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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1899
Page
4
In Hoytvite Ohio and Tacoma Washington a string of violent acts are reported. Correy claims he awoke from a nightmare believing his wife was in danger and shot two sleeping men in Tacoma, killing one. Authorities question the arming and motive while reviewing Correy’s account.
A double freight train wreck near Fort Wayne and the US Jack's Run in Pa results in the probable fatality of an engineer named Racken and his fireman. The disaster destroys ten freight cars and causes an estimated damage of about 26,009 dollars.
A correspondent reports a petition to the Queen from British subjects claiming intolerable conditions. The text indicates concern over positions and rights, reflecting public sentiment and royal consideration of a grievance.
May brings renewed hope for the Younger brothers as a parole bill for life prisoners after twenty years’ confinement advances. The measure, once defeated in the Senate, was reconsidered by Senator Wil son with an amendment requiring pardons board approval and prison board endorsement, passing 48 to unknown. Pardons board, historically opposed, now faces potential shift as supporters press for parole.
Rates to Dawson City are set after Seattle forms a transportation combination linking Seattle Skagway White Pass Yukon Railway and lakes boats. Freight rates are $162 per ton, first class passenger $100, second class $80, with a potential drop to $140 per ton if upper river lines clash. Transit time estimated at about eight days from Seattle to Dawson.
Two miners Charles Reuss and Burt Frey were rescued after two weeks trapped in the Bon Air mine near Leadville Colorado. A cavern blocked the shaft but a surviving water pipe allowed communication and food. A new shaft 200 feet deep was sunk at a cost exceeding 3000 dollars.
A young man was arrested in Onawa on March 28 after passing four counterfeit 25 cent pieces at local stores. Police found more bad coins, a set of burglar tools, and five dollars with eighteen counterfeit quarters. The suspect, Fred Burtt of Elgin Illinois, was en route to the county jail when he discarded coins. Bishop Morrison Issues Clergy Visit Itinerary List of parish visits across Iowa from April to June with dates in Oskaloosa Ottumwa Des Moines Iowa City Sioux City and Davenport among others for diocesan convention and routine visits.
Arch bishop Hennessy lies severely ill at his Dubuque residence after a brain lesion occurred March 22. Doctors expect a crisis soon with little hope he can continue archdiocesan duties if he survives. He talks poorly, though mind remains rational. prognosis uncertain for a few days. Other columns note tax assessment rulings, a planned Clear Lake sugar factory, Deignan naval cadet shipment, and a bank suit near Sigourney with $25,000 claim.
Black Hawk County officials clash with the State Board of Control over the release of Rev. G. Scott from Independence Insane Hospital on a three month parole while he faces seduction and abduction charges. County authorities vow action if he is not returned to the asylum. Scott’s elopement with a church member two years ago drew wide attention.
Caughlin of Ottumwa elected colonel and Lambert of Centerville chosen lieutenant colonel. Vaynes of Centerville named major, Dalzell of Davenport captain, Glasgow of Washington County and Norris of Grinnell chosen lieutenants. A.T. Bull promises Des Moines post. WCTU opposes. post could bring desolate housing for soldiers and women concerns. Also notes bank dividends, a missing ex-alderman, a finder returning lost loot, Dolph Miller coming home, liquor nuisance sentences, school bonds approved, and various local incidents including drownings and elopement arrests.
A passage from the policy explains that after July, certain personnel are not allowed to hire relatives or family members for positions. The directive aims to prevent nepotism and ensure fair staffing practices across suites and related departments.
A fire at Mrs. Nolan's boarding house in Memphis on March 26 killed four people and seriously injured several others. Victims include Mrs. Gilapin and her son Gilapin aged 10, and Chester Chapin aged 4. An unknown woman is missing amid a rapid, late night blaze following a previous fire in the same building. The origin remains undetermined as firemen battled the flames.
Dun and Co reports broad expansion in production across industries despite Wall Street fluctuations. Demand for cotton goods remains keen, wool prices wavering, and Eastern buyers pushing for larger interior sales. Wheat appears firmer with weekly western receipts around 500,000 bushels. U.S. failures total about 200 in the past week.
Kid McCoy won on points after twenty rounds against Choynski at the National Athletic Club in San Francisco on March 3. McCoy showed cleverness and generalship and had the fight in his hands though he failed to deliver a knockout when opportunities arose. Choynski stayed with McCoy but was outclassed throughout the bout.
Sick statesman John Sherman was moved from the steamer Paris to quarters aboard the cruiser Chicago at Santo Domingo on Friday. He was carried on a stretcher, with nurses and Dr. Magee aboard, as bands lowered the boat into the water and towed it to the Chicago. The transfer occurred amid sun protection measures and careful handling.
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