Grarttinger Times reachs Grarttinger Iowa
H B Kluckhohn publisher note credits Grarttinger Times as the local newspaper in Grarttinger Iowa with H B Kluckhohn listed as publisher.
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1897
Page
4
H B Kluckhohn publisher note credits Grarttinger Times as the local newspaper in Grarttinger Iowa with H B Kluckhohn listed as publisher.
Berlin informs that Germany France and Russia have forged a week old understanding to press for evacuation of Egypt and nullification of the 1884 Pretoria convention. They vow to push Transvaal toward independence, with France backing Russia and Germany amid European public opinion. The dispute with Greece and Greco Turkish tensions may be revisited unless Britain acts.
A dispatch from Kingman Arizona reports Abuyote the Plute Indian who has allegedly killed at least ten white men in the last three days was slain by members of his own tribe. Miners in Eldorado canyon pressured Piutes to capture or kill him or face annihilation of their people. The chase spanned ten miles up canyon before natives shot him as he crossed a range. Mojave County supervisors offered 250 dollars for Abuyote and Mouse who murdered Davis and Sterns last February. Over 100 white and Indigenous men joined the pursuit. White Hills telegraphers said fifteen armed Piñe Indians entered town and threatened further violence if whites harmed them. A deputy sheriff barely disarmed them, only removing one gun.
Fifteen thousand tons of corn await forwarding to plague-stricken India. No arrangements have been made to ship the 14 009 tons stored in Brooklyn. Congress authorized the navy to charter a vessel, but no American ship can carry 15 000 tons. The only feasible option is hiring two ships with British assistance to move the cargo.
The article reports a revival of gambling in Chicago under Mayor Marrison's policy to let police control the activity. Chips clink on green tables as games reopen across the city. Cappers court pedestrians and gamblers throng Clark Street to Moffat Street, with cabbies profiting from wins at the tables and roulette.
Southbound Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe passenger train No 1 ran through a washed out trestle sixteen miles south of Ardmore I T Sunday tumbling down a twenty foot embankment. Fifteen passengers and crew were injured some fatally none killed. The train had six coaches and a Pullman. all but the engine and sleeper fell into the gully. Passengers had to chop their way out.
Judge Evans of Ponca granted Dr Goodmanson a new trial to be held at a July special session after two days of considering motions including the verdict form challenge. The judge said the evidence weighed against the defendant yet granted the defense counsel's request.
A sixty foot high tipple at the Pinckney ore mines collapsed killing ten white men and boys and seriously injuring several others. Most victims were on top when it fell. only two escaped. Injuries include broken bones and internal trauma. many are fatally hurt. Cause of collapse unknown.
Wealthy San Francisco resident W. D. Bradbury and another man were fined and jailed for twenty four hours for violating a civic ordinance that bars expectorating on streetcar floors. It is Bradbury's second offense and he vows to test the punishment in court.
In Indianaopolis Mayor Taggart allows barber shops to operate Sundays despite The Good Citizenship League push to close them. He argues no treason in keeping shops open while groceries and other businesses stay open. Inheritance tax law upheld by state supreme court, likely to be appealed to federal court.
Dispatches report Greek forces besieging Nicopolo and Prevesa while the Gulf of Volo is blockaded. Former premier Delyannis criticizes Crete evacuation without compensation and Greece’s refusal to pay indemnity. Powers debate small indemnity, frontier changes, and fleet limits, but Greece vetoes external decisions.
A northbound cattle train jumped the track one mile south of Haufaula, causing five deaths and several injuries. Engineer Peter McCarty, fireman C R Overd, front brakeman Nick Rainsford, a Mexican stock handler, and a colored boy were among the victims. About fifty cattle were killed and many more had to be shot.
Mexico City reports Gen. Powell Clayton the newly appointed U S minister formally presented his credentials to President Diaz at noon Friday in the ambassadors hall. He pledged to foster closer bonds with Mexico and conveyed American goodwill. Diaz replied cordially and the minister and family departed in state carriages.
