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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment shows a bank related notice or message including words like Bank, Editor, Baltimore. The readable portion hints at a perilous or urgent communication tied to a series received by the bank, with references to Mitchell and Lea.
Terre Haute and Sanford case details reveal H F McDonald indicted for dynamiting churches. The trial ended with a guilty charge of arson and a gunfight as McDonald shot at Prosecuting Attorney James A Cooper and officers, wounding Detective Sam Dwyer and others.
The Department of Agriculture, under Secretary James Wilson, will establish a denatured alcohol program. Dr H W Wiley is assigned to equip a unit with vats and engines and run it to showcase distilling methods for farmers. An exposition in Omaha may host a government school of denatured alcohol if Congress authorizes funding.
Testimony from magazine advertising managers in Chicago shows rates for ad space vary, a point central to the government's case that railroads violated interstate commerce laws by paying for ads with transportation. The proceedings will help form facts for a suit seeking an injunction to stop the practice.
The Southern railway and allied lines imposed a 2 1/6 cent fare in Tennessee on Wednesday. The rate will run for one year to test profitability. Louisville and Nashville and Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis began attaching coupons to all tickets in the state, granting rebates for the difference between the old rate and the Southern price, pending Supreme Court ruling on the Alabama rate law.
Ross Freemian, 28, acquitted in Judge Brentano’s court by reason of somnambulism and epilepsy. He was charged with breaking into the home of Fred Folger and attacking Folger in the kitchen when surprised by the intruder.
Representatives of twenty four breweries in St. Louis and vicinity and of the brewery workers unions have signed new contracts ending a strike of 3500 workers that had lasted over three weeks. Strikers will be put to work under the settlement as soon as possible.
Dispatch from Ferie Wednesday reports upheaval in Haytl with reports of disorder and political tension. Local observers name factions and concerns over security. The situation remains fluid with uncertain outcomes.
A broken OCR shows ten workers overcome in a blaze at the Cudahy plant. Emergency crews responded as conditions remained serious with reports of several injuries and ongoing containment efforts.
The United Mine Workers and operators suspend work as wage talks stall amid minor disagreements. A large coal surplus and favorable conditions reduce urgency for a prolonged strike. The shift follows historic unit rules and recent state-by-state agreements, with Western Pennsylvania Ohio and Illinois resisting a nationwide Interstate convention.
Struck by a Whitehead torpedo fired from its own tube during target practice off Pensacola Florida the torpedo boat Blakely suffered four large jagged holes below the waterline on the port side The ship was towed to dry dock a board of inquiry was named to investigate The torpedo swerved after 100 yards circle and struck Blakely near the navy yard mattresses and bedding were used to stem the flooding
At midnight on Tuesday Britain dissolved forty five year old volunteer forces and introduced the territorial army under War Secretary Haldane. Veterans gathered at headquarters for farewell dinners and ceremonies while celebrating the transition and the first enlistments into the new service, with many regiments shifting over to the new force.
Solomon Carter of Kokomo Ind sues David Yarris for 1000 dollars claiming he was deceived into eating goose eggs thinking they were chicken eggs. He alleges nervous shock and permanent disabilities from the deception.
Mrs W Haabeth of Denver died by suicide at her son’s home after years of ill health. The event occurred as her husband was being laid to rest, amid a mood of weary waiting for death.
A resolution urging the Dominion government to acquire all railway lines in Nova Scotia and integrate them into the intercolonial system as branches was unanimously approved by the provincial legislature.
Anna Gould reports Madame Gould is ill with bronchitis and stomach troubles. The note notes nervous restlessness and a Tuesday timing in the apartments, with a lighthearted line about a fun scene.
Fragmented OCR text describes an event praising a person named Singdy and mentions American themes. No clear date, place, or organization is legible. The item appears to be a brief local piece highlighting an honor connected to an American context.
