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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text recounts a disrupted marriage case involving a Piatt and a senator figure, with mention of perjury allegations and a train collision killing several and injuring many on a pilgrim bound train. Names and places are garbled, but the report notes a large number of injuries and fatalities among workers and passengers.
A garbled OCR note from Chicago reports a dog license issue and a strange sequence of names and phrases. The fragment mentions a clerk, license, and a downtown area with a person or animal seen, but details are unclear. No clear outcomes or dates are discernible.
Describes a violent incident near Laiewater Kentucky where a group led by a masked figure attacked a site, abducted several youths returning from a party, and forced them to accompany criminals to a depot and barn. The victims endured abuse and were subjected to grim proceedings as the attackers used intimidation and criminal force.
William H. Maral of New York, claimed to be the oldest hydrophobia expert, died Wednesday after contracting hydrophobia from a stray needle. He reportedly suffered a series of convulsions and was treated with opiates before succumbing at his home, as doctors confirmed the bite caused fatal rabies symptoms.
After seventy days of talks, miners and operators reached a wage agreement ending a major coal strike in the western district. The convention confirmed the terms, with operators expected to implement the new rates and conditions by an established date.
A wealthy young widow, Mrs. Carrie Bhow, was found murdered beside a mile pond near Hortonville, Washington, Wednesday night. Police say the evidence points to a single assailant and custody battles complicate the case as investigators pursue leads and question associates.
A district court judges a petition for removal alleging juror misconduct in a case where a juror claimed telephone use in a courtroom. Witnesses testified that the jury deliberated with one juror voicing accusations that Hattoy cheated a neighbor and that a clerk altered pages, prompting defense objections to a full trial. The court admitted juror discussions occurred in the courtroom with doors to a rear room locked, but telephones remained accessible.
A severe storm struck a southern town, appearing as a tornado that wrecked the Grant School in Atbla, destroying the roof and forcing pupils and teachers to flee. J. M. Taylor was killed when a heavy object toppled during the whirlwind.
Farmer near Greenfield Oak Rohner remains in critical condition after lightning struck the harrow he rode. A double team of two horses and two mules was killed instantly. Holmer removed the seat and replaced it with vandalism. A Dakota Iowa romance ends as a couple from Langford reunites in Dan Molies.
Joseph Normai Norton died suddenly at his home Mhura day after serving as mayor and bond education secretary for years. A grain dealer and family man, he leaves a wife and grown children. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs. A Puller, resident since 1871, and Wille D. Parker 72, buried Wednesday. both longtime locals from near Pomeroy, with connections to New York.
Mr John Sundberg of Whitlow announces a February course for Northwestern cattle raisers to be held in Sioux City. Professor Holden directs the lectures with Prof Curtiss supervising the stock judging segment.
A draft charter for a new chartered company in Hawkeye Towne outlines capital of 500000 with initial 326000. The piece notes old charters expired, and discusses applications for renewal and local business interests linked to Gov Parker and land sales in Linggin Net.
The Agriculture Department will discuss hog cholera control at Amos Alday on 28. Secretary Wir and Dr M Dorsal will lead the talks with experts at several stations. The plan seeks a vaccine and practical methods to protect hog herds, amid debate on treatment versus prevention.
The district court found Battey, formerly president of the Clerical Association, guilty of the charges after a lengthy jury deliberation. The case involved alleged record alterations by the clerk and disputes over fees and custody of the county records amid political friction and investigations by local officials.
A fragmented report covers an omnibus public building bill in Iowa facing reductions, including a $70,000 building appropriation for Matherville and other cuts, plus a Des Moines area council vote approving Mikyouri Valley to begin work. The piece also notes a fatal shooting in Rockwall City Hotel and mentions ongoing local political and construction themes.
A highly garbled OCR passage references battles and explorers, with scattered names such as Queen Amie, Lan-Hoyd Sindowky, and Mayet, plus mentions of New York, Austria, and Saudadana tents. The text is fragmentary, mixing places, dates, and personal names without a coherent narrative or verifiable event.
A catastrophic railway accident near Antiverp leaves around fifty dead and many injured. Survivors describe a derailed locomotive plunging into the passenger cars as a deadly crush unfolded. Emergency teams rushed to the scene amid confusion and wreckage.
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