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Newspaper

Ireton Weekly Ledger

Location

Ireton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1905

Page

6

Elevated New York train crash leaves many dead and injured

A subway elevated wreck at Whurcet and Ninth Avenue in New York results in twelve deaths and many injuries. Panic erupts as police use clubs amid the chaos. A derailed train swung off the track, throwing passengers from cars and collapsing the guard rails. Coroner reports and track details follow as riders scramble to safety.

Whurcet Ninth Avenue Annus Bend Sey Avenue Waas Binth ‘Avenue Imain

Four persons drown in river accident headline

Four people drowned in a river incident as a boat or barge capsized causing multiple fatalities near the river town. The blurred text references a man from Reemen and a woman, with victims listed as local residents and unknown ages.

Liceux City Moerndar's Oak Market

Fragmentary OCR notes show a market reference in Liceux City with Oak Market as a likely item. No clear events, dates, or names emerge beyond the place term and market label.

Liceux City Moerndar's Oak Market Swoeck Mar

Powder Mill Explosion Wipes Out Rand Mills

An explosion at the Rand powder mill near Tinenate Saturday destroyed the plant and killed or missing about thirty two workers. In the surrounding town of Uniontown and nearby areas, buildings were damaged and rail traffic halted for hours as shockwaves were felt for miles.

Rand Tinenate Eeiork Uniontown Rohagee Laitimers Ohio Hallsaid Pennsylvania Traction Railway Cor- Baar Trafic Baltimore Amilly

Earthquake Toll Rises in Rome and Surrounding Areas

Dispatches report thousands crushed as tremors strike Rome and nearby towns. Initial death estimates reach 300 in Parthelia and 200 in Leppole with many more buried underground. Rescue workers and grieving relatives endure harrowing scenes as bodies are recovered and identified.

Rome Soath Thonusar Alate Parthelia Leppole Siricken

Local Fatal Shooting Sparks Townspeople Shock

A 70 year old man identified as Godber Gu and his wife were found dead near Whitesville after an apparent shooting. Authorities report a domestic dispute escalated when Gu allegedly shot his wife then turned the weapon on himself. Police are investigating the sequence of events and noting an old quarrel between the couple.

Godber Gu Gethsir Lome Whitesvile Setardey Guntle Foomer Guntile

Bank Safe Blown In Liamiiton Indiana Attempt Fails

A failed burglary at a Liamiiton Indiana bank on Saturday evening involved a blast that damaged a large safe. The explosion drew a crowd as investigators examined broken vault hardware and noted the attempt did not succeed in removing money.

Liamiiton Ind

Guards Backed Troops as Wagons Are Stoned in New York

Disorder erupts as police shield marching wagons amid stones and shouts in New York during a chaotic incident. Protests reportedly involve drivers and a friar, with broad tension surrounding the event and surrounding areas.

New York

Calabrian Earthquake Rips Eighteen Villages in Calabria

Dispatch reports a powerful earthquake Friday across Calabria and parts of Sicily. Eighteen villages were destroyed with immense property loss feared while towns like Messina and others felt strong shocks. Residents fled into streets praying as aftershocks subsided. relief crews and public works engineers were dispatched to assess damage and aid victims.

Lealy Noine Semb Calabria Sicilly Piero Afonrtelecno Issanit Cenva Serenniho Orheir Ory Abvia

Burglars Strike Illinois Towns Steal Silks

A wave of burglaries across twelve Illinois towns targets wholesale silks and other valuables. Authorities report hundreds of dollars in losses per town with several suspects still at large and a suspected linked gang active in Sigourney Iowa, as police pursue leads and inspect evidence.

