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Ireton Weekly Ledger

Location

Ireton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1905

Page

7

Clash in Korean Straits Ends Rojestvensky's Campaign

A dramatic report claims Admiral Rojestvensky's Russian fleet was nearly annihilated in a sea battle in the Korea Strait against Admiral Togo's Japanese forces. Losses include at least 2000 men and multiple ships, with one cruiser reportedly boarded and sunk afterward.

Togo Jadmiral Rojestvensky Straits of Korea Kamimura Mogo Toge Nakimichoff Sissei Veliky Manchuria Rojestvensky Russia Japan Torestvensky Saddle Islands St. Petersburg Ile Shanghai Linehul Islands Formosa Ta Deronse Mara Straits Woron Togs Mieimy Fredistii Shins Shea Serebryniseff Purik Sea of Japan Veliky Poelken 1 Nebogatott Tokie Ta geTen Toro Bat i Tae Shing

Japanese Victory at Tsushima Decisive Naval Turn in War

Reports from Nagasaki recount Togo's squadron trapping Ro jestvensky's fleet in the Korea Strait. The Borodino and Orel were sunk, Veliky damaged, and several cruisers and escorts destroyed as Japanese forces inflicted heavy losses. The clash compounds Russia's strategic setback as Japan gains unimpeded supply routes to Manchuria.

The Merciless Grafters From Philadelphia Case

The article questions Philadelphia’s leniency to municipal thieves and critiques a bridge project. Mayor Weaver claims his plan will circumvent piers and stonework described as buff Roman Celttic, with concrete arches at each end. The bridge measures 2,817 feet with a total double track length of .7 miles and a height of 231 feet.

Philadelphia Weaver Connelmen Arch

Indiana Cigarette Law Sparks Widespread Legal Challenges

The piece details varied interpretations of Indiana's cigarette law with numerous suits in progress. Incidents include arrests for smoking in public places and a traveling man fined for ignorance of the law. It notes pending cases, a possible Supreme Court review, and broader concerns about municipal corruption and reform efforts in Indianapolis.

Losansport Indianapolis W. O. Gowery Court House Crand Supreme Court Supreme Court of United States Supreme Concert

Thebes Bridge Opens Across the Mississippi

Thebes Bridge completed by the Migacurl Pacific and partners opens across the Mississippi linking Memphis and St Louis. Ground broke July 8 1902 and first train ran April 18 this year. Cost about 8 million dollars with five Cantilever spans totaling 631 feet central span and many long approaches.

Thebes Migacurl Pacific Tron Mountain Cotton Belt Illinois “Central Chicago and Eastern Inois Mississippi Thoreday Busi- Rega Missouri Iulinois Joseph W. Polk Mississiipi Memphis St. Louis Foil Iess Central Chicago Illinois Portland Ce Menot

Great Bundes Turnfest in Indianapolis June 21 95

Thousands of visitors will attend the Bundes Turnfest in Indianapolis on June 21 95. The event, under Nord Americanischer Corner Bund auspices, will feature 2000 athletes from across the United States and teams from Germania led by Prof. Kessler of Stuttgart and twelve Italian Gymnastic Union members.

Indianapolis Hoosier Nord Amerikanischer Bund United States Constacite Turnerschaft Turners Prof Kessler Stuttgart Victor Emmanuel Italian Gymnastic Union

Minnesota Man Hangs Aug 15 Date in Crawford Case

Johnsen of Minnesota used August 15 as a hanging bar for Crawford. Crawford was convicted on April 18 at Elk River Minnesota for wardering Heine Lundeen. The crime occurred in November of the previous year.

V. Johnsen Minnesota D. Crawford Elk River Mins Heine Lundeen

Fragmented OCR Summary from The News on The Era

The readable lines mention a Russian leader Pobiedonosielf amputation in a good situation. Tornado activity in Texas and Kansas appears as a recurrent weekly feature. A horse show rewards the fastest entry passing a new millinery without shying. The text questions whether the Aquitable struggle seeks final word or final dollar. It notes reform promises often stagnate after initial talk. It cites yellow fever linked to isthmus and mentions Philadelphia reports.

Pobiedonosielf Texas Kansas Yellow Jack Philadelphia Ftiake Cir Serioul Phiadelphia Cas Dassal Sail Ir Joba Rookefeher Mothel Xan Patterson

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