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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1908

Page

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Striking Pensacola Railway Dispute Sparks Violent Clashes

A Pensacola railway strike turned violent as strikers attacked car crews and nonstriking workers. Reports say bottles, bricks, and shells were used, shots fired, and the mob pursued strikebreakers toward car sheds for over an hour. A proclamation and urging from officials sought to disperse the riot and restore order.

Helhe Ota Pensacola Pensatiie ‘Company Judg Ata Hy Hers Association Nf Et Wallway Eemypingos

Revolu- Efforts Spark Government Arousal in China

Fragmentary OCR reports rising unrest as revolutionary activity stirs government action. References to incandarian elements and Chinese aroused by revolutionary forces appear in a period Gazette. Names of several revolutionists and a large war are noted though details are unclear.

Revolu Boye

Russo-Turkish War Frontiers Eye Heavy Guns

Fragmentary OCR notes describe heavy guns likely to advance toward a Kays fortress in a Russo Turkish theater in 1877. The text mentions frontier movements, possible assault plans, and military action across interior Russia and Turkey, with emphasis on fortifications and imminent attack.

Russia Kays Itary

Salt Defenses and Railroad Reg legislation sparking union calls

Clarké, general counsel of Chicago and Ston Company, spoke to a large audience in Bellavite Ohio on rail regulation and its effects. He urged railroad workers to organize for defense, while Howell Chureday announced Fred Johnson of Newark as United States Infle telephone company receiver. The case involves an insolvent company filed for fifty thousand dollars amid stock market chatter. A separate item notes a man named Morgan, age 36, from Casapolis, MI, with a suicide incident and hog market prices at Sioux.

Clarké Chicago and Ston Bellavite Mico

Langdon Smtis Death Shocks New York Press

Langdon Smt, prominent New York newspaper man and war correspondent, died at his Brooklyn home of malignant erysipelas at age 50. A veteran of over twenty years with the World, Herald, and American, he covered the Cuban insurgency and the Spanish American War, witnessing Guantanamo, Caney, and San Juan battles. famed as an expert telegrapher for more than a score of years.

Langdon Smt New York Ead Brooklyn Mr. Smith New York World the Herald the American Cuba Guantanamo Hi Caney San Juan Smith

Evans to Gain Slowly From Complications

Rear Admiral Evans remains restless and did not sleep well on Thursday as his condition improves at the springs. Doctors McDonald and L. E. Philips report rheumatism nearly gone and general strength up but say other complications slow permanent recovery and they will not disclose specifics.

Evans

Long Fast Proves Fatal for Knute Olmstead in St Paul

Knute Olmstead of St Paul Minnesota died after fasting thirty one days in a bid to prove mind over matter. He reportedly starved himself to death while attempting a forty day fast to demonstrate his theory that mind controls the body.

Knute Olmstead St. Paul, Minn Olmstead

Lawsuit Dismissal Ends $30 Million Sugar Row

A federal judge in New York dismissed a $30 million lawsuit by Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Co accusing American Sugar Refining Co of conspiracy to ruin it. The ruling came Thursday from Judge Holt.

Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company American Sugar Refining Company Pennsylvania Company Pederal Judee Holt New York

Wife shoots self and husband fatally wounded in Pittsburg incident

Mrs. Hmmun Reig, 82, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot at her Pittsburg home. Her husband William F. Rela, 43, proprietor of the Economy hotel, was fatally wounded and reportedly confessed to firing during a quarrel.

Hmmun Reig Pittsburg Wiliam F. Rela Reis Ie

Grover Cleveland Illness Report Sparks Hope for Recovery

Grover Cleveland answered questions on Thursday about a rumor he is seriously ill. He said he has been unwell for a week but is much improved this week and hopes to be well within a few days.

Grover Cleveland Cleveland

Deserting Boldlera Wrecked Off Waleas South Seas Chase

In Honolulu a deserters group seized the schooner Lady and set course for the South seas before wrecking off Waleas. The soldiers face piracy and operating a lottery charges. Moris Mehmond and others were arrested in Cincinnati weeks earlier on related counts, facing fines totaling 22,200.

Honolulu South Seas Waleas Will Moris Wmehmond Cincinnati

Fragmentary Local Item Shipping a Broken Item

A damaged OCR snippet mentions a broken object referenced as a busting or breaking incident. The readable fragments include a name like Chinaza and terms suggesting a trade or material description. No clear date, place, or outcome is established in the legible text.

Last Chapter in Remarkable Tombtes Suse

The article recounts a long hidden case where John Taylor faced charges for the murder of Thomas. After a two continent search and decades, Taylor’s new identity was revealed only to a few officials. Justice Clearwater and District Attorney Cunningham moved to dismiss the indictment as all key witnesses were dead.

