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Newspaper

Ireton Weekly Ledger

Location

Ireton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1906

Page

10

Goll Convicted Former Milwaukee Bank Assistant Cashier

Henry Goll, ex assistant cashier of First National Bank Milwaukee, found guilty on 21 counts in U S district court. He misapplied about 250000 under direction of President Frank Bigelow. Bigelow now serving ten years at Fort Leavenworth testified and pleaded guilty earlier. Trial spanned three weeks with Bigelow corroborating actions. Goll remanded to U S marshal custody pending motion for new trial.

Bigelow Xow Sei United States Goll Frank G. Bigelow WHG Fort Lesverworth de Ravine Bizelow Det

Government funds for Indians fund transport bill noted

Government authorizes a 4.8 million dollar transportation bill to move Cherokee Indians to the Indian Territory. The case traces back decades to treaty disputes and court decisions, detailing federal responsibility for compensating eastern Cherokees once numbering about 16,000, now reduced by years.

Sovernment Arest Washington Dic Indian Territory Ava Soares “Court of the United States

Evidence Against Acenter in Direct Charse Case

Cambridge Daily Digest reports missing teachers and a brother-in-law claim direct charges against Erich Siuenter. Bremenbs in Chicago alleges evidence to convict the Harvard College administrator of arsenic poisoning Mrs Wuenter, sister of Brembs. The Cambridge police await Brembs to provide details, while Afuenter is sought on a murder arrest.

Afonder Cambrisse Maess Sagene GH Krembs Chicago Yao Erich Siuenter Harvard Coaliese Wuenter Bremb Cambridge Doles Brembs Afuenter

Automobile delays bank security in Painesville incident

An auto tied to the Dollard Savings Bank of Painesville halted Monday amid an attempted bank break in. The First National Bank of this city reported cash losses of £290,068 as the event unfolded. Elsewhere Manila reports federal detachments clashing with Indians in the Garitlara valley, with several Puissenes killed and troops suffering casualties.

Pania Painssvilie O. Cleveland Savings Bank of Painesville Grah Rnasitemebiie Manila Garitlara Sacna

Rotaway Coaches in Ditch Near Fore Creek Mongar

Two ghosted cars detached from the rear of a silver Prom Central train near Fore Creek Mongar. They slid down a grade, derailed, and several passengers were affected. Rescue crews attended the scene and the incident is under investigation.

Fores Creek Mongar Twentz

Chicago executive held on conspiracy charges at Tombs

Gustav EL Sorrow, president of the defunct Hage at Amierigpa in Chicago, was arrested Sunday and held at the Tombs Monday in lieu of $000 bail awaiting extradition after being charged with conspiracy.

Chicaree Benker Gustav EL Sorrow Presi Amierigpa Chicago

Tipes of Longe Life in Trientown Birthday Celebration

A readable fragment mentions celebrants in Trientown tied to a birthday event. The text highlights long life themes and names associated with the celebration, but essential details and context are missing.

Trientown

Thabitic te am 40 bree Soe Oc D280 Top

The readable text is fragmentary with unclear names and specifics. It mentions a date and a group but lacks coherent details to identify persons, places, or events. No definite action or outcome can be determined from the legible portions.

Prater Em Gee CoB Henz Seethow Ta

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Prater Em with CoB and Seethow. unclear events, names, or places are partial and unverified.

Moeveay Tome Byperge Ps Tt Prater Em

France Crisis Near Reinforcements Pour Into Paris

Paris endures rising military presence as Premier Sarrien warns against disorder and labor strife. Special trains bring in troops while the city prepares for possible measures. Seven thousand municipal gas workers vote to refrain from striking, easing fears of a city blackout.

Paris Sarrien France Tivoli Vauxhall Revolutionary Party Chavos du Mars Munnicipal Lsht

Muenter Still At Large As Police Trace Visits

Police report that Erich Muenter, Harvard instructor in German, remains at large after the mysterious death of his wife. Investigators learned he visited his mother and a sister in Monravis, California, shortly after leaving Chicago on April 20. Cambridge police had not yet arrested him by late Sunday.

