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Newspaper

Ireton Weekly Ledger

Location

Ireton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1905

Page

2

Beep Beef War Moves Toward Public Clash in Chicago

Independents claim a 3 million dollar fund to challenge the Big Five beef combine. A federal grand jury in Chicago opens March 20 to investigate the industry and public claims. Schwartzchild & Sulberger, a major independent, operates plants in Kansas City Chicago and New York. Independent packers held meetings in Kansas City to plan offensive and defensive actions.

Chicago Newa Beef Cial Federal Grand Jury Schwartzchild & Sulberger Kansas City New York

Unwilling Witness in New Jersey Trial Tells of Elopements

In New Brunswick, New Jersey, the trial of J F P Contors, former minister and ex pastor of Conklin Methodist Episcopal church, centers on assault and battery charges by his wife. Miss Julia Bowne, the reluctant witness, refuses freedom while awaiting the case and admits continued attachment to Cordova despite arrests after two sensational elopements with her.

New Brunswick N. J J. F P. Contors Conklin Bethodist Episcopal Church of South River Blackaanith Mies Julia Bowne Cordete Cordova

Fire Devastates Mankato Block Est Loss At 25000

A major fire destroyed Glass Block in Mankato causing an estimated loss of 25000. Two adjoining buildings sustained damage and firefighters prevented further spread after snow slowed efforts. Insurance partially covered the loss.

Afesakato Mina Cotemad Br Insurance

Train wreck injures ten near Fountain Colorado

A southbound Missouri Pacific passenger train collided with a Denver Rio Grande Northbound train at Fountain on Monday. Ten persons were injured with serious injuries to Conductor J Creighton dining car attendant Charles Richardson of Buffalo New York and Hichardson among the injured.

Golorads Springs Colo A. Missouri, Pacific Rio Grande Col Fountain J. ©. Creighton Charles R. Richardson Buffalo Aims. Hichardson

Statesmen Honor Late Senator William Bate in Nashville

In Nashville Tennessee a large assembly of legislators state officials and military escorts gathered in the hall of the house of representatives on Monday to honor United States Senator William Brice Bate. The body lay in state earlier on Sunday drawing an estimated crowd of about 25000.

Neshville Tenn United Confederacy State Guard Washington House of

Woman Likely Murdered in House Fire Case

A woman is under arrest as a murder suspect after shots were fired Sunday evening. Neighbors reported a break in and a fire that destroyed the house, with evidence suggesting the woman borrowed items prior to the crime.

Eurskicas Nance Belind

Gesos Banking Capers Attributed to Eight Robbers

A fragmented report notes a bank crime involving eight men wearing masks or blurs and fleeing the scene with stolen items. Details remain unclear due to OCR corruption but indicate a coordinated robbery. Local authorities pursue leads.

Ne Gpra Sessoon for Preacy

The article notes a season event in Preacy with local figures and a planned meeting. Details are fragmentary but indicate civic or education related scheduling and community participation.

Japanese Telegrams Report Massive War Casualties and Captures

Tokyo сообщает через японскую миссию, мартовские телеграммы раскрывают цифры по Шакхе. П prisoners свыше 40 тысяч включая генерала Нахиныв. пленные русские 23 500. общие потери 90 000. добыча оружия и боеприпасов, вагоны, лошади, продовольствие. боевые операции против российских сил продолжаются у Хунхосада и вокруг Мукден.

Gompers Links NY Interborough Strike Failure to Violated Agreements

In Baltimore on Sunday Samuel Gompers of the Federation of Labor blamed the Interborough Fairwayden strike's failure on workers breaking their contracts with the company. He said honoring agreements is the key objective for labor organizations and that violation of agreements caused the strike.

Baltimore Organized Labor Samuel Gompers Federation of Labor Interborough Fairwayden New York Mr. Gomers Emplore Emplorer Canfon

Denver Tragedy Follows Defeat in Suit and Vow of Vengeance

In Denver a man enraged by a losing lawsuit vowed to kill his foe and family. George Schistlar, a teamster, armed with a ride Sundar, killed three men and wounded others. one man missing after the melee amid a deadly confrontation. Kentucky court of appeals refused a writ to restrain a Payette circuit judge from presiding over a murder case involving townspeople.

