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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1910
Page
9
Report describes extensive damage across cities with over 31 million in losses. Government ordered actions as businesses face disruption. Widespread panic and abandonment amid rising danger, with numerous towns affected and emergency measures cited.
A garbled OCR line references a foreign pargan and an extension, with unclear context. The fragment hints at legal or administrative action involving a party designated as iB ith i and a proposed extension by an outside entity. Details remain uncertain due to incomplete text.
An Alaska Mt McKinley expedition reached the summit but failed to locate Cook’s camps. Thomas Lloyd reports no traces found while noting party photos and plans to publish the journey. The height is placed at 80 600 feet by officials amid debate on conditions for future climbs.
In Brooklyn, a court heard the arraignment of men linked to a white slave ring. Young girls testifying described being lured to a moving picture show with offers of candy before being taken to a house operated as a white slave resort. The case, pursued by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, has been under investigation for months.
A Black man named O Nell was involved in a fatal clash with officers during a tense encounter in Meridian Tennessee. The chaotic scene included injuries to Jutt er Temple and a crowd disturbance as officers moved to subdue the suspect.
Testimony before the Senate committee on high prices cites cold storage as a key factor in price stabilization. Prosecutor Garvet and Rep Kinkend discuss pending legislation to regulate cold storage as witnesses describe methods and shell types affecting storage quality and longevity.
The Pairbunke expedition to Mt MacKinley reached the summit on April 3 after a month from base camp. No trace of Dr Frederick A Cook's claimed ascent was found. The party, led by Thomas Lloyd, climbed from a 12,000 foot base and established four camps en route. They planted an American flag at the rock peak and used Cook maps but could not verify his ascent.
Ruth Frances Wilson, 18, daughter of Joseph A. Wilson deputy of the national union for California, endured severe burns to her face and neck after an unknown man threw sulfuric acid. One eye was destroyed and doctors fear the other may be saved. the assailant remains unidentified.
Unclear OCR text describes emigrants transferred to Kanawha breaking out onboard and causing disturbance. Mentions captain, naval assent, and a night morning event. Names and details are garbled, but event centers on unrest during transfer passage and immediate response by onboard authority.
A major blaze in Dubuque caused extensive damage across multiple sites including the Standard Lumber yard, a box factory engine room, the Bijou theater, and the Talon hotel as authorities suspect arson. Anton Bauer was detained for questioning following the fire sweep that overwhelmed several unions’ facilities.
A head on crash between a passenger train and a freight at Garrison, east of Vinton, injured fifteen people. The southbound passenger coach and engine were involved. one car escaped damage. Victims were transported to Cadar Rapid Hospital. most are not life threatening. Operator orders and signals are under review.
State dairy and food officials accuse seed dealers of selling seed corn not meeting purity standards. John C. Preston of Crystal Lake faces charges for germination of 75 percent in one case and 70 percent in another. Le A Nelson of Crystal Lake is charged with selling or offering seed corn germinating at 92 percent.
Jacob Pfelffer of Cudar Falls filed as a Republican candidate for acatar in that district. John A. Cousing of Butler county seeks the Republican nomination for state representative. B. B. Watersell of Orient seeks the Democratic nomination for abstract representative. Chief Richmond's trial is postponed as his attorney's schedule conflicts. Judge Woodrum ordered the case continued until Monday, April 18.
The Commercial Club of Dentron leads a river to river good roads push. At Monday’s meeting citizens from Clinton to Council Bluffs were urged to communicate with neighboring counties along the Northwestern Line to advocate continuous road building. Local leaders including Ex-Mayor Rollins and others spoke as plans pivot toward a broader convention to organize a world‑moving program.
A coroner's jury absolved Towsoh Rhenbourg of Dubuque and the driver of an automobile involved in an early Sunday crash that killed 21 year old Frage Fuhrmann. Witnesses testified the car was moving at moderate speed and that Fuhrmann had been drinking.
The Benting Site for Broid and The T. 8. Marti Dry Goody Company of Bronx City and Cedar Rapids secured a long term lease on a 100 by 60 foot corner lot adjacent to their current Cedar Rapids location. They plan expansion two years from now and anticipate extending litigatory road improvements to the Iowa site.
A local man Hollcomb, 70, was found dead beside a shotgun after neighbors extinguished a fire at a Green Mountain area home. The note left by Hollcomb claimed treachery and indicated despair amid failing health. Police reported the scene and are investigating the suspected self inflicted tragedy.
The funeral for Mrs C. T. Denison of Meson Guy was held Monday afternoon at the home. She died Saturday night at 11, two days after her husband Tho Denison, a leading local businessman, who issued a proclamation urging shops to close during the mourning hour. Businesses complied.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a 19th century dispute involving switchmen and labor tensions. Names and dates are garbled but reference a northwestern location, Hogan, and Tusadayiatter with a question around a vote. Details remain unclear due to damaged text.
A dispute report states switchmen demand substantial wage raise per W. G. Blrd, general manager, to the committee of the awitehmen. In Maite shalltawh, Chioggo ponte recently adapted, plans to boost pay across the Centre with a proposed cent hourly increase.
The council of Charlen City panned the third reading of the tranchies for the Charlen City Western railway on Monday night. Management plans to run the line from Charlen City to Murbit Rock, with work to begin at once and ear shops to be established.
An obscure report notes Iturbant locating Wito Tretcas amid a local event at the canter tavern. Mrs Lana Ralmanschneider, wife of Henry Relmenachneidar, is mentioned among residents with no prominence. A fatal stroke for a farmer near Canter, Wisconsin, is briefly described with unclear details and uncertain timing.
Aholdon Stockmare and Henry Bildworthy were injured at a forge when a log or metal piece broke and caused a leg injury. Witnesses described a groan and a rushed response as bystanders aided the men.
A garbled report describes a Sunday or Saturday incident at Nowra Rock where a court four Wason sound of ano were destroyed. A fireplace or weapon fire damaged the Mipcourt Valley amnone center, with two Ndige on the scene and references to Dentean and Comméaratat alu. The piece is fragmentary and unclear about exact actions or outcomes.
A long fragment from a Sunday sermon discusses Jesus inviting the weary to take his yoke and find rest. It contrasts burdens of legalism with the gentle, renewing burdens of faith, urging repentance and wholehearted trust in Christ. The preacher cites scriptural passages, laments spiritual blindness, and emphasizes sanctification.
Reverend John Grant Ahtot of MeQgue Memorial Mathoding Ohya in Omyho Nob declares wart on slang from the pulpit. He urges public shaming of offensive terms and calls for moral guidance amid a broader religious reform movement.
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