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Newspaper
Ireton Weekly Ledger
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
6
A fragment from an Iowa notice mentions Heeton Feekly Ledger IRETON aged 20 and a Lee D. Maynand with unclear context. The readable text lists names and ages as part of a local notice or listing.
Russian ambassador Cassini told the Associated Press that peace prospects are poor as Russia plans to press on after defeats. He said Washington and neutral powers hesitated to press mediation while Japan seeks indemnity and Russia considers building a new fleet.
Telegraphs from Victoria report a Tibetan uprising with four French missionaries killed in Rathsa district and church members massacred. Troops were dispatched from Japan to the area. Separate notes mention ships sent to Port Arthur and recovery of vessels from Arctic areas, with battleship activity and harbor losses.
Exercises at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis were opened Tuesday with setting up drills and rifle parade. Midshipmen displayed prizes won in the event.
Garbled OCR text mentions a train wrecking attempt near a port yard involving a motor carrier and a maritime navigation unit. Authorities probe the incident for potential sabotage and safety lapses as repairs and security reviews proceed.
Reports from consular and state channels indicate Japanese forces sunk six ships including two Russian battleships Orel and Borodino and three cruisers in actions near Korea and the Sea of Japan. Dispatches note some Russian ships present but full fleet participation unclear.
Attorney Elmer L Thomas, leading Tom Dennison’s campaign for the Omaha Civic Federation, says he received an anonymous letter from an unknown sender warning his home would be blown up if Dennison is harmed. The note also calls Shercliffe a marked man and bears only an address with an Omaha postmark dated May 25. Thomas notes he does not take the threat seriously and regrets mentioning it inadvertently.
A Missoula Montana express messenger and engineer Wilson thwarted a North Coast Limited robbery near Bear special on the Northern Pacific. The robber was knocked unconscious. the express team captured the suspect, now jailed in Drummond.
An explosion of dynamite damaged the Satanlay bridge over the Hackensaca River. Police and three Penns investigators searched the area along the riverbank for clues and identified no missing person. The event occurred on the 22nd of the month, with drivers and witnesses reporting the blast near Tare.
Reports from Tokyo and Washington detail Russian losses in Manchuria and the Pacific clash. Two battleships and two coast-defense ships reportedly sunk. one destroyer and one special service ship captured. over 1 000 prisoners taken, including Rear Admiral Nebogatov. Rojestvensky's fate uncertain. Paris and Washington push for peace talks as Russian mood sours.
The American yacht Atlantic, owned by W. H. Marshall of the New York Yacht Club, is nearing the finish near The Lizard after passing Scilly Island. Sailors report no other yachts sighted as the vessel races from Sandy Hook on March 17 toward the Needles, aiming to beat the 15 days 20 hours 36 minutes record.
The Dennison trial at Red Oak featured Shercliffe admitting he received funds from the Civic Federation of Omaha and attorneys Elmer Thomas and Harry Brome to remain in the state and aid testimony. He testified that Thomas claimed political aims to prove Dennison a thief and outlaw, and described a scheme to intimidate the Jewelers’ Association.
Two young men dueled in the woods over a girl from Fort Dodge. Their seconds and fellow students arranged the combat with old style honor. The fight ended when both sides had their claims settled. one man wore deep mourning, the other nursed two bruised hands.
Mrs. A. G. Griffith of Rockwell City dies after four days of illness from blood poisoning caused by stepping on a rusty nail. The wound, initially thought minor, led to lockjaw and death. She leaves several young children.
The U S Supreme Court decided against the protesting corporations in the New York special franchise tax cases. A million dollars in taxes in arrears will be paid as the court upholds taxation on franchise values in New York.
The jury in the state of Iowa versus Dr. Peter B. Harmann of Dubuque found him guilty after a 14 hour trial. The alleged partner is Mrs. Phoebe Keifer of Dubuque. The couple eloped last summer and sparked a major local sensation. An appeal is planned. Harmann was traced across the country.
The supreme court at Hoxointh affirmed the verdict in the case of ex representative Hrusalai and Arminuer Enoch Johnson. Defendants were conviced of cafraudibe territory during the last legislature. They drew up vouchers for 312 dollars which were approved and cashed.
In Stockhoha Sweden officials and press discuss Norway and Sweden over consular representation with calmness, recognizing the gravity of the situation. If dissolution of the ansez is remanded as almost inevitable.
Hamy Wilmering, manager of the Tak Wes Roof Paint Company, allegedly used the mails to defraud and sold territory across several states. United States officials allege a 2 percent mispricing scheme.
Cable report to Washington states the vessel sunk near Formosa on May 24 was not American. The ship identified as 2 Fritts Rel appears to be misclassified in initial dispatches, with officials seeking clarification from Rim rovernumenie.
