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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1898
Page
2
The article recalls the 1895 cyclone hitting coastal areas from eight to nine o clock Sunday night for three days, with a tidal storm similar to 1893. One fatality is reported a drowning of a negro attempting to reach the mainland near the South Carolina islands, amid heavy losses and high flood danger.
Large forest fires spread through western Wisconsin smoke and flame for days. Counties including Barron, Dunn, St Croix and Polk reported destroyed towns Clayton and Portland among others, with Cumberland and Glenwood threatened. A railroad bridge burned near Barron and trains rerouted. lives lost unverified except one case. Estimated property losses between 3 and 6 million dollars.
Aguinaldo abdicates as dictator and declares independence ratified at Afalolos amid festivities. Troops crowd the scene as speeches and recitations unfold. the featured address by Aguinaldo draws many foreigners to the state ball in the evening. Philippine officials report in Washington on liaison and defense matters.
Unclear OCR text describes a wedding, a wealthy Miss Minnie Couch from Stan married Anthony Savage. The article notes a young wife later acting deranged and being restrained, with references to local offices, a railway, and visitors at a hometown expo. Names appear: John Hay sworn in as secretary of state on Friday, diverse fragments mention Stan, Savage, Couch, and Omuby-expo context.
Washington secret service chief Wilkie received a telegram from El Paso Texas reporting the arrest of counterfeiter George D Fontaine. He allegedly flooded the Mexican border with bogus United States notes and held $5000 in various denominations on his person at the time of arrest. A number of Mexican counterfeits were also found. The bogus bills were traced to Dallas Fort Worth and El Paso where Fontaine allegedly operated.
Secretary reports from visits to camps, hospitals, and the sick show varied conditions. He notes morale and discipline improved in some camps while food and improprieties prompted concern.
Fragmented OCR text reports turmoil aboard a Bradley Yorks train near Wymouth with insurance issues and internal tensions. Details are unclear due to garbled source.
Chicago and regional markets show cattle, corn, wheat, oats, and hogs quoted with varying bids. Prices fluctuate across cities including Chicago Indianapolis Cincinnati Louisville Milwaukee and Denver, with ranges for No 2 and mixed grades, plus rye and barley.
Frank Burns prominent Ida Grove pioneer and longtime postmaster died at his home. He was a respected figure in Ida County politics and public life, known for early settler leadership, service on the school board, and close ties to Republican circles. His death marks the loss of a influential community servant who helped shape local affairs for decades.
In Davenport the diocese election fight resumes after a withdrawal, with renewed energy to prevent re election at the upcoming convention. Miss Mary Fellows, former Ames teacher now in Dawson City Alaska, writes of accepting work with North American Trading and Transportation Company, earning 1600 dollars yearly while remaining in the Yukon winter. Dr A H Mosher sues Rev J Cala for 10000 dollars in a Sioux County court for conspiracy and prosecution flaws. G Y Brown, Waterloo opera house manager’s son and brakeman, loses his right foot in a coupling accident. Archbishop Hennessy marks the 32nd anniversary of his consecration in Dubuque with priests in attendance.
A mosaic of Iowa items: gas explosion in McKettorlok, lynching scare averted, a cow killed by a Central train, burglar grab near Sioux City, and injuries from a Red Oak gardener accident. Accounts of Cedar Rapids bellboy arm injury, Atlantic prank scare on Peter Papko’s home, and a Grand Hotel elevator incident. Also notes on regional meetings, church appointments, and the Town Maccabees convention.
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