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Newspaper
Ireton Weekly Ledger
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
2
Russian and Japanese reconnaissance units clash near the railway east of the Mik line. Two Russian cavalry regiments and infantry detachments met Japanese forces, both sides briefly engaged. Russians suffered presumed heavy losses. Japanese reported no losses as combat faded with infantry pursuit.
A New Orleans area medical meeting discussed a yellow fever outbreak with seventeen cases and six deaths. Detention camps were proposed at Keuner Avondale Waveland and surrounding rail towns near New Orleans. Authorities pledged to issue a detailed public statement and monitor quarantine rules.
A rejected immigrant on the liner Grosser Kur fügat bound for Bremen jumped into the sea as the ship passed New York. The liner halted and a lifeboat searched for sixteen minutes, but only a lifebuoy was recovered. It was unclear if the victim was male or female.
Harrisburg officials prepare criminal prosecutions against Pennsylvania representatives linked to the beet trust. The State Dairy and Food Commission plans charges across counties with cases to be brought in Harrisburg. Sampling details and alleged wrongdoing cited as evidence in the drive.
A garbled report notes Senator Mitchell facing six months. a United States executive deferment follows bail in Nevada amid a severe wind storm west of Bat Mountain. The storm wrecked forests, fences, telegraph lines, and damaged multiple towns. other scattered lines mention resignations and stock market chatter.
A massive oil tank fire at the Texas Oil Company plant in Hamble burns for hours and spreads across three quarters of a square mile. Flames reportedly destroyed all 3500 000 barrels in several tanks. Reports mention dozens feared dead and many missing, though unverified.
A New York Herald sketch from Paris reports a meeting of about 10 000 anarchists with French Italian and Spanish agitators present. Violent speeches were made and a militant program to oppose European rulers was said to be decided. The Spartanis were said to be in action with towns in view.
A garbled excerpt honors fallen soldiers with a peaceful procession. It mentions bands of music and national colors, noting the presence of brave boys from a place named Benedstone Puére and a simple, impressive display without drums or brass.
The Sioux City Stock Fair aims to surpass last year with bigger purses totaling 12 000 for races and 20 000 in displays. Six free attractions rival circus quality as the event expands grounds and premiums funded by 1904 profits. Rail connections and grand circuit status bolster expectations for a 40 percent attendance rise.
An electric spark at Portsmouth NHS released forty five tons of dynamite on a Saturday, destroying a three secreted reef that threatened navigation on the Piscataqua River. The blasting event occurred with minor safety concerns and no casualties reported.
The secretary of the interior in Washington DC has ordered withdrawals from entry totaling 143,080 acres in the Los Angeles district and 160,600 acres in the Prescott Arizona district for irrigation projects.
Thousands of bushels of new wheat were destroyed by a sanitizer accident between Buhler and Burton in the district Sunday. The incident created stacks of grain and impacted nearby farms and markets.
The secretary of war during President Mifereland's scemeidt era died suddenly at his Millbrook home on the coast. Heert faxore was given as the cause of death. Marisa Williams, a well known public figure from Ain Tex, is noted in the report.
The Monona County drainage project receives legal validation as the Iowa Supreme Court sustains its legality amid long running controversy. The ruling affects the Harrigan construction and a claim involving 76,000 acres, with attention drawn to the Farris Kess Company of Boise City and Pred Crane of Betoons County as bidders in the successful bid.
A man possibly drowned or wandering. authorities search the area along the town river and surrounding countryside. Local residents recall no clear identification and police urge witnesses to come forward with any information.
Burlington society girl elopes to Chicago where she wed Wilt Bintless traveling auditor of the Frisco system with headquarters in St Louis. She is a daughter of C. E. Burg, president of the Borg Wagon Company, and relative of President Douglas. News caused a sensation in Burlington. The mother was prostrated by the shock.
Des Moines native and father-in-law deputy sheriff in Polk County reportedly died from starvation while attempting concealment. The case ties to a dementia claim and a police visitation in Council Bluffs. A separate report notes a $24 theft from an Omaha man attacked on a street in Council Bluffs by local robbers.
A Rock Island freight wreck near Colgaville Sunday left Conductor Horace Davidson and Fireman Win PF Lesher of Trenton badly burned. An oil explosion followed the derailment caused by spreading rails and merchandise cars belching flame.
For two months thieves have stolen about 100 hogs from George Steig’s pasture near Storm Lake. The hogs were moved into the pasture with cattle on May 1 and when Steig checked, he found roughly 100 hogs missing.
The Central Railway Company with a $25,000 capitalization filed articles of incorporation in Des Moines on Thursday and plans immediate construction of an interurban electric railroad between Des Moines and Ames. Headquarters will be in Des Moines.
Mrs Edward Craig is dead and her husband severely injured after a Saturday afternoon incident on a business street in Iowa City. A horse dragged her to death, with bystanders reporting a chaotic scene as authorities investigate. Dr. Bradley travels to Cleveland on reportedly related estate matters.
Eyewitness accounts describe a violent brawl near the Des Moines site where Lin, Meyers, and Lew clashed with Benalus and others. Cars were damaged as bystanders fainted and a fracas led to cutting and slashing before federal and Enterprise officers restored order.
A clerical error prompted officials to reexamine a marriage performed Thursday. The registry noted a simple mis entry that affected the union, with authorities confirming the couple’s status after review.
A garbled OCR fragment references a possible murder near the Mississippi River. It mentions bodies, towns, and an opinion held by unspecified parties, with unclear names and dates. The text is too fragmentary to confirm details or identify individuals or a location.
In Cedar Rapids Frank Watneburt was arrested Monday afternoon on forgery charges while his fiancé awaited in a justice's office to finalize marriage arrangements. The incident halted the wedding as authorities processed the suspect.
The Ottumwa meeting elected President A L Risely Rockwell City Vice President J C Laxper Des Moines Secretary Treasurer J H Cremer Ottumwa. Des Moines won the 1906 convention site after a Davenport Des Moines contest. State contracts for coal for institutions awarded to Iowa miners. Output totals around 58 000 tons at 3 cents lower than last year. Much corn stands five to seven feet tall with dark green tasseling. A nitroglycerin accident in Downell Bluffs injured three boys. URiah Ronald and Robert Black may lose sight in both eyes.
The National Amusement and Fireworks Company arranges a five day carnival in Ida Grove from September 3 to 8. The company promises many new attractions this season and guarantees they will surpass previous offerings.
Mr. Whitney, a director of the State Central Savings Bank at Keokuk, is named as one of the beneficiaries of the late Secretary Flay's will, reflecting remembered ties and fiduciary connections.
Louis Stoecker, father to twenty six children, passed away at his London residence after a brief illness. He was known for his large family and long residence in the city.
Tacob Olson, a Norwegian farm hand for Petér Holden near Rolfe, is in jail in default of a $3000 bond after being bound over to the grand jury on a charge of taps. Mr. Bolles is the complaining witness.
A Webster City death involved sewer gas exposure unseen until recently. Wile Syvearold Jobagle reportedly sold gas and two other individuals were implicated by investigators basing findings on early reports.
Reports from St Petersburg and London discuss the Japanese claim of limited southern gains, a possible imminent fortress envelop ment, and renewed peace negotiations. Observers note Russian offensives and a growing navy, with mixed diplomatic reactions to Witte’s mission and potential pe ace outcomes.
John Stevens chief engineer for the Panama Canal Commission outlines a steadfast plan to push the canal project forward. He vows no delays from preliminaries, aims to keep operations on site, and hopes to make Panama home once the canal is complete.
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