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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
8
A distorted text fragment discusses money, a wheel or wagon, a plan to secure funds, a person named Whitt, and mentions a countermeasure or warning. The fragment is unreadable in places but hints at financial or security concerns and a request for safeguarding or payment after an unspecified event.
A fragmented late 19th century style advertisement promotes a Universal Cure for kidney disorders and constitutional diseases. The text touts Dr. Pettynont and a Toledo company as providers, with claims of internal cures, testimonials, and sales through dealers. It mentions a “Vosler-Milbuem Uo,” various names, and a warning against incurable disease, urging readers to try the claimed medicine.
A fragmented excerpt discusses moral courage, charity society work, and public exhortations. It contrasts personal restraint with giving to others, quoting a speaker urging action despite risk, and praising those who support humanitarian efforts even amid difficulties.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a student conversation about melding and a professor named Mr. Suey. It mentions a dying dialogue and a witty remark about an average, with a cryptic total of over 9,000,000 in an unclear context.
A chaotic report outlines Theodore Roosevelt allied factions losing ground while supporters claim a close contest amid disjointed updates. The narrative references Sunlight era figures and muddled pockets of victory, noting a tense yet hopeful atmosphere as votes trickle in.
A Pittsburg court heard bribery and conspiracy charges against several individuals including former national Irak president and other defendants. Sentences range up to years and fines with specific amounts noted for some, while others await further proceedings.
The report notes the death of Dr Manuel Amador amid references to his role in the early Panama Canal project. It mentions prominent figures including J. M. Dickinson, then Secretary of War, and Colonel Getlute Suday, detailing a memorial event and discussions around Amador’s influence on the project and regional politics.
The report outlines state action under a law prohibiting a certain business practice, affecting insurance, agriculture, and land use in Iowa. An order limits land allotments to homesteaders and 100 acres for farming, with penalties and exemptions detailed.
Supreme Court sustains the Hepburn commodity clause as constitutional but rejects government interpretation forcing railroads to divest coal lands. Decision allows railroads to own mines via subsidiaries or to sell output after management changes, with restrictions on intercompany ownership and traffic. The ruling preserves broad railroad power while limiting direct mining ownership.
Dorey pursues a broad copper industry consolidation aiming to remove competition and regulate output. He garners support from allied executives including Honey Rogers and Independent interests while facing skepticism about a successful merger.
An account describes a fatal incident involving engineers and workers at the Salt River Valley project in Berne Hyre area. The report notes an electrical and machinery failure during construction leading to a death, with names and roles partially obscured in the OCR.
Lake Batlors on strike as over 1,000 members from Me Take Seamen’s union walk out at ports along the Great Lakes. Victor A. Glauder, general secretary, warns 1,000 seamen may be affected. About 4,000 mariners, 1,200 cooks, and 60 firemen idle as 70 vessels operate under the Gale Carriers Association watching the impact.
In St. Louis Rev Jacob J Bornthal and family faced a fatal blaze caused by a burglar who started a fire with candles and damaged draperies. Hueglar pursued the man, extinguished the flames, and aided each sleeping family member and recovered jewelry. He expressed relief that delaying his own escape protected the women upstairs.
A mine explosion at the Arona coal site under the Koy Glone Coal Company wounded seven miners and injured others. About 200 workers were digging a shaft when the blast occurred near the entrance. The incident blocked the entry and workers were evacuated to hospital for treatment.
A garbled OCR text references monetary figures such as 15000 and 20000 and names like Pamper in Sir Aystund Barry Colping and Delaware River Vevey Company. The fragmentary content appears to mix legal, financial, and personal name fragments without coherent context or clear action.
April financials show expenditures of 3,207,402 beyond receipts, with total public debt rising. Cash in treasury stands at 277,133,895 while demand liabilities total 1,498,045,500. Government receipts reach 2,076,074 and outlays 55,000,020 for the month. Coinage and national bank obligations fluctuate, with notable increases in the year and month.
Court records show J 8 Cabanne and Minnie Leon Cabanne Brandenburg granted a divorce on default with no defense offered. The suit cited desertion and notes the couple’s son was involved. arrangements for custody were part of the decree.
Fragmented OCR shows a schedule of horse racing bets and jockeys around Los Angeles, New York and England with references to Prix de Palantin and Vanderbilt. Mentions of jockeys Dugantstla and Hitange appear amid garbled city names and race outcomes.
An incendiary blaze at 87 Spring Street New York destroys a five story building. Eight people died and several injured including children from a prominent family. The attackers demanded $1000 via Black Hand style threats, with letters found in a panic. Police recovered two letters and linked the case to organized extortion attempts.
The readable text mentions prosperity and a return related to work and a customs office but contains garbled phrases and lacks concrete names, dates, or places to form a coherent news item.
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