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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1905

Page

2

Graet Tinger Iowa Publisher

Graet Tinger Iowa publisher identified in local notes. The entry confirms the person and role within the community and economy. No additional details provided in the fragment.

Public outcry over Nebogatoff surrender at crisis

Amidst vast anger at Rear Admiral Nebogatoff, officials weigh blame for surrender of warships. Reports say more than ten thousand men may have died or been drowned in the great disaster. Admiralty mood at St Petersburg is divided, with some calling for full knowledge before condemnation while others point to precedent set by the Raphael episode in 1829 and Sinope.

St. Petersburg Nebogatoff Phael Nicholas I Raphael Sinope Nebo

Land Theft Claims In Modoc County Survey Records

An Examiner report alleges elaborate forgery schemes in Modoc County involving forged applicant names on surveyor general filings. The fraud allegedly uses fake identities and altered documents to claim public domain lands, with a broader pattern across Braovines and related offices.

Pri Modoc Alls ‘Office

Earthquake Hits Montenegro and Albania Reportedly Kills Two

Fragmentary report indicates a deadly earthquake affecting Montenegro and Albania. Details are unclear with scattered notes mentioning two casualties and multiple houses damaged or collapsed amid ongoing tremors and emergency advisories.

Wisconsin bank closure and regulatory action in Ladysmith

The First National Bank of Ladysmith Wisconsin closes temporarily as directors elect a receiver Earl ing named by the comptroller of the currency in Washington. The bank has capital stock of 25000. The report notes regret on government action and a tied credit market with Sioux City quotations.

Wisconsin First National Ladysmith Wis Mptroller Wash Chaulmonsls National Examiner Earling

Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition Opens in Portland

The Lewis and Clark Exposition opened in Portland Oregon with a grand ceremony attended by the president and a wide array of officials from California Idaho Washington and Oregon. A gold telegraph key signaled the opening and a 21 gun salute marked the moment as machinery began at a distance three thousand miles away.

Pacific Portland Ore Hursday Oregon Meriwether Lewis William Clark Jefferson Oregon Country United States Charles W. Fairbanks House of Representatives National Congress Army Navy Calfornia Idaho Washington P. V. DeGraw White House Signal Corps of the Army White Mouse Lot

King Alfonso Survives Paris Assassination Attempt

An anarchist attack on King Alfonso of Spain in Paris early Thursday caused a shock but he, with President Troubet, continued the public festivities amid vast ovations. Police detain a laboratory attendant Arsene Arnould on rumors of lighting a fuse, supported by a woman's testimony.

Paris Alfonso Spain Troubet France Arsene Arnould

Six Die As Gun Nison Tunnel Disaster Claims Victims

Two more men were rescued alive from the Gunnison tunnel at Montrose Colorado after being buried for 58 hours under timbering. Benjamin Taylor and Free Gross were pulled free as one more body, Herman Okerman of Denver, was found, bringing the death toll to six. Rescuers labor to clear mud and search for possible additional victims. Grass remained in critical condition.

Gunnison Tunnel Gunnison Montrose Colo Benjamin Taylor Free Gross Herman Okerman Denver

Anarchists Attack Spanish King In Paris Gala

A bomb exploded near King Alfonso and President Troubet in Paris after a gala opera, striking a cuirassier and injuring several escort soldiers while the royal procession continued. The blast caused horses to bolt, lights to fail, and a chaotic crowd scene as police arrested a suspect and the king and president remained unhurt.

Paris Spain Leihet Aumarehisé Palais d Orsay Alfonso Troubet Avenue d'Orsay Avenue d'Opera Leward

Morton to retire from cabinet in July to run subway

Washington dispatch reports Secretary of the Navy Morton told the president he plans to retire on July 1. He will take over general management of the New York subway system, with a successor already chosen. Morton was appointed June 24, 1904, replacing Secretary Moody.

