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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1898

Page

2

KLUCKHORN TUDLISHEN NAMES IN GRAETTINGER ITEM

Local note from Graettinger Iowa references F KLUCKHORN amid brief items. The fragment hints at names and place but lacks full context or actions.

War footing urged for Ohio Michigan naval militia

Detroit reports Gov Pingree orders Michigan Naval Reserve uniforms and kits to ready the force for instant service. A plan seeks legislative funding though none exists now. Illinois follows with naval militia and National Guard placed on war footing per federal guidance.

Detroit Pingree Roosevelt Michigan Naval Reserve Adjt Irish Saginaw Michigan Naval Reserves Chicago Adjutant General Illinois Naval Militia National Guard

Michigan and Ohio Municipal Elections Report

Light turnout marked Monday elections in Michigan and Ohio. In Michigan, Democrat Edward J. Dempsey won the superior court judgeship over Republican John Galvin by 1,682 votes. Ohio cities leaned Democratic or Republican by small margins, with several prominent cities voting Democratic and others choosing Republican officers. Michigan towns mostly favored Democrats in larger cities while Republicans led smaller ones.

Ohio Michigan Cincinnati Edward J. Dempsey Superior Court John Galvin Sandusky Mansfield London Zanesville Fremont Wooster Upper Sandusky Galion Marysville Jackson Court House Massillon Ravenna Urbana Piqua Hlyrta Warren Mt. Vernon Derorr Mich Detroit Port Huron

Steamer Valencia Throws Stock Overboard at Sea

The Valencia returning from Copper River Alaska faced a severe storm on March 18. To save the ship and its 600 passengers, officers ordered twenty horses and nine cattle in a forward deck corral shot and cast into the sea as the vessel rolled. The storm subsided a few hours later.

Alaska Seattew Valencia Copper River Lord

Schaefer Defeats Ives In Big Three Cushion Match

Jacob Schaefer defeated Frank Ives 125 to 106 in a high-stakes three cushion billiards match in Chicago, a $100 side contest seen as a de facto championship. Schaefer’s brilliant play and Ives’s solid effort, marred by bad luck and kisses, highlighted the event while a second item notes Arthur Balfour addressing a Paris declaration question in the Commons.

Jacob Schaefer Frank Ives Wizard Ives Schaefer Loxpon House of Commons Arthur Balfour United States Paris Spain

Naval Board Buys Ten More Vessels For Auxiliary Cruisers

Washington orders ten vessels for auxiliary cruisers. The board purchased Carascas and Venezuela from Red D line, Kansas City from Savannah line, Yorktown Jamestown Princess Ann from Ol Dominion line, Si Sol and three others from Morgan line.

New York Washington Naval Auxiliary Board Carascas Venezuela Kansas City Yorktown Jamestown Princess Ann Dominion Si Sol Morgan Line

Death of Lord Hillingdon in Wilton Church

Lord Hillingdon Charles Henry Mills chairman of the committee of London clearing bankers died suddenly in church at Wilton on Sunday. Born in 1890, he was the son of the late Sir Charles Mills baronet and was elevated to the peerage in 1888. He was connected with the banking house Glynn Mills Co.

Lord Hillingdon Lonnon Hillingdon Charles Henry Mills Committee of London Clearing Bankers Wilton Charles Mills Glynn, Mills & Co

Enthusiasm in Havana as Spaniards enlist in volunteers

Massive enlistment by Spaniards in Havana boosts volunteer battalions. Despite this excitement, many depositors pull funds from banks as the treasury advances 800000 in gold to the Bank of Spain to cover expected contingencies.

Havana Spain

Shawneetown Levee Breach Causes Massive Flood Disaster

The Shawneetown levee failed Sunday afternoon, flooding the town for miles and causing many deaths. Initial estimates reported by Mt. Vernon and Chicago telegraph offices ranged from 100 to 200 missing or dead as relief boats carried food and medical supplies toward the stricken area. Crowds gathered at bulletin boards seeking word of relatives amid chaotic, unfolding casualty tallies.

