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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
3
Reports from Valparaiso describe a massive earthquake disaster with estimates of deaths around 1000 and property losses up to 250 million dollars. San Francisco scale fears rise as railways crippled and relief struggles intensify while refugees crowd plazas seeking shelter amid famine fears and martial law.
Labor shortages grip the northwest from Duluth to the Dakotas with farmers offering $2.50 to $3 per day and bonds. Railroads contractors and miners face similar shortages as demand outstrips supply across wheat regions copper country and other industries.
Fred C. Macrey former deputy county treasurer and customs collector was acquitted of grand larceny tied to the graveyard scandal. The court directed a not guilty verdict due to lack of sustaining evidence. In Chicago, the Garfield Park bank closed its doors after the Milwaukee Avenue bank crash echoes, with about $100,000 in deposits affected.
Trade review reports abundant crops and steady industrial vigor supporting a brighter outlook. August import gains, rising wages at textiles, and strong shipments in dry goods and clothing fuel ongoing prosperity, with rail blockades looming as crops move. July foreign trade exceeds prior years, though some weather-related damage noted.
In Zion City a rumor signals a possible compromise between Dowie and Voliva aimed at easing internal factional conflict. A secret conference at Shiloh House involved Voliva and Dowie, though details remain undisclosed and residents are left uncertain about the city’s leadership.
Speaker Cilion’s presidential campaign tone rose in Danville as the Republican Eightenth district convention renominated Speaker Cannon for Congress by acclamation. Cannon accepted with a long address praising the GOP record, nation’s prosperity, and the party’s continued leadership.
On August 17 three long term chain gang convicts Aionza Goodwin Hammond Wilsac and George Kenny feigned illness then overpowered white guard H C Lindlo cutting his throat with a butcher knife. They released two trusties, donned civilian clothes, and fled into nearby swamps near Ashley Junction.
Kingston reports a strong quake on August 14 with several shocks felt on St. Lucia. Four quakes occurred here on August 2, and St. Lucia recorded 51 shocks in eight hours. The ongoing tremors since February Fuelling anxiety across St Lucia and surrounding areas.
Cincinnati notice reports Pitts H. Purt a broker and brother of Gen Burt aged 69, retired from Domulnick & Tomintek, first certificate holder at the Cincinnati Stock Exchange, widely known in the city. A separate Louisville item notes Joseph Johnstes, a Black man, executed by hanging for murdering his wife, carried out Friday.
In Greenwood area on August 17 the accused killer Bob Davis was captured after a mob formed following Miss Jennie Brooks murders. Gov. Heyward pleaded for restraint, but the crowd dragged Davis away and shot him multiple times. Earlier, Davis attacked Brooks in her father’s store and later assaulted a 14 year old girl nearby. A large pursuit with hundreds of bullets reported.
Doise Idaho Aug 26 A large delegation warps the National Irrigation Congress with more than 1 200 delegates expected as governors appoint hundreds to accompany officials. The event opens September 3 with local committees arranging housing and low rates for visitors. After the congress delegates will tour irrigation districts across the state.
Warsaws Aug 20 The revolutionists who on Saturday attempted to assassinate the governor general adopted a stratagem to induce him to leave the palace A light haired girl threw bombs at the governor generals carriage but the miscreant was not captured The state department says two bombs were thrown and the official escaped with slight injury Noted Horseman Dead Michael I Gwyer prominent in American turf died in Brooklyn Sultan pardons prisoners Constantinople Aug 17 He releases all prisoners who completed two thirds of sentences Lowden for Congress Freeport St Aug 17 Col Frank Lowden nominated by Republicans to succeed Robert Hitt Two Killed in Wreck New Richmond Wis Aug 20 A Wisconsin Central freight wreck killed two men Fireworks Explosion Kills Score New York Aug 17 A Rio de Janeiro cable says a Kahla fireworks factory explosion killed 21 men
Senior Vice Comes from Indiana and Junior Halls from Michigan lead the Grand Army of the Republic officers elected at the annual meeting. R. B. Brown becomes commander in chief, born 1845 in Ohio, formerly editor of the Zanesville Courier. Other roles include William H. Armstrong as Senior Vice Commander and E. D B. Fenton as Junior Vice Commander. The report covers Tanner’s address on criticism of mock leaders and a push to protest Wirz monument. Members total 235,825 with 9,205 deaths last year. It adjourns to meet in Saratoga in 1907.
A Sunday drowning spree in the upper Midwest claims seven lives. In Hibbing area Frank Zutter and his brother William, aged 23 and 21, were among two who vanished after venturing beyond safe depth. A 16 year old youth aiding his father fell into a log raft incident near Alkin. Hans Nelson, 16, of Superior drowned in St Louis bay amid warnings. W B Peck of Duluth perished at Column Springs with two daughters nearby. Lake Minnetonka saw two drownings Ralph Strole, 92, at Salsburg Point and a man named Bakker at Shady Island. James Tylmilian, 70, longtime St Paul meat packer, died after a long illness. Rebecca S Clark, “Sophia May” novelist, died at 73 in Norridgewock.
United States trade with its noncontiguous territories for the final year totaled 3119 304 511 dollars. Frank E. Gavin of Indianapolis nominated for Congress by Democrats in the Seventh district. Alaska election yields victory for Gale and Waskey. Mrs Louis Janeck of Milwaukee missing after quarrel with husband. Charles E Hughes cited for possible Republican gubernatorial nomination in New York. Hungarian crop report predicts harvests exceed last 25 years. A man in Charlotte Michigan dies after morphine intake following a dispute at a picnic. A Kingfisher Oklahoma shooting results from an old grudge. Mrs John Knapp of St Louis dies at Watch Hill aged 82. Actor William B Cahill dies in New York. U S cruiser St Louis commissioned at League Island. Prince Mohamed Ibrahim of Egypt injured in car crash in Normandy. Two daughters of Carl F Karlsen drown at Grand Haven. George F Downer named Merrill Wisconsin high school principal. Lady Hesketh to aid Palace hotel rebuilding project. Goulding Coleman dies in Louisville. Fred Althoof injured by falling oil barrel at Neenah mill. Klein of the Museum of ery to spend three months on Ile Kerguelen studying rare fauna and flora. island reportedly uninhabited.
Oyster Bay Aug 18 President Roosevelt appoints James S Harlan of Chicago to the Interstate Commerce Commission. He is son of Justice John M Barlen and former Porto Rico attorney general. The move completes the commission under the new railroad rate law.
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