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Newspaper
Ireton Weekly Ledger
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1905
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment describes a late hour incident with deaths and injuries. It references a store setting and chaotic aftermath, noting casualties and confusion about the responsible party and sequence of events. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
The report outlines chaotic conditions as doctors led by Dr. White coordinate hospital cases and death tallies. It cites official statements about fatalities and totals, the spread of illness claims, and dramatic structural damage from a blast that trapped people under debris.
A blaze damaged the St Thomas Episcopal Church at Fifth Avenue and West 40th Street, breaking out on Tuesday and confined to the church interior. The fire reportedly started by an electric fault damaged priceless artworks, the altar, chancel, and a 3200 organ, with the surrounding homes and store frontages unaffected.
A switch engine collided with a stock car train near Exxa porta Kansas on a Tuesday morning. Ten workers were injured as a stock train was being lightened by removing six cars. The engine crashed into a waycar, trapping asleep stockmen and causing extensive wreckage.
A tragedy at a grandfather's house in Rising Suny leaves Tyler family members distressed. Tyler child Tyler, son of James Tyles, was killed by two revolver shots fired by his brother Willard. Neighbors describe a dazed scene as adults attempted to intervene.
Cleveland arrests yield Ivo Johanson and Hank men linked to a Detroit murder of a pawnbroker Moyers. Detectives Baker Park Downey question an unnamed woman as police chief Captain McDonnell reports Johanson admitted possessing stolen jewelry but withheld details on the burglary and murder.
Fragmentary report notes Japan's forces in Manchuria facing Russian troops with about 330,000 infantry. Mentions Gen Haszawa's detachment and an unknown destination. Also mentions a Chinese boycott affecting Americans and business leaders, with actions postponed.
Paul Morton president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society had a narrow escape when their automobile collided with a car on Eighth Avenue Sunday night. No injuries were reported and the incident is under investigation by local authorities.
A chaotic scene on the east side of New York describes mass clashes and injuries among spectators and participants. Reports mention a group called the Nishes and a police response, with widespread damage and confusion noted amid a tense street disturbance involving several nationalities and bystanders.
The article describes outdoor exhibitions including horses and dairy items, with new novelty acts and a notable display by Patenan & rai. It mentions a three day open event in January with guests London and Burdette, plus a special air transport service and a one fare Houimit trip secured.
A damaged dispatch describes a daytime assault where a man struck the victim, sending him to the floor and leaving witnesses unsure of the exact duration before he regained consciousness. It notes a struggle, a savage blow, and a suspect named Roberts in a local setting.
At Middletown near Twinware and Chessapease railroad camp meeting grounds a dispute sparked gunfire. A man shot, another wounded, and two alleged participants, Adams and Enapper, were detained on charges as revolvers were drawn.
A Sunday electrical storm near Crenshaw, ten miles north of Pribois, Pa., struck the freight station of the Pittsburgh Shawmut and Northern Railway. Joseph Eire, 20, died instantly. Revdus, 18, died from injuries. Gilbert Short and Frank Misoner suffered serious injuries. Eckard, 21, remained unnamed in the report.
Bishop Potter issues a prayer form for use in Episcopal churches of the New York diocese ahead of peace commission sessions at Portsmouth New Hampshire. The notice requests divine aid for the successful conduct of the peace efforts and calls for spiritual reflection among congregations.
A garbled dispatch notes convicts are transferred to Sakhalin under wartime regulations. The text hints at a Soviet or Russian context with mentions of Sakhalin and possible involvement of past or present authorities.
A local court case records Mest Pay the Penalty related to a wine dispute and a separate epilepsy defense. The document notes an offense and a 4 ab sentence or outcome connected to Situnh Fienyardereres, with references to a person facing legal consequences.
A late night disturbance in Dover Street involved members of a large urban society clashing with a Chinese trUSTER group. Police investigated the scene and cleared the area as officers reported several injuries and arrests.
Fragmented OCR text shows a murder investigation with a body found and subsequent disappearance. Authorities reference a suspect and unclear details about violence, motive, and timeline as they search for answers and pursue leads.
Announcement reports the elopement of Clyde Way, son of Thomas A. Way, and Mary Funk, daughter of A B Fenk of Spirit Lake, using a fuse in Minneapolis. The couple are 18 and a year apart in age, having met at Farball College in Grinnell during student days.
Ledtars market veteran Pat Hopkins shipped 2 500 hogs from his warning yards at 10 Chienco marking the biggest individual shipment ever sent out from Plymouth County. Hopkins has shipped grain and hogs to Chicago for over forty years. In a separate accident, Welter Albright was struck in the right eye by a stick while playing, leading to hospitalization for operation.
A Dubuque company has won the government contract to supply brick for paving streets in Panama and nearby token improvements are planned. The government advances modernization in Panama and surrounding areas.
In Stews City officials report inmates escaped Woodbury County Jail using a taser knife fashioned tool. No further details on suspects or capture provided.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Kanmel Porcell an observer at Woodbine, years active, Pie born September in Pronam county. Mentions serving the Mexican wir in the Pest Iminaca infanter.
The Holstein Fair directors met Saturday afternoon and decided to bolt the fair to September 14 due to unfavorable weather. The rotation plan and adjustments were discussed amid concerns about turnout and conditions.
Readable segments show a woman with a knife and a man slashing his throat amid a chaotic hotel scene. Residents and staff intervene to overpower the assailant as tensions and fear ripple through the facility.
The article riffes on government red tape and frustrations with regulations. It notes a Gloucester mackerel complaint to the President, Postal Service revenue from postal cards, and a Fort Mellentymes post command seeking the position of a flag pole tied to an old hymn. It mentions Treasury surplus and costs in War and Navy.
A county road commission advances a drainage ditch project with four bridges but several large landowner claims are dismissed as excessive, citing future impacts from the ditch system. Thomas Bell of Corning is cited in Carthage home. Senator Bell of Jefferson County is noted for long service since 1860s.
The Antis Saloon League conducts a vigorous push with noon hour speeches and clergy and business leaders speaking in Des Moines. Brewers’ promoters express confidence, claiming to gather enough signatures to petition the city.
Henry Mazanti a Cedar Falls realty merchant married Mary Hansen a servant in the home of FH H Seerley president of the Town State College. Mazanti reportedly belonged to Cedar Falls social circles and was tied to a banker family through marriage, signaling a notable social union.
A large mad dog owned by H. K. Scott sparked an excited chase in Van Sten. An armed posse pursued the animal for hours as it evaded capture, while nine loads of shot dis pricked the brute.
The annual Ladin shouts shoot in Spirit Ty ance Avast Zo to 25 includes professional shooters from nearly every state. Competitors gather for a regional water tournament with wide participation.
Census data released Saturday indicates Council Bluffs has a smaller population while Pottawattamie County gains. Des Moines area growth surpasses expectations as Des Moines records a population of 1 429 and plans for new brewery developments appear in the region.
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