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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1905
Page
2
A major fire in Charleston destroyed a building housing the Natural Gar Supply and caused significant losses estimated near two hundred thousand dollars. The blaze, reported Friday morning, damaged adjacent properties as crews battled the flames and assisted in evacuations.
Reports from Havana say six people were killed and twenty five wounded as police clashed with Liberals in Cienfuegos on Friday. Armored troops moved to the scene after gunfire erupted at a hotel where shells and explosives were found. Villuendas police chief was killed. several officers injured while Liberals fired on police and authorities sought to control the disturbance.
A dismembered body in a dress suit was found in the water near the Winthrop Yacht Club pier. Detectives and observers note the scene resembles a homicide, with speculation that the victim may have been killed elsewhere and disposed of in the harbor.
EO detectives raided the Gee offices of Thomas Daties and associates, charging the operation with bucketshop activities. Two women were present as authorities pursued witnesses claiming over $200,000 connected to the firm. A reported arrest list included W. 8, Dewey, a Galesburg resident, amid unclear securities ownership.
Five men were killed and eight injured in a collision between a passenger train and a milk train on the Philadelphia and Reading branch near Holly Spring, Pa. The dead include Ephraim McClary of Harrisburg and others from Reading and Lebanon. The crew and passengers escaped, but the pay car carried about 860,000 in checks, which were scattered. Officials in Harrisburg said the crash likely resulted from a misinterpretation of orders.
Canadian authorities arrested Captain Alexander McLean at Victoria British Columbia under an indictment from San Francisco over a year old for conspiring to outfit the schooner Carmenetea under the name Acapulco with a crew described as calibers and cutthroats. The arrest was made at the American consul’s hall by justice department officials.
FederalJudge in Chicago fines Samuel Weil vice president of the Saltwardship & Sulzberger Packing Company ten thousand dollars. Trainee manager B. S. Casey and assistants V. D. Skipworth QG E. Todd each fined five thousand dollars after pleas of guilty to conspiracy to accept bribes. Indictment details indicate plan exposed and possible jeopardy to Weil. Proceedings mark a tense week ahead with details unsettled.
A California eastbound Santa Fe Flyer derailed near Walton Kut, injuring several aboard. A dining car cook, Fred Kempnick of Chivaso, suffered severe scalds while most passengers escaped as the baggage and sleeping cars fell. a muddy bank saved Dunarsville from fire after a magnaline stove exploded and a bucket brigade saved the town.
A large band performance in Bellaville ended in chaos when a collapse sent many spectators and players to the ground. Witnesses describe a loud crack as the structure failed and emergency services rushed attendees to hospitals.
Joe A. Sanderson, longtime Sioux City Journal man, leaves the paper after six years to become business singer for Bert Morphy. He will direct a tour with Morphy and his band and perform with the orchestra at the New Grand Theatre. Sanderson is known for a distinct voice and will headline the Morphy show across county theaters.
Two passengers were killed and several injured in a Southern Pacific wreck near Tuesday night. A head-on collision between freight trains caused a section derailment, with victims including Mrs. Weeny Drogiesy of Manley and G. M. Wekels of Tudinnoin. The injured were taken to a San Francisco hospital for treatment.
A damaged OCR mass reports trains in danger inside a tunnel on a Michigan route near Lehigh River and Port Miron, with emergency brakes engaged and passengers fearing injury. A court injunction delayed a strike affecting campus activities while a separate rail incident caused extensive damage and insurance claims. North Dakota politics note John Be Baggart dies after heart failure, a prominent figure in state affairs.
The body of Gov. A Grinwold and an insured lieutenant is found in the Des Moines River. Investigators weigh murder by robbers or suicide. clues include a cord fragment and a leather grip. Griswold’s desk contents spark family and Massachusetts Life Insurance Company disputes as Chicago detective George Cramer travels to assist.
A jumbled report lists deaths, trials, church events, and local incidents. It mentions Mes Mary Bartow, Mary Baelow, and Davenport related accidents, a St. Boniface gathering, Epworth League activity, and a fall of a child. Also notes police action, a Mouse incident, a landle kerred body, and a fire at Great Western Cereal Co.
A young man faces charges after a deadly shooting incident at a public event in Crawford County. Eyewitnesses describe a chaotic scene as authorities work to verify details and determine responsibility.
A fragmented survey lists professors and leaders: Herbert Williett of Oblengo University denounces the Bible as fragmentary while teaching Semitic languages. Notre Dame’s Father Cavanaugh leads Crown Setlwary. ROUTER Nordau and McPherson appear among editors and organizers with notes of honors. Swedish premier Lundberg noted for cautious reform and energy. other figures include Patrick Henry’s echo in a Virginia setting and a Ninety Euros Club invitation in Scotland.
A fragmented report describes a county court ruling involving tax matters and an official caretaker, with details about certified mail and the presiding judge. The text notes the treasurer’s position and the court’s decision on a demand, preserving named offices and procedural notes.
A factory foreseen accident left a worker severely burned by hot metal and timber fragments. The blaze caused leg injuries and shock, with other injuries noted as possible. The incident prompted medical treatment and a preliminary assessment of safety procedures.
A man named Johnson, age about 26, was sentenced by Judge Oliver in Cherokee County for breaking into a hardware store in Merison and stealing goods. He received a six year term in the Avune penitentiary.
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