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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
2
The mine workers fear a near term suspension as operators may refuse to permit mining without an agreement. Officials warn Friday rejection could halt production, with conference discussions leading to potential action.
The Washington government reviews cipher dispatch mutilation claims between John H. Arenary the American charge at Managua and the State Department. Officials weigh steps to end the tense Central American situation as American warships monitor the region.
The Reno Nevada divorce ruling by Justice Orr holds both parties must be bona fide residents. Howland vs Howland involved service of papers during a brief visit, with the court declaring the action illegal. Local residents fear the decision will affect other cases and limit quick divorces in Reno.
A violent midwestern storm swept Lower Michigan with powerful winds and lightning. Dozens injured and at least eight dead as roofs were lifted, telegraph lines down, and trees toppled. masonry and barns struck by lightning. Deaths included a boy near Brighton and a 19 year old Benjamin Helmer near Tonti Mira. damage estimates approach fifty thousand dollars with widespread property loss and transportation delays across Michigan and nearby states.
The United States cruiser California arrived at San Francisco on Wednesday carrying passengers from the Pacific Mall Steamship company's liner Indigna, which was wrecked last Saturday at the entrance to Magdalena Bay, along with those rescued from the accident.
Clifford Wolford aged 16 playing a toy war game with five companions in Linton Indiana was fatally shot by Loren Hamilton aged 18. Hamilton attempted to kill himself but was restrained by another boy who took away his rifle.
A hurricane swept London Ontario Wednesday, injuring six pupils and fatally harming one. Amid the chaos, about 300 students escaped as the roof was damaged and a financial loss estimated at 60,600 dollars.
An incident in Aurora Illinois escalated as John Anderson, described as mentally distressed, armed himself with two public safety items and three hazardous devices. He fatally harmed a woman, narrowly missed killing her husband, and injured another woman before taking his own life.
James Q. Dinsmore lost control of his automobile on a Dayton road and plunged about thirty feet into the Miami River. Both occupants escaped with non fatal injuries in the dramatic crash witnessed by bystanders.
A garbled court note reports a physician's acquittal in a fraud matter. Chief Justice presided on a Wednesday session with men present. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the brief mentions a sum of 11,000 and a payment dispute.
Former Des Moines detective chief El Hardin, sentenced to three years for conspiracy and housed at Fort Madison prison, had his sentence upheld by the state supreme court. He left Des Moines six weeks ago for Los Angeles and was last seen in Spokane two weeks ago. He posted bond of 1250 dollars pending appeal and announced immediate surrender if the high court sustained the lower court. Authorities wonder if he fled to avoid execution of the sentence.
The legislative session heard impassioned speeches opposing the committee report on the Onegone hospitals. Allegations included assaults on white women by a man named Shine, abusive treatment of patients, baths in ice cold water, and brutal handling by attendants. The report was adopted by a close vote despite calls to postpone and a request for written refutation was denied.
An attacker described as a Greek man entered a country school after four, assaulted Miss Margaret Skow, a second teacher, with a knife as a farmer intervened. Dick Spinik, a Creek cement plant worker not from Mason City, was jailed after a two mile chase by a farmer posse. The intruder fled but was captured by authorities.
The site of the Midland theater ruins at Mort Dodge, destroyed by fire February 1, was sold by Des Moines Life Insurance to the Knights of Columbus for 8000 dollars. The three story building will serve as a business house on the first floor, lodge quarters on the second, and gymnasium and club rooms on the third.
Crowds in Morse county were surprised by special trains from Cedar Rapids and Davenport on Wednesday night. Delegations arrived with pugilists from Cedar Rapids and Chicago. A prize fight occurred with a knockout. Participants are unknown. The group departed after the bout.
Margaret Buchanan, four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Buchanan, Des Moines, Iowa, died suddenly after a brief illness. The editor aged in Des Moines was known across Northwestern Iowa and South Dakota. The text notes the family and mentions Tess and Bud Nang as well known in the region.
