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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
2
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The Chicago jury found Johann Hoch guilty of murder and sentenced him to death for the alleged wholesale murder of his wives. Hoch, awaiting execution, showed distress as the verdict was read. His attorney plans to seek a new trial despite Hoch's stated readiness to die.
In Warsaw Russian Poland a man trying to elude two detectives triggered a pocket bomb. He and both detectives were killed. nine others injured, some seriously. Authorities believe the device targeted Governor General Maximovitch as he attended cathedral services nearby. High officials and Russian society members were present. The governor general had faced prior bomb threats amid May Day unrest.
A Cleveland report states Louisa Southworth a noted figure in the woman’s suffrage movement is dead at age 74, noted amid a dispute.
Archibald McLellan a noted Mason in Chicago died by his own hand, taking his life amid despondency over ill health, according to local reports. The incident occurred in Chicago earlier this week, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
An early Friday riot at Miwood Indiana between union and nonunion workers left one man dead. Thomas Meany was described as involved in the shooting that killed rank Duchetau during the clash. Local authorities investigated the incident as a labor dispute turned violent.
A fragmentary report describes a wreck on the Monon line affecting a pall train. Readable details are limited, but officials investigate the incident and note potential injuries and service disruption along the route.
Philadelphia city council voted to lease the gas works to United Gas Improvement Company for 25 million dollars to be paid by 1907 end. Protests filled chambers as the measure passed after hours of debate with a 74 to 9 vote in the common council and 37 to 4 in the select council. An amendment lowers prices over the lease period. mayor may veto and courts discussed by opponents.
At Somerville New Jersey on Thursday Prosecutor Reger said he would counter the defense claim that George Wood was driven to murder by hallucinations and a phantom "little black man" named Mack. He asserted Mack has been found in the flesh and will testify for the prosecution in rebuttal. Wolt, if such a person exists, has not been found.
A Chester West Virginia special reports a man signing as A. Johnson claims partnership with Henry Williams, recently executed in Roanoke, and confesses to five murders and numerous robberies. He says others suffered for big crimes and his conscience troubles him. authorities believe the letter authentic.
Carl M. Spencer former trusted employee of the Des Moines National Bank was indicted on embezzlement and fraudulent entries charges. The shortage is about 5000 dollars. Spencer says he stole to pay for his son’s medical treatment as he could not meet the expenses to save the boy’s life while employed.
None of the yachts which started Wednesday in the trans Atlantic race had been sighted from the Nantucket shoals light ship up to noon Thursday. The night was foggy, but the weather is clearing with an 18 knot breeze and a moderate sea.
News reached Manila that Pala the Moro chief, pursued on Jolo island by Gen Leonard Wood's troops, has been killed. A few survivors from Pala’s band of 500 are being hunted by the troops.
Herbert Leon Kepler a Deland Fla bookkeeper died in a New York hotel from morphine poisoning. A woman named Mrs Doyal Miller was with him. Police deem it self inflicted based on Kepler’s letters. Ney ers parents reside at Han Claire Wis.
A Boston stock broker from the Haightreese Company filed a bill of complaint Thursday alleging $20,000 of the firm’s funds are missing. The receiver is named to recover the sum as the case proceeds in court.
Reports from Peoria indicate Bishop Spalding arrived and will be admitted to a hospital immediately. Despite cautious optimism from Hot Springs, the prelate’s condition remains grave and unclear as of Thursday.
The Chicago teamsters strike may end within twenty four hours as a joint council and the Team Owners Association consider arbitration over boycotted deliveries. Union members may return to work, leaving Montgomery Ward & Co. as the sole remaining strike target while Samuel Gompers pushes for a settlement with Mayor Dunne and union leaders.
Mrs Blackshire is charged with inciting and abetting the killing of Henry Blackshire in his Brookville home by masked men on May 3. Robert McCloskey, War neigh bor, and Louis Hendricks are jailed with complicity charges. Hendricks’s statements led to her arrest amid threats of lynching.
New York detectives arrested Edward Watson a 31 year old musician Mabel Watson 21 and Mullin a painter in connection with a Gilbertville New York private bank heist on May 2. About $10 000 was stolen and investigators seized a highly elaborate set of burglary tools. The trio offered no statement.
A group of fifty two students from the University of Norway arrived in New York aboard the Scandinavian steamer United States on Tuesday night. They comprise the university singing chorus led by Prof. O. I. Grondahle and are sent to the United States by the crown prince of Norway and Sweden to perform a series of concerts.
Five miles east of Cameron near Mahel Missouri a neighborhood feud escalated into a pistol fight leaving Matt Pulliam and Walter Rice dead. Chas Middaugh Burr Snow and Odie Snowy are seriously wounded with Odie Snow shot five times. All participants are young farmers in the incident.
The ocean race for the cup offered by the German emperor began at 12 15 Wednesday afternoon. The boats started in this order Ale so Hildegader Atlantic Madymion Hamburg Thistle Mlour de Lis Sun verm Aparehe Urowaua Valhalla.
Frank J. Marshall of Brooklyn North Carolina the American chess champion accepts the challenge from J Tanowski of Paris, who concedes him four odds. The experts will play the match at noon if final arrangements can be made.
Nan Patterson was in Philadelphia on Wednesday to sign a contract to appear on a New York music hill. She arrived in the afternoon and returned to Washington after negotiations closed.
