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Newspaper

Ireton Weekly Ledger

Location

Ireton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1904

Page

2

Treton Weekly Ledger Ireton Iowa Publisher Maynasio

Ireton Iowa publisher Maynasio files notice in Treton Weekly Ledger. Details unreadable in fragment.

Treton Weekly Ledger

Nebraska Tornado Kills Two Near Holmesville and Wrecks Farm

A tornado near Holmesville Nebraska killed two children of R Harris and fatally injured their mother Mrs Harris. R J Harris and three other children sustained injuries as homes and several farm buildings were demolished. Crops damaged and many roofs shattered noted in Beatrice region. A small tornado also touched down near York injuring none.

Holmesville Bizs Harris Osiris Lewis Hollomesville Beatrice

Great Land Rush Opens 9000 Acres in Nebraska Settlement

Intense excitement grips western and northern Nebraska as hundreds of homesteaders invade lands opened under the Kinkaid law. About 9000 acres were opened for settlement with thousands at six Nebraska land offices. Gov Micker orders Company MC to maintain order amid large crowds and police presence.

Westerrn Nebraska Nir Gov Micker

Fire at Rome Opera House Wrecks Property and Traps Victims

A major blaze in Rome New York destroyed Link’s opera house and residence with extensive damage and possible fatalities. A man was reported buried under falling walls and several others injured as assistance was sought from Utica. A separate gambling house robbery scheme involved a dynamite blast at a poker table and a 350-person crowd fleeing. The report also notes Rothschild family figures and Paris housing efforts, plus chaotic tariff and canal strip references and a storm of unclear details.

Utica Rome N.Y Link Odicinins Que Uder Tiea Issis Beeston Tes

Fireworks Explosion Kills Three in Philadelphia Store

A May firework blast at the Diamond Fireworks Company on Arch Street Philadelphia kills Jacob Jancevitch O Borman and Lena Sempson. Three firemen and other workers are injured as flames engulf the building and spread to adjacent publishers and auto parts firms. The loss is estimated at $30,000 with no insurance.

Diahmond Arch Street Phildelphia Jacob Jancevitch O. Borman Lena Seumeon Buiding French Hat and Bonnet Prame Company Jancevitch Srst Russ Seamason Jancavitch Kerman H. S. Rilner & Co Af Cachole Si

Dennison Testimony At Omaha Hearing In Habeas Case

Sensational testimony emerges in the Dennison habeas corpus hearing in Omaha. Depositions from former Chief Seaver and William G. Pollock challenge Omaha police claims and place Dennison near Davenport and Davenport hotel registers after a $15,000 diamond robbery near Missouri Valley, Iowa.

Dennnison Oma‘ha Dennison Kimball Hotel Davenport Seaver Omaha William G. Pollock New York Pollock Tom Jennison Missouri Vanes

Girl Held for Murder in Lover's Slaying, Iowa Woman Charged

St Joseph Missouri police say they have evidence to convict Mollie Sinha tile of killing her lover Wilbert S Bowman. She bought a revolver used in the shooting and visited his lodgings with the weapon. Bowman lay dead in the room while Mollie, seriously hurt, could not yet speak. Bowman was 70 and had married Nellie Lyons previously. The Somerville girl was said to be jealous.

Iowa St. Joseph Mollie Sinha Tile Wilbert S. Bowman Bowman Nellie Lyons Gelwein Ami Somerville Bawniurn Dieasaviom da

Will Land a Warship for Port au Prince Pact

The German government plans to send a warship to Port au Prince after past friction with French and German ministers. Authorities say a simple apology would not suffice as reparations for the recent stoning incident and protection of officials.

Port Au Prince Harti Huariien Cap

Peruvian Transport Wrecked Near Amazon River

Reports state a Peruvian transport Amazonas lies on the Amazon near the Nepo River. lines and twenty-two soldiers were killed. Raiders hit Pembo Alto and Moarank villages as the counsel for Gearee Tics of AMari-3 sues to dissolve Standard Oil of New Jersey under federal antitrust laws.

