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Newspaper

Ireton Weekly Ledger

Location

Ireton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1906

Page

6

Hreteneekly Zedner Publisher Note

A brief publisher notation lists Hreteneekly Zedner Publisher at w38 BD Maynard confirming the name and address of the publisher involved.

BD. Maynard

Murder Case Shocks 19th Century Town Killing of Mabel Page

The report details a murder attributed to Onarius I Tucker in Lit Tweaday morning near Miagbe. Tucker collapsed discussing guilt before clergy and police. The bishop and church leaders comment on faith and justice as investigators pursue motive and suspect details.

Onarius I. Tucker Esa Ogineer Saath Pasece Gossir Sergscn Meni Wes Wee Wade Forbes Sara Tucker Roenaclogus Meade Mondey Tucker Berten Sgberben Sita

Explosive Factory Disaster Blows Workers Apart

A Lancaster Pennsylvania plant explosion at a dynamite factory along the Susquehanna River killed seven workers and left multiple others severely injured or unidentifiable. The blast tore bodies apart, with debris sent over two hundred yards and a smoke cloud covering the site. The plant, owned by C B H draftees Co of Pittsburgh, employed about a dozen workers at the time. several victims were identified and many more were rendered unrecognizable.

Lancaeter Susquehanna River Reniantin Meniamin Rineer Georges Rineer Fred Rive Phares Sheff William Punk John Garman Vhce Prasene Feore Fineer Martin C. BH Draftees Co Pittsburg Pennsylvenis Struc

Unified Labor Strike Shuts St Louis Building Sites

The St Louis Building Trades Council declares a general strike of bricklayers and stone masons on all active building sites after disagreement with master builders. Builders cancel the recently signed agreement as unions vote to strike. Employers largely stay neutral unless compelled.

St. Louis

Boy Heed as Firebug in Trinidad Mine Blaze

Accused arsonist Manual Martinez a Mexican mine worker was arrested Saturday in Trinidad Colorado on charges of setting fire to the tie mine owned by the Caia vaco Fuel and Iron Company. The blaze started the day after he was discharged from the mine three weeks earlier. Hundreds of miners fled as the fire burned fiercely with ore reportedly burning and fuel and iron company property damaged.

Trinidad Colo Manual Martinez Tie Enfieville Caiavaco Feel and Iron Company Martinez Broyverty Colarace Fuel and Iron Company

Unclear Bank Mail Enclosure Description

The readable text mentions The First National Bank of New and an envelope of checks but the rest is fragmented making it impossible to determine a coherent event, amount, or outcome. No distinct entities or actions beyond these fragmentary references can be reliably summarized.

First National Bank of New Riessit

May Capture Assassin in Mysterious Mrs Hinnen Case

In a cryptic report the 2940 story outlines a murder mystery surrounding Mrs Hinnen in the Bream Finder. A figure labeled 265 is cited as offering a possible solution to the crime.

Te Hinnen

Prince Henry in Anto Face

Court records note Prince Henry faces Anto in a notable confrontation as details emerge from arriving summaries. The briefing mentions "30 Spits to Weare" and references Tee RT OST in terse notes.

Prince Henry Anto

Devastating Ontario Storm Rips Hamilton Area

A ferocious second rain storm swept southern Ontario Friday, tearing through Hamilton at 4:35 PM for about 20 minutes. Widespread damage followed with downed poles, wrecked buildings, shattered trees, and disrupted telegraph lines. Streetcar service halted. several structures including the Deering Implement Co. warehouse and St Pauls church steeple damaged. Casualties were limited to minor injuries. no deaths reported.

Ontario Dundas Hamilton Ont Earty Deering Agricultural Implement Company Hamilton Vinegar Works Hamilton Club St. Pauls Erui Mans Mena Paris Woodstock London

Eight Die in Montana Mine Disaster at Rocky Fork

Anaconda dispatch reports eight workers killed at the Northern Pacific mine near Red Lodge Montana after a Wednesday fire, all victims of white damp. Rescue teams showed extraordinary bravery as bodies were recovered and two rescuers perished in the attempt to reach a trapped miner.

