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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1909
Page
2
Relatives describe the mine incident as 300 men entombed after a collapse near Buradu county. State's Attorney Staithart and Gov Densen coordinate with militia and National Guard troops to secure the area and prevent further action. Officials express belief that none of the entombed workers survive as rescue efforts face delays and dangerous conditions.
A deformed OCR fragment recounts the execution of Viator for a quadruple murder near Aberdeen on July 3. It cites the deaths of Niles BellArod Christie, Miled Christie, Mrs Christie, and a 16 year old boy, with robbery named as motive. The article notes the killer was reportedly calm until execution and mentions accomplice violence surrounding the event.
Attorney Rachel Cuseen of Aurora reports the will of a man who died Tuesday at age 17. The estate is valued around a million dollars. a villa is left to a single heir, with two thirds of remaining property to M. M. Oleon of Autor and Oscar Gag of Mitehall, MD.
An OCR readout reports Bilton Dolby Combine announced in Boston with a $1,000 merger becoming reality via Western Onion Telegraph Company and American Telegraph and Telegraph Company. It also mentions social figure Shoemaker and Tokyo political appointments by Prince Ito and Heron Maks joining the Vrivy Council.
Victoria Court overturns a ruling against H. Ball Company, holding a private concern may refuse service to any person. In a suit by Mrs. Sunia Brown, who paid admission and sued for $1000 after an assistant confused a coffee sample with a sale, the court ruled the company was not required to serve all, preserving private business discretion.
Bon of Statu Benalse Provifoot Dreats Doadit from Des Moines and Indiana senator’s son Paul Proudfoot were aboard a passenger train on Mounteland Island. The train derailed after misjudging speed, causing Proudfoot to be thrown and fatally mangled beneath wheels. another passenger was killed in the wreck.
Solicitors aiding the Dea Motes Y. W. OA in clearing a 8,000 building debt faced rejection as Mojnes T Brewing and officers refused to provide personal books of $500 each. They argued funds must be in the company name and deemed not good in individual hands.
W C Kvazler, a leading Cana county farmer, experiments with seed corn this year. He notes early germination failures in Iowa grown grain and poor fertility in parts, yet some care that would normally be unused shows productive ears. He says used corn may be a significant proposition in coming years.
The article reports on the Piremen's Association meeting at Marlon naming officers including President Gordon D M Kellogs and Treasurer B T Alderman. It also covers federal court actions in Des Moines ordering 1,946 sacks of bleached flour seized earlier released for trial at Council Bluffs on January 16, and Leroy Ware's habeas petition for December 14 while he awaits sentencing for defalcation. An 8 year old girl Adeline And ED WA survived a knife attack, with details of the assailant and rescue.
A heated question arises on convict labor and road work as officials in Colorado and neighboring states argue over the use of convict labor to repair roads. Strong figures critique the move while others defend the policy amid broader reform inquiries and state interests.
A Des Moines woman Goldie Marl pleaded guilty on an indictment claiming she had three husbands Edward Martin of Boone Ralph Provivant of Des Moines and Edward Boston of Lucas. She posted bond and was released. Other cases include whisky charges dismissed against Willam Schandelomator John Savin and Samuel Day. a house fire near Hancock destroyed Titure Tehr with $6,000 township records lost. A death in Palo Alto and a Hunter unit safety note are also mentioned in fragmented local notices.
The weekly review reports bank clearings at $276,103,17 surpassing 1907 by 6.2 percent and outlines cautious demand for clothing, dry goods, and general merchandise in the interior. It notes favorable weather for distribution and warns of ongoing solvent payments through banks despite broader economic tension.
Continued mild weather aids outdoor work and plowing while wholesale goods demand rises. Reports show heavy dry goods and apparel activity, with overall commerce buoyant and spring orders rising. Business failures in the United States for the week ending show 221, with prior weeks higher, while Canada records 7 failures.
A garbled OCR list shows varied prices for cattle hogs veal and sheep across regions. Prices span wide ranges with No 2 wheat at 1.19 to 1.81 per unit and corn around 0.20 to 0.40, plus mixed figures for butter eggs and pork futures.
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