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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1908

Page

4

Turmoil in Eerie as Black Refugees Flee to Arsenal

Scores of terror struck Black residents sought shelter at the arsenal after a late evening fire alarm and fear spread through the city. Early reports indicate a flood of applications for shelter, with about 300 people curled up in balconies and stairwells while authorities gather testimony to identify those affected. Merchants fear further disturbances as similar panic spreads to surrounding districts.

Gomera

Explosion Injures Thirteen in Detroit Dynamite Drill Incident

Thirteen men were seriously injured when a dynamite charge exploded Wednesday at Detroit Michigan under a drill vessel engaged on the New Livingstone channel project. Six of the injured were believed fatally hurt as workers started a shift to clear the blast area. The accident underscores dangers at the dredging site near Madlson Wisconsin where workers were bruised and shaken.

Detroit Mich

English mine horror entombs seventy men in shaft blast

Fragmentary report from Maypole and Wigen areas describes seventy miners trapped after an explosion in a shaft. Authorities and rescue teams scrambled as the blast halted work and arced smoke filled the shaft, with fear that no man would be found alive.

Wigen Eng Maypole

Dispute Over French Interests Ties Venezuelan Crisis

President Castro prepares a Barquisimeto trip aboard the gunboat Restaurador as tensions rise with Venexus li and France. The pending arrangement risks US relations, French creditors await payments, and Castro may not allow foreign representatives to handle French interests amid the crisis. The British minister accompanies him, signaling wider diplomatic maneuvering during the dispute.

Venexusli France Bettis Venezuela United States Vernet Athirs Castro Barquisimeto Puerte Caballo

Alleged Detective Plot in West Coast Mining Fight

Pred Yockey, VP of Union No 44 of the Western Federation of Miners, was arrested at Randburg California on charges of conspiring to dynamite the Yellow Astor gold mine. Detective Alice G Clark claims she was forced to testify by another detective. she says the case aims to break the miners union amid long running labor tensions since 1903.

Los Angeles Cal Pred Yockey Weatert Federation of Miners Tandsbureg Yellow Astor Onekey Alice G. Clark Clark Yockey Randsaburg Mayer, Tyaywood and Pellibone Randsburg

Tourists Riot Turns Violent at Yaguache Festivities

After a festival crowd spilled from Yaguache to Duran opposite Guayaquil, thousands were stranded on the station due to no steamers to cross the river. Enraged tourists wrecked the Guayaquil and Quito Railway offices and looted nearby stores. Civil authorities called in troops from Guayaquil. order was restored after many rioters were wounded.

Yaguache Duran Guayquil Guayaquil Quito

Forest Fires Threaten Timber Near Kimberly Aims

Fragmentary report notes forest fires Tuesday night near Kimberly threatening valuable timber. One vehicle collision was reported with possible injuries and uncertain fatal outcome. Authorities warn of escalating danger and arson risk as crews patrol affected areas.

Kimberly Moyle Urth Ryan

Stork Delivers Baby After Carriage Runaway

Pittsburg resident Jonny Robath was driving home from a christening when a horse-drawn carriage ran away. After the accident, Robath found his wife had delivered a baby boy, with no injuries to any party.

Stork Jonny Robsik Pittsburg Robath

Earthquake Shocks Felt at Eureka California

Two sharp quakes rattled Eureka California on Tuesday morning. The first at eight o'clock damaged walls of an old building but no injuries were reported. The second at 546 a.m. cracked the walls of the courthouse, though no serious damage or injuries were noted.

Eureka Cal Court House

Fragmentary headline hints at family, crime, and time

Readable bits suggest a story involving a mother and children with a provocative phrase about time or morphing. Facts are unclear, but the piece signals a domestic or legal matter tied to a Tuesday event and potential harm or disruption.

