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Newspaper

Ireton Weekly Ledger

Location

Ireton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1905

Page

4

Robbery Delays Great Northern Express in Washington

A Great Northern Express passenger train was held up by seven men who dynamited an express car and baggage car near Washington. No one was harmed though passengers faced smoke and debris. The robbers reportedly fled with unknown money as the engineer and conductor secured the scene. Authorities say more assailants may have been aboard further down the line.

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Western Life Sensation In Court Case Shock Fuel

A Western Life executive Bethea Rosenfeld faces charges amid a banking dispute. The case centers on asset transfers and alleged trafficking in illicit funds. The article notes names Deir Sir Senieid and Evie O Der in connection with the alleged scheme.

Resus Wesern Life EL TL Rosenfeld Msmeger Betea Wes Tasen

Clarkson Man Dies at Ben Movies. Town Mourns

An obituary notes Clarkson resident died Tuesday at a Ben Movies venue after a life marked by local service. Authorities report no further details available as crews investigate in USC ET area.

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Man Admits Guilt in National Bank Fraud Case

Henry Leonard admitted to a scheme to steal stocks and bonds from the National Bank and arranged via brokers Malle Se. Stiegl. Held on $3000 bond for examination. Leonard claimed sole responsibility and described planning months earlier to execute the fraud at banks in New York City.

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Pleads For Patrick In Death Penalty Case

The court of appeals heard petitions in the Albert T. Patrick case, condemned for murder. Arguments focused on Judge Gray's participation and the potential grant of a new trial or clemency, with emphasis on the legality of the proceedings in Albany.

Court of Appeals Grant Albert ‘T. Patrick Grey

Attempt to Kill Palma Case Rumored in Unknown Circles

Murky reports circulate about an attempted homicide targeting Palma allegedly instigated by unidentified actors. Details are unclear as officials have not released names, dates, or locations, leaving residents uneasy.

Riot in Austria Sparks Turmoil Amid Regional Tensions

Unrest erupts in Austria with clashes echoing regional strains. Authorities deploy police as protests intensify, while Czech and other regional observers monitor the developing situation.

Death by Own Action of a Prisoner

Brief news note records the death of a prisoner described as self-inflicted. No further details available in readable text.

Collision in St. Paul as Soo line hits Western stock train

A Soo train collided with a Great Western cattle train near Pearth Street South St. Paul, tearing into a wrecked sleeper section. One woman died at St. Joseph's Hospital. nine others were seriously injured and about twenty treated at the depot.

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Murder in Buffalo NL Stirs Hidden Society Theories

Louis Exhytskin Pole was fatally shot in Buffalo Newfoundland on Sunday. Police seek another Pole known as Peter Helly. A relative warned Lubinski to flee town after a Sunday threat. A stranger shot Lubinski through the abdomen at his home, amid claims of secret society involvement.

Louis Exhytskin Buffalo Peter Helly Hebt Saturndar Bubynski Sundar Wachynski Sanday Pole Fxabynski Lubinski

Freight Handlers Strike at Biz Ear Railroad in Indianapolis

One hundred forty two of 175 freight handlers at the Biz Ear Railroad in Indianapolis walked out. They had urged a raise from 15 to 17 1/2 cents an hour. The company instead implemented a language or piece system, which reportedly sparked the strike. Ongoing heavy business had forced Sundays work for the entire force.

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Three Burned to Death in New Work House Fire

A fire at a New Work house claimed three lives with serious injuries to others. Witnesses describe charred remains and ongoing investigations into the blaze and its cause.

Des Moines baseball star stabs Milwaukee player during brawl

Charles Dexter, star catcher for Des Moines, stabbed H Q Bateman, first baseman for Milwaukee, after a tavern row near Rist and Walsall in Des Moines. Bateman is in Mercy Hospital in precarious condition with a deep chest wound near the lung. Dexter, 16 year old recruit from Baltimore, fled with companions after the attack.

Charles Dexter Des Moines Stubs H. Bateman Milwaukee H. Q. Bateman Rist Avenue Walsall Streets Bateman Mercy Hospital Dexter Batemen Charles Texter United States Baltimore National League

Northwest Methodist Conference Names New Secretary and Aides

The Northwest Methodist conference elected HL 8. Johnson secretary with assistants AIRE C G Fort G F Johnson and PF S Bassett. J L Gillies became statistical secretary and Dr A McBurney treasurer with AL AL Bryan and FR Afagee as assistants. Laymen seek to oust Rev Hay but ministers oppose the move.

A. Sheldon Northwest Methodist Conference Johnson Aire C G. Fort G. F. Johnson PF. S. Bassett J. L. Gillies A. McBurney AL AL Bryan FR. Afagee Sheldon District Hay Mr. Flay Isy W. YT. Brizes Sheldon Spencer Me. Borce Mfr. Hay Afr. Hay

Oldest Woman in Iowa Dies at Davenport

Margaret OBrien of Keokuk, aged 102, dies in Davenport after long life as Iowa’s oldest woman. A Civil War nurse with a pension, she spent time in Mercy hospital’s insane ward and was known for her eccentric dancing and volatile companionships.