Washington Navy Morton New York

Ends Philadelphia Fight Drops Injunction Proceedings

Philadelphia report states counsel for former public safety and public works directors withdrew all injunction papers against their successors. The move ends the present challenge to Mayor Weaver as an organized effort. Roosevelt plans a southward trip on October 17 and delays Congress’s extraordinary session until after elections. Mrs Minnie Maddern Fiske, barred locally, staged a denunciation of the theater trust in Salt Lake City Tuesday night.

Philadelphia Dispatch Counsil David Smyth Public Safety Peter E. Costello Public Works Woeaver Congress Washington Roosevelt South White House Fiske Salt Lake Salt Lake City Utah Minnie Maddern Fiske Theatrical Trust

Strike End If Employers Take Back Men

President Shea announced in Chicago on Thursday that the strike would end if employers other than railway express firms agreed to rehire their workers without requiring them to handle packages for express companies, signaling a potential easing of the dispute.

Shea Chicago Railway Express Companies

Ex Gov Furnas Dies in Lincoln After Diabetes Fight

Ex Gov R W Furnas of Brownville, a territorial pioneer, died Thursday night in Lincoln while seeking treatment. He had been prominent in Nebraska since the territorial days.

Lincoln, Neb R. W. Furnas Brownville Lincoln Fie Nebraska Territory

Wounded Russians Picked Up Near Mishima

Fifty five sailors from the Aurora were picked up eighteen miles off Mishima on Wednesday. Twenty three crewmen were landed and ten refugees were rescued in the same vicinity.

Mishima

May Corn Higher Bulls Bid as May Prices Hit 60 Cents

May corn closed at 60 cents a bushel in Chicago after an advance of 9 cents, as shorts sought bids but offerings remained scarce. The day ended at the session's high, signaling strength in the May contract.

Chicago

Locomotive Order Surges From Philadelphia firm

An order for 150 additional locomotives for the imperial government of Japan has been received by a Philadelphia corporation, bringing total orders this year to 250. A worker named Allan Gun, 23, was badly injured at a Chicago and Northwestern railway yard in Huron South Dakota, losing both legs, one below the knee. A separate note mentions an offer rejection regarding French mediation.

Japan Imperial Government of Japa Hiladelphia Corporation Philadelphia Gun Allan Chicago and Northwestern Railway Huron Wight

Imprisoned Men Saved In Gunnison Tunnel Rescue

Rescuers freed workers trapped in the Gunnison tunnel at Montrose Colorado on Wednesday. Twenty one men were recovered with no serious injuries though two remained buried and three others were injured. Two fatalities were reported.

Gunnison Montrose Cote

Chinese Chamber of Commerce backs boycott over exclusion treaty

The Chinese chamber of commerce votes unanimously to align with treaty ports and boycott American merchandise in response to the new American exclusion treaty.

Manila Chinese Chamber of Commerce Vno

Accused Murderers Faken Captured Near Trenton Mo

A messenger reported Arthur and William Spough, charged with Sheriff Polk's death in Iron County on May 24, have been captured about ten miles northwest of Trenton. Chicago Daily News notes a possible sale of Chicago traction car systems to Mayor Dunne, likely acceptance if confirmed. London Derby results show Ghuistrelli’s Rignorivo in third with Jardy second and prize money of 4,500 sovereigns.

Trenton Arthur William Spough Polk Iron County Soll Car Lites Chicago Chicago Daily News Chicago Traction Companies Dunne Rosébery Cicero London M. Blane Jardy Chevalier. Ghuistrelli Rignorivo

Dennison Testimony Details In Pollock Diamonds Case

Tom Dennison begins his defense testimony at 5 pm denying acquaintance with Shercliffe beyond a Salt Lake City grumble and denying funds for Shercliffe’s defense. His brother John testifies for an hour, disputing Shercliffe and Vern’s conference at his home and noting Tom’s presence at the Arcade Hotel after the robbery. Dennison recounts birth on a DeKalb farm, work history, and claims he’s been a professional gambler until three years ago. He says Attorney Connell tied his ties to Frank Shercliffe in 1902 at Saleake and alleges no further contact until Shercliffe jailed in Logan for the Pollock robbery. He clarifies he did not spend money for Shercliffe’s trial and became his banker after the trial at Hooker’s request.

