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Newspaper

Ireton Weekly Ledger

Location

Ireton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1906

Page

6

Ireton Ickly Ledge Reton Iowa

Ise D Maynard publisher notes the Ireton Ickly Ledge in Reton Iowa with local publication details and ongoing community notices.

Ireton Ickly Ledge

Farewell to Dowie Mealth Declines at Meeting

Leader An hovRmees for Next Sunday in the Tabermede prepares a farewell. Ye Expects to Give Bis Followers a Last Messe. Croy in low health condition announced Sunday. farewell British house for next Jun 27.

Bian Croy

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The readable text is fragmentary and does not provide clear names dates places or events. No verifiable news item present.

Clash Over Injured Wreck Victims in City Collision

A collision between streetcars on Turk and Devissadero streets injures ten and kills two after an eastbound car loses control and crashes into a westbound car. Emergency crews rushed victims to hospital. several suffered severe injuries including crushed limbs and head injuries. Police investigated the scene as bystanders cleared debris and witnesses reported debris and shattered glass.

San Suteria Suverocs Mites Gravelit John Gelp Baker Seri Johnson Albert Ei Arthur Johnson George Sigissh Turk and Devisshers Sirgets Devisader Turing Iray Turk Ellis Street Sean

Boy Slain by Gambler in Morning Shooting

A 13 year old boy, Dean Movin, was shot and killed by gambler Jack Thompson during an early morning dispute at a dance. Witnesses describe a confrontation that escalated when Thompson fired a fatal shot as the youth approached, with local talk centering on the shooter’s motive and the tragedy affecting a well known resident of St Ps.

Dean Movin Jack Thompson Gambier Gwéreid Dhe Rete Phoce Gen Dancine Thompson Chat Ha Beyisier Ogeck Miernine Wold Ayt Marttz

France Nabs Counterfeiter Ring Tied to Students

French police on Sunday uncovered a counterfeit operation tied to a network of students and officials. The ring printed 200 504 francs of fake money using a gold dust electroplating method and planned to move operations to England Germany and South America via a channel in Chile.

Tha Cf Sxieri Peet Sik Mont Operwan Tepstsiucrs Bledgiso England Ger Wasmak Chiesa Buenos Aires Ng F

Robbers Torture Woman at Masked Hold Up

An armed robbery ended in violence as masked assailants tormented a woman during a daytime break in. Police have launched an investigation and are seeking suspects pictured in early reports.

Belsrat Tammenenmenin Reid et Stenfot MST OTS Sotementem

A fragmentary report outlines actions by Belsrat Tammenenmenin Reid and Stenfot MST at OTS Sotementem, with limited readable details. The note mentions procedural steps and entities connected to the event but lacks full context or outcomes.

Fragmentary Text From Local Page

Readable fragments show a brief local item with names and places, but essential details are missing. this card summarizes the available visible elements without inventing dates or outcomes.

Nebraskan Storms Hit Jubistar County Areas

A severe afternoon storm in Jubistar County Nebraska caused multiple injuries and five deaths. A family of five, including G. Al Giel aged 40 and his wife and five children, died when lightning and a shattered threshing belt crushed their home. Henry Walthers and two others were injured. one man is expected to recover. A second tornado near Tecumseh damaged a school and injured several children, with windmills toppled and property damage widespread. The Rock Island roundhouse and nearby structures suffered wreckage as the region faced heavy rainfall and ongoing danger.

Shewioare G. AL Giel Texives Auwznstaed Waves Rey Carmine Giada Meehier Sellass Boy Eek Creek Seer Henry Woithers Henry Walthers, Jr Bee Will Tecumseh Neb Reehler Nelson Rock Island Tian Wis

Maquoketa Oil Wells Foe Raises Curiosity Across Town

Report from Mequoketa on the Wells farm near Pittsburg oil operation drawing oil men and curious visitors. Tests show oil rising with no drop in level. experts doubt the fake oil claim as barrels filled but oil recovers to original height. Attorney Parr represents Samuel Eyries, owner, with lease negotiations and a proposed £75,000 offer reportedly rejected. An active drill site awaits signed leases.

H. A. Gully Pittsburg Ovw Parr Samuel Eyries Guily Earles

Arrest of Bender in widespread check forgery case

Authorities report the arrest of B. G. Bender on charges of forged checks terrorizing Pittsburgh Cleveland Suffso and many eastern cities. Officials describe the case as one of the most important arrests in years amid a sprawling forgery ring reach.

B. G. Bender Pitsburg Cleveland Charres Ouinhs

Assassins Niece Involved In Parisian Plot Unfolds

A fragmentary Parisian dispatch claims Tagiana Leontiey, niece of assassinated Mueller, hired an aged Frenchman in a botched attempt in Switzerland. The case links to Gen. Trepos and a 1805 failed plot against her uncle.

