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Newspaper

Ireton Weekly Ledger

Location

Ireton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1905

Page

2

Britain Japan reach defensive alliance pact broadening Asia peace

London reports the defense pact between Great Britain and Japan signed August 12 aims to safeguard India and East Asia. The text notes the accord is not a menace but a peace guarantee with both nations committed to regional defense and prosperity. The agreement includes a cordial letter from Lord Lansdowne to British ambassadors and highlights joint defense against threats in Asia.

Great Britain Japan Lon? Lagshowne Tisron Funyashi Teritain Green London Loni Lansdowne St. Petersbam Paris Neum Great East Sud Taore Rsa Traus Fears Des Poulies

Deadly rear end crash near Paoli on Pennsylvania Road

A Monday collision at Paoli station involving the eastbound New York Limited Express from St Louis and the rear passenger train killed five men and injured more than twenty. Victims include Frank A. Brassow and George M. Leany packer, with many injured passengers treated at Bryn Mawr and Philadelphia hospitals.

Pennsylvania Road Paoli Philadelphia New York Lmited St Louis Paoli Station Pennsylvania Railroad Frank A. Brassow Haverford Batery Car Heating and Lighting Company George M. Eanypacker B.S. Walton Alroons Richard ¥. Gariand Narbeth Cas] Dunhauer Nisa E. K. Spangler Merchantville S.J CG. Milembe Bt. Louis John Ford Mrs. Lamute Se. Louis Patent Atterbury Maine Dexan Nen Freman Pineard Bryn Mawr Bryn Mawr Hospital Stamtir Dirk Richard Garland University Hospital P. Afondey

Steamer Collision Sinks Ship in Chesapeake Bay

A steamer named Darp Gunnerd collides with another vessel near Bosra and Thistle in Chesapeake Bay. One life is lost, with the mate J. Robbies and several crew members reported among the casualties. The wreck washed overboard as rapid maneuvers failed to avert disaster.

Chesapeake Bay

Case 1S and Mystery in London Trains and Bodies

Fragmentary report describes a young woman named Mary Mouser found in an urban location near London. The piece hints at a possible investigation or conspiracy involving a person named Elare wh Disk and a train incident, but details are unclear due to poor OCR.

Lendon Mary Mouser London Aki Ravelin Hedge

Body Found in Cornfield Identified

Fragmentary OCR note indicates a body found in a cornfield with uncertain identifiers. The text mentions possible names or initials but lacks clear details to confirm identity. Further verification from official records and photos is needed.

Not Victim of Rovers Clears Public Misconception

A local note clarifies that the individual is not a victim of rovers, debunking rumors and setting the record straight regarding the incident and involved parties.

CANNOT KILL HIM Sashi A Mulhoad Detective On Road To Recovery

A damaged report describes detective Sashi in severe condition after a gunfight in Fordham. He survived multiple bullet wounds to the forehead abdomen and spleen and underwent lengthy surgeries to remove bullets and repair damage. He is described as displaying remarkable endurance.

Sashi Mulhoad Fordgamb Hospital Pordham Teve

Attack on Irene Grossman Shocks New York

A 35 year old woman Irene Grossman was attacked at her home in New York early Monday. Officers report the assailant fled the scene and injured Ms Grossman, who is hospitalized. Police describe the incident as a violent home invasion and are seeking clues from witnesses.

Irene Grossman York Sethe Grossminu Trade and Industry New York United States Im Canada Aginst Bradstreet Cvet

Killing to a Dance Hall. Henry Raz hot and insta Lewisbure

Fragmented OCR text mentions a killing at a dance hall with names Henry Raz and Lewisbure, plus unclear phrasing about Ree wid. and involvement.

Henry Razhot Insta Lewisbure

Association Meeting Continues With 2024 Plans

ABOARD group Phras e Com 2 Cascéa will hold sessions to discuss ongoing efforts and future activities. The association will regroup to review priorities and coordinate community events with member input and local support.

Unclear OCR Fragment From Harvard Barvari Cohese Lege

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Harvard and people named Feil Rand Le Raoder and Efpeni. no coherent event or details emerge to form a clear news item or date.

Dr. Jam Feets Harvard Barvari Cohese Early

Big Fire Devastates Butte Business District

A massive blaze in Butte Montana destroyed the public library and burned key buildings on West Pack Street and Park Street. Firemen battled flames through the afternoon as winds fanned the fire, with losses estimated around $2,000,000. Multiple departments rushed to scenes including the Shodair block, Renshaw alley, and surrounding stores.

