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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
7
A sudden spike of about 8 1 4 points in a railroad stock in five minutes followed by a rapid relapse unsettled traders in New York. Explanations ranged from clerical error to faulty resource outlay amid festive confusion, with investigators noting a blunder by a junior clerk as a contributing factor.
New York reports eighteen deaths from the December storm and related accidents in and around the city. Six succumbed to exposure in snowdrifts, others drowned, and several were killed by trains as the region struggles with blocked railways and food shortages. By noon, 10,000 city and traction workers cleared routes and traffic neared normal levels. Shipping suffered losses though no major wrecks were reported. Thurman and Mary Ann Kirby wrecks were noted with no fatalities.
Chicago December wheat jumped 2 1 2 cents on news of a stampede of short sellers. Prices closed higher with December at 1 18 4 and May around 4 14. Corn and oats held steady as provisions fluctuated. Livestock markets in Omaha saw mixed gains with cattle and hogs uneven but higher on the day.
New York report says Alair Brokaw’s counsel pressed W Gould Brokaw to testify he would take his wife back. Brokaw initially noncommittal but later indicated he would not have her back. Attorney questions suggest income around $100,000 with potential loss of $60,000.
A Pullman Car company sues Sheriff Linke of Hicking county and others in U S court for 20000 damages. Alleged Nov 20 incident left a Baltimore and Ohio car chained to a side track in Newark to recover cloth alleged stolen or lost from a Pullman car. Case seeks compensation for great inconvenience and property loss.
St Paul dispatch reports Governor Wuerhart unable to end the strike as railroad executives refuse to reinstate workers immediately. Sheston and J Cruzier, representing Northern Pacific and Great Northern, share a written note that reinstatement will occur only as vacancies arise. Hawley maintains immediate recall is required. A later conference reiterates union and federation stance within the broader railway labor context.
San Francisco attorney Henry J Heney files libel suit against millionaire William H Crocker seeking 250000 in damages. The complaint centers on Crockers New York newspaper publication December 3 that allegedly bore false statements about Heney tied to his anti corruption prosecutions. The case aims to expose alleged defaming remarks and seeks relief in civil court.
A distorted article discusses the word whisky and its use in a President driven debate over a Purefood Law. It links branding, labelling, and the Wiley committee to a supposed fundamental error in defining whisky and references Roosevelt era policy and political figures.
The art world mourns as renowned artist Frederick Ramington dies at forty eight after a long illness. Funeral services are planned for Tuesday at Craiten Marmurroy. the late artist, known for portraits and sculptures, trained under Beecher and BeCAM.
Fragmentary notes describe a wireless telegraph pickup at a base station. The message references names and places, mentions central America, and notes messages being severed or altered. Reading is challenging, with several garbled terms and uncertain details throughout the text.
A garbled Mississippian page shows ten candidates entering the Lake in Mississiggi for state offices and a revolutionary organization. Names such as A. J. H. Lawsin Z. S. Leon and Gadheniae Brest Kovskaya appear amid jumbled notes and dates.
A long and garbled report outlines Frank Gould facing a breach of promise suit in Pennsylvania. It references a sworn statement by the plaintiff and mentions local figures, roads, and a public scene with medical and civic commentary, detailing social and legal tensions of the case.
A garbled string of personal names and scattered phrases appears to be from a legal or record page. The readable sections offer no coherent claim, event, or outcome to summarize with certainty.
Testimony centers on Ginetonett Laety Caneel and others tied to a bid dispute. The defendant faces charges linked to alleged theft and profiteering during a high profile case at a regional penitentiary, with outcomes influenced by prior pleadings and witness credibility.
The chaotic report outlines a new MevRANH president amid fragmented text. It mentions Zelaya, a church figure, and a government reshuffle with Radhte elevation and Krancises Heed replacing the prior official. Obscure names and locations hint at political turmoil and regional instability.
The readable content mentions health themes and public behavior, including references to remedies and personal routines. Names, dates, places, and coherent events are largely obscured by garbled OCR, yielding a fragmented snapshot rather than a clear news item.
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