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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
6
An old advertisement invites readers to mail for a free medical examination by Munyon’s doctors in Philadelphia. It promises careful diagnosis and free advice, stating no obligation if cure is not possible, and urges sending for a plat to request examination.
A London Optician letter cites a new absorption method for curing piles at home, promising painless relief and permanent results. It urges readers to write for details, mentions a misread name Guany and two men as humorous evidence, and hints at unsolicited offers from an Indorp letters column.
A fragmented report describes coffee causing health issues and a long struggle to quit. The text mentions a person named Me and others, notes a training or travel context, and recalls prior weight and fatigue tied to coffee use. It hints at a remedy or testimonial about Postum as an alternative.
A Washington report by the Interstate Commerce Commission shows 2,791 railway workers killed and 63,920 injured for the year ended June 30, 1909. Killed fell to 2,764 from the prior year while injuries rose. Three months ending June 30 saw 58 killed and 16,807 injured, with overall declines in fatalities and rises in injuries compared with two years earlier.
The National Geographic Society voted Commander Robert B. Peary a gold medal after unanimously accepting a report by its scientists that his records prove he reached the North Pole. The board referred any pre 1909 claim to a special examination panel and to inspect related records as needed.
At Paris Bois du Tologne the Prix Gladiateur awarded a $0,000 purse and a $4,000 trophy. Vanderbilt's Son lek II claimed the prize while other events featured Bealls winning a 19 1 Jumpere stakes, and Cukhurat finishing close behind the favorite. The day also highlighted university and speed skating notes, with mixed results across various races.
A group demands immediate national action to establish a lakes to Gulf deep waterway. They pledge support to candidates endorsing this policy, condemn a federal engineers report doubting commercial viability, insist on waterway development as investment, and support a bond issue. They reject piecemeal approaches and call for a definite development plan.
A damaged OCR fragment reports typhoon winds of about 196 miles per hour over the Philippine islands per weather bureau cable reports. It mentions other storms in the U.S. with high winds, and notes injuries and fatalities involving a freight incident and a Mrs. Willan Marlowe, with scattered details about people burned in a disaster.
Special bank examiner R W Goodhart says deposits at First National Bank of Mineral Point Wisconsin should read 800000 instead of 579000. He outlines forging and defalcation by Phil Allen Jr and forthcoming grand jury appearance in La Crosse with hundreds of thousands in fake receipts and forged notes.
Bomb No 83 and Bomb No 34 exploded within twenty minutes in Chicago Loop causing about forty thousand dollars in damage. The blasts frightened hundreds of residents and shook the city as authorities warned of ongoing threat amid a spree of outrages in the long gambling scandal coverage.
John M Smyth a Chicago merchant died after bronchial pneumonia. Born July 6 1844 in Ireland he came to Chicago with parents from Ballina County Mayo. He built a large West Madison Street store, recovered after a 1892 fire, and served as alderman 1878 1882 and Republican organizer. He was active in politics and public affairs until his death.
The District of Columbia Supreme Court contempt ruling against Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell of the AFL is upheld by the Court of Appeals. Chief Justice Shepard dissents on constitutional grounds, arguing obedience to governmental mandates is essential to prevent anarchy.
President Taft arrived in New Orleans after a river trip from St Louis. A shore crowd of about one hundred thousand cheered as the battleship Miscissino fired salutes and the Oleander landing ceremony unfolded. The lakes to the gulf deep waterways convention delayed briefly but then proceeded with addresses by Mayor Hehrman and W Kavanaugh as delegates pledged to back no candidate who opposes the waterway. The convention urged immediate construction and unified national support for the project.
Reports state the Greek revolt is over for now as four British warships reach Piraeus near Athens. The Volos torpedo boat destroyer returned to port, while Lieutenant Tibaldos remains at large and could be spared to avoid further embarrassment to the government. Cabinet officials debate pursuing mutineers and potential escape plans amid tensions.
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