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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1909

Page

4

Sutton inquiry verdict closes long case with blame

The Navy defines Sutton as directly responsible for his death in a cage incident two years ago in Anniston. Officials say no further action will be taken against involved parties, though they will be informally admonished and informed of the department's view. Mrs. Sutton declined to discuss the findings.

Fey Uiteut James N. i United States Pine Worps Solaly Ann‘Epolis Navy Department Congress Winthrop Sutton Henry B. Davis Arthur Birney Adana Navy

Robbery at Clift House Ends in Fatal Shootout

At the Clift House in Manitou Springs Colorado two men, Onward Clark from a summer fire crew and Peter Webster from Salt Lake, forced Day Clerk James Morrow to open the safe. Morrow fired after Clark tried to seize the gun, wounding Clark fatally and letting Webster be captured later near Colorado Springs. Police recovered thousands of dollars as the failed raid disrupted the tourist season.

Clift House Manstou Colo Pike's Peak Clark Peter Webser Salt Lake James Morrow Morrow Webster Colorado Springs

Soldier Ends Life After Sending Message to South

A Massachusetts volunteer sergeant Fabian Tall of PBattery A, 1st Battalion, shot himself in the armory equipment room in Boston after sending a message to a unit in the south. Coroner’s jury finds Denver and Rio Grande collision due to criminal negligence, blaming train crews. ten people killed or injured in Husted, Colorado.

South Armory Fabian ‘Tall Pbattery A Massachusetts Attitia Othe ‘Battery Boston Mass Denver Grande Pallroad Husted Colo

Divorce Suit Began By Woman Against Maj Fletch Resident

A divorce suit is filed by a Macon Georgia woman against Maj Fletch, alleging cruelty. The plaintiff lists Horner Angon of Macon as a related party in the proceeding.

Maj Fletch Mra Horner Angon Macon Alyarce

Untold Fragments Reflect an Ambiguous Local Notice

A garbled OCR fragment mentions places like Mo and Louts with scattered names and phrases. The readable pieces suggest a brief local item about a person or event but lack cohesive facts to identify a clear action, date, or involved organizations.

Schooner A Wreck After Long Island Coast Rescue

A three-masted Boston schooner Ar ington went ashore off Ling Betten on Long Island in heavy rain and fog. Captain Ira Small misidentified a hotel structure for mid ocean lights, causing the ship to run aground. Seven crew were rescued amid cheering crowds at Long Beach Nassau hotel. eighth crew member Madden Pierson, a Swede, is believed lost after leaping into a raft and vanishing. The vessel, bound from New York to Mayport Florida, was loaded with anthracite and struck a sandbar 800 yards offshore as the easterly gale battered the scene.

Long Island Shisaea Arington Boston Ling Betten Madden Pieraon Pierson Rockaway Beach Nasau Long Beach

X ray cures leprosy in early cases in Philippines

Dr Victor G Helser reports American health authorities showed x rays can treat some leprosy patients in the Philippines. San Dallas hospital in Manila first used the method. Official figures note 2446 leprosy cases in March 1909, with new cases declining from Spanish era levels.

Philippines Victor G. Helser Islands Helser Wyman Public Health and Marine Hospital Service San Dazaro Hospital Man'la

Heir challenges will of Kansas City saloonkeeper

Eugene Schattner, a brother, seeks to break the will of Charles Schattner, a wealthy Kansas City saloonkeeper and politician who died months ago. The will left about $117,000 to local charities and $26,000 to Black employees, with Mary Yates receiving $10,000 and other Black staff named as beneficiaries. The estate was valued at $200,000. The suit contends intoxication impaired Schattner's mind and that undue influence was exerted by Yates and others.

Charles Schattner Kansas City Eugene Schattner Mary ©. Yates

Great Fire in Glasgow Destroys Several Blocks

A fire in Glasgow Scotland struck a retail district early Tuesday destroying several blocks of buildings. Loss estimated at 1250000 dollars with no fatalities. By noon firefighters had the flames under control and onlookers saw mostly dry goods stocks destroyed.

Glasgow Scoutland

Chicago to Replace Old Station with 325 Million Structure

Tuesday officials announced a replacement for the old Union Railway Station at Adams and Canal streets Chicago with a 325 million building designed to harmonize with a nearby 9 million terminal project by the Chicago and Northwestern railroad. In Kentucky, Mrs George Hobanks was shot and severely wounded on her porch near Lexington as two unidentified men in a buggy fled the scene.

Union Railway Adams and Canal ‘Streets Chicago Northwestern Railroad George Hobanks Lexington

Millionaire Dies After Paralytic Stroke at Harbor

A Sunapee, New Hampshire millionaire dies following a paralytic stroke. The incident occurred Sunday at the harbor area, with investigators noting the sudden health event as the cause. The deceased was identified by local records as a prominent business figure in the region. Further details and official statements are pending.

Sunapee Shek Mpenain Hla Ake Mic

Miss Mazel Madden Rescues Children From River Dangers

17 year old Tinzel Madden rescued two toddlers from treacherous Missouri River quicksands at Sioux City. With calm presence she laid a plank walk, freed the children, and safely sent them home after the perilous ordeal. The children were frightened but unharmed.

Miss Mazel Maden Dlatross Tinzel Madden Missouri Lioux City

Flour Seized At Fort Des Moines In Purity Probe

Deputy U S marshal Frank Nichols seized 310 sacks of alleged adulterated Cleachier flour at Fort Des Moines, claiming the Omaha manufactured supply was bleached with nitrogen peroxide and violated the national pure food law. This marks the fourth seizure of the Omaha firm’s flour in two weeks.

