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Newspaper

Ireton Weekly Ledger

Location

Ireton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1904

Page

2

Strike at Sioux City Packing Plant Sparks Violent Day

Strikers surged near the Slowshire packing house leading to saloon closures in Greenville and surrounding districts. Sheriff Jackson, with aid from state forces, patrolled and kept the plant secure as violence and crowd disturbances flared through the night.

Sheritf Jackson Slowshire Cudahy Tin Westmanifestine Sherif Jackson Atarer Sears Greenville Stack Vanis Aiken Forse Ged Dineen Mer Noice Midnicht McGuire Ihe Ciel Opon Watson Termoon Wuisens Bacot

Deck Hand Lost His Head In General Steam Disaster

New York dispatch reports that the excursion steamer General Steeam disaster left many dead and injured. A fire marshal testifies that crew members blamed a deck hand for the tragedy, while officials say responsibility remains unclear as the coroner weighs evidence.

New York Giraster Rattetas Freel

Saithish Ships Seized by Red Sea and Vladivostok Squadrons

Reported seizure of two ships by rival fleets with unclear details. The Red Sea Fleet captures one vessel while the Vladivostok Squadron takes another. Names and specifics are obscured in the damaged text.

Red Sea Fleet Vladivostok Peninetiar and Grental Sreanshin Conneactrs Jmse Brrivedda Rua BES Canis Honskouza Gother Cs

Undetermined Market Notes from November Listing

Fragmentary OCR text references market activity and dates with scattered identifiers such as ELIS and Nome Momday. readable portions are insufficient to identify a clear event, participants, or location.

Anthony dies at Leavenworth home

The article reports the death of a Kansas man identified as the brother of Saaz B. Anthony at his Leavenworth residence. Details are sparse due to damaged text but indicate a death occurring at home with local ties.

Cal Astbhony BR. Asthour Kansas Ecieer Saaz B. Anthony Leavenworth

Chicago Teamsters Seek Arbitration Over Meat Packers Strike

A Chicago family of workers joins a nationwide meat packing strike as teamsters decide to pursue arbitration rather than join the sympathetic walkout. The joint council met to back a strike but will keep members at work pending council approval and early morning talks with packers.

Chicago Teammsters Teamsters Joint Council Packers Trentie

Registration ends with over 190000 names filed in region

More than one hundred thousand names filed as registration closed at Bondsteel and Tonkton on Saturday with totals including Bonesteel 34054 and Chamberlain 6188. Residents rushed to finish before deadline while rumors spread of a wounded man found near Bonesteel and another death in Geddes.

8. D Bondsteel Monroe Cornick Tlotie Neb Lankton Yankton Tankton Bonesteel Fairfun Chamberlain Coral John McPhaul Fallen Washington Geddes

Quiet Bonesteel Restored After Week of Turmoil

Armed citizens and police patrol Bonesteel streets as peace returns after a week of terror. Civilians and visitors breathe easier while authorities maintain vigilance. Confederate flag displays occur on a visiting steamer with Nannie Hanley and Miss Wasler noted among attendees.

Bonesteel S&l. D Home Chamberlain Henry Hanler St. Louis Nashville Nannie Hanley Aliss Wasler

British Near Lhassa Overland Route Report

In Tibet, British travelers reach the Karola pass amid icy conditions. Tibetan encampment observed as the party proceeds toward Thassa. British parties remain distant from Lhassa, with guards keeping pace along the route.

Fire on German Steamer Reported at Sea

Fragmentary report notes a fire on a German steamer with crew actions and a subsequent release from confinement not fully detailed.

Marar Will Stop Card Parties

AABB official announces action to halt card parties amid concerns. Local authorities coordinate with community leaders to enforce restrictions while addressing public safety and oversight.

Marar

Fighting kills a Farmer Harun in SRT 1 3

A farmer named Harun was struck by lightning on a sunny afternoon and killed. The incident occurred in SRT 1 3 and authorities are investigating the cause and confirming the identity of the victim.

Harun SRT Lightnius Fay Glooost

Fatal Collision On Washington Street In Todianaypytis Ind

A southbound Biz four car collided with a westbound Prospect Lake electric car at Washington and Missouri Streets at 6 05 tonight killing two and injuring seven. Names and ages of passengers vary but include Mrs Wmn J Harris 40 and Miss Mamie Orwell 20. many sustained head injuries and shock. Locomotive struck the front of the electric car throwing it twenty feet and the cause remains unclear with conflicting accounts of brakes and track clearance.

Prospect Lake Washington and Missouri Street Todianaypytis Ind Wmn. J. Harris Wace Ward Wim. R. Shannon Mamie Orwell Helen Mendenhal H. O. Hopkins Joseph Tarmon Washington Street

Murderer Fred Hokut Dies in Custody at Sibley

The self confessed killer of Peter Johnson, arrested 1904 and confessing on June 21, dies in custody from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Coroner rules death from primary hemorrhage after wound through the stomach and spinal injury. Hokut was buried in Sibley cemetery after Christian rites.

