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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1909

Page

1

Blizzard Paralyzes Louisville Rail and Roads

A severe blizzard swept the region with wind up to fifty two miles an hour, freezing Louisville with heavy snow and interrupting wire service. Snow caused widespread disruption as streetcars and snowplows operated through the night, with trains delayed and communications from Louisville hindered. Temperature dropped to eight below zero at times, and Knoxville reported hoggy snow and a minus thirteen reading.

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Storm Rips Through Midwest Northwest Delays Train Service

Wind and sleet cause widespread damage from the Dakotas to Ohio with rail traffic badly disrupted in Arkansas Oklahoma Mississippi and Texas. Loss of life is declared insignificant while fire and havoc reshape the storm wrecked regions and prompt promises of rapid weather-improved conditions.

Chicago Middle West Northwest Dakotab Nebraska Ohio Sicted

Record of Storm Disrupts New York Transit

Severe winter storm disrupts New York travel with heavy snowfall and slush. Traffic slowed citywide. subway service continues while streetcar and street cleaning operate cautiously. Pedestrian accidents noted amid icy conditions overnight and into morning.

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Unknown vessel sinks near Diamond B Shonte lightship

Mutydbeth City North Carolina reports an unknown steamer foundered about three miles northwest of the Diamond B Shonte lightship during a southwest gale. No boat or wreckage recovered. fate of the vessel unclear. Wireless says the ship went down in five minutes, appears American built, possibly collision caused.

Mutydbeth City N. C Diamond Bshonte Fies Cape Hatteras Stark Flres

Dr Strange Warns Iowa Farmers on Tuberculosis Plague

In Mason City Dr. Strange of the agricultural college cites that 40 percent of Iowa cattle milk spread tuberculosis and many farm children die from tainted milk. He notes hog and beef TB cases rising from 1901 to 1906 and urges sanitary dairy practices and culling infected cattle. About 400 farmers attend his address.

Dr. Strange al Amos Mason City Iowa

Serum Miracle Aids Marshalltown Girl With Meningitis

Miss Ruth Plunkett of Marshalltown, sixteen, received Flexner serum for cerebro spinal meningitis. Three hours after injection, she regained consciousness, temperature dropped from 104 to 99.6, and pulse neared normal. Daily injections show improving condition and restored hearing.

Ruth Plunkett Eixteen Marshalltown Ima Etta

Bank Cashier Dies by Own Action at Porte Mouth Bank

G B Scroggins, eighteen year cashier of the State Bank of Porte Mouth, committed suicide by shooting. Bank examiners had found no irregularities, and overwork plus fear of replacement are believed to have driven him to self harm. The bank was solvent and examiners were reviewing the books.

G. B. Scroggins Porte Mouth Hrammar Henry M., Copeman

Ames Football Resumes After Hiatus Amid Unclear Text

Fragmentary OCR mentions Ames and a football game resuming between two institutions. Details are garbled with stray punctuation and incomplete phrases, but implies a sports event restart and involvement of Ames entities.

Madison senator accused in primary money scandal probe

Serious charges were leveled in Madison against Senator Isaac Stephenson candidate for re election. A senate resolution to investigate money in the primary passed, but was dropped in the assembly. Senator Hastings and Senator Blain presented charges alleging over 106000 and up to 260000 influenced the primary. A proposed immunity from arrest for witnesses was adopted in the senate and assembly reeled in the investigation.

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Three Votes From The Goal In Wisconsin Legislature

In Madisen Wisconsin on January 30 Isaac Stephenson failed again to win election in the joint session. He received 63 of 191 votes, short of the 60 needed? (Note: Text appears garbled. election outcome referenced with Stephenson and other lawmakers.)

Dobt Stephenson Pane

Result of gas explosion kills five in Pittsburgh

Five men are dead and one injured after a gas explosion and subsequent fire at a mine in Pittsburgh. Officials confirm the tragedy and describe the scene as deadly and damaging with limited details available.

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Editor Injured by a Train at Glenwood Station

William J. Woodson editor of the American Press was injured trying to board a New York Central train at Glenwood. His right foot was amputated below the knee at St John’s Riverside hospital. He sustained other injuries but showed fortitude as doctors plan recovery. Woodson, native of Virginia, led the Atlanta branch before joining the New York main office.

