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Newspaper

Alden Times

Location

Alden, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1906

Page

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Operators Stand Firm in Wage Dispute with Delaware and Hudson

Delaware and Hudson Company official Provident Willees released a letter to Julie Mitchell of the United Mine Workers detailing a wage testion conference. He notes arbitration by the strike commission found hours worked do not justify an eight hour day and wages would rise about 126 percent, while the Chicago meeting of mine operators refused settlement with the United Mine Workers.

Delaware Cane Hudson Company Asan Answers Andhets Cay Die Sorshe Conmolsion Gee Leou Mtr Wilcow MeRittons Stette Chicago Auditorium Hotel Eagle Ree United Mine Findstet

West Virginia Mine Explosion Kills Dozens at Virginia Coal Shaft

A serious blast at a coal mine near Guphreyeatienes in Charleston WV results in at least twenty dead and eleven survivors. Gas pocket caused the explosion around 1:90, wrecking the mine and blocking exits. Names of several dead and missing workers are listed, with effort continuing to recover bodies and confirm fatalities.

West Virginia Charleston W.va Stewart Colllertee Bany Gua Miles Pritt Dhawidl Wells James Swain Hecho Madison Feuit du Ure Reece Cowhe Alweyk

Minister Seeks Death After Obscene Letters Arrest

Pastor Justin G Wade of First Congregational Church of Waukegan was arrested by post office inspectors for sending obscene letters. He attempted to commit suicide by leaping in front of a Northwestern train after arraignment before a U S Commissioner. He survived with severe injuries and said insanity ran in his family. The letters' handwriting resembled his, but he denied writing the specific notes. The arrest stemmed from two letters sent to Woodrew Keel, a boy diving near Bloomington.

Sey Justin G Wade First Congregational Church Waukegan Post Office Cheanahis United States Pooto Wodrewn Keli Uy Bloomington

Mutiny Talk Circulates As Cruiser Arrives at San Francisco

Reports claim mutiny rumors surround the cruiser at San Francisco after arrival from Port Angeles. Sailors complain of harsh discipline and poor rations with paydays looming while authorities investigate Articles of War.

Menoen Mablehead Noosa Diego Speelabeas Stites Shardoed Wark Ard Comrignade Mubiagera Craiger San Francisco Port Angels Ecompaader

Ministers Declined for Funeral Sermon in Poorla ML

After refusals from all invited ministers to preach the funeral sermon for the late Dr. Sinocneas of Poorla ML, arrangements for the service were completed despite tensions at the church. The event drew parishioners and local notables.

Siusites Panpeesrtad Sinocneas Poorla Noo Aecneenent

Stranded miners and legal cases spark a multifaceted report

Report covers miners stranded in Matagorda Bay and related legal actions involving court cases, arrests, and investigations. Mentions of a theater bombing attempt, regional figures, and Bolivia strike activity appear amid a dense set of unconnected fragments. Entities include Matagorda Bay, New York, Celiecaedingian, and various named individuals.

Smoot Trial Resumes In Senate Probe On Mormon Sect

Washington report states Senator Smoot’s seat protest hearings continued before the privileges and elections committee. Testimony touched on Mormon endowment rites and plural marriage claims, with witnesses including Walter M. Wolke and others detailing alleged ceremonies and oaths.

Smoot Senate Vom Lites Washington Semittor Smoot Committee On Privileges and Elections Cons Kress Sesaan Walter M. Wolke Brichary Youn College Logan Chaehuren Cartiste New York Albc Worthington Warsithiaten Wolfe Cohmee Resields Uae Charliste Board of Brighany Youn Acadermy Toose Mattes Cays

Great rush for homes spurs westward move

Reports say a large movement of home seekers, drawn to unusually cheap rates, has begun toward the southwest. Observers note many more people seeking homes than in prior periods, with officials tracking the surge as they watch prices and availability.

Beriwente St. Lout Chledge Grassenger Ureuker Geoble Betes Dob Sebastian Tretia Hideener Hock Chica- Be

Man Confesses to Multiple Post Office Robberies

A man named Paul Carey, described as a Negro, allegedly robbed several post offices including Hye Tala and Muskogee, with authorities stating he stopped at Bufata en route to South Me Alester. He reportedly confessed to the Muskogee and Tulsa incidents and implicated others in the chain of thefts.

Sore Oe Paul Carey Muskogee South Ate- Alester Bufata South Care South Abe Ades Tulsa

Two Midshipmen Dismissed for Code Violations

A Washington special reports that midshipmen George H. Melvin of Illinois and Richard T. DeSaussure of South Carolina were dismissed Tuesday by Secretary Bonaparte for alleged code violations amid naval duties.

Midshipmen Wwashington Creorge H. Melvin

Cresters of Marra Island Seize Vetermay in Hebrides

The report says Cresters on Marra Island have seized neighboring Vetermay and threaten force to advance their claim. Courts are noted in a convoluted line about proceedings and dates, with unclear names and phrases. The fragmentary text mentions Aunties, academn, and a date 2900, but lacks coherent details.

Eduboigh Scotland Marra Hebiies Vetermay Tesk

Kidnapping Case Involving Savior Lind Wallé Aboard

The fragment recounts a supposed kidnapping linked to Lind Wallé and a Savior figure, mentioning a wrecked vessel and a hurried search near a hospital and port. Murky references to Ortatian Wealbee, Vihodedes week, and abandoned wreckage imply a chaotic incident with missing persons and emergency responses.

