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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
1
Naples reports a catastrophic roof collapse at the Mount Oliveto market, burying about 200 people and killing twelve with many more injured. Vesuvius activity and ash storms worsen the scene as authorities struggle to manage rescuers amid chaos.
Reports from the Naples region describe heavy volcanic ash collapsing roofs and hindering rail and telegraph communications. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena donated 20 000 to aid victims as Duchess of Aosta visits hospitals. At San Giuseppe a church collapse during mass killed twenty six and left seventy nine severely injured. troops convert rail cars into field hospitals. Red Cross sets up a nearby hospital.
April 11 report states General Daniel Sickles submitted to an operation on his eyes for a cataract after days of pain. Nas Uren confined to his Fifth Avenue home. Sickles resting comfortably. physicians say the operation successful and expect restored sight to prior level soon.
Three suits filed in Cincinnati target the New York Life Insurance Company over raised policies. Plaintiffs David Imgarten and others allege fraud, excessive salaries, rebates, improper expenses, political contributions, and syndicate investments harming policyholders.
Disturbances in Wenan Province and western Shantups, blamed on hostility to a new educational scheme and Catholics, unfold as bandits loot and threaten towns. In Honan 12,000 Shidta march under banners "Down with the Mean dynasty." Ancient walls are rebuilt for protection as Hankow troops move toward the troubled districts near the Hankow Pekin railway.
London April 11 A floor of invitations is reaching the United States embassy for representative and Mrs Nicholas Longworth who are expected in London during June on a visit to Ambassador Teldeid Mrs Reid No definite arrangements are being made however owing to the uncertainty as to when the Longworth will arrive There will not be official invitations but it is probable that the visitors will be entertained by King Edward Queen Alexandra and other members of the royal family while their stay in London will be a continuous round of private entertainments The United States societies are also desirous of entertaining the president's daughter.
An all day session of the Iowa joint conference of miners and operators produced no agreement. Miners seek continuation of the 1903 wage scale. operators push for a resolution shielding them from shutdowns and strikes. Two insurance bills passed the senate and assembly, now to Governor Higgins.
Professor Nathaniel Sharon of the Lawrence Scientific School in Cambridge has died at age 11. The renowned geologist was a leading figure in the field and a longtime faculty member.
John Alexander Dowie, first apostle of Zion, arrived by train to crowded, mostly hostile crowds in Chicago. He planned a peaceful, legal challenge to Voliva over property power of attorney, while Zion officials urged church members to stop funding his Mexican land ventures.
In Mattoon, April 11, a skeleton discovered in a sand tank near Maron is linked to a missing grain dealer named Cowan who vanished thirty five years ago after leaving with about $2,000. Coroner testimony recalls Cowan as a grain and stock buyer who frequented a gambling house the night he disappeared. King Edward telegrams Rome and Naples praise eruptions survivors. Transvaal gold output sets new monthly high at 443,723 ounces valued around $20.3 million.
Paris April 11 The council of ministers resolved to send a division of French warships to Naples to assist in efforts to succor victims of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The move underscores Franco Italian cooperation in the disaster response and humanitarian relief.
New York April 11 1902 mine owners at a conference with wage workers rejected a proposal to have a conciliation board arbitrate all grievances submitted by the United Mine Workers and urged a commission to review any changes in conditions. George J Baer chairman of the owners subcommittee released a letter from independent operators opposing any agreement to arbitrate with the UMW as surrender to mob violence. The miners consider the proposal.
A New England nor'easter intensified into a powerful April storm causing widespread disruption. Snow fell in Boston suburbs, coastal gales damaged telegraph lines, and several vessels were driven ashore or sunk near Gloucester Provincetown and Kittery Point. In Washington, Sen Malley spoke against congress denying lower courts suspensive powers, while Wichita stock firm treasurer Blackburn faced embezzlement charges of $20,000.
Washington April 11 Senator Alger has recovered enough from his illness to stand at the senate side. He is seen by colleagues who report cautious improvement and expect a rapid return to full activity.
General orders urge strict economy on all naval officers aboard U S warships. West Point improvements total 7 8 million dollars. Pendleton Ohio fire kills sixteen horses and several mules. Governor Winthrop says Porto Rican leprosy disease is disappearing from the island. Tacoma attorney George W Fogg dead at 69, ex Quincy Massachusetts. Governor Pattison reports Ohio’s normal condition. Rumors swirl of Russian cabinet reorganization in St Petersburg. President cables condolence to the king of Italy after Mount Vesuvius disaster. Glen-Waston company notices back to work under eviction threat. Michard Shippen Willing, father of John Jacob Astor, dies aged 84. New York Produce Exchange to close Good Friday. London Telegraph notes colonial trade prospects with China and Manila next month.
Russian writer Maxim Gorky arrived aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse in New York and spoke with reporters while his wife and secretary watched. He questioned Russia’s electoral system, voiced distrust of the Douma, and said the revolution’s true state is driven by people funding arms in many provinces. His adopted son and exiled leaders joined the crowd on deck.
An interview excerpt discusses whether revolution can prevail without arms and references Gorky and Jewish roles in Russia. It notes a forthcoming autobiography and plans to influence readers abroad. Meanwhile in France a miners congress pledges to sustain a strike at 159 per Miy with 14000 protesters and violent actions by women.
Base Ball Man Married in Cedar Rapids as Suaper Nemedy, manager of the Apraport baseball team of the Chee Fayasie, weds Miss Hel Matlenburg in a simple ceremony.
A five story brick structure on Liberty Avenue in Pittsburg toppled after the upper floors were dismantled. One Italian laborer was found dead while two others were slightly injured. Rescuers recovered bodies and remaining workers were pulled from the wreckage as help flooded the scene.
A fragmented rail timetable lists multiple trains between Chicago, Waterloo, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, and Omaha with northbound and westbound designations. It notes passenger and freight services, specific train numbers, arrival and departure times, and Sunday suspensions.
The timetable lists routes and speeds for lines including No. 40 Chicago and St Louis Limited stopping at key points daily at 9:18 am, No. 46 Chicago and Burling Com passenger at 8:03 am Sundays, No. 72 Way Freight, etc. It notes connections at Denver Junction with the G. W. and other interline links to Omaha and Dodge. Also included is a 1906 notice of application for a liquor permit in Blackhawk County Iowa, with intent by D. M. Munger & Co of Waterloo.
The pope is described as democratic in his reception of yaustors while the Methodist church of Canada intensifies missionary work. The Bishop of London, famed as a wise church leader, is named an ardent friend of drama. Levi P Morton donates 50000 for choir furnishings at St John the Divine in memory of Susan Kearny Street. A carved-wood lectern worth 5 is planned for All Saints Appleton as a memorial to Amod Adams Lawrence, founder of Lawrence University in Appleton Wisconsin.
Jaipur shows broad straight streets and pink edifices. Cleveland’s population is 0.5 percent of the national total while holding over 85 million pounds in savings. Baltimore’s city rebuild costs reach 100 million with another 100 million for improvements. New buildings command higher value, streets widened, decks improved by 6 million, and parks expanded by 2 million.
The article notes a new method of gathering enemy information by photographing from a balloon or kite, enabling distance shots of ten to twelve miles. It mentions Russia wasting many partridges in the recent war and details French artillery consumption and a new bullet type used by French infantry with rapid flight and penetration claims.
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