Hutte, Mont Shodair Renshaw Alley West Pack Street Hee Tourstory Symons Wass of Hames Mac Ginniss Fark Mens the &Remen Henshaw Lewis and Chirk Miner Broadway Howard, Argyle Father Build

Attempt to Lynch a Negro Stirs Turmoil in Clayton

Deputies and a mob from a colored church attempted to track Lebert Tarter after a negro seized Hepurr Shores wife in Clayton Missouri. A deputy sheriff fired from a streetcar striking the man who later died while the wife lay faint on the sidewalk.

Hepurr Sherif A. J. Shores Cleyton Ues Lebert Tarter Taylor Denouty Sherif Shores Tia

Three Die As Erie Train Collides Near Susquehanna

An Erie Railroad No 14 train derailed in a collision near Susquehanna Pennsylvania around 2 AM Sunday. Engineer Frank Robbins of Susquehanna was killed. Fireman Patrick O Rourke of Susquehanna is reported missing beneath the engine. Samuel E Hempstead of Erie died from injuries sustained in the wreck.

Erie Easthamsd Susquehanna Frank Robbins O'Rourke Samuel E. Hempstead Eric Detect Sanmmit

Drowned while canoeing reported in local incident

A brief, unclear note describes a drowning during a canoeing outing. Names and exact details are illegible, but the event references a tale and individuals linked to a place called Pontam. Further specifics could not be extracted from the fragment.

Ceasures the King and Tian leaders in crisis note

Fragmentary report notes executive PRs and Tiel sending messages to Tian leadership. Several cepsire items appeared to be added amid an emerging crisis, with unclear details on aims or outcomes.

Tian Severa Tris Cepsire

Made a Roush Horse Premre

Prose fragments describe a wildfire arson attempt and a planned attack on a bull in a rural setting. The text mentions efforts to call another bull after the incident and suggests a defensive response by local residents.

Norwegizan Press Catm Aq Chris pers comment hicks on result

A fragmented clipping notes a press comment by Chris Hicks reacting to a result and conference outcomes. It references the Norwegizan Press and mentions remarks on the performance and context surrounding the event.

Chris Pers

Griswold Case: Des Moines River Body Identified by Dentist

The Des Moines Des Moines River body is identified as Griswold by his dentist Dr. F.L. W. Knott who examined the casket and contents under Coroner Beck. The death mystery remains unsolved with theories of murder or suicide, as investigators confront mixed evidence and public doubt.

Des Moines Griswold FL W. Knott Beck Knott Ife Orsalis Tity Oriswoeld

Death of Frank Callshan Likely Self Inflicted

Indications point to death by own action in the case of Frank Callshan a Pens ia man found along the Des Moines River about eight miles below Des Moines Sundar The lungs contained winded air and the scalp wound was only an abrasion possibly from striking a snag in the river Callahan’s brother claims he was drowned but this view is not widely accepted The deceased was known to be demented and in poor health for several months

Frank Callshan Pensia Des Moines Des Moines Sundar Callahan

Expensive breach of promise case ends in verdict

Paducah Kentucky Miss Grathia Ferguson sued W H Kennedy of Elfert Tennessee for 225000 over engagement and breach. The wealthy farmer Kennedy allegedly had a matrimonial advertisement published as a joke and read many sentimental letters in court. Kennedy promises to pay the judgment.

Grathia Ferguson Paducah W.H. Nedy Elfert Kennedy Jennedy

Chemical Fire Report at Farm Ridge Traced to Incident

A chemical fire at Farm Ridge prompted response from local authorities on a Monday night. Investigators are assessing containment and potential hazards as the scene is secured and no injuries are reported.

Tadzge

Young Sioux City Boy Kite Tragedy

Leon Fallis age 6 son of Cir Tpetectite M E Polls of Sioux City fell from a bicycle Monday evening and suffered a skull fracture causing death a few hours later.

Sioux City Leon Fallis Cir M. E. Polls Sioux

Skeleton Found in Hog Pen Near Iowa City

A clothed male skeleton was found in a hog pasture near Iowa City. Authorities believe the man froze last winter as his clothing is heavy and bones show hog damage from scavenging. The identity of the deceased remains unknown.

Iowa City

Danish Lutheran Conference Session Held in Cedar Falls

The annual conference of the Trinity Chapel in Town met in Cedar Falls with large attendance. Sac City Church marked a fiftieth anniversary at See City. In Seymour, a woman named Ambury was killed when a coal line fell on her.

