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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
2
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President-elect Taft and President Roosevelt aligned with Andrew Carnegie at a Washington joint conservation gathering. Carnegie defended national waterway bonds, urged a broad federal role, praised the Panama Canal work, and warned against sectional projects while stressing the primacy of improving American waterways.
The annual report of Secretary Cortelyou indicates a deficit for the 1908 fiscal year after a surplus in 1907. Receipts exceeded disbursements by 84,256,586 in 1907, while 1908 saw disbursements exceed receipts by 58,070,201 amid low business and higher appropriations. Beginning cash balance stood at 272,061,446. The present year’s deficit is estimated at 114,000,000.
Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture declares bleached flour made with nitrogen peroxide adulterated and unsold in the District of Columbia and territories or in interstate commerce. He will recommend no prosecutions of manufacturers or sellers for six months from the date due to the huge quantity on hand.
Early Wednesday a bomb hurled into the air shaft of a New York tenement caused injuries to many residents, including five seriously. The precit house, occupied largely by Italians, suffered extensive damage as hundreds fled in panic.
Fragmentary notes show a Wednesday event in Washington involving governors from seven states. The message hints at results or decisions but bears garbled wording and missing details. Further readable elements emphasize policy discussions and intergovernmental cooperation on resource conservation.
Judge Dupuy grants a perpetual right linked to the erection near Lake Front Park for the ElgiMuseum project, indicating ongoing support and use rights tied to the site.
An Irish national figure described as a former president of a national order has reportedly died on a Wednesday. Details are scarce in the fragmented OCR text.
In a crowded district near city hall and police headquarters a fierce gun battle erupted led by John Sharp who calls himself Adam God. Over 100 shots exchanged. two dead two dying two gravely wounded two more injured. Victims include Patrolman Albert C. Dalbow and 13 year old Lola Pratt. Others injured include John Sharp and Sergeant Patrick Clark. health of several remains critical. The clash occurred around 4 PM as crowds filled the market area.
Francis D Hirschberg a prominent Roman Catholic church figure and director of the Louisiana Purchase exposition was shot and killed at his St Louis home on Tuesday. Uncertain if murder or self infliction, police find no intruder evidence while a blood trail on the stairs suggests he was shot at the foot of them and collapsed on the way to his bedroom where he died. Mrs Hirschberg woke to see him fall unconscious and died at home without giving a statement.
Accused slayer Martinez and the Garcia girl Maéeie Garcia aged 18 were found dead twenty miles west of the Garcia ranch. Martinez murdered the girl then committed suicide after abducting her following the killings of four Garcia family members in Trinidad Colorado. A posse tracked them to a lonely spot where a guard was set and Martinez killed the girl before taking his own life. Martinez had no horses and forced the girl to walk with him to the location where they were found.
Prosecutor William Crossley discusses a county physician Scannell test to determine if life can be restored after electrocution in the Mantazanna case. If the test returns a positive result, Mantazanna would be electrocuted again during the week of December 21.
Metcalf predicts immense shifts in welfare as aerial navigation develops. The airship is certain to play a supportive role in civilization's future, though the full impact remains unpredictable.
A Canadian Premier Sir Wilfred Laurier escaped unharmed after a broken rail threw two cars from a local passenger train near St. Vincent Minnesota. The incident disrupted service but caused no serious injuries according to early reports.
Frederick A. Hyde of Ban Fantar Co was convicted of conspiracy to defraud the United States. He faces imprisonment following the trial and verdict.
Dr. A C Moerke of Burlington urges Iowa to establish a state antitoxin plant at Town City under the state board of health. He cites cost reductions from about $1.60 per thousand units to 16 cents, with free or low cost distribution as seen in other states and in Japan. The plan aims to produce sera for diphtheria tetanus and other diseases under the state bacteriologist’s direction.
AU.S. Supreme Court motion by O G C Snider minority stockholder of Dubuque Telephone challenges service on American Telegraph and Telephone and related firms. The defense argues service cannot be executed beyond the northern district of Town, with hearings set later this month. The case ties to the alleged invalid absorption of Dubuque Independent by Bell under the antitrust law.
