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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1904

Page

2

Graettinger Times news fragment hints at Larson

A fragment from the Graettinger Times references a person named Larson in a clipped news item. Details are sparse, but the text signals local reporting style and names a figure tied to Graettinger.

Flood Devastates Colorado Communities and Wyoming Toll

A cloudburst on Cache la Poudre River floods Livermore and Laporte near Fort Collins. The river widens to over a mile, destroying bridges and washing away homes. Reports indicate drownings and missing persons, with numerous structures and stock carried away by floodwaters.

Cache la Pondre Colorado Denver Livingston Lake Fort Collins Cache la Pou ‘Dre Livermore Laporte Fort Colling Lfe Fort Col‘lihs Rom Greeley Colorado and Southern Railroad Timnath Colorado and Southern Greeley Coloado Cheyenne Wyo

Strikers Ordered to Bull Pen Under Martial Law

One hundred striking coal miners refused registration under military orders in Las Animas County Colorado. They were forced to march eighteen miles under cavalry escort from the strikers camp near Ludlow to a bull pen to hold detainees as county jail is already full.

Union Coal Min Miitary Las Animag Coun Trinidad Colo Ludlow

Fragmentary Illinois GOP meeting notes and names

The readable fragments show Illinois Republican state convention in Springfield called to order on Friday with scattered names and phrases. Entities include Shenna Pierce and Frank Vand, plus references to January 1 and an engineer. The text is garbled with missing context.

Illinois Sprinfield Oneealter Shenna Pierce Girdner Cathrs‘shoulq

Talk to China rights of American gunboats argued

The United States press reports that Washington approved Admiral Evans's view that American warships may operate in inland Chinese waters where Americans reside or do business, citing the most favored nation clause. The dispute arose after the Villalobos visit and Chinese protests at Hangzou Manchang and Yangtze River valley actions. The State Department endorsed Evans after Conger sought treaty-based limits.

Uncle Sam China Washington State Department Conger Pekin Robley D. Evans Asiatic Station Villalobos Yangate Valley Associated Fleet Tadai Kinkiing Haakow Manchang Shanghai Poyang Lake Admiral Evans Hay

Kidnapping in Tangier Involves Perdicaris and British subject

An American and a British subject were seized from a Tangier country home by a large band of native brigands led by Russaly. Perdicaris, a naturalized US citizen and Tangier resident, and his British stepson Garley are awaited for ransom. US Consul Guymere and the British minister are pursuing the case vigorously.

Tangier United States Perdicaris Morocco Garley Tangiers Russaly Walter Harris London Times Guymere

Death Foretold in a Dream Lane Drowns in Oklahoma

Frank Lane drowned in a creek three miles southeast of Hinton Oklahoma Thursday. His body had not yet been recovered despite continuous dragging. His mother, a resident of Anadarko, had recently dreamed he would drown near Hinton and had warned him a week earlier to avoid fishing.

Frank Lane Oklahoma Prank Lane Hinton Okla Lane Anadarko

Russian General Kuropatkin Carries Coffin Belief

A Polish Baltimore editor received a letter from Brunslau Kobylanski claiming General Kuropatkin, commander in Manchuria, believes he will die in battle during the far eastern war and is carrying his coffin. The letter, sent from Brunslau Kobylanski, notes the general’s firm belief and readiness for death.

Muropatkin Far East Kuropatkin Manchuria Adam Bantro Baltimore Brunslau Kobylanski Russia

Burglar Gets Life In Burglary Case At Mason

Michigan man Lewis Oliver, jailed after stealing $2 and two hats from a butcher shop, received a life sentence at Marquette prison for his third burglary offense. Judge Weist rejected the idea that a felon with prior arrests must face harsher restraint. Nearby Chicago lime stone concrete teamsters ended a lockout by approving a straight eleven hour day and a weekly raise to settle the dispute affecting about 25,000 workers.

Michigan Mich Lewis Oliver Marquette Weist Oliver Big Lookout Enda Chicago

Death in St. Paul Bonfire Burns Victim

An 86 year old woman identified as the daughter of Raymond Labowetzer of St. Paul Minnesota died at St. Paul city hospital after sustaining burns in a bonfire incident. Authorities reported no further details on the cause or circumstances of the fire.

