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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR item mentions 4 Ror enous and 45 defined symbols with possible names such as Soi madais and Lee gs. No clear event, date, or full entities readable.
The readable text lists scattered references to states and regions such as New York Wisconsin Illinois and Alaska with mentions of platforms organizations and numbers, but the fragmentaryOCR lacks coherent events or clear subjects to summarize into a full news item.
Local notices recount the sudden closure of the Everett House hotel after years of operation. The property will be razed and replaced by a twenty story office building, following a decisive decision by the owners to begin construction at once. The hotel’s notable guests include Edward Everett and the Prince of Wales, who once lodged on the third floor in a celebrated era.
A dramatic river plunge Monday night involved an automobile and a crowd of bystanders near West Street and Pier Avenue. Witnesses recall a chaotic scene as the vehicle toppled into the water, with several passengers exiting to safety amid cheers and police presence.
A summer meeting of the Upror Doa MolngtoD storial agsogiation will be held in Humboldt city on June 1. The people of Humboldt anticipate a newpaper issue and plan a big time with a public dinner on the first evening. The program committee will meet Thursday afternoon to finalize speakers and themes for the entertainment.
A report from Melbourne area farmers examines rent and profits on a nearby farm. It details corn sales, pasture value, manure disposal, and land valuation, noting the landlord tenant dynamic and potential productivity gains under improved management and tenancy.
A misread delivery attempt near Morwall and Phlamiers was thwarted when Sheri Co. 8 Hulson of Marrshiltown alerted authorities on Wednesday night. The sheriff investigated Thursday morning and found a hidden corridor, a heavy screen, and a partly sawed window. Police then uncovered escaped prisoners M. Ger brick of Michigan City and Fred W. Timper of Hartland, Wis, who had been hiding in a crude shelter built from barn materials and steam pipes.
In Tar West Maytag died suddenly under unclear circumstances while using an assumed name. The Murdered man, connected to Senator B Maytos, was linked to a lodge record of Masonic Newton. A second buried fact revealed Maytag’s 2 year marriage to Cunningham ended badly. Body sent to Laurel for interment.
The Manson cooperative grain and elevator company held its annual meeting electing A Anet as president with Clarke as secretary and Bats as treasurer. Directors named include Griffin Arnold Brennan Colstein Yates Schaher Hyde. The firm reported handling £131,000 worth of deal and a net profit of $1,700, with profits sufficient to pay native property owners.
Ruth Ginden, wife of I C Gilden, petitions for divorce alleging cruel treatment and infidelity. She says May 22 incident involved being assaulted and expelled from home with infant. Requests $300 temporary and $100 permanent alimony and custody of child Welma. Witnesses include George Noll of Ames.
Traverhill Palmier dies after being struck by a Milwaukee and St. Paul freight train while walking on the track near Unver hill. Clement H Knell, a German resident 4h years old and son of Sohn Knell, was instantly killed. The body was found and later identified as Knell after transport by freight train to Melbourne.
A man on Crue L Wright's porch in Sioux City fired a gun at Thirs Vo Hill Bweetieant then killed himself after failed to injure the target. The victim, associated with Nab Nab Nab, faced a rejected marriage proposal from a Fremont woman, leading to a fatal tragedy in the Sunday afternoon incident.
Fragmented OCR notes reveal Marshalltown grocery firm expanding canning department. Mentions canned goods such as navy beans with pork and mixed vegetables for homes in Minnesota and nearby regions. Includes garbled references to brand names, suppliers, and local transit lines with unclear dates.
Mason City mourns the death of Ali Mudgett a long time conductor and prominent figure in local life He reportedly died after a period of illness at age about 50 years The obituary notes his long service in Mason City and his standing in the community with ties to local halls and county pursuits
The Town State Firemen's Association schedules the Binto Firemen's Tourney for July 30 to August 4 in Clintons. Officials report strong confidence it will be the lead tournament in the association's history with teams from Coe, Mt Coder, and Repide expected to compete.
Delegates in a late August Republican convention adopted a platform favoring favorite sons. James A. Garfield’s name was presented along with references to Knox and Carter, while notes from the proceedings describe the order of business and key speakers.
Fragmented reports describe a high rate of migration toward New York City amid political and social upheaval. References to Senator Thomas C. and Matt of New Farle mix with divorce settlements, international study trips, and alleged criminal trials.
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