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Newspaper

Ireton Weekly Ledger

Location

Ireton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1905

Page

6

Greek Premier Delranis Dies After Stabbing at Chamber Entrance

Greek Premier Theodore Delranis died after being stabbed by professional gambler Gherakaris at the entrance to the chamber of deputies. The attacker was overpowered. police report he was recently released from prison for murdering his wife. Witnesses counted thousands at the Red Cross station and the premier’s residence as the city mourned.

Theodore Delrannis Greece Santier Gherakaris Chamber of Deputies Thesssasin Delyzanis Gherakatis Tit O’ehock Firison Jrry Hed Cross Chamber of Beanfies Booy George Tatei An- Bou Athens Ithertkaris

Veterans in a Wreck Reported with Conflicting Fatalities

conflicting reports place deaths varying from four to five with several injured after a special train wreck near Guilen state. A telephone message lists Albion and Sweaper as killed while the Louisville office of the Southern Railway confirms a wreck at Albion eleven miles from Cold en sate.

Waisville Louisville Southern Railwer Bes Guilen State Albion Colden

Appeals Court Denies Clemency for Albert Tauder

The New York Court of Appeals in Albany refused to grant a stay of execution for Albert Tauder of Whecoort this week amid ongoing appeals. The decision leaves Tauder to face imminent execution.

York Court of Appeals al Saus Albert T_ taurder Eetate Axecurion Assesshou

Indian marriage tale with cross country ties

Fragmentary text notes a woman connected to an Indian artist, identified as the wife of A. Winnetaree. It mentions Mash gradested from the US and studies in Aciorer, with ties to Penns near Ivenia. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.

Art Pri Linnesten Stub Mapus A. Winnetaree Fmm Penns Ivenia

Unclear OCR fragment on August events and stock market

Fragmentary text references August actions and a stock market note with mentions of casualties and names unreadable. Content is garbled, limiting reliable extraction of people, places, or dates.

Fragmentary seaside note hints at signed presence

A garbled sea side fragment mentions a person named Mi MOMs and a possible presence at a post meet. The readable bits suggest a minor local note about attendance or evidence, but many details are lost in the OCR.

Formal Acceptance of Peace Talks Amid World War I Dialogues

The White House confirms both Russia and Japan accept the president's proposal to begin peace discussions. Ambassador Cassini and Japanese Minister Rogers Ikeda led talks with President Roosevelt, with plenipotentiaries to be named by each side. Meeting place and timetable are yet to be finalized as negotiations advance.

Racae Russia Nicholas Zormalis Aed Cassini Japan Gnally Mondarly Washington White House Roosevelt Count Cassini Rogers ‘Igikahira

Bigelow Sleeps in Cell at Fort Leavenworth

Milwaukee banker Frank G. Bigelow, numbered 4717, arrived at Fort Leavenworth at 7:40 Sunday. He consoled fellow prisoner John Specials, the counterfeiter, during a Riverside drive walk as the penitentiary loomed. If his health holds, he may move into Capt. Carter's old post as prison hospital clerk after a few weeks.

Milwaukee Fort Leavenworth Leavenworth Kan Frank G. Bigelow United States Penitentiary Riverside Drive John Specials Bigelow Carter

Fast Time Swift Trains Break New Work Schedule

A Pennsylvanian special set speed records on a Crestline to Fort Wayne run. Three miles in 12875 seconds near Elida gave a high speed, with a Chicago arrival three minutes early. From Pittsburg to Crestline a delays extended the trip, and Crestline to Fort Wayne covered 137 miles in 31434 minutes.

Swift Chicago Perr Werne, Land Pennsylvania Crestline Fort Wayne Elida Dennsylvania Ishoar Pittsburg Dela Ct Wayne

Fortune in Sticks Stolen in Boston Though Papers Taken

A suspected theft occurred in Boston as a robber took papers from under a pillow at a local broker. The documents included stock certificates for 1,905 shares linked to Henry W. Ingham and Enoch Reed, valued at an estimated sum. The items were reported missing during a trip to New York.

Boston Mass

Steamer Adrift in the Lake Harbor

A steamer became adrift and helpless in a lake harbor after drifting for miles. A search or chase by a man and others followed as officials attempted to regain control of the vessel.

Micheurix

New Potatoes at All Seasons

A brief item notes a crop update mentioning Aigai and paisa in relation to potatoes. The readable text hints at fresh harvests and seasonality without full details.

Aigai Paisa

Murdered by Robbers in Leadville Incident

A garbled report from Leadville Colorado describes a murder tied to robbers. The piece mentions attackers or escapees and references state authorities, but details are unclear due to damaged text.

Nemeation Sl Shooting Report Fragment

Partial OCR text notes a Nem ed shooting incident with unclear details and dates. Readable names are absent, but the fragment hints at a local crime event and investigation context. Further clarification needed to identify persons, locations, and timeline.

