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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1905

Page

2

Nan Patterson Freed After Discharge From Custody

Nan Patterson is released from custody in New York after prosecutors said there was no new trial that could yield a different outcome. Jurors found Morgan Smith bought the pistol and Patterson took it in the cab, while Caesar Young was not the killer. Patterson’s family celebrated as she left the criminal court building and headed to Washington.

Nan Tatterson New York Torone Goff Court of General Sessions Miss Patterson Criminal Court Parsons Cand Worl Ming Jerome Rand Morgan Smith Nan Patterson Caesar Young Tulia van Patterson

Aggressive Hiring Moves Amid Chicago Strike

A Chicago dispatch reports employers, amid the teamsters strike, pushing a new policy to hire nonunion drivers and fill permanent positions as laid-off workers flood the market. Ads promise protection for future drivers while papers show growing employer assertiveness.

Chicago Suiday Teamsters

Explosion at Philadelphia Gas Tank Kills and Wounds Many

A gas tank explosion at United Gas Improvement Company in southern Philadelphia caused multiple deaths and injuries, with two missing and several seriously hurt. The incident disrupted the area as investigations begin into the blast and its cause. Nearby reports mention military movements and other unrelated events, including transport incidents and a note on Interstate Commerce Commission rate powers.

Philadelphia United Gas Inprovement Company Gecoiutt Phitzat Cilies

Doomed Towns and Toll of Tornado in Oklahoma

A devastating tornado struck towns near the Texas line in Oklahoma, killing many and injuring scores as it moved northeast over forty miles. Attus Snyder and Snyder reported heavy damage with most buildings wrecked, graves dug by relief teams, and widespread ruin across a once quiet region.

Oklaborria Baylor Texas Line Attus Chustue Shyder Snyder Oklahoma City Chavsday Gov. Paavo Giklabionin, Inc Leig Snieder Ometer Texas Hayder Opinon Stevery Venter

Passengers Cremated After Horrific Pennsylvania Wreck

A catastrophic explosion on the Pennsylvania line wrecked the Cleveland and Cincinnati express near Hawisburg leaving twenty dead and about a hundred injured. The blast from a freight car loaded with 50,000 pounds of blasting powder ignited fires as the sinking wreckage burned, with bodies seen in berths. The severely damaged train carried Pullman sleepers, passenger cars, a mail car, and an engine.

Pennsylvania Hawisburg Pan Cleveland Cincinnati Dhur Pennnsylvania Wisseiger Tral

Break in Strike Ranks Disrupts Chicago Feed Deliveries

A Chicago dispatch reports a break in the ranks of strikers Thursday as feed drivers refused to observe the union line, slowing deliveries. Protection orders were issued to a public school, with drivers for the Pennsylvania Coal Company taking coal to the building. Several workers were discharged for participating, while firms like James By Birk Company and National Furniture Company faced threatened boycotts amid the unrest.

Chicago le Rernsal Waiow Irhyers Hetulucks Public Coholt

Murderer Wisrand Sentenced In Denver Fireman Case

Henry L. Winnard of Sioux City was sentenced in Denver for the January 28 shooting. The fireman, linked to a streetcar incident, received a ten to fifteen year term in the penitentiary after being found guilty. He escaped to Pacific Junction earlier, and authorities pursue details of the stolen car involved.

Wisrand Denver Henry L. Winnand Sioux City Agin Yeu Wenitentiary

Earthquake Damage Report From Southern Mexico Hits Homes

Moymon Insurance Society records show incorporation efforts for the Bene fita Life Pisarmice Company under leaders in Morneeliireh. An earthquake in southern Mexico caused widespread destruction including damaged houses and the collapse of a church home, with Joseph Bailth named president amid the disaster.

Moymon Insurance Society Benefita Life Pisarmice Company Leaters Fat Belt Toko City Utah Joseph 3. Bailth Wouthern Mexico Ithe Atate Jnsidco

Terrible Disaster Reported From a Oklahoma Town

Fragmented wires and scattered reports describe a devastating storm affecting Snyder and nearby towns in Oklahoma. Officials and dispatches from Porter Worth and Sagatos indicate numerous casualties with conflicting counts. Medical staff struggle to reach the injured as rescue trains depart at night.