Mont Montana Northern Pacific Rocky Foard Red Lodge

Saving the State Capitol Fire by Gov Blanchard

Fire at the Louisiana Capitol nearly destroyed the building on Thursday night. Gov Blanchard and many legislators in night clothes aided by thousands of citizens and the fire department averted total loss. Damage estimated at 75000 dollars. the painting The Battle of New Orleans valued at 40000 dollars was ruined.

State Blancherd Louisiana Fre Senate Chamber Caapitol New Orleans

LeMars Girl Identifies Suspect in Assault Case

Josephine Willmes of Le Mars identified Walter White as her assailant after the attack on Thursday night. Sheriff Arendt suspects Ebenezer Davis, a negro with the Campbell Bros. show, matching the description and plans to bring him to LeMars for Miss Willmes to identify. Davis was found at Luverne with a revolver, riding in a circus car.

Josephine Willmes le Aears Walter White White Jackson Miss Campbell Bros Manhattan Kaw Skye LeMars Peter Arendt Luverne, Minn Josephine Widmes Ebenezer Davis Luverne Arendt Davis

G A Clark heads Georgia Te? Cedar Rapids officer election

In Boone the Georgia railroad encampment elected Charles A Clark Cedar Rapids as department commander with D P Swick Boone senior vice, Thomas Graham Gecorak junior vice, J H Hutchins Hamp ton medical director, Rev Jesse Bartett Shenandoah chaplain, Grenville Dudgs New York delegate, A F Haradon Marshalltown alternate. Officers for the Sons of Veterans named Addie Anangst Davenport division president M A Sargeant Boone junior VP Carrie Travis Newell treasurer Jennie H Trout Des Moines chaplain Sadie James Canterville. A 3000 to 3500 parade led by Capt E E Woodruff. 19000 delegates and visitors.

Cedar Rapids GA. RR Olivers Boone Charles A. Clark PL. D. Swick Thomas Graham Gecorak Ir. J. H. Hutchins Hampton Rev Jesse 5. Bartett Shenandoah Gen. Grenville M. Dudgs New York City A. F. Haradon Marshalltown Kirrie W. RR. C Addie Anangst Davennport M. A. Sargeant Carrie Travis Newell Jennie HH Trout Des Moines Sadie James Canterville G. A. RR Laws E. EB. Woodruff Sons of Veterans Fremont &. Gibson Mason City A. W. Weeks Denison H. J. Garrison John Rollins Grinnell Fred Hill Clear Lake A.L. Rogers Dubuque

Manila Police Force Reduced Plans Dismissals

Manila police force to shrink to 569 officers within three months with 200 Americans and 369 Filipinos remaining. 100 American policemen slated for dismissal as part of the adjustment.

Manila Fiapinos As & Jesuit Mafis

Striking miners clash with state constabulary at Ernest

In Ernest Pa a group of coal miners on strike confronted a detail of state constabulary along the Budalo Rochester and Pittsburg line early Friday. Eight strikers were identified as participants with three reported injured.

Ernest. Pa Budalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Ately

Trade with Japan Yields Largest Commerce in East

A department of commerce bulletin from Washington notes United States trade with Japan exceeds that with any other Oriental nation, with total value around 190.06 million dollars for the calendar year, highlighting Japan as the principal eastern trading partner.

United States Department Commerce Waesnington

Western League Schedule Set for Sioux City

Sioux City hosts Western League games in the near future with series planned for dates including the 17th 18th 19th and 23rd 24th 25th 26th. Teams listed include Mrinns and Ta lowing iss, with multiple matchups at local venues.

Lowing Iss Siouxity Dumne

Gria Commission Firm Fails In City Scandal

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a failed commission firm in New York with scattered names and garbled terms. The text hints at a public or official failure, mentioning a party and local dissipation without clear outcomes or dates.

Justice Livingston Launches Campaign Against Gambling

Justice J. L. Livingston of Saylor Township Polk County has begun a crusade against gambling. He pledged to act on information from citizens even without charges. The drive started with a filing against O A Weaver a druggist at Thirtieth and Walnut Des Moines for keeping a gambling house. Weaver was arrested Thursday by Constable Cleary of Saylor. He denied the charge when arraigned and bonded for appearance. The complaint cited slot machine plays for cigars candy and gum by youths at his store.

