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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1905
Page
2
Springfield bank cashiers report a theft of a large sum, with robbers believed to have fled toward Avon and north or east. Authorities, aided by regional towns, search for the highwaymen as the bank recoups losses under coverage and police describe the case as ongoing.
Peoria Illinois longstanding school chief N Dougherty now under arrest after grand jury indictment for forgery. Bond set at 3000 dollars as investigators report a long running shortage in district funds potentially reaching hundreds of thousands. He resigns as superintendent amid a widening probe into the Peoria school board finance and related vouchers.
A Great Northern Express overland eastbound train was held up Monday near Ballard, Washington. Three well-dressed youths in raincoats and slouch hats, aided by other robbers, dynamited the baggage car and safe, but passengers were not harmed and less than $1,000 was taken. Charles Anderson, the express messenger, was slightly injured. the raid delayed the train about two and a half hours. Conductor Grant reports seven men were involved, with possible others down the line.
In Chicago a federal court under Judge Bethea appointed Edwin O Day as receiver for Western Life Insurance Indemnity Company. The action followed a bill charging BH I Rosenfeld, general manager, as a tea ticket in and wrecker for personal gain, harming policyholders.
Hon Richard P Clarkson longtime Iowa editor and citizen soldier died at his Des Moines home Tuesday morning after a period of illness. His wife son John and daughter Mrs Joseph Zwart and her husband were present at his death. He had suffered diabetes for several years and had been in apparent good health till the day before.
Mrs Cussle L Chadwick faces possible immediate ten year sentence if the federal appeals court rules against her. Convicted in Cleveland of conspiracy to defraud and charged with bank wrecking, she is jailed in Cuyahoga County awaiting the appellate ruling. Leonard declares the NY young man was deceived by a Wall Street figure and a woman.
Dr W Solf governor of German Samoa arrived in San Francisco from Pagos Pagos. He reports the Matatu volcano remains in eruption after two months, terrorizing nearby inhabitants.
Diplomatic moves accelerate ratifications of the Portsmouth treaty with Baron Rosen and Mr. Takahira meeting at the state department to finalize exchange as soon as copies arrive from St Petersburg and Tokyo. Officials report formalities are near completion and relations between Russia and Japan are effectively resumed.
Gen Jose Miguel Gomez, governor of Santa Clara and Liberal presidential candidate, arrived in New York from Havana and declared liberty dead in Cuba. He warned the nation faces financial ruin and dishonor, risking hereditary rule under continuing conditions.
Frank McDonald convicted of beating his wife was sentenced by the court of special sessions in New York to one year at hard labor in the county jail and to pay 500 dollars, the extreme penalty under the law. James Cumtsky, for knocking down his wife, was sentenced to nine months' imprisonment. The court announced that wife beaters must expect the utmost punishment and intoxication would not be accepted as a plea in mitigation.
Christiania reports that an attempt to mobilize support for a Norwegian republic is meeting no strong response. Movement leaders asked for addresses to present to the storting but have received little to no engagement. Commercial and industrial interests show a preference for maintaining the current order.
The quartermaster general in Washington cabled Manila that an extra allotment of 50000 dollars has been made to meet expenses from the recent typhoon. The funds aim to repair damages and prevent further suffering among many people.
Geo W Krapp cashier of the Cooper Exchange Bank in New York died after falling from the fourth floor of his home on Wednesday. His wife and son attempted to hold him by the feet as he toppled out the window, but he was killed.
A Wednesday blaze in Birmingham destroyed the Pyler Grocery Company building and stock at South Twentieth Street and Powell Avenue, with losses estimated at 70 000 dollars. The company had moved from Morris Avenue six weeks earlier to new quarters. In Mobile a tragedy left Price Baker dead aged 28 and two others wounded after a shooting by engineer John Vischer of the Seaboard Air Line, amid an old feud. Nearby, a foggy morning caused a head on collision north of Alton between a Chicago Peoria and St Louis freight train and a work train, killing Engineer Smith and injuring three. Prices on Pennsylvania and Siena rose five cents in a Pittsburg market report.
