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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1910
Page
2
A prominent Prohibitionist, Dr. Tracy I. Hickman, was found dead from gunshot wounds in Summerville on a Wednesday night. He had been at a home before leaving around 8 o clock, neighbors report hearing a shot and a struggle. Police offer no known motive or suspect as the investigation continues.
Fire at the Illinois state penitentiary triggered alarm and guards rushed convicts to cells as Joliet firefighters fought the blaze in the power house and engine room. A separate shooting involving a parolee or intimate acquaintance ended in suicide, with witnesses recounting a previous domestic tragedy.
A Jersey corporation controlling Mexican National Packing faces suspension as the United States Banking Company in Mexico City halts funds. Receiver Henry DeKay Lanning was appointed in New Jersey to conserve assets. The firm continues operations, with plants maintaining volume and supplying Mexico, while English investors arrange additional capital.
Nervous speculation floods the New York market as Wisk & Robinson, a banking house, files for involuntary bankruptcy after a suspension and a Tuesday failure. The firm underwrote bonds whose depreciation forced collateral calls, with secured claims near 5 million and unsecured debts over 1 million as liquidation spreads through the exchange.
Mrs. Albert Matly of Wabash Indiana spots her husband, believed killed forty seven years earlier, while a wood chopper works near Frome. He returns after the long absence, while Mrs. Frolly and James Staht recall their own marriage histories. a tale of rekindled ties and lingering doubts about faith and fate.
An OCR fragment reports a physician Albert Carrell of Washington, D C and a Dr Compton who administered care, with unclear details. the text hints at an administrator and a death but is severely garbled and unreadable. The record lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or places beyond these partial references.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses political figures and events in Central America, mentioning Nicaragua Guatemala Honduras and a general. The readable parts suggest a dispute or deposition related to Estrada or Alfosa Gailiwrde, with references to a president and a nonstandard name set.
Fragmentary notes mention editors and figures like Owens and Awana discussing agriculture and fame. The garbled text hints at a debate or feature on farming, editorial roles, and notable personalities shaping rural discourse. No clear event or date is identifiable from the readable fragments.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a university item with unclear date and locale details. The readable parts reference academic context and a Thursday related note, but specifics such as names, places, or actions remain obscured.
Mrs. Carroll and wives of Iowa lawmakers form a legislative club to promote a state association that would push compulsory study of sexual morality in public schools. County groups will mirror the plan with Mrs Carroll guiding dates in several Iowa towns over the next two weeks.
George A. Shipley of Sheldon, deputy internal revenue collector, reports Sioux City has more corporations than believed and many old firms remain legally undissolved. The boom era saw many large outfits start, then close, yet some still exist legally. The new corporation tax law, effective January 1, prompts collectors to locate these entities.
Orewa City Council voted 6 to 0 to refuse four saloon license applications by M M Wise Frank Wise T A Cody and A J Hictmann. The dry decision ends chances for reinstating saloons and signals a town-wide change with a new attorney administration and effort to elect a council favoring a dry town.
Through Thomas Green, a Commercial club director, Sioux City will establish a manufacturing goods boosting association. The group, born at a Manufacturers meeting in Commercial club rooms, aims to promote Sioux City made products in the northwest trade territory by uniting local manufacturers.
Rev. Joseph Friedmann, assistant in charge at Carroll, died at St Anthony's hospital from a heart attack. He was sixty years old on his last birthday, celebrated November 7. The death occurred at approximately 1 o'clock Wednesday.
In a Tuesday incident in Du Pudue, Al Cumping was stabbed by James Moran after an unprovoked confrontation with Moran. Cumping was struck in the heart with a knife and is not expected to survive. Moran’s actions followed an apparent earlier assault on Moran by Cunning.
Former Senator Ben W. Newberry of Strawberry Point Clayton County is reported as a candidate for member of the state railway commission. The announcement notes his prior service and locality, indicating continued public appeal in regional government.
Four Omaha men posing as licensed physicians swindled hundreds of townspeople in Plymouth County, charging 16 to 200 dollars to allegedly cure ailments. Indicted and jailed, they operated as the Northwestern Institute of Medical Research, with Warren Winslow identified as the alleged operations center. Targets include J. M. Hinnell, T. N. Little, and Edward N. Fowler.
A Bloomfield area incident recounts George Wilson attempting to assault Mrs Hoffman at the Moffmin home Saturday night. A child escaped, neighbors were alerted, and Wilson fled but was captured by Ed Rogers early Sunday. Public uproar and threats of lynching followed the report.
Prominent Corneil Bluffs resident Alex Sigman is under arrest charged with setting a fire that destroyed a building used as his sales stable where horses were housed. He was taken from bed during the blaze, claims he was at home eight hours before the fire, and his family’s prominence fuels a sensational case. Police withhold case details, saying they had prior knowledge of the fire. insurance implications and lack of a clear motive are noted.
Cassie Peterson a 16 year old girl of Gifford attempted suicide by drinking arsenic at Bun Por leaving a note claiming no friends and weariness of life. Prompt medical care and antidotes likely saved her life.
The Henry Clare residence near Green Mountain burned Tuesday while their two young sons were seriously ill with pneumonia. The house, contents lost, is valued at 1600 with 600 in insurance.
A mad dog bite sparked rabies in local stock, causing the death of hogs and cattle in Monon and two county townships. Authorities quarantined the town and surrounding areas to contain the outbreak.
A farm residence four miles northeast of Matlocs burned completely while occupants Wim Hughes and Emily were away. Owner Mr. Jenkins of Sheldon held partial insurance coverage on the property.
Cedar Rapids reports announce a $650,000 building banat and a fine dormitory for girls at Coo College this year. Plans aim to more than double the college capacity, with authoritatively stated expansions under way.
Committees of the Sioux City Automobile Club push repairs and preparations for the automobile show slated for March, handling organization and event details with energy.
In a home between Ogige and Sunoyville, a four year old boy and his sister were playing when the boy knocked over a gun that was standing in a corner. The incident occurred as the children were visiting their parents Mr and Mrs James Ball. The gunshot instantly ended the play and left the boy smiling?
Word reached Boone of the death in Chicago of Migs Marlo Bibbs, once of that city, celebrated as a renowned pianist. Bibbs was among the best known phaniatas in Iowa.
A blaze at Chealaen, A consumed a barber shop and residence, starting from a gasoline heater. Estimated damage set at 810,000 with salvage of 40,000 and additional costs around 3000. Fire department reported control after hours, with no injuries noted.
A Sunday School lesson from Matthew 6 19 to 34 discusses covetousness and the love of money. It warns that earthly treasures rot moths rust and time erode and that a single eye and pure heart are needed to see God. It contrasts serving God with Mammon and urges reliance on heavenly treasure.
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