Justice Livingston Saylor J. L. Livingston Saylor Township Polk County O. A. Weaver Thirtieth and Welnut Des Moines Mrr. Weaver Cleary Savior

Alleged Forger Arrested in Wisconsin Connection

Sheriff Oleson of Fort Dodge captured forger Edward Klein in Waukesha Wisconsin where he is jailed. Klein had recently been an inmate at Hope hall on Hank S Coffin's farm. A Fort Dodge bank found two checks totaling 24 dollars signed by J S Rutledge son in law of Coffin who denies writing them.

Sherif Oleson Fort Dodge Edward Klein Waukesha Wis Klein Hope Hall Hank S. Coffin J. S. Rutledge Coffin W Rutledge

Drought Worsens in Fremont Area Amid Heat

Sidney report notes widespread drought with hay and strawberry crops failing and corn needing rain. Nearby regions have received showers, but continued heat could worsen conditions. Separate waiting area planned for women in the Sioux City money order office to reduce embarrassment. Theo Williams, son of Wim Williams, reportedly fatally struck by a Northwestern train near Council Bluffs, losing a leg.

Fremont Sidney Warner Sioux City Federal Building Money Order Theodore Wiliams Boone Theo Williams Wim Williams Northwestern Counci Bluffs

Bound over to grand jury in Burlington shooting

Dan Robertson, accused of fatally shooting his brother during a quarrel over wine, was bound over to the grand jury without bond in Burlington. The case proceeds as authorities review evidence and await formal charges.

Grand Jury Burlington Dan Robertson Aio Hong Grand Jun Bond

Bor Crowned at Resauqua in Des Moines River event

Ignorant report notes Rush Starr son of Attorney Jamis Ottumwa crowned in a river ceremony at Neosauqua.

Bor Resauqua Rush Starr Jamis Ottumwa Des Moines River Neosauqua

Unclear fragment from Mercer Creamery receivership notice

Partial OCR text references Cedar Rapiix Falurr Mercer Hardwood Creamery and Toney Snapping Company with mentions of receivers and a value of 308. Readable facts are minimal and no coherent event or outcome is established.

Cedar Rapiix Mercer Hardwood Creamery Toney Snapping Company Ansa

Fragmented Local Notice About Unclear Event

Unreadable OCR fragment describes unnamed action and local involvement with unclear dates and participants. The readable text hints at a disruption or incident affecting a group or location but lacks verifiable names or specifics.

Military Quarrel At Sheldon Ends Faltering Suspicion

A Wednesday drill at Sheldon led to a near clash between Captain Frisbee and Private Diamond. Diamond resisted orders to clean his gun and drew his weapon after Frisbee allegedly struck him with a sword, but friends intervened. Public sentiment favors Frisbee amid a tense incident in Company E, Fifty-sixth regiment.

Frisbee Diamond Sheldon Boles Fifty-sixth Regiment Wn.gg Eke Capt Frisbee Capt. Frisbee Capt

Tornado Damage Reported in Worth County

Widespread tornado struck eastern Worth County between 4 and 5 pm Wednesday causing heavy damage and injuries. Reports indicate at least 50 000 in damage near Bacust twelve miles north. Edward Thorson farm barn and house destroyed with all occupants hurt. James Sorenson barn and windmill blown away. Eldine ENings farm two barns and outbuildings demolished. Carrie Luros Louis Larson barns lost. D T Mannine residence blown down. Other damage suspected in area.

Wortheastern Winneshiek County Decorah Edward Thorson James Sorenson Eldine Enings Carrie Luros Louis Larson D. T. Mannine

Fourteen Doctors Graduated From Sioux City College of Medicine

The Sioux City College of Medicine and Surgery held its annual commencement Thursday night awarding diplomas to fourteen graduates. Rev. F. G. Pettinger of Shan Iowa delivered the commencement address, with orations by Dr. J. C. Clark Ir. F. G. Hope and P. E. Burns. The 14 graduates include G. E. Barr D. Burns P. E. Burns J. C. Clark Ir. F. G. Hope A. H. Hoyne J. B. Jewvell G. C. G. Kearns C. B. Mchaig B. R. B. Thompson D. A. Moore B. F. Wendell Ada M. Whaley and Adda B. E. Whatley.