California Cambridge Erich Muenter Harvard Munter Monravis, C Chicago

Heavy Damage Near Naples From Mountain Mudslides

Reports from Naples detail widespread destruction after torrents of mud washed from Mt Vesuvius during last week's heavy rains. The flood flooded homes, forcing residents to escape via windows as woods and debris blocked access. AL Pacciane, a town with about 800 inhabitants, suffered substantial damage.

Naples Mt Vesuvius AL Pacciane

Father Sherman Leads March Following His Father's Route

Chattanooga Tenn Father Thomas Sherman son of General Sherman and priest in the Catholic church arrived at Fort Oglethorpe Sunday marching. He will begin a trek accompanied by two detail of the Twelfth Cavalry following the route of his father's famed march to the sea. The cavalry will go with him to Atlanta and at Fort Fau Pherson another detail will guide him to the sea.

Sherman Chattenooga Tenn Thomas Sherman We. T. Shermen Fort. Oglethorpe Atlanta

Ex Gov Boyd critically ill at home in Omaha

Ex Governor James E Boyd, 72, longtime Nebraska figure in packing, business and politics, lies critically ill at his Omaha residence. He is the state’s only Democrat to reach the chief executive post.

Boyd Omaha

New York Fund Total Near Two Hundred Thousand

New York contributions for San Francisco relief totaled just under 205000 dollars while New York City efforts remained modest. the drive highlighted ongoing fundraising as the nation aided the stricken area.

York New York San Francisco

Police Chief in Mlessa Faces Unclear Charges

Fragmentary notes describe a police chief in Mlessa and an Odema station, with references to a December pretrial matter. The garbled OCR limits clarity on charges, dates, or outcomes.

Mlessa Stn Odema Uicteber Rmaessdieres Lice Man

Cube 13 Ald San Prendon Havens: duced in

Fragmentary OCR item discusses alleged appropriation related to Cube 13 Ald San Prendon Havens with unclear details and missing context. No clear persons or organizations fully readable.

Ald San Prendon- Havens

Mittabaes Newianer Cha Pittelung

A fragmentary report mentions a GSM plant and local arrangements. Names and places are unclear, but the text indicates a discussion of facility setup and related details in the area. Further readable specifics are not present in the fragment.

Pittelung

Frisco Recovery Promises Harmony After Disaster

San Francisco residents committees and army representatives meet to restore order after the great disaster. Archishop Riordan urged harmony while electric streetcars resume service. The first building permit was issued for a twelve story steel structure by Thomas Mares, as finances show subscriptions totaling over 5.4 million dollars with additional pledges.

Frisco San Francisco Riordan Citizens’ General Committees Schmim Thomas Mares Oriv Py Ieat

Pure Food Warning For Ohio Grocers

Ohio grocers are warned by State Food Commissioner Ankeney about fruit flavors and fruit extracts. A circular notes the recent law covers flavors as well as extracts, targeting mislabeling and substandard products.

Ohio Columbus Ankeney Deelers

Burning Oil Pipeline Break Threatens Town

An Atlantic Refining Company's pipe line broke along the Chester pike twelve miles from Philadelphia with oil catching fire. Fire destroyed a Dennene Bec Worsted Company and a toll gate house while workers cut the trolley bridge and wires to halt fumes and protect fire crews. the blaze threatened nearby Lesparville.

Locomotive Explosion Kills Engineer and Two Others

An eastbound freight locomotive exploded at Ducktown station on the Pennsylvania Railroad, killing engineer Hillel and Harrisburg singer J. F. Gooden. Fireman G H Léfever and brake man T. J Wellower were fatally injured. Cause under study, theory suggests a dropped dynamite stick on the tracks.

Hillel Harrisburg J. F. Goodensinger G H. Léfever T. J. Wellower Ducktow Tower Steston Pennsylvania’ Railroad Duat

Rich Picking Ty Ashes Relic Hunters Do a Good Business

Relic hunters reap a rich harvest in Chinstown San Francisco digging among ruins of Japanese and Chinese bazaars. Many visitors from across the bay explore the area formerly inhabited by Chinese, finding relics that yield more than the labor deserves.