Iowa Davenport Margaret O'Brien Keokuk O'Firten Mercy Hospital Apen

Dr Folin Speicher Named Overseer of Zion City Church

Dr Folin Speicher formerly of IWa tertoo chosen by Dr Dowie to succeed him as overseer of Zion City and the Dowie church. Speicher received his commission Monday after embracing the faith in Waterloo during Dowie’s visit.

Folin J. Speicher Iwatertoo Dowie Zion City Church of Dowie Speicher Waterloo

A Fatal Runaways Front Axie Trout The El Neaztly Half

A brief fragment reports a fatal runaways incident involving individuals linked to Axie Trout and an El Neaztly location not clearly identified. The readable text provides limited details on date or authorities.

Axie

Fireman Dies of Losaries

A fireman succumbs after a long illness described as losaries. The report notes his service and cause of death, with no further medical detail available in the fragment.

Losaries

Not Sell Light Pane Rule Affects Peta 2 Project

A fragmented item reports a policy or ruling about not selling a light pane related to Peta 2. The readable text hints at a regulation or directive impacting construction or product sales. No clear dates, places, or organizations are identifiable in the fragment.

Marquisville case Could Combatant Be Guilty

Indictment against Walter Campbell for assault with intent to murder after a knife attack on an Italian at Marquisville. The victim apparently died during surgery, then revived after heart massage by Dr. Wilbur Conkling. The article debates whether Campbell is guilty of murder or assault given the victim’s revival.

Wilbur Conkling Conkiing Campbell Iris Lit Cabo DE Conkling Talian

Fatal Auto Accident Ends Hampton Leader's Life

Hampton lawyer and banker Bred Harriman, a prominent citizen, died instantly in a car crash near Geneva while returning from bank business. Several companions were injured when the car hit a wooden bridge abutment after racing down a steep hill at about 10:15. Harriman died before aid could reach him. others sustained non fatal to serious injuries.

Bred Harriman Hampton Air Harriman Nva Inglis Mal Hartson Geneva Waa Reed A. IK. Leverich E. D. Ross Shell Nook Himm Tererich

Wealthy Charles City banker transfers vast estate

G B Eastmann of Charles Cy aged 83, long a Lews figure, sells property totaling over 500000 to satisfy a whim of his fiancée Miss Wood from Micneagotis. He accepted a first offer from capitalists who paid about three fourths of the property's value. Eastmann, a forty year resident and once northern Town's first banker, is a widower with no children.

G. B. Eastmann Charles Cy Lews Miss Wood Micneagotis Lisk

Blackmailers Fined By Clinton Police Court

Paul Paarseh and Chris Moher two young farmers near Goose Lake were fined $100 and costs after pleading guilty to assault and battery against neighbor Fred Steinbeck. They threatened his life unless he paid money into the Preston bank.

Paul Paarseh Chris Moher Goose Lake Clinton Agsault Fred Steinbeck Steinbeck Preston Bank

Rockwell City Grand Jury Indicts Pratt and Parsing for Murder

The Rockwell City grand jury returns indictments against Jennie Pratt and William Parsing for the murder of Cyrus A. Pratt after a week of investigation. Pratt is expected to be arrested soon as the report is released.

Rockwell City Jennie BR. Pratt Wiliam Parsing

Poison in the Canty Report Sparks Investigation

The canty poison case involves George Foulk and Mamie Foulk, children of Jonathan Foulk of Afariou, residents at the Orphan’s home. The poison in candy is reported as the suspected cause, with the candy sent through the mail.

George Foulk Mamie Foulk Jonathan Foulk Afariou Traverport Narreswir Geath

Thoof Deen River Retiring Farmer Dies at Rock Island

Readable fragments report the death of farmer Thoof Deen River, aged TU, a retiree from Rock Island. The brief tribute notes his long service and local roots. Additional details are unavailable in the fragments.

Burglary Report From Rockinton Millinery Store

A burglary is reported at a millinery shop owned by B. C. Tiarker in Rockinton. The incident involves entry through a window with evidence of forced access and theft of several hat items. Police are investigating the scene and reviewing nearby surveillance for clues.

Ropkinton Inghags B.C. Tiarker

Notable Nebraskans and Veterans in 19th Century Leadership

Governor John H. Mickey of Nebraska identifies with the Republican party while ending rail passes and pledging to pay transit costs. The text also covers PatricL Collins of Boston’s sudden death and Major Collins’ varied career, John A. McCall’s leadership roles in life insurance, Ray Daniels of Provo winning the Uinta land draw, and Corporal James L. Tanner’s election as Grand Army of the Republic commander in chief.

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