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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
2
A devastating storm swept through the Southwest collapsing residence structures and causing a trail of wreckage. A one year old and several others were killed or injured as two buildings collapsed amid the chaotic aftermath. Investigators and engineers secured the scene as authorities pursued charges against two individuals amid ongoing inquiries into the incident.
In Cincinnati federal court Thursday, the government charged the American Express Company with carrying unstamped mail and a nonbusiness letter. Attorney McPherson maintains the letter was not tied to the carrier’s business and lacked required postage. Penalty under federal statutes is $200. Postmaster Inspector Holmes says public carriers must bear postage and that prosecutions are needed to curb lax handling of stamped mail.
A seven Japanese group with two small cannons is reported on an unfrequented bluff marking the northern Santa Monica Bay. They have been conducting experiments and mapping cliffs while a portion of the American battleship may spend days in the bay. A small pivot gun on a cliff 185 feet above the sea was fired in multiple directions, raising suspicions among settlers.
After a six hour clash in the Japanese House of Representatives the financial budget was approved by 104 votes. The session turned into a riotous scene as speakers hurled charges of favoritism and clashed near the chair. The chair suspended proceedings for a half hour and then offered a formal apology to the opposition.
The resume details at Clinton DL report the $2,000,000 suit filed by Richard Snell to break his father's will. More love letters to the aged Col. Snell are entered as evidence, aiming to prove Col. Snell was insane about women.
George Adams, formerly city marshal of Benton, was sentenced to fourteen years in the penitentiary for the killing of John F. Malone, a former city marshal. The shooting occurred last October after Adams testified Malone had been drinking and threatened his life.
Untiuver John Grant of New York leaped from the Brooklyn bridge Thursday and landed among the cakes in the street 200 feet below. He escaped with only minor injuries and was quickly arrested. Sharad with 2trampted aulolde.
Aniford of Washington DC announces breakup of engagement to former Senator Henry G. Davis who sought the Democratic presidential nomination. The article cites campaign finance offers including 40000 to a Negro College and 960000 from Andrew Carnegie to a Dorgan college for education of colored youths if officers raise funds. The text mentions various names and Civil War veteran references without clear context.
A chaotic attack allegedly by Mexican workers targeted a Santa Rosa mine complex. Dynamite placed under boarding houses exploded during dinner, collapsing structures and injuring several, while the foreman’s residence and superintendent’s office were demolished. Eighteen Mexicans detained. motive tied to revolutionary sympathies and arrests in Los Angeles.
Meyer told the Senate he may keep a postmaster in office after Senate rejection until a successor is appointed, citing regulations. The Pensacola case of William Northup prompts Senate questions as Taliaferro notes continued pay and duties despite nomination rejection.
Rural outlaws robbed the Rich Hill Bank of about $23,000 after dynamiting its vault early Wednesday. Shots exchanged with the sheriff as the heavily armed bandits fled north of town. no injuries reported. The Bank of Willard in Witans, Missouri, was later looted of about $10,000 by five robbers.
Springfield Ohio agricultural implement manufacturers Were Wednesday placed in the hands of receivers by a U S district court action The receivers were directed to continue the business but wind it up as speedily as possible The assets are listed at 1 000 000 and the indebtedness at 400 000 The firm’s attorney cites stringent conditions as the reason for receivership and says the firm can pay all debts when money becomes easier
Neyo Traylor, once mayor of Creston, was found murdered in the back room of his Contechanery store early Thursday. The coroner arrived, no motive evident, money in till untouched, age 48, with prior domestic trouble noted but no suspect named.
Des Moines druggists promised to reform and abide by temperance rules. The Anti Saloon League paused 51 permanent injunction suits for a year and a half, issuing temporary orders instead. League attorney M. S. Odvn reduced his fees, leaving druggists to pay about $800 plus own legal costs.