Tnele Petersborg Tagiana Leontiey Mueller interiRken Switzerland Senni Urnhove Interior Gen. Trepos Alte

Anti Saloon League Seeks State Militia Protection

John T. Houser attorney for the Anti Saloon league and Burlington workers petitioned Gov Gummins Monday for state militia protection as they campaign against Burlington saloons. They cite threats after an attack on Secretary Jones and accuse local officials of failure to protect league representatives. Senator Cummins investigates.

Comaining Gummins John T. Houser Wes Maines Anti- Salgon League Burlington Jones Burlington League Anti-Saloon League Sen. Cummins

Stolen Picture Recovered at Waterloo Library

Waterloo police recover a Ranbrandt painting in the West Side Library after it was stolen. Suspects G. D. Ralston and C. A. Ralston are jailed in Waterloo awaiting investigation. Mrs. C A Ralston had the piece checked at Rock Stand Depot before officials recovered the canvas.

Waterloo Ranbrandt Paris Alice Johnson Waterloo Lbrary Association West Side Basn Werterloo G. D. Ralston C. A. Ralston Rock [Stand Cedar Rapids

Defaulter Dye on Trial in Council Bluffs Case

The trial of H. Claude Dye, former bank cashier at Tabor, began in Council Bluffs. Dye faced charges of uttering a forged instrument after a 335000 shortage was settled by relatives in the area. he had been living in Seattle since the settlement a year earlier.

H. Claude Dye

Dividend of Grinneil Bank Creditors Declared

Creditors of the defunct Grinnell First National Bank receive a 10 percent dividend, with about 33 096 dollars in the hands of the receiver for distribution. The total paid to creditors reaches 75 percent of claims. The bank was ruined by thefts totaling about 275 dollars and Henry C Spencer and his son Clark Spencer drowned in Arbor Lake in the summer of 1994.

Institution Co Re Cebre First National Bank of Grinneil Grinnell First National Henry C. Spencer Clark Spencer Arbor Lake Grinneh

Orito's Tribute to McKinney Statue Unveiling Crowds Gather

People from across the state attended the unveiling of a 359 600 pound bronze statue of the late President McKinney. Mrs Alice Longworth daughter of the president unveiled the statue with Justice William R Day and Senator Daniel among the principal speakers.

McHinney Alicea Longworth William R. Day States Supreme Court United States Daniel Virginia

Hampton Newspaper Change Signals Ownership Shift

Last week 3. Bidertack who published and edited the Globe for fifteen years disposed of the property to A. M. Mort of Hampton. The purchase is understood to be for D. C. W. Williams a former Milwaukee Sentinel attache and experienced newspaper man.

Hampton

Find Loco Weed in Town In S Laney area found on streets

Several specimens of oxytropis or loco weed have been found near Sla ney the past week and shown on the streets. It is a shrubby plant in the bean family with leaves and a spike of violet or purple flowers. When eaten by horses it can drive them crazy.

Slaney

Monona County Medical Society Names New Officers

The Monona County Medical Society elected Dr. H. E. Douglas of Onawa as president with Dr. Arthur L. Antson of Rodney as vice president and Dr. Fred S. Spearman of Whiting as secretary A resolution approved to compile a dead beat list for professional use.

Dickinson arraigned in murder charge in Des Moines court

Dickinson was arraigned in Justice Duncan's court in Des Moines on a second degree murder charge. He pleaded not guilty and a bond of 35,000 was set but could not be posted. He was remanded to jail. He is charged in the death of Irene Bhyedenbureh of Elroda.

Muther Dickinson Duncan Eourt Des Moines Irene Bhyedenbureh Elroda Dickineon

No Red Hat for America Vatican Conclave in November

The Vatican at Rome will hold a consistory in November to appoint several cardinals. The proposed list includes Archbishop Friconio with a defection noted at Washington. It is not believed that Latin or English cardinals are included.

Vatican Rome Friconio Washington Is ii Lar Emslsh

Fatal Feud Sparks Gunfire At Jones Farm

A feud over political appointments led to a shooting at the Jones farm five miles south of town. Jones was enrolled reportedly and seriously wounded Freeman as tensions over Jones's bid for central committeeman of Wes escalated.

Jones L c Freeman Wes

Rich Lionxs City Man's Will

The last will and testament of Absi Anderson, late president of The Northwestern National Bank, submitted for probate in district court, values the estate at $250000. Mrs Anderson, the widow, is the chief beneficiary with three children receiving large bequests.

Lionxs Absi Anderson Northwestern National Bank District Court Anderson

Towan midshipmen ranked at Annapolis academy event

Eighty six midshipmen from the Towan group competed at the Annapolis Naval Academy last week. Philip G. Lauman of Des Alpines placed third, Richard Hill of Fort Dodge was eighth, with three others from Towans graduating including Cheater HL Reppler of Towa City, Bry son Bruce of Gardenville, and Raymond E. Frellson of Waterloo.