Three Boys Die In Train at Cummins Crossing

Three Werlden youths die in a railroad accident near Meriden Illinois Central crossing east of Meriden. A buggy with a raised top is struck by a fast train as it descends a hill. Names include John CHL 19, Daniel GH 16, Raymond Quinn 16. The Cosgrove boy suffers severe injuries and dies later at Cherokee hospital.

Werlden Cummins Crossing Ilinois Central Meriden Cherokee Cummins Farm Dannis Cummins Richard Cumming Omaha Coskrove Meath Gill Quinn

Woman on trial for murder in Cedar Rapids case

Mrs. Zeta Echtes, accused of fatally shooting Constable Peter Martha during a levy on her furniture, stood trial in Cedar Rapids district court. The jury was impaneled after noon, with twenty witnesses summoned. opening statements began and the defense expected to seek justification.

Echtes Cedar Etupids Zeta Ecktes Peter Martha Catter Triah Cedar Rapids Phas

DIES IN SWEETHEARTS HOME AFTER PARTY

Peter Lundgren, 35, of near Stratford, collapsed and died Monday night at the John Bar quest residence after taking his sweetheart, Miss Barquest, home from a party at the Alfred Coulser fart. He entered to warm up and reeled, falling dead. coroner’s inquest to be held.

Peter Lundgren Stratford John Barquest Miss Barquest Alfred Coulser Lungren

Two Towans Promoted At Annapolis Cadet Officers

At Annapolis Md the appointments of middshipmen who will act as cadet officers of the brigade after graduation of the first class next Monday have been announced. Cadet lieutenant commanders are Midshipmen Phillip G Lauman Des Moines and Richard Hill Fort Dodge who command the first and second battalions respectively.

Annapolis Phillip G. Lauman Des Moines Richard Hill Fort Dodge

Fatal Fire Claims New Sharon Woman and Child

A woman in New Sharon, wife of Sparks Heale, died from burns when her clothing caught fire while near a stove. Her infant child was severely injured, neighbors extinguished the flames, and a Dubuque man, George Hoy, reportedly hanged himself in a barn after being distraught.

Wonin Sparks Heale New Sharon Bulchle Waka

Recommitted death by own action letter explains police death

A letter found in Boone describes Police Officer David H B White’s state of mind before a self inflicted death. Coroner Walker blocked publication of the letter from the inquest, but officers consider the case a suicide aided by despondency over imagined enmity and recent purchase of strychnine.

Polis White Boone David HB. White White Bettor Walker

Hog thieves strike Mapleton hogs disappear

Mapletown area farmers report multiple losses of their largest hogs over six months. Thieves operate with team and wagon, taking hogs alive, leaving no clues. Stock buyers within fifteen miles asked to watch for strangers selling hogs while farmers plan a protective association to catch and prosecute the culprits.

Mapleton Furmere

Asphalt Company Sues Over City Paving Certificates

Harber Asphalt Paving Company filed suit in Marshalltown Monday to recover paving certificates and assessments delayed by the city. The city mayor and council are defendants alongside Brown and Calhoun. The court is asked to determine benefits to property and fix a lien. Previous related case found payments not in accord with contract, reducing settlement prospects.

Marshalltown Harber Asphalt Paving Company Calhoun Brown

Violinist’s Clinton Home Destroyed By Fire

Fire at 4 a m destroyed the two story frame residence of Prof. Bob Blocker, violinist, in Clinton. The building, unoccupied at the time, housed a large music library. Incendiary origin suspected. loss estimated at 3000 dollars, partially insured.

Flbl Wocker Clinton Bob Blocker

Cedar Rapids child burned to death in home fire

A Cedar Rapids four year old girl died in a home fire after her mother left two young daughters alone. Smoke poured from the house and the older child burned on a couch, the younger burned slightly. Police suspect the elder set her clothes on fire with a match. A separate report notes a horse killed in Galliston after a head on collision at a party. Charles City water power plant sold to B S Marrenger for about twenty five thousand dollars with plans for a new dam and power plant.

Cedar Rapids Dirs Charles Vopetka Galliston Alvin White Mr. Johnson Treton Johnygen Charles City B.S. Marrenrer Intel

Mapeton Banker Dean and Dr Gritha Die in Recent Health Struggles

Well known Mapleton banker and Dr BF Gritha died at home around 4 am Tuesday after two years of ill health. The obituary notes Gritha’s prominence in banking and mentions unrelated local meetings and events reported in a fragmentary newspaper page.

BF. Gritha Mapleton Dr. Grith Wr Chittin

Senate Debates Rail Rates and Santo Domingo Treaty

The Senate and House scrutinized railroad rate legislation, debated subsidies and a Niagara Falls preservation resolution, and discussed a state bill on a new deep harbor on Lake Michigan. Several speakers urged action on the rate bill while others attacked or defended provisions, with adjournments and committee referrals shaping the week.

Senate Congress Alaska Penrose Simon Santo Domingo State Department Committee On Foreign Relations House Shelby Knapp N. Y Shinkelford Wetlin Ala Niagara Falls Joint Commission Peller Abr. Patterson Gadlinger Perkins Lake Michigan Mr. McCall Massachusetts Maesars Burton Ohio Russa Exons Thomas North Carolina Burke South Dakota Goulden New York Tola Sansation Duutterson Cole Deansermito Littlefield Mee Grosvenor Bacon Spooner Committee On Immigration Gilleapie Texon Interstate Commerce Commission Pennsylvania Railroad Gaines W. Va Senate Chamber Patterson Bailey Democratic Party Batterson Democratic Caucus Hourke Cochran Moon Williams Hieotuen

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