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Newspaper

Ireton Weekly Ledger

Location

Ireton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1906

Page

5

Insurgent Republicans Rally in South Dakota Senate Race

In South Dakota insurgent Republicans back Robert J. Gamble for the U S Senate as convention battles unfold in Sioux Falls on June 5. Leaders Martin Burke and Siegensen push plan to unseat Gamble, risk retirement of Congressmen and a national governorship bid with a potential stalemate over federal appointments in the state.

D. Spacial Robert J. Gamble United States Senate Selemeias Trico Sioux Falls Siegensen Martin Burke Coeavai Martin and Wierd Cresford United States South Dako

Restraining Order Issued in Dowie Estate Case

Federal Judge Lendgis in Chicago on Tuesday issued a restraint on Wilbur G Voute and allied agents regarding the Zion estate. The ruling directs assets of the Dowie enterprise to be preserved for a court receivership amid ongoing insolvency concerns.

Lendgis Chicago Wilbur G. Votive and Eli

Killed His Wife in Quared Boom Case Tease

Unclear OCR fragment hints at a crime story involving a husband and wife. Source mentions a newspaper page tease and names such as Cy Eby and ALR. No verifiable dates or locations present in the readable text.

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Americans in Island Protest Rule and Demand U S Return

Mr Pearcy and his brother J E Pearcy met at the White House after a revolt threat in the Isle of Pines. They claim Americans own nine tenths of the property, bought on assurances the island is American soil, and say conditions have reached a critical stage with many Americans ready to resist oppression. The president declined to see them and they were referred to Secretary Bear.

S&s. HL Isle of Fines United States Mr. Pearey J. E. Pearey White House Washington, D. C Bear Pearey McHkimer War Department Pearcy

Theatrical Bank to Open in Chicago Under Merger Plan

Theatrical National Bank will open in Chicago next month as the heir to a new financial institution formed from the Klaw and Erlanger merger with B. Keith and the Western Vaudeville Circuit Association. Capital stock set at 1 0 8 806 paid in. The merger creates a legal and railroad department with Chicago as headquarters to oversee transportation for involved theatrical companies.

Chicarca Theatrical National Bank Chicago Klaw Cheries E. Rishi Lisiter Department

Fear Trouble on Isthmus Threatens Election Period

Officials warn of possible outbreak danger on the Isthmus of Panama during the coming election. The Columbia, with 600 marines, sailed from League Island and is bound for Guantanamo and Santo Domingo in readiness for emergencies.

Striking Miners Block Coal Mine in Cardiff County

Violent unrest erupts as striking miners try to torch property at the Carer Cosi Company mine in Cardiff Livineston County. Sheriff and two posse deputies guard the site amid fears of attacks on non-union workers and looming violence as calls for reinforcements mount.

Carant Bloomington Dik Carer Cosi Cardiff Livineston County Embiiack

Immoral Books Case Involving Gatti Leke Chi Proprietor

Richard B. Shepard, owner of a store in Gatti Leke Chi and former Lak Veig Utes member, charged by federal judge Marshall for sending obscene books. He faces prison after the case detains him in a virouz trial.

Richard B. Shepard Gatti Leke Chi Ana Watsas Utusy Alarshall Virouz

Fatal Auto Wreck Shocks Community on Saturday

A fatal auto wreck occurred this Saturday near FoI te Nave ng ani iva, triggering a local investigation and drawing emergency responders. Authorities have yet to release details on the victim or cause as the scene is cleared.

Fires Endure in Michigan Upper Peninsula Destruction Broad

Field fires spread from Quinnasee to Escanaba burning sixty four miles of the Bacamba and Lake Superior line and leaving about 2,000 homeless with 1,000 desolate at Quinnasee. Residents vow to return despite loss as towns defend homes against the advancing flame.

Michigan Milwaukee Wis) Sentinel Sundar Upper Peninsula Farast Gresig Bacamba Ang Lake Superier Channing Quinnesee Quinnasee Hecanabs Escanaba Lake Superior Northland

Tragedy in Ivanville Kentucky End in Gunfire

A visitor found Mark Wilson the proprietor his brother West Wilson and Arthur Weetiving shot dead at Wilsons warehouse near Ivanville Kentucky. Revolvers lay beside bodies. Two witnesses recall leaving the scene about an hour before. all had been drinking. Authorities suppose West Wilson and Arthur West killed each other and Mark Wilson may have been struck by a stray bullet.

Ivanville Mark Wilson West Wilson Arthur Arthur West Mark Wheqtl

Monster Lake Ship Idea Revealed At Detroit Banquet

At a Detroit Club banquet J C Wallace president of the American Shipbuilding Company said within three or four months his firm would contract to build a Great Lakes steamship of about 640 to 645 feet in length. He announced the vessel would carry 14 000 tons of iron ore on a draft of nineteen feet. The order source was not named.

Detroit J. c. Wallace American Shipbuilding Company Great Lakes Wr Walace

Murder by Assassin Hits American Vice Consul in Russia

Reports say Siuert, the American vice consul, was shot at Sun day night near the ceutury palace while Hillier escaped. Bluar, a British subject and broker, faced threats and fled. Two deaths from heat were reported in New York with temperatures around 95 degrees and several prostrations.

Betum Russia Siuert Hillier Ceutury Palace Bluar New York Newt York Mometer

Unclear Gunland Game Report With Ambiguous Play

Fragmentary text reports a baseball or similar game scene mentioning a player Carl Stauber aged 15, a base hit in the second inning, and an injured condition after a liner. No team names or locations are legible.

Carl Stauber

Western League Baseball Brief Item

Vague clipped notes describe a Western League baseball item mentioning teams and players, with unreadable fragments. The text references Serban and Petes and warship style phrasing, but no clear game details or outcomes are discernible.

