Wright Hamilton Hardin convention at Iowa Falls reconvened on the 19th after two sessions failing to break a three week deadlock. Ballots show little change with Ward, Peterson, and Chase maintaining similar tallies from Webster City. An adjournment proposal was approved to reconvene August 15 in Webster City after the state Republican convention.
A farm hand aged 42 was struck and killed by a train 20 miles east of Titnconbe, Illinois while washing at the rail siding. The victim, identified as Gen Klos, was observed near a wagon and near the tracks when No. 2h train struck the man and car near the crossing. Investigating officials noted evidence on the scene and the accident is under inquiry.
A report from the county describes a deadly blaze on an interior stove that harmed Bert Madieanes and Mrs. fleary naither. The fire during a kitchen incident led to multiple injuries and the women were unable to escape, with passersby aiding as best they could.
A fragmentary note reports thirty Tartars killed in a clash, with unclear names and details. The readable items mention a possible battle or raid but lack precise dates locations or identifying parties. Further legible context is needed to confirm the event and involved entities.
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Des Moines reports a Knabensime airship will launch an auto air shipping exhibit at the Iowa State Fair. The craft is to sail over the state house dome on opening day, signaling Iowa's first successful aerial craft appearance. The fair promises stock and farm exhibits plus special features for all ages, with cow and cattle entries closing August and other deadlines on the 25th.
Fort Dodge activist W F Maher launches a campaign among state druggists to push new legislation on poisons and pure drugs. He notes twenty five existing laws need revision to curb theft and ensure proper regulation, aiming to unite local grocers with broader reform efforts.
Fragmentary text appears to describe a six month citation or charge but contains many garbled words and lacks identifiable names places dates or organizations. No cohesive factual details can be reliably extracted for a proper summary.
The day after a revolutionary address to the people, police block printing and curb distribution while deputies flee, crowds gather at Finland Station with limited protest. M Mouromtseff and Ilya Petrunkevitch appear. plans consider a provisional government and cabinet reshuffle to navigate the crisis.
Fearful telegraph message alerts Jewish federation president Zane that mass killings are imminent in Europe, with references to a massacre against Jews and warnings of bloodshed. Prime ministers and officials discuss preventive steps as tensions rise.
A garbled Rail security bulletin cites a series of collisions and injuries affecting passenger trains. Officials mention 289 collisions and 107 incidents linked to derailments or crossings, with calls for action and safety reviews across routes.
New York Russell Sage died suddenly Sunday at Cedarcroft Lawrence L I heart failure from age related illnesses. He would have turned ninety on August 4. Sage collapsed after a sinking spell at noon and died at 4 30 PM with Mrs Sage and family present, leaving an estate estimated around 80 million dollars. The veteran financier built a fortune starting in Troy New York and expanded into railroads and Wall Street trading with Jay Gould. his wealth and holdings were widely discussed despite his death. He was born in 1830 in Connecticut and began as a grocery clerk before becoming a prominent financier and broker on the New York Stock Exchange. His 1841 marriage to Maya Winn and later to Ollyla yielded two children.
A fatal head-on collision near Wochivil four miles west of Tant Yak between a freight train and an eastbound passenger train left twenty dead and many injured. Official reports cite wreckage removal and ongoing investigations as responders work at the scene.
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