Chinstown San Francisco Bay

Hobson Wins Sixth District Democratic Nomination

Late returns from the Sixth district Democratic primary confirm Capt. Richard B. Hobson as nominee for Congress over incumbent John H. Bankhead. The result signals a decisive victory and changes the candidate lineup in the Birmingham area.

Hobson Saic Birmingham - Aja Richard B. Hobson John H. Bankhead

Fire destroys five houses in Menomonee Falls area

A blaze Tuesday in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, destroyed five houses and caused an estimated $50,000 in losses. Authorities believe the fire began with an explosion in the rear of a store, though details remain uncertain as investigators inspect the scene.

Menomonee Menomiones Wis

Strikers and France Rail Dispute Reported

Fragmented clippings describe labor actions and railway tensions. Names and places are unclear, but references to strikers, France, and rail lines hint at disruptions affecting business and transport. Details are garbled but indicate ongoing conflict between proprietors and workers.

Prietaed fae Boyden Se Per Wiiein A Srewer

A damaged OCR fragment mentions Boyden and a sewer project with unclarity. Names and places are incomplete, making specific details unavailable. The readable portion hints at a municipal or public works item but lacks a clear action or outcome.

Prietaed Fae Boyden Per Wiiein A Srewer Fexmesty Ivemite Ad of Wa Yi

Desperate gambler Rogers hunted after forging spree

The Council Bluffs brief reports Jack Rogers, latest so called fortune seeker, is wanted in Glenwood for swindling Thomas Smouse out of about 32000 and accused of passing a forged check in Omaha. Returning from four months as a southbound fugitive, he was captured near Cresco, then linked to notes signed by Smouse and Corniel. His bold misdeeds included skimming county rights, running a collection agency, and managing a skating rink while linking victims across Nebraska and Texas.

Council Bluffs Jack Rogers Pottawattamia County Rogers Glenwood Thomas Smouse Omaha Gertrude Hough New Orleans Fort Worth Tex San Francisco Council Cres- Reals Smouse A. Glenwood Bank

Unknown Man Slain After Restaurant Run-In

An unnamed man, refusing to pay for a meal at the Hugh restaurant in Ottumwa, engaged in a pistol fight with Officer George Bradley. He fled to a grain elevator water room, where Constable George Blount shot him dead as he threatened a waiter. The stranger had no identifying papers. police suspect he might be one of two men known as "Towa Blacky."

Offeer Chramiya Mme Hugh Ottumwassaman George Bradley George Bloon Bradley Anst Bradley Blount Towa Blacky

Council Bluffs Woman Fires Shot in Family Quarrel

F C Smith was shot Monday in Council Bluffs by his wife after a quarrel involving his mother in law. The bullet struck his left leg near the thigh joint but is not expected to be fatal. The couple had served notes for him to leave as Smith allegedly caused trouble at home. Smith reportedly smashed a door with a hatchet and struck the elder woman. the wife then fired when food was set on the table.

Council Bluffs F.C. Smith Smith

Miss Byrne's Lyhet Sut Special Case and School Board Suit

A defamation suit filed by Miss Rose Yrme, a primary teacher, against D D Hamer Fred Dralle and WG Mandieken of the school board seeks damages for slander and assault allegations. The case will be heard at Mars Court during the April term opening April 30. The Moré & Antraws Creamery of Manchester has secured a government contract to supply 4,000,000 dollars worth of butter to the navy.

Miss Byrne Iowa Navy Moré & Antraws Creamery Company Manchester United States

Hart Train Accident Rattles Town

A Train collision left Hart with a foot injury after a freight train struck him near Love City. The incident disrupted travel as onlookers watched the mishap unfold during a busy afternoon.

Revival matings at Boone delayed for four weeks

Fragmentary notice reports Oliver revival matings facing bermin probtems at Boone for a four week extension, with a return projected around Wey 5. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Miers Oliver Bermin Boone

Fatal accidents and drownings in Devonport events

Several distressing incidents occurred at Devonport on Thursday. Miss Margaret M. Gorman drowned after falling into a cistern. Mrs. Hannah Nielson died of apoplexy at work in her kitchen. William Frieholdt died in his rooms after falling unconscious from uraemia. Henry Kuhlemann and Thomas Gallagher had fingers blown off by an oxygen retort explosion in a stereopticon. Thomas Sergier, a tramp, was knocked from a moving train, dragged along, and hospitalized with serious injuries.

