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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1900

Page

4

Dutch Portugal Tension Rises Over Exequatur Posts

The Netherlands and Portugal have exchanged ministers and withdrawn posts amid a dispute over an exequatur for the Dutch consul at Lorenzo Marquez. The dispute is seen as rising from a diplomatic rift, amplified by King Charles's toast to Queen Victoria and a royal telegram praising the England Portugal alliance. Admiral Rawson’s reply claimed the king’s words align with Britain’s government and people.

Iishon Portugal Hague Lorenzo Marquez Holland Charles Victoria Royal Palace Rawson Tagus England

Race riot in New York ends with black shooter held by police

A white mob in New York's Negro district attempted lynching and incited violence at Thirty-fifth Street and Seventh Avenue. William Compton, a Black man, shot two white men, William Case and Cornelius Rooney, injuring them in the arm. Police responded, formed a ring around Compton, and escorted him to the station as the crowd dispersed.

New York Case Rooney Compton Highth Avenue Kgbin

New War Fleet Bids Open for Six Armored Ships

Navy department opens bids for two battleships and six armored cruisers totaling 154000 tons displacement, largest single bid for naval material. Five battleships named Pennsylvania New Jersey Georgia Virginia and Rhode Island to be split into two groups with sheathed and unsheathed vessels featuring 8 inch turrets and 485 foot length.

Washington Navy ‘Department Pennssyvania Newdersey Georgia Virginia Rhode Island Aller Amd An.sime Enon Lexus

Denver divine pastor Tesnow resigns amid church scandal

Rev Henry Tesnow former pastor of the Reformed Church in Denver left the city November 22 to escape exposure. He has resigned by request amid dissipation and mismanagement of church finances. He traveled to Delonea and Chicago, his mother and sister remaining in old home. He haunts letters urging forgiveness while his wife remains at home. Alleged extravagan ces may total up to $3,000.

Rio Inde Blitants Denver Colo Henry Tosnow Ilo Chicago Delonea Ni Ji Flo Mr. Tesnow Pastor Tesnow

PARDONED OUT BY PINGREE IN STATE FRAUD CASES

In Detroit Governor Wingree pardoned W. L. White and A. F. Marsh, both convicted in Michigan military clothing frauds, after each paid a 6000 fine. One thousand dollars is due January 1, 1901, and another 1000 on January 1 in 1902, 1904, and 1905. White began a ten year term at Jackson prison. Marsh remains free on bond pending appeal.

Detroit Mich Wingree W. L. White A. F. Marsh Michigan National Guard White Jackson Wiest Marshis Supreme Court

Rush of a Mad Bull at Chicago Live Stock Show

A mad bull escaped during a drive from the judges ring at the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago, triggering a panic among several thousand spectators at Dexter Avenue near the pavilion. The animal charged the crowd, tripping three men and a little girl, but no serious injuries occurred before cowboys captured the beast.

Chicago Dexter Avenue

New York Storm Delays Utilities. Two Die in Utica

Heavy snow crippled Utica and Syracuse with downed wires and toppled poles. In Utica two people were killed after contact with live lines as snow severed telephone and telegraph service. Syracuse saw widespread outages and horse fatalities from live wires amid about three inches of snowfall.

Utica Syracuse N.Y

Towne Named to Succeed Senator Davie

Duluth Minn Charles A Towne has gone to St Paul to receive his commission as United States senator and proceed to Washington The offer was made him Dec 6 and he accepted He said he opposed the ship subsidy bill and would veto excess military funding beyond what is needed to suppress the war in the Philippines He plans to vote against enlarging the standing army for other purposes.

Gov. Lind Davie Duluth Minn Charles A. Towne St. Paul United States Washington Philippines

Fifty Miners Entombed and Rescued Near Dunmore

A cave in at the Nay Ag mine near Dunmore trapped fifty one miners. A rescue team breached the chamber and all workers were saved with no serious injuries reported. Authorities described the incident as a serious but contained collapse.

Berawten Nay Ag Minc Dunmore

Ex-Gov Bradley plans review of contest decisions

From motions and affidavits filed in the court of appeals it is evident that ex Gov Bradley and other attorneys will seek review of the former judgments in the contest cases over minor state offices after the court’s January reorganization when Judge O Rear a Republican takes the bench giving Republicans a majority in the court.

Bradley Frankfort Court of Appeals O’rear

Accidental Shooting in Middlesboro Leaves Boy Dead

In Towneside Mountains Middlesboro Kentucky 19 year old James Johnson shot 11 year old Curry Lat field at Arthur Tenn. Johnson claims the incident was accidental but later acknowledged guilt.

Townesade Mountains Middlesboro Arthur Tenn James Johnson Curry Latfield Johnson

Beckham's Plurality Reported in Kentucky Election

Frankfort Ky Gov Beckham's plurality officially reported is 239052 for Beckham 239052 Yer- unclear, fragmented figures show Beclinw 239052 with Beckenw-like misspellings. source notes Beckham leads with a large plurality in Kentucky governor race.

Beckham Frankfort

New National Panty Aims For Reform Bloc Rise

Indiana middle weight leader Galisa state conference in Indianapolis announces a new national party formation to unite reform elements. Chas M Walker says the movement seeks second in strength by 1904 and could absorb the Democrats in the West. He cites Bryan sympathy and Altgeld support, with suggested names Federite American and Federal.

Indiana Galisa Indianapolis Chas, M. Walker Cousalito Tald Puglish Hotel Deu Wikl Democratic Party D. Bryan John 2. Altgeld Federite

Civil Service Plan Aims to Merit as Arbiter in Kansas

Gov. Stanley proposes a civil service system for Kansas state institutions with a board of charities acting as the civil service commission. The law would shield officer selection from politics and emphasize fitness efficiency and length of service in job placement.