Hannah Lahbowetzer Raymond Labowetzer St.Paul, Minn St. Paul City Hospital Eta Sahups Biaveee

Plot thwarted in May 10 czar parade bombing

Breslau Zeitung reports authorities in St. Petersburg uncovered a planned attack on Czar Nicholas II during the spring parade on May 10. A nurse? No, Miss Merezhevsky, daughter of a leading Russian psychiatrist, was seized with a bomb concealed in New clothing near the pavilion. The incident caused a scandal, with reports of her potential execution and her father’s distress. The czar then arrived at Poltava to reviews and a brief soldiers’ address, praising military renown and blessing regiments before departing at 5 PM amid cheers.

St. Petersburg Breslau Zeitung Merezhevsky Mervzhevsky Czar Nicholas Poltava Ikong Pottova

Texas Trust Cases First Court Victory For Rail Express Firms

The Missouri Kansas Texas rail line and the Pacific Express Company won the initial anti trust fight in Austin. The district court sustained their demurrer and found no violation of anti trust laws in their alleged conspiracy to bar other express carriers on the Katy system. Damages sought in this and about forty similar suits totaled around 20 million dollars.

Corporationg Austin State of Texas Missouri, Kansas and Texas Road Pacific Express Company Express Katy Brooks District Court

Fortune for stenographer heiress to Denver estate

Miss Alice G. Farrell a New York stenographer is named as heiress to an estate reported worth 500000. She plans to travel to Denver to settle uncle Joseph Farrell's mining fortune and, until departure, will remain at her law office desk awaiting the turn of events and her new wealth.

New York Alice G. Farrell Denver Joseph Farrell

No Break in Illinois Republicans Continue Balloting

Republicans in Illinois press on with balloting at the Springfield convention as Lowden delegates march with placards declaring Lowden forever amid talk of a 30 day recess. Also reports Turks and Armenians clash in Chelyzan Kazakstan area with heavy casualties. Two Boston children, Walter Ryan and Johnny Ranahan, 6 and 10, hospitalized after bat and ball injuries in separate incidents.

Springfield Lowdon Lowden Walter Ryan Johnny Ranahan Boseton Mase Ryan Ranahan

Chicago to Isaac Bonds Ordinance for Seven Million City Bonds

Chicago city council approves sale of 5.5 million dollars in bonds to raise funds for paying the citys judgments. Comptroller directed to advertise for bids on the issue, details set by ordinance.

Chicago Isaac Bonds

Cuban Cartmen Strike Over Payment Currency

Cubans in Havana refuse Spanish money and walk out Monday seeking payment in American currency for lumber hauling. The strike shows labor unrest amid currency frustrations and tensions with colonial governance.

U. S Havans Cuba

Porger Arrest in Correctionville Over Forged Checks

Homer M. Vorhies, wanted in ten Iowa counties plus Minnesota and Missouri for forging checks, was arrested in Correctionville after being identified by Dr. Dunlap who previously endorsed a $30 check in Des Moines. Sheriff Leoper and W B Dunlap brought him back. Vorhies waived examination and faces grand jury bonds. He claims to have received the checks from others in regular business.

Leoper W. B. Dunlap Des Moines Correctionville Homer M. Vorhies Vorhies Iowa Minnesota Century Bank A. W. Tyler Bloomington Dr. Dunlap Minois Dunlap Ulinets State Bankers’ Association Grand Jury Mahaska Bouton Ringgold Missouri

Death by Own Action of Aged German Pioneer of Merrill

David Eberhard aged 72 or 73 years hanged himself in a coal shed behind his Merrill home Monday night. His daughter Lizzie found the body. Though a pulse remained briefly, he died soon after. A native of Galena Illinois, he moved to Liberty Township and later to Merrill. Widowed about a year, he had lately grieving deeply. He left five sons and four daughters, all in the Merrill area.

David Eberhard Merrill Lizzie Eberhard Galena Til Plymouth County Liberty Township

Short Change Men at Work in Shelby County Towns

Swindlers operating in small Shelby County towns use a routine where a man buys a small item then offers a $10 or $20 bill, claiming he gave a small bill by mistake. The merchant is shown the tiny note, then pressed to give change and the swindler exits with the larger bill as payment for the purchase.

Shelby County

Emma Hardwick sues father in law for 25000

Emma Hardwick of Buchanan County sues her father in law Thomas Hardwick for alienation of affection, seeking 25000 in damages. She alleges five years of attempts to turn her husband George away, threats of disinheritance, and reports that her husband has left the state while she was ejected from the couple’s home owned by the defendant.

