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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1905
Page
2
Reports from the region describe riots and military action as troops clash with civilians from Moscow to Warsaw. Police chief arrests and executions occur amid a widespread strike wave, with depots crowded and workers walking off across districts beyond Nevka, signaling deep unrest and upheaval.
A wealthy figure vows to resume work as a city street cleaner after long absence. The person, described as devoting time and effort, seeks the position through departmental support and promises to be paid appropriately for the post.
Fragmentary text provides no clear people, places, dates, or events to summarize into a coherent news item. No identifiable names or entities allow a factual card without guessing.
A fragment notes a tragedy at Saffalo with references to refusal of aid and ongoing distress. The terse lines imply lingering questions about accountability and community response since the event. Names, dates, and places are unclear in the fragment.
Disrupted rail service and censorship plagues Moscow as government struggles to control unrest. Insurgents seize state treasury in Courland while Baltic provinces face worsening violence. Soldiers die and towns brace for hunger driven uprisings amid strikes and militia calls.
Reported train wreck near Long Tuesday destroyed about 8900 in gold and 9800 in jewelry and cars aboard an express train. Wreckers suspected after theft of tools at Emporia Junction and claw bar found nearby. Details tie incident to prior derailment at Long Tuesday with two train crew killed.
James Sherman a youth from LewytownMont accused of murdering Sam Studinski a pawnbroker in August 39 confesses to other burglaries in Lewiston during the past year and the attempted poisoning of the county. County attorney and Islamity Geo I Russel Hartop David Atkinson and Welter Goosch released from custody with Dr E A Long slated for release soon
Abraham H. Hummel, a New York lawyer, was found guilty Wednesday of conspiring to void Mrs. C. W. Morse’s divorce from Obunes Morse to invalidate her marriages. He received a year in prison and a $500 fine, the maximum penalty, and was immediately moved to Combs jail preparing for penitentiary transport.
President Roosevelt Wednesday appointed Joseph Bughdig as a member of the Isthmian canal commission to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Chief Engineer Wallace. Alslop had previously served as secretary and historian of the commission.
Two fires in the commission house district early Wednesday morning left several buildings destroyed and threatened the Majuslie theater. In Shanghai, quiet resumed as business stabilizes while wartime duties continue amid on‑duty sailors. A fatal shooting occurred in Louisiana as a man was beaten and another injured. details unclear due to incomplete text.
A devastating blaze at the Charley M. Selon Company plant on 16 Lark Street, Chicago, killed at least one worker and trapped others. Firefighters battled flames as a collapse and explosions sent people to the ground, with several injured and many rendered homeless. Two workers, including a supervisor, died in the disaster and the building, valued at about $250,000, was destroyed.
Rescued workers describe a tunnel accident under the river linking We st and Manhattan. Dozens of laborers crawled through debris while rescuers fought to reach them, with several trapped by a cave-in as the fugitive tunnel hung in danger. Tenacious crews freed the survivors after hours of peril.
Disorder fears persist as armed guards patrol Shaoglui Ching while a U S force remains on duty. Residents fear looting as units from Lolimo Diadem and other starships are reported nearby with Germ troops aloft from Kisechan amid tensions at the foreign settlement.
Explosion near the Waldorf Astoria Motel in New York Tuesday killed three and wounded seven. Workmen alerted to a partially drilled hole uncovered sticks of dynamite. In Lincoln, Nebraska Oliver F. Cityty was shot and seriously wounded Tuesday morning. his wife was arrested but not charged. Police say a possible neighborhood dispute sparked the violence.
A state reform school near Washington DC suffered a severe fire and structural destruction after intruders attempted thefts. No fatalities reported. damage estimated at $50,000. Nearby, Wisconsin Governor La Follette urged resignation to the legislature following a political move, while unrelated social notes reference marriages and local names.
A Burlington Sunday offering raised funds for the Evangeliot Patriotic relief effort. Merchants donated from Busch and local shopkeepers to meet a goal of around 4,400 dollars for relief needs. Funds were distributed to affiliated charity groups and church committees after collection.
City officials report Mayor Purvoas of Cid refused to convene a regular meeting Wednesday morning over a request from nine petitioners. A special session was proposed after signatures gathered from council members, with one member reportedly dissenting. The issue centers on denying action about the city’s tag policy until formalities are addressed.
An accident near Ames injures conductor Colvin and a North Western employee. The collision causes fatal injuries to the conductor and serious harm to the other worker. the authorities investigate the scene near Des Moines. The deceased’s wife Ora and two young children are left with an estimated fortune around £20,000.
A Monday fire at Shenandoah destroyed $12,000 worth of George Jay Brorera drone stock and caused serious injuries to others. Investigators traced the blaze to unidentified causes as the town faced efforts to subdue the flames and secure nearby assets. Nearby officials reported on the stock and damages amid ongoing inquiries.
A Davenport fire captain died after being thrown from a hooked ladder during a dune party incident. He sustained fatal injuries and later died in hospital. Authorities label the event a tragic accident. saloon and cigar lounge patrons are reported as witnesses.
A chaotic report details an Estherville fire affecting a local company stake valued at 40,000 with mentions of windfire and officials. The piece cites Peter Huu as a contact and references a basement site, a heating unit, and firefighters deploying water streams.
A tragic bicycle accident claims the life of a ten year old in a city area north of Wort and Wort, as rescuers and authorities report a fatal impact and a rapid response. The incident prompts investigation into the wheel failure and surrounding circumstances.
A scrambled report outlines a labor dispute in Dubuque involving a union contest at a new manion temple and bricklayers striking in a tavern over pay and work conditions. The piece mentions protests, potential arrests, and calls for parity in operations during the unrest.
Fragmentary text mentions several names and places and references a fatal incident at a hotel. The passage is garbled with many misspellings making precise entities uncertain, but hints at a crime or accident, local officials, and a proclamation by a Burlington mayor.
Congress adjourned after long debates on canal emergency funding and aligning bonds with other issues. The Senate and House considered revenue, wage bills, and insurance regulation, with no final consensus and ongoing committee work delaying a vote.
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