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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
2
Fragmentary lines describe an exposition scene and a reception involving a crown prince. The readable text references a publishing company, an amnizken notation, and discussions at the event. Details are incomplete, but the setting suggests a formal gathering with symbolic symbolism.
Graham White and Paulhan contest a historic air race backed by Lord Northcliffe offering 960000. White, the English aviator, faces earlier wrecks and delays while Paulhan, starting from Honddlén, presses ahead after White’s restart at Rend. The event, spanning 186 miles, ends amid postponements and fierce competition.
Cadets face confinement and duty tours for hazing at a military academy. Robert Ni Bodne receives barracks confinement and daily walks through summer camp. Boward C Boykin and Harold M Rayner also punished with similar schedules. tours end June 36 and July 5 respectively.
Details reached Victoria B C via steamer on Thursday describing an April 1 bomb blast at Pekin amid palace gardens. The prince regent near a small ridge with officials and attendants present was endangered as two guards and fourteen Cantonese figures were seized, with other bombs found in western districts.
Reported in San Antonio Texas, Bonrigus agents seized a number of counterfeit United States 465 gold pieces believed to be hidden in Mexico. The spurious coins have spread concern as hotelkeepers refuse to accept gold in payment across portions of the region. Entombed remains and mining chatter surface in related notes, with authorities pursuing a broader investigation into the fraud and its possible links to local figures.
The August Bjornson of Norway, famed writer and publicist, died in Paris after medical treatment for arteriosclerosis. Born December 8 1832 in Kviken Outerdam he studied at Christiania and Copenhagen, rose as a journalist and theater director, faced treason charges, fled to Germany then America, and later returned to Christiania.
The New York Assembly approved a measure legalizing Sunday amateur baseball between 3 and 6:30 p.m. by a 17 to 7 vote. Speaker Wadsworth argued the bill fits a moral aim, noting his Harvard past, while opposing voices warned of Sabbath violations.
In Alton US a thirteen-year-old student Ning Anths drank carbolic acid in class. A note found on her desk spoke of a broken heart and a wish to be buried with her favorite doll. She died before medical help arrived.
Through a U S court action in Cheyenne Wyoming a promoter and fifteen corporations with combined capital over 21 million dollars faced public allegations of a broad fraud. The promoter is accused of paying to obtain millions of dollars by the Brook scheme.
President Taft ordered removal of officers including Panlel Suther land from Alaska district attorney John J. Boyce as part of a general jR purge. A prairie fire in western Canada reportedly burned multiple farms and caused property losses, with reports noting extensive damage and varios burned structures.
A garbled text fragment hints at a voyage or journey involving a character or place named Vagranta or Waganena. The readable bits imply a setting of pity and wandering, with references to bread and voyage imagery. No clear dates, figures, or full names emerge.
An important will contest in Marshalltown challenges the will of Mrs Maury J Sherlock valued at 319000. Frank J Sherlock son of the deceased seeks life estate in the estate and the bulk of the property. Beneficiaries include a $10000 gift to a nephew and $4000 to the Central Church of Christ of Marshalltown. Mrs Sherlock died in Santa Anna Texas.
A dynamite blast damaged the home of Mrs Mary Guthrie near Protrie City. Dr Alesanders Hall and Myrtle Quick were reportedly among those affected as investigators discuss motive amid ties between the families. Glove clues and neighbor testimony frame the suspected arson linked to Miss Guthrie.
Corning women gathered at the high school to organize a city improvement league. About fourteen women, including Mrs. M. L. Towner, led the effort with enthusiasm. Five committees will divide tasks to clean streets and improve sidewalks and village grounds.
Clarence Mekloven, a young man from near Marshalltown, reportedly holds the state and perhaps world record for total corn harvested in a season. He reportedly gathered about 7,400 bushels in a single year, with earnings near $400 from that season’s work.
The Plymouth county teachers institute will not be held this year from August 12 to 20. The list of instructors includes G. C Countryman county superintendent Dr D W Boltoh University of Town Dr George Betts Cornell University Mrs Watts Moore Mitchell Drake University and Prof I E Palmer superintendent of the LeMara city school.
A woman from a farm north of Mason City died Wednesday after an oil-ignited accident set her clothing ablaze while she tried to burn her sons. Her husband saved another son from death as the blaze spread. Prosecutors in Marshalltown pursue indictments related to a local nuisance case involving several defendants and a bartender. A suspect linked to a diary origin was questioned yesterday in connection with the broader fire incident.
A Des Moines streetcar stabbing followed a fare dispute with Conductor Pearsons. Passenger Wittred Pontions was slashed after refusing to pay and later collapsed before police could capture the assailant. George Muttern and Jos Bruder aided, attacker fled the Next Corner. Pontions was treated at home. doctor said wound not serious.
G W Dunham buys Panny property in Delaware County region, near Manchester, with family to reside there soon. Property valued around $150 per acre, a record price for the area. Sheldon Shaero sold due to ill health. Dunham had recently sold previous residence on Tolast Mal street.
In county notices residents hear of plans tied to a contested appropriation around £1000. Deputy officials and county authorities discuss the proposal, with emphasis on how the funds would support local amenities and fish stocking for the lakes.
In Calhoun County, GA, an organization commits to establishing four towns Rockwell City Lonrville Pomeroy and Manson in the first year. A vehicle accident near Murabttowan Tad Teave injures George Flaridge at his father’s home, details unclear.
Fragmentary OCR note lists a date in late 28 with unclear names. Reads as a terse update from a legal or civic item, indicating a scheduled action or decision near a municipal or court setting. Unclear participants or locations due to damage.
A Sunday school lesson from Proverbs emphasizes temperance, warning youth about drinking's harm. It cites Solomon and warning against intoxication, urging careful parental guidance and moral instruction to guard children from drunkenness and its social fallout.
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