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Newspaper
Ireton Weekly Ledger
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1905
Page
6
chaotic massacre near Warsaw as troops violated orders and fired on crowds during May Day celebrations. Workmen, women, and children were killed or wounded. several squadrons and cavalry clashed with protesters before infantry opened fire, causing a deadly stampede and widespread terror.
Mayor Byrne stated Chicago police will not authorize carrying arms by anyone, including Employers Teaming Association or strikers. Chief O'Neill added that police cannot stop armed suppliers if weapons are not concealed, clarifying legal limits during the strike.
In New York Abraham Levy argued that Nan Patterson faces a definitive choice of murder in the first degree or acquittal. He urged the jury to reject manslaughter and demand a verdict reflecting the true gravity of the alleged crime as Patterson defended herself against the Caesar Yoane homicide charges.
Brief services were held for the late Gen. Fics bugh Les at Mozdar Church of the Epiphany. A formal funeral will be conducted in Richmond, Virginia next Thursday. Many personal and official friends attended Monday’s services.
Detroit mourns the death of Allan Shald a well known capitalist and former partner of Zachariah Chandler Mosdary aged 13 reported amid a jumble of Chicago and Liver City market notes. The trial of To ann Hoch Blcebeard wife raurier rounds out a page of financial discourse and stock markers with figures like $4 655 noted, while Morday gustations on the Biewe Uitr stack market fa Shs partner stears.
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An explosion at the Missouri Kansas and Texas coal mine No 8 in Oklahoma left thirteen miners entombed. Rescue efforts moved slowly as debris and timbers blocked the shaft. Foreman William Ray said air anew may be possible, but officials fear all are dead. The entombed men were all married.
In Afankaio Minn the state's witnesses in Dr Noch's Gebhardt murder trial were called but the prosecution's strongest testimony failed to yield decisive results. The defense notes the defendant's changed demeanor since Friday. Identifications and alibi details faltered as key witnesses declined to describe noises heard and to identify objects at the scene.
A devastating tornado ripped through Laredo Texas and nearby areas killing sixteen people and injuring scores. Severe damage hit the Laredo Seminary complex with major buildings ruined and a miraculous teacher rescue. Reports also note shooting incidents in Claremore and severe bread shortages in Irkutsk with makeshift hospitals emerging from destroyed shelters.
An eastbound Southern Pacific train passing through Beowawe Nevada on Wednesday morning struck a group of about fifty Japanese men. Two were killed and several injured as the train plowed through the crowd in an entirely unexpected encounter.
Former Medina National Bank president in Medina, N Y, convicted of bank plot and feud incitement, facing six years' prison term. Sentencing deferred as authorities review the case and assess penalties.
In Columbia Maryland Gmer Matshury a TMS student was named to a novice canal commission. The announcement notes his appointment and outlines the expected duties and timeline for the post.
Fragmentary notes discuss population figures for the District of Columbia and related census data. Mentions a figure of 43.72 and a $45 amount, with references to federal funding or control. Language is garbled and unclear, but indicates discussion of census results and related governance.
In San Francisco the alleged scheme centers on forged demands to the city treasurer. The director El J. Smith is named in connection with the tainting scheme. Authorities say about seven thousand dollars in forged demands were cashable, revealing a broader tax shortage operating under cover of legitimate transactions.
The United States enters the Chicago teamsters dispute via an injunction by Judge C A Koblsaat. The order bars interference with Employers Teaming Company operations and prohibits street picketing or union action at the employer’s facilities. Twelve arrests occur for injunction breaches as courts hear requests to expand restraint to heads of unions tied to Scott Transfer Company.
Gen Fitzhugh Lee United States Army retired and Virginia’s prominent figure died at Providence Hospital Washington Friday night from apoplexy suffered on a Boston to Washington train early Friday morning. He was moved to the hospital where doctors expected possible recovery but deteriorated after 9 pm, dying peacefully soon after with full consciousness until minutes before death.
A long statement from Boston secretary Herbert W. Gleason of an opposing Congregationalist committee was read by Dr. Washington Gladden. He rebutted Prudential Committee claims for the American Board and asserted Rockefeller’s Standard Oil history of violations as proof of guilt. The report notes strong language about law violations by the company.
Sixteen miners died in an explosion at the Eleanorg shaft near Big Stan, twelve miles south of Thibois, Pa. The blast occurred Thursday night and continued into Friday. In Pittsha, Pa., about five thousand workers at the National works in McReesport received a wage increase from 4 to 10 percent starting April 1.
Reports say Mrs. Bianche Shar principal witness in a former city detective fraud case has vanished after being kidnapped. Authorities fear she may be harmed as a manhunt broadens with no solid leads yet. Local officials urge cooperation from residents while investigators pursue all angles.
