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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1904

Page

2

Be Long Broux City Contested Race Ends in Defeat

Henry T Reed of Cresey 18 faced delegation rejection in Washington with calls for Reed as successor to Judge Sil as contest grows. Discussions spanned weeks in Congress with 200 ballots cast amid outside influence and party debates.

Broux City Fort Lodge Treed Henry T. Reed Cresey Washington, D. C Sineret Reid Silpast Congress

Railroad lien on goods underscores Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court holds that a railroad may collect a freight lien before shipment, reinforcing a creditor's claim against the carrier. The decision clarifies that the lien attaches to goods in transit and supports timely collection rights for the freight provider.

GHAINED TO POST Reported in unclear letter text

A fragmentary OCR item describes authorities chaining a person and dispatches involving a federation of miners and plant directions. The readable segments mention a deputy, a secretary, and a suspect connected to a bill or arrest context. No clear dates or locations are confirmed.

Maki Federation of Miners Tellurideau

Prairie fires devastate large areas and homes

Wild prairie fires driven by violent winds scorch Klown andt Canine counties and Hobart area causing two deaths and widespread destruction. Estimates reach at least $200,000 with thousands of acres and numerous farm buildings, stock, and residences burned. Fire spread from sprawling districts toNor peka and beyond as residents fought embers to save property.

Awful Prairie Pires Pawton Okin Atu Vail Hobart Tsa Lothe Luibor-Redeyye Gut Pwlian Seyargt Lomestead Norpeka Kanga Ceitter Sativa Gopsum City Steele Culver Linecolv Colbert Marquette Hsyworth Janopolis Graham Ills Russell Lalin Hill City Concordia

Widow McCann Testifies in St Louis Trial

Mrs Jessie McGann widow of murdered horseman James P McCann testified in St Louis Missouri at the trial of Frederick Seymour Barrington charged with the crime. She said she last saw her husband alive on May 18 when he and Barrington left to meet wealthy English friends. She described Barrington bringing a message that her husband had got into trouble and feared returning home. When bloodstained clothing from the quarry scene appeared she identified items as her husband’s. She wept aloud and clutched the shoes as fellow spectators cried. Barrington remained calm during the proceedings.

Jessie McGann Teara Spectatora Treasia McCann James P. McCann St. Lowa Frederick Seymour Barrington McCann Barrington Burrington

Fifteen Dead In New York Hotel Collapse

Reported early Thursday the Daring ton apartment hotel wreckage near New York still yields casualties. Fifteen dead confirmed, five missing, sixteen injured with several serious injuries. Wreckage clearing continues as recovery teams expect more bodies. In Washington, war department employee Robert Manning shot in the back by William J. O'Brien in the mail division. Arthur Wicker wounded in arm. O'Brien overpowered and disarmed after alarming discharge papers. O'Brien, a discharged regular, had been confined at St. Elizabeths asylum.

Grank Peraone War, Department Washington Robert Manning War Department Dessager Wiliam J. O'Brien Adjutant General’s Office Arthur, Wicker St. Elizabeth'’s

Shock Death Ties To New Jersey Mother's Tragedy

The report recounts a fatal incident in East Orange New Jersey where a man named Henry Allen died following a shocking event linked to his mother’s death. An approaching train reportedly caused a sudden collapse, leading to fatal injuries. the article notes the man’s immediate unconsciousness and subsequent death. Local details emphasize a tragic family calamity and a related bank closure in Minnesota as part of the surrounding chaos.

New Jersey Bete Heny Allen Orange Allen Tyro Tours

Five Die as Building Collapse Kills Nine in New York

A steel and concrete structure at 13th Street near Seventh Avenue collapsed during construction, killing five workers and trapping others. Authorities cite excessive debris and overstacked floors as the likely cause, with inspectors having warned of hazards prior to the disaster. Witnesses recount a chaotic scene as rescue crews, led by Inspector Charles Wrench, battled tangled wreckage while a crane and surrounding debris fell on nearby rooms.

