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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1901

Page

4

Grasttinger Times reports Columbia wins Cup defense at sea

The Columbia defeats Shamrock II in a close thirty mile race to retain the America's Cup amid light wind on the final Friday of the series. Lipton congratulates the defender as the closest ever sailed, with Sir Thomas Lipton praising the better boat and victory by time allowance despite defeat.

Columbia Anchorage Bhe Hind Shamrock IL Lipton Thomas Lipton Erin Sir Thomas England Wriday

Grain Men Hear Shaw at Des Moines Convention

Fully 600 delegates attended the sixth annual session of the National Grain Dealers Association in Des Moines. Gov. Shaw spoke for the state, touting railroad progress and economic gains from improved transportation, predicting lower costs and higher farm incomes as rail efficiency grows. The governor claimed future engines will move large tonnages, boosting prices for producers and cheaper goods for consumers, with improved homes and schools as benefits.

Des Moines National Grain Dealers’ Association Gov. Shaw Missouri River Atlantic Ocean Liverpool Fox Ash

Fire destroys twenty buildings in West Nampa Florida

A Friday blaze at the O Balloran Co cigar factory in West Nampa Florida destroyed twenty buildings in the heart of the city causing about 200000 dollars in losses. Authorities say incendiary threats tied to labor unrest spurred agitators to urge arsonists to abandon the city in the hours before the fire.

West Lampa Fila West ‘Nampa Fla Prinday Clgar O’balloran & Co

Gane Knocks Out McConnell in Gans Bout

Gans, alenee, knocked eo. Readable fragments show a knockout outcome involving Gane and McConnell in a local boxing event.

Gane McConnell Gans Alenee

Malitea: D fee reeigore, I sheet, has otk ome.

Fragmentary OCR text shows a cryptic line about a fee equity or transfer and an item described as a sheet or note. Names and context are unclear. content appears damaged with jumbled words and missing structure.

Malitea

Columbia Wins Second Race In America's Cup Defense

The Columbia defeated Shamrock II in the second race of the series on a triangular course of thirty miles. Weather was northwest breeze of 18 knots, with Columbia starting 1m34s behind and finishing 3m35s ahead, proving American design supremacy and the defender’s edge over Sir Thomas. The race featured strong winds, steady course legs east, south ten miles, and a north northeast finish, with Columbia's superior speed across every leg sealing the win.

Columbia Merrestoff Watson Thomas Merry Sir Thomas Zambia Inish Tan Riles Long Island Ing

Double Kentucky Hanging of Two Black Suspects

A mob lynched Jumbo Fields aged 16 and Clarence Garnett aged 18, both Black, near Shelbyville Kentucky at 2 a.m. Wednesday for the alleged murder of Will C Farr, a 22 year old printer. The pair were taken from the jail and hanged from the Chesapeake and Ohio trestle near the depot, close to the jail, with few residents aware of the crime for several hours.

Jumbo Fields Clarence Garnett Shelbyville Iay Will C. Farr Chesapeake and Ohio

Blanche Bates Stricken With Malaria Fever in Detroit

Miss Blanche Bates, star of Wrohimian's Under Two Slags at the Detroit opera house, was taken to Grace hospital Tuesday with a severe malarial fever attack. Her physician says it will be several days before she can resume work.

Blanche Bates Matavia Wrohimian Detroit Opera House Grace’ Hospital

To Lead Tammany With Brooklyn Mayor Candidate

The New York committee of Tammany Hall chose Howard M. Shepard of Brooklyn as mayoral candidate for Greater New York, William Ladd Jr as comptroller candidate, and George M. Van Hoesen as candidate for president of the board of aldermen.

Tammany New York Tammany Jiall Howard M. Shepard Brooklyn Greater William Ladd, Jr George M. Vanhoesen Board of Aldermen

Street Car Workers Dismissed Over Union Ties

In Nashville the street railway company discharged about 200 of 250 employees after they joined the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes. Service is nearly at a standstill as a result.

Nashville Nashville Street Railroad’ Company Amalgamated Association of Street Railway

Death of Alinda institution superintendent Philip Gillite Gillett

Philip Gillite Gillett, nearly forty years superintendent of the Alinda institution for death mutes, died Wednesday in Jacksonville HI. He carried an international reputation as an educator.

