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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1908

Page

4

Royuli Chey Opments It Is Rat Things

Fragmented OCR text mentions Mr tat and Bing rans with unclear context. No coherent event details, entities, or dates available to form a solid summary.

Riot at Jail Ends in Martyrdom and Deadly Fire

A mob besieges a jail as sheriff and deputies defend a prisoner. Amid repeated assaults with rifles and revolvers, shots are fired from jail windows wounding deputies. The mob breaches defenses, drags the prisoner to a plaza and executes him by firing into an electrified pole. A streetcar conductor is killed. several deputies and mob members are wounded.

S ‘Rome Gine Shaw H.C. Kellum

Honza Caught in Swamp After Granite City Killing

Andrew Honza, accused of shooting Mrs Annie Kocur, wealthy widow of Granite City Illinois, was found near a swamp north of the city two days after the crime. He claimed he shot in a quarrel over furniture storage and attempted suicide with a heart stab but was too weak to finish. The 14 year old son testified that Honza made improper advances before the shooting.

Honza

Victim in French Auto Wreck Tells Vanderbilt Kin

Reports describe a fatal car crash near Poissy France in which G Winthrop Sands a son of Mrs W K Vanderbilt by her first husband Samuel Sands died. The chauffeur and Sands were severely burned and later taken to the Vanderbilt chateau twenty miles from Paris.

Willing Vanderbilt Gé-Winthrop Sands Poissy France Ali Sands Vander Bilt Chateau Paris G. Winthrop Sands W. K . Vanderbilt Samuel ‘Sands

Sultan Appeals to People Amid Turbulent Times

Fragmented OCR reports the Sultan making an appeal as the Turk parliament plans to convene under a new constitution on November 1. The document cites demonstrations and asserts the Sultan's good intentions to protect subjects, while a train collision incident is noted with casualties.

Taft Speech Sees Conservative Path for Roosevelts Policies

Taft asserts the chief task of the Republican administration is to enact what Roosevelt achieved, while outlining careful ways to preserve business integrity and legal obedience. The speech, delivered in intense heat, spanned over an hour and featured festive, holiday city celebrations with concerts, parades, fireworks, and a river steamer viewing the night display.

Roosevelt White House Taft Clnelonatl

Castro closes West Indies trade ports after new export ban

President Castro extends May decree by prohibiting dispatch of vessels from Venezuelan gulf ports to Trinidad and other islands. The measure blocks all trade to the West Indies via Granada and the Antilles, provoking strong British indignation and calls for government protection.

Castro Venezuelan Gulf Trinidad Cocos Granada Lesser Antilles Trinidads Gastro Antiles

Knot Tied as Couple Stands at Window Seal

Miss Grace Handsell of Ottumwa, daughter of an ex United States marshal, secretly married Prof Hans Albert, a farmer from Omaha Neb., atop a Celpple Creek campus jail window with a Methodist minister officiating. Albert was reportedly arrested by the girl's father to stop the marriage.

Grace Handsell Ottumwa United States Mar ‘Shal Hans Albert Farmery Omaha Neb Celpple Creek Albert Hen Tadsell Avert Tfadsell

Disastrous Tire at Portland Destroys Quarter of City

A chaotic tire disaster in Portland involved the Oregon Transporter Company burning four city blocks. Many frame buildings and small shops were destroyed, with damages estimated around a quarter of a million dollars.

Portland Orégon Tronater

Prominent Resident Quarrel Highlights Tugsday News

A fragmented 1970s era item mentions Andrew Haug and a prominent resident in a family quarrel case. The readable details imply a local dispute drawing public interest, with no clear resolution or full context available.

Ils Son Andrew Haug Quliam “Gon Albert Tugsday Neh Amily Quarre

Sioux City Five Horses Win Great Race at Clinton

Paddy and Prince of Sioux City claimed the state championship in the half mile circuit at Clinton firemen’s tournament. Other top placers included Des Moines pair Winck and Jick, Clinton’s Bonney and Beauly, and Sioux City’s Corgett and Sullivan. A parade of 1,000 volunteers kicked off the event before a capacity crowd at the district fairgrounds.

Sioux City Clinton Pollowing Atate Paddy and Prines wInck Jick Des Moines Bonney Beauly Corgett and Sullivan Jim Cornell Bluffs Tom and Jerry Billy and Prince Davenport Black and Tan Don Moines Dan Pack Red Oak Paddy Mery Algea Piremern Corbett and Sullivan Fini Benny Beauty Pale Department Holstein Reece Onnawa West Liberty Newton Grinnedl

Calf Covered With Turtle Shell At Aurelia Farm

At William Cockburn’s Aurelia area farm on June 24 a calf was born with a hard shell like a mud turtle instead of hair. Neighbor A J Anderson notes the calf’s internal arrangement resembles a turtle. Owner suspects the fear or bite of a turtle in Pitcher river caused the change. the shell is six inches long and tapers to a point.

