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Newspaper

Ireton Weekly Ledger

Location

Ireton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1906

Page

6

Susan B. Anthony Dies in Rochester at 86

Longtime suffrage leader Susan B. Anthony died in Rochester after double pneumonia and heart failure. Her death followed an illness beginning after a Baltimore suffrage convention trip with a New York banquet observed on her 86th birthday.

Susan B. Anthony Rochester ML Y Miss Anthony B. S.J Ricker Miss A Anthony Miaxoer J Butler Afiss Anthony Baltimore New York

Supreme Court rules witnesses must answer questions in paper trust cases

The Supreme Court on Monday decided that witnesses in the paper trust cases must answer questions. In an opinion by Justice Bichensa the court held questions are proper for proceedings. The cases originated in Minnesota and Wisconsin with Wisconsin filings dismissed for lack of jurisdiction and Minnesota actions proceeding against defendants.

Supreme Court Sears Justice Bichensa Paper Trust Minnesota Wiscor Wisconsin District of

Publicity bureau assures no coal price rise in New York

The newly created publicity bureau of the anthracite industry states that coal price will not be raised in New York City even if a strike occurs. A statement notes 9,008,069 tons are stored for consumers and that price stability is maintained regardless of labor action.

New York City Publicity Bureau Anthracite Overstors

Fugitive Shot by Sheriff Near New Castle

A fugitive convict, identified as 39 years old, was shot and killed Monday near Rimbaell, Nebraska while resisting capture. The shooter was Sheriff Fornn Owens of New Castle. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Logan Bussard Sheri Fornn Owens New Castle Rimbaell Tses Ho Sucian

Incomplete Crimea War Note Amid Casualties Secrecy

Fragmentary report notes unclear figures and unknown fates in a military conflict. Mentions St Petersburgh and gifts amid losses. Highlights secrecy around casualties and the difficulty of tracking outcomes.

Paris mine disaster toll rises in Courrières tragedy

Reports from Pas de Calais detail the Courrières mine disaster with 2 060 miners still trapped. Rescue efforts include 400 soldiers and officials visiting survivors families. funding pledged by President Fallieres and ministers. Authorities report 1 809 miners underground at explosion with pit distributions and varying rescues. one rescuer perished in gas. conditions remain dire as hopes wane.

Paris Coursiere Pas de Calais Sormace France Sylvester Gauthier Dubier Failleres Fallieres Layauers

Burlington Trains Wreck Near Akron Colorado

Two passenger trains Nos 1 and 14 collided two miles west of Akron on a curve. One crewman was fatally scalded, several injured, and the main line blocked. Fireman Bud King died, Engineer Hardy gravely ill. two mail clerks hurt. Dispatches cite possible missed orders as cause.

Burlinsten Akron Colo Deep Sur Sreman Saversnessen- Sars Chicago Denver George H. Sherwood Finsineer Hards Mo. Li Bud King Hardy

Gas Well Fire Hood Attempt Fails After Night Effort

A gas well six miles away burned fiercely as a large iron hood and piping failed to control it during a Saturday night operation. The hood and equipment were wrecked by the blaze, sending rocks and flame high into the air. the well has burned for miles, with intense heat affecting workers.

New Han

State Control of Tarins in Frankfort Foes to Gov

Fragmentary report shows a battle over state control involving Frankfort and Wy officials. References to a China state racing committee and a gubernatorial figure named Bec hint at a disputed authority. Multiple commissions are mentioned, including Matt.

China State Racing Frankfort Gov Bec Matt

Fragmented OCR Summary From Local Paper

An OCR fragment yields unclear text with scattered letters and numbers. The readable bits mention locations and dates in a garbled form with no coherent event detail to retell.

Refe Westerd Report on Gutagress Incident

An OCR fragment reports a disturbance labeled Gutagress with references to Bt Batt Pade Cry and Rage A Stiwert of Tene, noting a disorderly scene and possible involvement of multiple parties. The legible names suggest a local event or arrest report requiring corroboration.