Denver Cole A.ful George Schistlar Kentucky Frankfort Kentucky Court of Appeals Thay Wri Hargis Brothers Breathite County Payatta Cockrill Jarksor

Ohio Racing Official James Fleming Dies by Suicide

James W. Fleming, a twenty year assistant secretary of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture and a director of the National Trotting Association, shot himself at his Columbus residence Saturday night after a period of ill health.

Ohio Racing Binisesr Columbus James W. Fleming Ohio State Beand of Agriculture National Trotting Association

New York Subway Strike Reaches Calm Despite Recall

In New York the subway and elevated railway strike nears the acute phase end with trains running Friday and reinstatements totaling about 300. Many old workers return as 20 strikebreakers arrive. company says under half of the strikers will be rehired, while police face potential duty as tensions ease.

New York Otttelais Rew Scranton Wilkesbarre

Big Fire Destroys Davenport Bros Plant at Norfolk

A large fire gutted the Davenport Bros cold storage plant in Norfolk Nebraska, a Sioux City Iowa concern, destroying the second floor where a stove started the blaze. The 22 000 dollar loss was partly insured for 8 000. Walls collapsed five hours after ignition. The Norfolk foundry nearby was saved as a terrige wind carried embers. The building held 40 000 egg cases 60 tons of ice and many barrels of apples.

Norfolk Neb Davenport Bros Sioux City Bre Vriday Terrige EL 4A Insane Hospital

Assassination at Wichita Casey Slain by Creditor

James Oliver shot and killed J C Casey, head of Casey Wholesale Mercantile, in Wichita Friday. Oliver, owed 23000 from the failed Casey Garst Mercantile Co, sought repayment during reorganization after arguments with Casey, then surrendered to police. Casey, a church figure, was prominent locally.

J. Oliver Wichita J. C. Eser Csesey Wholesale Mercantile Company James Oliver Oliver Casey & Garst Mercantile Company Casey Olver

Explosion in St Petersburg Kills Eight in City Center

St Petersburg report states four men and four women were killed by an explosion at 4 AM on Vosnsky Prospect near Bolhanevsky Street facing the Isaac Cathedral. The blast, blamed on an anarchist device, killed those who intended to use it and destroyed the apartment building interior.

St. Petersburg London Daily Mail Ai Vosnnsky Prospect Bolcheinmarshair Isaac Cathedral

Indianapolis readies drive to test new liquor law

The State Anti Saloon League plans a thorough test in Indianapolis to push the new saloon law. Proposals would drive intoxicants from the city through a petition backed by a majority of Centra Town voters.

Tndianapolis Ind State Anti- Salson League Indianapolis Centar Town

Edmonton man sentenced for partner murder near Lesser Slave Lake

A man identified as Fouad Gaitty is killed on a trail near Lesser Slave Lake. The accused Charles HingFriday was sentenced to hang in Farm Saskatchewan on May 1 after a reprieve request was filed. Fire in Philadelphia destroys upper stories causing substantial insured loss.

Fouad Gaitty Edmonton SN. W Charles Hing Hayward Lesser Slave Lake Fes Farm Saskatchewan

Fragmentary Local Item Unclear Readable Fragments

The readable portions show scattered text about SR to TE and a reference to 21 3 i9 whe but no complete details or context available. Further content is needed to determine event, people, or location.

Fiaur Collapses Amid Unclear Event Report

Fragmentary text reports a collapse involving a person named Fiaur and a second individual with initials or garbled identifiers. Details are unreadable, leaving the incident and context unspecified. No confirmed location, date, or outcome can be determined from the readable fragments.

Henry ivrin. Tournaiist Deak Nas i aetleair

Fragmentary OCR text provides few readable facts about Henry or events in Tournai. The passage mentions names and places in unclear form, with no coherent narrative or dates to summarize.

Henry Ivrin Deak Nas i Aetleair Adh

Took a Shot at Him Act Sim Ia

In a brief skit or visual gag a performer imitates firing at a target or mocking a confrontation. The scene centers on mock danger and theatrical humor rather than real threat, with emphasis on timing and audience response. The piece sketches a caricature of bravado and comic misfires.