Presbyterians Visit Fort Des Moines During Assembly

Commissioners and members of the One Hundred and Eighteenth General Assembly of Presbyterians of America were entertained at Fort Des Moines after a short morning session. A regimental drill by General Nelson A. Riles, retired, was the afternoon highlight, with a reception later for General Biles and the assembly officials.

Assembly Fort Des Oines Fort Des Moines Nelson A. Riles Ident Lewis Miles Che Arill Biles

Fisherman Thomas Exonerated After Siou x City Beached House Shooting

Norman Katledge, 31, a frequent patron of sporting houses, was shot and killed at 4 AM Saturday at the Thomas home on 24 South Virginian Street Sioux City. Thomas claimed self defense saying Rutledge attacked with an axe to force entry. coroners jury cleared Thomas and he was released.

Norman Katledge Harry Thomas Virginian Sioux City Thomas Ohlund Nicholson Rutledge Thames Cora Rutledge Wintledge

Iowa Grand Army Reunion Planned in Boone

Boone readies for the Iowa Grand Army encampment to be held June 3 and 7 with addresses by notable figures including Ex-Gov. Van Sant Ex Senator W W Allen Gen James B Weaver and others. Expected attendance around six thousand persons with events across Arie Opera House Tabernacle City Hall and local churches.

Boone Iowa Chas. A.marke Arie Opera House Tabernacle Cin Park Cone Building

ROWER OVER DAM IN RIVER AT CEDAR RAPIDS

August Post, 19, and Louis Bijornson, 26, deliberately rowed over Cedar Rapids dam. Their boat was crushed. Bijornson was rescued after being caught on a telegraph pole. Post was swept downstream and disappeared as rescuers struggled to reach him amid the swift current.

Post Louis Bijornson Cedar Rapids Bjornson Wester

Wealthy farmer shoots husband in seemingly peaceful home

In Rinard, William Afarnis, a wealthy young farmer, shot Rhnselt in the heart early Thursday. Mrs Murdis found her husband dead after hearing a gunshot from the barn where a terse, troubled confession preceded the tragedy. The motive remains a mystery with testimonies hinting at hidden business matters.

Lisaeet Winnaed William Afarnis Rinard Miurdis Jett

Death of 103 year old Mary Ann Perigo in Leon

Mrs. Mary Ann Perigo aged 103 and Lewa’s oldest white resident died at her day sitter Mrs. H. Briley’s home near Leon from blood poisoning after a cat scratch. Born October 11 1802 in Zanesville Ohio she came from a long lived family. her father died at 114 and grandfather at 128. She married Davis Perige at 22 and lived in Illinois until his death.

Mary Ann Perigo Leon Lewa H. Briley Davis Perige Isté Ghio

Presbyterians Name Dr. Corbett Moderator of General Assembly

In a spirited election Rev Dr Hunter Corbett longtime China missionary was chosen moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly after three ballots The final vote: Corbett 3289 Barkley 308 Hendy 4 Five candidates were nominated and the lengthy presentation period followed before Dr Barrier moved to make the selection unanimous

Ching Hunter Corbett China Presbyterian General Assembly Corbett J M. Barkley Detroit Z. FL. Hendy Missouri A. B. Marshall Minneapolis Barrier

Man Guilty Wife A Mant&C Sequel of Murder Trial

On May 18 1905 Willem Garrity a laborer on the farm of Joseph Usher near Cedar Ri was found dead in bed with a bullet to the heart. He was arrested charged and tried previously for murder and sentenced to five years. An appeal led to a new trial where the jury again found him guilty of manslaughter. Thursday evening the verdict stood and Friday his wife became violently insane and was to be taken to the Independence asylum.

Cedar Ri Cedar Stepids Willem Garrity Joseph Usher Thiscin Independence Asylum

Fire Rips Ottumwa Dry Goods Building

A major blaze started at 9 45 p m Friday in the J E Chase Dry Goods Co on Mein Street Ottumwa. The fire spread rapidly through the third floor and damaged the Chase building and adjoining structures including W J Donelan Dry Goods and the First National Bank. Estimated loss ranges from 75000 to 100000 with insurance amounts not disclosed.

Ottumwa J. E. Chase Dry Goods Company Mein Street Fie W. J. Donelan Dry Goods Company First National Bank

Big Fire Destroys Boone Cereal Mill

A large blaze leveled the Boone Cereal Company's mill causing about 150000 dollars in damage. Investigations and insurance efforts begin as bankers and merchants coordinate plans to rebuild. An unknown man drowned in the Des Moines River near the Locust Street bridge after falling from the bank Sunday afternoon.

Boone Cereal Company Chi Insurance Proper Fear & Co New York Des Moeines Locust Street Des Micines Res

Towa Tiver Claims Victim in River Incident

An unclear report details a person named Towa Tiver involved in a river incident near SMAVEnSer school with references to bars, a brother, ages, and a river setting. The text mix includes names like Arthur amrpesa and AOwaAding with incomplete phrases and dates.

Towa Tiver Arthur “Amrpesa Towa Smavenser School U Ray

Planet Miracle Noted in Anomalous Evening Chronicle

A garbled civic brief mentions a mysterious event at night involving an odd object or person, with unclear details. The fragment references observers from a local area and names a few places and entities, but specifics remain unreadable.

Fragmented 19th Century Opinion Snippets on Divorce War and Wealth

A collage of quotes rails at divorce rulings and politics from New York and Philadelphia papers. Notes mock courts, oil trusts, and San Francisco calamities, with figures like Garf ield and Gorky referenced in snappy headlines.

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