Shawneetown Ill Chicago Long Distance Telephone Company Mt. Vernon Ind

Royal Family Plans Sudden Departure From Spain

German ambassador in Madrid reports the Spanish royal family fears an uprising if U S Spain tensions persist. Carlist forces grow active and a pronouncement by General Weyler and the military is feared. The royal family prepares to flee from royal castles with Alfonso sent to Sanlúcar de Barameda where a yacht awaits.

Brrumnt Madrid Terr von Radowitz Foreign Office United States Spain Weyler Alfonso San Lucar de Barameda

Brann and Davis Both Dead in Fatal Street Duel

Waco Texas reels from a deadly feud end as Captain Thomas Davis dies after a Friday street clash with John Brann. Davis accuses Ward, Brann's business manager, of shooting him while Brann is said to have been present. Ward is jailed on murder charges. Brann's funeral is held Sunday.

Waco Texas Thomas £. Davis Brann Davis Ward

Reorganizing Johnston Steel to form Lorain Steel

Cleveland reports the Johnston Steel Company reorganized with 14 million capital. A new Lorain Steel Company will take over, with the same officers in charge. The change consolidates $5 million first mortgages, $8 million preferred stock, and $6 million common stock.

Cleveland Ohio Johnston Steel Company Lorain Steel Company T Hose Johnston Company

Naval Recruits Leave St. Paul for East

The first northwest batch, forty one men, departed St. Paul on Sunday to join the navy in the east. Twenty more have been enlisted and will follow, with additional recruits to be accepted by the recruiting board. The group is described as sturdy, and the first recruit is notable for being born on July 4 in Scandinavia.

St. Paul Northwest Scandinava

Resignation of Illinois Guard Brig. Gen. Wheeler

Gov. Tanner requested Brig. Gen. Wheeler of the Illinois National Guard to resign, a move tied to permission given for the Seventh regiment to parade on St Patrick's Day. No official reason given, but linked to that parade episode. Sunflower Ranch Sale Near Mt Reno Reported Major Arizona Cattle Trade Crowley Garrett buys 4,000 head stock from J M Ward at about $200 per head. Li Hung Chang May Visit Europe Amid Port Arthur Cession Talks. Shanghai dispatch notes possible European trip. Japan to Peru: 800 workers sail as migrant laborers. Allen Mitchell Dies in Insane Asylum after past sensational act. Steve Brodie hoax death story circulates in New York.

Nesigns Illinois Guard Curcaco Tanner Wheeler Illinois National Guard Patrick Sunflower Ranch Puornix A. T Arizona J. M. Ward Mt. Reno Crowley & Garrett

Cuban Mass Meeting at Cornell College Mount Vernon

About 1000 students and Mount Vernon residents attended a Cuban mass meeting on Cornell College campus. Lieut. J J Waterman presided while Pross Morris North Nicholson Rev Dr J B Albrook and G F E Stinson spoke. Resolutions praised U S policy, pledged support for the flag and national honor, and sent to President McKinley.

Cornell College Mount Vernon Cornell Collece Mont Vernon J. J. Waterman Fourth United States Cavalry Pross Morris, North Nicholson J. B. Albrook McKinley

Novak Seeks County Aid for Transcript Costs

Attorney Milner acting for Frank Novak asked Judge Burnham in Belle Plaine for Benton County to furnish a transcript of the case heading to the state supreme court in October. The transcript spans about 1,000 folio pages and costs $400. Milner notes Novak is destitute. The judge ordered the county to cover all prosecution and defense costs, with a new trial believed likely in October.

Novak Milner Frank Novak Burnham Belle, Plaine Supreme Court Benton County

Condition of Ex-Governor Drake in Excelsior Springs

Ex Governor Drake remains in Excelsior Springs Missouri with mixed reports on his health. Doctors and friends agree he is not better than in January yet not worse, while he maintains hope and focuses on self care. He believes strength will improve and may count soon. General Drake stays hopeful and continues personal care.

