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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
4
An incoherent OCR fragment notes widespread devastation and displacement in Burufura. It mentions villages swallowed by an event, destitute survivors entering the town, and a government response with herd losses totaling about 10,499 cattle. The text is garbled but signals a large-scale disaster with humanitarian impact.
A schooner or vessel wrecked off Moriches Long Island with twelve crew aboard. Lifesaving crews manned breeches buoy lines as the ship ran aground near a beach, sinking rapidly. Weather was clear but danger rose as the vessel lingered close to shore.
In Reading, Annie, 19, dies after a taxi chase ends with a bullet to the heart as her companion George, 20, and driver Lewis Becker try to reach a hospital. The motive remains unclear, with investigators stating no clear quarrel or motive yet established.
Apache Ahiet Pardue, a noted chief of the Apache Indians and longtime prisoner of war, died in Arizona territory. He was famed for waging extensive campaigns against whites and for instilling fear among settlers, including women and children, over many years.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Lincoln Nebraska state senate session midweek with debate on measures. Mentions of Dincoln and Sunday page content imply discussion or opposition and uncertain outcomes. Several names appear garbled, with no clear resolution or concrete actions recorded.
A fragmentary report by Chleg cites Jonn Sargent of the Lindilern- Necnemugd in Sodttie Washington arriving at the port with 852 Tananege men and children onboard ships from the orient.
The readable text fragments indicate a crime report mentioning a missing person or incident at a hotel with a suspect or agency names, but the details are too garbled to extract a coherent event, entities, or dates for a proper headline and summary.
King Edward opens parliament in a grand ceremony at Westminster with Queen Alexandra and the Prince of Wales present. Crowds line the route to Buckingham Palace cheering the royal return from Ireland, while police prepare for possible disturbances from unemployed and suffragists.
Police report a second morning raid with two men detained after three women were wounded in a series of brutal assaults. The spree expands to seven attacks on Monday evening in the eastern suburb, with one woman seriously hurt and several arrests already made as witnesses focus on aiding victims.
A gruesome case in Marseilles details a one year old girl found dead with 28 stab wounds and burns after abuse by a man living with the mother widow. Names linked to the killer include Pap Johnson, a notorious acquaintance from Lawrence Kansas, who allegedly murdered Switzer at the home before dying by suicide. No motive is known.
A man entered the home of Lawratvo Hones, president of Jonce Bros Dry Goods Co, in Anes City and demanded $7,000. He brandished a revolver and dynamite, but was overpowered by the resident. The incident occurred Monday, according to local reports.
Dankell Case postponed due to serious missteps of State Attorney Soma Hepburn. Judge Strang delays further hearing in Guthrie court, rescheduled to May 1. Wreck scene noted with a train contract issue near Max Dornan. Philippine Band arrival mentioned with overseas telegraph items and local chatter about military units and radiant matinee events.
The case concerns 22 year old Gibbons who shot at his bride and her mother in their home and then killed himself. The incident occurred Thursday in Cornel Mite Jon, hospital treatment ongoing with uncertain outcome. The motive remains unclear.
Macer Fintein reports a large six foot diameter hole appearing in the yard at Hall House Marlon. A subterranean cavern extends southward for a long distance with a six foot tall constricting paronge at the bottom. Hall recalls a muffled explosion three years ago that shook the area, which may relate to the cave in this week and the nearby MASAKOWAYy event. Exploration continues.
An African American man is held in Ottumwa for aiding in the murder of Clara Rowan by John Junkin. Police pursue corroborating evidence while examining the suspect’s home and testing a diamond pawned by Junkin, with no decisive proof found. The man, released January 19 from Port Madison penitentiary, is described as a dangerous figure.
A Van Wert tale centers on Corrie Tarr a music student at Ashland Park college and daughter of a wealthy farmer. Her uncle L B Harper linked to a Van Wert hardware business faced a Dew Moines policy court on charges of family mistreatment and improper restraint. he pleaded not guilty with bonds set at 1000 dollars across two counts.
Turbulent Webster City school news centers on Superintendent Torc amid a board vacancy to be filled in March. Reports cite factions backing and opposing Torc, with nominations for J. W. Young and W. A. Crandall and opponents led by J. W. Lad and Dr. G. I. McCaullt. Local election details reference mayoral and council positions and a single-ticket slate.
An OCR readout mentions Mrs Harbert Mehon, husband Lamobile former, alleged plotting and arrest near Minneapolis, a defendant Mr Bode charged with plottatory growls, Young Women’s waveddt, Marealite, divroge hinted, Histon awarded body of auldron to a 2 year old.
Neighbors found a man near Laurel three miles north of Marshalltown in a modest home unresponsive from cold and possible injury. He was alive but unable to explain how he was hurt, and a surgeon reported critical but not fatal injuries as responders investigated what happened that night.
A dramatic train incident killed the engine driver of the Sanborn division. Two hobos witnessed the disaster at Duncan. the body was taken to Sanbarn. Seven weeks earlier he wed Miss Hannah Johnson, daughter of Bunker W. Johnson of Sonbart.
Reports from Council Bluffs detail a north district crime where four men attacked a 2 year old girl near a neighbor’s home, plus a bridge collapse disrupting traffic and goods valued in the thousands. The deadly canning of tomatoes tied to W. Wallace’s death is hinted, with many local figures and events sketched, including social and political notes from Iowa cities and university areas.
A night blaze at the Illinois Central or Chicago and Eastern Illinois line damaged the Wabash yard with two hours of intense effort. Firemen battled to contain spreading flames threatening freight houses and buildings. injuries reported include May Dogaeny, a 20 year old telephone operator, and janitor Vineet Sara. The fire began before 11 and winds fanned the blaze, with damage cost estimated at $600,000 and the railway company expressing early apologies.
Kellum, a 48 year old Moducive calatiner and lawyer visiting Obtha Colioya Comior Newa, shot minister Wellum and then killed himself. The incident occurred at 7 elade thy osher jiletie near Clovis Hurkley’s emg wore. The shooter, Kellum, left a note to his wife and mother, indicating a motive tied to family strain.
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