Tvestery Ives Stud Olltzer New York John ‘Taylor Thomas Atir Taylor Wes Rebbitaiedt al Ingstan Supreme Court Clearwater W. C. Howard el Troy Tay- Inyator Thy W A. Cunningham Edward Mr. Clearwater Mr. Cunningham Lyon Pulis Aasistunt Conaral Co Lyon Ality Promney Valley Alate

Panic at Newark School Stirs Fear of Black Hand

Panicked mothers and shouting crowds overwhelmed the Newark school as Black Hand threats to blow up the building prompted a daylong closure. Two children were seriously injured in a chaotic rush as police restored order after gates were torn down and pupils fled.

Tiallan Secon Newark Staia

Foreigners Demand Work At Chicago City Hall

A crowd of about a hundred unemployed men marched to Chicago City Hall on Wednesday calling for jobs. They sought access to Mayor Busse but were redirected to charities. instead they formed a line outside the building. A rumor of a larger influx prompted police to deploy, but the group dispersed orderly after orders.

Chicago Busse Bureau of Charities

Cut the Cotton Acreage Declares South Farmers Urged to Cut

Harvest Jor dan president of the Southern Cotton Growers association urges a 33 percent reduction in cotton acreage. He warns prices will be low next fall unless farmers cut plantings and hold remaining cotton.

Tne South Harve Jordan Southern Cotton Growers’ Association Jordan

Fatal stabbing and possible self-kill in Kokomo

Fatally hurt by former lover Worley Osborn in Kokomo Indiana on Wednesday Falry McChin Miller was attacked in bed Osborn entered the miller home and fatally hurt the woman as she lay in bed Osborn fled and has not been captured authorities fear he may have killed himself after the act

Mita. Falry McChin-Miller Kokomo Ind Worley Osborn Osborn Milter Hole

A Wholesale Expulsion at Clement College

At Clement College chapel services in Columbia on Wednesday, 457 sophomores and freshmen were expelled along with 48 juniors expelled last Friday. The purge cited insubordination connected to an April Fool prank.

Clement College Columbia Claszee Cruse

New York Heiress Weds Italian Parliament Member in Rome

Miss Afinette Loeb daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Loeb of New York married Signor Arturo Luzatto a member of the Italian parliament in Rome on Wednesday. Signor Luzatto is wealthy and has iron interests in Tuscany.

New York Rome Afinette Loeb Charles Loeb Signor Arturo Luzzato Signor Luzzzato Tuscany

Januber Company Fined for Rebates on Rail Shipments

Federal judges fined Stearn Salt Lumber Co of Ludington Michigan twenty thousand dollars for decanting rebates from Pere Marquettes railroad shipments. Adee to Tony Barape Alvey A Adee, second assistant secretary of state, left Washington on an annual trip to Europe. He will be absent about two months.

Januber ‘Company Khuppen Stearn Salt Ung, Lumber Company Ludington Mich Pere Marquetts Hetty Adee Tony Barape Alvey A. Adee Exc Bretary Washington Wedneagay Europe Niently

Imperial ruling on bank liability in Iowa case

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that savings banks incur liability for commercial paper sold by other banks, clarifying that lacunae in the Towns­tate statute must be read with a related provision. The decision affects Des Moines and Corning banks amid its statewide attention.

Supreme Anurt Imwa Towa Nations Bank Des Moines Corning Savings Bank District Court Adams County Corning Bank Iowa National Bank LaRue Mabie

Creston Woman Held After Drunken Threats Turn Fatal

Police report a Creston woman found seated by a chalk line in her home while her husband, William Parmalve, slept nearby with a knife. He had returned drunk and threatened murder if she crossed the line, causing a fainting spell before officers arrived. Parmalee was jailed on attempted murder charges.

Creston Pollce Willam Purmalve Ho Wamfa Parmatee

Young man shoots doctor in early morning incident

Marshalltown report states H W Monny a known trepith of Eidora shot Edward Nuckolls as he tried to enter Nuckolls home. The victim, Emeny, is in emergency hospital with uncertain outcome. Emeny is linked to a bitter custody battle between Frank W Crockett and Fannie Wisner Crockett of Des Moines.

Eaxneny Mariot Marshalltown H.W. Mony Eidora Edward Nuackolis Emeny Nuckolls Frank W. Crockett Des Moines Mia Fannie Wisner-Crockett

Woman Hangs Self in Maurice Home

Mrs. Van Beynum of Maurice, wife of a prominent Orange City retired merchant, committed suicide at her home on Wednesday. She hanged herself with a rope after tying a noose to a rafter while her husband was away. She was 69 and had been in poor health for months. despondency over health is blamed as the cause.

Maurice Acs Wm. van Beynum Orange City van Beynum

Rock Rapids Mayor Orders Slugging of Slot Machines

Rock Rapids mayor Bradley issues orders that all slot machines must leave town and gambling in any form be stopped. Saloons have been notified to operate legally or face trouble as the new mayor seeks to restore order. Owners of slot machines have complied and saloonkeepers are ready to obey.

