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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
7
Survivors and rescuers faced a ruined scene as a mine collapse trapped workers. Fire, debris, and a tunnel blockage hindered efforts while rescuers freed bodies identified among forty-five recovered. One survivor briefly escaped a shaft while targeted efforts continued to locate others.
Severe storms struck with winds up to forty to fifty miles per hour across the Great Lakes area. A tornado damaged property around Hamilton with losses near 50,000 dollars, many outbuildings toppled, and several horses killed. Downtown windows shattered, power and telephone lines disrupted, and several residents evacuated.
Treasury Secretary McVeagh Attorney General Wickersham and others announced at two Washington conferences that the United States seeks to recover far more than the 2,000,000 already paid by the American Sugar Refining Company for sugar tax evasion. Officials said additional frauds across the country will be pursued under the statute of limitations and new investigations will continue.
A cyclone moving through Dexter Missouri damaged multiple structures including the town amphitheater and a government building. Two people were injured as storms toppled fences and uprooted trees, with debris scattered around the town amid a northward path vicinity near Dudley.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Baren Gerurgn Bb Revier Deva and Baron Cooloe De Revier of London, sons of Wits Barn De Roy, with references to a founder of Rewterts Talogram and a brother of the current Aran De Renter. The widow is Malig.
In Buchanan county a 46 year old man Thomas W Clark hanged himself with a leather strap after confessing to bigamy and distress over divorce. He had been released on bond to support his family and had told his wife of a second marriage from years ago. Authorities described his conscience struggles and urged him to seek work. The report also covers treatment at Knoxville's state hospital, where men seek relief from drink and elgargite habits as part of a reform effort.
Harold Perkins, 16 year old son of Seth Perkins of Des Moines, was found dead with a rope about his neck at his father's home. A West High junior, he planned to go out Thursday night. Police and neighbours describe a mysterious death with no clear cause, parents away visiting friends in Marshalltown. The youth, described as a tinkerer, was experimenting with machinery when the fatal incident occurred. The rope was found tangled around the neck and the doorway device involved.
A petition circulated in Ida Grove and surrounding towns opposes a proposed post route law. The drive claims two years of slow business for mail order houses and retail stores, urging Congress to require abandonment of the town post. Strong opposition to the plan spreads through the Flovanth district as papers circulate locally.
Fragmented OCR read describes Brookmont farm owned by A. St. Agoi to be broken up. It spans roughly 7,300 acres across ranch and counties Ida and Bac, with 4, five miles north of reconfirmed locality. Will divide among heirs with Will retaining four for his home. Several neighbors and dates mentioned in scattered form.
John Betta of Tracy sues Miss Clara Narber of Vinton for damages claiming breach of promise after a Charlene City wedding report misled readers. The case, filed for 6000 dollars, cites humiliation and seeks court action at the Baxter County District Court January term.
A three week revival conducted by Rev C Smith in Hampton churches closed Sunday with a projected 126 additions. The total cost of the effort is about 1090 dollars, with 600 raised locally and the remainder expected from subscriptions and the evangelistic program.
State Senator Javoph Mattes of Odn holt filed a complaint with the railroad commissioners demanding a new Northwestern Line train between Carroll and Glouxely. He carries a patron signed by hundreds of property owners and seeks a morning Carroll departure with an afternoon Bloux City return. Charges include tabbery and related acts, with grand jury action pending in January.
A Dun and Bradstreet review notes improved collection conditions and stronger continental demand in the western territories. Wholesale orders rise in dry goods and staples while winter clothing and footwear see higher activity. costs of cotton goods edge up as population and purchasing power grow. Bank clearings reach 277,815,207, up 4.2 percent from 1907. rail totals show a strict count with several noted declines.
The week sees retail trade improving with winter influence. Wholesale activity shows a dulling line in some sectors while overall distributive trade gains a steadier appearance. U.S. business failures for the week ending November show 232, up from 221 last week, with Canada reporting 20 failures, compared with 49 the prior week.
OCR readout lists mixed commodity prices for livestock and grains across Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Bay area markets. Entries show cattle hogs sheep and various grain prices with No. 2 wheat and corn values, including ranges and fractional cents, but many words are garbled.
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