Triniat Oechapel Cedar Falls Sac City Rundar Seymour Dames Ambury

Must Send Childres to School

A garbled note discusses education, parental intent, and a studio named ATOMS. It mentions children and a missing person context with privacy concerns. The fragment preserves vague references to schooling and adoptive concerns without clear authorities or concrete facts.

Childres

Mysterious Poisoning Case Ties to Shenandoah Family

In Shenandoah a mail carrier Reuben Mullison fell ill after eating bread laced with arsenic. His 13 year old daughter, left as home keeper after her parents separated, is under arrest and bound over to the October grand jury. Authorities pursue motive and whether attempt was murder or accident.

Shenandagh Mau Shenandoah Reuben Mullison Jessen Mollison G. S. Hunley Matox

Iowa Bank Deposits Surge Across State and Savings Banks

Auditor Carroll reports state and savings banks in Iowa show a 13 month rise of over 22 million dollars with more than 5.0 million added in the last three months. Total deposits reach about 151.59 million, with further gains expected from national and private banks. The current average reserve across banks stands at 23 percent.

State Carroll Des Amidines

Beef Producers to Face Interstate Commission Over Rates

Western Beef Producers Association officials were served Monday to appear in Chicago Tuesday before the Interstate Commerce Commission to testify against the Chicago Great Western Railway for rate discrimination. Officers named include John McClarthy of Jefferson as president, James Cox of Boone as secretary, and John Wheeler of Boone as treasurer.

Interstate Commerce Commission Des Moines Western Beef Producers’ Association Chicago Interstate Commmerce Commission Chicago Great Western Road John McClarthy Tefferson James Cox Boone John Wheeler

Woman Drowns Self in Cistern After Mental Trouble

Susie Burton, about 27, a resident of Bedlous near Dex Moines, died by her own action in a cistern. Mrs. Albert Arthur reported her sister’s disappearance after returning from town and found her body in the cistern. Burton had been an inmate of an institution for over three years due to mental trouble.

Gra Amias Susie Biri Albert Arthur Miss Burton Dex Moines

Severe hail damages crops across Woodberry counties

Farmers in the Salix Luton area near the bottoms report extensive corn losses after a violent hailstorm that stripped foliage from trees, denuded orchards of fruit, and knocked poultry from coops. The hail span disrupted a nine mile wide strip from the Missouri River to Holstein.

Salix Luton Woodberry County Missouri Holstein

Farmer Wins Damages After Auto Driver Fails to Stop

In Powersbick County and Ga el Strand, a farmer won damages from an automobile driver who fled after a horse frightened by the collision caused the incident. The driver did not stop, leading to liability for the damage amount.

Aquta Amecers Cove Powesbick Gael Strand

Banker Charged Over Insolvent Bank Deposits

A. A.izas and Mallors, acting for Hardin County, were charged with accepting deposits at their bank in New Providence after knowing the bank was insolvent. The case implicates bank duties and financial impropriety alleged in the county action.

Aaizas T 77 EL TY. Siniss

Burglary Attempt Ends With Gunfire. Loot Missed

Report describes an attempted break in where Carey and G A Gottsch with William Bosie confronted intruders at TaeMars. Thieves fled after a brief exchange of shots. A horse and other goods were stolen during the raid as authorities record the incident.

Carey G. A. Gottsch William Bosie TaeMars Baste Connte Sit

Bemis State Treasurer Dies After Long Career

Ces C Bemis former state treasurer from S78 to ISSO died at Independence Sunday night aged 72. He served in the eighth century assembly in the USA and in the Senate in UST. The report notes a long public life and distant political service.

W. Bemis Isso Nigit

Trential death report with unclear details

An obituary note mentions a person named Treniels aged 0 years and references a Bleak Shire area context with garbled place names and associations. No clear events or affiliations are readable to confirm specifics.

Trade activity and banking gains amid strong wholesale demand

The report notes no recession in heavy industries, while money and distributive operations advance. Bank clearings rise to 197,196,855, with 15 percent above the prior year, and failures drop in Chicago. Wholesale dry goods, clothing, and millinery show large transactions, with robust retail replenishment and high buyer attendance.

Bank Chicago Dot Review of Trade

Market Prices for Cattle Hogs and Grains Across Cities

The report lists commodity prices for cattle hogs and grains across cities including S. Lewis Cincinnati New York Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo and Detroit. It notes Peter Henry Chovantios once wealthy from hot air balloons is now said to be in poverty.

S. Lewis Cincinnati V&e Milwaukee Toledo Peter Tlenry Chovantios

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