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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1898

Page

2

Anarchist Plot Aimed at Emperor William Reported

The Alexandria correspondent of the London Daily Mail describes an Italian led conspiracy against Emperor William. Fifteen Italians arrested as the plan evolved from a Cairo bomb attack to a Jerusalem based attempt connected to a German Church dedication. The plot's scope grows with each arrest and new details emerge.

Gill Keiser Ming Alexandria London Daily Mail Emperor William Wing Humbert Cairo Jerusalem

Fire in Pana mine injures many workers

A blaze at Pana Coal Company's No 1 shaft in Pana NL began from a gas explosion at noon Sunday. About forty black miners escaped via the elevator. Guemon was missing but unharmed. A mule was shocked, lamp ignition blamed. Later, John Hawking fatally shot Isaiah Ross in a quarrel at the company office. Major Butler plans to disarm the striking workers.

Pana Coal Company Pana Ben Franklin Guemon John Hawking Panashaft No. 1 Isaiah Ross Ross Butler

CAMP SHIPP TRAGEDY CLAIMS SERGEANT IN FATAL SHOOTING

At Camp Shipp Anniston Alabama a free fight between volunteers and regulars led to the provost guard firing. Sergeant Heise of Company F Second Infantry was killed by a bullet in the brain. Corporal Couroy lost a thumb, Private A K Gitten had an arm shattered, and Private Oliver Shepperd suffered a shoulder wound. Heise had served in the Santiago campaign and earned a sergeant’s promotion for bravery at San Juan Hill.

Heise Camp Shipp Anniston Ala Third Tennessee Volunteers Springfield Second Infantry Couroy A. Kt. Gitten Third Tennessee Oliver Shepperd Meise Santiago San Juan Hill

Wreck on the Detroit Sinks Schooner Nassau

Captain John T. Nagle of Toledo received a dispatch stating the steamer Colby collided with and sank the Nassau at the mouth of the Detroit River. The Nassau carried wheat to Buffalo, the Nassau crew were saved by the Saupatuk, no fatalities reported, damages near $50,000 with injuries to the Colby.

Colby John T. Nagle Toledo Ohio Nassau Detroit River Buffalo

English Syndicate Near Cincinnati Brewery Purchase

A proposed deal to buy controlling stakes in Cincinnati breweries by an English syndicate is expected to finalize this week. All preliminaries are done, with outstanding price differences between the syndicate and Lion and Verancourt breweries to be resolved soon.

Cincinnati Lion Verancourt Breweries

General Lee’s Wife Gravely Ill Forces Military Talks

Gen Fitzhugh Lee telegraphed Gen Greene in Washington that Mrs Lee’s condition was so critical he could not discuss business. Greene was ordered to take command of the First Division, Seventh Corps, and left Washington Sunday for duty.

Py MINERS KILLED In Gas Explosion At Colliery

Five miners die and several injured in a gas explosion at a colliery near Tamaqua Pennsylvania. An underground fire started months ago as workmen drilled draining holes. A dam was built to back water when the gangway ignited and 500000 gallons burst, causing a massive blast that blew workers along the tunnel. Rescue crews searched for survivors about an hour after the blast.

Vammadqia Collery Coal Dale Tamaqua Dla Asplestom Saul Furea

Uncle Sam's New Navy Brings U S To Third Sea Power

The United States is expanding its navy rapidly with fifty five war vessels under contract. The massive shipbuilding program, authorized by Congress, will elevate the U S to third among world sea powers as vessels near completion.

United States

United States to Take Possession of Porto Rico on October 18

Gen Brooke reports from San Juan that the evacuation commission has notified the Spanish commander of U S readiness to take formal possession of Porto Rico on October 18. Spain agrees to withdraw all troops by then, or concede possession earlier if necessary. Joint evacuation commission has completed its work and adjourned. U S troops will enter San Juan and raise the American flag on the date.

United States Porto Rico Brooke War Department San Juan Ihaq Joint

Court martial charges loom over Lt Col Withrow

Court martial proceedings loom as Lt Col C. I. Withrow of the Tenth Immunes at Lexington faces charges of conduct unbecoming an officer, drunkenness, and alleged negro cohabitation. Reports say he fired a pistol in drunken bursts at night, disturbing camp, and his trial is anticipated. Recent items mention a Brooklyn society bride and bank news.

Lient Col. Withrow Luient C. I. Withrow Immunes Lexington Brooklyn Society

Use the Volunteers Adjutant General Corbin says

The Fifth Illinois regiment would be ordered to assemble for the governor's use if necessary. Men are on furlough. Death of a venerable minister in Kilbourne Wisconsin Rev Elmer Yorum died at his home aged 82. Abolitionist Calvin Fairbanks dies at Angelica New York aged 82. Frauds in Chili arsenal amount to millions. Chief accountant Navarre commits suicide. San Francisco Episcopal Corner chosen for the next price time plage.

Corbin Tanner Illinois Elmer Yorum Kilbourne Wis Wisconsin Abolitionist Fairbanks Calvin Fairbanks Angelica N.Y Kentucky Senor Navarre Les

Omaha Exposition Live Stock Show Sets New US Record

The Omaha exposition hosts the Trans Mississippi livestock show attracting about 2,690 animads, with 2,000 head of stock including 600 cattle, 90 swine, 800 sheep and 200 horses. Herefords lead the display aided by premiums from the American Hereford Cattle Breeders Association. Canada contributes sheep and swine, while saddle horses from Kentucky Tennessee and Missouri highlight the event closing October 20. Cardinal Gibbons to Cuba appointment noted. Morocco disturbances report captures tiuters and sultan’s treasure theft attempt in Taffit.

Omaha United States Yorkshire West Iereford Cattle Breeders’ Association Poland China Chester Kentucky Tennessee Missouri Dinsmore

Market quotations across U S cities and commodities

The report lists livestock and grain prices by city centers including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee and New York. Cattle hogs sheep and various grain prices are shown with ranges for No 2 red No 2 white No 2 mixed and other grades, along with butter eggs and hay values.

Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee New York Okey Dutter

Wrecks, court ruling and notable public notices across Iowa

A derailment on the Chicago Express west of Iowa City killed fireman Cirec Starkey and injured others after wreckers damaged the track. The Supreme Court issued a ruling affecting attorney abstracts and a Clinton case awarded $10,000 to a widow. Bedford celebrated a railroad tax victory and Keokuk explored stave works funding. Numerous local incidents included accidents, a Berlin-like fire, vandalism, a missing person report, and a flood of small-town happenings across Iowa communities.

Chicago, Rock Island Pagitte Iowa City Cirec Rink Starkey Maginver Alibbard Drakeman Woo Wooley BR. J Chicago Express Clinton Dtubemineler Ware Jiry Wodast Wi. A. Wire Channery Ban Aichey Charles Radamitecher Radamuecher

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