Polgons

Beall Theater seeks injunction in Fort Bluffs case

A. B. Beall Theater Company filed for a temporary injunction in district court restraining W. A. Maurer trustees from forcible entry and detainer at the Bent Company occupancy of the New, with judge N. W. Macy signing. Allegations center on a July lease dispute, oral agreement for renewal payments, and $4,000 in improvements. the suit seeks $2,000 damages and an order to accept $600 for renewal.

A.B. Beall Aj Counoly Bhatts Company A. J. Beall Theater Company District Court W. A. Maurer Trustes S. A. Greene Conall Bluffs N. W. Macy Bent Company Macanager Sioux City Tna Itta

Des Moines Women Arrested in Loudonville Shooting Case

Mrs Morris Stein and her mother in law Mrs Reuben Bayard were arrested in Des Moines on suspicion of complicity in the Loudonville Ohio double murder of Morris Stein and Hester Porter. Ohio authorities sent warrants. Des Moines police were asked to detain them pending transfer.

Stein Des Moies Morris Stein Reuben Bayard Des Moines Loudonville Des Moines Pollen Department Hester Porter Col

Fire destroys Will Becket pigeon ranch at Spencer

Nearly 3,500 pigeons burned to death at Will Becket's Spencer pigeon and chicken farm on Wednesday night. Fire origin unknown. ranch outside city limits, buckets used to fight blaze. At the time, about 3,600 pigeons and nearly 1,000 chickens were housed in coops and netting, many suffocated by smoke before the rest burned.

Spencer Will Becket Becket

Cupid in spectacular stunt ends Cedar Falls street wed

Arch ie Brett and Nellie Call, both of Waterloo, wed on the Cedar Falls street by Rev. Edward Hildebran in a United Brethren ceremony. The stunt capped Cedar Falls merchants harvest jubilee with 3000 spectators. The Cedar Falls concert band led the wedding march as the couple rode in ten automobiles. L H Keeff presented the couple with $100 in gold. The Ida county Chautauqua opened to large crowds with 2600 attendees hearing the Innes band. Senator Hurkatt of Nebraska and Frederick Ward spoke, followed by Mather Nagle and the Chicago Ladies orchestra in the program.

Cedar Falls Street Archie Brett Nellie Call Waterloo Cedar Falls Edward Hildebran United Brethren Cadar Pals L. H. Keeff Cedar Falla Ida County

Aged Man Walks Sixty Miles to Waterloo Visit

James Sandy, 78, arrived at Waterloo from Osnaga to visit relatives. The journey covered about sixty miles on foot over three days, averaging twenty miles a day. Sandy is well to do and sails for the pleasure he derives from the exercise, attributing his vigor to his activity.

James Sandy Waterloo Osnaga Sandy

Eloping couple escapes with infant toward Chicago

A 35 year old man from New Hampton and a 37 year old woman fled Wednesday with the woman's four month old baby. They checked into a local hotel and boarded a train bound for Chicago. A deputy sheriff pursued the pair, who were tracked after the woman's husband raised the alarm.

Thompson New Hampton Dubuqua Vincent Bruica Waz Tha Chicago

Monona Harrison ditch project extended to 1920

Monona and Harrison counties board of supervisors notes delays in the Monona Harrison ditch work. Temporary three mile ditch to restore water flow will start immediately and finish in fall. Chicago Canal Construction Co will complete north end this fall. Petitioners seek a new ditch starting west of Hornick to head of the Monona Harrison ditch, totaling about fifteen miles with minimal large works.

Saint-Loard Monona Harrison Countiea Noid Onan Marla Co Waa Parla & Co Chicago Canal Construction Company John C. Clary Horsnick Board of Supervisor Hornick Monona-Harrison

Freight Train Wreck on Chicago and Northwestern

A freight train from Hawarden derailed west of Maurice on the Chicago and Northwestern line after a box car broke. Four cars plunged down a twelve foot embankment, a refrigerator car flew twenty feet into the air, and the wreckage blocked telegraph lines and the right of way. No injuries were reported, but service was delayed as passengers and baggage were transferred from trains.

