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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1897
Page
6
Sioux City seeks a revival of its famed Corn Palace as merchants and railroads pledge effort. Formal railroad meetings endorse the project, aiming to boost local business after a fallow period caused by poor pay and uncertain prospects.
Hamilton County officials consider a county books examination after a long gap. Ex Clerk Buell defends fees while expert Duithot tests the shortage at 274.50 with eight fees questioned. Bond proceedings force a settlement of 400 to end potential lawsuits.
A Spirit Lake Chautauqua opens with acclaimed figures such as Ray Sam Janes John DeWitt Miller George NR Rev. Charles Fy Aked Col. George W. Balu Booker T. Washington Rev. Rober McIntyre and Rev DeWitt Talmage among lecturers. The Wagner Concert Company and multiple quartets will provide musical entertainment on the program. Also featured is a vivid eyewitness report of local crime and notable deaths in Boone and Jefferson areas.
The Solona legislature completed its session on July 1 and adjourned sine die after adopting a joint resolution fixing the final adjournment hour. Members debated the publication of a new code and debated university funding, while the House and Senate finalized enrollments and paid tribute to Presiding Officer Matt Parrott. The session closed with the Twenty-sixth General Assembly adjourning at 10:20.
Janes Forrest of Cedar Rapids one of the oldest conductors on the Burtington Cedar Rapids and Northern Trailway was killed June 80 near Cedar Rapids. He stepped on the rear platform of a sleeper and his head struck a bridge over the Cedar River, death instantaneous. Also notes on butter orders for Iowa Agricultural College and a murder in Ottumwa, a printer killed near Charles City, and a man found in the Des Moines River.
Herman Shaffer, well known farmer from Sheffield, fell from the Town Central Railway bridge at Mason City and sustained injuries that will cripple him for life.
The Ohio Democratic State convention in Columbus drew a large crowd at the new 6000 seat auditorium. Delegates nominated Chapman for governor with Smalley as a key backer, and Shaw for lieutenant governor by acclimation. Fusion questions sparked heated debate as Finley, Warner, and others urged swift action.
The Ohio convention praised a people driven assembly contrasting with Toledo’s factionalism. Chairman Sloane’s address echoed Chicago’s silver platform, with applause for Gen. Warner and anti trust pledges. Nominations followed: Spriggs for Supreme Judge, Dore for Attorney General, Wilson for State Treasurer, Degnan for Public Works, Turnipseed for School Board, Hard named by acclamation, and Bryan indorsement debated then dropped in favor of three cheers.
From New Bedford Massachusetts comes word that three of the staunch steam era whaling vessels are iced in near the Maekeast river mouth. They face danger as ice breaks up, threatening 220 to 160 men aboard. Speaker Reed plans to attend despite the risky proximity of events. Bennly Henn clubs in Detroit were to host BB, with attendance expected.
Congress highlights show the Senate moving on the tariff bill on Monday. Hides duty fixed at 20 percent ad valorem, replacing the 10 cents per pound original. Debates shift to trusts as discussion includes gloves live animals ore and stained glass.
A historical note surveys unusual customs of salutations. It cites Dadas Indians of the Nellgherry Hills touching the nose with the right hand, Australian natives sticking out tongues, South Sea Islanders splashing water, Eskimos nose-pulling, and a Malacca district gymnastic salute involving a raised left foot.
A fragment describes a lamp claimed as a large world like device with six feet height and ten inches in diameter, noting its exceptional size and burning aspect. The text is incomplete, leaving the invention's details and attribution unclear.
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