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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1909

Page

8

Street Cha Wen Agrees to Terms in Chicago Trial

In a joint session Friday night union and company negotiators reached a tentative wage accord for Trailways City Car line and related firms. The proposed three and one half year contract would pay workers 28 to 40 cents more per hour with staged steps and a new 6 month wage schedule.

Chicasa Burfids Slajs Union Jeaflers Wmlon Gald Teapactiva Qacr Nan Brontise Trailways City Calnemot Ant South Ghienge A Gonsall Qalad Traction Ty Company Wilk Walter Ty Plaber Eil Uooh Ag

Venezuela to Pay Claim in New York Settlement

Information from New York indicates the New York Venezuela Company has agreed to a out of court settlement, paying 476000 dollars in restitution for development expenditures under a 1604 concession. The accord ends a major dispute that caused a rupture in diplomatic relations and paves the way for The Hague tribunal proceedings next fall.

New York New York-Venezuela Company Venezuela Minigust W. W. Atuasvll State Department Washington Venezualan Inez

Lotus from the Nile listed as native to Columat river regions

The article describes the Egyptian Lotus as a strong tint flower found near the Colwmet river and nearby Niue Cahimet river areas. It notes the plant grows five to six inches long with delicate yellowish bloom opening by day and closing at night.

Loon Niue Cahimet Rivera Ameter Kettleys Maiamond

Inherited Riches Promote Belief in Charity

The elderly Tonleville banker Theodore Harels, who died recently, bequeathed over a million dollars mostly to the Baptists of Kentucky. His will, dated April 14, 1907, directs large shares to his creditors and children only if unqualified, with the bulk eventually flowing to church benefaction as per his belief inherited wealth seldom benefits the heirs.

Ghurah Theodore Harels Tonleville The Baptists of Kentucky Harett Mla

Unclear OCR Summary of 1920s Horse Racing Event

Fragmented text reports a horse racing event with multiple names and places, including Minikahdo Hib and Wavel Chub of Dow Moines. Mentions pools of money, a notable race won by an unnamed trainer, and related racing farm activities. Several proper nouns are garbled or incomplete.

Bute G. Er Alunenells Ing Hernard O. Gillund Dow Moines Glildon Vara Bayage Dan Patgh Olty Oguyad Harsop

Oklahoma bank raid ends in deaths and escape

In Klefar Olin Oklahoma two bank robbers surprised City Marshal Inford and wounded cashier Wobling fatally. both robbers fled after a volley of gunfire. A posse hurried in pursuit as drilling of the vault continued before the attack halted the crime.

Oklahoma Klay Marshal Inford Warahal Inford

Alabama to be the dryest state yet

Alabama lawmakers moved to ban liquor sales and advertising comprehensively. The bill prohibits sale of liquor, all ads, and trains carrying liquor, designates any selling place as a saloon, allows raids, and gives officers authority to seize goods and arrest proprietors as evidence of guilt.

Alabama Chacole South Il Ognse

Kentucky man shoots relative during mistaken burglary claim

A Kentucky man, believing burglars sought to break into his Fulton home, shot and killed Abel Vinson, his brother-in-law. He fled after the stabbing as family members, including Vingon and his wife, stayed at the scene. Police began an investigation into the shooting.

Kentucky Slater Min Mitchle Fulton Kty George Spee

Fragmented OCR note on names and places

A partial readable line references a place and person names in a garbled phrase. The text lacks a complete event or clear context to summarize into a proper news item. Further readable content is needed to produce a valid record.

Coal Fraud Probes Target Alaska Land Claims

Investigations into Alaska coal land frauds, led by the General Land Office, confronts hundreds of fraudulent entries. Secretary Ballinger and Commissioner Dennett prepare hearings with top engineers and lawyers in Seattle. Railroads in New York Boston and Philadelphia push delays hoping for favorable federal action.

Secretary of the Interior Bailinger Fred Dennett General Land Office Alaska Ballinger Dennett Denver Best Coal Seattle New York Boston Philadelphia

Waterville Town Bans Swearing By Chowder Ruling

Kansas Waterville imposes a downtown swearing ban. Local law declares harsh penalties for using profane language within city limits with one exception. Citizens note impact on shop trade as women’s attendance dwindles and officials seek stricter measures while tides of vulgarity persist.

Awear Waterville Kay Marchanta Goumell

Explosion at Claremont Meys Rand France Death Reported

An explosion caused a damp tie gathering at Clarmont Meys Rand in France. The event lifted the death of Fwely vat the dabing Of Gahan except Bs.

Clarmont Meysrand Francy Gahan

Southwest Heat Wave Sets Records Across Plains

Heat swept the Southwest with government thermometers hitting 112 in Kansas City and Muskogee, Oklahoma, as 7 to 15 states suffered crop damage and three deaths were reported in Missouri. Prostrations rose with 90 plus readings in multiple towns as a droughted, scorching day echoed 1901 conditions.

Wilnhoma Kansas City Missouri Kanaii Oklahoma Toyoka Kansas GéEry Ffreem Ynes Muskogee Enid Olin Fork Smith Ark Concordia Kag Lamar St. Joseph Willisa A. Kupyon Pathandra Texas

Founder and ministers tied to Chicago churches

Fragmentary OCR report details the life of early church leaders, noting Dr. Thomas and Ai Crane among a sequence of Methodist Episcopal clergy. It describes education at Copperstemy and Berlin College, a 1869 chaplaincy, and multiple pastorates in Chicago churches. It mentions a first wife’s death and a large family.

Chicago Pha Funlaki Springs Fila Jenkle Thomas Epteco National People's Church Ai Crane Washington Thornhorn Hampshire County Berlin College Methodist Episcopal Church Atiss Ann Merrick Pennsylvania Iowa Point Cnm Fork Avenue Ft Methodist, Epiacopal Pe Sry Wes Aaven Childre

Extra Session Costs Hit Half Million Dollars

A study of the tariff law passage costs shows Gaele Samuel faces nearly $500,000 in expenses for the extra session. Mileage drives most of the bill with lawmakers paid 20 cents per mile from home to Washington for each session. House members incur about $154,000, Senate travelers about $474,000, Senate staff pay over $93,000, and House staff costs over $100,000. An urgent deficiency item lists $25,000 for general expenses used to speed the tariff bill, while official reporters and clerks add roughly $10,000 for extra hires.

Gaele Samuel Washington Pacffic Coust House Treasury Senate

Bones Unearth 1729 Skeletons at Potomac Site

Fifteen skeletons with three 1712 coins were found during excavations near the Potomac bank for a medical school hospital project. Authorities link the remains to early American hazards and legends of pirate crews and mutinies, though the bones may remain buried. A separate report notes a powder mill explosion at Aetna Mill killing two and destroying property valued at 26 thousand dollars.

Washington United States Medical School Ted Wonder Potomac Upper Potomac Aetna

Fragmentary banking incident at Valley Bank

A partial OCR fragment shows cashiers being confronted around ten o'clock at Valley Bank. Clerks demanded seven dollars and fled after the demand. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.

HANGS HIMSELF WEA Economical Trouble Report

A concise note reports a person known as Burt, an employee at WEA Economical, took his own life after leaving behind a sum of 2119 dollars. The incident occurred several weeks ago and is linked to financial distress affecting his employment. Local authorities note no additional suspects in the case.

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