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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1906
Page
22
Townsend of Michigan urged the house for over an hour on the Hepburn railroad bill detailing a midnight rate remedy and a commission due process. He argued for a reasonable maximum rate and warned railways that delay could invite socialist pressure.
A Georgia figure Adamson criticizes Republican and Democratic lines on interstate commerce and rail regulation. The discussion centers on party platforms, proposed legislation, and the role of the commerce commission amid references to past administrations. A tragic accident at Cooperage causes a fatal injury described with clinical detail.
John J Bowes an Englishman with three enlistments in the regular army navy and as a volunteer is refused admittance to the United States. He arrived Jan 19 ill and rheumatism and a bullet wound from the Philippines prevent admission and a marine hospital option was explored. Veterans leaders Captain Hayes and John Din aim to have the ruling overturned.
In Marine City on January 31 an itinerant temperance lecturer Thomas N Doutner was barred from addressing a public meeting at the city hall by aldermen citing clergymen influence. Doutner, an opponent of prohibition, challenged two Prohibitionist preachers to a joint debate after the closed lecture attempt.
In Bloomington Illinois a sheriff offered to pay $1000 to a doctor to save the life of William Hatchett who had been accidentally shot while the sheriff attempted to take into custody Hatchett’s insane father. The bullet perforated his intestines. he survived though medical charges were disputed. A legal action was filed against the sheriff as the case draws central Illinois attention. Separately a Colorado Springs robbery of $20000 in jewelry was reported. a Saint Louis firm said insurance covered the loss of jewelry samples valued at $2500 in a single trunk.
Emanuel Rhodes and two sons with a dog were walking at the Klinlick farm Brickman when the dog uncovered a swamp hole revealing many snakes the largest measuring six feet frogs and lizards also emerged later in the day the Loss then found more snakes and lizards
Mrs Ines Parks sues for divorce from Charles M Tourke in Galesburg Michigan alleging he promised her trips to New York and fine clothes then became drunk and deserted. The case records show the spouses and a pending petition with details unclear from fragmented text.
Fragmentary notes describe routine decisions as current officers extend terms and oversee ongoing duties at the trade ministry. No clear names or dates are present to specify individuals or locations.
Three witnesses testified that Charles Dawes and Garfield discussed immunity for packers. Letters allegedly from Garfield to Dawes were introduced, with Dawes claiming a sacred pledge of confidentiality. McRoberts corroborates Krauthoff on Garfield promising protection and authority from the president and secretary to shield packers.
Miss Alice Roosevelt and fiance Representative Nicholas Longworth travel by revenue cutter to greet the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse where Comtesse de Chambrun formerly Clara Longworth arrives as guest of the wedding. A ladder delay forces Miss Roosevelt to board by pilot ladder at quarantine.
A stepped train incident in Tigtnth ar 430 led to an attempted removal of a leg. Witnesses report a bystander received serious injuries and the patient may be paralyzed. The museum parking plan faces scrutiny with potential foes pressing to defeat the measure.
Mount Holly New Jersey January 31 After ten years on the run John Williams, recently arrested at Atlantic City for assault, is identified as one of the Negroes who murdered Jon Wenke in 1906 Burlington New Jersey. Williams and Thomas Cromwell fled after the crime. Cromwell later confessed Williams as an accomplice before his execution in Lebanon Virginia Cromwell had killed Schmidt in June 1901. Williams escaped to South America then returned five years later before renewed search. There was no reward of 700 dollars offered for his capture.
In Boonville Indiana on January 31 a shooting spree left James Leigh dead and Town Marshal Robert Williams wounded. Wesley Williams and Andrew Williams of Evansville were arrested with their parents and younger brother and jailed for murder. Andrew, who fled to Evansville, was later detained with Wesley at a reform school for safety. Marshal Williams is reported to be recovering.
Virginia cases show a judge ruling that forgery is a crime only when the forged name imposes pecuniary liability on another. Baldinger, a schoolboy twice convicted of forging registration transfers to influence a Democratic primary, earns ten days and a $100 fine after pleading guilty. Open Air Treatment for a Babe reports a police observation of a well covered infant during outdoor exercises. Venezuelan Situation notes no immediate action expected. officials would act decisively if needed. Moors Attack a Spanish Cruiser in Melilla amid fortifications as sultan’s forces loom.
Paul Dresser, 47, songwriter of ranks of the Wa bash and The Blue and the etvas, died at his sister’s home in New York. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, he gained fame in his era. The report notes his death follows a long public career and includes scattered references to other maritime and political items of the period.
Seattle witnesses at the Valencia C. Allison inquiry describe calm seas during the crash, faulting relief ships and crew for failing to lower boats. The testimony notes passengers and crew abandoned attempts to help as the Topeka and other vessels stood by, while fog and rising conditions followed.
A bronze tablet honoring Ohio statehood was installed at the subtreasury building in Wall Street, replacing a previous tablet unveiled Nov 29 with a plaster substitute after the real tablet was accidentally broken. Homer Lee and the Ghia Company of Associates installed the tablet and revealed the fabrication history.
The passage describes chaotic OCR errors and garbled phrases about legislative actions, contracts, and shop rules. It references the House of Representatives, a fund for pots rented by dwellers, county reimbursements for losses, and a contract dispute affecting labor conditions with mentions of open shop and wage adjustments.
Ralph Heppner of Englewood Chicago rode three miles on the last car of a New York express when the vestibule was locked. He fell against a bridge support at Diamond street and was killed. His wife inside the car believed he was left on the platform as the train reached Philadelphia.
In Tiflis, Caucasia, General Griszaeff chief of staff to the Caucasus viceroy was assassinated as he stepped into a carriage. A wall ambush used a corded ball and sling like launcher, killing Griszaeff and a Cossack orderly. a passingwoman was mortally wounded. The assassin was captured.
A fragment shows Mrs McCan-I and Mrs Vaudine discussing a woman who desires a less burdensome life away from many dresses. The exchange notes her wish for a place with fewer responsibilities and dresses to manage.
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