Frank Nichols United States Fort Des Moines Big Gate Col. West Quartermaster's Department Omaha

Casket Condemned Over Stench From Railroad Victim

August Hendrickson of Thittle Creek died on a Minnesota railroad and his body arrived in Sioux City in a decayed condition. The health physician condemned the casket and ordered a sealed box after a bungling undertaker’s work caused the odor. The undertaker and health officer arranged for the body to be moved to undertaking rooms.

August Hendrickson Thittle Creek Minnesota Shoux City Sioux City

Coadjutor Candidates Named for Archbishop Keane

The irremovable rectors of the Dubuque diocese chose three candidates for a coadjutor to Archbishop Keane at a Dubuque meeting presided by the archbishop. Suffragan bishops will pick three names on Friday and all nominations go to Rome for final appointment. Likely choice is Bishop John P. Carroll of Helena with Bishop Davis of Davenport and Bishop Keane of Cheyenne also mentioned.

Keane Dubuque Rome John P. Carroll Helena Mont Davenport Bishop Keane Cheyanne Wyo

Trials and Notices From Sioux City and Far East Travels

In Pelica court Sioux City the defendant objected to postponement of trial on a charge linked to a story about Miss Nellie Pettit 17 of Sheldon. Bond set at 1600. Julia Hutchinson daughter of a Muscazine lumberman leaves for Yokohama to wed Ralph Harding Manila official. 2000 mile honeymoon planned. West Point dismissal of Albert Crane from Hawarden officials noted amid death telegrams from Marshall and lodge notices.

Jane Nellie Pettit Sheldon Howard HH. Bunsen Pelica Court Sioux City Oberlin College Julia Hutchinson Muscazine Yokohama Japan Ralph Harding Manila Manila ‘Limited Ratires Orient

Storm at Charles City Destroys Tent and Grounds

High winds and hail struck Charles City on Sunday causing major damage. A large chautauqua tent was torn down, fences at the grounds fell, and numerous campers tents were damaged. Lightning hit the college building igniting a small fire, quickly controlled. Much corn was flattened across the area.

Charles City Ball Park

Dope Milk Scare Hits Marshalltown Mills

Formeldehyde found in milk samples tested by Marshalltown physicians who report infant illnesses tied to milk. City health department plans prompt action as investigations continue.

Marshalltown Health Department

Mayor Henderson Faces Removal Probe in Colson Law Case

Attorney General Byers heads to Marengo Monday to aid County Attorney W J Kirby in pursuing removal proceedings against Mayor A M Henderson for drunkenness. It marks the Cosson law’s first test after the last Assembly. Henderson, aided by top state lawyers, vows a hard fight to keep office as he recovers from injuries after a pulley struck him.

Byers Marengo W. J. Kirby A. M. Henderson Henderson Cosson General Assembly

Morcombe Couple Take Charge of Buen Vista Vidette

Mr and Mrs 3 B Morcombe return to Storm Lake from Ann Arbor Michigan and announce they will operate the Buen Vista Vidette which Mrs Morcombe has owned for five years S E Barnard has led the paper for the past year

Morcombe Nun B. Morcombe Storm Lake Ann Arbor Mich

Rock rival suspect swimmer returns home after scare

Peter Brown, believed drowned after a Rock Saturday incident, wandered off and then attempted suicide by slitting his throat with a razor. Medical aid arrived promptly, and he has a chance of recovery.

Peter Brown

Mrs Johnson and McNabb Held on Kidnapping Charge

Mrs. George Johnson and Elmor McNabb were held under $400 bonds each to the grand jury for kidnapping the eldest son of Mrs. Johnson, a charge the court left in the custody of her estranged husband, George Johnson, a prominent Clear Take resident.

George Johnson Clear Take Elmor McNabb

Disaster fire devastates Iowa Central roundhouse

Reports indicate a dangerous blaze near Marshalltown destroyed part of the Iowa Central roundhouse. Four of the five locomotives in the burned section were severely damaged with losses pegged at about 16 500 dollars. Also noted was the death of veteran traveling man Thomas Daylar, a pioneer merchant of Britt and notable property owner in Clear Lake Mason City.

Iowa Central Roundhouse Marshalltown Thomas’ Daylar Britt Clear Lake Mason City Wright

Battle Creek tragedy report from Michigan brief item

A terse notice reports a fatal incident in Michigan involving a person killed by a team member during a game or event near Hales. Details are sparse in the fragmentary OCR and no names or dates are clearly readable.

Trade outlook grows as factories push demand higher

Developments favor increased activity across industries with rising demand for factory outputs and commitments for future needs. Iron and steel output in this district compares well with prior records as construction plans swell for railroads and manufacturers. The government crop report boosts confidence across productive and distributive sectors.

Improvement in Trade and Industry Across Markets This Week

Improvement is more manifest in general trade and industry this week with increased buyer rivals in most markets and a stronger disposition to take fall and spring delivery. Government crop data is favorable, security markets remain strong, and time money markets firm. Railroads improve as idle cars disappear on western lines amid wheat movement. iron and steel loadings rise and rail purchases of rails cars and locomotives increase. Building is active and trades serving it are busier. US weekly business failures total 219, Canada 24.

United States Canada Bradstreet's

Market prices for cattle hogs sheep and grains across cities

A scrambled list shows livestock and grain prices by city including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Detroit Cincinnati and New York. Commodities cover cattle hogs sheep wheat corn rye oats butter eggs and hay with varied ranges and unit labels.

Chicago Timothy Indianapolis Detroit New’ “York

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