Peterson Hasser reports on Jeffurgon’s water plant owned by the city. The 15 year old system carries $14,560 debt with $12,000 due in five years and only about $2,000 on hand. Creditors foresee bankruptcy risk while residents lament squandered public funds and warn a franchise to private bidders might have saved the city. The Jefferson Bee details the tax and rate burdens blamed on municipal ownership.
A 1907 case in Pisgah involved Leo Chapman suing a Pisgah department store for 50000 damages after a coal oil can exploded during a purchase, igniting a fire that killed Mrs. Chapman and severely injured two children. The jury awarded 2000 for the loss of Mrs. Chapman’s labor and society until her death. a new trial was granted. The case against Standard Oil awaits the September federal term in Council Bluffs.
Judge Reed in federal court at ubuquet Thursday decided cases involving fifteen land suits tied to the May 12 1864 act granting lands to aid railroad construction in the west. About 400000 acres were offered to the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway. settlers with residence priority win possession under the act.
The Clay County board of supervisors voted last Friday to install an experimental farm station at Spencer. R. T. W. Musher from the State Agricultural College at Ames advised the plan. An appropriation of 300 dollars was approved and a college representative will oversee planting of the experimental crop.
After a tied vote between M. 7. Clovis and incumbent R. J. Kewin, a coin toss determined the winner. Kewin secured the mayoralty and will return as Grunwald’s chief executive.
Judge Smith of the district court at Mason City ordered the release of Joseph Snyder from Fort Madison penitentiary. Snyder had been sentenced to twenty years for house breaking, an appeal to the supreme court contended he was not the correct man identified in the house entry. The court granted discharge as requested.
Marshalltown public schools have been invited to send a display to the International Art Congress in London. Superintendent Palmer endorses the plan with Miss Charlotte Reed assembling works from kindergarten to high school, including student crafts. Marshalltown is one of 100 U.S. cities selected, and the only Iowa community with an exclusive manual training display.
Reports swirl that Saindring, a cashier from the First State bank at Corwith, may be tracked by family and Des Moines relatives. Mysterious evening visits to his wife, threats of estrangement, and rumors of foul play have lingered, though recent calm follows sightings of a Des Moines relative and quiet exchanges between Mr and Mrs Standring.
A sensational lawsuit filed in a local court seeks 20000 damages from Wes Della Le Davies against several defendants including district figures Geo Andrews constable and church trustees. The case stems from the removal of a Methodist church chorister and music instructor amid serious accusations, with notice served on the parties.
At Rock Rapids on March 1 council enacted an ordinance requiring examination of all cows from which milk or cream is sold. Moen, a Chicago veterinary graduate, was deputized to test for tuberculosis and reports about 15 percent of examined cows affected. Some owners supported the testing, others resisted. Question rises whether the ordinance covers milk and cream used to make tea cream sold in town.
A year ago Clarion officials ordered a fire alarm whistle but it never arrived. The shipped device failed to materialize after months and through inquiries by railroads and locals. Recently Clarion received a replacement whistle from Wwaldogana that has now been installed.
Nicholas Mujler, 32, unmarried, employed at Decker & Sons packing plant in Mason City, was killed Tuesday morning when crushed between the elevator and the upper floor. He had come from Austin, Minnesota, three weeks ago.
Stewart Dunbar, a Des Moines insurance broker, fell onto a cable guard of railroad racks on Monday night. He caught his foot and was nearly crushed by an approaching handcar, but his alert actions and a warning signal from a passenger prevented the catastrophe.
The article reports on ongoing measures against bubonic plague, with Surgeon General Wyandins coordinating with authorities to contain the disease. It notes restrictions on fleet movement until the outbreak is controlled, details on flea collection, and extensive public health investigations across states and ports.
Illinois Republicans endorse Speaker Gannon for President and commend Gov. Deneen's administration. Iowa districts instruct delegates for Walt. Kentucky and Missouri factions split over candidates. Nebraska backs Taft, while Oklahoma delegates pledge support to any Taft option. Minnesota leans Taft but takes no formal indorsement. Democratic talks in Washington urge not tying delegations. Missouri resolution backs Roosevelt administration and names at large delegates to back Taft pattern.
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