Drake Excelsior Springs Ife

Record of a Schoolmaster

TL. M. Lucas a Stanhope resident has completed his 100th teaching term. He began at Fairview school on the Midway site in Boone County and taught one term in Indiana, besides many terms in Hamilton Webster and Boone Counties. He has taught in seventeen schoolhouses and taught about 1000 pupils.

TL. M. Lucas Stanhope Fairview Midway Boone County Indiana Hamilton Webster Boone

Fatal Accident Claims J A Lingle of Jewell

Fatal accident in Jewell as J A Lingle died after attempting to stop frightened horses pulling a coal wagon on a yard track. He jumped from the car he was unloading, missed the bridle, fell, and was trampled by the wagon.

J. A. Lingle Jewell Mr. Lingle

Tragedy as Wife and Son Shoot Man in Self Defense

In Cedar Rapids a 50-year-old agro extremist, Marion Sadler, was fatally wounded by a bullet to the body and stomach after a violent episode. The wife and son, claiming self defense, fired their shots while Sadler reportedly drank heavily and had previously fired at his wife. The夫 involved statements detail a chaotic sequence with Sadler threatening to shoot his son. The wife recovered a smoking item and shot Sadler to save her son.

Marion Sadler Nhe Sadler Fred Ife Aid Htler Sen

Farmers, bands, and barns in Iowa and beyond

The Geneva creamery reports rising business as new rail and farm labor demand grows across northwest Iowa. A Tama elevator replaces a burned structure, while Greene County plans to surrender its county fair for the Trans Mississippi Exposition. Calf and cattle sales yield high prices, with Shorthorn calves at $80 and a Polled Angus top of $276. A Wright barn fire, Wright homestead loss last fall, and a fatal saw accident near Jantar are noted. Grand Junction post office break in yields $33.60 in stamps. Red Oak to vote on $16,000 high school bonds April 12. Col J A Sawyer, ex-Sioux City resident, dies in Santa Cruz, Cal.

Geneva Tama North West Lowa Greene County Robert and Trenry Carteron Montgomery County Carey Iowa Black Hawk County North Dakota Manning Ohio Wright Carlow Joseph Dedie Northwest Ib Ty Marshall County Grand Junction Red Oak Col J. A. Sawyer Sioux City Santa Cruz Cal Hill

Des Moines House Ties Up Legislation In Busy Session

The Iowa General Assembly advanced and delayed bills as both chambers wrapped up work. Key actions included a $100,000 appropriation for Cherokee work, appointments to the board of control, and a war defense measure sending $500,800 to the governor. The Senate fixed biennial state receipts at $3,100,000 while the House approved a tax increase on express companies and set rules to limit bills to appropriations on ship session days.

House Stedemel Des Moines Senate Sountora Berry Ibertson Penroxe Vineh Ufetehkies Carroll Melfntyre Ie Senate Shaw Willa Larrabee K. G.inne John Cownie Board of Control Twitch William Uarria Bee Fohin Cownie T. Wiane General Assembly Executive Council Cheshire Tina Gon Mcftinley Congress Qonan Tee Assembly Baten Bim

Japanese Symbolism and the Accusing Mirror in Flowercraft

The article discusses Japanese symbolism, noting the accusing mirror as a moral test where ancestral spirits probe sins. It describes Japanese flower language and vase arrangements, with stems of varying lengths symbolizing earth, heaven, and the sun’s rays, all treated as a refined art in education.

Od Fana Japan Earth Heaven

Cowae Swit to Pasture in Maine Island Herd Tale

A Bath Enterprise account describes a peculiar Maine pasture story on an island where cows migrate to water when tides rise. The piece notes fifteen cows swimming toward their feeding ground, illustrating the animals’ adaptation and the newspaper’s local charm.

North Bath Maine Hwa Bath Enterprise

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