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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1901
Page
4
A historical report notes a high death toll along British coasts with nearly two hundred drowned. The gale or disaster caused many vessels to abandon shorelines and lifeboats, with authorities estimating over 180 lives lost.
A report states Keith Meeta was executed by hanging for murder in Michigan City. The brief note confirms the death sentence and location with limited details.
Fragmented OCR reports a jumble of phrases about British Africa progress and activity. It mentions August data, a large number of houses, and a sense of surrender amid ongoing tensions, with unclear references to months and events.
In Pocahontas Virginia a mine fire at Pocahontas Colliery caused multiple deaths and many injuries. Five bodies recovered, with eight to ten more presumed entombed as explosions followed early morning. The mine remains burning, with rescuers planning reentry once safe, recalling a 1884 disaster with over 100 lives lost.
The case of Newell C. Rathbun in Louisville involves claims his wife in Little Rock knew of a plan to defraud an insurance company, not the murder. Authorities debate transporting Rathbun to Jeffersonville for murder by poison charges as the coroner’s inquest on a Jeffersonville corpse proceeds and a request seeks the return of the body from Little Rock.
Police press progress in locating the Evansville strangler linked to the deaths of two Indiana women. Mrs Georgia Bailey was slain the same night as Lea Kenney. Bailey’s horse was entered and letters stolen, while her son was in the house. A St Louis traveling man is targeted, with an investigator sent to Missouri to trace him.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions payment details with unclear context or subject. The readable bits indicate a paid action or obligation but lack identifiable names, places, or dates. Further text is needed to assign concrete entities or a clear event.
In Texing ton Kentucky the State Federation of Labor scene over Col W G P Breckinridge's welcome. He urged a union of labor and capital but warned a national federation is unlikely. Resolutions attacked his positions, omitting endorsement of his views while criticizing union coercion and strikes. The event foreshadows a split in the Kentucky Federation of Labor.
The Northern Securities Company with a capital of 400 million dollars was incorporated in New Jersey to acquire and trade in corporate stocks and securities. A filing fee of 80 thousand dollars, paid by J Pierpont Morgan, accompanies the certificate filed by Stetson Jennings Russell of New York. The incorporators include Geo F Baker Jr Richard Kimble and Abrams M Hyatt, with intent to execute a consolidation plan among western railroads including the Northern Pacific.
President Roosevelt orders about 200 rural free delivery spare clerks special agents and inspectors into the civil service within a week or two. The 10,000 rural carriers will follow on a later date, with civil service status differing from first group.
A violent altercation occurred at Oakwell between union and non union workers during a strike. Workers leaving shops were challenged by others who attacked them with fists and sticks, injuring several and prompting police and deputies to intervene as trains were threatened with disruption.
The Iowa State Auditor's report summarizes two years of tax collections and delinquency issues. It details county and state funds, agency fees, and unexplained expenditures for the period, noting costs to the state and counties and auditors' findings on disparate revenue sources.
Gov. Shaw issues a State Thanksgiving proclamation for November 28, urging gratitude and prayer across households. The notice, signed by Secretary W. B. Martin, cites harvest blessings, absence of pestilence, and adherence to the U S president’s guidance.
A Wort Dodge resident, Mrs. Goate Wadsley, reports a stranger attacked her with vitriol at an unknown Fork Dodge location. The assailant, signing as Anne 44 Julian Morehouse, fled. The incident follows a pattern of harassment tied to Mrs. Wadsley since last August, with similar unsigned threats sent to Dr. Bishop.
Two separate groups are rumored to bid for the Daily Register. One led by A. W. Lee of Ottumwa aims to control the paper. another head by Senator Smith of Mitchell County seeks to place the Register in different hands. Local dairy and town canning meetings are noted, with discussions on trust formation and sealing matters. Also reported: a postal burglary sentencing in Buena Vista and a Des Moines murder inquiry reference.
The article covers Mose Jacobs Luca, a newsboy once called Unther, pressing to claim part of his late mother Waxy Jacobs's estate. Executor and stepfather dynamics are examined as Mose alleges improper transfers and attempts to reclaim roughly 50,000 dollars. The hearing schedules an inquiry into potential fraud in the estate dealings.
The Iowa Equal Suffrage Association held its thirteenth annual convention in Waterloo on Thursday with rapid progress. Officers elected: President Mrs Adelaide Tidal Sta View. Vice President Mrs Myelyn J Relden Sioux City. Recording Secretary Mrs Webmar CL Stockman Mion City. Corresponding Secretary Mrs Nellie Walsh Nelson Des Moines. Treasurer Anna Aukehy Des Moines. National Committee member Macy ds Caveeshall Dew Alpines. Mrs Bellon won presidency unanimously but declined after three terms. Mrs Bullard served on first ballot.
In the second biennial report of the Board of Control of Town Institutions at Des Moines, an appropriation is noted for improvements. The document accuses facilities of treating patients like inmates with access to wards, some bathed in the same writer’s line, and mentions a disturbing example of an 18 year old Bert Smithy and Michael Builth from Clinton, amid debates on reforms.
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