At 8 o'clock the Cunard line steamer Chronia remained aground opposite Sandy Hook bercon with no damage reported. Tug boats planned another attempt to free the vessel at the next high tide.
The American Federation of Musicians disapproves of child labor practices. The stance reflects the union’s position on labor standards and safety in the music industry, signaling support for stricter regulations and fair work conditions.
Neil Matthews was found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Roland Diggs and Walter Travis and was sentenced to life in the state penitentiary, with new-trial motions and insanity instructions noted but not pursued. He did not contest the verdict, and authorities indicated further charges against him are unlikely. Matthews and his wife had prior Des Moines residence. jealousy is cited as a motive. He was captured in Houston, Texas.
The state convention of the Congregational church opened in Sioux City Tuesday evening with about 800 delegates and speakers including Dr. Washington Gladden of Columbus. The Episcopal diocese convention began Tuesday morning, led by Bishop Theodore Morrison of Davenport, who celebrated communion and later delivered the annual address. Bishop Morrison also gave the afternoon sermon.
More than 100 members of the State Grain Dealers Association urged regulation of railroad rates at their fifth annual convention in Des Moines. They discussed recent increases in Missouri where through dealers faced harsh competition.
Police reveal two arrests in Marshalltown for the Lay Store robbery. Chris Ritter is identified as a dangerous character and a companion named Jackson is unknown. Investigators say they have tied the pair to an organized silk theft gang active across eastern Iowa, with similar robberies in Davenport Clinton Cedar Rapids and other towns.
Sunday evening Gretchen Gray, age 3, daughter of Jolr Hy Gray of Wall Lake, nearly lost sight of an eye. She bent to feed the chickens inside a woven wire enclosure and ran a wire under the eyelid, escaping with a half inch slit on the eyelid.
Mrs. William Carlie of Cedar Tupids was burned head to foot when a gasoline stove exploded while she prepared breakfast on Tuesday. Her husband and two sons rushed to help and were badly burned. Mrs. Carlie died within hours.
Corn planting around Rock Rapids has been seriously interfered with by cold rains and unfavorable weather over ten days. Some farmers who planted early report deep planted corn beginning to rot, but there remains time to replant if weather improves.
A fragmented wire note cites Cromnds and Aguinat in a gambling case with references to Dos neruside and Mattern. Details are unclear but the item appears to document a legal or police action involving these names. The readable text hints at a local crime or judicial proceeding.
The second day of the thirty first annual encampment of the Iowa department of the G A R at Oskaloosa saw better weather and 4000 attendees. A parade of 2500 soldiers led to the election of officers including Commander Harper Ottumwa and department officers of the Wy R C led by President Mrs. I. D. O. Trank Colfax and other named officers.
In Clinton on Monday, Mrs Polly J Wilson aged 65 and Morice H W Raymond aged 70 married. The couple first wed in Vermont almost fifty years ago, later divorced, remarried elsewhere, and reunion occurred through their daughter Mrs M Id Wish of Clinton.
A major land transaction in western Iowa closed Monday with a $110,000 payment to Judge Addison Oliver for 2,200 acres in Franklin and Belvidere townships Monona County. The land, part of the Home Tarn of Choice bottom land, was bought by a syndicate of Illinois residents with local partners. Oliver has long opposed ditch legislation, but this sale withdraws opposition to the Monona livrison ditch, promising early digging of the canal.
Miss Martha Sinkey, a domestic employed at Lon John Russell's home two miles north of Onslow in Jones County, died suddenly during a violent storm. A loud thunderclap startled her from bed and she collapsed, with heart trouble listed as the probable cause. No evidence of a lightning strike entering the house was found.
Shelby County undertakes a village meat supply with 25 to 30 families in Elkhorn forming a society. Each family contributes an animal to be butchered by association workers, yielding one beet weekly divided among members. The effort reflects a new cooperative approach in western Iowa.
Tierbert St Wright, attorney for Nell Matthews, stands trial in Polk County district court Des Moines. An anonymous letter warned of assassination if Matthews is acquitted, Wright carried a revolver which later went missing.
A terrific run storm struck Sheldon Sunday evening at 5, dumping over two inches of water. The continuous downpour lasted until 10 PM, followed by a slow drizzle for the rest of the night. Creeks overflowed and country roads became impassable, marking the wettest spring in the area.
Two weeks ago the Rockwell City board of health confirmed Sharley Keene, a barber, as smallpox positive and placed him under strict quarantine. He had worked while ill for several days but is now recovering well. No additional cases have developed.
Announcement made at Paieteld Saturday night that Andrew Carnegie provides Parsons College with a gift of 15000 dollars for the institution.
John Melah an employee of Rock Island at Cedar Rapids sought shelter under a car during a furious hailstorm. A switch engine backed into the car injuring both legs, Melah was taken to the hospital in the evening for treatment.
An elderly musician Thoma Berry aged 84 was found incoherent amid hospital notes. The article mentions his past as a leading orchestra leader and references Jas Connell Bruits as a nearby name in the scene.
President Roosevelt may urge releasing 22 million dollars from Boxer Indemnity to fund education in China while conditions apply. The United States reports a 26 million dollar indemnity was excessive yet shared with other nations. Philippine Island census shows 7.6 million people, majority civilized and Christian, with Manila at 220 thousand, 14 thousand villages, and 4 thousand enrolled in schools. Cuban School City concept gains traction, and Senate carpet replacement and Panama railroad updates noted.
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