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Newspaper
Inter County Journal
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1906
Page
8
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A cropped OCR fragment mentions individuals and dates in an unclear context. It references August and a family name or place, with scattered proper nouns. The readable portion points to a possible local notice or obituary fragment but lacks coherent events or actions.
A fragment reflects on early love and hypocrisy in confession, noting a woman weighing truth and social ties. It also weaves in a dated ad for laundry starch and household goods, mentioning Madame Emile de Kardin and a Rochefoucauld-like sentiment about affection and means, with brief product pitches.
Debility symptoms include weakness fatigue dizziness and sleep problems caused by digestive or nervous issues. Testimonial from Lula M Metzger of Watertown NY credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength after a year of decline. The pills claim to build new blood and support organ function and nerves, available by mail order from the Williams Medicine Co.
President Roosevelt announces cabinet reorganization with Bthan Allan Milchcock retirement and James Garfield named to succeed him as commissioner of corporations Herbert Knox Smith to move to Garfield's post Richards of the general land office also to retire March 4 1906 as the president seeks a fresh start in the administration.
The president urged Hitchcock to accept the France ambassadorship, but he insists on absolute rest and will resign March 4. Garfield to succeed Hitchcock as commissioner of corporations. Sm ith to become commissioner. Moody named to Supreme Court, succeeding Hinings Josse. Moody earlier served as attorney general and secretary of the Navy.
A 70 year old man shot and killed himself at his Drytown home after years of attention from Miss Kate, who refused his marriage proposal as they were first cousins. The death followed several months of courtship and an unfulfilled romance ending in suicide.
Unclear report details an alleged slayer escaping from a jail near Howling Green with mentions of Homer Bulger and James Rolex, tied to the Marv shind case and Perryshores location. Names and places are fragmented and uncertain in this OCR text.
Two generals sustained injuries during a covert military experiment in Spain. Reports indicate valor and resilience amid confusion as allied units reassess safety protocols and seek clearer guidance following the incident.
The Kansas Supreme Court rules in favor of the Missouri Kansas & Texas Railway in a dispute over 200 foot right of way granted in 1866. Thousands of acres across Geary Morris Lyons Coffey Woodson Allan Neosho and Labette counties are affected including White City Emporia Burlington Chanute Parsons Chetopa and Council Grove. The decision says land outside the 100 foot patent width belongs to the railroad and may displace occupants. appeal to the U S Supreme Court is anticipated.
In Spring Green Wisconsin authorities halted a mob before it could lynch Thomas Taf, accused of assaulting Mrs Edward Franke. Hall was brought for hearing and transported to Mundison Wednesday as officers protected the prisoner from a raging crowd lingering near the jail. The 4:80 train departure prompted a rapid retreat by would be attackers, with constables and Hall reaching the train safely.
A blaze raged at the Lehigh Valley Coal company docks at 100th Street and Commercial avenue, threatening a more widespread fire. Fifty thousand tons of coal burned, with property loss estimated at 957000 across two square blocks. Local authorities reported extensive damage to the coal stock and dock facilities.
Royal yacht Vie rt anchored off Bulthead Sunday with King Haakon of Norway Queen Mawd and Crown Prince Olaf aboard Windsor Castle to host no royal guest. Potoriu and Alhe.
The international fair closed Sunday, the most successful meeting in its eight years history. Attendance averaged 59,000 per day with crowds reaching 78,000 on special occasions.
Milwaukee reports thirteen dead and 21 injured as Wisconsin deer season begins, outlining hunting accident records for Wisconsin and upper Michigan since Sept 1. The piece notes most accidents arise from carelessness and cites harsher Michigan manslaughter laws as reducing blameworthy killings. It mentions potential Wisconsin legislative action.
A 116 pound youth robs the rear Pullman on the Golden State Limited near Slater Missouri, taking about 70 from passengers after sparing women. He threatens further raids until the conductor locks the car and he escapes into the night crying good night kiddos.
Paris discusses the 1908 vital statistics showing a declining birth rate. Authorities note marriages rise slightly since 1904, yet large families are discouraged. A national association urges public recognition for couples with more than three children and protection for those who do. Son of rich Pittsburg merchant shot. Henry Firth Smith, 95, killed by a burglar at his father's East End residence.
A sneak thief entered Robert Dey's James Street residence while the family dined and stole a jewel box containing diamonds and jewelry. A separate item reports Mrs Estelle Bristol charged with arson attempting to burn a five story tenement at West One Hundred and Ninety fourth Street Saturday night.
Eleven indictments handed to Judge Lochren allege railroad rebates to grain firms and individuals. The Great Northern leads with four indictments and about 16 counts, followed by the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Omaha line, Wisconsin Central, and Minneapolis St. Louis lines with varying counts. Receiving firms named include W P Devernaux, McCaull Dinsmore, Minneapolis Ames Brooke, and Duluth Milling. Details tie rebates to Spencer Grain and other parties.
Federal grand jury in Pittsburgh returns indictments against J. Jay Dean Charles T. Close and Frank T. Hmmatt officials and workers at Shelby Steel Tube Co charging conspiracy to defraud the government with boiler tubes for battleships. Thirty counts cover 1892 to 1905 with defective tubes placed on boilers used on twelve war vessels including the Louisiana during President Roosevelt’s Panama trip.
In a Madison Street fire on a Thursday night a New York tenement family named Ginsberg perished from smoke and flames on an upper floor while over 50 women were led to safety from lower floors. Firemen carried residents down ladders and searched halls and stairs as the blaze cut off escape routes.
Madison attorney general Sturdevant announced plans to sue Burlington, Hiawatha Central, and Green Bay and Western railroads to recover years of unpaid license fees. The action mirrors others against rail lines, dating back two decades. In Des Moines, Henry Dewitt, a Bank of Sully cashier, was killed instantly and Frack Sherman, the cashier, is expected to die after a separate automobile crash.
London reports King Edward celebrated his sixty fifth birthday at Sandringham on Friday in private with his family. He appeared in good health and was the recipient of numerous congratulatory messages from the public and officials.
Lizzie Vincent Thomas of Fairmount Walden's Ridge Tennessee reports dramatic relief from running sores on feet and limbs after using Cutleura Remedies. She notes initial treatment by a prominent physician for eczema, then exclusive use of Cutleura Soap Ointment and Pills, saving trips and costs from the mountain.
Article notes twelve billion dollars in gold mined over 600 years with the US holding up to 1.5 billion. It shifts to medical ad copy praising Catarrh Cure from F J Chaney, Toledo, claiming constitutional treatment and a $100 reward for cures, alongside Tonics and constipation pills.
The article traces the leap year privilege to a 13th century Scottish act granting women the right to speak and pursue a husband under penalty, then shifts to a modern note on laundering. It extols how starch, specifically Defiance Starch, improves fabric stiffness and appearance, encouraging proper home laundering.
Paul D Cravath chairman of the tenement house committee of the Charity Organization society report finds a close canvass shows New York tenements contain 367000 rooms without windows.
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