Arthur E. Ireland, national organizer for the American Federation of Labor, was sentenced Friday in district court to twelve months in jail for an assault on J. B. Harrity, a Don-upjor mechanic, in an incident connected to Senide Labor Leader Jalil Winfield ban case.
Willan Koobs attacked his wife in Granty Center with a hammer. Mrs Koobs died Thursday evening from skull fractures and eye injuries. An insanity information was filed, a coroner's inquest found Koobs caused the death with a hammer.
Sioux County files in federal court at Sioux City claiming $251 overcharge by National Surety Company of New York for the Orange City court house construction. The new building, touted as among the state’s finest, cost well above the original $74,400 contract, with total expenses reaching about $160,000 overrun.
A major blaze in Messena destroyed five buildings and their contents early Sunday morning. Estimated damage ranges from $17,000 to $20,000, with about $7,000 insured. The fire originated in a butcher shop owned by John Brown and the cause remains undetermined.
Judge W W Green of Council Bluffs issued a Sunday order allowing 1000 unvaccinated children barred from local schools to return. The ruling lets proponents of internal vaccination participate in the case between the health board and the school board. Green will decide the internal vaccination level after school closes.
Indictments against Algona druggists were quashed due to a grand jury foreman failing to film them as required. Bancroft druggists’ indictments stand but trials not yet set. Injunction cases against Algona druggists postponed to September term. Ed Treaser pled guilty in Sheldon for stealing a grip, fined 10 and costs, 30 days in county jail, taken to Pepahact. Prominent Iowa man Thomas T. Maxwell wed Creston society figure Mrs. Macomber. Judge Turner adjourned in Beedfort to attend.
A Milwaukee and St Paul Southwest Limited train named weetholand was wrecked near Ottumwa on Monday. Engineer Harry T. Dikes was killed and Fireman Cinade F L Warren injured when the engine climbed a rail on a curve and was ditched.
C ALN Imterink of Charios City sold a Percheron stallion recently imported from France to Aberlies South Dakota for 2000. Runaway boys toented: three lads who left Ida Grove last Thursday night have been located at Stanhope and sent for.
Mrs Margaret Peterson, 81, died by self inflicted wrist wound with a penknife borrowed from her husband as she closed her nails. Pioneer Dice Near Letts Lewis Hitter, aged among Lewisa County’s oldest, passed away at his home west of Letts after a several week illness.
Des Moines report says famed thief catcher Bill Richards voluntarily surrendered to the Port Madison penitentiary warden Saturday and began a sixteen year sentence. He seeks parole later. friends cite his marshal service, 3500 arrests, and poverty as grounds for clemency consideration.
Two iron trusses failed under heavy weight causing the east wing of the new hospital for the insane at Centin da to collapse early Thursday. Nine workers were injured though none seriously. The wreckage damaged buildings valued around 80000 dollars. inspectors said the central board had approved the work to specifications.
An eastbound Milwaukee freight derailed at the Rock Island crossing near Seymour at four a.m. Four cars of merchandise and one car of cattle left the track. The engine overturned while the engineer and fireman jumped to safety. Fireman Frank Sinclair suffered facial injuries but no serious harm. Several cattle were killed. Officials blamed darkness and a misaligned interlocking switch for the accident.
A 15 month old child of James Gammon in Graettinger died after drinking gasoline left in the bathroom used for cleaning clothes. The death occurred Wednesday and the baby lived about thirty minutes after the incident. The mother found the child and summoned Dr. Burndick, who arrived too late to help.
Frosts in the past month will substantially reduce the town fruit crop with southern Iowa showing a likely 1 percent drop from last month. State horticultural secretary Greene in Des Moines expects the northern counties to beat prior reports while the larger share of fruit comes from southern Iowa. W S Liewellyn, Wayne County bank president and owner of 2000 acres, dies at 83, reputed wealth over 500000. Congressman E F Tratchard undergoes successful operation for an ensl...
A youth named Joe Crowe was shot in the chin and cheek by an accidental discharge of a gun held by a year old Claric Sparks. The injury is not expected to be fatal. Jury fails to reach verdict in Han destad vs. Milwaukee Railway Co., with 82,000 damages claimed for Glen Ellen. A Sioux City independent automatic telephone system prepared for forty days awaits operation. T. J. Phillips withdraws contest for mayor of Oteamya after irregularities alleged in a vote machine case. Militamen of Ida Grove Company B play at Grand reday night, ensuring victory.
A 1902 law set a census and a popular assembly for the Philippines. The March 27 census completion led to Governor Wright proclaiming March 27, 1907 as the first general Philippine election date. The 50 to 100 member legislature will join with the Philippine Commission, with two members to go to Washington. Other reports note Moroccan open door issues, Anglo French trade accords, Panama railway freight concerns, and Jamestown commemoration invites.
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