Gov. Stanley Topeka May State Board of Charties Civil Service Commission

Eagan Forgiven and Retired After Thirty Years Service

Washington Brig Gen Charles P Eagan commissary general restored to duty by the president and placed on the retired list after thirty years of service. Miles later announced the action completed on his own application. Galveston fears typhoid from hurricane wreckage and unsanitary conditions. Ashes of Justice Albert Koffman scattered as per his wishes. White Earth reservation lands opened to settlement with orderly filings. Tragedy ends family quarrel in Excelsior Springs. German embassy secretary Baron Sternberg marries Miss Langham in London.

Washington Charles P. Eagan Miles Eagan New York Albert Koffman Hoboken Fresh Pond Lb. I Crookston Ming White Earth Excelsior Springs Thomas McMullen A. I. Chambers London Merman Speelvai Sternberg St. George’s Church Liftan May Langham Louisville, Ky

Market Quotations From Multiple Cities Summary

Market quotes for Sioux City Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo and more show cattle hogs sheep and grain prices. Prices cover No 2 wheat corn oats rye butter eggs potatoes and clover with varied ranges and regional shifts.

Sioux City Chicago Ste Indianapolis Catire St. Louis Detroit

Best Rifle Duel Wins Hand of Minnie Anderson in Clay Township

In Webster County Iowa a bloodless rifle duel decided the marriage of Minnie Anderson to Charlies Mrnonn. The other suitors Mirana and GC Alstor contested the match but both yielded, Alstor losing and Mirana failing to win, as Minnie chose Mrnonn and the couple wed.

Clay Township Webster County Charlies Mrnonn Minnie Anderson Mirana Alstor Mizona

The Tie That Binds in Creston Church

Christian love reconciles Wirgit Baptist Church in Creston after Nev. Henry Clark resigns. The church accepts the resignation then withdraws it, and the service ends with a love feast as the pastor nears departure for Nebraska as district missionary.

Creston Henry Clark Nebraska Nebraska State Baptist Convention

Woman Arrested at Funeral for Husband's Murder

Mrs Joli Hossack, at New Virginia, was arrested during her husband's funeral by Sheriff Lewis of Warren County and charged with his murder. She was taken to the Indianola county jail and protested her innocence. The victim, Saxsack, a farmer, was struck while sleeping beside his wife.

New Virginia Joli Hossack Sherrif Lewis Warren County Indianola Saxsack

Awaited verdict awards eight thousand dollars

A Fort Dodge report notes the Hively case jury returned an eight thousand dollar verdict for the plaintiff, nearly the full claim of ten thousand. County officials are surprised at the amount, having expected a judgment against the county but not this large. The article also mentions an alleged land swindler identified in connection with past misconduct and a Des Moines street railway contract setting fare reductions and tax relief for 1807 and 1898.

Fort Dodge Thomas R. Senter Memphis Counc Bluits Jouges & Lougee A. J. .Jackson Morrison, Jr W. H Bull Rockwell Iowa Des Moines Street Railway Company Plreet Railway Company

Des Moines Sheriff Convention Elects County Officers

At Des Moines the sheriff convention elected officers including President George Granger of Boone County, vice presidents K G C Kennely Guthrie County and W Mattern Pulite County, and Secretary A Aileerer of Ieading County. The Polk County grand jury urged reformation and criticized jail conditions. The Mitchellville reform school was discussed and salaries criticized as excessive. Disappearance of shackles and chains at the institution was condemned.

Des Reines George Granger Boone County K. G C. Kennely Guthrie County W. Mattern Pulte County A. S Ailéerer Iearding County Palk County Piandt Deg Moines Mitchellville

Explosion victim dies from injuries at Dayshport incident

Charles Guibelsteine ling succumbed to injuries from the Dayshport explosion. He is the fourth victim, suffering scalding from hot water, with burns to his face back and head.

Charles Guibelsteine Ling Dayshport

Farm Hand Loses Hand in Shredder Accident

Isaac Banner, a farm hand on James Dunn's property near Elmont, sustained a severe crushing injury to his right hand and arm when his hand was caught in a corn shredder. Amputation was required to save his life.

Isaac'Banner James Dunn Elmont Phil Renita Reniland & Campbell Erneacer Website City Souw Renillard

Archbishop's plan hints at Sioux City diocese split

A 19th century communication outlines possible division of the diocese, with Sioux City slated for a county seat bishop’s see. Archbishop Paadtbentay Agssures Kiet and church officials debate location, timing, and readiness, while other bishops keep plans concealed amid uncertainty.

Duhuque Sibus James J Sivax Giry Reg F Sioux City Northowestern

Murder at Night Leaves Warren County Mystery

Prominent Warren County farmer Hossack was killed at his home near Mudora by two blows from an ax and a blunt instrument. His wife slept through the attack, two young boys were not awakened, and a large dog gave no warning. The crime remains unexplained as investigators note possible involvement of two persons. Hossack, originally from Canada, was wealthy and well regarded with no known enemies.

Warren County Dawn Hossack Ilo Hossack

Love, Lies and a Fateful Trial in Cedar Rapids

Leslie Kastburn is tried for the killing of his future father-in-law Jasper Sutton after a dispute over his daughter Eastburn. Mastburn was acquitted on a prior appeal but later faced new charges. the case highlights a troubled love triangle and a courtroom reversal, set against a string of other incidents in Iowa.

Leslie Kastburn Leslie Fastburn Sutton Mastburn Cedar Rapids

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