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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a cabinet meeting on Wednesday and a political move by Towik Pasha. It references Pelor, Whothman- Thavohanpe, and a planned delay until after certain events.
An OCR readout describes naval movement near Branford with ships tug Charlow and Vautknox's island involved. It mentions forts, wrecks, wreckage, and a damaged tug that towed a vessel while crews faced danger and injuries.
The market shows high prices for May and few May offerings, with July still drawing large buyers. Bartlett Patten & Co led by James A. Patten reported moderate sales but heavy July purchases, while overall gains for the week appear poised to continue. Ohio crop conditions rise to 60 percent with 74 percent in the Ohio-Homa state report, though reports of pests temper optimism.
A bribery conspiracy case unfolds with William Colbert and others cited. Details mention a $3600 fine for a hotelkeeper and a $500 bribe offer alleged by a jury. The proceedings reference Colvert and a cashier facing related charges. a verdict schedule is noted for Wednesday.
A report from Ohio describes a young married farmer’s wife attacked by a man at night near her home. The assailant fled after a struggle, with witnesses citing a Theresa Norris and others involved in the incident. Police are investigating names and exact location.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a figure named Andrea and a location near Tho4ion with unclear context. No clear event, date, or organization is readable to establish a factual news item.
A fragment mentions Mexicans and an anniversary related to an overthrow. Text is garbled with unclear names and dates, making specifics uncertain. The readable bits suggest political themes but lack concrete entities or events to confirm details.
A blast two thousand feet underground at the Arona mine in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania injured seven workers and affected about two hundred others. The accident occurred during a shift using powder despite a company ban. Several injured were taken to Greensburg hospital as the mine faced safety inquiries.
Neighbors discovered the bodies of Bodles Pound ii Feuling Fidoyey and Ifewits among ruins of a barn near Middlebury. Water buckets and scattered debris marked the scene as authorities began investigating the fatal discovery. The report notes the nearby presence of Hoover and others as potential witnesses or figures in the incident.
An article fragment reports a convention plan with protests and schedules for June eighteen, town festivities, and fundraising efforts. It mentions a social gathering Tuesday and a Thursday convention start, plus expected attendance and activities.
Arbitration board in Dex Moines led by Judge McHenry set terms on wage increases for workers in the southern Towatte area. Board members W. H. Molenry, D. Tadule, and G. Richmond presided as the hearing addressed pay raises for workers and lenders amid contract talks. President Thomas P. White spoke for the committee with operators present. details show wage adjustments and terms under law.
Putor Pineh, a young firmer living near Teawiley, was arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife’s newborn. The infant’s body was found in Urbana Divesticntion, and Piney reportedly carried the child to a Meld before abandoning it. He was taken to Vinton and bound over to the grand jury after a Thursday preliminary hearing.
A large blaze wrecked a town elevator and spread to four residences and seven barns in Glidden. About 60,000 bushels of corn and oats burned, with total damage near $40,000. Authorities suspect arson in the outbreak. a Northwestern Chicago frame line was reportedly involved.
A legal clash looms over enforcement of the pure food law as Blyte Food and Dairy Commissionor Wright travels to Hampton to push prosecutions. The dispute involves LB Rekenrod and the Willowa area suppliers with tensions between Wright and the competing agencies.
Executive County Secretary A. F. Diyldaon sent routine letters to county auditors across towns requesting comparative statements of rent and inflation. The audit, dated January, aimed to assess road projects and tax-related figures, noting a revenue rise from 746,606 in 1907 to 992,064 in 1908 amid broader budget concerns.
The Supreme Court bar affirmed the court’s ruling in a case involving Cevar Luis Cas company, related to voter authority and a 90 cent rate. Justice Jaded wrote the opinion with two concurring justices, noting a later date for the decision’s effect once the rate is tested.
Prominent Marshalltown families mourn the loss of Henry Bhove Jr and Blanche Benedict both aged 20 in a Sunday afternoon incident. Shove Jaaxon, a noted traveler, and Mind Renodat, dawn ler of prank Benedict, are among those connected to the case.
Fragmented OCR text mentions professors Enaiegn Oyi and mc Bhaigh in a disputed presidential election at Budna Matrcolleo, with references to Buena Vista, Presbyterian groups, a boat count, and several garbled phrases. No coherent facts or clear outcomes emerge from the readable portions.
Vague fragmentary text mentions a proposal or vote on expanding a tariff or tax and references potential eroding powers, voting, and independent groups. Names and places are garbled, making precise identification difficult. The readable bits indicate a political measure with mixed reactions and uncertain outcome.
The U S Supreme Court affirms Hepburn Act while ruling government interpretation flawed. It upholds the law but limits rules forcing railroads to part with coal lands, allowing indirect control through subsidiaries or ownership structures. The decision reshapes how railroads may own or transport coal while preserving main aims of regulation.
Fragmentary text suggests a local mystery titled Death Trap Mystery In Exposed Plot Unfolds. Names and places are unclear but indicate a public safety or crime related incident with possible charges or investigations. Further readable details are limited.
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