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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1903

Page

2

Balkan tensions and far east concerns discussed by diplomats

A fragmentary passage notes diplomatists doubt a general Balkan flare will occur while stressing the far east risk. It mentions Japan's officials warning their government may act if Russia becomes embroiled in the Balkans. Rome’s stance aligns with other powers, seeking peace in Europe.

Suomen Nise Awis Ital Europe Far East Japan Ome Balkan Russia Balkans Yas Rome

Liberate 1000 Deer From Shawnee Park

Pennsylvania farmers fear a mill owner will free about 1000 deer from Worthington Park near Shawnee. Warden says fences hold while deer starve farmers worry herd has grown beyond feeding capacity. Breeding over eleven years produced over 2000 deer and the owner plans to feed roughly half the herd.

Pennsylvania Mitlionaire Buckywood Worthington

Indianapolist Driver Relieved by Paralyzed Horse Relay

Staub, a retired German, was driving a phaeton in Indianapolis when sudden paralysis struck. His horse behaved oddly, turning toward the sidewalk and viaduct, guiding him away from danger. People nearby assisted, taking him to the city dispensary where he revived and was sent home.

Indianapolis Staub Tndianapolis Avas Tohen

Street Car Incident Quoted In Odd Legal Tale

The report describes a wild scene where a man attempted to halt a street car with a revolver, claiming rights of a street car company. A warden and judge are referenced amid courts and acquittal claims. Separate item notes policeman John Hunkler shot, then Walter Gleason wounded himself, death reported days later near Pareal Mexico.

St Lonte Palgeni Reine Candy A. Aisa Iceman John Walter Gleason Gleason

Sioux City Hosts Vast Interstate Fair Of 10 000 Dollar Purse

Farmers and breeders unite in a Sioux City exposition promising top quality livestock grain dairy and machinery displays. The six day event features aerial acts a monkey circus midway shows live stock sales and music by Reed's Fourth Regiment Band. One fare round trip rail rate.

Sioux City Nagain Reed Fourth Regiment Muir

Reign of Terror Amid Venezuelan Port Row

Authentic dispatch from Port of Spain reports French German and Italian merchants imprisoned at Ciudad Bolivar after rebels recaptured the port. President Castro demands arrears exceeding 65000 dollars for occupancy period threatening further extortion. Gunboat Miranda levies 50000 in fines while commerce collapses along the Orinoco.

Ciudad Bolivar Spain Trinidad Venezuela Castro Carapano Miranda Nutrias Orinoco Caracas

Electrifying claim of life restored by electricity in Ontario

Dr. James Brien of Essex Ontario reports reviving a newborn thought dead after all methods failed. Fifteen minutes of galvanic and faradic current revived the infant, with life signs returning in ten more minutes. he vows to prove the facts under oath.

Ontario James Brien Essex Ont Dr. Brien A. Detroit

Abductors of Mia Tolarow Captured in Iowa Farm Case

Davenport reports the kidnapping of Myris John Telsrow of Bennett by August Lueth a demented farm hand. Lueth was captured near Tipton after a large search. Mrs Telsrow identified him, revealing their slave of a false illness story to lure the couple away. Sheriff Barclay moved Lueth to Tipton jail amid risk of lynching.

Mia Tolarow Moton Davenport August Lucth Myris John Telsrow Bennett Tipton Barclay Cedyity King Elleth Lelsrow Telston Lueth

Clinton Man Newton Hillyard Murdered in Winona Minin

The Clinton chief of police reported the body of Newton Hillyard, a Clinton resident, found near Winona Minnesota. Identification came from a pocket note. A brother planned to bring the remains to Clinton. The telegram gave few further details and mentioned a murder suspect. The deceased left Clinton ten years ago and left three children.

Newton Hillyard Winona Minin Clinton Kays Folice Thin City Pollée Mihin Newton Itillyard Cinton Fllyards Clinton Fron Considera

Independence mishap ends in tragic cartridge accident

A group of Port Broke youths found an old cartridge in a building and, when Louis Littlejohn inserted it into a gun, it discharged injuring Tollson who died instantly. Will Rodney and Harry Aa Hoy were present as the accident occurred. Tollson’s mother had been in critical condition for weeks and died shortly after.

Judge vows to curb divorces in Polk County Iowa

Des Moines district judge Howe declares he will curb unnecessary divorces in Polk County. He cites 1902 records showing 1,240 licenses and 845 divorces, a 28 percent rate, with current year figures rising toward one fourth of recent marriages ending in divorce.

Howe District Court Des Moines Polk County

Typhoid at Valley Junction Forces Vigorous Action

The Valley Junction epidemic began after a Congregational Church pastor died of typhoid fever. Prompt steps reduced fatalities. Council commissioned Dr. Hoffman to assess the water supply and ice quality, finding the ice unsafe. Ice sales are to be halted. Likely next season’s ice cutting will be banned at the site.

