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Newspaper

Ireton Weekly Ledger

Location

Ireton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1905

Page

2

Inhuman Captain Refused Aid to Distressed Sylph

United States Ship Sylph, used by Mrs Roosevelt and children for a Florida cruise, was disabled off North Carolina. Captain W H Holvilic of the steamer Oteri was relieved of his license after inspectors found he failed to assist the Sylph. Lieut Evans described the wreck and the lack of help from other vessels, with the Sylph eventually towed toward Chesapeake Bay, despite dire conditions.

United States Wss Sirs. Roosevelt and Children W. H. Holvilic United Fruit Company Oteri Sylph North Carolina Sime Section Norfslk Wall Department of Commerce and Labor Washington Lieut. Evans Florida Roosevelt White House Oran Evans Sen Evan Eam Gorvilla

Bremen Liner Disabled at Sea Off Halifax

A distressed Bremen steamer, sailing from New York on May 5, was sighted near Halifax with a damaged load shaft and in tow by the Luedgen after being unable to proceed. Passengers and crew, including those in the hold, were reported safe as recovery efforts continued.

Bremen Satifax Halifax B.S Nork New Luedgen Paar

Crisis on Again strains French German relations

Negotiations between French and German officials show strain with cancelled meetings between Dr. Rosen and M Revolt. Reports suggest efforts toward adjustment continue despite tensions as officials acknowledge difficulties in bilaterial relations.

Dr. Resen Germany France

Unclear fragment hints at domestic dispute and violence

Fragment references a man named Hieher quarrelling over his wife and son with a hammer amid a warlike tension. Details are fragmentary and context is missing.

Hieher Broperir Ronning Warried

Russia plans second peace conference at The Hague

A Russian government announcement says Russia proposes addressing foreign powers for a second peace conference at The Hague. The move surprised observers as talks with the United States and secrecy around invitations suggest preconditions with President Roosevelt. Timing unclear, delays likely as powers prepare official programs and responses.

Nicholas Lisuet Pesare St. Petersburg Perar Nicholas Hague Emperoe Hacue United States Ressia Sussia Roosevelt Russia Japan

Floods Spread Through Missouri and Kansas Rail Traffic Disrupted

Ongoing rain drives river crests in western Missouri and eastern central Kansas with daily downpours in Kansas City. Rail lines suffer washouts and delays as water levels rise, while authorities caution of continued flooding impact and limited relief prospects as rivers swell.

Missouri Kansas Wesbours Rhrenzu

Boston M void of Mayor Patrick Collins Lie in State

Boston city observes the death of Mayor Patrick Collins with funeral services at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Archbishop Beaton presided as thousands attended inside and outside the great edifice. Business and municipal operations halted across the city as offices closed and black drapery and notices marked the mourning period.

Patrick Collins Ehoir Cross Beaton

Wounded Man Gonza les Named In Oklahoma Stabbing

In Anadarke near Oakler Oklahoma a one armed man named Rone Gonzales was stabbed during an attack after two strangers with a failed tale of work and food. The assailants used knives and blades. one victim was fed and died.

Isafali Anadarke Okla Rone Gonzales

Secret service confession ties to hospital fee scheme

Secret service officers in Washtotten D C report Mandir W Bord confessed to securing about two thousand dollars over the last two feats through a hospital service fee scheme.

Secret Service Washtotten D.C Mandir W. Bord Sferk Haw Bord

Witte Reaches England Amid Delayed Arrival

A garbled report notes that Witte reaches England aboard a vessel with the stoumer Kealser Wiebke I mari M amid act delay creation of the.

Canadian Vigilant fires on American fishing tugs on Erie

A clash near the boundary on Lake Erie involved the Canadian cruiser Vigilant shelling the American tug Harry G Garnhurst. Eight miles under steam, the Vigilant forced the tug toward the boundary before escaping. Fire caused injuries and damage to gear as other Erie tugs fled the chase.