Philip Gillite Philip G. Gillett Alinda Institution Jacksonville

Ship Quickly Sinks On Kingston Voyage

A steamer named Rebelion shifted course near Kingston, with her car and crew aboard when she sank within moments. All crew and passengers were saved, but one life was reported lost in the chaotic incident.

Kingston Cit Wauk Qvere

Filipinos Massacre at Bilangi Aghast War Toll Details

Harrowing dispatch from Samar recounts brutal killings of Company C Ninth Infantry. Captain Connell’s body found tied and burned. 45 bodies burned in a trench, many badly mutilated. Col. Dana D. Derrussy leads relief with battalion. 500 Macabbees to reinforce. U S hospital ship Reed to depart with troops to aid island. Fortified by bells at daylight, the attack caught soldiers at breakfast. insurgents mostly armed with spears, few rifles.

Intintyry Samar Gumpany Titantyy Inet Bnduvday Rat Saat Keema Connell Tsane D. Derussy Massiere Au Bord United States Reet Muni Seventh Regiment Twenty-sixth Regiment Uesday Ninth Regiment Bilangi

Plague On the Increase Worldwide in Week Reports

Reports to the marine hospital service detail global plague spread. In British India weekly data show 2622 new cases and 1480 deaths, with Bombay alone recording 1380 deaths. Egypt reports 60 deaths from April to September. Queensland notes 32 cases and 10 deaths. Swatow area in China sees declining cases.

Marine Hospital Service Hawt Bombay Presidency Bombay Egypt Queensland Swataa

Mrs McKinley to Receive Eight Thousand Dollar Annual Allowance

Probate court appraisers plan to value the McKinley estate and estimate Mrs McKinley will receive an eight thousand dollar yearly allowance to cover living expenses under the present arrangements.

Mrs. McKinley Mckinley

Shortage of Cashier Davis Reported by Bank Directors

Directors of the People's National Bank in Washington issued a statement on the cashiers shortage. They say ex cashier I Cs Davis was involved and the shortage totaled STI 046.22. The deficit was covered by transferred property and money paid over by the bondmen.

Davis People’s National Bank Washington I Cs. Davis

Railroad Tragedy Claims Youcey in Chicago Collision

Youcey, who years ago left St Paul to follow his uncle the late Dr M Toucey a longtime general manager of the New York Central and Hudson River Railway Company was killed by a Burlington train in Chicago Wednesday.

Youcey St. Paul Dr. M. Toucey Anager New York Central and Hudson River Railway Company Chicago

Feed Pipe Burst Delays La Crande Duchesse Return

A burst feed pipe disabled the steamer La Crande Duchesse of New York on Thursday evening while returning from a yacht race. Two thousand passengers could not reach the city until the following morning.

la Crande Duchesse New York

Most Discharged After Arrest in Corona Case

John Most, arrested under Rep. 22 at Corona S. J., charged with violating a section of the penal code relating to unlawful assemblages, was discharged from custody in New York Wednesday.

Most John Most Corona S. J New York

Market quotations across multiple cities and commodities

A compilation of market quotes across Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, and Toledo for cattle hogs sheep and multiple grain products. Prices range widely with No 2 wheat at 60 to 72 cents, corn 59 to 68 cents, oats 58 to 88 cents, rye 58 to 72 cents, butter and eggs quoted, markets note shipping grades and varying regional figures.

Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Bee Detroit Toledo

Seventy Years of Life Celebrated by Van Sant Family

Judge W Van Sant and his wife marked their seventieth wedding anniversary on the old Le Chive homestead with forty grandchildren and descendants gathering from Minnesota, Nebraska, Utah, and beyond. The couple’s lineage includes ministers and Revolutionary War ancestors, highlighting a long family history tied to Toms River and surrounding areas.

Johnne van Sont Siva Lydia Andersen Toms River Vane le Chive May Vorwa Raat Pheet Yous Ag van Srut Peorta Tie News Gov. Simmel van Sant Minnesota A. G. van Sant Omaha Nellie Taylor Himmpton Hester Clarris Mergis Vaan Sant Stern Tolland Mehehra von Siar Delaware Philadelphia Vin Sant Hle Kotateiy

Judge McPherson Rules Bridge Not Taxable in Razing Case

Judge Smith McPherson of the United States court at Council Bluffs ruled that the east half of the Union Pacific Railway bridge over the Missouri River is not taxable for municipal regalia taxes. The ruling dismisses fines sought by William Amund, county treasurer, against ESOT to TKfes sive, and may be appealed.