Westerd

Battle of Mt Cafo Exceeds Philippine Casualty Expectations

Washington reports a major clash at Mt Cafo in the Philippines with heavy Moro casualties. The engagement involved the Sixth Infantry from Fort Leavenworth, with 18 Americans killed and 52 wounded, and 600 Moros said slain in the crater battles near Jolo. General Wood commends the troops for their actions and the costly victory over Moro fortifications.

Philippines Mt Cafo War Department Washington, D. C Navy Department Col. Andrews Army Headquarters Manila Interisland Zamboanga Philippine Division Ama Wood Taft Sixth Infantry Fort Leavenworth Anyrother Jolo Capt. Rivers Fourth Cavalry Lieut Agnew Sicth Infantry Gordon Johnson Signal Corps Ensign Cooke Capt. White Constabulary Col Duncan Azores

Inscription Decisions Set for Iowa Regiments at Shiloh

The War Department officially settles inscriptions for the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Iowa regiments at Shiloh. Each entry notes their line movements in the morning of April and their subsequent retirement, confirming their historic participation and final wording.

War Department Shiloh Iowa Alison Mues Taft Jones Lis

French noblewoman crushed under overturned auto on bridge

The chioness of Barberini, wife of the Marquis Man, was killed when the automobile she rode in overturned while crossing a bridge in the suburbs. The Marquis and driver escaped unharmed as the car fell fifteen feet into a ditch.

Chioness Barberini

Haines Resigns from American Society Post

Jonn P Haynes resigns after years as president of an American society in New York. He had led the group and will be replaced by a new manager. The move ends Haines tenure and signals organizational changes.

Jonn P Haynes Ican Sotietys New York Es Uaris Haines Feller Hoveristic

Local Market Errors Prompt 88 Year Quiet Closure

An unclear report mentions a local market event with an 88 reference and a quiet closure. The fragmented text references fare, days, and a person or group, but details remain obscured.

Two Prisoners Escape From Council Bluffs Bastile

Two inmates, Robert Vrooman and Harry Baker, escaped from the Pottawattamie County jail in Council Bluffs after four attempts in a year. They tore an iron table leg, used an iron brace wrench to remove taps, opened the bolted door, climbed a window, and fled to the ground. They are at large and charged with buvetarr.

Council Bluffs Bastile Pottawattamie County Robert Vrooman Harry Baker Thor Buvetarr

Memorial service honors D B Henderson at Upper Town University

A memorial service honoring D. B. Henderson was held at Upper Town University on Thursday. Hon. Geo. B. Perkins of Sioux City delivered the address praising Henderson’s character and legacy as alumnus, trustee, and benefactor. President Snanklin oversaw the services.

Geo Perkins Upper Town University D. B. Henderson Arions University Geo. BD. Perkins Sioux City Cal Penderson Snanklin Peter

Des Moines Boys Return Home After Train Misadventure

Des Moines youths Jack Young aged 11 Robert Young aged 11 and Cert Daily aged 16 started walking from Des Moines bound for Sioux City and reached Lake City where they were taken by Alarsnail Davis. They had walked eleven miles before boarding a train and were later returned to their homes.

Des Moines Jack Young Robert Young Cert Daily Alarsnail Davis Lake City Sioux City

Banker Arrested in Walla Walla Divorce Forgery Case

A former banker named H.C. Dre. was arrested in Walla Walla on a governor’s requisition and warrant. He faces five counts connected to forgery as part of a divorce-related case in Presmont County.

Bor Presmont Walla Walla Wash H.C. Dre Gov

Unclear OCR Report From Pierre Incident and Fire Demonstration

Fragmentary text describes a man named Charles Eirmst Blited es Ernst crushed by a horse while unloading from a freight car at Pierre. It mentions a move from Hinton to Pierre and a church audience in Fort Dedze where U S Cotin known as Father Cotiin burned a $1,500 misingage. A misreading line suggests carbofie acid mistaken for whisky leading to alcohol harm.

Charles Eirmst Es Ernst Pierre DL Ernst Hinton Plymouth Vun

Fragmentary note on student recognition and duties

The readable text hints at a tribute or acknowledgment for a student. It mentions a ceremony or recognition tied to a dean or supervisor and references increasing fare or burden amongCathodic students and a general sense of duty.

