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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1904
Page
4
A steamship tragedy on West Madison Street area claims several lives and injures crew members. A three dozen aboard, including 16 passengers, are reported dead or missing as fire and smoke sweep a saloon and lodging house. Stock market notes mention Sioux City participants and a $5.00 figure in local listings.
A massive blast hit Rocky Mountain Fuel and Iron Co mine No 3 at Terio near Trinidad Colorado injuring and killing many workers. Officials report eighty employed, with about sixty inside the mine when the explosion occurred, and crews struggle to identify the dead amid shifting mine debris and fire.
Fragmented OCR describes a violent domestic incident in which a husband wounds his wife then dies by suicide. The scene notes a burned yard, three grieving children, and a mother found unconscious near a burn area. Details are garbled but imply a deadly early Friday sequence.
The article reports Admiral Rozestvensky's squadron attack on British trawlers, urging an investigation into alleged diversions by Japanese chartered vessels in Finland and Sweden. It notes Russian safeguards seen by critics, British pressure for inquiry, and potential moves by France and Germany to influence a peaceful settlement as Britain contemplates a public statement after cabinet talks.
A requisition from Gov. Herrielr of Ohio was honored by Gov. Mickey of Nebraska for the return to Cincinnati of George W. Bacon. Bacon, a clerk in Cincinnati’s Queen and Crescent passenger office, is accused of forging railroad passes on the Cincinnati New Orleans and Pacific Railway and securing 88000 worth of tickets before his escape from Omaha.
New York debuts its famed underground railway as Mayor McClellan flips the switch at 2 p.m. unveiling the electric line. By 7 p.m. the road is opened to the public amid simple ceremonies. The event marks a major transit milestone for the city.
Burlington passenger train collided with an oil wagon crossing a street Thursday. Engineer Parkingon barely escaped as the train burned. Fireman C.G.Lavear of Gennd Tylynd died in the blaze. Ends damaged but flames extinguished. crew rescued. Also notes poison murder suspect at Columbus and a lethal electric battery punishment.
The report details naval actions around the Baltic in late October as Soviet tensions flare. Admiral Rozhestvensky and the Baltic fleet face restrictions from Spanish authorities at Vigo and other ports. Citing diplomatic friction, vessels are warned to depart within twenty four hours while warships in various ports are kept under watch amid escalating hostilities with foreign powers.
A special train carrying Jumm ea Speyer and Speyer & Co bank officials derailed between Sanchez and Ga Taritn, twenty five miles south of Tatreda, after leaving Une Mexiern National Usurod. Speyer is injured. J Davis of New York suffers cuts. The accident halted the party's plan to connect Laredo with Mexico City.
Fragmentary AP text describes tense continental government maneuvers over dig oly sections and a potential crisis involving the Dardanelles. London reports Poland’s secretary minded toward Russia. a response is awaited as authorities seek to settle swiftly, with late Wednesday readings indicating settlement within about twenty hours.
The chaotic report centers on Evie Thaw of Pittsburg who allegedly married chorus girl Bevalynne Nesbit in London. The tale claims large sums spent to shield a young woman from slander while detailing a sensational society scandal.
Kansas City clerk reports a robbery at a ticket office on Union Avenue with about $400 from a safe. Suspects identified as young men held him up and fled. Nearby notes mention related incidents including theater damage, a storm in Duluth, and a train wreck with several fatalities.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines a Des Moines rape trial with garbled names and testimonies. It mentions witnesses, the court, and references to a defense strategy, with broken lines suggesting a trial narrative and a defendant's appeal.
A fire broke out Monday at the Industrial School in a newly erected $15,000 workshop. Firefighters and local volunteers responded, containment achieved, no casualties reported. Damages were extensive to the workshop structure and adjacent areas, one inspector noting the blaze may lead to safety reviews.
Reported chaos erupts as a fight breaks out in a public venue. Eyewitnesses describe a heated clash ending with multiple injuries and police involvement.
A garbled account describes robberies and violent events around Ames including references to individuals and firms such as Armour & Co and connections to Creston, Watering, and Waterton. The text mentions baseball player Lurie Burl, an explosion, injuries, a wedding, and a large gathering for a grand event in Iowa, with scattered details about dates, places, and people.
A ragged archival fragment mentions farmers seeking trust or purchase help, with scattered names and places. The text hints at a rural community financial matter, possibly a sale, loan or trusteeship, but lacks coherent details or dates. The readable bits point to farm lenders, trustees, and local names amid a historical context.
A garbled OCR page reveals references to a mysterious murder case, bizarre local events, and obituaries. It mentions Des Moines, Oskaloosa, public events, and a series of unclear names and dates, with scattered notes on death and property.
Fragmented report details a banker named Shaw from Plonington facing grand jury scrutiny for alleged thefts and bribes. The clipped text mentions multiple defendants, a stiff sentence for theft, and a variety of names and places with unclear connections. The piece concludes with oblique references to parole and a family notice.
Secretary W. B. Minty sent copies of two constitutional amendments to county auditors. The measures redraw legislative districts and change representation totals, governor appointments, and election timing. The amendments were approved by a past assembly but require popular votes. details include district apportionment, House size not to exceed 108, and election dates set for the first Monday after November in a specified year.
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