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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1909

Page

2

Inventions in New York show extraordinary power

Wednesday in New York a demonstration featured an inventor proving guns of various power and recoil. The inventor claimed his process neutralizes kick and allows high-velocity shots. Tests were conducted in a small office room in Reading, Grey and Merlin acted as attorneys for the inventor.

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Plunge Over a Precipice in Train Accident

An engine and snow plow jumped a track in Alabama, killing a worker and injuring several others. The incident occurred near a railway grade crossing as the heavy machinery toppled into a precipice. A New York company, facing bankruptcy last year, plans to reorganize and resume toll operations with 3,000 to 5,000 employees.

Soucern New York Birminghar Ala Dave Toll

Fragmentary 1917 Atlantic Collision Report Surfaces

A garbled OCR item from a 1917 newspaper references a collision involving a Georgia ship and an American battleship near Gibraltar on the Atlantic route to America. The text is fragmentary and unclear, with many obscured names and dates.

Georgia America

Court hears lurid testimony in Lamp home case

Witnesses including Lena Corey described furniture removal and a chaotic scene at the Lamp residence during Mrs Lemp’s absence. They testified of plants moved, women seen in the bathroom, hair found in the bathroom, and a party with guests who damaged rugs and scattered items. The judge signaled protection for a six year old heir as testimony continued.

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Storm Sweeps Wide Area Across Central States

A broad Bevers storm covered the nation from the Roc Wyro mountains to the Applachians, bringing heavy rain, high winds, and widespread low temperatures. Blizzard-like conditions delayed rail travel and harmed livestock. Northwest cold waves brought 80 or more below freezing in parts while other regions saw zero or below temperatures. The weather bureau forecasts continued precipitation as the storm moves eastward.

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Big Specter in Morocco Agreement Between Germany and France

Germany and France reach a far reaching agreement on Morocco Tuesday aimed at easing tensions. The pact preserves Moroccan integrity and affirms allegiance to the Algeciras framework. France recognizes Germany's economic interests and France accepts Germany’s broader political role in the region.

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Mob storms jail after murder in Haare Texas

A report describes a clash over a land dispute ending with J. A. Wess vist shot and killed in Haare Texas Tuesday by Rolley Wyatt and Alexander Mcfenalc, two black men. Wyatt captured, McKenzie jailed and mob violence erupts as lynching threats loom against Wyatt.

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Taft Tunnel Entrenchment Marks Rail Line Progress

The Taft Montana tunnel on the Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railroad was completed, marking a significant milestone in the railroad expansion. The event signals a major advancement in cross-country rail connectivity, reflecting ongoing infrastructure progress.

Taft, Mont Milwaukee and Pusat Sound Long St Aidhoftis Paul ‘Company Pirala Tuaslay Saftorngon Sngindaring United

Fragmentary sporting note from distant locales

A badly garbled item mentions a man’s deed, mile train in a race, and distances in yards at various places including Texas and Oklahoma. The text is severely damaged with partial names and figures, making precise details and outcomes unclear.

Mukogas Okla

Maine's Union jogk The union. Jack ot the ship Maloto

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a ship Maloto near Wadiaunk harbor and a union referenced as Maine's Union. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Maine Union Jack

Des Moines Jail Inmate Hangs Self in Struggle

Martin Oberman a powerful Austrian inmate on the Great Western train fled from guards and attacked three passengers before being placed in a straightjacket. At Des Moines county jail he ripped his bindings and hanged himself from the bars after Father P O'Reilly spoke with him. Charman, 87, of Chicago, witnessed the grim scene.

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Farmer Not Murdered Wealthy Town Near Fortamouth

A coroner's jury ruled W. Z. Kruger, a wealthy farmer living near Fortamouth, died accidentally after his body was found by family members. The case suggested a fall and fainting sequence with a head injury, not homicide.

W. Z.ruger Fortamouth Kruger Falmilog Spolla

Poisoning at Cornell Bluffs Leaves Three Sick

W Wallace, a well known resident of Cornell Bluffs, died after a tainted meal while Mrs Wallace and a daughter were poisoned. Mrs Wallace remains weak. daughter Aletta shows improvement as 합니다.name

Cornell Blut Pally W. W. Wallace Cornell Bluffs Poleons Mra Wallace Alep Mira Wallace

Waverly man shoots wife then suicide after dispute

In Waverly on Friday night Frank Thompson, age eighteen, shot his wife Edith Homan from behind a tree then killed himself. The couple had married a year ago in Colorado and she had returned to Waverly Saturday. Thompson arrived Thursday.

Waverly Frank Thorpson Thompson Edith Homan Colorado Waverlf Thureday

Death of Wood, William Tidy, Blacksmith in Des Moines

Police investigate the murder of William Tidy Wood a blacksmith in Des Moines found dead in his sleeping room above his shop. The body shows a wound behind the head and a lower-pack wound. Robbery is considered the likely motive as investigators probe the scene and missing money.

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Indictment Against Dobbin In $30,000 Larceny Case

John Dobbin, named as an alleged member of a defense gang, faces a grand jury indictment for larceny of 30,000 from banker T. W. Dal lew of Price ton Mo. The charge stems from a fake horse race fraud on October 12, 1908. Requisition papers issued for extradition from New York for Dobbin’s arrest.

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Osceola Woman Sues Over Injuries From Fall

Mrs. Busan Joffrey of Osceola sues for 5000 dollars alleging multiple rib fractures spinal injuries and internal organ damage after falling into an open unguarded areaway connected with Creston Hoe Toi Company city of Creston and George D Nowennich druggist named as defendants claiming negligence by owners and operators of the premises and drug business on the day of the incident in Creston Iowa.

Tijanics Busan Joffrey Osceola Tueday Creston Hoetoi Company Ely of Creston George D. Nowennich Mr. Newcomb

Irregular Grand Jury Faces Indictment Dilemma

Testimony from H V Betey and TA Lathrop questioned whether jurors for the year were properly drawn or selected by related officers. Judge A B Thornell signaled plans to throw out indictments returned by the grand jury against unnamed individuals who had not been bound over or pleaded.

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Trainsmen Injured In Multiple Rail Incidents Across Iowa

A series of railroad mishaps near Mason City and Austin injures several train crew members including Conductor Collina and Brakeman Grat while a door crushes others. The next day a water-tank fall injures a man aboard the engine. A nearby explosion scatters debris injuring two boys. In Clinton, the oldest Taiwa era musicians celebrate their first anniversary, Rev McBride dies in Clinton, and nominations are announced for the Iowa postmasters.

McCidents Mason City Austin Conover Collina Mraman Mayer Theco Wee Txnleston Edward Grown G.inaohiniet Ware Manon City Ulldinge

Congress Debate on Fortunes of Bankrupt Act and Budget

A lengthy House debate centers on a proposed bill to reform bankruptcy law and cap costs, with critics urging clearer explanations. The discussion touches on agricultural aid, football combat funding, and plans to curb excessive fees in receiverships and banking reorganizations.

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