Chicago and Northwestern Fraight Hawarden Maurice TramMe

Three Akron Children Overcome by Gasoline Fire Threat

Arthur and Herbert Anderson and their friend Louie McCuray entered a basement to fill a gasoline lamp can for street lamps. They were overcome by fumes from spilled gasoline and were found unconscious. Mrs McCurdy assisted, a physician treated them, and after hours of work they were revived. all are hoped to recover.

Akron Arthur Herbert Anderson Louie McCuray Ayes Jack Anderson Jain

Woman Dies Waiting For Ride In Winterton

An unidentified woman collapsed and died on a Winterton street Tuesday while waiting for a ride to her daughter Mrs Moythaeller in Independence. A late afternoon call to a local jeweler confirmed the woman’s identity from a box in her shopping bag, as relatives had searched for her since Monday evening. She carried cherry preserves and other items in her suitcase for an invalid.

Moythaeller Winterton OQ Jeweler Independence

Woman attempts suicide after reprimand at hotel

Mary Benedict of Council Bluffs allegedly drank carbolic acid to end her life after a quarrel with her mother about work at the Metropolitan hotel on West Broadway. Nora W. Sears, owner, testified the daughter threatened self harm. Benedict is expected to recover.

Brakeman Sutes Sues Burlington for Damages

Brakeman George McCabe of Wusuque filed suit against the Burlington for $26,000 claiming negligence caused by the company led to the loss of his foot while discharging his duty.

George McCabe Wusuque Formely Burlington Reagan Negligenen

Lien on Railroad Notes Bipartisan Foreclosure Hints

A mechanics' lien of 60000 is filed in Hardin Franklin and Cerro Gordy counties by Robart Izy a contractor from Marshalltown against the St Paul and Des Moines railroad. Blzy built the line from own inlis to Mason City. An action in foreclosure probably will be brought soon.

Hardin Pranklin Cerro Gordy Robart Izy Marshalltown Agalaac St. Paul Des Moings Railryay Blzy Mason City

Grain yields and packing industry plans in Iowa region

In Merrill area yields include John Schimberg with over thirty two bushels per acre, Frank Donlin harvesting fifty one bushels of barley per acre, and Ruben Spies 20 bushels of winter wheat. The piece also notes revival in the packing industry and a 100,900 purchase and remodel proposal for an Dubuque city project.

Merrill John Schimberg Frank Donlin Ruben Spies Dubuque Toviva Pnolsing Oi TV Welldhard G. Papltalat Oubi Rémodolipie Vithe Ald Ryan Concern Willbagowh Gomingyeto

Fragmented timeline of historical events and figures

A list of dates and events spans various periods. It notes coronations, explorations, battles, legal acts, and maritime incidents from 1045 to 1888, mentioning figures such as Louis XI, Behring, Montcalm, Wilkes, and Kearney, and places like France, Boston, Musgrove Mill, and Quebec.

Cologne Lourd XI France Ibhelnn Swadetr Denmark John Dryden Pont Taereate England Behring Wast Cape Ly Ole Montcalin Wondae America Liberty Boston Maryland United States Exploring Expedition Wilkes UAN Kearney Goelker Balelala Magtiniqte

Railroad and telegraph progress and legal actions noted

A report covers a trial week on early trunk telephony from a station of a lack awinna system and the completion of a rail line from Talysmith to Superior crossing at Superior city. It also notes rail freight protests, grain dealer complaints, a Chicago court ruling against Chicago Indianapolis and Touloville railway advertising deals, and government lawsuits in Helena against Northern Pacific and others over coal lands. The Interstate Commerce Commission bulletin shows accident and death statistics for 1908 and earlier quarters, with commentary on shipper rights and small-quantity freight pooling.

Talysmith Superior Northern Pacific Superior City Minongera Kanade Chenic Chicago Kohlsnat Wang Chicago, Indianapolis Touloville Railway Munney's Magazine United States Helena Mont Northern V Pacifie Railway Company Ttackwork Coal Company Northwestern Improvement Company Interstate Commerce Commission Tha Casuados

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