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Newspaper
Ireton Weekly Ledger
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1906
Page
7
A bridge on the Great Northern line between Struble and Maurica caught fire Sunday around eight in the morning. Farmer Mike Lang spotted the blaze and raced to alert the St Paul passenger train, preventing a possible crash and saving lives.
A digest of 19th century world dates and events is followed by reports on San Francisco earthquake recovery including a $10 million reconstruction offer from New York capitalists, bank reopenings, temporary shanties, and relief delays. It notes army stores funding, the isthmian canal commission progress, payrolls, and health concerns with yellow fever.
A historical overview recounts San Francisco earthquakes from the 19th and 20th centuries. It notes severe tremors, the 188- and 1898 shocks, tidal wave effects, and notable damage to the Mare Island navy yard and St Nicholas hotel.
Rev Algernon Crapser, rector of St Andrew's in Rochester, found guilty by Batavia Episcopal court of denying the virgin birth and resurrection in his book and a December sermon. One vote against the decision noted by press. Crapsey aged around 50, described as scholarly and charitable, with strong family ties.
A blast at the Union Metallic Cartridge Company testing grounds in Bridgeport Connecticut shattered windows and rattled residents. An estimated 100000 pounds of powder exploded, triggering fear of an earthquake as people fled the streets and crockery fell from shelves. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
The unpopular commander of the port at St. Petersburg, Admiral View Adimizma Ruemich, was assassinated at the new Admiralty works by a worker after he tried to halt May Day demonstrations. He was struck from behind and died soon after, triggering unrest as workers gathered to march.
Police and military authorities in San Francisco investigate reports of misuse of relief supplies after the earthquake and fire. Detectives seize tents bedding and $500 worth of blankets at a civilian home amid anonymous letters claiming misappropriation. Coroner Walsh reports 358 deaths with one gunshot case. Water tests show bacteria. boil water for drinking. Post office and city building losses exceed $300,000 with 23 000 school children left without classrooms. Thirty largest buildings destroyed by fire.
Washington reports indicate China will open Manchurian ports and interior cities to world trade only after Chinese regulations for foreign colonies are set. Opening hinges on foreigners accepting leases and not claiming land purchases. Tang-Cheofe, vice president of the Board of Foreign Affairs, is cited as guiding this policy. Private notices warn of a worsening anti American boycott and delayed effects due to excess American goods at ports.
Nicholas II opened the first session of Russia’s new legislative assembly in the Winter Palace. The emperor urged relief for peasants and urged MPs to cooperate in solving national problems for a united empire. The ceremony showcased autocratic power amid reform rhetoric.
Public notices describe railway expansions in Japan and the United States, electric railroad plans from New York to Nonga, and a cross continent line of 742 miles. Details include gauges, speeds, and construction sites, plus warnings of armored guards and mass arrests surrounding the Russian throne.
The Vienna hospital visit by Ogden Armont and Lorenz sparked color to the report of a renowned operation performed in the country. Dr Shafer of the Cornell medical school, once with Lorenz, now concedes limited impact. He notes this is not a full endorsement of the Lorenz method as three operations that year were reportedly not fully successful.
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