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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1909

Page

2

Viviano Children Found After Chicago Police Stage

Italian children identified from photographs were found in Chicago on Friday night. Grace Viglano, kidnapped near St Louis in August, was also traced by police. Detectives contacted St Louis officers to confirm identities and location.

Chicago Grace Viglano St. Louia Rea Acris Viviano M. Shéoppu Sergeant AG St Louis Chicas Alr

Arrile A Perjuret in Public Statement Debated

碎 From a rough public statement in New York Friday night a conference is reported where Frederick A Cobb refutes changes to the Mount Iliad ascent in Alaska. He hints Edward Barril the guide who accompanied the party perjured himself in an affidavit sought by Cook's detractors.

Cook Frederick ‘A. Cobb Mt. Inley Alaska New York Torney Edward Barril Barrill Jah Anthony H. C Colombia University Force

Hughitt Named Director of Major Railroads

Marvin Hughitt the president of the Chicago and Northwestern railway was Wednesday elected a director of the New York Central Lake Shore and Michigan Southern and Michigan Central railroads to succeed the late Harriman. The vote followed a court proceeding and cites identity concerns and the bank relations in a dated, uncertain report.

A Hughitt Farriman Marvin Hughitt Chicago and Northwestern Railway New York Central Lake Shore Michigan’ Southern Mié Lean Central Thétate Vd Harriman

Cyclonelike Storm Ravages Western Tennessee and Atlanta

A cyclone like wind and hail storm struck western Tennessee reaching towns with downed wires, derailed traffic, and unroofed homes. In Denmark, Tom Mulberry area, and Wartrace several were killed or injured, with Carter-Arnold missing. Chattanooga also faced an electrical storm disrupting lines and streetcar service for hours.

Wrobkaze de- Trolshad Tennessee Atlanta al Barnes Denmark Tenn Barnes Tom Holm Lincoln County Mulberry Homer Ashby Carter - Arnold Wartrace Chattanooga

Triple Cleveland Crime Ends In Murder Suicide

Painter John Cherry killed his wife after a quarrel accusing infidelity and fatally wounded her sister Minnie Grube before turning the revolver on himself. Police say Cherry shot his wife early Thursday, sent the couple’s children to school, then killed the sister-in-law at the doorway and died by suicide.

John Cherry Cleveland Minnie Grube Cherry

Chauffeur Loses Control In St Louis Race Fatality

A racing car at St Louis Missouri during the centennial celebration crashed through a fence at 60 mph. Ralph Ireland driver escaped serious injury while Mrs Charles A Swade of St Louis was killed. The car tore 40 feet of the fence and several spectators were hurt. Swade’s skull was crushed in the accident.

St. Louis Charles A. Swade Ralph Ireland Ireland

Highland Park Bank Robbery Ends in Shootout Death

A stylish bandit robbed the savings bank of D. M. Hirakine in Highland Park, north of Chicago, taking about $600. He fled on foot after a running duel with Town Marshal John Sheehan, then killed himself in a shed when cornered. A companion, posing as a chauffeur, was arrested and refused to discuss details.

Chicago Savings D. M. Hirakine Highland Park Lake Shore Shootlig John Sheehan Sheehan Vatter John ©. Duffs Nellie Witzgerald Joseph I. Richards

Execution of Ferrer At Montjuich Fortress Ends in First Volley

Prof Francisco Ferrer, Spanish educator and convicted revolutionary, was shot at Barcelona Wednesday. The execution occurred at Montjuich fortress after a court martial condemnation. He fell dead at the first volley. In Paris, ten thousand protesters led by M Juarez and M Vallaint marched to the Spanish Embassy but were repulsed by police. The crowd then moved through main boulevards shouting Down with Alfonso and Down with Maura.

Prof Ferrer Francisco Ferrer Barcelona Spain Montjuich Paris M. Juarez Chamber of Deputies M. Valliant Ferrer Alfonso Maura

Omatia murder and related crimes shock Cedar Rapids scene

A Cedar Rapids detective recovering after being wounded is linked to a confession by Lawrence Vinley who says revenge for his brother’s death at Vinton drove the shooting. Police suspect Finley’s father as an accomplice. Separate verdicts include James Watkins found guilty of first degree murder for killing John Weaver on his marriage night.

Cedar Rapids Lawrence Vinley Bumgardner Vinton Finley Watkins James Watkins Fort Madison Des Moines Watking John Weaver Weaver Mary Saunders Henry R. Frankland Chicago Tenth Street Omaha Neb Frankland of the Odd Fellows Riggs State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dubuque Watertsathia

Sunday School Lesson on Paul Before Festus and Agrippa

A read contains notes on Paul's defense before Festus and Agrippa, his Roman citizen rights, and the themes of resurrection and gospel spread. It references Acts 25 and 2 Timothy 1 2, with commentary on Pilate, Herod Agrippa and the vigor of Pauls testimony, plus local notices about officials and incidents.

Oskaloosa Mayor Refuses Commission Plan Election

Mayor L. M. Bacon of Oskaloosa refuses to call a special election on adopting the commission form of government. A petition with a majority of voters was filed, about six weeks ago, but about 150 signers now seek to withdraw. The mayor argues the petition does not meet legal requirements and the matter will go to district court.

Oskaloosa L. M. Bacon Bacon

Editor Sherman Guilty in Assault Trial at Thornton

The Thornton Enterprise editor Sherman was found guilty of assault and battery against 16 year old Anna Parish after a second trial. The jury, out thirty hours, added they regret they could not return a verdict on a more serious charge due to the evidence and court instructions.

Sherman Thornton Enterprise Anna Parish

W C T U Convention Delegates Adopt Dry Town Motto

Davenport hosted the state W C T U convention with motto town is going dry. Officers elected include President Mrs E B Harford Indianola and Vice President Mrs Hattie Haine Stuart. Arson case: J N Miller Gruver proprietor bound over to grand jury on $2000 bond after waiving examination. Arsenic poisoning death of 2 year old Mason City child linked to tablets from physician office.

Davenport Mra E. B. Harford Indianola Hattie Haine Stuart Ida B. Wise Des Moines Mid L. D. Carhart Des Molines Nannie B. Howe J. N. Miller Gruver Miller Mercantile Company Miller Kim Child Ef. L. Green Mason City Brent

Rock Valley Man Robbed and Thrown From Train

Percy Mingus of Rock Valley was held up and thrown from a moving Rock Island train between Rock Valley and Willaworth Monday night. Found nearly frozen and unconscious near Midland, his watch and money were taken. His condition is serious. no trace of the assailants has been found.

Percy Mingus Rock Valley Rock Island

Knoxville harnessmaker ends life in Oskaloosa

Roy Blair, 30, of Knoxville and a harnessmaker, drank heavily and killed himself by cutting his throat with a razor in a room rented from William Nicola in Oskaloosa. He believed a mob pursued him for a crime. Found dead an hour after retiring to the room, Blair had come to work in a harness factory and had sent transportation for his family to join him.

Knoxville Roy Blair Oskaloosti William Nicola Oskaloosa

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