Lelia Henderson, a bridalmatter, was struck in the face by Orville Taylor during a wedding departure at Rockwell City. The blow caused her to scramble onto the train with onlookers assisting. Taylor, a Springfield resident, is described as over six feet tall. No charges have been filed.
A letter from Clear Lake reports Merle Cantey a student at Stanford formerly of Clear Lake was shot and killed after mistakenly entering the wrong house on Feb 5. The son of A. Cooley of the Clear Lake Mirror, Cantey was mistaken for a burglar. A missing girl Nora Kinkennan from Mitchell, now found with Charles DeVore at Attu, prompts potential criminal proceedings.
The Martin Strelau company sues the city of Dubuque for 39408 for coal for the water works during Arthur McArthur’s incumbency, while a court challenge questions the debt’s authority. In Cedar Rapids a supreme court order may restrain the gun company from enforcing a 90 cent gas ordinance pending appeal. Political moves surface in Clear Lake to unite factions for the mayoralty, and Rev. Allen Judd resigns from St John’s Episcopal to pursue missionary work in Des Moines.
Nearly fifty women suffragists met in Britain and were sentenced after a Tuesday verdict in the House of Commons. On Wednesday most chose jail time or fines, with all but two preferring prison over payment.
James J. Leknomuny of Brooling Massachusetts head of a band smuggling Chinese into New England was sentenced Wednesday to four months in jail for extensive operations.
Senor Franco arrived at Genoa Italy Tuesday evening. He appeared very worn out and retired to his hotel refusing to use anyone's assistance. Coal miners Bielke Ong housing coal miners went on strike at Duquoin Illinois Wednesday. Their grievance is dissatisfaction with alleged inferior blasting powder supplied to the mine.
After days of consideration the appropriation pill debate concludes with a door step display amid mixed public reaction. Notable observers include local residents and commentators weighing potential cultural impacts and policy directions.
A terrier named Fox Terrier was nearly dead after being locked in a freight car for two weeks. Rescuers found the dog near Blerinings, its body emaciated but eyes bright with relief as farmers helped carry it to safety. Authorities say the dog’s survival was remarkable given exposure to freezing weather and lack of food. The animal remains under care, with hopes for a full nursing recovery.
Snyder and wife returning from the Wiloner shop confronted by two hoodlums who grabbed $85. Snyder fired a struggle, fighting to disarm one robber as they were attacked in front of their home. The clash ended with the robbers fleeing, money left behind.
Robert Johnson, foreman at Saylor mine No. 1, was struck by an interurban car at the Snylin road crossing Sunday at 2 PM and badly injured. His leg is fractured and may require amputation. He is at Mercy hospital under Dr Hanawalt care.
Several serious accidents were reported Tuesday in Atasity City and surrounding areas. Victims include Vad Poy man Prank Dicktion from Milwaukee who suffered injuries, Willy McGray aged 13 struck by a Milwaukee engine, George Clause knocked from a vehicle engine, Riv Balstan a farmer with a broken leg, all noted amid a spate of mishaps along local roadways and waterways.
A jury in the district court at Ollwomwa after sixteen hours deliberation found Miles Jlovraw guilty of murder in the first degree for stabbing Mary Judson, a paramour, on December 16. The crime followed a past incident three years ago from Mt. Pleasant when he shot and killed Ben Farrel, a geographer, over the Judson affair.
Spencer Mac Retired, George Richards, a resident of Spencer, was robbed of 43 dollars near North Grove Street around 7 pm. He encountered two women who asked for a ride and then attempted to rob him by force, grabbing his money while one suspect seized his belongings.
Taneywell missing person alert notes a woman born in Vinton and raised there. It mentions her mother and a relative Honeywell, references a Pioneer era death, and recalls relocation to a foundation of a thousand mill.
The opening of the Palin overall factory drew 1,509 attendees as 30 workers were pre employed and 33,200 in value of work expected before April. Rumors of more hires circulate as Father Vilteon Dios of Tawa, aged 75, dies at Worthington after 5¢ years in residence, leaving a wife and nine children.
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