Medical and Surgical College Sioux City P. E. Burns J. C. Clark F.G. Hope A. H. Hoyne J. B.jewvell G. CG. Kearns C. B. Mchaig BR. B. Thompson D. A. Moore B. F. Wendell Ada M. Whaley Adda BE. Whatley

Dying Milner's Heirs Face Missing Jewels Case

Executor fails to locate 32000 jewels left to heirs by Mrs. M. Tibbitt a miliner who died suddenly in Sioux City Police suspect theft at the bedside with many relatives present and a servant or attendant likely involved

England M. Tibbitt Sioux City

Drowning Victim Recovered After River Incident

A woman and a boy, both from Mansfield, Ohio, were involved in a Des Moines River drowning near the Milwaukee bridge in Gi lumine. The laborer woman was found Thursday morning after floating downstream with the river current aiding rescuers. The boy was recovered by fishermen further downriver.

T. A. Mackler Mansfield, O Des Moines Milwaukee Bridge Gilumine

Sunieal Receives One Year Penitentiary Sentence

August Sunieal admitted taking a watch from George Wright in Marshalltown Des Moines and was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary by Judge Jas A Howe.

Sunieal August Sunieal George Wright Marshalltown Des Moines Jas. A. Howe

Governors in Wreck Report Near Boone

Gov. Cumatinas and Gov. Albert 2. Cumaunns were in a wreck on the Newton and Northwestern Road near Boone on Wednesday. They were uninjured.

Gov Cumatinas Albert Cumaunns Newton and Northweere Boone Hie

Mapleton Firemen Join Maple Valley Festivities

Firemen from Mapleton join local celebrations as Maple Valley TEAC hosts the yearly event attracting thousands. Attendees gather for community pageantry and shared activities.

Fragmented OCR: unclear notice text from Urly Whe

OCR fragment mentions Urly Whe and mentions a watch or water related item. Readable names are scarce. no clear event, date, or organization emerges.

Frisco Quake Strikes As City Sizzles In Aftershock

A strong tremor centered on San Francisco and Oakland disrupted 24 hour night life with no damage reported yet. The quake follows April 18 disaster memories and caused water mains breaks and fires across the city. An estimated 300 000 residents were left homeless as fires burned and camps formed in parks and the Presidio. A census was taken for President Harriman and SP official Stubbs.

California San Francisco Oakland Pacific Coast San Prausisco Baye Presidio Miilitary EL EL Harriman Treatie J.C. Stubbs Southern Pacific James Horsburgh, Jr

Refugees and quake report head California relief and migration

The June camp census shows 13 088 in permanent camps and 2 533 in temporary city camps. Rations on May 31 served 1044 in Oakland Alameda and Lierkeler. 621 refugees in Los Angeles and 130 in Sacramento. Nearly 250 Chinese refugees were sent home on the Hong Kong steamer due to fire losses and non permanent resettlement. The California earthquake committee reports earthquakes arise from crust stress and rupture with the April 18 quake linked to a 185 mile rift from Point Arena to San Juan Benito County.

Oakland Alameda Lierkeler Los Angeles San Francisco Sacramento Vallejo Stoeckton Hongkong California Earthquake Investigative Committee Pardes Point Arena San Juan Benito County

Gas Law Challenge Tries Injunction Against New York

The Consolidated Gag Company of New York seeks a circuit court restraining order to halt a state gas tax law and fines argued to deprive profit. It offers to surrender excess collected funds over 80 cents during litigation if an injunction is granted. The suit contends the law makes gas cheaper locally while imposing heavy penalties for challenging it.

Consolidated Gag Company New York State of Tompsoy

Benxoa vell's Brook Carrrina Suneristead Play Grider

Maxwell of the New York public schools advises teachers to apply tighter discipline and control at month end. He urges consistent use of procedures to prevent delays and ensure orderly classes.

Benxoavell Eat Maxwell New York Publi Schools

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