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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1903

Page

2

Ambassadors and officials press at joint Anglophone gathering

An international gathering chaired by a lord host included prominent figures such as the American ambassador and Secretary Root. Present were English and Canadian representatives and a former U.S. senator who addressed differences and relations, outlining statements on joint issues.

Ives Arshal Lord Toburts Lord Lanadowne Bie Clarke Aviles Isposat Guying United States Clifford Sifton Canaingtér

Robbed the Mails and Arrests Reported in Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text mentions robbery of mails at Lincoln Post Office, an arrest, and references to a city property sale, a marriage notice for Senator Platt and Mrs Hal, plus mentions of a grand jury and petitions with over 100 signatures. Names and places are scattered and unclear due to damaged source text.

Fire at Pythian hall kills Mrs Van Meter in blaze

A chandelier bolt caused a gasoline ignition at a Pythian Sisters gathering near center of the hall. Mrs James Van Meter, 45, wife of a nearby farmer, died. another woman burned as flames spread across clothing. Men battled the fire. building sustained minor damage and the blaze was extinguished.

Jidyt Mas Daniel van Me Mititty James van Meter van Meter Aames

Russia and Japan near peace as troops rush east

The Times reports Russo Japanese talks proceed with no expected peace delay. A Yongampho fort is claimed to be a signaling station for Antung on the Yalu River to open to foreign trade under the American China treaty. London dispatches detail Russia mobilizing two corps totaling about 100,000 troops through Siberia from Moscow Tamboft and Penza districts. The war ministry reportedly seeks an extra 25 million roubles for these preparations.

Russia Funda Id Tokio London ‘Times Yongampho Antung Yalu China Times Far-East Siberia Moscow Tamboft Penza

Mob Hangs Convicted Killer From Street Pole

In Hamilton Montana a mob of about seventy five armed men seized the jail at night and lynched Walter Jackson a convicted murderer of six year old Tronie Buck. He was found in his cell and hanged from an electric light pole after the mob overpowered the jailer and dispersed. Unknown who led the crowd.

Montana Walter Jackson Trornie Buck Hamilton Mont Jackson

Pirates Fight After Fugitive Officials Escape

Manila advices report a boat crew attacked Johson and Herman as they fled toward Cagayana Island. Johnson died, Herman wounded, four crewmen killed, others jumped overboard. Police later captured the boat near Yabalya Bayuan, recovering guns and money. Johnson's body was found aboard.

Manila Johson Lerman Constabulary Guibal Cagayana Island Johnson Herman Negros Yabalya Bayuuan T Johnson

Indian Maiden Denies Mars dat Tol Scopo Murder

Indian witnesses contest charges in a Tama Oklahoma murder case. The key witness Pen-Mo-Snah-Ah-Ah testified the murderer was Burl, while declaring she could not identify the killer in darkness. Hart and associates allegedly threatened the witness to deter testimony, drawing sensational courtroom scenes.

Harl Withers Wrout Earl John Scopo Cudny Rapids Burl Jim Peters Ludian Belmy J. W. Limb Toledo Courtty Hart Mitter Federe Court Cedar Uepils Frank Earl John Seepo Tama Pen-Mo-Snah-Ah-Ah Carl Seepo Bil

East Fort Dodge man spanks runaway son at fair

At Webster County fair crowds watched Ed Stolp of East Fort Dodge punish his 14 year old runaway son by spanking the boy over his knee after a dramatic scene with a wild girl biting rattlesnakes. The event startled onlookers and drew a fearful yell as the punishment occurred.

East Fort Dodge Bong Bong Webster Quity Ed Stolp Graw Temumster Ife Runuway

Cedar Hall boy swallows nail case puzzles doctors

Donmild Water of Cedar Hall, six years old, swallowed a 10 penny nail after laughing while holding it in his mouth. Doctors report no damage yet as the nail travels through the digestive tract. The nail entered point first, and X rays failed to reveal its position.

Cedar Halls

Little Child Scalded In Orient Accident

Walter, two year old son of Mrs Clo gui, Orient north of Creston, was badly scalded when boiling clothes toppled from a boiler box and drenched his clothes. He suffered serious burns but is believed to be recovering.

