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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
4
Robbery of Mine Payroll By Highwaymen
A $3000 monthly payroll delivery was attacked near the public square. Three men accosted miner payroll keeper Freer and seized satchels. Two robbers fled with the money, while a running pursuit ended with two held after a brief gunfight. One thief escaped, described as tall and dark complexioned, about six ten, in brown clothing. Officials withheld names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otta If mM Brogrer
Fim
Vani
Ahd
Gin‘doln Mining
Company
Sherefff
Frobrer
Detroit Interurban Car Crashes Into Store Injuring Dozens
An interurban car bound for Detroit derailed by defective rails struck near thirty first street, plowed into a brick storefront causing heavy damage and wounding about forty people. Two are reported serious as ambulances transported victims from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Ann
Arbor
Jacksons
Jackson
Michigan, Avenue
Thirty-First Street
A. Silberstein
Riot Marks Tennessee Republican Convention at Nashville
At the Tennessee Republican convention in Nashville, pandemonium erupted with about a dozen fist fights between Evans and Brownlow factions. Police restored order. one black man and one white man were arrested. The Brownlow-Oliver Wing later convened at the state capitol to select delegates and praised Taft and others without endorsing a candidate. Evans faction met separately, appointed credentials, and adjourned to Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Re Publicae-etate
Nashville
Tenn
Evans
Brownlow
Brownlow-Oliver
Taft
Hughes
Fairbanks
Cannon
Foraker
A& Ecreden
Tials
Thuraday
Rescuers Save 62 From Roof at 435 Bowery New York
Two police officers rescued 62 members of a family from the roof of their rising home at 435 Bowery in New York early Wednesday. The dramatic effort bridged a dangerous gap as bystanders watched a singular rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob ‘Shalkow
Amily
Bowery
Newark
Morgan Visits Rome for Royal Audience
P. Morgan attended a Rome restaurant event hosted by Lloyd B. Rome. The visit included a formal audience with King Victor and a reception honoring Mr. Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Morgan
Rome
Morgan
Lloyd B
Morgan Will
Reea
King Victor
Plot Against Bank Ends With Depositors Run in New York
Police report a Black Hand led plot to pressure Italian banker Pasquale Pati in Elizabeth Street. Depositors swarmed the Pati bank amid fear of retribution after Pati killed Francesco Pelletro, a reported member. A run shifted to F Rccritelli & Son, causing their doors to close as officers restored order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ak Tand
Gotha
Black Hand
Pasquale Pati
Hlizabeth Street
New York
Géuth
Prancesco
Onj
Pati Bank
Pati
Pelletro
Wise End Night Riding Ends After Tobacco Society Agreement
An informal accord between American Tobacco Co and the Society of Equity executive committee in Winchester Kentucky ends night riding. The deal reportedly buys 1906 and 1907 crops for 16 and 18 cents per pound, totaling about 89 million pounds stored in warehouses across the White Burley district for 1906 and 1907, with no crop planting planned for 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
American Tobacco Company
Society of Equity
Winchester
Society’ of Equity
Agaetican Tobacco Company
New York
White Burley
Governor Hughes not to grant Christer Gillette reprieve
A strong statement denies any foundation for reports that Governor Hughes will grant a reprieve for Christer Gillette. The governor would not comment, and most believe he will not intervene in the execution at Auburn next week for the murder of Grace Brown at Big Moose Lake two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
New York
Christer Gillette
Auburn Prison
Grace Brown
Big Moose Lake
Cigarette Smoking Rise Alarms British Army Leaders
Lieutenant General Grenfell, commander in chief in Ireland, has issued orders urging earnest action to curb cigarette use among troops. Reports from higher officers indicate health of enlisted men is seriously impaired by smoking, jeopardizing efficiency and discipline across forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenfell
Ireland
Cabinet approves visit to China for battleship fleet
At Tuesday's cabinet meeting it was decided to accept China's invitation for the battleship fleet to visit that country on its return voyage from the Pacific. It was also decided that no further invitations for the fleet will be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Pacific
John W. Stewart Named to Vermont Senate Vacancy
John W. Stewart of Middlebury, former Vermont governor, was appointed to the United States Senate by Governor Fletcher D. Proctor to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Redfield Proctor. Stewart has accepted the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Vermont
United States Senate
Fletcher D. Proctor
Redfield Proctor
Stéwart