Thayer Evangelist Faces Bigamy Warrant in Iowa City

Hubert Leroy Thayer, noted evangelist, evades police with a warrant for bigamy. Claimants include Mrs Summers of Story and a letter from Mrs Jennie Barnard Thayer of Minneapolis alleging a prior marriage. Thayer allegedly used prayer to sway women.

Stoux City Hubert Leroy Thayer Tisker Mrs. Summers Mra Jennie Barnard Thayer Minneapolis Rorrial Thayer

Bankruptcy filing cites mixed assets and liabilities

A person in bankruptcy was filed Friday with the clerk of the United States district court by Vare A. Chirk a mining promoter from Duine Hesenecated his Ba ies at ii B. The failure ures In Alabama were Lis part.

Springfeld United States District Court Vare A. Chirk Alabama

Unclear OCR Summary Card

The readable words are fragmentary, lacking identifiable events or names to form a coherent news item. No verifiable action, date, venue, or participants can be determined from the text.

Eladietph trrante: a Respite

Radoipa and Petacrire amid a Uae respite assignment. Unknown sources report minimal readable details with fragmented names and places, offering scarce context. Further text is required to confirm roles, dates, or outcomes.

Somali coast town falls to attackers and inhabitants slain

Report from British East Africa describing an assault on Meskis on the Berdig coast by Semanix forces. The town was annihilated and its inhabitants killed. Details remain sparse about the victors and exact dates.

British East Africa Meskis Berdig Coast

Stabbing at Sioux City resort ends in death

Joe St Pierre was killed by George Coffey in Emma Rebble’s resort at 506 Pearl Street Sioux City after a quarrel over Rebble. Coffey surrendered to police. witness Emma Rebble described the confrontation and the fatal knife blow over the heart.

Patal Sioux City Joe St. Pierre George Coffey Emma Rebble Pearl Street Coffey St. Pierre Emus Rebbie Coffer Chen Coffer St. Fierre Joe George Coffer

Big Conference Closes at Sioux City Missionary Meeting

The joint northwest Iowa and South Dakota Afethodist Episcopal convention ended in Sioux City with 900 delegates. Resolutions urged united active work by youth, Sunday schools and church departments to raise funds and aid mission efforts. Addresses from several field missionaries inspired a strong mission spirit. Bishops Andrews and McDowell attended.

Toterstate Missionary Convention Sioux City Joint Missionary Convention Northwest Iowa South Dakota Afethodist Episcopal Church United Andrews Bure God McDowell

Farmer Loses Arm in Farm Machinery Accident

Lewis Anderson a 2 farmer from near Webster County lost an arm Monday when his hand was caught in a corn shelter roller while feeding corn. The machine had to be broken to free him and his shoulder was amputated. In Grant, Mrs. Robert McCue found her 2 year old burned to death and an older child sleeping beside the fuel with flames close. mother suspect of neglect.

Lewis Anderson Brauhops Webster Cty Coma Hetter Bert Robert McCue Grant

Veteran Iowa jurist Judge Wakefield dies at 65

Judge George W. Wakefield of the district court died Friday night at his Sioux City home, aged 65. A veteran jurist and ex president of the Iowa State Bar Association, he had served 19 years in the Fourth Iowa district. His cancer of the liver worsened after illness of two months. He was highly respected by lawyers and the Sioux City bar.

Wakefield Siowx _ Oty George W. Wakefield District Court Legal Profession of Laws Iowa State Bar Association Ninth Street Sioux City Judge Wakefield Long Oiva

Seerley Assailant Krekel Arrested as Insane

Burling ton resident George Krekel, identified as the would-be assassin of Hon. John J. Seerley, is described as demented. Officers found notebooks denouncing Seerley and plans to strike. Krekel watched the Tama building for a week and will be turned to insane asylum authorities.

