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Newspaper

Ireton Weekly Ledger

Location

Ireton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1904

Page

2

Bandits tied up near Jolley in bank robbery attempt

Six robbers blew a safe at the People's Bank in Jolley Iowa six miles southwest of Pouernr. Diners heard explosions and two residents fired from a hotel window. the robbers fled with a team but were later captured by a posse near Jolley. The event rattled the town as deputies recovered loot and a barn was broken into in the chase.

People’s Bank Jolley Pouernr Oelack Tuesdarmering Buser Hvers Uesters Small Dog Vetter Sormanded Sien

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Flead Message Fragment Sparks Wake of Remarks

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a discussion or address by a president or chairman. Names and specifics are unreadable, leaving core event unclear.

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The fragmentary text mentions a date today and a public notice tone. It reads like a garbled newspaper snippet with references to a place and possible events, but concrete details and clarity are missing.

Wreck Victim May Die as Missouri Pacific Crash Injuries Mount

News from Kansas City shows sixteen or more injured in the Missouri Pacific wreck on Saturday, with most discharged home. Mrs Mary Gillen of Canton, aged years, remains seriously ill though expected to recover, having been rescued from a rear Pullman that plunged into a creek two score feet below the bridge.

Missouri Pacific Kansas City Mary Gillen Canton

Warships funding highlighted in overseas dispatch

A garbled dispatch from Sc. Petersi outlines shipbuilding priorities and wartime spending. It mentions Charles B. ait and TPS Annetanzinoeple in connection with naval efforts at Constan erie. The note references substantial totals for battleship construction and coastal defense, underscoring government commitments to modern fleets.

Sc. Petersi Charles B. Ait Annetanzinoeple Tor

Untitled Note on Faded Archive Entry

A fragmented OCR line hints at several names and dates but readability is low. The text references people and places without clear actions or context, making a coherent summary difficult.

Robbery on Wells Fargo Express Ends in Fatal Wounding

An Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line Wells Fargo Express robbery occurred between Daggett and Needles California. Guard E Roberts of Los Angeles died after being shot while a bandit looted a safe containing checks and envelopes. Local officials had placed a substitute messenger on the car and the thief fled as the train sped on toward Barstow.

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Two Mrs Chadwick Notes Tied to Carnegie Endorsements

Reports claim two notes drawn on Citizens National Bank Oberlin endorse Andrew Carnegie but authorities hold them, while Andrew Carnegie’s secretary denies knowledge of Mrs Chadwick or any signing. The note authenticity and possession remain disputed.

Cleveland Chadwick Citizens” National Bank Oberlin Andrew Carnegie United States Althaneh Andrew Carnesie New York Mir Asrmegie Chadwick Maha Hia Tris Spd Mrs. Chadwick

Denver Officials Guilty of Violating Election Injunction

A court found Denver election officials Frank Brotke Joseph Tar Edward Ometla and Rodent Tace Cole guilty of violating an injunction during the recent election. Carl Wisen, an election clerk, was found not guilty of contempt. The judge denied bail pending appeal to the federal court.

Denver Frank J. Brotke City Hoese Joseph Tar Edward Ometla Rodent Tace Cole Mien Elect Dheourts Laréer Theo Reaz Carl Wisen Notrailty Tien

Man 25 Gets Life for Piracy on Western States Robbery

Joseph Wirwin of Detroit Michigan, aged 25, pleaded guilty to piracy on the high seas and robbery aboard the steamer Western States from Jackson Michigan. He received a life sentence in the Detroit House of Corrections.

Joseph Wirwin Detroit Mich M. G. Sweeting Jackson Ti Siurdar

Fragmentary report of an early Monday shooting scene

A damaged text fragment describes a sensa mehery at an early Monday fight with three poker players shot. One person is dead and another is injured. The readable items mention Kuna Tracer as a possible person involved.

Wapello Bank Cashier Confesses Shortage and Sentenced

Wapello State Savings Bank cashier W. B. Colton admitted a shortage of about $23,000 to $25,300. Directors covered part of the loss. Colton, treasurer of the local church, received a two and a half year sentence at Port Madison. The auditor and bank officials traced the misappropriation to Colton’s reports and to a Chicago deposit discrepancy.

Carrol W. B. Calton Wapello State Savings Bank Wapello Louisa County McKee Otto Colton Wanello Bank Millard Cox Bankigg Ofice Bert P Rosser Cox First National Bank of Chicago Wuapello Bank W. A. Colton Wapeto State Savings Bank Sunty Stud Port Madison Erning

Death by Own Action Shocks Russell Village

Rosa Dizon 18, known as the belle of Russell, was found dead with a pistol shot in the Dixon home parlor. Charles Atha, her alleged lover from Chariton, claimed he dozed with head in her lap. coroner’s inquest returned death by own action with no evident motive.

Rosa Dizon Russell Zwelock Dixon Charles Atha Chariton Atha Miss Dixon Stanton

Man Fatally Hurt in A Train Collision Near Cherokee

A southbound Illinois Central train struck Claude Hoscisnd and Miss Minnie Buddenhagen at Vandercock crossing near Cherokee Sunday night. Hoscisnd suffered severe injuries and was declared critical. Buddenhagen sustained bruises with non serious injuries.

Cherokee Claude Hoscisnd Minnie Buddenhagen Sioux Falls Illinois Central Chero Vandercock Crossing Hoagland

County Superintendent Plans Large Educational Meeting

County Superintendent P. McRhinder schedules a major educational meeting at Sibler Dev High School with top county teachers expected to attend. Michael Hedds, a prominent farmer from Charlie City, died by self-inflicted gunshot last night, with authorities noting no clear motive.