Mrs Myers Convicted in First Degree Murder Case

In Liberty Missouri a jury found Agnes Myers of Kansas City guilty of murdering her husband Clarence A Myers after a premeditated plot with her accomplice Frank Hottman. Hottman testified to the plan and described the brutal attack at the Myers home on May 10, 1904. He faces the death penalty.

Jory Liberty Mlo Agnes Myers Kansas City Clarence A Myers Satuhiay Ag Det Myersi

Mississippi River Flood Decline Brings Hope to Iowa Towns

The Mississippi River recedes after a sharp rise, easing fear in Alexandria and Muscatine as residents return home. Levees hold from Warsaw to Meyer while rail lines suffer washouts and bridges vanish, leaving rural deliveries disrupted and markets uncertain. A Keokuk bulletin notes trains resuming slowly with massive damage to bridges and roads across Iowa Missouri and Illinois.

Lowa Missouri Singis Gregory Iowa Burlington Keokuk Muscatine Mississippi

Bloody cattle rustling chase near Jackson Hole

A bloody running fight occurred near Jackson Hole Idaho as rustlers attempted to drive off about ninety head of cattle toward a railroad point. Ranchers organized a posse and pursued the gang for miles. two rustlers were killed and a settler wounded. Names given: Robinson and Lewis. Rancher’s name not learned.

Idaho Jackson Hole Wio Robinson Lewis

Nansen Questions Republic as Norway’s Best Form

In Christiania Nansen says a republic could suit Norway but cautions tradition and regional sentiment favor monarchy. He notes Scandinavian habits influence views on government while acknowledging democratic practicality.

Norway Christiania Sundas Oscer Fridtjof Nansen Republc

Peace Talks Delayed Awaiting Japan’s Timing

Russia waits for Japan to fix the time and place to hand over terms to Russia. The foreign office expects the delay to be brief. In a separate scene, fifty five Russian sailors were picked up near Mishima, twenty three from the Aurora, with ten refugees rescued in the same area.

Sc. Petersburg Russia Japan Mishima

Lowlands Under Water Floods Reach Inland Areas

Damaging floods spread along the Mississippi River as rising levels threaten towns. Weather and rainfall intensify the crisis with officials warning residents near Hann Mol and other riverside locales to prepare evacuations and seek higher ground.

Uibal Saene

Cashier Arrest Report From Trinidad Bank

A cashier at a Trinidad bank was arrested around midnight amid an alleged theft scheme. The suspect, identified as Pete, faces charges related to cash handling irregularities and suspicions of hidden withdrawals. Local authorities stated ongoing investigation and wallet-sized security checks.

Pete Cachier Chean Wes Dank Trinidad Cola Loviener

Fatal Car Plunge Drowns Three In River

Three people died and two others escaped a watery fate after a vehicle plunged into a river on Hashit street near Roosevelt. The incident occurred in Chicago with Norwegian residents noted. Government officials in New York were to be informed.

Aue Chiva

Fatal Live Wire Tragedy In Reokuk Claims Two Victims

Prominent local scene reportsOscar Yeager minute man for the Reokuk fire department was instant ly killed by a live wire during a Sunday rescue Walter Tucker suffered severe burns and may die after stepping on the same live wire while aiding a residence fire caused by the faulty wiring Yeager shouted as Tucker cried out and both were struck down by the electricity.

Reokuk Oscar Yeager Walter Tucker Yeager Tucker

Tragic Milwaukee Line Deaths Near Marion

Two men Alexander and Bincham were killed on Milwaukee tracks near Marion while sleeping on the line during a journey from Chicago to California. A third companion survived with injuries after a train struck them late Monday morning. the victims were worn from travel and sleep deprivation.

Marion Alex Alexander Arthur Bincham Milwaukee Chicage California Paralta Alexander Bingham

Farmer's Wife Burned to Death Near Waterloo

W T Schreck a prominent farmer near Waterloo found his wife died in a coal shed fire. The trunk burned away leaving only head and fragments. A coroner's jury could not solve the mystery but belief favors a tramp attack. Mrs Schreck came from a notable Waterloo family.

Waterloo W.T. &Ehrock Schreck

Bankers Oppose Insurance of Deposits at Iowa Meeting

State bankers clashed over a proposed plan to insure deposits and seek federal supervision. The Des Moines gathering rejected tabling a report by L. F. Potter and others who backed government backing for absolute depositor safety, while private bankers opposed it.

Iowa Bankers’ Association Tts Alliance of American Association Des Moines Hon. L. EF. Potter First National Bank of Harlan D. Lo Heinsheimer Mills County National Bank of Glenwood

Monona Harrison Canal Ditch Contract Let

Contractors awarded the Monona Harrison drainage ditch project by the joint boards of supervisors of two counties. About 23 372 712 yards will be excavated at a cost near 400 000 dollars. The work will reclaim 76 000 acres of wet land improving corn fields and follows a court ruling requiring bidders to post damages.

