18 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
1
In a tense afternoon session, lawmakers clashed over a motion from Grove L Olingson to reconsider a decision. The vote ended 28 to 3 after arguments about the government’s governing statelins and the governor’s statements.
Fragmented OCR text notes mixed reaction to a rejection of a California regulation. Mentions cables and correspondence, official publication, and imitation of legal processes. Sparse readable names or dates remain, with unclear context and outcomes.
A fragment indicates Senator Aniony’s immigration proposal was defeated in the Senate on a November or February date with a 12 vote margin. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption. main fact shows failure of the bill and a named senator in a mid‑20th century style report.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe hardships of rural life in severe winter. Mentions general conditions, scarce resources, and the impact on daily work. No clear names or places provided.
Washington moves on to next hearing as veto defeats the census bill. Committees adjourned without action and both houses failed to push the measure against the president’s veto. Debate turns to probable constitutional rejections and possible legislation on decennial census and registration. Broad discussion on canal zone administration continues with limited progress.
Brent Albarn of Parkersburg and others aboard Great Western train No. 6 were stabbed by Martin Oberman of Chicago who went on a crazed attack using a large knife. Passengers and crew beat him unconscious. three men were seriously wounded, including Dawson and Richards. Oberman, a recent hospital discharge, killed himself in the county jail by hanging.
The court overturns a prior ruling on retail liquor orders and upholds the statute restricting how orders can be filled in wet and dry counties. Attorney General Byers says the ruling also applies to mail order businesses. The case centers on Robert MacConnaughby of Washington who was enjoined from taking orders for a Kentucky Manor house.
New York telegram reports a Wisconsin Central board committee appointed to pursue a proposal to lease the Wisconsin Central line for 99 years with a 4 percent guarantee to preferred stockholders. At Waverly, Frank Thompson shot and killed his wife as she stepped from the house, then fatally shot himself. His wife had left him the fortune he attempted to reclaim.
Fragmentary Memphis report describes running mobs on Poplar and Dunlap streets. A man named Depro was shot and killed by W B Clament after attacking whites with a knife. Three men fled into a trestle area as panic spread among residents and onlookers.
A woman named Mine Viola Mark in Muncatina was attacked with acid outside a yard. An unknown assailant fled, splashing carbella acid on her hands and face, risking severe burns and possible loss of sight. A fire then broke out at Dr Barnett & Rona grocery in Decorah, rapidly consuming a wooden store. high winds hampered firefighting while a nearby building owned by F Ty Maker in St Paul was damaged.
Five dead and ten injured as a warehouse fire at Joie Manvilla and Netzoy Manufacturing buildings rages for hours in Milwaukee. Firemen on the roof were killed when the roof collapsed. Deputy Chief James G. Gunning and Lieutenant Nathaniel J. Whales among the dead. Tom Pitchs fatally burned after being rushed to hospital. Oil in basement explosion cited as origin. extensive damage estimated at $200,000 with panic among workers but most escaped uninjured.
The state department weighs sending an American warship to Liberia amid fears for British and French nationals employed in the republic’s dam service. Officials say the move could affect Liberia’s vast territories as alarm grows over safety.
A Monday ceremony in Des Moines honored General James B Weaver a two time U S presidential candidate. Speakers included Bryan as a close friend and a gala breakfast preceded the portrait unveiling at the state building. A banquet followed at the Bavery Hotel sponsored by Democratic legislators with Republican and Democratic support.
Following two dive congestion in Waterloo the master bakers of Jews elected officers for the 1910 convention. President William Kern Davenport Vice President J Achouon Keokuk Secretary and Treasurer Leo Mulgrew Dubuque executive committee William Maxiner Sioux City. An organization named the Salty Order of Pretzels formed with officers Blé twist Davenport Hitle twist C F Alteradt Waterloo lyre 19 T? Cissacks Chicago alter Mr J Mal brew Dubuque roster C F Lancaster Siginow.
An aged couple from Black Hawk County, William Mitchell and Mattig Mitchell, pleaded guilty to an alleged charge at their Raymond home. The report notes the husband’s age, beard, and frail condition as he faced the formal proceeding in a case described with fragmented OCR text.
A local report notes a woman died by her own actions at Myer Market. Authorities investigated the incident, with details limited in the fragmentary OCR text. No further names or dates are clearly readable.
Washington reports Sec 12 Special Commissioner Buchanan signed a protocol with Venezuela to settle disputes. Three claims go to The Hague for arbitration, others resolved by cash payments or direct agreements. New York and Bermudez Asphalt will concede property and pay $206,000 yearly revenue plus $60,000 indemnity. Jaurett awarded $3,000. Remaining claims to The Hague.
Two gunmen robbed a Rio Grande passenger train near Military Junction on the eastbound line from Denver. They forced the mail clerk to open the car and seized contents, though the haul is not yet confirmed. Authorities from Fort Logan and local police searched the countryside but found no trace of the bandits.
Readable fragments show St Paul stockyards figures for cattle multiple classes with prices and totals, plus Chicago grain and pork futures quoted. Early February activity includes steers cows lambs and yearlings with varied dollar amounts. futures show May July and Sept quotations across corn hogs and butter prices.
Wisconsin Senator La Follette leads insurgent bloc in the Senate as he delays the naval appropriation bill. He argues the current committee system is flawed and could improve if work were distributed among the full 92 senators rather than a minority. The move follows earlier House insurgent tactics and signals possible changes in upcoming sessions.
United States states and cities marked Abraham Lincoln’s birth centennial with numerous meetings and events. President Roosevelt proclaimed the day a holiday in the District of Columbia and territories, with ceremonies including the cornerstone laying for a new memorial and addresses by officials and dignitaries.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a sea disaster involving the Penguin ship, mentioning Wellington, Dylon, Steameh and Coenen P. The text is garbled but indicates sixty seven persons connected to the Penguin vessel and a maritime incident. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
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