Telegraphs report the steamer Catupania reached New York from Europe on Saturday amid confusion over its cargo and communications. Authorities and press outlets were uncertain about details, with conflicting wires and unclear evidence from the Beth America and Eressium coasts indicating unusual activity.
A Chicago man identified as T. Burns died of asphyxiation at the Grand Hotel in Janesville Wisconsin Monday night. An inquest was opened to determine the cause and any contributing factors.
A maritime accident report notes an American ship sank amid wartime conditions near a harbor. Details are scarce in the fragment, but the event involves naval or commercial vessel loss with limited identifying information.
An unreadable OCR fragment provides limited text about a local item. The readable bits hint at a brief news snippet or notice but lack clear names places or dates to identify a full event.
Fragmentary OCR indicates a local item mentioning Pye Ray and a person named Alexander Alifer in Lowell. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
A wreck two miles south of Feckois involves two Tinois Central freight trains killing eight men and injuring four. The crash disrupted service and prompted an investigation into the cause of the fatal collision.
A vessel named ITU Xo Hops headed for Cr Pinte coast failed to reach its destination. Crew members are reported missing as authorities search the area. Local officials coordinate with maritime services to locate the ship and determine the cause of the disappearance.
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Asa Mls, the son of Mr and Mrs C L H Wills of Erastan Place Des Moines, was dragged to death while handling a colt. He tied a rope about his waist, the colt bucked and ran a quarter mile dragging him, causing fatal injuries.
John Loud, a plant engineer at Fredsville creamery ten miles northwest of Cedar Falls, fell from a ladder while offing machinery. He suffered two broken ribs and serious internal injuries likely to prove fatal.
The field for grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Town shows a new Richmond candidate, with James W. Hunter of Newton likely to run alongside others at the grand lodge session in Davenport in August.
A petition for aphearing was filed in the biennink election case in the Supreme Court at Des Moines Mondal. The case is appealed from the district of Storr County.
A woman named Mrs. Joseph Tiverk attempted suicide at her Molvin area home on Wednesday. The case was interrupted by a to botched method, and she was rescued with minor injuries and is reported progressing toward recovery.
A paroled convict in Troutle suffers a new arrest on Thursday for alleged rape. Detained suspect Tilver faces charges as authorities move to Knoxville for safe keeping with Cleace Bennett and Mahei Ferzus also named in the case.
A Sioux City laborer Martin Christiansen at Lower brick yards in Slots City Pridiy was buried beneath hot clay dust when an archway collapsed. He was pulled free, clothing burned, and taken to a hospital where doctors said he may recover.
Joe Pipes a Rockwell City hunter was fined seventy five dollars by Deputy Game Warden George A Lincoln of Cedar Rapids. The veteran hunter, known for trapping near Crwin Lakes, allegedly shipped prairie chickens in January contrary to law. Pipes admits no violation and claims ignorance of the law.
The Presbyterian General Assembly selects Des Moines for its May 1906 meeting after a heated bid that included offers from Columbus and Seattle. Des Moines defeats Columbus for the capital city hosting rights, promising influx of national businessmen and attention to the city.
About 500 workers at the American Can Company plant in Davenport quit Thursday morning after presenting demands for union recognition, firing of nonunion workers, hiring of only union men, and a 50 percent wage raise. Manager Sherwood refused the demands, the union called a strike, and the plant closed with a plan to reopen Friday morning for those reporting to work.
Willis A Straight, former Fort Dodge rancher, headed for Chicago with cattle when Mrs. Helen M. Straight secured an injunction and divorce decree. Judge Healy ordered 7000 to be paid for cattle, plus 3800 alimony and 60 monthly for six children. An Illinois Central engineer found Lew Bettier gravely injured near the tracks, suggesting a possible attempted robbery or accident.
A Teist resident Mrs Julius Taulenn threw herself and her three children into a creek. Two children and the mother drowned, leaving one child surviving the incident.
Fatal runaway incident reported with minimal legible details. Names and exact location unreadable. describes a sudden death during a vehicle mishap with limited follow up information. Further clarifying data not available in the fragment.
Fragmentary OCR text lacking essential names dates and specifics on a Iowa commercial clubs notice. No clear actions or entities to summarize into a full item.
An elderly Bedford resident was fatally hurt in a runaway incident involving a vehicle auction crew. The injured man suffered multiple leg fractures and was reported in serious condition at a local hospital.
The text notes high immigration and rising imports as signs of strong US prosperity, with historical context from 1837 1857 and wartime effects on migration. It discusses maple sugar production decline and adulteration issues, naval target score secrecy, and fiscal deficits raising concerns about year end finances and treasury balance.
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