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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1898

Page

2

Graettinger Times Publisher E F Kluckhohn

Graettinger Times announces publisher E F Kluckhohn in Graettinger Iowa. The notice lists his name and role in the local newspaper's masthead.

Piracy on High Seas Attacks U S Mail Boat

The steamer Australia reports a piracy case near Lynn Canal involving the Canada and the Coleman. Captain Piper towed the derelict Canada to Pyramid Harbor, libeled the vessel at Juneau, and later returned to find a larger crew aboard. A clash ensued with gunfire and injuries, leading to arrests for piracy and attempted manslaughter.

Alaskan Australia Dyea United States Canada Lynn Canal Coleman Juneau Piper Pyramid Harbor Daniels Sitka Ler High Seas Marshal Cudghee

Uncle Sam Buys Brazilian Warships in England

Washington reports two Brazilian cruisers Amazonas and Admiral Bruen are nearly finished in an English yard and will be delivered to the United States. Spain has not secured O Higgins and Chile will not sell to Spain or Argentina. The Army faces recruiting to man the ships, possibly 260 men per vessel, with orders to commission them under the US flag at New Castle to avert complications if hostilities arise.

Uncle Sam England United States Amazonas Admiral Bruen Washington Spain O'Higgins Chili Brazil Atlantic Howell San Francisco New Castle Brealh

Would-Be Traitors Slain in Cuban Skirmish

Reports from Santa Clara Cuba say insurgent leaders Caylto Alvarez Nunez and others near La Esparaga were about to surrender to Spanish forces when insurgent commander Roberto Bermudez found out and killed the prospective deserters leaving their bodies on the field. The episode follows prior tensions and local action amid the Cuban struggle for independence.

Santa Clara Cuba Caylto Alvarez Nunez la Esparaga Roberto Bermudez

U.S. Moves to Buy Two Warships from Brazil

Friday cabinet session focused on Navy plans to acquire vessels under construction for Brazil, possibly two cruisers Amazonas and sister ship. Officials noted options on more ships, with a naval officer abroad to inspect condition. final ratification from London’s naval attaché awaited as $50,000,000 defense appropriation funds ship purchases and munitions.

Brazil Amazonas England Long London Lieut Colwell Navy Department

New Military Department Created For Southern States

The secretary of war plans a new military department called the department of the south. It will include South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and Texas. The old Texas department based in San Antonio is abolished with Gen Graham to command the new region.

Secretary of War Department of Texas San Antonio Texas Department of the South Graham South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Department of the East Merritt New York

Gasoline Stove Fire Claims Three From Minnesota Family

A gasoline stove flash caused Mrs. Andrew C. Peterson of Minneapolis to catch fire while fueling a lit stove. She died four hours later along with her 20 month old son. Mada Baehr, the sister, suffered extensive burns and died in the same incident.

St. Louis Helen Schwann Andrew C. Peterson Minneapolis Minn

Maine sardine factories bought by English syndicate option

G Stevens of the Brooklyn Packing Company in Brooklyn Maine has secured a ninety day option on all 53 Maine sardine factories for nearly 1 500 000 to benefit an English capital syndicate of 3 000 000. The move prompts broad congratulations to the White House and state department on the Cuban question.

G. Stevens Brooklyn Packing Company Brooklyn Maine Mr. Stevens White House State Department Vic

Bowery Mission Lodging House Fire Kills Eleven in NYC

A blaze at the Bowery Mission Lodging House in New York City destroyed the building early Sunday, killing eleven lodgers and causing about 15 to be lost in the flames. The fire trapped inmates on upper floors as doors and stairs filled with smoke and heat, with a basement restaurant and ground floor mission use. The cause remains unknown and the Christian Herald-run lodging house housed 15 men on the top floors paying pennies per night.

Bowery Mission Bowery Mission Lodging House New York City The Christian Herald

Proctor Returns Refuses Cuban Interview

Senator Proctor and Col. Parker returned from Cuba to Washington. Proctor declined to discuss the trip but praised Miss Clara Barton and her work with reconcentrados. Parker described widespread suffering in Sagua la Grande Matanzas Cienfuegos and Artemisa and noted Spaniards treated them well.

Parker Senator Proctor Col. Parker Cuba Washington Proctor Wau Clara Barton Sagua la Grande Matanzas Cienfuegos Artemisa Pinar del Tio Cabi Miss Barton Havana Maine de Lome

Bismarck Weakens in Invalid Chair Decline Reported

A Berlin cable reports Prince Otto von Bismarck is now a helpless invalid, daily growing feebler and unable to stand, confined to an invalid chair. He requires lifting from chair to bed and garden tours amid a dreary inactivity as death nears.

Berlin Otto von Bismarck Friedrichsrulie

Bradstreets Review Reports Mixed Trade In Wood Trade

Bradstreet s weekly review notes continued activity across distributive trade, with larger western southern and far northwestern cities leading in demand for dry goods groceries hardware iron and steel and built materials. Eastern markets show a slight disappointment and slower reports while raw wool wheat and staple prices weaken amid war rumors and concerns over global wheat supply.

Bradstreet's Mos Wihiel ix

Planes debate and Senate focus on District of Columbia bill

The planse on Monday passed for two artillery regiments and a wider dispersal of rules led by Mr Bailey in a lengthy filibuster over District of Columbia legislation. The Senate devoted time to the District appropriation while other bills including highway and defense measures moved, and the House debated military stores and pensions with limited progress.

Hawley Bailey District of Columbia Senate Distriet of Columbia Mississippi River Trairie di Bien Wis Methodist Episcopal Church Conmessee House Seattle Mir Diddy Minnesota Mir. Shermay Ageny SGO Cid Ponse

Fight Is Declared A Draw In San Francisco Bout

Tom Sharkey and Joe Choynski battled twenty rounds for 60 percent of gate receipts under the National Athletic club. A foul fight climaxed in eighth round as Sharkey hurled Choynski through the ropes. referee's decision following police input declared a draw amid a 7000-strong crowd and Sharkey's objections to the official.

Sharkey Choynski Tom Sharkey Joe Choynski San Francisco National Athletic Club Choyashi

Attempted suicide and family dispute lead to Chicago incident

Mrs. John Boyd, daughter-in-law of millionaire Francis Baya of Milwanker, shot herself in Chicago seeking to regain her husband whom she believes his parents took away due to their opposition to the marriage. Her wound may prove fatal. In Congress, a possible vote of thanks to consul general Fitzhugh Lee is anticipated for Havana service. The Senate Immigration Committee reports against T V Powderly as immigration commissioner. In Saginaw Michigan, all streetcars are tied up as ninety conductors and metermen strike for regular hours and overtime pay. Prof Horace Fenn, once in the United States, drowns himself at Frankfurt am Main.

John $. Boyd Francis Baya Milwanker Chicago Boyd Congress Lee Fitzhugh Lee Havana

Market Quotes for Cattle Hogs Wheat and More Across Cities

A dense listing of commodity prices from multiple cities including Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo and New York. Cattle hogs and sheep trade at varied bids with wheat corn oats rye and butter prices shown for No 2 red No 2 white No 2 yellow and other grades.

Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Hays Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee New York

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