Wiliam Cockburn Farm Aurelia Che Eaw Pitcher River A.J. Anderson

Danbury To Host 16th Old Settlers Reunion

Danbury will host the 16th annual reunion of old settlers and pioneers of the Little Sioux and Mnapa Valleys on August 26. R H Loucks, Danbury president, expects at least 6 000 attendees and has arranged special trains from Sioux City. Last event drew over 4 000. organizers anticipate at least 2 000 more this year as surrounding towns participate.

Little Sioux Mnapla R. H. Loucks Danbury Sioux City

Families in Battle Array Wounds Woman in Creston Feud

A feud outbreak in Creston led to shootings as Mrs. C. T. McDonald was struck in both shoulders and the lower limb by birdshot from a gun wielded by rival George W. Dow. The families confronted each other with armed supporters, promising more violence and a possible renewal of the war.

Creaton Creston C. Tt McDonald Bird George W. Dow Hanes Mra McDonnald

Mason City Theater Renamed in Honor of Cecial Gale

The Wilson theater in Mason City will be renamed the Cecil the renaming Friday in a ceremony. The playhouse long carried Wilson name from the builder. the new title honors Master Cecil Gale the son of Senator Gale a frequent visitor and musician. Senator Gale has a large interest in the building. Also reported Boy Drowned Near Winterset Russell Mumper 19 while swimming near Cedarvor south of Waterloo.

Benator Gale Wilson Theater Manon City Cecil Hagé Wilson Abeo Cec Sabuna Darge Inture Wunterioo Russell Mumper Cedarvor South Waterloo Wan Mumper

Missing Girl Found After Dybuave Home Search

A missing girl from Dybuave was located after a two day absence. Authorities reported she was found in a demented condition about six miles from home along Weedway. The case remains under investigation and she is receiving medical evaluation.

MlaeAnna ‘McCattrey Dybuave Miles Tron

Sunday closing agitation rocks Cedar Rapids theaters

A bitter night debate in Cedar Rapids centers on prohibiting Sunday amusements. A 25 member committee of church men's clubs initiated the move after the new administration began, with 200 to 300 spectators packing the council chamber for over three hours. Speakers split between moral degradation and Sabbath observance versus no proven immorality, urging a public vote on an ordinance. The council has not decided, but the church committee will not drop the issue.

Cedar Rapids Cédar Rapida

Converted pays debts as debt-ridden former hay trader

L. L. Sample of Woodbine, formerly in Livermire Ta and West Bend, faced $1,647 in 1888 debts after hay ventures and a bad run with a circus. He left the country, later converted to holiness and discharged under the bankrupt law in 1899. Settling records at Rock Rapids he cleared $728 in old claims, then moved to Woodbine to insure fire coverage and pursue religious service as a Presbyterian deacon and Christian Endeavor treasurer.

Hock Rapes L. L. Sample Woodbine Rock Rapids George Christian Tle Stirley Rls Oll Creditorag Mr. Sample Dee Sigs Siiniles Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor Society

Infidelity and cruel treatment alleged in McColl divorce

The Des Moines petition McColl v McColl accuses Rev Arthur McColl formerly of Correctionville of infidelity and inhuman treatment. The wife says he tried to strike her with a razor. This is his second appearance in divorce court. his first wife obtained a divorce last year. His present wife, formerly Little Bhopee, was a Chautauqua platform entertainer.

Artin’ MccColl Des Moines McColl Va McColl Arthur McColl Correctionville Little Bhopee

Alleged Violations of Food Labeling by Dubuque Grocers

Seven informations were sworn before Justice Skemp in Dubuque by Assistant County Attorney Dennison for the State Food and Dairy Commissioner. Three Grocers M Clements Holy Cross W Young Epworth P Braithach Belltown are charged with selling extracts bearing misleading labels amid a string of local incidents and notices involving drownings and a police case in nearby towns.

Justice Skemp Dubuque Dennison Wright M. Clements Holy Cross W. Young Epworth P. Braithach Belltown Dubuque County

Interstate Fair at Sioux City Opens September Seventh

The Interstate Fair opens September 7 in Sioux City Iowa and runs through September 12. It showcases livestock agriculture horticulture and farm machinery with events including Derby Day races Thursday and a Sioux City Day parade.

Sioux City Iowan Fate Np Elgidren Dela Moraile Toyya Noebrayka South Dakota Minnedota Jeerplo Town Minnesota Nebraska Hiuron Lincoln Pafternoon Brent Argot Roy Sherlock Holmes Middle West United States Elrelo Broyx City Joux City Sleus Tham Parker, Carnival’ Company Dhlaj Jarae Brass Midway C.H. Hart Acar

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