Robert Kinney a 28 year old Radcliffe man died after drinking poison bought last Friday. The deceased’s wife is away visiting Dieenee Germain of Tiprary Books. A library incident and unclear motive surround the scene as investigators seek a known suspect.
The legislature reports passage of a measure in the House and debate in the Senate on calendar placement. Senator Allen of Pocahontas urged calendar reference, but Senator Saunders blocked. The bill moves to the railroad committee with potential amendment to appoint by the governor rather than the attorney general. The House approved the Mil er bill taxing hospitals and allowing practice of all schools. a bill recognizing electrotherapy was defeated. The Senate approved the Proudfoot bill banning minors from smoking and holding adults liable for minor use on premises. Compensation awards were approved for Gustave Winter and John Joncas for hospital injuries, while a salary raise for legislators to 1060 was rejected.
John W. Barry of Cedar Rapids testified before the senate judiciary committee against a bill to probe a lumber dealer trust in Iowa. He denied the existence of a pool or price control agreement and argued the measure targets individuals. he clashed with questions as the panel pressed for proof.
Governor Carrol announces nine appointees for the new state board of education. Nominated are A B Funk Spirit Lake James H Trewin Cedar Rapids P J Holbrook Gnawa G S Allyn Mt Ayr Roger Leavitt Cedar Falls T D Foster Ottumwa BE Schoentgen Council Bluffs D D Murphy Elkader and George T Baker Davenport.
House leaders faced dismay as Speaker Feely named a lifting committee of five members deemed liberal on theNavour issue. Reps Inman and Willett fled a reconsideration motion as White revolution records worriedly faced possible erosion by the new panel. The current committees include White, Lee, Moore of Linn, Sullivan, Harding, Koontz and McDonald.
In a troubled Blanggar Sunday morning, Mra Grapps died instantly as her reconciliation with the Sehroedar family dissolved into tragedy. Dr. Schroader reportedly died from sudden grief after learning of the incident. A federal grand jury indicted Baloonkgenera for complicity in related criminal activity at Mary School Oleg.
United States Marshal and Sheriff arrested two men, a barber and a butcher, in Marshalltown on a charge of selling liquor to Indians. The suspects were taken to Des Moines for federal court envidgement. A former convict named Morgan is also detained on related petit larceny charges. Griffiths mother says her son spent time making bottled concoctions and was friendly with the Indians, whom she says liked him.
Senate indorses Saunders bill creating a policemen pension fund for 22 year veterans or injured officers with widow benefits of 26 dollars monthly. Appropriations total 1,006,000 with allocations to educational and state buildings. capitel grounds commission receives 3,000. House adopts resolution urging a constitutional convention to elect U.S. senators by the people. Inman Hil bill extends two years to second grade teachers' certificates without examination.
Senator Gilliland says he will vote for reconsideration of the commerce counsel measure with the condition that the governor appoint a man skilled in railroad-case trials and that no amendments are added. He notes current attorney general staff may not suit such prosecution and defends Mr. Lyon's work.
Tabor college will inaugurate a vigorous campaign for an increase in endowment and a maintenance fund. A meeting at Tabor on May will feature speakers Rev Myqad W. Long of Huron D and Rev WH Walcott of Sioux City Mayflower Church. The effort seeks a $6,000 yearly maintenance fund for five years and additional endowment to meet Carnegie’s offer of $20,000, contingent on valuing $76,000 more.
The June 18 baccalaureate at the state university in Iowa City will feature Dr. Shaller Matthewa, dean of the theological school at Chicago University, regarded as a leading national speaker. Also noted is Mrs. Dewey’s recovery from a recent operation, and a report of a white owl captured near Marshalltown by Ernest Hubler and Y J Brindis that shows signs of healing.
Fragmentary OCR text provides few readable facts about a Wednesday night event. No clear persons, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes are discernible from the provided lines.
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