Emma Hardwick Buchanan County Independence Thomas Hardwick Westbury Township George Hardwick

Bitten by Stallion Injures Youth Near Oskaloosa

Edldie Wile, 19, of five miles east of Oskaloosa, was attacked by a vicious stallion while trying to escape through a narrow fence. The horse kicked and trampled him, tearing flesh and knocking him unconscious for hours. The stallion’s bite and pounding caused severe injuries, but no bones were broken and he is expected to recover in a few weeks.

Joy Edldie Wile Oskaloosa Medica Aesistance

Crushed by Locomotive Fatal Rural Accident at Sioux City

Hamilton Rich aged 89 of 806 Pavonia Street was killed crossing Milwaukee Road yards near Division Street in Sioux City Tuesday night. The tragedy left a destitute family including a sick son and three young children. Enginemen heard his cry when engines passed, and Rich’s foot may have been caught in a wheel. He was taken to Samaritan Hospital and was not expected to live.

Hamilton Rich Sioux City Milwaukee Railroad Division Street Alve Pavonia Street Milwaukee Road Samaritan Hospital Rich

Collateral Inheritance Tax Case Begs Iowa Court

A $20,000 collateral inheritance tax case arises in Iowa City under state taxation rules. The dispute concerns a Vermont certificate of deposit tied to a deceased Hanover New Hampshire resident, Julia P. Whiting. Administrators in Onawa challenge the tax while the state seeks enforcement.

Iowa Iowa City Vermont Towa Julia PV. Whiting Hanover N. H George A. Oliver Onawa

Mrs. Mary King Burned In Oil Can Blast At Rockwell City

Mrs. Mary King wife of C M King long time landlord of Rockwell House Rockwell City and Inter of Hotel Columbia Lake City was severely burned when a can believed to contain kerosene but containing gasoline exploded as she started a fire in the stove. Heavy clothing helped protect her.

Mary King C. M. King Yes Rockwell House Rockwell City Hotel Columbia Lake City

Des Moines River Rescue After Infant Plunge

A mentally unstable woman from St Paul threw her 3 year old daughter from a Des Moines bridge into the Des Moines River. A river worker saved both mother and child as the watershed closed over the infant. The child’s condition is critical.

Heraclf Liussies St. Paul Des Moines

Farmer Dies After Bull Attack Near LeMars

Fritz Bornhorst, 62, a Plymouth County farmer, died Saturday morning at the H. O. Curtis farm seven miles from LeMars from injuries caused by a bull. He was watering cattle in a pasture when the animal knocked him down and gored him, breaking nearly all ribs and causing internal injuries.

Plymouth County Dica Fritz Bornhorst H. O. Curtis LeMars Bornhorst

Boy Bandits Sentenced In Des Moines Court

William Blair and Hoyt Wilkins, dubbed boy bandits, received seven years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to burglaries and attempted holdups in Judge McHenry’s Des Moines court. Fire at Chariton blamed on arson. Henry Schotte and Harley Waynick, about 20, confess without motive.

Wiliam Blair Hoyt Wilkins Chariton Henry Schotte Harley Waynick

Doctor Under Arrest in Whisky Cure Scandal

Dr A E Distbrow of Creighton Neb rich ranchman and physician faces Sioux City jail charged with obtaining money on false pretenses and defrauding J A Ilannah of Bellingham Wash in a case tied to an alleged whisky cure. Also notes disappearance of Elma Smith 19 from Murehyntown with suspected death by drowning and police detaining A Chambers W M Christine and H Davie for laying claim to found property and misappropriating it without proper notice.

A. E. Distbrow Creighton Neb Sioux City J. A. Ilannah Bellingham Wash Elma Smith Murehyntown Alony A. Chambers W. M. Christine H. Davie Rast Des Moles

Stand Pat Tariff Plea Dominates Iowa Delegation

Iowa delegation to the National Republican Convention backed a stand pat tariff plank and reciprocity for non competitive products. Governor Cummins rallied followers with a pledge to stand at the center of the platform as delegates argued for protection, Roosevelt endorsement, and opposition to trusts. The convention adopted a stand pat posture while endorsing the Roosevelt administration.

Dea Moines Iowa Resolutions Committee Committee On Cumming Advancdy Cummins Roosevelt William McKinley Nelson Dingley Congress

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