Uchin Walter Clogui Orient Creston Waverly Mra Mora M. Davis Mya Davie S. I. Palmer Dayla Ia

Tragic Death of Sioux City Engine Worker in Track Accident

Ridney Armstrong aged 18 and a Sioux City engine wiper died after attempting to crawl beneath a switching freight car. He was run down and never regained consciousness. In another suit, Agnes C. Simpson of Nevada seeks $1,099.09 damages from Town Central Railway for her husband John M. Simpson's death, alleging negligence. Boone man Robbed, County Recorder O C Olson assaulted from behind. robbers left him in a cellar but he will recover. Supreme Court dismisses appeal in Shoul don Malt vs O Brien County Democrat case. Sioux City Stock Yards elects I L Watson president, succeeding J O Elston.

Cara Ridney Armstrong Sioux City Agnes C. Simpson Nevada District Court Story County Town Central Railway Company John M. Simpson Boone O. C. Olson Olson Inter Supreme Court Des Moines Shouldon O'Brien County

Priest Denies Prohibition Links Amid Saloon Controversy

In a noisy scene at a Catholic church the pastor declares he was not a prohibitionist and criticizes temptations around temperance warnings. He admits occasional wine with congregants but emphasizes personal responsibility while a broad abstinence mood spreads through the church.

Big Indian Trial to Begin in Cedar Rapids Federal Court

A highly anticipated federal trial opens in Cedar Rapids for Mant Wart, an Indian charged with the murder of John Seepo. Court proceedings will feature many witnesses, including around a dozen Indians requiring an interpreter, with roughly fifty to sixty witnesses summoned by both sides.

Frank Ear WI Cedar Rapids Cedar Stupids Tndian John Seepo Fudge “fePherson Federa Courts Lown Atibpaenidd Deena Jave Ual Mama Reservation

Cashier Soule Soule Held On Embezzlement Charge

Soule Soule, cashier at the Woman Sayings Bank of Luna Dudils, was arrested Saturday night on larceny by embezzlement. He appeared in justice court for arraignment and was remanded to county jail in a $15,000 bond for a preliminary hearing.

Berwick Knox County Farmers’ State Bank Soute W Murmiah Wdwin Sale Wome Bank of Luna Dudils Justive Court Soule Mwlora Suute Soule Aime Monmouth

Changes in Northwestern Methodist Conference Ministers

The Northwestern Methodist Conference at Sioux City closed after a week with the assignment of ministers to charges awaited by over 200 preachers. All presiding elders were returned, Sioux City pastors retained, and Bishop Mowler aimed to avoid unnecessary reshuffling.

Sioux City Ghiorges Bishop Mowler Miki

Banks Show Prosperous State Bank Report

A state auditor report highlights strong bank results for Towa Inacitationa with four months of twenty-one banks showing total capital stock rising to 100,000. Deposits grew by 445,371 and the surplus by 107,860 while cash on hand increased 258,708 and property owned rose 226,414. The overall showing is rated excellent for banks.

Towa Inacitationa State Auditor Tms Bern Toney

Postoffice Robbed and General Store Looted at Hicks

Burglars entered the Hicks postoffice for the second time in two weeks and ransacked the adjacent general store, taking about 200 in goods and cash. Sheriff Law and Deputy Yordy traced scents with bloodhounds toward Goetbeek but made no firm capture. Nearby reports include a fatality at Fort Madison, a twenty-eight year old Los Angeles man, and local notes on a 30th birthday celebration and a Sibley burglary worth about 150 in goods.

Hicks Law Yordy Wafeyloo Hedegs Goetbeek Jesse Komasx White Los Angeles Gul Fort Madison Blorance Sankt Ie Hye Park Mass Fort Madison Wis

New York Trade Report Notes Mixed Shipping and Labor Trends

A late period market summary reports uneven conditions across manufacturing and finance. Exports for the period declined year over year, while bank rates and dividends show reductions. Manufacturing remains favorable when raw materials and labor stabilize. grain and livestock movements rise, with corn and wheat up versus last year.

New York Tavis Minong United States Chicago Othengo Vermand

International Merchants Report Telegraphic Advices

International Mercantile Agency dispatches say merchants lack strictness due to harvests and industry slowdown. Financials in large centers show imports and bank loans steady, while indebtedness grows. Former Comptroller Kekels notes western banks see growth from non speculative farming expansion, not speculative accounts.

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Market Price Rundown for Livestock and Grains Across Cities

The report lists grain and livestock quotes by city including Indianapolis Cincinnati St Louis Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo Luray and New York. Price ranges cover cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats and butter with varied No 2 grades and regional spreads. Named items include No 2 red wheat No 2 white corn and creamery butter with daily shifts across markets.

Indianapolis St. Loua--Catite Cincinnati Westye Detroit Milwaukee Abe Cale New York

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