Red Oak Tom Dennison Shereliffe Salt Lake City Logan Dennikon Shercliffe Tookes Sherefe Dennison John Dennison Joth Dennison Vern Tom Arcade Wnill Connell Frank Shereliffe Saleake Sherecliffe Hooker

Killed at Clinton Crossing In Tragic Rail Accident

Martin Tongan, 24, son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Dugan of Clinton, was instantly killed at the Fourth Street crossing when his coat caught a rod while alighting Northwestern train No 025. He was a grocer's delivery clerk riding to shorten the walk home. His head was crushed and an arm and leg amputated. A Clinton man Thomas J Murphy died similarly under the same train and crossing a few months earlier.

Martin Tongan Patrick Dugan Clinton Lato Suesday Northwestern Fourth Street Thomas J. Murphy

Dr Harmann Guilty in Adultery Case at Dubuque

After a fourteen hour delay the jury found Dr Peter Harmann of Dubuque guilty of adultery with Mrs Phoee Keifer of Dubuque. The case will be appealed. The couple eloped last summer and caused a sensational public stir. A Mason City fire caused $15,000 damage to stock owned by Worth Company. firemen battled to protect the post office and surrounding buildings.

State of Iown Peter H. Harmann Dubuque Phoee Keifer Warminnn Mason City Waworth Company Insurance

Injunction Quiets Strikers at Davenport Can Plant

Federal injunction halts interference by strikers at American Can Company. The calmer action followed a report of painter Falta Twenty Feet, George I Blakeley slipping from a scaffold twenty feet but suffering no broken bones and only shock. John Coburn of Cherokee won Buena Vista College oratorical medal at Storm Lake, with Cisire Foote of Netherville second. they will represent Buena Vista at Sac City intercollegiate contest.

Ned Mnet American Can Company Davenport Painter Falta George I. Blakeley Pinto John Coburn Buena Vista College Storm Lake Cherokee Cisire Foote Netherville Buena Vista Sac Chty Tuiue

Fatal Accident at Nock Valley Involving 800-Pound Hog

John Kuskle, a prominent farmer south of Nock Valley, was crushed beneath an 800-pound hog after slipping while trying to fend it. He sustained serious internal injuries and remains hospitalized in an unconscious state. A separate motion for rehearing in the blow wink election case was filed in the Des Moines Supreme Court, appealing from Story County. Bentley Patally Uurt is involved.

Nock Valley John Kuskle Blew Wink Des Moines Hintelet Story County Bentley Patally

Rock Valley Plans Two-Day Independence Celebration

Rock Valley will celebrate on July 3 and 4 this year. The town plans a two day event following last year’s big success, with residents urged to participate in parades, games, and community activities.

Rock Valley Trock Valley

Buried Under Hot Clay A Sioux City Laborer Horrifies

Martty Christiansen, a Lower brick yards laborer in Sioux City, was buried beneath a ton of hot clay dust when a brick arch collapsed at about 8:30 p.m. Friday. Rescuers freed him quickly and he was taken to hospital in a box wagon. his clothing was burned but he may recover.

Sioux City Martty Christiansen Christiansen Ile

Shipped Prairie Chickens Fined in Rockwell City

Joe Pipes of Rockwell City was fined seventy five dollars by Deputy Warden George A. Lincoln of Cedar Rapids for allegedly shipping prairie chickens in violation of May. Pipes, a veteran hunter, operated near Gwin Lakes and admitted buying birds from others as well as his own catch. He claims ignorance of the law.

Joe Pipes Rockwell City George A. Tincoln Cedar Rapids Pipes Gwin Lakes

Fight Duel For A Girl In Wordy Woods Duelists Fight With Fists

A fair young woman from Wort Dudico sees two chivalrous students settle a quarrel with a duel in the woods. Seconds arrange the combat and it proceeds with fists at two paces rather than pistols. Both combatants end with injuries and mournful expressions as the altercation concludes.