Congregational Valley Junction Hoffman

Admires Young Woman Receives Miner's Fortune

Wealthy Colorado miner H. J. Thompson leaves over half a million dollars to Miss Eldora Sinks of Marengo, praising her kindness. Ward was receiver at Des Moines, the notice reports his death near Colorado Springs.

Colorado Ward Des Moines H. J. Thompson Colorado Springs Eldora Sinks Marengo West Mr. Thompson Miss. Sinks

N. L. Greer Dies Suddenly in LeMars Home

N L Greer, a leading LeMars citizen born in Ohio in 1840s, collapsed and died of heart disease at home while preparing for bed. A longtime grain businessman, he served on the LeMars school board and as mayor from 1897 to 1909, and was active in the Elks and other public affairs.

LeeMars N. L. Greer LeMars Mr. Greer Ohio Tidore

Buggy Hit by Train Sparks Miraculous Escape

Des Moines passenger No. 8 on Northwestern bound east hit a two horse buggy at Halmes crossing near Onnwa at 11:40 am. Warousects and sidewalk contractor Mr. Conley of Correctionville were thrown out and shaken. Watner severely injured. buggy wrecked and one horse killed. Miracle escape credited to chance and timing.

Des Moines Onnwa Halmes’ Crossing Warousects Conley Correctionville

Death After Poisoning In Marshalltown Man Dies

George M. Scick of Des Moines reportedly poisoned himself in a personal crisis, dying after hours of struggle. His wife and son were present when he succumbed. County Attorney I. E. Northup and Coroner Lierle ordered an inquest and a poison analysis to determine motive, with initial belief that the death was accidental.

Mershalltown George M. Scick Des Moines I. EB Northup Lierle

Nate Haworth to be resentenced for 1899 murder in Utah

The Utah Supreme Court denied Nate Haworth formerly of Iowa Falls a further appeal. He faces resentencing to pay the penalty for the murder of Thomas Sandall in 1899 after new trial arguments and contested evidence. The case has spanned four years amid local controversy and legal battles.

Iowa Falls Utah Supreme Court of Utah Nate Haworth Thomas Sandall Haworth

War era misreadings and ceremonial events noted

In the year one wunvred, Alexander of Ridam offered a comedy between England and France during their war. James Monroe, then US envoy to Eughid, later president, was presented at a royal levee in London. Treasury chief Dnekor reported minting £6,000 in cents and half cents. London divided into fifty districts with tax duties posted. a hearth district list was ordered. A city’s early firefighting and military history is touched on, including actions by troops from Detroit and notes on War Secretary Hees Dearborn.

Detroit Alphonse’ Welmos Agi Alexandrr Ridan Comedie England France Jamiex Monro Liandat Shondore Dnekor United States Hienose Woldin Iver Dayrbern Chien Teoupa Livithe Swettingen Ene Aeders

Riot and militia clash over early industrial unrest in Philadelphia

Seventy five years ago striking weavers rioted in Philadelphia. Militia attacked them, several were killed. Officials faced protests against a newly introduced steam locomotive era on the highways.

Philadelphia

Fifty Years Ago in Postage and Politics

A garbled 19th century clipping notes a move to reduce U S pamphlet and magazine postage to one cent. It mentions a Navy secretary involved in beard policies and critics of President Pierce over the Linkbed Status, with scattered references to Michigan and papal signals in a broad, unclear recap.

United States Noavy Pierce Riedie Michigan Mare Viewind Ilte- Lutian

Forty Years Ago Headlines From Civil War Era

A compilation of Civil War era notes notes detail early deployments to suppress uprisings draft actions in New York City and Ohio political moves by ex governors and generals alongside printed reports of riots and military actions including a Mexican empire report and Knights of the Golden Circle attack near Havana with casualties and captures.

South United States Demir Sibley Minnesota Indus Mort Somer Tarelve Union Gilmore Admiral Dahtgren France Springfield Goon. Tx New York City Teynolds of Findis Jefferson David Havana Agment Vallandigham Ohio Niagara Windsor Quebec Lincoln

Thirty Years War Spurs Spanish Cut of Reserves

The Spanish corteg voted to cut out 60 000 reserves to suppress the Carlist uprising. Close to a dozen Spanish soldiers were killed near Pherty Principe as guards clashed with forces under Maxding Gamez and JeTorson Duyik. A forthcoming exposé and commentary by Vi declared the South would never surrender if foreseen destruction. An open letter attacking Congressman George Ey Tony criticizes his role in a congressional dilatory grab. A royal campaign commission was appointed to investigate the Gwondian Path Trail bond scandal, involving Sir John A Macdonald.

Spaniah Pherty Principe Maxding Gamez JeTorson Duyik Elemends George Ey Tony Honjamhe Nire

Wall Street banker Clarence Stedanan ten years ago

A garbled excerpt mentions a Wall Street banker named Clarence Stedanan and references to a general strike and international entities, but the text is severely damaged and context is unclear.

Hamad Clarence Stedanan Wall Street Hija Wou Telég United Siiteeras Ofled Vaphereny Ryle

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