New York ST Wort Mortyeststh Liter Patterson Killin Moy Killin Moy, da Dawey Storrs Feink Stoves Ree N.Y Dich Mra Miyot Savage Adurt Bac Forum Toid Tiavers Aung Aliizot Realty Company Withers Fintel Enormoua Mutaa Forgan James Halle

Race Riot in Indian Territory Claims Whites Kill, Wound

Report from Bokashes I T details a riot at a Midland Valley Railroad camp near Bolgeystire where white laborers attacked Black workers. Three whites were killed and wounded. two Black workers were injured. Tensions rise as both sides fortify positions and threaten further violence.

Bokashes I. T John Hopper Paris Avikonkwa Joe C. Buller McCurtain L.T Charles Blevens Flarrigon Ark Walter John Tackson Little Rock Midland Valley Bolcgstire

Dark for Car Barn Bandits Jury Expected Next Week

Taunt Neidermeier brother of Peter now on trial for the car barn murders refuses to testify for his brother. Paul Neidermeier and Mrs Neidermeier would testify that the murders occurred while Peter was in bed. Paul’s testimony would undermine the alibi and the cases of Neidermeier and Gustave Marx will go to the jury with no defense witnesses. Prosecution evidence of Van Dine as an epileptic victim will be countered by witnesses for rebuttal. trial likely to reach the jury early next week.

Wil Ronck Taunt Neidermeier Peter Chicago Paul Neidermeier Neidermeier Gustave Marx Wituces van Dine

TO SOON OWN THE CANAL

United States near possession of the Panama Canal property within thirty days after negotiations reach a conclusion. Attorney General Knox conferred with the president to finalize legal aspects. The deal involves Panama, the New Panama Canal Company, and money considerations.

Sam Wilton Washington Panama Canal United States Republic of Panama Panama Canal Company Knox

Port Arthur Arrests Signal Tapanese Khipa Fron' Dhore

Twenty Chinese arrestees linked to signaling to a Japanese group from a shore setting dashlight and interns. General Fernandes and Venezuelan animatior reveal plans. Washington diktoreden ae Keo Iyformims hints at return home for talks in a coature nea r upon certain matte. Dick elected Samaror set to be Bloten senator.

Port Arde Fernandes Washington Cuntro

Man Slain In Cedar County After Domestic Tragedy

Charles Bargeeld known in Cedar Mella was fatally shot by Knren Burug, the home at Stowe Way a motive tied to a troubled marriage. Burug awaits county attorney’s arrival while Stone, defending the family, suffered multiple wounds before dying after a violent struggle in Cedar Path. Local sentiment splits between Stone’s family and Burug followers, all residents of Waterloo and Cedar Fully.

Bartel Stowe Citfevn Ceedir Mella Knren Burug Stowe Stovats Dunmytiner Cedar Palla Butyn Ginriel Slone Buron Mr. Slone Ian Miea Koes Chatrlen Bryne Stan Cedar Path Howe Hani Burns Colne Folis Stone Burts Wix Waterloo Cedar

Taken to the Penitentiary Bad Trio Pleads Guilty

Abe Painter and August Witt pleaded guilty to theft of whiskey from the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway at Kloidike siding. Judge Wakefield sentenced them to six years in the penitentiary at Acamosi. Matthew Slanett pled guilty to conspiracy to murder at Southern on January 30. He received fourterms months at hard labor. Trial origins and arrest details reference Sanborn and Marshal Spurr.

Bad Wakefili Abe Painter August Witt Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Kloidike We 41 O'Brien Primghir Moan Wakefielt Acamosi Matthew Slanett Olan Plancl Sauthern Jost Aid Midge Wakefield Ammosa Ubix Sanborn Marshal Spurr

Franchises Granted for Interurban Electric Line

A special election in Council Bluffs approved the franchise for Council Bluffs Tabor and Southern Electric Railway Company to build operate and maintain an electric interurban line and street railway between Council Bluffs and Rockport Missouri to carry passengers baggage express produce and freight by a vote of 147 to 12 percent. The project will use electric power rather than steam or water power.

Coun ML Bluff Rockport Council Bluffs Council Bluffs, Tabor

Fear of rate war hits Iowa Des Moines jobbers

Town jobbers fear the railroad rate war now roiling between competing lines for the jobbing trade across Iowa Nebraska and western states. They warn the conflict may widen beyond grain to other goods and even spark Nebraska robberies into established towns as authorities struggle to keep commerce steady.

