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Newspaper
Ireton Weekly Ledger
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1905
Page
2
The Wales colliery explosion near Canbg, Wales, entombed workers and caused a rising death toll. Ninety nine bodies were recovered by Tuesday night with forty more feared buried as rescuers worked amid smoke and debris.
In Havana a clash between Cuban soldiers and civilians left two dead and many injured. Capt Portvondo, wounded in the arm, died Tuesday evening, as police struggled to control mobs off and on from 9 PM. A relief force at 2 AM restored order though further violence caused casualties among both sides.
An assassin killed the prefect of Moscow police while petitions were being received. Maj. Gen. Connr Shoavaeles was struck as the assailant, dressed as a peasant, was arrested. The motive remains unclear amid political tensions in Russian Poland. Kansas Governor cannot require new bond of Mr Kelley after a conference with advisers.
A St Petersberg report says Russia sought an armistice with the United States pending Washington talks with Japan. Japan has not replied, while Tokyo presses to secure Sakhalin with troops, artillery and cavalry. Russia may withdraw without fighting, crossing the Amur mainland. Sakhalin is valued by Novosti at 10 billion dollars. Manchuria could see a decisive Oyama move.
Walter Scott promotes a race against time with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line to beat a 16 hour record by 43 hours set against a challenging route from Los Angeles to Chicago. The bet includes penalties and bonuses totaling over 12 thousand dollars, with payments for beating or missing successive time marks. Gov. Heck clashes with State Treasurer Kelly over restoration of funds tied to the First National Bank collapse as a legal showdown looms.
Dynamite destroyed three saloons in Iola Kansas injuring J E Thorpe and causing about 100000 in damage. Police report no arrests as temperance reformer suspected. A New York note adds the Rome endowment for the American Academy of Fine Art and a push for a 200000 library fund.
A mob clash between whites and African Americans on West Sixteenth Street in New York led to gunfire. Henry Hart, attacked after alleged ball game interference, fired from a tenement, wounding James Hunter and fatally injuring Mrs. Maury Doubte while attempting to save a child. Policeman Joba Loge arrested Hart during the riot as mobs surged and weapons were drawn.
Police suspect Charles Bluhm murdered his German housekeeper Annia and hid the body in the cellar of his former home. A hole was dug, quicklime spread, and the body covered with earth after a fatal quarrel. The hatchet attack left the corpse crushed and mangled.
The Celestial Empire seeks a seat at the Washington conference, arguing vital interests in its proceedings. President Roosevelt has received the request and informally shared it with belligerents. Russia declines to favor the suggestion. Japan says Manchuria should be restored to China.
Ed varnt Hammell a traveling salesman for a patent medicine firm faces 29 days in jail for smoking cigarettes in Indiana. Judge Foster of Greenfield set fines and costs at 225 dollars, but Hammell probably must serve the entire sentence. China indemnity talks open to liquidation. a Russo Chinese bank dispute is settled for the time being. Bowman, cashier of Hagerstown National Bank, died by his own hand July 3. his defalcation is listed at least 109000 dollars, potentially rising as books are reviewed.
Judge McEihinnes names Spencer receiver for the People's United States Bank after a fraud order, with a $259,000 bond and possession of the bank. A Boston sergeant William Canfield leaped from a balloon to save Mrs Camille Stafford. both injured. Kansas River levels fall while Missouri River rises slowly amid floods forecasts. Canal labor import planned with 2000 Chinese and Japanese workers for the Panama canal project under contract method. Washington frame on Russia peace talks. broad dispatches from New York and Washington.
Masked gang overpowered Sheriff Marshall at Irenton Moe jail. They fired at William and Archur Spaugh held on murder charges of Sheriff Polk weeks ago. both escaped injury. Mexico City curbs gambling licenses as August 1 expiry nears. Federal district Gov. Tands vows to end gambling. Strike action spreads with workers meeting Friday.
Unclear text reports a submarine refloat operation led by M Thompson or a commander to salvage the Parfactet, which sank Thursday morning near the port of Sidi Abdallah. Details are garbled with uncertain dates and locations.
William Persing and Mrs. Josiah M. Pratt were bound over to the grand jury after preliminary exams in Rockwell City and a venue change to Justice Lennant's court. Each bond set at 2500 dollars. both jailed awaiting further proceedings as Persing proclaims motives and claims no knowledge of any poisoning act.
Captain A. E. Garter of Altoona died suddenly of apoplexy on first base during a Interurban league game against Mitchellville. The players halted the match as 260 spectators fled. Garter collapsed after signaling for an easy pitch. coroner’s inquest deemed unnecessary.
Rural schools in Pottawattamie County struggle to fill 400 more teaching positions after a flood of certificate exams. Many applicants failed, markets rise in consequence, and schools seek novel hiring methods as competition shifts. Also notes Indictment battle, a banker’s fraud case, deaths, census shifts, wealth of Mrs. Martin, and local weather/water updates.
The city contracted with Kitterman for a city hall and station project costing 8000. A special election will be held on August 7 to approve the proposition. Roy McAlsen, 17, was struck by lightning and killed at Drbagee. A horse and buggy were also killed in an unrelated incident.
Free Methodist minister J. Rev KR. WF Meeker of Dunlap was arrested on an assault charge by an information filed by Orrie McElwain, sister in law of the accused. The incident involved Mrs. McElwain and occurred in Willow Township Harrison County. Meeker, about 46, denied discussions but was released after a conference with McElwain and her husband. the charge was dismissed.
Gil Neal a prominent Montan blacksmith and civic leader killed himself after writing a note blaming tobacco and intoxicants for his decline. Mrs Neal, hearing a pistol shot, found him on the floor of their home and he died within minutes despite efforts to aid him.
The state Board of Control in Des Moines refutes Scott County officials' claim that Mt. Pleasant State Hospital for the Insane provides insufficient and nearly cooked food. It details weekly food supplies and the period around the commissioners’ April visit to counter the accusations.
Charles Hanson aged 30 was killed when a westbound train struck him on a Milwaukee line about three miles east of Full Iowa. The accident occurred at 12 26 pm Thursday as the engineer warned Hanson who could not move in time. The mangled remains were taken to the coroner.
A compilation of profiles on Baron Rosen the new Russian ambassador to the United States and M Muravieff a long-serving Russian statesman. It recalls Rosén’s varied postings from New York to Tokyo, and Muravieff’s leadership in justice and foreign affairs, plus Takahira and Komars figures in diplomacy.
The burial in Lakeview cemetery drew President Roosevelt and Vice President, along with current and former cabinet members, in a small ceremony. Officials note the quiet tribute reflected Hay's private character and his public esteem as a statesman.
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