Fred PL Hokus Sibley Peter Ftinson Melvin Heb Fred FP Hoku Peter Johnson Sibley Priday Anus Sibley’ Cemetery Hokut W. C. Davenport Sioux’ City Osceola County Grand Sur Jair Peter Jobuser Bs. O. B. Blarding Sioux City Fk. L. Stevens Stann Florinc Eri Tremble Johnson

Baby Farm Discoveries Shock Omaha Police

Omaha police uncover a dire scene at a baby farm at Thirty sixth and Larimore Streets. Three infants near death and two deaths reported in the past week prompt arrest of Mary Lowry, who operated the boarding house for babies. Father Tadee alerted authorities after a distressed mother sought baptism for her child. A mother described neglect and a severely underweight infant, while Lowry blamed a doctor for starvation. Further investigation ordered.

Omaha Neb Webies

Four Youths Confess Extends Car- Barn Robberies in Chicago

Four youths named Peter Dulfer James Parmbr William Parmbr and David Kelly confess to a string of bandit crimes across Chicago and suburbs including a saloon holdup and a freight car robbery. They claim many robberies prior to July 4 and anticipate further admissions to additional murders.

Nouths Chicago Sundar John Tsoitacerar Pepier Khnais Gustav Riegel Peter Dulfer James Wiliam Parmbr David Kelly Chicase Milwenkee St. Paul Hue Fairfield Quartette

Massive East Strike Hits Fall River Mills

A Fall River textile strike shuts down mills as 30 600 workers stay home in protest against a wage cut. The action affects 37 mill corporations with eight-one mills operated and about 3 025 060 spindles reportedly impacted.

Fall River Fall River Afassi Textile Council

Sensational Bull Ring Incident in San Sebastian

A dramatic bull and tiger spectacle in San Sebastian Spain unleashed chaos as both animals broke loose. Spectators were stampeded and several people were injured including Marquis Pedal Marquis Quije and a French tourist.

Bull Tiger Sreak San Sebastian Spain San Gar Marquis Pedal Dice Aresi Senate Marquis Quije

Albany death by own action identified

A fragment notes the identification of a person linked to a death by self harm. It mentions Carolline Herwaad of Montreal and discusses actions related to a person from New York City, with a mention of a distant event in the near future.

Albany Carolline Herwaad Montreal Tom New York City

Japanese Order Speiter and Copper Trade Confusion

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a government stance on a tape or panel involving spelter copper and tail end phrases. The readable text mentions Spain, Cuba, and a panel or espionage context without clear events or outcomes. No decisive actions or entities are confirmed in the legible portions.

Rumored Egyptian Steamer to Convey Orders to Russians

Report claims an Egyptian steamer may be chartered to carry orders to resuels of the Russian Veluetesr Flece to quit the Ped Hea formb amid unsettled naval rumors and fleet movements.

Stes Esmeul

Still Missing Escapee Harris Sought in Eastern Towns

John Harris escaped from Hampton counter jail on Saturday night and remains at large. A rumored capture at Allison proved false as sheriffs misled prisoners to draw out information. Authorities believe other inmates may have aided his flight and fear further attempts. Sheriff Welfe offers a reward for Harris's arrest.

John Harris Hampton Allison Harris Lberty Welfe

Lightning Kills Cattle in Story County Iowa

Eleven cattle owned by Frank L iommedien and a neighbor near Cole were struck by a severe electrical storm that passed over Nevada and vicinity. The event damaged crops and injured tame herd. the storm ranked among the heaviest in years.

Story County Nevada Frank L. Iommedien Flardin Cole Fightning

Death of an Old Professor at Dubuque Seminary

Prof Godfrey Morey aged unknown is dead after thirty eight years teaching at the German Lutheran Theological Seminary in Dubuque. He had resided in the city since 1853. The item also notes a separate resignation by Whiting Postminster and a confusing reference to Robert Whittier at Monona station.

Godfrey Morey Dubuque Germaan Dreshrrerian Theological Seminary Whiting Postminster Robert Whittier Whiting Coen Monona

City Finances in Good Shape After Wednesday Briefing

Reports say Marshalltown finances are sound with schools and city services in solid condition despite a Wednesday posting error overstating a city budget shortage. Officials assure residents the city remains fiscally stable.

Marshalltown

Died During Operation In Neakuk Patient’s Daughter

Aliss Prannees J. Schenk aged 17 years and 2 months died during a surgical procedure at Wieskuk Wednesday morning. She was the daughter of Frank J. Schenk, a long time resident of Neakuk.

Aliss Prannees J. Schenk Wieskuk Frank J. Schenk Neakuk

Gasoline lamp explosion harms Washta man at store

E K Forgaard of Washta was severely burned when a gasoline lamp exploded in the general store of E K Forkird. He crawled outside where bystander smothered flames with a coat. Store interior suffered minor fire damage despite tissue paper decorations.