Advis Eis Janeiro Amazonas Amazon Ence Nepo River Comber Pembo Alto Moarank Gearee Tics Amari- 3 Court of Diery Trenton Mwai Oil Standard Oil Company New Jerm Corporation Ate Ae

Bank in Sar NOE Closes Under Currency Seizure

A bank in Sar NOE, the First National Bank, was closed by order of currency officials. The event follows a seizure action and creditors are listed in the official filing.

Sarztogs Bank First National Bank of Sar Noe Pecenl Owmi

Norwegian steamship Agia seized and released after voyage

The Norwegian vessel Agia, which arrived at Nagasaki on June 4 carrying coal from Cardiff, was arrested by Japanese authorities but subsequently released.

Norvezgisa Agia Nagasaki Japan Cardiff Juganess

Yacht Capsize Drowns Five in New York Bay

Five people drown when an eighteen mast yacht overturns in the bay near Forty-seventh Street Bay in Brooklyn during a Sunday storm. Eight others on board are rescued by Second Naval Battalion members in whaleboats at Atlantic foot of Fifty-second Street. Bodies of Mrs Kate Clarke and Mamie Clarke recovered. Lizzie Clarke 16, Lizzie aged 10, and Louise 4 among victims.

New York Bay Forty-seventh Stréet Brodkin Eisie Katie Second Naval Battalion Pitty-second Street Kate Clarke Brooklyn Pets Clarke Lizzie Louise Niewe Mamie Clarke Lizzie Jason Mrs. Clarke

Murder and suicide at New York apartment shocks city

John M. Bell, a New York typewriter agent, shot his housekeeper wife in an West Eighteenth Street apartment, then killed himself with a bullet to the temple. A notebook lists Topeka, Kent, and Freetown Liberia as places he had lived. No motive is known.

New York Wills John M. Bell West Eighteent Street Beis Topeka Kent Freetown Liberia West Africa

Auto and streetcar crash claims Dixon couple in Austie

Geo P Dix on head of George F Dixon Company and his wife were killed crossing the Au rote Elgin and Chicago Electric Railroad tracks in Austie a Chicago suburb. The automobile burst into flames from escaped gasoline and Dixon died instantly. Nes Dixon survived briefly before losing consciousness.

Aurote, Elgin and Chicago Electric Railroad Austie Chicago Geo. P. Dixon George F. Dixon Dixon Nes. Dixon Christopher Preese Louisa Lake Shore

Insane From Drink Rampage Ended In Murders In Owensboro

A man driven by a weeks long spree fatally shot Eman Watkins and wounded James Gregson at Will Warren’s residence on West Main Street Owensboro Kentucky. He, a widower with three children, attempted suicide three times last week and was arrested after the spree involving the Watkins girl.

Kentucky Robert Mathler Eman Watkins James Gregson Will Warren West Main Street Owensboro Watkins Matbley

Apostolic Delegate Afartouidi Dies in Manila

Afartouidi apostolic delegate to the Philippines died in Manila from heart failure. His funeral will be held there next Friday with interment two months later in Nome Illinois. Woman Weds in Skitt Frad A Helly of Strestorn HL and Gable of Chicago were married in Peoria Lake during rain after a banter at friends.

Afartouidi Philippines Manila Nome

Murder Mystery in Des Moines Shoemaker Death

Police probe to determine if shoemaker Thomas Callahan died by murder or suicide after his body was found in his Des Moines shop. Two arrests, Italian Pigneri and a Black man Ford, are witnesses. footprints near the window raise questions about cause. Coroner's inquest will seek evidence on a possible quarrel over payment for a building.

Des Moines Thomas Callahan Pigneri Ford Callahan Pea LU

Two Women Grafters Seized For Schemes In Shelby County

Two women believed to be elderly and younger, described as a widow and the daughter of an old soldier, sought funds from Shelby County officials in Harlin ald and pitched tickets to unspecified destinations. They approached county auditors and local officials, prompting authorities to eject them from town to end the schemes.

