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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1897
Page
6
The House concurred in Senate amendments to a liquor related manufacturing bill after a brief discussion. An additional Martin amendment made liquor accounts collectible for manufacturers wholesalers and transporters. The bill’s scope was not liberalized and most Democrats voted for the Senate amendments.
Storm sections report widespread damage from heavy rains. Des Moines suffered the worst, with three inches of rain and multiple washouts from Clive to Adel. Bridges were destroyed, freight traffic stopped on the Rock Island line, and the waterworks system faced danger as streams overflowed. The Mississippi rose and Keokuk saw a seven foot surge, threatening nearby towns and levees.
The Christian Endeavorers of Iowa split into rival state and local organs. Pease sued for an injunction in Dallas County, winning to stop Burlington Hawkeye Endeavorer from claiming official status. Des Moines papers must receive all state society publications.
One year old William Kimball suffered both ankles broken after a Northwestern passenger train incident near Council Bluffs last Friday. The boy contends the brakeman threw him from the train, while the brakeman says he merely told him to jump. He was driven several yards by the train’s momentum, then screamed in pain as bystanders helped.
Sophia A. Livermore of Anthon sues F.S. Campbell James and W. JM. Diamond G. and W.R. Banta GW. Ransom and John Ryan in district court at Sioux City for $20000 alleging slanderous remarks by defendants during school board proceedings cost her reelection as Anthon teacher. The suit cites accusations of unchaste behavior and operating a house of resort by prominent Anthon residents.
Police in Sioux City, aided by Nemaha County Nebraska officers, arrested John Curtis of Watson and Ken Smith of St. Joseph Mo on the 28th. They are suspected of robbery as members of a long operating gang along the Missouri River from Sioux City to St. Joseph. Head Al Nace remained in custody at Auburn. The arrests complete the gang’s takedown. An assault on M N Hinton editor of the Progressives Defender of Atbla, tied to Populist interests, left Hinton gravely injured after a confrontation with miner John Jamison who struck him with a blunt weapon. Hinton’s condition was listed as critical.
Davenport witnesses a major embezzlement scandal as Catholic Minds treasurer River admits a $10,000 shortage and mortgaged property to bondsmen for two stores and his home. The other defaulter, John J Ryan of Catholic Name Protective Building, Loan and Savings Association, is missing with about $9,200 to $10,000 unaccounted. Bondsmen, his mother and sister, face potential loss after shortages surface.
The Iowa weather and crop bureau notes a mostly cold week with light rainfall and more sun. Northern districts began sowing wheat oats and barley, central belt over half done, southern belt advanced barring wet undrained lands. Prospects improved though seeding lags two weeks. Grass has started well. Fifty years ago James P. Ashford of Lyons, then a Confederate veteran, was wrongly accused of stealing ten dollars. a former employer now forgives him as the real thief returns the money and explains the restitution.
Alla Harnden, 21, daughter of farmer John Tfarniden near Roland, disappeared while searching for eggs and was found drowned beside a shallow creek. The incident occurred after she left home about 80 p.m. and was last seen at 6 p.m., with the water no deeper than knee height, suggesting she may have become wedged face down and unable to escape.
In Council Bluffs district court Dr. C. O. Hood pursues $60,000 after a fall on a Northwestern train. The earlier $7,000 verdict was set aside for a new trial. Separate action by George Harris seeks $20,000 against the Modern Woodmen of America for injuries during a Dubuque initiation. Rock Valley trader K. Foppe mortgages stock totaling $16,000 to creditors, with C. Shenkberg & Co. as the largest. Searchers recover the drowned body of Charles Buhs in the Coon River. his 12 year old son remains missing. Coe College trustees invite Rev. John Sharpe as president, following Dr. James Marshall’s death.
From Stuart in Guthrie County comes word that Col P J Sever a renowned lawyer has not suffered a stroke and remains in serious condition. A young graduate of the state university law school he has built a notable practice and gained prominence in buggy nosed circles?
After thirty two hours the jury in the Ekerlebe murder case at Clinton returned a verdict of murder in the first degree, fixing the penalty at life imprisonment.
Turkish batteries at Ligeria destroyed and Turkish forces driven from Nezeros and Rapsari. Greek fleet destroys Ottoman stores as Crown Prince Constantine reports Greek successes to King George. Osman Pasha replaces Edhem Pasha. Constantinople views the gains with concern. Greek victories extend to Kafia and Kosnitande yon, with Arta bridge fighting and arming women in Athens.
Unseasonably cold weather over the past three days threatens fruit growers as frost reports indicate severe damage to crops. Early estimates suggest orchards facing losses on many varieties, with growers bracing for reduced yields and financial impact.
Military movements show 72 new Turkish battalions readied as Saasidin Pasha departs Constantinople. Greek and Turkish forces clash along the Arta to Fintamont border with Greek gains reported. Santi Quaranta was reduced by a Greek squadron, which bombarded Prevesa and later returned to Corfu with eighty Christian refugees onboard after burning Turkish stores at Santi Quaranta. Separately, severe cold harms fruit crops in Midwest and Indiana with records of 14 to 18 degrees below normal in April. Bertillon proposes a three-child exemption from direct taxation to secure revenue, while Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul earnings for mid-April fall versus last year.
An archaic advertisement urges self help through Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for dyspeptic feelings stomach unease and liver related discomfort. It promises relief from heartburn wind and a jaundiced pale appearance with hurried use.
A curious oath once used in Isle of Man courts declared that the oath should compel the signer to execute laws impartially, invoking the Book and heavenly works, and comparing fairness to the backbone of a herring.
The Menai Strait suspension bridge produces a striking echo when a hammer strikes a main pier. The sound travels through cross beams and between water and roadway, repeating twenty eight times in five seconds.
The Inter Ocean highlights Alabastine as a long standing wall coating, praising a seven year old room redecorated with freehand Alabastine modeling. It also notes a historic hot water version and mentions animal moisture myths, Wall’s Catarrh Cure, and No-to-Bac tobacco remedies with prices and guarantees.
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