Bradley Rock Rapids

Warmers Cereal company holds annual meeting at Sloan

At Tuesday afternoon's regular meeting, Warmers Cereal elected officers including A William McCandleas as president and Dan Manley as secretary. George H. Jeffrey was named treasurer with J P Olson, Chris Dahl, Joan Carlson, W J Wray, Im Johnson, and James Martin as directors, all continuing from the previous year. The firm reports two prosperous years and declared a 27 percent dividend, of which 17 percent was surplus and 10 percent distributed to members. W G Phipps was retained as manager for another year.

Warmers Cereal Company Sloan William McCandleas Dan Manley George H. Jeffrey Tresaurer J. P. Olson Chris Dahl Joan Carlson W .J. Wray Im Johnson James Martin W.G. Phipps

Reform at Mason City Sabbath Desecration Club Proposed

A reform movement led by pastors and church members aims to prevent Sabbath desecration in Mason City by forming a club to assist officers in enforcing laws on Sabbath breaking. The item notes a push from religious leaders within the city.

Mason City Mazon City

New Plan Mayor Moves to Clean Up Gambling in City

A newly sworn mayor announces a bold public safety plan. He orders all gamblers to leave by a set date, declaring gambling a crime against the community and promising city-wide enforcement to stop illegal activity.

Farm Buildings Burned in Water Rescue Effort

Merple Teffgrt to Save Tate Dalby Farm when outbuildings burned after a well drought left the water supply failing. Charles Ainsworth, a notable farmer, led crews who fought flames as residents and neighbors aided to save the residence. Loss estimated around fifteen thousand dollars with help from Wakely and Cissus.

Tate Dalby Charles Ainsworth Miny Carmen Milla Bolt Pai Jung Hong

Fiery crimes rise in Clayton County district

Incendiary fires in the Tang District of Clayton County scorch barns, dairy cattle, horses and machinery across Coe Creek and Ledomille townships. Two men have pled or were sent to prison as authorities pursue suspects amid a string of outbreaks branded the burnt district.

Tang Clayton County Turin Lever Coe Creek Ledomille Moyna

Wreck at Towa Falls Delays Train and Damages Cars

A collision at the junction of the Des Moines Short Line and the eastbound Central passenger train near Towa Falls damaged several freight cars. No injuries reported. Both crews claimed entitlement to the block amid the wreck. Also noted is plans for a New Look Rapids Creamery with a $20,000 plant to be built on the riverbank in Napids by a Chicago firm.

Towa Falls Myattle Des Moines Ted Central Nouth High Bridge Chicago Rock Rapide Bes

Mason Citys Hopes Shattered Over Post Atrie Building

Mason City suffered a setback as the superintendent ordered by Washington resumed work on a long delayed postwar building project. The structure had been halted for a month on the pretext of awaiting an additional appropriation while the government reportedly rejected the contractor's proposed materials.

Mason City

Brenton Arrested On Animal Cruelty Charge In Des Moines

Former Des Moines mayor Jim Brenton was arraigned by humane society officers on cruelty to animals charges. He pleaded not guilty and posted bond to appear in court next week. In other news, Mrs. Horace Kilng of Manson won a divorce with custody of their 14 year old daughter after 15 years of marriage. The Sibley Teachers Institute reported a productive week with over 100 teachers certified and lectures given by educators from multiple towns. Superintendent Revel named Centaur Falls principal for the eighth consecutive year with salary rising to 1800 dollars.

Tyrol Vogarlberg Rupril Bavaria Wurtemburg Baden Priertichshafen Thore Jim Bronton Jim" Brenton Des Moines Cuenday The Humane Society Brenton Humans Society Branton Bond Kline Horace A. Kine Manson Horace A. Kilng Clatriet Court Rockwell City Iowa

New York Weather Signals Crop Movement and Labor Strain

The report outlines crop transport shifts and worker stoppages amid cold, noting parallel rust effects on mining and wheat operations. It references weekly figures for the Coiled Stumsa area and compares to prior years, while Canadian financials show rising liabilities and a 50 percent increase in early-year losses.

Ily Dahil Fener Busing Whdeh LDOT Hrassacred

Agricultural Market Prices and Feeds Listing From May Archive

Readable fragments show varied commodity bids across cattle hogs sheep wheat oats and mixed grains. Prices range with cattle 4.00 to 8.25 per unit, hogs 3.50 to 9.80, sheep 3.00 to 4.50, wheat 4.50 to 8.25, oats and rye quoted with No 2 and No 3 grades. multiple locations and brands appear in a dense OCR listing.

Pornyaus Tadianipolis Sato Oata Fife Bley & Hele Hess Bne Tee Birley Ste PTH

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