Smallpox Outbreak Reported Across Illinois Schools
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate widespread smallpox concerns in Illinois schools with references to San SQ86 and Shippy. details are severely garbled but point to active health issues impacting multiple campuses and authorities in Missouri and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
San Sq86
Ex-convict burglar and forgery case linked to love letter
In Des Moines and Vinton a man named Raymond, an ex convict, sent a love letter to Mrs. Madde Bowlby. He was discovered after Mrs Bowlby showed it to his deserted wife. The decoy letter led to his capture. Raymond pleaded guilty to forgery and admitted prior burglary terms in Clayton and Hrmer counties and received a fifteen year sentence. The judge is Judge McHenry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Raymond
Madde Bowlby
Des Moines
Vinton
Reymond
Stayer
Port Dodge
Mc Henry
Barber Would Die Logsdon Shoots Self in Marshalltown
John C. Logsdon a 42 year old barber of Marshalltown attempted suicide on a Thursday afternoon in the Anderson barber shop near the Marshalltown State Bank after his wife said she was tired of caring for him. He shot himself in the left lung and was taken to the hospital after Ross Co Hubbard of Marshall Oil summoned doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
John C. Logsdon
Logsdon
Anderson
Ross Co. Hubbard
Marshall Oil Company
Hubbard
Son Arreste d for Patricide After Longe Chase Whitbeck Captured
Walter Whitbeck, aged son of Ardod Whitbeck, was brought back in custody of Sheriff Culven from Duluth after being caught as he prepared to flee to Canada. He spoke little about the brutal murder on his farm north of West Unilen, showing a cold indifferent demeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase W. Whitbeck
Duluth
Walter Whitbeck
Connecion
Ardod Whitbeck
West Unilen
Culven
Canada
Young Whittbeck
Sherif Culver
Sherstr
Whitbeck
Hayes
Large Alimony Granted Amid Desertion Case
Divorce granted to Mary Brett on grounds of desertion from A. H. Brett. The couple, prominent Mason City social figures, involve alimony totaling 4800 dollars with 1800 cash and 3000 in city property valuation. A. H. Brett, son of William Brett, is a noted stock breeder and cattle raiser. They have been separated for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Brett
Mary Brett
Mason City
Brett
William Brett
Escaped convict caught near Laurel in schoolhouse
Sheriff officers captured Wednesday a man three miles southeast of Laurel in a schoolhouse. He is believed to be an escaped convict from the North Dakota penitentiary at Bismarck. The prisoner gave the name Lemient but matches John G. Page, wanted by North Dakota with a $5 reward offered for capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catchan
Laurel
North Dakota
Bismarck
Id Lemient
John G. Page
Veteran Robert B Williams Dies After Runaway Team Crash
Terole veteran Robert B Williams of Marshall town and Civil War veteran died three hours after being struck by a runaway team. He was 60, a member of the soldiers home, and was hurled against a telephone pole during the incident. He survived by three daughters and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terole
Kiled
Robert B. Williams
Marshalltown
Williams
Tie
Hunter Loses Hand In Des Moines River Ducking Accident
Humboldt resident Hunter’ s misfortune follows a duck hunting trip on the Des Moines River after a gun misfire. Amputation of a hand occurs during a rapid medical transfer to Port Dodge amid reports of ongoing local strife and further violent incidents involving Howard County Times editor L. P. Bath and barber shop assault by A. CG Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WI Axelsen
Humboldt
Des Moines
Port Dodge
Cresco
L. P. Bath
Howard County
Klod at Matrimony Ends in Razor Attack
Lawrence Hina of Quinton, aged 76, slashed his throat during a troubled matrimonial venture. He was rushed to a hospital with a slight chance of recovery. Newell Methodists report thirty new members from recent union meetings led by evangelists Anta M Greazan and Elizabeth Merntf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klod
Lawrence
Quinton
Newell Methodists
Methodist Episcopal Church In
Newell
the Evangelista
Anta M
Murder trial ends with acquittal and self defense claim
Passeeen NIFL acquitted of murder after jury verdicts. Dr Brundidge remains charged with manslaughter as the defense wins a new trial motion. Witnesses describe Brundidge pursuing editor Sniff over a disputed article with threats before the shooting, while distance and weapon angles vary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mau
Th Sniff
Mey News
Bruhdyidge
Bnit
Fbspie
Brundigo
Madster Sniff
Anther Man
Dov
Brunsdige
Snife
Snitt
Brundige
Nother the Brundige
Forged Des Moines Diocese Letter Shocks Episcopalians
A forged letter claimed Bishop T. Morrison delegated Mrs. Simon Cassidy to select a new rector for St. Thomas in Des Moines, print dated from Davenport, and caused church factions to flare. Morrison denied involvement stating he arrived in Davenport after a two week absence and did nothing regarding the Des Moines rectorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des