Tea importers raise all grades by 3 to 5 cents a pound as activity returns to the market. The drift follows confidence in tariff reforms. prices jump with vendte expectations. In New York a note signed Titania leads to identification of Ethel Marie Bois of Brooklyn after a park reservoir death. Morals tied to St Louis past noted. In Somerville New Jersey a 10 year old, Elmer Clawson, is hanged for shooting his employer, Harry Te Odgatt.
The report lists cattle hogs sheep and grain prices by city including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with ranges for cattle $2.50 to $5.25 hogs $3.00 to $9.00 etc wheat No 2 red 60 to 96 cents corn No 2 mixed 24 to 28 cents oats No 2 white 18 to 28 cents rye No 2 38 to 86 cents butter creamery 12 to 14 cents eggs 10 to 12 cents per dozen.
William Watt and Charles Feterbach, brickyard workers, nearly died after drinking embalming fluid in Burlington. A farmer, Broach, was intoxicated and a jug of embalming liquid was mistaken for whisky. Watt grabbed the jug as Feierdach began swallowing, a physician arrived and the men recovered.
Friday ceremony led by Dr. W J Middleton, dean of the medical department, placed a zinc box inside the cornerstone. Attendees included Drs Shrader Chase and others, with H W Lathrop and trustees noting half century growth. The box fits a document and measures four by three and a half by eight inches.
Des Moines hosts a meeting uniting Democratic Populist and Silver Republican committees. June 6% is set for three separate capiltal conventions to nominate a full state ticket with no definite division. The fusion label aims to satisfy new ballot law requirements.
The A O U W Grand Lodge election of officers and amendments was completed in Keokuk with new insurance certificates for members set at 1,000. Grand officers elected include Past Grand Master Workman W. Gresham Cedarate, Grand Master Workman R. Bh. Otumwa, Grand Overseat A. J. Smith Spencer, Grand Recorder B. F. Rehlkopf Des Moines, Grand Receiver William Wilson, Grand Guide T. R. B. Hrons Toledo, Grand Watchman Thomas Goodwin Villizen. Waterloo selected as next meeting site for the second Tuesday in May with representatives Tilton Wilson and Weeks to Supreme Lodge.
The legislature adjourned at 8 20 p m Tuesday until 2 p m July 1 to finalize enacting the new code. Enrolling delays and a repealing of the judicial department bill due to an amendment error caused the pause. Quorum was light, a governor’s message conveyed no further communication, and both houses adjourned without ceremony.
The Iowa Weather and Crop Bureau notes fine weather in the first decade advanced vegetation toward normal growth and boosted field work. A large area is prepared for corn with a good start in planting. Spring wheat oats and barley are fair, wet ground causing some back-harvest issues. Apples pears and cherries are in fall bloom with small fruit developing. Pasture is fine and garden crops generally helped.
A fire at Tama City affected the anti-trust straw board and paper mills at Sama City destroying straw cutting and heating rooms. The blaze spread to Ramsdel Co's hydraulic planing mills with Toledo called in for aid. Plant run by United States Filter Company tied to egg market, leaving hundreds jobless.
The fourteenth annual convention of the Woman's General Missionary Conference of the United Presbyterian Church of North America opened in Indiana on Wednesday with 800 delegates from the United States and Canada. Mrs T B McMichael of Cleveland Ohio, vice president, presiding. After welcoming addresses and responses Mrs J G Kemmedy of Dover, president, and other officers reported the society prosperous.
Northwestern Town Veterans Association plans a large reunion encampment in Sheldon with railroads offering half fare excursions. Noted speakers and abundant music expected, with simple provisions for entertaining up to 10,000 attendees.
Pinkerton detectives unravel the Kilov Bank heist on February 1 revealing ex-City Marshal Caries Stevens of Elton confessed to mastermind with Dick Dodd of OlWumwa and three Chicago cracksmen. Hood damage case settled. jury awards $246 damages for salt to secure $80,000 from Northwestern Railway Company.
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