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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1910
Page
16
A historical ad promises a free Persina sample bottle by mail from the Peruna Company of Columbus Ohio. It urges readers to mention reading the offer in department and states a physician will provide free advice and health literature.
Fragmentary OCR text references a Mrs Lapallag remarking about a man caught prowling near Bemtysy and a vague mention of a protest or veto. Many garbled words prevent clear identification of people, places, or dates.
The government cites the need to regulate silk exports and curb foreign control while facing opposition over potential hardship to small producers. The bill’s fate hinges on parliamentary reception as debates unfold, with detailed provisions and enforcement costs scrutinized by lawmakers.
Colonel Duncan Y. Cooper and Robin J. Cooper, convicted of Carmack’s 1908 Nashville killing, receive a full pardon from Governor Patterson after the Tennessee Supreme Court vacates one judgment. The pardon notes lack of fair trial and asserts Robin Cooper’s self defense issue. public uproar follows in Nashville.
Governor Hughes in a message to the New York Legislature urges an immediate and thorough investigation of legislative practices and procedures. A preliminary report from Superintendent Hotchkiss outlines progress and obstacles in the inquiry, noting unprecedented difficulties that require further action by the state.
Thirteen injured as a switch engine and a Chicago atroat car collide at a street crossing in Chicara. The crossing flagsman is blamed by victims for inadequate signals. Debris and wreckage cover the track. passengers are trapped and injuries remain uncertain while rescue efforts proceed.
The committee reports to Governor Hy of Washington faulting years of land sales by buyers for laxity and dishonesty of state employees. Nearly 2000 cases are cited, with the inspectorate filing cries and ongoing reviews of alleged misconduct.
A two story drafting building of the New York Shipbuilding Company suffered a destructive blaze in Camden. Fire crews battled flames that damaged the structure and surrounding facilities, with investigators assessing the cause and extent of the damage.
Interstate Commerce Commission reduces Pullman car rates from Chicago westward, deeming upper berths worth less than lower berths. Lower berth prices drop to 12 from Chicago to Seattle, upper berths to 10, with similar reductions on routes from St. Paul to Chicago, Fargo, Beatrice, and Chicago to Seattle. The changes cover St. Paul to Chicago and western segments, signaling a broader adoption toward West Coast lines.
Thomas F. Walsh Colorado mine magnate dies at his Washington home after months of heart disease following a prior illness. His family was present as he wished to see his infant grandchild before death. He built a notable roof room and had faced personal tragedy with the loss of his son and severe injuries to his daughter Evelyn.
The fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled note about a road audit or wage claim, mentioning Baltimore and Chicago and a comparison of average work by a young woman. The passage is incoherent and lacks a discernible event or proper nouns beyond scattered city names.
Four armed robbers using rifles faced a crowd at a Lane hotel as they set two blasts at the vault of Citizens State Bank near 2 40 o clock. Explosions drew residents from their rooms and phone alarms warned the town. The bandits fled through the town, stealing a preacher’s rig and driving south toward Virg, where they vanished.
Kansas City police arrested ten switchmen from Kansas City Southern Railroad on charges of operating a theft ring. Officials report 60,000 to 100,000 dollars in goods stolen over two years, with 3,000 dollars missing last month. Suspects include Joseph Withagsrald, Frank Jones, C. E. Culver, H. Stafford, H. A. Bagwell, M. Allen, P. Murphy, C. O. Hiatt, G. O. Brewer, and L. W. Perrin. One case involved cars sidetracked at Sheffield with ten hushels of tubers removed before abandonment.
In New Haven a deadly blaze trapped six lumbermen inside a building. Metal doors and barred windows hindered escape as the fire spread, leaving several firemen and others with injuries while some victims perished despite ally efforts by fellow fire crews.
A jumble of phrases mentions spring whitewashing and Dr Cook, with unclear actions and dates. The text suggests house work and medical references but lacks coherent facts or identifiable names beyond Dr Cook and a general spring task.
The House passed the naval appropriation bill by 162 to 110. It provides for two battleships at 6 million each, plus two fleet colliers and four submarines. The measure funds 128,027,002 total and requires eight hour‑law compliant builders. Thirty three Democrats voted yes. twenty four Republicans opposed.
Two masked bandits tried to hold up the Pioneer Limited train of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad as it rolled through southwestern Wisconsin mid night. Conductor A P Shumway confronted them on the sleeping car platform. the robbers fled after a signal to stop. Two colored men were later taken into custody in La Crosse on suspicion of aiding the bandits.
In Winona Minnesota a police report details a man linked to a phony paper scheme. The suspect, Chatlea Diskes, allegedly produced counterfeit bills and falsified identities. The case involves mentions of Champalgary and F105 as parts of the scam.
Dr B C Hyde faced criminal court in Kanaks for allegedly murdering Thomas H Swope a wealthy coalman and clan member by administering poison. Indictments include first degree murder and others allege negligent killing of relatives. Prosecution outlines motive to gain estate and prevent changes to inheritances while typhoid fever faded through the Swope family.
The Supreme Court resumes arguments in the United States v Standard Oil and American Tobacco cases after Justice Breyer’s death. The court remains split on key constitutional issues, with three cases pending and no clear majority evident.
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