Shelby County Shelby Coney Harlin Ald Gal RK Gartan

Marvelous Escape From Death On Des Moines Stairway Fall

Traveling salesman Clem reportedly toppled fifteen feet into a stairwell at Des Moines Mondac after losing balance against a railing. He landed on a tray step, suffered a severe jarring but remained unhurt except for the shock, and passersby who summoned a doctor found the danger over.

Clem Des Moines Clems

Friends Will Case Reveals Accounts Discrepancy in Mills County

In Mills County the will case shows failed audits with undisclosed sums and a syndicate potential to meet obligations. Sheriff Morgan reports the executor's finances under review after a clerk’s elusion and unclear records.

Infant Born Without Eyes Or Limbs In Linwood Institution

A 16 year old child born to Mrs. Ernest Ronn in Dubnaque suffered extreme deformities including absence of eyes and legs with abnormal anus development. The child remains institutionalized at Linwood, Da, a year after birth.

Power-house Wheel Burst Shuts Cedar Rapids Line

A pulley wheel on a new generator at the Tushtay power-house in Cedar Rapids exploded, causing a brief line suspension. The 30 inch by five foot wheel shattered into about fifty pieces, but no workers were injured and officials seek the cause of the failure.

Prominent Chariton Woman Tries Suicide at Home

Miss Stella John a leading Chariton young woman attempted suicide by chloroform. Found unconscious at her home by Miss Jessie Crowley, after a prior visit to a dry goods store with Crowley. Doctors arrived promptly and saved her life. no clear motive is known.

Storm Lake Pioneer Doctor Dies in Marshalltown

Dr F M Sherman of Storm Lake died in the hospital at the soldiers home in Marshalltown after two weeks there. A dentist for thirty years he suffered a paralytic stroke last year and could no longer travel to his Storm Lake office. He was active in the Methodist church and Sunday school work. He leaves a widow and three children Mrs James LeLand, Mrs BE Buy, and Yor Will A Sherman all of Storm Lake.

F. M. Sherman Storm Lake Marshalltown Sherman Bel James LeLand Will A. Shermans Store Leake

Sudden Death Of Sioux Falls Route Agent Don Cole

Florence M Don cole a route agent for the Sioux Falls and Ottawa branches of the Minois Central died after a coughing spell Sunday morning. The blood vessel burst in his lungs causing rapid death before medical help arrived. The event occurred at Cherokee where the family was not yet awake when the attack began.

Florence M. Doncole Sioux Falls Ottawa Minois Central Geeueral Cherokee Donohue

Sister Baptiste Celebrates Golden Jubilee at Mercy Hospital

Fifty years ago on a Wednesday Mother Baptiste of Mercer hospital Davenport joined the Sisters of Mercy. A golden jubilee celebration marked by remarks on her noble deeds and philanthropic work in Davenport included speech exercises at the Mercy Hospital.

Mother Baptiste Mercer Hospital Davenport the Sisters of Mier Davenwort Mercy Bbospital

Great Devil Executed in Genoa and Italian Changes Seen

One hundred years ago reports note the execution of a famed European robber called the Great Devil in Genoa. Expected upheavals in Lower Italy were seen as potentially aiding the French Emperor, while England’s king had fully recovered from a serious illness and plans for a regency were dropped.

Europe Genoa Italy England

Seventy Five Years Ago in Brief Highlights

Seventy five years ago the Union Emigrant Society formed in New York to aid foreigners arriving there. Fifty years ago major events included cholera in Italy and Sicily and the union of Cleveland and Ohio City. Also noted were muslin on a power loom, the first steam fre engine in Cleveland, a dead letter emancipation act, the Turk's Island consul’s release, and the Boston watch being replaced by a police department.

Union Emigrant Society New York Central Falls Mass Cleveland Ohio Great Britain Italy Sicily United States Turk’s Island Ohio City Watch Boston

Petersburg retreat and Washington Arsenal blast reported

Forty years ago General Grant withdrew from Petersburg entrenchments after heavy loss. Twenty girls were killed and many wounded in a Washington Arsenal explosion. A France Japan convention was signed in Paris. The Confederate steamer Alabama attacked the U S corvette Remsarge near Cherbourg.

Grant Petersburg Washington, D.C France Japan Paris Alabama United States Cherbourg

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