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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1906
Page
6
A garbled OCR page recounts diverse historic events and figures from 1702 and earlier, including royals, religious leaders, battles, and political changes. It mentions Queen Mary of Bagda, Elizabeth of Wuanti, George Whitefield, and various 18th century names, with scattered dates and places like Philadelphia, Buffalo, and Santo Domingo amid jagged references.
A dynamite bomb killed former Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg outside his residence in Caldwell after a gate opening incident. The blast wounded his guards and killed Steunenberg, with investigators linking the attack to his crackdown on Coeur dAlene dynamiters and tensions with the mine dynamization case.
The career and death of T Yerkes unfold across New York and London with Chicago roots. He died after a long illness while estranged from his wife amid a storm of fame and domestic discord. his career included major urban transportation projects in Chicago and London.
A garbled discussion touches on U S governance and global affairs. It mentions the President of Venezuela, New York insurance policies, the postal service, and reform proposals for big New York freighters, with references to divers, magnets, and international tensions.
The trial of the Gilknales, Read, and others in Chicago concluded with prison terms for slugging participants linked to the Wood Workers Union No. 8. Charles Carlstrom died in the attack, and Gilknales received the maximum five years plus a $2000 fine. The case, called the Giltnaley case, marked the longest jury trial under Illinois conspiracy laws, with about 12 weeks of testimony and about $45,000 in state costs.
A fragmentary historic news note describes a Ghost amber chamber in Tsarskoe Selo and a nine month sentence for a figure in Berlin circles. It mentions Beltain protection profits, a yearly grant, and fortunes of dignitaries, plus a famed composer honored by Worcester. It also recalls a Danish expedition and imperial post consternation during a religious festival.
A long legislative inquiry into insurance practices in New York ends with optimism that stronger laws and oversight will follow. The report praises the committee for uncovering graft and lavish spending, noting public trust in honest business gains from reforms and better supervision of insurers.
Around 100 travelers aboard the Great Northern steamer Dakota traveling to Japan and China missed Christmas Day as the ship crossed the international date line on Sunday night. The crew kept the change secret and the crew and passengers faced a second Christmas Day aboard once the line shifted to Tuesday. The voyage traces a curved path near the Arctic, through the Pacific, down toward the Southern Ocean before returning toward Wilkes Land.
Ray Miller of New York died in Bowton of paenthonia. The fragmentary item mentions wages disputes and a supervisor named Tustin Meneziel, with references to a German link and an investment stake. Financial terms are unclear and largely garbled.
A French political struggle unfolds as Loubet refuses a third term while factions debate the presidency. Critics accuse the government of persecution and expulsion of rivals, and a strong movement forms to force new leadership despite Loubet’s stance. M. Fallicies, Senate president, is cited as a leading candidate.
The fragmentary English text reports Rojestvensky claiming Admiral Togo directed ships with secrecy and that British officials met with the Japanese around Wei bat wei, aiming to annihilate the Russian fleet. It notes ministerial investigations into the catastrophe and potential court martial for loss.
Wisconsin’s exgovernor Robert M Tafolette was sworn in as United States Senator on Thursday amid a tense scene. Senator Spooner and Tafolette entered the chamber after a prior political stir, with Wisconsin lawmakers and the public greeting them in the gallery.
Rod Monn notes a steam heating plant installed in a sod house near Bone Fleet, a sign civilization is spreading westward. The home of Caspin is described as modest yet comfortable, with a furnace and thorough unit. The piece reflects progress and adaptation as people embrace modern warmth.
The Polish Leagues operate as a parallel government through a Secret Central Committee guiding chains of clubs across nations. In America there are about 45,000 members with a 1,500 women. Buffalo hosts a recent conference that approved funds for Kosciuszko statues in Washington and a Polish school in Pennsylvania.
The passage lists figures such as John Jacob Astor with a dubious daily income claim, mentions Andrew Carnegie’s golf played amid trout fishing, and references various officials and candidates like Lieut. Gen. Chaffee, Judge Bond, and Capt Frank Zents. Mixed, garbled text notes residences in Berkeley or Piedmont and a January event, with unclear ages and roles.
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