Molties
Pigeon
Palian
T. Ng Morrison
Simon Cassidy
St. Thomas
Des Moints
Everist Hatchell
Iha
Ishop Morrison
Des Maines Moniny
Davenport
Morrison
Des Moines
Masonic Semi Centenary Celebrated in Dubuque
The Mostre lodge of the Masonic order celebrated its 50th anniversary in Dubuque on Thursday night. Of thirteen charter members all but Senator William Allison have passed away. Allison sent regrets and briefly recalled notable events tied to the order. Charter members listed include Allison Pry Gaines Herran Guilbert Smith Clarke Minshall Belcher Gates Cram Utley Van Pelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bal
Diba
Mostre
Masonic Order
Dubuque
Willam
Allison
Order
William
George IT. Pry
William H. Gaines
I. J. Herran
Guilbert
John W. Smith
Wiliam Slyde Clarke
R. PP. Minshall
Charles §. Belcher
J. IF. Gates
Dewitt Cram
H. T. Utley
James C. van Pelt
Young Attorney Walter Weaver Missing From Tawa City
Walter Weaver, a young attorney and son of Judge S Weaver of the supreme court, vanished about a month ago after planning a two week business trip including Iowa City and Des Moines. Relatives report attempts to locate him with no contact, and his wife reportedly heard from him in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Weaver
Walter , Weaver
Tawa City
S. Mr Weaver
Supreme Court
Iowa City
Des Moines
Omaha Litle
Fraud Alleged as Watertown Man Indicts Ames Judge
Watertown resident A H Shuman claims James W B Judge of Ames swindled him out of 200 acres near Watertown. He says an Ames restaurant property was to exchange for South Dakota land and that he was deceived. Judge was arrested and released on $2000 bond signed by his brother, a wealthy merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Mit
Towan
A. H. Shuman
Des Moines
James WB
Ames
Shuman
South Dakota
Ab ‘Oune
Slander suit filed by farmer Hoffman against real estate man Agnes
Frank Hoffman of Wentfield township sues Matthew Agnes of Akron for 5000 dollars alleging slander at a public sale in the area. Hoffman claims Agnes called him a damn thief and a dead beat in a heated exchange. The case highlights a dispute involving a well known Democratic politician and local business leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hoffman
Wentfield Township
Graft Scandal Report From Mason City
A young man claiming Clayton as his name allegedly engineered graft among Mason City merchants and others, after losing a limb in a hospital. The scheme involved deception and financial manipulation, estimated between 75 and id—details incomplete due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Clayton
Blavet
Fragmented 19th Century History Snippet Summary
A garbled OCR fragment lists events across centuries including treaties with Taetians, Massachusetts colony notes, attacks on Groton, wind velocity inventions, American privateering, a British force seizure of stores, Benedict Arnold resigning, Uranus discovery, New Orleans fire, Napoleonic actions, the end of US-UK land operations, and 19th century political and military notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peelkskilt
Benedict Arnold
ATSI
Uranus
New Orleans
Etruria
Napolwon
Duke of
House of Commons
Coliad
Jesus
Montreal Road of Trade
Miest Leain
Ningate, Bridge
Kansas
Lueckhow
Sir Colin Campbell
Senate
Ravsisas
Lecompton
Farm News Nubbins and Cattle Shipments Rise
Montima stockmen prepare for heavy cattle shipments to early markets amid excellent winter conditions. State funds allocated to educational institutions. Des Moines based Veterson Heat Light and Water Company facing suit to supply electric service to farmers. North Dakota wheat convention endorses durum price protections. Cashel elected president and Atkinson secretary. Minnesota boosts timber sales. Wisconsin fair group donates grounds for an agricultural school and domestic science department. Holman elected president with plans for $11000 expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montima
Hegister Schmit
Ifvlena
Monte
Stile
Lown Wails
Veterson Heat, Light and Water Company
Des Moines
Town Falls
Alden
Grand Forks
N. D
North Dakota
Cashel
Atkinson
Bismarck
Jynnter
State of Minnesota
Tf Taisen’ Parke
Vontiaetor
Li Crosse County
Wis
Asguya
Liodl
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Tobacco Trust
Kentucky Society of Equity
Mercy
Tor Gillette
Gov. Hughes
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Bishons
Masonic Seme-Cientenniata
Young Attorney Missing
Wrymouth
Massachusetts Colony
Groton
Mass
Tneiins
Wolfius
Conorras
England
Kingdom of Italy
Waly
Victor Matmantieh
Grant
Shoruaus
Coldshore
Seboueld
Perry
Stowum
Sherman
Bentonville
N.C
America
High
Johnson
Paris
Alexander IT
Russia
Eacthauake
Costa Rica
Gibraltar
Walter Wellman
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Mittsburg
Howe Duns
the Weekly Historian
Nubbins
Farm News
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