Crniver Evie Windlake Erie Vigilanc Rhl Harry G. Garnhurst Fusel Dunn Sark Magnus Joba Barnhurst atQene Fasel Erie Boyd Ae Ae

Wreck Near Arcadia Ends Train Ride in Missouri

The last passenger train of the south west from St Louis to Arcadia, Missouri, wrecked Sunday on a sharp curve. Two trainmen were killed or severely injured and fifteen passengers hurt as the heavy double headed train left the rails and toppled. Engineer Hayes and fireman Brown died at the scene. others were injured, and a collision with the second engine occurred after the lead engine overturned.

South West St. Louis Lion Mountains Arcadia Dows Rugnbie Alien Ged Brown Sc. Louis Betas Foho Hayes Nate Moe

Murdered Des Moines Insurance Agent Griswold Found

The body of George RK Griswold, well known Massachusetts Life Insurance representative, was found in the Raccoon River near Des Moines after two to three days in the water. Evidence suggests homicide tied to robbery with head wounds, tied hands, and clothing turned inside out. A cord fragment and a coat tied to the victim point to the crime scene as investigators seek clues amid family and company conflict over the desk and life insurance proceeds.

Des Moines Geo. RB. Griswold Rassachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Raccoon River Ava Griswold George E. Griswold Tiver Massashusetts’ Life. Insurance Compros Toyske George Crament Chicago Insurance Company Nan

Loss of schooner W. H. Betchem on Lake Superior

The schooner W. H. Betchem, sailing from Duluth to Cleveland, was driven ashore off Parisian Island in Lake Superior after a fire in the after cabin. Two crew members, cook Mrs. G. B. Ames and mate An Geer Andersen, drowned when lifeboat overturned during the attempt to abandon ship. The vessel burned to the water’s edge after beaching in twenty three feet of water.

Ketchem Lake Superior Iwa Browne W. H. Betchem Duluth Parisian Island GB. Ames An- Geer Andersen Goon Be Ely

Coal Mine Accident Leaves One Dead and Two Seriously Hurt

A coal mine accident at Flingis results in one fatality and two men seriously injured. Nei Handel, Fietsher, and Chas. ras sustained wounds as machinery failed and the men tried to jump to safety. Sundar and Sinnington reported as injured, with rescue efforts underway.

Flingis Nei Handel Chas Sundar

Outlaws in Cavite Region Spark Disturbances

Fragmentary report notes outlaws in the Cavite region causing disturbances near a Sunday event. Authorities pursue suspects amid local unrest and calls for order in the prairie areas.

Cavite

New York Compositors Strike Over Debt Pressure

Unclear from fragments. Compositors in New York reportedly quit amid disputes over debt and workload. Details incomplete due to damaged text.

Tax Ferret Law Ruling Reduces Tax Evasion Dates

Judge S W Macy at Council Bladis ruled in favor of Pottawallad County in ferret law cases brought by the county treasurer. The decision voids exemptions claimed prior to five years ago and confirms notices sent by registered letter as valid demands. The ruling salvages over eight thousand dollars in taxes and promises thousands more in future collections.

Pottawallad S. W. Macy Council Bladis

Lightning Strikes County Fair Sowing Death and Injury

A severe lightning bolt hit the Endiasndia county fair tent during a rain crowd, killing four men and severely injuring six others while about a dozen were stunned. The strike split the tent pole, shredded the structure, and killed hundreds of chickens in nearby coops. At the same hour a livery barn was struck, seriously injuring Charles Sinmeren.

Indianals Endiasndia Charles Sinmeren

Fire injures man after timber collapse on bridge

Leslie Mord was pinned under a traction engine that fell through a bridge over a small stream near Boone. Fifty minutes elapsed before rescue. one foot burned to a cinder and amputation of the leg was necessary. The injuries, along with shock, were life threatening.

Leslie Mord

Six years for burglary from New England incursion

A man arrested for breaking into a hardware store was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary. He has prior records, including time served in the Cheroken facility and a prior term in the Ann Totinson region. The case references a New Tingland connection and ongoing imprisonment.