The Western Grain Dealers association awarded the 1000 dollar trophy to a Towa student team for the national corn competition in Omaha. The Iowa squad included Messrs. Schwaidt Wood Hendrix Quaifer and Murphy. Kansas placed second and Missouri third. a 1600 dollar prize from the Mexican delegation added to the event. About 8000 visitors from multiple states attended Thursday. In open classes awards went to various individuals and clubs from Franklin Iowa to Browning Missouri with prizes ranging from 6 to 616 dollars.
T D Whitehead, a longtime Storm Lake resident and old soldier, was killed while cutting trees at Mrs J B Metcalf’s residence. After a ladder failed, a fallen tree crushed him, and he died within half an hour. He had lived in the Glenntty area for over thirty years.
A small shanty outskirts of Hepburn near Clarinda burned with George and Henry Dyke, aged seventy, trapped inside. Fire likely started from an overheated stovepipe, discovered by rural carrier Frank Ramey at 6:30 am. Ramey forced entry and windows but found the interior a mass of flames, preventing rescue.
Robert Reed, a young farmer from Cerro Gordo county, is indicted by the grand jury for alleged criminal assault on Miss Stella Wertz, a young school teacher who taught and boarded at Reed family home. Both are prominent locals and the move caused a sensation.
An association to advertise Iowa to the world was formed in Des Moines with all state commercial leagues to be represented. Sioux City sent Tt. M. Dott, William Gordon, and C. J. Bell to represent its Commercial Club.
Arthur Sherman, 20, of Central City, was instantly killed when his gun discharged accidentally while he and his brother adjusted their positions in a two person sled. The hammer reportedly struck the seat, firing the weapon.
Aged Samuel Sater, age about 88, who came to Iowa in 1861, died at his home near Burlington. The brief notice records his long residence and passing, reflecting early state settlement.
The What Presbyterian church of Mason City announces the dedication of its new building, costing about 40000 dollars and to be freed from debt upon completion. The ceremony is set for December 20 with the community invited.
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Des Moines hosts a conference of Iowa tax reformers led by President John H. Jackson. They discuss bills to tax mortgages by a half percent of principal at filing and to tax railway, express, telephone and telegraph terminals like other property. Speakers include Co F Kimball of Council Bluffs and Charles McLean of Dubuque, with William Gordon of Sioux City supporting mortgage registry.
Meat Producers association considered stamping out bovine tuberculosis in Iowa. Debate covered compulsory herd inspection by state law, with Dr. M Ravenal of Wisconsin and Dr. Paul Koto of Iowa arguing for immediate action. Prof. A V Btor m urged agriculture correspondence education under state supervision.
Miss Fannie Lambert an attache at the Charles hotel in Mason City attempted to end her life by taking antiseptic tablets after a lover proved false. The act occurred at her home and she escaped serious harm.
At a Democratic congressional committee conference for the Sixth district the decision was made to contest the election of N. Iendaly, a Republican, as representative in Congress from that district.
A group led by Tatand and Eomer Dill from the state university will travel to the island of Kauaian to observe and reproduce the bird life there. The team will be accompanied by Iuter mist and aOoMO the Iut on the voyage from Honolulu to document species and habitats.
In Washington a House bill by Representative Hill targets making and selling imitated goods. The measure defines faked articles by misbranding substances and designations, penalizing first offenses with up to 500 dollars fine or one year in prison, and repeat offenses with at least 1,000 dollars or one year plus. The session opened with Vice President-elect James Sherman welcomed, and Senators and diplomats observed broad attendance.
The Secretary of the Treasury has transmitted to Congress the book of estimates of appropriation required for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1910. The document presents by departments the estimates for the five years 1906 10 and the appropriations for the year 1900 including the deficiency miscellaneous and permanent annual appropriations.
Dutch warships Jacob Van Heemskerk Willemstad and others conducted a coast patrol from Puerto Cabello to La Guaira, cruising parallel to Venezuela’s shore in a show of force. A second squadron, including Jacob Van Woemalu r, prepared further demonstrations and potential blockade steps as the Netherlands ships moved toward Maraetho.
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