Ohich Bethiey Ilinois Sigourney, Ta

Tanner Head of G. A. R. Brooklyn Man Chosen Commander

Corporal James Lanner of Brooklyn New York was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at Denver The ballot showed James Varner 447 Robert B Brown 1ST Charles G Burton 12 George Brove 15 A Minnesota figure Tawler was elected junior vice commander in chief Col George W Cook of Denver was a unanimous choice for adjutant general Minneapolis was named as the G A R national encampment city for next year

Brooklyn James Lanner N.Y Grand Army of the Republic Denver James Varner Robert B. Brown Charles G. Burton George Brove Tanner Honas GW. Tawler Minnesota

Collapse at Grand and Mote Streets Sparks Arrests

Two people injured including a 9 year old at Grand and Mote Streets when a building collapsed Friday. The structure had stood two years and was under renovation. Foreman Thomas McGovern is arrested on negligence charges as mayor and constable investigate.

New York Grand and Mote Streets Thomas McGovern Ent Prilding Con

Pete Browning Bead Summary

Fragmentary note mentions Pete Browning and a bead related to baseball. Unclear context or full event details available.

Pete” Browning Noegers Brown

Wells Named Guardian Over Grundy Center Millionaire

On request of his sister Mars Wells Nelson, Grundy Center financier George Wells was placed under guardianship. Charles Bibesheimer of Wellsburg and R. M. Finlayson of Grundy Center were appointed, with bonds totaling 1.6 million dollars. The guardians, both bank cashiers, oversee Wells vast property reportedly worth more than 3 million dollars amid questions of his mental health.

Natie Guardian George Wells Grundy Center Jboses Charles Bibecsheimer Wellsbuss BR. M. Finlayson Grandy Center Mir Wrells Afr Wells Fidelity and Deposit Company Baltimore Guaranty and Trust Co Scranton Bibesheimer Guardians Wellsburs Savings Bank R. M. Fieldson First National Bank of Grundy Center

Wealthy Bedford Farmer Ira Cline Missing

Bedford area is shaken by the disappearance of Ira Cline a wealthy farmer living nine miles southeast of Bedford He sold a team to Lon Bristow for a little over 200 dollars and has not been seen since Some reports place him in Beatrice Nebraska but this is likely false Cline 2 years old tan hair and mustache weighs 146 pounds and owns a large Worth County Missouri farm with significant stock shipments His family fears foul play and is urging authorities to investigate further.

Ira Chine Bedford Ira Cline Riz Cline Lon Bristow Beatrice Neb Worth County

Des Moines Brewery Consent Likely Amid Petition Battle

Des Moines council expected to approve a consent petition allowing a half million dollar brewery plant. The council committee has not reported yet but is favorable. only 500 names were struck from the petition amid a margin of over 1,500. The Anti-Saloon League plans to contest the petition in court.

Des Moines Anti-Saloon League

Fort Pordee Daylight Robbery Foiled

Ned Young at the Young undertaking parlors spotted two men attempting to break into Mrs. James Willims’s house across the street. He notified a policeman after watching them for a time. The intruders were caught in the act.

Fort Pdodee Ned Young James Willims

Courtship of Twenty Four Hours Ends with New Inspector

Lawrence Brown of Boone becomes an inspector in government employ after a brief courtship. The report notes his connection to prominent family members and identifies Guthrie Oklahoma as the location of the event. Miss Flor Whreraves is mentioned in relation to a chorus group within a company.

Larry Lawrence Brown Boone Promin St Fows Goverment Guthrie, Oxle Miss Flor- Whreraves

New Church Dedication Reported in Local Year

A one story stone memorial Methodist Episcopal church frame has been completed and dedicated in the local area. The event marks the dedication of a modest stone structure, reflecting continued religious activity in the community.

Vague OCR Fragment Points to Names and Dates

Fragmentary text mentions several personal names and a numeric value, hinting at a verged event or record. No clear event, place, or organization is identifiable from readable portions.

Battered OCR Reads Withered Sports Result

Fragmentary record shows a match result with unclear team names and scores. The readable parts indicate a waterlogged or mistimed event, leaving key outcomes and participants unreadable.

Jets Edge Thrilling Win Over Leafs In Tight Clash

In a tight contest, the New York Jets defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3 to 2 at night. Captain Alex Thor led the Jets with a goal and assist, while goaltender Sam Vaca stopped 28 shots to seal the victory.

Bown MoE Conference at the Tawa Metis Mehey Car MO

Fragmentary text notes a conference at Tawa involving Metis Mehey and a car related matter. Details insufficient to confirm dates or participants.