A. Des Moinea

Tuberculosis Fatality From Contaminated Milk In Humboldt

A one year old baby in Humboldt died from tuberculosis after consuming milk from a cow with a tuberculin infection. Doctors linked the illness to the cow, which was ordered fed and later slaughtered. Charles Araton of Red Oak pleaded intoxication and jumped from the Douglas Street bridge in Omaha, with Hert Redding also leaping in to help. a switchman saved Redding as both faced drowning risks.

Charley Adama Humboldt Charles Araton Red Oak Douglas Street Omaha Neb Missouri Hert Redding Algoor Red Oak Graton Del

Suicide of Manker Suiciden at Dunkertin Dunkertin

Manker Suiciden, 23, known as an enabler of the First National pant of Dunkertin, reportedly died by drinking carbelic acid. He appeared cheerful all evening before taking the fatal drax at 11 o’clock. no cause was assigned.

Manker Marth Blake Dunkertin

Minor convention opens amid good attendance

A local convention in district Nos-18 opened with solid turnout as attendees discussed wage prospects and harmonious cooperation among operations.

Nos-18

Waterloo Factory Fire Destroys Plant and Stocks

A large blaze swept through the Waterloo factory damaging the machinery and wagons. The byline notes a substantial financial loss with stock and buildings destroyed, including logs and other goods. Firefighters battled the flames as a working shop on the second floor burned, with valued stock and materials heavily damaged.

Piantat Watarta Bugay and Wagon Company Ly Waterloo Roel Laanenree

Bridge Accident Claims Life Near Cedar Rapids

Report details a deadly bridge collision along the Cedar River area near Cedar Rapids Iowa. Witnesses describe a sudden crash and a fatal outcome with investigators and railway company officials involved in the inquiry. Local authorities and the James TFians University special investigator team lead the probe.

Patut Vms Chonan Eles Dew Kivetale Jolermvliac Railway Chieti Evan Henttous Lie James Tfians LTV Wik BEALL

Hull Triumph Confounds Prewar Polk Dyninty

Prewar political contest yields a notable victory for Hull overshadowing Polk as Carrien Nearty and aides staff the campaign. The event features figures like Captain Tint and Deputy Volk, with Judge Prouty promoting work over rhetoric while political reporters describe a serious, orderly scene and lingering tension among observers.

Tint Hioomath Agghnie Volk Congress Vietary Prouty

Paymaster Fatally Shot in Daring Hold Up

Paymaster at the Anchor wine shop, Jones, was held up and killed by two young men Roy Telling and Timer Blane who had been involved in the game. The claim notes about $2000 in funds and the getaway path through various towns. The widow and daughter of Sonex were present as the escape occurred and witnesses identified the shooter as Ratin.

Denew Hopnersa Onnterrile Aftealuo Jones Roy Telling Timer Blane Materville Vane Sones Ratin Sonex Hin Nivea Shee Gould Havens and Cootsteu

Janitor Killed by Machinery in Sheldon School

J G Deming, about 40, janitor at Sheldon School, was fatally injured Monday when his clothes were caught in a gasoline engine while cleaning in the basement. His wife and four children survive. the accident occurred during routine work, and a preliminary report suggests clothing entangled with moving parts caused the tragedy.

Sheldon Hua Head J. G. Dewling Ts Son Panei Efe Deming Abd

Sent Threatening Letters At Grinnell College In Trouble

A confused OCR style report alleges a Grinnell College student Thomas Wallir faced jail in Oskofoosa over threats and demanded a ransom. The piece weaves in multiple violent incidents US wide, mentioning barbed wire, shootings, and burglaries with uncertain names and places, lacking clear coherence.

Gennell College Thomas Wallir Grinnell College Oskofoosa H. W. Spaulding Ula Pullac Ifo Crinnel Elias Jing

Laws and trials hue near Keokuk County court

Fragmented report from Waterloo notes on a murder case involving Mrs. Kut and Mr. Kubn with disputed motive and evidence. It discusses potential penality and appeals, trial details, and mention of legal figures and locations, including Waterloe and Keokuk County, with references to the Supreme Court and related charges. The piece also touches on school debates and state library matters, citing individuals like Mr. Carter, Mr. Clothier, and Merriam in varied local contexts.

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