New York Glenwood New York Central William J. Woodson American Press St. John‘s Riverside Hospital Woodson American Proga Association Association Atlanta South Virginia Georgia

Harriman Extends Field For New York Central Directors

New York January 27 B H Harriman was elected a director of the New York Central Railroad succeeding C G Clarke W C Brown president of the New York Central was also elected a director succeeding Samuel F Barger who resigned Reports have been circulated that Harriman may become chairman of the board but no confirmation has been provided

New York B. H. Harriman New York Central Railroad C. G. Clarke W. C. Brown New York Central Samuel F. Barger Mr. Harriman Chauncey M. Depew

Cuba Becomes Free as Gomez Takes Presidency

Havana reports the oath of office for Jose Miguel Gomez at noon ends American occupation. About 5,000 soldiers depart with many to return by April 1 as Gomez and Vice President Zayas are sworn in by Supreme Court President Barreiro amid jubilant crowds and congratulations from foreign envoys including Roosevelt and Taft.

Havana Jose Miguel Gomez Republic of Cuba Charles J. Macgoory Guba United States Gomez Zayas Barreiro Supreme Court of Cuba Mgr. Ayorsa Vatican Roosevelt William H. Taft

Minor tremor reported in Murcia and Totana area

An early 80s Madrid dispatch notes no serious damage from a slight earthquake in Totana Murcia and nearby Ollag. Residents fled to suburbs fearing disaster while Spain maintained uninterrupted communication with Barcelona and reports from England described a tidal threat as exaggerated.

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Second Night Rider Trial Fails to Agree on Verdict

The jury in the second night rider trial could not reach a verdict after long deliberations. Prosecutors and defense argued over key witnesses and jurors questioned seizure of evidence in the case in town court.

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Reading of grim tale links teen to Union murder

William Winter, arrested near Titonka, testifies he read dime novels before a Jan 16 killing of Trimble at Union. Sheriffs drive him to the farm, where he admits holding up the couple, firing after Trimble reached for a gun, and fleeing toward Eldora. His lawyers seek mercy, arguing lifelike youth may sway the jury.

William Winter T'Konka Union Lin” Frimble Sherif Walsh Titonka Bryson Germany Young Winter Trimble Winter Eldora Winters

Alleged murderer caught near Fairport after 13 months

Barry Jones, sought as the murder suspect linked to Van Winkle and Tuman families near Fairport, was arrested in Wellington, Kansas by Sheriff Bonham of Muncazine following a 13 month search. A intercepted letter led to his tracing to Milan, Kansas, and Muscatine authorities confirmed his capture. Jones admitted plans to visit Van Winkle’s home but said he did not.

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Archbishop Ireland’s Departure Draws Wide Attention

Readers note a brief report on Archbishop Ireland leaving for the United States, with crowd interest and courtly reactions described in concise terms. The fragment hints at public notice and notable attendance surrounding the event.

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Doings of Congress January Sessions and Debates

The record notes House proceedings with attacks on William Nelson Cromwell and Panama President Obaldia, calls for a corruption probe, and a two hour speech by Senator Davis of Arkansas on futures in products. Committee action on Wiltett’s expulsion, and a large appropriation carried over. Senate focused on waterways treaty and an omnibus claims bill.

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Paraphrased Congressional Debate Covers Broad Topics

On Friday January 29, denials were made by C. P. Tatt and William Nelson Cromwell regarding charges raised in Mr Rainey of Tingls Panama Cane speech. Debates touched many issues as measures on renata substitute for reinstate discharged negro soldiers and an omnibus claims bill were discussed and the latter passed.

House C. P. Tatt William Nelson Cromwell Mr. Rainey Renate

House establishes land office at Bella Fourche

Saturday January 30 reports a new land office created at Bella Fourche. Senate action is listed as not a session and mentions several minor bills passing.

House—New Land Office Bella Fourche Senate

Deadlock in Caracas Talks Over Protocol Draft

W. J. Buchanan, U S special envoy, and the Venezuelan government reached a complete deadlock on pivotal points of the first protocol draft. It is believed wage unions will be completely discountinued unless the United States modifies its stance. Arbitration is urged over claims by the New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company and the Orinoco Corporation.

Caracas Jah W. J. Buchanan United States Venezuelia Ned New York and Bermudez Agphart Orinoco Corporation

Grain and Provision Prices Across Markets

Grain and provision prices list varied figures for wheat and corn in Minneapolis and Duluth, with bid levels for No 1 hard and Northern wheat, plax, and arrive on track. Cattle, sheep and hog values shown for Chicago markets alongside dairy products and poultry pricing, reflecting widespread commodity trading.

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