Wort Dudico Tin

Unknown Man Dead in Blakesburg With Skeleton Keys Found

An unidentified elderly man, about 80, was found dead on a Blakesburg side street near Ut tumsva at an early Wednesday hour. A revolver, skeleton keys, and fuses were found in his pockets. No violence is evident and officials suspect natural causes. Detectives continue efforts to identify him as the body lies at Hayes' undertaking establishment. It is suspected he may have ridden freight into the area.

Blakesburg Hayes Biekestiing

Cloudburst floods Leeds area causing damage

Shortly before midnight Sunday a cloudburst northwest of Leeds, a Sioux City suburb, flooded ditches and streets, washing away sheds and fences. The robust flow carried thousands of tons of clay and gumbo over gardens and lawns, frightening residents and causing about 2000 dollars in damage.

Leeds Sioux City

Drowning Near Dakota City Mill Dam Claims Local Man

Joe Grogoy, about 34, and a mare rioh man with a family in Wagle Grove were drowned Sunday morning after their boat neared the mill dam at Dakota City. They were sucked into the whirlpool as water ran over the dam. a second fisherman narrowly escaped. Gregor's body had not been recovered.

Joe Grogoy Wagle Grove Dakota City Mr. Gregor

Mutual Telephone Company trust deed for loan at Des Moines

Des Moines based Mutual Telephone Company files a trust deed on its entire plant with Equitable Life to secure a 100000 loan and 400000 indebtedness for plant improvements. The notice notes a separate death in Waterloo related to alcoholism and a worker in Canton, Ohio.

Mutual Telephone Company Des Moines Equitable Life Insurance Company

Tragedy at DeWitt Bridges Families to Creek

Mrs Julius Paulson of DeWitt hurled herself and three children into a creek Monday night. Two children and the mother drowned in the tragedy. Local authorities investigated the incident and pressed for cooperation with survivors.

DeWitt Julius Paulson Chidren

Kilted In a Runaway At Métvin Farm

Charles Novetne a young bachelor farmer near Métvin was instantly killed Saturday when thrown from a wagon to a roadway.

Charles Novetne Métvin

Hartson and Pottawattamie Counties Face Dairy Drainage Plan

Will Bulla Big Ditch now seems certain to proceed for Hartson and Pottawattamie Counties unless the supreme court overturns the new drainage law. County supervisors from both counties declared the unproven project would go forward despite unresolved questions.

Hartson Pottawattamie Supreme Court

Teen mother in Maradiall gives birth to triplets at the cage

Mrs George Wainwright of Maradiall town reports the birth of triplets weighing a total of 25 pounds at the cage. The mother is 17 years old.

Mra George Wainwright Maradialltown

Russian War Crisis Grows as Regime Demands Change

Reports from St Petersburg and Berlin describe a widening crisis as Abdication rumors swirl, Russia’s leadership blamed for calamities, and calls for a constitutional assembly. Japan’s victory in Korea heightens European fear, while Russian and Japanese forces mobilize with tens of thousands of troops and new reinforcements.

Ezardom Invern My Souvarine St. Petersburg Novoe Vremya Alestett Russia Cuar Lesien Mirdaieraseeiornis Ussln England America Japan Rua- Ain Strait of Korea Europe Berlin Trafalgar Loudon Manchuria Oyama Ia Linevitch Tenth Army Corps Mukden Ile Oyama Wer

California tourist crop pays big season profits

California’s record tourist season drew about 85 000 visitors spending over 10 600 000 in state. Tourists stayed roughly fifty days on average spending more than eight dollars daily. Railroads earned about 4 500 000 from eastbound travelers and over 1 000 000 from westbound fares, with berths and sleeping car revenue adding substantially, totaling about 18 000 000 across the season.

Californian California Selions Golden State Chicago Joneste Durin van Jett

Trial notes and crimes tied to 1903 events near Salisbury

Fragmented report links Minor Nate MW Clay Groth to a trial at Salisbury while N Oy faces murder charges in an unrelated case. It mentions 1903 acquittal of James Meurny and a California prison escape. St. Louis arrests follow robberies worth 1400 dollars. pursuit of 12000 and 600000 in gold rumored targets.

Clay Groth Salisbury N. Oy Titan Brother

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