E. K. Forgaard Washta E.K. J. Forkird Mr. Forgaard Forgaard

Des Moines Woman Found Dead On Porch

Mrs. C. A. Crower of Des Moines was found dead on her porch Wednesday afternoon around 5 o'clock. Neighbors saw her writing on the rail earlier, then appear fatigued and resting. Death is attributed to heart failure, likely occurring about 3 o'clock while she was alone in the home.

Des Moines C. A. ‘Rower Norking

Great outlook for hay across Missouri River bottoms

An Gnawa special reports the Missouri River bottoms are dry with no standing water and fields traversed by teams. Crop prospects are immense and the best in years as three wet years yield heavy, weed free grass with minimal burning. Hay industry is set to be a major boon for years, offsetting early crop losses on low ground.

Missouri River Horton

Iowa Exposition Funds Delayed by Legislative Defect

The St Louis exposition commission cannot use the extra 829000 for the Iowa exhibit due to a law defect that blocks any of the extra 520000 until the initial 125000 from 1962 is spent. Conservative spending leaves comfortable balances in some departments as the commission slows disbursement.

St. Louis Exposition Iowa Iown

Fatal and injuring accident mars Marshalltown horse race

In a half mile race at Marshalltown on Wednesday two horses died instantly and jockeys were injured. Joe Foster owned by D Stops Belle Plaine died after finishing, rocker John Emert was injured. Tom Wallace owned by C M Poffenberger Maquoketa fell, breaking his neck. rider Charles Kelly of Springfield Alabama was thrown and another horse and rider fell on him. The track was heavy and slow.

Jockers Marshalltown Joe ‘Foster D. Stops Belle Plaive Rocker John Emert Tom Wallace C. M. Poffenberger Maquoketa Charles Kelly Kelly Springfield Kelly

Accidents Claim Three Men in Clinton County

A farmer Henry Schell died when a harness broke and horses ran away near Grand Moned. John Spain, another farmer from Welton, was thrown from his wagon mid highway and found dead hours later. Peter Rylee, a section hand from Allamene, was struck by a Northwestern train and killed instantly. All victims resided in Clinton County.

Clinton County Henry Schell Grand Moned John Spain Welton Peter Rylee Allamene

Foreclosure Sought on $14,600 Mortgage in Iowa District Court

The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co of Newark has filed suit in Monona County District Court at Onawa seeking foreclosure of a $14,600 note with 3 percent interest from December 1, 1902, given by Tisane A. Riddle and wife of Soldier Township on 600 acres in Soldier Valley.

Mutual Benefit Lite Insurance Company Newark X. J Monoua County Onawa Tisane A. Riddle Saldier Township Soldier Valley

Monona County Democratic Convention Set for Aug 23

The Monona County Democratic convention is scheduled to meet at Ona on Tuesday August 23 at 2 oclock in the afternoon by county chairman Tolin W Anderson. Candidates for county and district clerk of the district court county attorney and member of board of supervisors will be placed in nomination. The Republicans will convene Aug 2.

Monona County Tolin W. Anderson Teeotder Board of Supervisors Republicsna

Schartz Brothers Injured In Drunken Assault

H W Schartz and W W Scherts brothers were badly cut at Des Moines after a drunken assault on a friend's home. They were injured but expected to recover.

H.W. Schartz WW. Scherts Deas Moines Bloch

Boy Mauled by Dog in Local Incident

Tenry Chimbrink, son of Rico and Terman Dambrink of Mars, was badly bitten in the face by a dog while watching a hall. The animal sprang at him, clamping the chin and lower lip and injuring him seriously.

Tenry Chimbrink Rico Irs Terman Dambrink To. Mars Ryan

Shore at His Ex Wife DW Woodhuf Ambush at Riverside Park

An alleged shooter targeted his ex wife at Riverside Park. The attacker fired but the woman was unharmed. Police investigation continues with no injuries reported.

Woodhuf Gibstonia Riverside Park Fred

Iowa Stand Patters Win and Tariff Debate Ends

Des Moines reports that a Republican state ticket was nominated at the Iowa convention with harmony and pledges to protect American industry. Governors Cummins and Hepburn spoke of reciprocity limits and tariffs, aiming for unity and a large victory margin.

Des Moines Hepburn Cummins Republican Party Republian

Mourning in Rex Earnest referenced in Cincinnati Enquirer

A stranger and a mourner discuss death near a grave. The mourner reveals the deceased was his former brother in law, sparking a somber reflection on loss and relations in a brief quoted exchange from the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Sian Tam Cincinnati Enquirer

St. Louis fair referenced in brief city chatter

A fragment from the Philadelphia Ledger notes a playful exchange about the St. Louis fair. One speaker says they did not see it because they claimed the other had the time there. The snippet captures casual city dialogue.

St. Louis Taniery Philadelphia Ledger

Potter and Clay Exchange On Love and Luck

In a brief exchange, Potter notes Clay looks serious as he laments bad luck in love. Clay reveals he was refused by a young woman before he could propose, and Potter asks how it happened. Clay recalls overhearing Miss Daisy say she would not marry the best man in the world.

Potter Clay Daisy Hud Boston Transcript

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