Road for Marshalltown interurban plan to Milwaukee line

Plan to connect Marshalltown with the Milwaukee system via an interurban. Hamilton Brown proposes a 3 percent tax to fund bonds and stock subscriptions, with a trust fund for interest. A mass meeting will be held where Brown will explain the proposal in detail.

Milwaukee Hamilton Brown Newton and Northwestern Marshalltown Ferguson Haverhill Brown

Percival businessmen sued for damages over shooting at Sidney

Gwen Cavanagh seeks 29000 damages from Henry Parkinson and nine Percival businessmen after an incident last month in which Parkinson shot Cavanagh in the hip during a dispute over Parkinsons wife. Cavanagh alleges a conspiracy to injure him and drive him from the country with others beating him with stones and sticks.

Percival Business Sidney Gwen Cavanagh Henry Parkinson Cavanaugh Cavanagh Parkinson

Miss Rose Byrne Sues Struble School Directors

Rose Byrne of Struble sues Fred Drallé Homer Mandelkow and others on Struble school board for 5000 dollars each claiming false arrest libel and slander. She was acquitted of disturbing the peace before Justice C. H. Jones in LeMars. The case is appealed to the State superintendent and set for April term.

LeMargs Rose Byrne Struble Fred Drallé Homer FL. Mandelkow Struble School ‘Board Offeliss Byrne Gable T . C. Hise Sherte Shel C. H. Jones LeMars

Assassination Attempt on Des Moines Official

Mrs. Elizabeth Jones secretary of the Iowa Humane Society narrowly escapes an ambush in Des Moines Friday night. Two shots fired as she returns home. she screams prompting the would be assassin to flee. Police describe a strong description from her as search continues. A second item reports a Trans Miss Elevator in Council Bluffs partially burned by tar on the roof. damage about 69006 dollars with insurance coverage. no grain stored.

Mrs. Jones Des Moines Fas Ultra Elizabeth Jones Des Moin Lowa Humane Snell Junes Ars Jones Council Bluffs Trans-Mississippi Trans-Slississippi Grain Company Omaha Work Tien

Horse Killed in Collision Near Treton

A Friday night head end crash between Alvin White and a Mr Johnson near Treton left White's driving horse fatally wounded within minutes. Both men attended a town party and rode horses when their rigs collided. The incident occurred as they prepared to return home.

Alvin White Mr. Johnson Treton Johnson Mr. White

Board Meets on Sioux City Plans and Cage Proposals

At a directors meeting of the Taiers Fairy Agsaghi the group discussed Sioux Civ plans and the Mare idee to reas doawas 4 ad genab cages TPA with 3 Sealine eagicity.

Board of Directore The Taiers Fairy Agsaghitink Oat Sioux

Mreck Mewe Dnecington Detentions Reported

A garbled report notes a date of Shypaday Dettmertes and a trial in a tradition, mentioning four men and a woman named Pheinah Tine tied up for hours. The text describes a large amount of clock and a violent scene with multiple injuries and a fatal outcome.

Shypaday Tisgapet Muring Quimey Hellany Pheinah

Statehood Bill Cut Leaves Arizona and New Mexico Out

Senate votes 72 to 35 to admit Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state under a pared measure and ship the Arizona New Mexico joint statehood issue back to the House. Republicans and Democrats clash over the final form while referenda and territory status loom, with ongoing fights expected in Congress.

Arizons New Mexico Senate Oklahoma Indian Asinghe House Congress New Mexico Bkoraker Clarke Arkans Positia Party Committee On Territories

Commission Reversal Ties Tariff Routing in Rail Fruit Case

The BEES Court reversed an Interstate Commerce Commission ruling on routing and joint rates for Californian fruit shipped East. The decision affirms that railroads may coordinate tariffs and routing, finds no competitive roads under the law, and notes that ending rebates reduced active competition.

Mmercs Inaw Californniran Fruit Growers’ Association Southern Pacific and Atchisong Interstata Commerce Commission The Commerce Commission Eed

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