In Des Moines a heated argument over back fare led to Charles Dexter stabbing H Q Bateman at Sixth Avenue and Walnut Street. Bateman, a Milwaukee Lem first baseman, is in Mercy Hospital in precarious condition. Dexter is reported released by police. Bateman hopes to recover quickly. no prosecution pursued.
Mrs. Herman Muelich risked her life to save her four year old son from under a moving northbound electric car in Dubuque. She snatched the child from the track as the car sped by at fifteen miles per hour. The mother collapsed unconscious afterward and remains gravely ill, with spectators in shock.
While returning from the Cedar Pass carnival at twenty miles per hour the auto driven by George Wilson broke gear and ran down a steep embankment five miles northeast of Cedar Falls. Lloyd Alexander and Ernest Wilson, both prominent businessmen, and George Wilson escaped serious injury as all were thrown clear.
Tierbert GC. McCartney, once a leading Leon citizen, poisoned himself and his 7-year-old son at his wife’s sister’s St. Louis home. Both died within minutes after the fatal dose. Finances reverses and trouble with his wife are cited as motivations, McCartney an optician about 40 years old.
Federal court at Sioux City heard dam aging testimony against banker W J Brown with Des Moines banker John H Blair denying a $10000 certificate of deposit was ever honored. A Sioux City rail agent confessed embezzlement notes. Loss amounts remain unconfirmed. Weathered by local crime reports include a Storm Lake shooting figure planning to move west and a West Hotel lease filing for 15 years at $650 monthly. Ex sheriff Savage home home fire losses total 2500 with insurance 800. Hopkinton millinery burglary notes value 375.
J B Shatto was fatally injured Monday at Schuller while hauling manure in a linge spreader. The front axle broke as he crossed a ditch, dropping him in front of the machine. He was dragged about a half mile and died after being freed. Odebolt Man Indicted for Mail Fraudulent Medicine Claim.
R P Clarkson a longtime Des Moines resident and notable citizen soldier died at his home after a period of illness. A tireless worker since youth he left newspaper work three years ago to serve in the pension office of the Iowa Nebraska district appointed by President Roosevelt. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon.
Fred Harriman of Hampton died in a Saturday night car crash on the Sinclair road near a wooden bridge. Others in the party including A. W. Beed and Gi Boog were injured, with Reed seriously hurt, as the car battered a bridge approach at speed and turned over, Harriman dead at the scene.
G OB Bausman a Charles City banker and long time resident aged seven years old? or seventy? and described as wealthy has donated over 100000 dollars of his property to satisfy a whim of his Minneapolis fiancé Alish Wood. He sold to local capitalists at about three fourths of value after answering a want ad. He was the town’s first banker and leaves no heirs or wife.
Frank Wilson of Mount Pleasant was found shot to the head in a field near Swedesburg on Wednesday afternoon. Authorities cannot determine if it was murder or self destruction and no inquest will be held. He was a middle aged single man living with parents. No motive is known. Indictments in Rockwell City case involve Jennie R Pratt and Willian Persing for murder of Cyrua Pratt. Persing jailed and Pratt to be arrested. Burglary attempts at LeMars target J H Carey G A Goltach and William Boyle. intruders frightened away, horse and buggy stolen, County Recorder Vavlovie’s property involved. sheriff in pursuit.
After two weeks with little change, Onawa's deep well finally showed a drastic rise in flow at over 700 feet, delivering five to ten times the prior output following drilling through soft rock. Local officials report a sharp increase in water supply and a notable breakthrough in the project.
Des Moines correspondence reports urban share of population near 42 percent and total expenditures around 28.8 million dollars in 1904. County and township spending, state revenues, liquor taxes, and municipal levies suggest a per capita cost closer to 14 dollars, with variations from county to county and additional state treasurer collections. Nearby items note notable deaths, a new school house, organ installation, and local incidents.
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