Hundeada Tor Aado Okigghoyin Holinit Okla Indigare Sider Doetars Warsen Kuydor Snyder Sean Linbart Port Worth Tex Fyisen Sagatos Acg Pooply Jd Poter Ashi Fox Mort Werth Culekards Witell Thoban Ohio Nyy Flolatt Thirety Tobart Bayder Teachel O&laloma Chiy Hlohirt Anadarke Coutiemfur Tovende Sayder le Taser

Double New York Tragedy In Bowery Room Deaths

In a Bowery room on Wednesday two victims identified as Myron Lewis and his wife were found shot to death after a hotel night clerk reported hearing a quarrel and a final exclamation. Police traced the sequence to a fatal struggle before the door was forced. The dead pair were later identified and linked to a theft report at Helinque Park the prior day.

Bowery New York Myron Lewis Notal Helinque Park Torsday

Demonstration Plan Sparks Disorder in St Petersburg

Knesian workmen plan larger protests for St Petersburg as social democrats seek to mobilize unions. A May 1 deadline was urged for allying forces, with park meetings and factory interest fueling turnout. Authorities fear tougher measures may be used to quell disorder compared to other cities.

Stenjing St Petershurs Snepnes Nerveral St. Vetersburg

Truce in Chicago as President's Day Sees Peace Efforts

In Chicago on Wednesday, amid a Teamsters strike, both sides pursued a potential settlement. Employers planned to cut turning and delivery work, while a general strike remained possible. Representatives paused petitions to the president as workers sang for a settlement.

Proticos Chicaea Teamsters Wmployers Enmimg Copany Tahov Chieizo

Chinese to Strike Back at Exclusion Treaty Rally

A large ad in Shanghai on Wednesday urged vigorous opposition to a proposed new Chinese exclusion treaty in the United States. The report notes a debate over immigration policy and mentions Dr. James W. Parker of Tourit, Illinois, and Iain Peattie. A jury in Peoria acquitted them of murder in a case arising after the death of Maria Spllavan Galhone from a violent incident.

James W. Parker Tourit, III Iain Peattie Jary Maria Spllavan Galhone

Ambiguous murder case ends in death sentence verdict

In a murky proceeding, Edwredl Gottachik of SS Prat pleaded guilty to murder amid alleged aeromophic crime and robbery involving Joy Uuptmann and Christin N Sehjndel. The court sentenced him to hang, with unclear details surrounding the Westenced domain and the Gatlows reference.

Edwredl Gottachik Prat Joy Uuptmann Anircher Christin N Sehjndeldevker

Evacuation of Harbin Reported Nears Action From Moscow

A Moscow correspondent states the Ukrainian Red Cross move will relocate to Chita in preparation for a likely evacuation of Harbin. The wire suggests authorities plan rapid steps due to mounting pressure.

Harbin Moscow Chita

Prisoner Buck's parole revoked after voluntary return to prison

Iowa report details Joseph Buck of Polk County who was paroled in 1805 and later returned to prison, leading to parole revocation. Gov. Al Quimunins order and investigation follow as Buck faces potential further restraint and mental health review. Buck previously worked in De Barnham, Neb, and Wnt, and his case prompts scrutiny of parole procedures and prison reform.

Rendinieston Nhareipnost Joseph Bock Kort Madison Polk County Quimunins Taek Buck Wanlenduuer Wort Madison Des Moines Veantrey Bunewalla Clare Garrett Buel Yous Minn Garrett Warde Lineal Hoe de Barnsham Elo Barnham Alybeba Young Buck Wnt

Four Year Sentence For Impersonating Officer

Des Moines man Faward McLent was sentenced to four years in prison by Judge McHenry in Lux Moines District Court for robbing Dowden of Guile County. A new trial motion was overruled, and a $2000 bond was set on appeal. McLent, indicted June 30, 1904, escaped to August, was captured in October.

Labor Leaders Debate at Council Bus Meeting

The convention discussed child labor and worker protections at a Wednesday session in Council Bluffs. A proposed American labor union for political aims was rejected as a rival to the American Federation of Labor, with endorsement for existing law moving forward.

Council Blut Council Yes Moines Vnion Gaea

Curfew Enforcement Planned by Marshalltown Reformers

A reform group in Marshalltown appeals to the city council to enforce a six year old curfew ordinance requiring all children under 16 to stay off streets after 9 pm unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Meanwhile two local incidents are noted: a Sumner boy wounded by his brother with a 22 caliber rifle and a Milwaukee road conductor losing a leg after a slip on train property. The report also mentions a rape conviction resulting in twenty years, and other burglary sentences.

Marshalltown Marshallown Civfew Ordinsnes W. OG Lfamatic Society Organiaed Charitica Wales Vernia Warnecke Sumner Herman Monty Bolkur Poy

Unclear OCR Report Describes Accidental Gun Incident

A fragmentary OCR note reports an accidental shooting involving a 82 caliber revolver at Cedar Krpids Chartes Gran on a Monday. Text is garbled but indicates the gun was loaded and caused abdominal injuries.