P. McRhinder Sibler Dev Michael Hedds GO Sears Ace

Monons County Tax Sale At Ona On Track For Record Size

The Monons County tax sale at Ona is expected to be as large as last year with strong participation and high bids. Officials urge taxpayers to settle before the sale date to avoid penalties and reduce totals.

Monons County Onaot

Mystery of Lieut Holman Death On Celtic Is Raised

Private letters from Midshipman Aubrey Shoup recount a drunken sailor threatening revenge and claim Lieut Fred Holman was pushed from the Celtic in 1902. The captain classed the incident as a possible murder or accident as investigators seek the true cause.

Fetter Aubrey JK. Shoup United States New York Smithland Mado Chip Lieut. Holman Fred R. Holman Sioux City Celtic Manila Sydney Australia Henry Holman

Armour's Sioux City Plant Employs Over 1,000 Workers

More than 1,000 men are at work at Armour & Co.'s new Sioux City packing plant opened last week. About 600 operate in the main gangs under John M. Dake, while 400 toil in construction overseen by William Cuminehan. Expansion plans include fertilizer facilities and horse buildings as hog shipments surge, with Chicago packers noting the high hog receipts tied to the plant's opening.

Armidur Sioux City Duke Chicago Sew Armour

Bank Robber Pleads Guilty in Treynor Case

In Council Bluffs Ivar Barrer admitted robbing Treynor bank on Get six pistol held up clerk Frances Flood to yield 1522 dollars. Barrer a Treynor saloon keeper aided in recovery of most funds, confessed after arrest, faces 10 to 20 years, awaiting sentence.

Karrer Treynor Council Bluffs Ivar Barrer Frances Flood

Wright Indicted for Horse Theft in Iowa City Case

Grand jury at Iowa City indicted Isaiah Wright for horse stealing. He was moved to Marengo and reindicted for another theft. He allegedly stole a horse from Charles Gromus, hid it, fled to Marengo, then stole a second horse and returned. Authorities say horse thefts have been rampant in the area with two horses still missing.

Isaiah Wright Iowa City Marengo Wright Charles Gromus Lowa City Inese

Hounds Track Burglars From Knoxville to Boone

George Hoffmeier's bloodhounds were taken from Knoxville to Boone to locate burglars who entered the Wilson dry goods store and the Olmstead Clothing Company store but nabbed no solid leads. The two stores were ransacked with only 3.25 dollars found at Wilson and 850 at Olmstead. Officers have not located any trace of the robbers.

George Hoffmeier Boone Knoxville Wilson Dry Goods Olmstead Clothing Company Wilson Olmstead

Rev Davis Elevated to Bishop of Davenport Diocese

Reverend James J. Davis was raised from priesthood to bishop and coadjutor in Davenport, with duties over the Davenport diocese and the Miipotamus titular see. The ceremony drew hundreds of church members and townspeople, highlighting the new leadership at the Davenport church hierarchy.

Davis James J. Davis Davenport Herd Miiipotamus Inrese

Logan of Knoxville Dead at about 100

Knoxville mourns the death of Logan, believed to be the town's oldest man, who died at around a century old. He came to this country in 1862 and served in the Civil War.

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New Actuary Anpatared Five Wilchins Stand

Fragmentary OCR notes mention New York actuary Wilchins with five items and Lat Wir of unclear context. The readable phrases show uncertain names and roles, lacking verifiable facts or dates to form a coherent incident or event.

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Fragmentary Crime Notice From Pote County

Readable fragments show a local public notice involving a person named Riutis and entities in Merch ies, with mentions of Dea Maines Way and Christian in a county context. Details are incomplete but indicate an official action or filing.

Dea Maines Chiar Christian Potey County Ieatest Merch Ies

The Intecuate Pair for 1906 at Sloax City

The Intecuate Pair for 1906 will be held in Sloax City from September 14 to 16 at a meeting of the American Association of Fairs.

Sloax City

Mre te d ald edethiges tragedy claims Polk County death

Fragmentary notice reports a robbery at a dry goods store with two shots fired and a confrontation with the captain. It notes Myre Garces Garton died at age 51 after residing in Polk County for years and describes her as among the wealthiest residents of the city.

Polk Caventy Piogeer Vonm Polk County Myre Garces Garton Maireen Monday Che Gsqperr Ftaottes Bie Cavaty

Opening of the Fifty-Eighth Congress Draws Crowds

The last session of the Fifty-eighth Congress opened at noon amid rain and crowds. Spectators filled the galleries as newly elected lawmakers prepared to assume office after March 4. Senators and House members attended, with floral displays and ceremonial prayers marking the formal reassembly.

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Congressional Probabilities for the Fifty-Eighth Congress Second Session

The article outlines likely topics for the next session including revenue legislation, tariff, reciprocity treaties, Philippine railroads and legislation, statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Arizona and New Mexico, impeachment proceedings against Judge Sawyer, Reed Smet's possible expulsion, merchant marine, Chinese exclusion, a two dollar head tax and port agent bill, currency issues, Southern representation, trusts, interstate commerce, government contracts limits, pure food funds, and anticipated Senate committee activity.

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Fire devastates Hunomytes center and Pawbicket Road store

A fire destroyed the etes cen tral at Hunomytes and damaged the dry Roots and furniture store of Shartenberg at Pawbicket Road, with losses around 500. Mrs. Florence E. Mally denies any public appearance and rejects plans for a stage or lecture event.

Etes Central Hunomytes Medranes Bes Dra Shartenberg Pawbicket Roe Gre Florence E. Mally

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