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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1901
Page
8
Fragmentary text describes tensions leading to possible war involving Russia and Japan. References to Czar and Mikado, threats of conflict, and strategic aims around Manchuria, Korea, and the Transvaal echo global strains. Indicates governments delaying actions and public anxiety over a looming clash with naval moves and regional power plays.
A chaotic article fragment describes a plague panic, citing federal and local efforts to manage spread. Agencies, committees, and citizens push for prevention, while mentions of heroic medical figures and international origins accompany alarming mortality figures and calls for action.
Pranklin Simmons announces the unveiling of a grand statue of General John A. Logan in Washington. President McKinley attends and delivers a short address. Senator Chauncey M. Depew praises the statue as a notable masterpiece. Militia guards honor the event, and the monument stands in Towra Circle amid a fashionable district.
Mrs Margaret Tossack was found guilty in Uitfanoia on the eleventh of May in the fext degree for the murder of her husband John Hossack. The state relied on circumstantial evidence and a history of quarrels and motive to secure the $40,000 estate. The trial drew crowds as the verdict and testimony depicted a tense, yearslong dispute culminating in the ax murder at their home.
Reuben Goot of La Porte City pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill at Waterloo and received a long penitentiary term. He is the young man linked to a confession involving his mother and the murder of her illegitimate child and kidnapping of the Elliott child.
Big price is offered for 8400 acres in Texas as Gev Shaw and partners reap funds. A Texas oil institute named a sale but a Jeep spouts oil on an adjoining farm. Three times, the governor and associates including Congressman Thomas Home, Congressman Lot Thorn, and family, travel from New York aboard the government transport Rawkus on March 18. Golf held to grand jury. Robert Goff charged with assault with intent to murder, prelim hearing by Justice Gillette at Cherokes, bound over to grand jury on $4,000 bond. Buckshot death near DeWitt involves Charles Sutorvis, alleged self-inflicted wound. clothing removed from body.
Agathac Burlington resident claims damages for breach of promise to marry after lengthy acquaintance with Binder. Court records show two proposed marriage dates and alleged coercion. jury awarded $2,000. Superior court and Supreme Court affirmed the verdict amid defense motions.
Clinton painter Grorgs McGlnsky carried a live lizard in his stomach for eight years after a Mississippi River incident. He was hospitalized to have the reptile removed, which measured about five inches. He recalled the event after the lizard’s removal, noting river water intake likely caused the swallow.
Five year old son of G W McCorralok of Llawarden was attacked by a bull dog and two greyhounds belonging to a neighbor last Tuesday. The child sustained severe bites to the limbs and neck but the wounds were not considered dangerous after prompt medical attention. The dogs had shown no prior vicious behavior, and they will be watched for signs of hydrophobia.
Secretaries Gage and Hitchcock and the attorney general lead a commission to settle the Sioux City and Pacific Railroad indebtedness and sell the road at an upset price below which no offer will be considered. Government to follow the Union Pacific method in disposing of its interests. bidders include Northwestern, Minnesota Central and the Great Northern.
P Stephen Harris an attorney formerly of Avel was arrested at Joplin Missouri and taken to Des Moines Tuesday by Sheriff Maddern Warda faces embezzlement charges of 5000 entrusted by Mrs Crampton for adult WW S Denison undergoes preliminary examination on a charge involving 0000 allegedly moved by Mrs S E Persons in a suit. An attempt will be made to compel Harris to testify in the Denison case.
Fort Dodge businessmen decided to organize a local baseball team for the coming season. A. V. Green, a renowned player and manager, will lead the squad. The season opens on Decoration Day with a game against Manson.
Le Mars sees extensive new building by Keichimann Bros replacing an old frame structure with four brick blocks on Main Street. Foundations for a new county courthouse start, a new electric railway from Charles City to Greene gains franchise approval, and engineers inspect the Cedar River bridge for electric line viability. Meanwhile Parnell post office faces $1,800 shortage in the money order department, and Centerville reports a disturbance by local women and a man, including liquor losses and a widow’s case with Mrs Foster sentenced for complicity.
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