George Krekel Burlington John J. Seerley Seerley Kreke Tama Mr. Seerley

Grain Sale Sparks Panic at Council Bluffs Elevator Fire

An auction of destroyed wheat at a low price drew 200 plus teams to the Council Bluffs elevator fire scene where nearly 2 million dollars in property burned. Buyers rushed in with wagons and horses, ignoring safety as grain was sold at the stated dollar load price.

Council Bluffs Trans- Mississippi Grain Company

Diamond Rosser Marries Principal Witness Against Dennison

Frank Shercliffe a diamond robber and state witness in the Tom Dennison case wed Anon May Bergstrom of Des Moines in Marshalltown on a Saturday. License was initially refused for age concerns and later granted amid family opposition from Des Moines parents. Meanwhile a farm accident near Hatran injured John Johnson, and Gilbertville resident Valentine Heinen vanished under mysterious circumstances.

Frank Shercliffe Tandir Tom Dennison Marshalltown Anon May Bergstrome Des Moines Des Susie Byrnes Des Alpines Misa Bergstrom Ige

Judge sentences Ireland for felonious charge and costs

Judge Bask in district court Saturday fined Arthur CL Ireland, alias waitizer for the American Federation at Labor, for sassanit on Avel Munchison a machinist. He must pay a $20 fine and trial costs totaling about $100 and be jailed until the due costs are paid.

Bask Arthur CL Ireland Orwaitizer American Federation At Labor Sassanit Avel Munchison Dast Jaly

Tragedy Near Depot Leaves Proprietor Dead

Mrs. ALA. Richards, proprietor of the Toueus Ledger, was struck and killed instantly by a westbound freight while crossing the tracks near the depot. The deaf proprietress did not hear the train approach.

Ala. Richards Toueus Ledger Sire. Richards

Midland Neier to Cover Poultry News at Iowa Falls

A new journal in Iowa Falls titled Midland Neier will focus on poultry and stock reports. The paper aims to mark its appearance soon and serve poultry interests, though local news coverage remains limited.

Iowa Falls Boultry Northwest Journal Chich The Midland Neier

Joseph Strange Pred W Siranee Ad Co

Siniiune Mingux Wing and Denny Gait Warden both seized two dozen prairie chickers from Ravina in their possession near the sea. The incident was reportedly found mot zaitty by a jurys.

Toseph Siniuune Mingux Wing Denny Bo Kin Ravina

Local figure linked to ward residence in Bander County

A damaged transcript notes a person connected to Ward area, Bander County, with residence details and references to congressional discussions. The legibility is limited. no additional identifying facts or dates are clear from the readable text.

Foll Bloons ininter care ak Clathadia verdict

A Friday afternoon proceeding at Gavelock court yielded a verdict of acquittal in the Tekernyy tibet case. The court cleared the defendants after testimony and deliberation, ending weeks of legal contention.

Gavelock

Blackley Appears Among Troy Bros Cattle Near Oskaloosa

The article notes Blackley among the cattle herd owned by Troy Bros near Oskaloosa. It mentions no deaths yet and that veterinarians are trying to prevent the spread of the malady within the neighborhood.

Blackley Troy Bros Oskaloosa

Heating Plant Improvements Planned at Ackler Station

Reports indicate upgrades to the heating and electric lighting plant at Ackler are planned this spring. The project aims to enhance overall efficiency and reliability of the facility for ongoing operations.

Ackler Ipapr

Fercline Aid Sparks Unclear Pact Amid Turmoil

Fragmentary text hints at an aid pact involving Fercline and a confrontation. A later accident or incident is hinted with rising tensions and a notable event around a person named MM 1. The garbled lines obscure specifics of location and outcome.

Temple project approved for dome and monument work

A local body voted unanimously to erect a dome and monument temple in the area. Construction is set to begin within a few weeks at the site, with Mayor Fancola and council members supporting the project.

Fancola Divdae

Notable Figures in Early 20th Century Scandals and Science

Fragmentary report outlines a political assassination in Russia involving Grand Duke Sergius and the grand duke's widow remarks. It also covers Professor Jacques Loeb's physiology work, Judge Charles Swayne's impeachment outcome, Senator Thomas Kearns' Utah career, and British parliamentary leadership shifts. The article weaves disparate profiles, noting births, careers, and brief biographical details.

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