Death in a Hack Linked to Sioux City Doctor

Dr J O McNhon of Sioux City died suddenly Sunday while acting in a hack. He recently graduated from the Sioux City College of Medicine. The report notes an unexpected, abrupt death during a carriage ride with unclear surrounding details.

Hack J. O. McNhon Sioux City White Glyen Ag Sheeduse Bloux City College of Mesdlctye

Sioux City political meeting features many candidates

A Sioux City gathering of delegates and party officials unfolded Wednesday morning and afternoon under the city entertainment committee. Clinton's Destine presided as Wyrtets Inc was represented. multiple candidates campaigned with friendly exchanges as the minority fields awaited titles and votes.

Sioux City Pep Doiverten Willshon Destine Clinton Renitek Ab Presiding WG Ab Bether Wyrtets Inc Wyrtets Inc, Waarsefeedt Od Gnyaralinry Phyeea Pan Uli Tenis Clan Dhe Carneter Nak Ldates Joes Mothea Avan

Believe Story A Myth Investigation in Conneil Dinh Paila

A murky report claims belief in a myth, detailing an investigation in Conneil Dinh Paila to uncover a trace of Pas Orowe. The piece comments on council disputes and local reaction as reporters press for clarity amid fragmented notes and advertising pipes.

Conneil Dinh Paila Pas Orowe Redien de Na Riyen Ailvertiaing Kighisnyen Greene Cornell Thifa Stildusista Monnet Wndie

Bar Child Labor Debate in Labor Federation Meeting

A distorted report from Jose Shite Wederation of Lavy notes plans in Canned Thriffs this week. Delegates discuss labor reform and a proposed initiative affecting women and girls, with committees and voting within the federation to advance the measure.

Feiderman Tegikletian Jose Shite Lavislan

Tragedy at Cherokee: Coach Fatally Struck by Vehicle

A collision near Charokee during a Saturday night event left Joseph Burger ob Cheratee coach killed after a vehicle struck him. Eyewitnesses report a motorist denial of fault while investigators examine switch mpgine claims. The victim’s body was found near Yardawster Waebiler, and authorities await autopsy results.

Tragia Joseph Burger Cheratee Toe Burger Cuntea Rilen Weleek Egger

Lover Declared Insane in Courtship Case

A man named Jacob Miishy was declared insane after a three day courtship and proposal to a woman ten years his senior. The judge ruled the act evidence of unfounded romantic intent and he was sent to a temporary mental health facility. The case drew contrast with other local disputes over marriage and consent in Maui.

Maui Wotlawnattgie County Jacob Miishy Darnell Bylls Wrigley

Sister kills brother at Ungvey farm in tragic accident

Distressing incident at the Peter Schorter farm near Ungvey ends in the death of his 12 year old son when an older sister, while playing with a gun, fired it missing that it was loaded. The blast fatally wounds the boy as family members scramble to understand what happened.

Peter Schorter Ungvey Hind Dalton Ville Lia

Charion City Battles Water Crisis After Fire

A devastating blaze crippled Charion City waterworks and the water plant at the Jiling Jett, disrupting supply and threatening public utilities. The incident damaged power systems at local firms, with reports of stolen batteries and misused equipment, while residents faced a severe shortage of water.

Woman Burned As Water Plant News Report

A garbled report notes a woman badly burned in an incident near a deep well at Grawles City. Water operations are described, with references to volumes and pipe work. The text mentions a Marshalltown specialist and Henry Belmidt, who found a box containing an unknown substance in a house and ingested some of it before a patient could be treated. the child was dead.

Abundanes Grawles Ieburtace Pilla Hil Chitt Marshalltown Henry Belmidt New Cleves Piyalelun

Naval movements and battleships in the Far East crisis

Fragmented report describes carrier task forces and Russian and Japanese naval forces near Kamranh Bay and the Sea of Japan. It notes Rojestvensky's fleet off Provadey coast, Vindivostok cruiser groups, and strategic aims, with Allied powers observing potential engagements and shifts in tempo.

Atlee Ile Cronotol Getuysant Faaresia St. Peterstareiss Vindivstok Ragestrensky Tonlpalie Bay Kamranh Fathead Erie Rojestvenski Tse Peeounis Boleshensky Bleklayers and Desrayers Wandfodt CAP of Meeiliz Sea of Japan Lufustvenstky Teast Viidivastok Kamebatin Anpanesa Obama

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