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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1925
Page
14
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a 26 000 unit plant and references to banks seats churches and auctions. The garbled lines obscure concrete entities or events. No coherent action or outcome can be established from the readable portions.
The Iowa legislature weighs a $95,000,000 road bond proposal alongside Governor Hammill’s plan and joint highway committee bills to speed primary road paving, with discussions on a gasoline tax and new automobile fee distribution. Supporters cite federal aid retention. opponents expect no bond passage amid broader tax and banking deliberations.
The Senate approved the Isle of Pines treaty by 68 to 14, granting ownership of the island to Cuba. Ratification, sought by the Coolidge administration, faced opposition from Pine owners fearing treatment under Cuba. Reservations by Borah and Heed aimed to apply Platt Amendment and foreigners’ rights terms. The treaty, signed March 2, 1904, by John Bay and Cuban Minister de Quezada, now moves forward.
Wheat surged downward on Friday marking the greatest break in Chicago Board of Trade history with May prices dropping about 14 to 15 cents a bushel from Thursday. The day’s low fell 30 cents from the season’s high as veteran traders failed to salvage a rally amid an unremarked news day.
The jury finds B D Stokes not guilty of conspiring to defame Mrs Helen Ellgood Stokes and to publish damaging rumors about her reputation. The verdict ends the case once seen as a ridiculed legal fight tied to an old feud and an investigator hired by Stokes.
Five persons die when their automobile is struck by a train between Carro and Danville. The dead include Joe Akin, 25, his wife, their year old daughter, a newborn baby, and Rance Akin, 20. The crash occurred near Lawrenceville. the unnamed infant died at a local hospital.
Secretary of War Washington directs a thorough study of collective agea of anti aircraft in combating airplane attacks. Major General Hines, chief of staff, is authorized to lead the army in assessing recent anti air defense demonstrations. The passage notes confusion over recent event naming and lacks clear modern references.
Senator Smoot of Utah, a veteran Republican leader, suffered a health setback in Washington. Reports indicate his condition prompted attention from staff and colleagues as he received medical care during the session.
President Coolidge received Baron Ago von Matta in Washington and urged study of American republican experience to aid Germany's economic and democratic reconstruction. He stressed peace as the basis for relations and highlighted Germany's long history and the need for mutual understanding.
Kansans City police report a woman accusing former Grid star M Turner of poisoning Dora Gage of Atchison Kansas. Mrs Gage, aged fifty, was found dying in a hotel room as two men observed, Turner allegedly claimed life insurance motive and insisted the bottle contained poison. Mrs Gage had divorced five years earlier from William Gage, vice president of Tiilnote.
fragmented OCR reports the death of Sun Yat-sen former president of the Chinese Republic and late president of the Houth Ching republic in Peking Canton and Beijing. The notice notes his 1011 provisional presidency and 1021 claim as leader of all China amid a winter conference and political upheaval.
Washington reports the Senate rejected Charles Meecher Warren for attorney general by a 41 to 60 vote after a tense, partisan debate. Vice President Dawes was absent. confusion and shifting votes marked the session as lawmakers debated Warren’s ties to the alleged trusts.
In a McClintock death inquiry William Ta and his wife were taken to the state's attorney for questioning. Dr. Charles O. Balman testified about Shepherd's alleged knowledge of typhoid handling and the improper use of letters as evidence. The proceedings included claims Shepherd was taught how to administer typhoid tests and how to recover possession of correspondence related to bacteriology.
Mrs Joseph Pulitzer, wife of Joseph Pulitzer Tr, secretary of the company publishing the New York World, died in Manhattan at Bye, Bur and Kroge hospital following an automobile accident.
Washington on idle note from the Internal Revenue Bureau states that publicity of income tax returns will be delayed by several months. The health of the system and forthcoming revenue figures are cited as reasons for the postponement.
A historic sale secures the Equitable Building at 120 Broadway described as the world’s largest and most notable structure. Details indicate a multi million dollar deal reflecting landmark value and market interest in monumental urban assets in New York.
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