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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1905
Page
2
Fragmented OCR shows stray words about ministers and dancers with scattered letters and unclear context. The readable fragments mention ministers and dancing subjects but no coherent event, date, or location to establish a clear news item.
A manufacturers committee met textile counsels and unions on Wednesday to seek a compromise over wage talks. Weavers, spinners, carders and loom fixers voted to postpone any strike until Monday night as conferences continue.
A Bolshevik era style report notes widespread strikes in European Russia with rail lines and Volga region roads at a standstill. The St Petersburg capital is cut off from the rail network as a special committee, led by Count Avitte, weighs the crisis and reports the emperor isolated from communications.
A boiler blast on a dredge tied to the Market Street wharf in St Louis, Missouri killed engineer Edward B. Erhardt and fireman Robert Bogard. Five crewmen were unloading when the explosion occurred. three escaped unharmed by leaping onto nearby moored boats.
A Nevada ranch owner A Mueller attempted to distribute 56 351 in front of the Palmer house in Chicago Wednesday morning. Police say Mueller arrived Tuesday and disposed of several carloads of cattle before seeking a drink. Peterson intervened and prevented the attempted large cash giveaway.
An unreadable OCR fragment references race, death, and a terror reign with scattered names and places. The garbled lines mention Washington and Santiago and hint at a violent or harsh political context without clear events, dates, or sources to confirm a coherent news item.
Thieves blew open the Rey Bicker Jewelry store safe around 2 10 AM and took about 1500 dollars in jewelry. Hotel Lincoln patrons heard the explosions as police and neighbors, alerted by local authorities, searched for the robbers who fled before dawn. No injuries reported. J O Aleker carries no burglary insurance while Jewelers Protective Alliance pledges to pursue suspects.
Charles Boos a former superintendent of the Wallkill Transit Company lines, a prominent Middletown resident, admitted to robbing department stores and several homes in recent months. He lived in style, was active in society, and was regarded as a business leader before police disclosed the case and sent him to the grand jury.
Police believe William Bolomy shot Mary Frances Scheitlin aged 45 and then killed himself in their Washington DC home. Rudolph B Scheitlin, an electrician at the navy yard, found the scene after Bolomy, who had visited recently, had been warned to stay away.
Rioting mobs clashed with troops in Russia's Biot region injuring many as a Moscow water conduit was damaged disrupting supply to parts of the city. A 10 000 strong Tuesday gathering aimed to block telegraph lines while St Petersburg faced worsening strike effects. Philadelphia hosts a grand celebration after the American League title win with a rare wartime style parade in honor of the club.
A Lightning Special train running via the Pittsburg Chicago division passed through Lima Ohio at 1000 Tuesday after covering Crestline to Lima in 58 minutes. The engine and four coaches achieved record speed, breaking all reported limits on the line.
A damaged Seattle to Sitka Alaska cable was reported by Burnside crews returning to northern waters. Faults of great magnitude cut off all communication with Alaska until repairs can be completed. Details mention dates in 1905 and ongoing repair efforts.
Iowa man Blydenburg, a Sunday school worker once seen as a philanthropist, was convicted of murdering his third wife in Eldora. The Iowa Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the conviction and life sentence, rejecting appeals that the verdict was legally flawed. The case involves arsenic found in the late wife’s stomach during exhumation, linking to a farm dispute and prior suspicions over two earlier wives.
A bold forgery uncovered at the county recorder’s office involved 94000 dollars seized from a deed fraud case. The suspect, named as John Hoover of Linn County, attempted the farm purchase of YOU acres in Prairie Creek Township via A. P. Abeln, an abstracter, and the payoff included 4000 dollars in folded cash sent to Lom J. Mulgrew, a politician. Sheriff Dunn circulated descriptions nationwide as investigators pursued the culprit.
Two tragedies follow a Muscatine wedding as William Montgomery and Frances Bridges are killed in a late night crash. At 10 oclock the mother of the groom, Mrs Edward Montgomery, dies from a paralytic stroke. Stella Dreyer, a 16 year old Postal Telegraph messenger from Iowa City, is killed by a freight train while delivering a telegram. Her brother G W Dreyer heads the Des Moines Postal office.
Wilhelm Ernst, once employed by John Ward at Cleghorn near Cherokee, killed himself after confessing a death by own action to two Fuhman brothers. He was industrious and well to do for his age, driven by unrequited love for their sister. A dynamite blast near Clear Lake dam aimed to lower water. only partial damage occurred as farmers blame water for losses. Editorial relate: printer injury when adjusting a moving press, injuring the editor’s hand.
Fragmented report notes loss of Mrs. George Hanna’s house near Cedar Walls while the family vacationed nearby. Fire origin unknown. contents destroyed with an estimated 2500 dollars loss. Nearby, a bank president’s house on Port Dodge was burglarized at night. Separate item says Clinton murderer Prod. Comstock captured after early September arrest in Avond County.
Deputy sheriff Martin shot and killed in Linn County during a property division order. Woman named Eckles and others alleged wrong papers triggered the attack as divisions were being arranged. Court actions prior divorce suit and divorce cost taxed. mob threats reported and property settlement pursued.
Two masked men held up Hock Island operator Steve Burberry at Centerville Sunday night. They bound and gagged him, ransacked the depot, and stole about $20 in cash plus other pushes. Police were alerted as the attackers fled the scene.
Jd Woodside dies from injuries after being shot by Jim Hendrickson at Blockton while awaiting a train to Muloy. Woodside, a leading slackman, was involved in a civil suit over Hendrickson's wife. Hendrickson was arrested in Bedford after being held on $1,000 bond.
The Cedar Rapids Water Company versus the City of Cedar Rapids saw its writ of error dismissed by the United States Supreme Court. Originating in local courts, the case challenged a city ordinance fixing water rates. the state court upheld the ordinance and the federal high court declined to review the decision.
A series of brief items report a gunshot incident near Murray injuring Terry Sutton and legal actions in Polk and Orange counties. Other notes cover a rural carrier sighting a dead father, a grand jury indictment for murder, an elderly woman burned in Grun dy Center, and a controversial foreclosure petition in Monoow County.
A formal reception welcomed the Emperor’s return to the capital after battle operations. High officials, military leaders, and hundreds of citizens gathered at Noklo to honor the voyage. The party included top naval officers and diplomatic figures, escorted by their staffs.
Five imperial carriages led by Admial Inouye and Admiral Togo paraded to the palace while crowds cheered. Guards and field guns fired salutes as Togo received audience with the Emperor and returned to his ship after reporting on the victory at the Sea of Japan.
Seven men blew open the Ridgeville State Bank between 1 and 2 am fatally injuring the cashier Urangon, tying the town watchman, and escaping with about $6,000. Citizens and police pursued as lights failed and shots rang out, while the bank coverage shields loss for depositors.
The fragment discusses campaign arguments in Cuba and mentions Panama, a shift in war emphasis, women's hats, and various unrelated items. It notes political elections, finance, and commentary on the Senate amid garbled OCR text with scattered names and phrases.
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