Monona-Harrison Onawa

Falls Into Hot Water at Sioux City Packing House

James O'Donnell of the Cudahy Packing Company fell 12 feet into a hot water tank at the Sioux City plant on his first day. He was badly burned but survived as the vat contained little water, and workers pulled him out after his cries drew help.

Lions City James O'Donnell Emelore Cudahy ‘Packing “Company Sioux City O'Donnell Chicago

Reward Offered for Body of Iowa Man Mills

The mother of F D Mills of Lehigh offers a 1000 reward for the body of Mills who built a school house and disappeared. Detectors search for Mills dead or alive as life insurance remains inaccessible until body found or seven year limit expires. Manson's well trouble prompts expert cleaning and a month of pumping to restore water supply.

Iowa F. D. Mills Lehigh Mills Manson

Man Found Unconscious after Threatening Note Incident

Glen Seiler of Sizanmer allegedly sent a four note to his sweetheart on Sunday night and after drinking, Miss Engledinger raised the alarm. A search followed and Seiler was found unconscious in the woodshed.

Glen Seiler Sizanmer Engledinger Gove

Causes Wife Arrest in Marshalltown Case and Milk Can Theft

A jolt in the Olson home at Marshalltown led to the arrest of Benjamin and Angie Olson's wife amid accusations she tried to attack him with a butcher knife. August Uteseh, a farmer near LeMasis, was tried for stealing a milk can. the judge deferred ruling to June 22. Also reported is the Des Moines based Jack and Jack securing first in a state tournament free-for-all in Council Bluffs, while a separate drowning occurred in the Little Sioux River near Linn Grove involving Rees Lewis, a youth of about 15.

Benjamin Olson Angie Marshalltown Hosdari Bas August Uteseh LeMasis Washington Townstin Alline Monday Jack Beshkles Council Bluffs Fes Moines Rees Lewis Airs Tom Lewis Little Bioux Linn Grove Svenins

Record of large Attendance and Receipts at Aireena Firemen Event

About 4000 paid admissions and total receipts near 9000 dollars marked the Aireena events in Coc cit Plus last week. Net proceeds after expenses will be allocated for debt service. Des Moines Commercial Club plans a voyage to review civic projects and improve town conditions with a visiting crew.

Wasa Efichteen Fireme Janket Trea Moines Commercial Club of Des Moines Sperm Iirokah Citiva Bocce

Chronological outline of the Russo Japanese War 1904 05

A dated timeline from Feb 1904 to June 1905 recounts the Russo Japanese War. It lists port declarations bombardments battles sieges naval actions and key movements by Kurino Kouropatkin Makarov Nodzu Yamaguchi and other leaders with dates and locations across Port Arthur Vladivostok Mukden and the Sea of Japan. The record notes the surrender of Port Arthur and the Baltic fleet's destruction.

Miniater Kurino St. Petersburg Chenulne Korea Kueslas Port Arthur Verlag Herietz Chewulne Cuar Mikado Sedul Masamypo Piteswo Kluchow Takushan Rengwangcheng Japa Yoshing Subkea Hatsuia Naushtan Datuy Ssimatse Japan Telissus Stackelberg Motlen Pass Fenshul Pass Nodzu Wolf Mountain Oama Kaiping Oku Keller Mellen Pass Tashtehao Sewebwang Yinkow Tomucheng Halcheng Yamaguchi Ysland Witseveft Ruzylan Rurik Keren Strait Anchanghan Eurok Anping AMR Liapang Yental Sha River Kouropatkin Kouropatkin Heaten Jen. i Gripenberg Sandapu Tsingocheng Ta Tass Ofyime Mukden Rossinns Tie Pass Linevitch Fakames Kalyuen Sea of Japan Roosevelt Russia Lhussian

United States Navy Rises to Second in World Power

Brassey’s Naval Annual shows US progress over two decades from a marginal naval power to a leading force. By end of 1905 the US trails Britain in battleships but outpaces Germany in battleships built and building, and leads in first-class cruisers with fifteen ships. Germany lags in tonnage, while France trails in overall numbers yet rivals in some classes.

Berch Brassey United States Italy Japan Russian France Germany Great Britain Amy Ins

Fires and flood woes spark wide loss across towns

A Oneonta blaze caused 50 million pounds in damage with twenty horses killed. A wagon load of griefs fled Owensville after a driver was reprimanded by his employer. A cloudburst near Rhea Oregon led to drownings including Mrs J Nuno and a child. London mourns MP Henry Charles Richands, born 1951, noted advocate of old age pensions.

Oneonta N.Y Owensville L. L. Pierce Washington W. I. Cooper Springfield Maia C. AL Niagara Falls Rhea Ore J. Nuno Tise

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