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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
6
A garbled but readable collection of household instructions covers canning safety and sugar syrup methods, soap making from laundry soap, raspberry gelatine freezes, jar lid removal tips, chicken bouillon clarity, and biscuit style pastry. It also offers dish ideas like bouillon with toast, currant file, and quick fixes for scrambled eggs and pea soup, with notes on knife care and garnish ideas.
The jury acquits Ella Gingles of theft after seven hours of deliberation in Chicago court. Five ballots favored acquittal, four initially believed she was guilty. The case centers on missing items valued at about 40 dollars, with Barrette alleging the theft and Gingles denying the charges.
Don Carlos of Bourbon the Carlist claimant to the Spanish throne died Sunday in Varese Lombardy Italy after a prolonged illness. He led a 1870s armed bid for succession and was defeated by Alfonso XII. Followers reportedly planned to recognize Alfonso upon Carlos death and form a Catholic party in his wake.
Clayton T. Zimmerman Jr a 20 year old clerk at Adams Express Chicago confessed to stealing a $10000 currency package found missing last Tuesday. He planned to hide the money for years then marry and buy a home. The theft exposed a broader claim of large daily revenue at the firm and prompted an investigation by investigators.
Mrs. J. Addison Davis aged 64, daughter of the late Jefferson Davis, former president of the Confederacy, died at her Colorado Springs home after a six month illness. Her husband led the local bank, and she leaves two sons and two daughters, including Lucy and Virginia Webb. The family, once prominent in the Confederacy, has ties to New York and Wyoming in recent years.
Congress faced a busy week with the House adopting a joint resolution to submit an amendment empowering Congress to levy an income tax by a 317 to 14 vote. Debates centered on tariff talks and district affairs while a heated fight over a traveling expense provision faltered. The Senate met briefly, with business limited to routine petitions and minor bills as sessions clocked short durations.
Naymond 4 Inwaurs, curator at the Bronx Zoo, travels to Europe and other countries with crates of poison snakes and other animals to exchange for specimens abroad. He aims to bring back vipers and other deadly serpents to enrich East Coast collections, while suggesting foreign exchanges to curb overpopulation at the zoo.
Rabble of garbled text references a Milwaukee boy mayor, Barnborne M Becker, arriving in San Francisco from the canal zone visit invited by President Patti, plus scattered notes about Winnipeg drays and Utlle flag rules and a Montana ranch intrigue. The fragment ends with unclear ages and bank incident details.
Jurors ruled Col Snell insane when he signed the will after the Readings in Clinton Alabama. The verdict voided bequests to Mabelle Bnell McNamara and shifted potential estate value beyond 5 million dollars. The case lauded as a lurid example of romance schemes surrounding an elderly millionaire and a series of letters from women demanding money and gifts.
Tony Baffa an 18 year old Italian, in county jail, admits killing Giuseppe Filippelli a grocer at 7727 Greenwood Ave. He exposes the Black Hand society and its members including Nudo brothers and Caro Ernagia. The group, calling itself Loguisto, practiced extortion and threats as criminal strategy.
Mrs Fremont B Chesbrough of Detroit, owner of the Chesbrough steamship line, faces a federal indictment in New York for smuggling after a double bottom was found in a trunk brought from Kaiser Wilhelm II era. A $23000 necklace was surrendered to customs officials by her attorney Cha woman fails in a sanitarium.
The article notes Qous Bends Fitzherbert a three year old winning the suburban handicap in New York. It mentions umpire Truby resigning from National Teague staff and a party crossing to San Francisco. It recalls Joynge Sen as a famed two ten trotter and reports a Racine death, plus a possible mating between Hua oe and Newton Colver. It discusses racing conditions and expectations at the Kentucky Paced tracks and the Pas Pacah Pairs Association.
The Hudson and Manhattan Railway opens with a Monday morning through run. W A McAdoo leads the event with civic ceremonies in New York and Jersey City. Governors officials and dignitaries attend as fireworks and electric lights illuminate West Side Park. Harriett McAdoo initiates the power button ending a decade of work.
British submarine C 11 sank after collision with cargo steamer Eddystone four and a half miles northwest of Halsborough Lightship. Thirteen crew members perished, three saved. Collisions involving C 16 C 17 and others produced twenty fatalities. salvage efforts underway as crews reflect on dangers of submarines.
National Assembly proclaims Sultan Ahmed Mirza shah as Mohamed Ali seeks refuge in the Russian legation in Tehran. Azad ul Mulk named regent as Shapahdar becomes minister of war and governor of Tehran amid a massive crowd in Parliament Square.
In Seattle six weeks after a 20000 dollar theft from Mrs. Sara of Evelyth Michigan, the money’s recovery followed the arrest of Mr. Shen for contempt of court for refusing to pay 6000 on a 20000 dollar judgment held by attorney J L Washburn. Shea, who sold timber on his claim for 20000, gave the money to his wife who traveled west with it. The police doubted the theft until $15000 was reportedly returned, and Shea was ordered to pay 6000 plus attorney fees before being jailed for contempt.
Acting secretary approves right of way for the Prairie Oil and Gas Company to construct an eight inch oil pipeline across 161 miles in Oklahoma. Regulatory provisions to be adhered to by carriers.
Prosecutor Heide Pour Hedy State's Attorney announced plans to seek the death penalty for all defendants in the murder of banker John Byron Sayler. The case involves Dr. W R Miller Mrs Cora Miller and others in Watseka with potential separate trials. Evidence from Sayler's bank vault linked to the crime stirred further testimony from Golda Sayler and notes that Miller may have acted in self defense according to defense plans.
Postoffice at Huntley Alabama on the Northwestern railroad was robbed in the night. Thieves blew open the safe and stole around 500 dollars in cash and stamps. Postmaster H H Cook discovered the loss in the morning. The robbers escaped on foot after looting the store interior and stealing a horse from Job Kelly's barn.
Reports from Vienna say Baron Oskar Rothschild age 21, youngest son of Albert Rothschild, died suddenly, possibly by apoplexy amid a troubled love affair. Details frame the death as an unfortunate pattern, with statements noting months spent visiting the United States and speculation about a fatal cause linked to emotional strain.
A fragmentary report describes a christening with distant ceremonies and dignitaries from new nations. It notes the American liner Amerika finishing behind a rival and references an assassination linked to a Martian-like plot, mentioning Maj. Gan Heekr Swedlah, and vague naval activities across basia rope.
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