Smith McPherson United States McPherson

Restaurant Keeper Arrested Over Attempted Rape Charge

Charter Oak restaurant keeper Birk, charged with attempted rape, arrested after Miss Pemsen, 17, says the incident occurred near her home in Trois Birk. She fled nine miles to safety after leaping from a window. Mayor Bolien bound him over to a county grand jury under $800 bond. no surety available, jailed at Donixen.

Charter Ohl Trois Birk Charter Oak Pemsen Ute Birk Bolien

Forecloses a Mortgage in Des Moines Territory

Admiral Dewey takes possession of residence in University Place Des Moines after a legal action. Court decree signed by Judge Tatines notes the estate holdings and a property lien held by Aditi Dewey against the estate administrator.

Dewey Rouse Des Moines George Dewey Ono Tatines University Place Cox Moines Aditi Dewey Prtoy

Accident Ends Life Of Young Des Moines Man

A 10 year old, Charles Farnon of Bide, was instantly killed when a gun discharged during a hunting outing. The weapon turned on him and the shot struck him in the head, ending his life. The incident occurred late Wednesday afternoon as he and another youth were by the roadside.

Des Moines Charles Farnon Bide Veganon

Delivery Service Begins On Royal Free Route One

The new free delivery service started Monday on Royal Free Route One from Sloan with George Goodwin in charge. About one hundred fifty blue pieces of anti were delivered on the first trip. The journey occurred under difficult air conditions.

Royal Sloan George Goodwin

Des Moines Conference on Grain and Rail Politics

Governor and delegates from multiple states gather at Des Moines to discuss the sixth annual convention of the National Ties to Farmers Association. Reported plan details include wheat shipments from Missouri River to Liverpool, improved roadbeds, and new engine capabilities to move up to 28,000 tons, aiming to lower costs and raise farm incomes. Public remarks praise progress and consumer benefits amid market shifts.

Alka Des Moines Coy Shinn Shaw Atha Ween Ig Fc Mingorri Liverpool Blityia Euurysing Ray Jay Betlia

Elsie Fry Burns to Death in Missouri Institution

Miss Elsie Fry, matron at a sewing school in Corydon, Iowa, died after a fire started in her room at Minehelmville state institution. Slept with lamp unlit, bed clothes spread, and stove fire caused fatal burns. Fry was a trusted matron described as devoted and well loved by staff. parents lived in Corydon.

Mitehelville Minehelmville Medastelal Oshee Tamate Corydon

Grain Dealers Adjourn At National Convention

The National Grain Dealers Association convention in Des Moines adjourned after reelecting old officers and outlining next steps. The gathering urged cooperation with state and national groups, and discussed plans for the upcoming meeting in Memphis Tennessee.

Nitiaund Gas Dealers Association Des Moines Memphis Teun Otel Bey Kansas City Exchange

Iowa's Short Corn Yield Report Shows Decline

Iowa farmers face a smaller corn harvest with an average yield around 20 bushels per acre, totaling about 70,000 bushels. The report notes roughly 60 percent of the crop forecasted, marking a substantial drop from the past twelve years and a forecasted decline relative to earlier months.

Growing Penuts in town and new farm experiment

In Dubuque County a young farmer named Pred Ghesteswan experiments with peanut vines on his father’s farm. He plants on the southwest hill to maximize sunlight and shield from cold winds. The vines thrive and show good quality, though not as high as Virginia or California peanuts.

Dubuque Sarnes Ghesteswan Virginia California

Explosive Gas Incident At Boone Uré Well

A natural gas discovery at Boone Ure wells led to an explosion Sunday. Duing, a worker, was thrown back about twenty five feet, injuring his hands and arms. The pump and bricks were scattered across the yard.

Boone Ure

Peterson Cleared of Charge in Mail Threat Case

Carson Peterson, arrested and tried for sending threatening letters through the mails, has been released after the information signed by John Kooke, posts mnator at Kooke, failed to establish sufficient evidence to convict.

Peterson Carson Peterson John Kooke Kooke Hias Oyldguce Blud Lim Oyep

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