Devonport Margaret M. Gorman Hannah Nielson William Frieholdt Henry Kuhlemann Thomas Galgher Thomas Sergier Witton

Funeral rites for Duncan Ross the aged pioneer

Duncan Ross aged 94 died at home of his son and funeral services were held at Akron Baptist church. The Masonic order led the burial procession to the grave. Born November 27 1811 in Nigg Rosshire Scotland he immigrated to America in 1856 and lived in Steete County Minnesota. He and his wife had thirteen children with five sons and two daughters surviving.

Akron Duncan Ro C. A. Blackman Masonic Duncan Ross Nigg Rosshire Scotland America Steete County Minn

Pearl Button Factory Fire Near Burlington Wrecks Dutton Plant

A late night blaze damaged the Dutton factory at the Mair Brothers complex in Oquawks Illinois near Burlington. The fire destroyed the building and its fine machinery with limited insurance coverage and no adequate firefighting means at the time. The Pearl button industry long relied on upper Mississippi river mussel shells for processing.

Oquawke Burlington Dutton Mair Bros Oquawks Iil Mississippi Sana

Hand Crushed In Machine At Iowa Falls Plant

Frank Shillite, a Des Moines Falls and Northern roundhouse employee, lost part of a hand and a finger after a planing machine drew his hand into machinery while wiping away debris with a branch of avesta. A fellow worker stopped the machine in time to prevent further injury.

Frank Teave Falls Iowa Falls Frank Shillite Des Moines ShHlite Avesta

Fire Rips Ottumwa Dry Goods Building On Main Street

A blaze at 9 35 Friday night gutted the J. E. Chase Dry Goods Company on Main Street Ottumwa. Fire spread rapidly to adjacent W and Donelan Dry Goods and First National Bank buildings. Loss estimated between 75 908 and 106000 with insurance not disclosed.

Ottumwa J. E. Chase Dry Goods Company Main Street W. 3 Donelan Dry Goods Company First National Bank

Mrs Byron Preston falls from Des Moines bridge

Mrs Byron W Preston wife of Judge Preston of Oskaloosa fell twenty five feet from a Des Moines street railway bridge Monday night. She was picked up semi conscious with no bones broken but remains in serious condition from the shock and possible internal injuries. Morningside College endowment secures 2006000 with Carnegie grant 50100 pledged upon matching funds.

Byron Judge Preston Oskaloosa Des Moines

Six arrestees in Harrison County jail on box Cara break in

In Logan, six men identify themselves including Harry Wilsaqn Frank Smith and Mike earns facing charges for breaking into a box Cara at Missouri Valley. Cantril to rise from fire wreckage as business district plans rebuild after a third blaze in eight years. Walter Kiefner, 25, fatally stabbed by Italian laborer in Muscatine. attacker fled and victim remains hospitalized.

Arpestat Harry Wilsaqn Frank Smith Madizon Corts Mike Earns Frank Boyte Corke Lewie Harrison County Logan Missouri Valley Walter Kiefner Muscatine Kiefmer

Mapleton Meeting Set by County Superintendent

The Mapleton local gathering is announced for Saturday May 5 under County Superintendent FL EL Lark. A separate note records the capture of an albino reptile and mentions names like Captere Albine Gopher and A F Reth, with farming ties near Council Blats.

Mapleton EL Lark Mapleton Nett Albine Gopher A. F. Reth A. Ripa

Congress Debates Rates and Pacific Relief Bills

The Senate and House pass and debate Indian and Alaska appropriation bills, rail and coastwise rate acts, and a $300,000 Mare Island navy yard request. Emergency funding aids San Francisco sufferers, with extensive discussion of tariffs and labor employment amid ongoing calendar votes and pension approvals.

Senate Congress Alaska California Colombia Candier Miss Afe- Dawson Iowa Gandler Mara Island Navy Yard Rock River Rock County Mtr Bpooner Bailey Interstate Commerce Commission Mare Island Navy San Francisco Mfr Burn Leva Tari Boutell Sulzer Marig Atr. Simms Spooner Tthag Clapp Willams Mare Island Navy Yard Dassad

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