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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1904
Page
6
The text presents a jumbled, OCR created panorama of 19th century governance and crime data. It references a global reach including the southern coast, Cape Cod, and Oregon, with notes on taxation, public crime rates, and federal offices. It mentions hearings, budget figures, immigration, and museum guides, plus a baffling aside about Navy Department appointments and an Admiral.
A garbled report recounts wind driven upheavals with pillars, a leita, and broken structures. It mentions a high wave and fallen church spirit, followed by scattered debris, light strings through heavy items, and a scene of people and buildings affected.
Weather and crop reports indicate improving corn conditions across the Midwest and Plains as spring work advances. Weather in Missouri, Minnesota, and the Dakotas shows favorable planting conditions with rain aiding soil moisture while drought areas in Pennsylvania and New England hinder potato prospects in places.
Amid heavy fighting near Artin Praewinl defenders repel assaults as Japanese push through hill positions. Chinese forces counter with artillery and land moves, while refugees flee and Japanese demand surrender from Pere Arthur. Thousands of defenders reportedly regroup as the siege continues with unclear prospects for relief.
A string of ships including a battleship and several cruisers are reported sunk or damaged in Pacific clashes. Admiral Watchett and around 20 crew perish aboard a vessel near Aug. 10, with others scuttled or captured to prevent enemy seizure. Additional ships are listed as sunk, damaged, or abandoned at various locations, including Shanghai, Vladivostok, and around Balaton area.
Fragmented dispatch recounts actions in the Russo Japanese War era with casualties and ship losses. Mentions Vice Admiral Konimura, the Vladivostok squadron, and mines near Port Arthur. Notes deterred Japanese proposals, heavy fighting, and searches for strategic outcomes amid shifting naval engagements.
The strike damages workers and packers, with wages losses totaling about 315,000 per striker and an overall 1,300,000. Packers gain back some footing in August, increasing slaughter and shipments as western plants and Fort Worth facilities pick up slack. Consumers face higher prices, while stock producers suffer losses in the stockyards amid uneven receipts and market slumps.
The piece notes 1902 US corn yield at about 2.204 billion bushels and highlights vast plantations in Missouri and India. It credits Kansas City's rise to corn growing, and describes shifts in hog and packing centers from Cincinnati to Chicago, with Kansas City now near the top.
Producers warn prune markets will stay weak due to heavy oversupply. California and Oregon tally about 150 million pounds with a carryover of 60 million pounds. Boanla Segvia and Brances report 400 million pounds. American export demand largely absent. 100,000 gallles in Japan and Tokyo markets show little relief.
A dispatch from Guadaloupe to the American government asks if American citizens can trade with brigants of Hispaniola and if they may arm vessels. James Monroe, then minister to England, discussed with the British foreign secretary the capture of American vessels and was assured no unfriendly measures would be taken by Britain.
Seventy five years ago copper was discovered at Galena I and Wall Street reacted to the loading of eleven drays of specie at banks totaling 300000. President Jackson left Washington for Old Point Comfort on tour. Delaware abolished its militia. The first temperance society in Ireland was founded. Furkish loan of five million pounds opened to London and Paris at six percent. The Luxemberg railroad began service and the Austrian army began marching toward Turkey to occupy principalities. The Royal Danish railroad linked the Black Sea to the Baltic.
A sweep of Civil War era notes reports Ohio’s draft resistance edict by Gov. Brough and crowds at Sherman House Chicago planning to dodge quotas. Confederate Captain Livingston hanged as a spy in St Louis. Springfield Peace Convention and Syracuse demonstration noted. Millard Fillmore declines presidential bid in favor of McClellan. Ohio voters reject a new constitution by 50,000. Racial tensions rise in Arkansas and South Carolina. Beecher-Tilden hearing comments linked to Plymouth Church. Cartists extinguish lights on Spain’s coast from San Sebastian to Bilbao.
A timeline recap shows Prance demanding China pay 10 million in indemnity with two days to answer. Liszt denied blindness in a public letter from Byreuth. Gen John A Logan received a large Republican reception in Chicago with over 60,000 marching. Upper authorities crucified 30 of 285 robbers captured on Mandalay road. Vanderbilt sold a Mand 8 to Robert Bonne 000. Ten Years Ago notes a Chinese battle with the Tapwan. Japanese casualties reported.
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