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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1905
Page
2
A brief notice indicates Racitiniger, publisher in Times GER Iowa, seeks further details or partnership. The fragment implies location and role but lacks full context.
A garbled report describes President Roosevelt facing a perilous dive aboard the Plunger to inspect dangers beneath the sea. It notes a high level of risk, mentions Lt. Charles as commander, and claims the president’s resolve to proceed despite threats.
Reports indicate a catastrophic flood near Lad Colorado resulting in multiple drownings. Seventeen lives feared lost as seven houses housing laborers and families were swept away and surrounding structures were washed away by the rising waters.
An interstate complaint accuses a group of dis̄ering members in Nome of wrongdoing after a meeting with Oxford, a 42 year old man, on a train near Louis, Missouri. The case involves Peace Union and a universal lineage sect. Pedeg Saginty is referenced in the context of the alleged conduct.
A deadly cloudburst near Ride enigon devastates Berwind and nearby towns. Destruction floods properties valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, mostly impacting the Colorado Wel will Tren and Colorado Sather Railway lines. Ongoing reports describe washed out canyons, disrupted lines, and uncertain loss of life as crews search the affected area.
A collision at the Brooklyn Rapid Transit terminal near Coney Island left a dozen injured, with many women trampled as passengers scrambled amid sparks from conductor wires. Authorities report the wreck started when wires touched the tracks, triggering a panic and chaos in the crowded terminal.
Chicago convict Johan Hoch, known as Bluebeard, awaits Supreme Court review after a reprieve from Governor Deneen. A new supersedeas order delays execution to allow Hoch to appeal, with the October term set for the supreme court review.
A Paris dispatch reports Premier Rouvier instructed the French minister at Rabat to demand immediate release of a Franco Algerian citizen jailed in Morocco. If refused, a naval demonstration is to follow, with the foreign office confident the section will yield before any military measures begin.
The Athos steamer arrives at Scotland lightship New York after a 17 day delay with eight passengers and a rotted banana stench aboard. A forged $40,000 fraud case links to D I Morgan. a New York arrest follows grand jury indictment. Reports mix in with scattered calamities from yellow fever, swimming deaths in Missouri, a train incident in California, and a destructive Oroville fire, all reflecting a feverish, disjointed period news roundup.
Dr. George Ry Rhaeh, acquitted of murder charges in Ay Gebhardt case, plans to relocate to Minnesota while trials of two other accused rise. jurors faced a verdict that many believed guilty as community speculation grew about who was truly responsible.
Mrs J F Wilson of Las Cruces New York City resident Mre Mixe of New Fore is murdered in Chicago while out on a walk by a robber who demanded money and valuables. The assailant shoots her through the heart as her husband component with her dies soon after.
Bracey, a Black man identified by Nellie Curran and two Del Prado Hotel maids, faces murder charges in the shooting of Mrs. Mize and companion Mrs. Wigan on Tuesday night. He admits walking on Washington Avenue nearby but denies involvement. Police released all suspects except Bracey in the afternoon session.
A church service was conducted by Theokegedalate at St Tetorsdhy Wed Heeday to honor the promulgation of the assembly. Attendees included several officials. The emperor's manifesto was read at a regalae session, and a council seal on a loyal address was approved. Proceeds from charitable work for the poor were planned to mark the event.
A hotel theft ring at the Astor in New York defrauded the establishment of about 400 dollars daily, with four workers arrested or probable. losses since last October may exceed 100,000 dollars as investigators weigh the conspiracy among waiters and desk staff.
Baylin H. Conger of Iowa resigns from his post as agricultural commissioner and departs for Mexico. President Roosevelt accepts the resignation effective October 18. The brief notice notes Conger’s departure and the new assignment details.
Readable fragments indicate a meeting between Funsell and Onatro in Cliruean Venexuala, Wm. A. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or outcomes but implies a scheduled encounter or discussion.
Prominent Dos Molice Mon, a well known business figure in the community, is reported to have died by drowning after a river accident near New River Road. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the body was recovered, and officials noted a deep bruise suggesting foul play or misadventure. The deceased, Mr. Wibert, was famed as a successful entrepreneur with an estate valued at roughly $108,000. His brother, once governor of Colorado, had earlier died and left Cripple Creek holdings that partially reverted to Mr. Wibert's heirs.
An 82 year old man in Slaw City is said to have slept seven weeks, with doctors unsure of a cause. Burke, a telegraph operator, watches as the man remains in a deep sleep and slowly loses ability to respond to friends.
Wealthy Des Moines merchant Scheurman relinquishes $190,000 legacy to his wife after divorce. The couple, Scheurman and Scheurman, moved to a suburban town where tensions rose, including a baseball game brawl leaving a man injured. Deaths and accidents follow, including a hotel owner’s heart failure and a church struck by lightning. Local notices report Dickinson County teachers, a secretary's death, and other misfortunes as community life unfolds.
The report details a violent breakout and escape from Benton County facilities. Five inmates were recaptured following the incident at a local jail, with authorities confirming ongoing manhunt activity and investigations into the breach.
A local report describes a strong flow at Oniwa's new well, with testing to determine viability. Water depth reached about 120 feet in the drilled strata, as engineers monitor for erosion risks and the potential commercial yield near Dlyek clay formations.
A fragmented notice describes Iowa fair directors facing disabilities and disruptions in leadership. The account lists names and the location Creston and Meeville with references to T. St. John and Rovhewter, noting unclear duties and recent activities amid organizational strain.
A chaotic accident at a Walourn ball event injures about a dozen spectators and participants. The scene features broken seating, scattered debris, and several emergency responses as officials assess the injuries and secure the area.
A garbled Des Moines text recounts a whisky related case, a fatal bicycle accident near Chariton, and arrest notes involving Samuel Gamble. The fragmentary OCR blends names like Charlton and Des Moines with railway references and a sheriff’s pursuit, missing clear sequence or outcomes.
A fragmented report describes a smallpox epidemic in Liberty Coens aip and related health concerns in nearby townships. It mentions treatment attempts, rising illness, and the impact on residents, including implied fatalities and local authorities' responses. The piece also notes a marriage in Sioux City and a drowning accident in the Skunk River, with scattered place and person references.
Text appears garbled with incomplete phrases and nonsensical lines. No coherent events, names, dates, or places are extractable to form a factual summary or identify a person or organization.
Mrs Tagesby describes a curious boating incident involving a fall from a boat and a near drowning. The account mentions Crtands and Thad, with disjointed phrases suggesting a chaotic scene and distress among those present. The fragmentary report hints at a rescue or near miss.
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