Wee Anes An Ann- Totinson Are Tingland Apt Cheroken

Unclear text fragment payment notice

Fragmentary OCR reads confused about payment to farmers at Tama. mentions decayed preasi and NEOVOSSATY to Wee Arrress Jacksor. No clear event, person, date, or organization is ascertainable.

Tama

Fragmented OCR: local notice with sparse readable items

A damaged OCR fragment provides partial details of a local notice. Readable elements suggest a public action or inquiry but lack clear names, dates, or place identifiers.

Child Likely Fatally Burned After Rapids Incident

A seven year old child sustained severe burns during a river rapids accident. Medical staff report the injuries are life threatening and the prognosis remains poor. Local authorities continue to investigate the incident and safety practices at the site.

Wil Prabanir

Apt Week at Lew City Prompts Local Action

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Lew and a weeklong event at an apartment complex. Details are unclear but suggest a local civic or scheduling note affecting residents. Further readable lines are needed to specify dates, parties, or actions.

Prolongedcoma Mystery Refreshed by Sudden Awakening

Clinton girl 14 named Huth Harrington endured a months long coma after a paralysis episode. Doctors treated her with water baths and electrical therapies but she remained unresponsive for ten days before abruptly waking. Since then she has shown no signs of recurrence and physicians expect no future coma episodes.

Huth Harrington Clinton

Raid on Cold Tea Joint In Manchester At Fair

Temperance activists at the Delaware County fair say a raid by the sheriff shut down a tea tent selling cold tea. The concession owner alleges damage to business and reputation and threatens suit. Protesters dismiss findings, claiming the drink was non intoxicating and mock the raid as a Sherlock Holmes style stunt.

Manchester Delaware County Tco Sherlock Holmes

Fire destroys stock farm cattle and buildings in Oregon

A Wednesday morning blaze at N A Lind’s Beaver Creek stock farm near Rolie consumed most cattle and livestock including 53 head of Shoyt horns and 200 cows, with some sheep, and damaged barns and outbuildings. The home and residence were saved. loss estimated around 335,000 with 3 percent insurance. Origin undetermined.

Beaver Creek N. A. Lind Rolie Bey Armerica My. Lind Minnesota S O Einek

Girl Drops Damage Suit Against Logan Attorney

Annie Christensen of Missouri Farley sued George W. Egan for 10000 alleging criminal assault through her next friend Mrs Wy Sorensen. She claims the charges were fake and she was forced to sign the petition. Egan supporters say the case dismissal backs claims enemies target Evan to harm his reputation and drive him from Logan. A separate note reports the state population figure and a death of 19 year old Crever C. Edward at Iowa State College in Ames after appendicitis.

Annie Christensen Missouri Farley George W. Egan Tegan Wy. Sorensen Isa Egan Evan Logan

Enmit Lake to Hold Sept Election on Water Works Franchise

Enmit Lake announces a September election to decide on selling the municipal water works and heating plant and to grant a twenty five year franchise. The vote will determine the future control of essential city utilities and a long term utility agreement.

Enmit Lake Will Holt

Grain market slackens as rail demand and iron prices rise

The week shows diminished grain activity due to smaller offerings and low wheat prices while demand grows for rails and structural shapes. Northern pig iron firming and rising costs aid widespread shipping and building needs, with rail freight and western earnings gaining despite equipment shortages.

Chicago Roads Ane Chicago Dun

Commodity Price Notices From Midwest Markets

The report compiles varied prices for grains, oats, corn, wheat and livestock across multiple markets including Prairie, St Louis, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, and Toledo. Figures show No. 2 white oats 25-26 cents, wheat No. 2 around 50-70 cents, corn and rye values, and beef and pork quotes, with regional fluctuations and daily updates.

Pee Rae Ecanhvan Hoss Sheen Prime Bhai Timothy St Louis—Castle Shaloeg Milwaukee Bier Enen

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