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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1925
Page
14
A massive explosion at the Qlilig theater in Kansas City Missouri during a late show collapsed the roof and main floor. Fourteen shops were leveled and many spectators injured or buried in debris as fires spread. An oncoming freight train reportedly hit a telephone pole killing one man.
French government promised overdue bonuses to mall carriers after they seized the Paris main post office. About 100,000 postal telegraph and telephone workers had demonstrated over payment delays, invading the building, driving out the public, and barricading themselves inside for two hours.
Direct two way radio communication between Orlando and the MacMillan polar expedition was set up and held for fifteen minutes during the night. Lieut William J Lee Naval Reserve force announced. John L Reinartz operator on the Bowdoin said the noise in the radio shack was hathering other boys in the ship who wanted to sleep.
Paris reports the chamber of deputies adopted Finance Minister Callinns budget proposals. It passed the defense bonds measure by a large majority, with a vote of 873 to 36 in favor. Strong entities referenced include the French Chamber and Finance Ministry.
Farmers and truck gardeners welcomed the downpour measured at 1.5 inches by the weather bureau. Agronomists say the rain provides a strong boost to hundreds of acres of late fields and hardened crops after a dry spell in the first ten days of the month.
A lightning strike at St Patrick's Cathedral shattered a 200 pound marble cross on the steeple and toppled a three ton granite finial from the tower. The strike also sent debris to nearby areas as crowds gathered near Central Park West awaiting rain to stop.
Allen and Riley brother, aged men, were instantly killed when their automobile was struck by a freight train at a level crossing near Cortland Ohio. Their companion George Longberry was seriously injured in the collision.
President Coolidge rests at White Court in Swampscott for two months enjoying rest and privacy. Crowds greet his train in Salem and schools along the route wave flags as Mrs Coolidge and the president express happiness with the Massachusetts welcome. Secret Service tightens security with Marines at entrances and limited access to the estate.
Mrs Remus testified that she paid Mrs Walthall 2000 dollars and Father Hayden 500 dollars at a hotel meeting in Atlanta. The two women acted as go-betweens in a conspiracy case involving L J Fletcher former deputy warden and Thomas P Hayden former prison chaplain.
French Morocco report states native troops loyal to France aided by French aviators repelled the Rifian offensive in the eastern sector. Abd el Krim forces are said to have fallen back along the front as a result of the setback.
A deadly heat wave accompanying the eruption of Sierra Pintas claims nine lives in San Diego and nearby regions. Two Americans and seven Mexicans are reported dead as officials confirm casualties from the extreme conditions and volcanic activity.
Pangalos leads the Greek cabinet as new premier, aiming to protect his reform agenda. The former minister previously held influential positions and now commands a reshaped government amid Invest revolution push.
William McClintock’s death and a six month cloud over Shepherd concluded with a not guilty verdict after a five hour jury deliberation. The ruling clears Shepherd and places him as presumptive owner of the McClintock estate while investigations into typhoid germ plots and related deaths linger.
European residents flee Shameen as clashes erupt between Chinese agitators and foreign concession residents. Casualties rise among both sides, with authorities reporting 80 Chinese killed and 70 wounded after British and French marines restored order following the killing of a French national and injuries to two British subjects.
In Quebec, the Canadian liner Marlochng fought the tide as the tug Ocean King neared its pier to take a tow. The Ocean King went to the bottom amidships, nearly cut in two, with twelve crew lost.
Countess Marguerite D Adhemar D Cransac a longtime figure in Washington and Virginia society died in her seventy seventh year. Before her marriage she was Miss Marguerite Labrot of Cincinnati.
The Daily Chronicle and Weekly Gazette, Canada’s oldest newspaper founded in 1764, announced it would cease publishing effective June BO, marking the end of an era for Quebec journalism and a long history of regional reporting.
Washington reports weekly government market quotations for butter hay live stock fruits and vegetables grain and more with prices from New York Chicago Wisconsin Minnesota and other centers. figures include butter cloning prices 42c Chicago 420 single dalaler 220 double dairy 2140 young Americas 2140 and various beef calf lamb and cotton figures across states.
In a riotous debate in the chamber of deputies the government declared France will pursue the Rif War to end with Abd el-Krim surrenders as the sole interlocutor and will continue the campaign with Spain until the Rif leader is driven from the invaded territories Premier Painière won a vote of confidence 510 to 30.
President Coolidge plans a holiday itinerary starting with an arrival in Cambridge to meet Mayor Quinn before heading to Plymouth Vermont for July 4. He will address in Cambridge then visit the grave of his father Col John Coolidge and attend events marking the first anniversary of his son’s death. Harry Bassett, Democrat of Indiana, is named to the U S employees compensation commission.
Paris report states a Dutch aircraft flying from Rotterdam to Purla crashed near the Franco-Belgian border, killing the pilot named Klunder and three passengers. The victims include a Dutchman, a German, and a Swede.
Proceedings filed by Dan A. Sutherland, Alaska delegate, against Secretary Hoover to block interference with Alaskan sovereignty were dismissed for lack of prosecution. The case sought an injunction and raised issues over authority and jurisdiction in federal governance of Alaska.
Ottawa tightens prohibition by authorizing British Columbia to bar private importation except for specific legal purposes. Government moves aim to curb illicit alcohol flow and enforce stricter controls across provinces.
Iowa bonus board disapproved 108 claims at its annual session. Iowa dealers will supply most conference plate institutions as directed by the board of control. Population figures show Linn County at 79 702 and Cerro Gordo at 137 039 from recent census returns. The city of Mariantas bought the courthouse for 12 000 dollars, replacing a quarter century of business facade. Entries for the town stake fir event are arriving earlier this year, with strong turnout.
The item lists ten flag etiquette rules covering display, handling, and procession order, emphasizing respect and proper presentation. It also notes coal contracts awarded to eleven Iowa operators and a county graveling plan, plus a town’s interest in red poppies grown from seed and steam rail earnings.
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