Tawa Metis

Wilson Faces Accusers in Forgeries Case

Wilson, charged with eight counts of forgery totaling 40 600, is held in Shenandoah jail. He claims he was framed by three Shenandoah politicians and vows to tell a grand jury his story. He says he moved 25 000 to settle debts and that police followed him from Mexico to Chicago. Bail set at 4000, 500 per count.

Borger Othare Wilson Shendadosa Shenandoah Brame Maotmtine Ime Mexico Chicago

Tragic shooting ends life and marits fate in Keller ton

Frank MetGuire shot his wife in the neck on Wednesday afternoon at Keller ton then fired twice at himself dying instantly. Mrs McGuire survived the attack and is reported to be recovering. The couple had separated ten days earlier after he ordered Floyd Wowler to leave the home. Neighbors noted a quarrel and Gun and cartridges were taken after her arrival.

Frank MetGuire Kellerton McGuire Floyd Wowler MaGuire Sis Tenlau MeCluire McCluire

Boy Attempts Suicide Over Unapproved Marriage

Paul Weatherby, son of David Weatherby living near Denison, was found unconscious in his room Wednesday morning from chloroform fumes. He saturated cloth with the drug and bound it over his face. Doctors revived him after hours of effort. The youth was driven to the act by despair over an engagement opposed by his parents to a tenant’s daughter.

Paul Weatherby David Weatherby Denison Poe

Local Farm Hand Found Hanged Near Remsen

A deceased man named Henger, about 40, a farm hand near Remsen, was found hanged from a willow tree four miles east along the railroad right of way. The body was badly decomposed. he had liquor issues and little money. Burial to be arranged by Plymouth County.

P. ¥. Henger Remsen Haughes Hlevzer Pirmouth Coustr

Arrest of Rev Z Henry Lewis on non support charge

Rev Z Henry Lewis, former pastor of the First Baptist Church in Pella, awaits arraignment after removal from the county workhouse. He is charged with non support while serving a sixty day sentence for larceny from a department store in Minneapolis.

Pella Z. Henry Lewis Eamel Poll Lewis First Baptist Church Fella Binneapolis Riinfield Sian Swirl Della

Death from water case at Northwestern Railway

Mrs. Jennie Schumake sues Northwestern Railway for 15000 damages claiming her husband died of typhoid from water in Clifton railway shop taps contaminated by a machinist helper. Trial also notes a 825000 breach of promise case in federal court at Council Bluffs involving Love letters to My Glegrass Belle and Darling Serbia.

Kate McVey John CG. Park Kansas City Ed BieVey Desfeines Ing Jennie Schumake Northwestern Railway Company Clifiton Glegrass Belle Serbia Wilsure Council Bluff Cynthia Ferguson TK. Kennedy Elliott

Endeavor Society Secretary Resigns in Town

Per A. G. Kepford of Tda Grove has ended the Gehl secretaryship of the fetigne Endeavor Society of Town. Vness matters can be pieve satisfactorily adjusted and he will not resume the duties of that office.

Per A. G. Kepford Tda Grove Gehl Fetigne Endeavor Society

Groes Outrage at Ava Party Ad

Local readers report a harsh uproar at an Ava party event sparked by an Ad attributed to Sean, drawing quick responses from residents and officials. The incident centers on accusations of impropriety surrounding the ad and its alleged funding.

Mouries Carter Named Key Figure at Brig o penlyp Meeting

Mouries Carter, a prominent lawyer and trustee, joined a recent Brig o penlyp session as a pivotal member, signaling new leadership and ongoing community legal efforts.

Mouries Carter Fiul Iu O sQenlyp

French physician Doyen’s cure for cancer criticized by Paris academy

Dr Doyen whose celebrated cancer cure drew public notice in November faced severe critique as the Paris Academy committee found no evidence that any patient was relieved by his treatment. A New York suit over a $20,000 fee tied to a alleged guaranteed cure gained sensational charges amid the controversy.

Doyen Paris Academy of Medicine George Crocker New York

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