Towa Stas Annapolis Naval Academy Philip G. Lauman Des Alpines Richard Hill Fort Dodge

Kelley Convicted in Onawa Trial

John L. Kelley was found guilty in Monona County District Court after a trial for alleged cult related intent to commit a serious crime. He faced extradition to Nebraska authorities who sought his delivery for an unrelated scrape, but Monona County officials refused to release him.

J.G Kelley Onawa John L. Kelley Monona County Ponea Neb

Turk Sees War Cloud

Unclear fragmentary text suggests a reference to a commander or leader named Turk noting rising war tensions. Partial mentions of France and UTA as possible readers or audiences are present but details are indeterminate.

Outrager Convicted in Fremont County Trial

Sidney court finds Charles Tohnson guilty of a grave offense against Veda Johnson the 12 year old granddaughter of local residents Mr and Mrs L F Johnson and Mr and Mrs G W Crose. The verdict marks a landmark case in Fremont County history.

Outrager Fremont County Sidney Charles Tohnson Otragine Veda Syeerold LF. Jonson Afr G. VW. Crose Towa

Webster City Grants Car Franchise

A special election in Webster City granted the Boone Wabeter City and Indian Railroad Company the right to operate streetcars and maintain an interurban service between Boone and Webster City. A five year tax remission was approved.

Webster City Boones, Wabeter City and Intian Railroad Company Boone

Elevator Damage Reported After Wharf Incident

A Washington state elevator suffered destruction in a weekend incident. Estimates place losses between 815,080 and 25,000 dollars with oats and other stored goods in the building destroyed. Authorities assess the cause as an elevator accident affecting BisChapa ree Mi stored assets.

Washington

Burial with Full Honors for Beatrice Descent Casualty

William F. Smith of Company LI Pitty lath regiment Iowa National Guard was killed near Beatrice Nebraska by a fall from a special train. His funeral in Sioux City included full military honors and honored service.

Sioux City Wiliam F. Smith Pittylath Regiment Iowa National Guard Beatrice Meb Fort Riley Ran

Pie Stealers Sentenced in Fort Madison Case

Frank Price received one year in state prison at Fort Madison for breaking and entering a house near Sidney and stealing two pies. His companion Charles Crawford drew six months in the county jail after pleading guilty to entering and stealing.

Frank Price Fort Madison McPaul's Sidney Charles Crawford

City Official in a Scrap Between Attorneys Over Verdict

City attorney clashed with rival over a case involving a local station. Tangled exchange hinted at a heated dispute and a claim of wrongdoing. No clear resolution or date given in the fragment.

EL Thamend

Fragmented OCR Snippet Leaves Reader Guessing

A garbled OCR passage offers partial words and scattered letters. No clear names dates places or events emerge to summarize as a coherent news item.

Fire damages Oxford Armour plant storage room and butter reno

Fire at the Armour plant in Oxford destroyed the poo storage and butter renovating plat. Five hundred greased chickens and other products were burned. The loss is about 32,500 and covered by insurance.

Oxford

Lightning Strikes Train Crew Halts Race Day at Cree

A storm lashed Cree injuring trainer Mr. Reta and horse after a lightning event halted the TM Fnih race meeting. Spectators and officials reported the sudden flash and crew medical response on track.

Cree & Team Mr. Reta Sn Lishtin

Rixey Tours Navy Hospitals Abroad For Health Reforms

Surgeon General Rixey and a naval mission surveyed hospitals in San Francisco Yokohama Manila Cavite Olongapo Paris and London. Findings urged a detention house for enlisted men at San Francisco and noted Yokohama hospital as well run with full medical jurisdiction.

U. S Rixey Navy United States San Francisco Newport Elonoulu Yokohama Mediena Corps Nagasaki Shanghai Spitals Kixey Philippines Manila Naval Hospital Cana- C&o Cavite Olongapo Paris London Norfolk Sorfeik Hospital

Avalanche of mud devastates Kwareli region near Tiflis

A deadly mudslide pounds Kwareli in the Caucasus near Tiflis burying hundreds and destroying crops and cattle. A valley town of five kilometers suffers widespread ruin as floods reach six feet, with Greek priests warning of disaster and residents fleeing to Avisbar mountain.

Kwareli Tiflis Telaw Caucasus Transcaucasus Avisbar St Dark Swarell

Packers' Business Up In Seven Months Despite Fights

The Chicago meat packing area shows increased output for domestic use in the first seven months of the year despite heavy pressure from federal state and city authorities and global newspapers. The Commerce and Labor Department report lists July and seven months totals with major items including dressed beef lard and cured meal, highlighting large shipment figures.

Chicago Folkewt Jal

Simplified Opening Adopted in Plainfield Schools

The Plainfield schools adopt a simplified opening and raise the minimum salary from 480 to 400. Canada reports 303 schools for today and Milwaukee graduates receive 20 more salary over nine years. Berlin and Springfield municipal actions set weekly teacher salaries and education funding.

Plainfield New Brin Canada Todiass Milwaukee Callece Forest Sisaseria Berlin Municipale

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