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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1906

Page

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Hope Follows Grim Despair After San Francisco Fire

San Francisco April 22 The city shows rapid regeneration with debris cleared and utilities restored. Food supplies pour in by carload and boatload enabling redistribution, while officials urge skilled labor to handle distributions. Death tolls are exaggerated. total losses likely under 200.

San Francisco San Franscisco Eversidere Inhoreza California Oakland Bellerat General Committee Olear

Water supply planned to end city shortage in Frisco

The city prepares to receive 6,000,000 gallons daily from Ocean View and Tale Merced, followed by another 6,000,000 from College Hills to serve northern districts. Additional 44,000,000 gallons daily are needed, with further lines to be completed within a day or two. Property owners consult architects as work progresses on water pipeline efforts.

Black Point Vacite Heights Linea Eliy Ry Fruvisco Cloning Ivay Tue Deleis

City eyes rapid rebuild after disaster with new skyscrapers

Draftsmen rush to draw plans for a new cityscape while prominent firms vow to reopen in San Francisco. Across the Bay, births spark hopes amid relief, weddings rise, and displaced couples marry with limited funds as residents adjust to new addresses.

Frisco quake fatalities list exceeds thirty nine

San Francisco and Santa Rosa suffer extensive losses from the quake with identified victims including Fire Chief Sutliven and numerous residents. The list grows daily as more names are confirmed, while San Francisco and Santa Rosa count dozens more wounded and missing. A Los Angeles man recounts a Grand hotel survivor who walked in half-dressed after the disaster.

Pfrisco Santa Rosa San Francisco Sutliven Baker Sacond and Stevenson Srs Stave Busner Polo Frank Ringe Patrick Broderick Valencia Hotel Philip Busalacchi Minna Willie Carr Elis Harry Chesbro Tena Crowder Seventh St John Day Geary At Hart Drumm Max Fenner Getz Folsom William Gheitman Eddy Ida Heslip Geary and Stockton Ats M. A. Hustel Ars. McUann McKenzie Waighe St Nourmana Pacific St Louis Paladina Montgomery Merchant Sts N. Rosanfeld Felsem Bts Geronimo Stagman Merchant St. de R. G. Churchill J, Carter de Noung Will Day Domenicaul Thise Valllejo Kane Kegee Andy Feu Muller Slater Santa Hosa

Windy Shot Triggers Mine Disaster Near Trinidad

A dust explosion in a Colorado Fuel and Iron mine west of Trinidad left two miners dead and one missing with little hope of rescue. Seventeen miners escaped through another opening as rescuers worked to locate the missing worker amid a badly damaged mine entrance.

Sete Fira Ust Trinidad Colo Colorado Fuel and Iron Company Tients Wwineal Wine Watertown

Davison Burglars Loot Six Stores In One Hour

A Davison Michigan raid in April saw burglars enter six stores within an hour, taking clothing, shoes, cash, and small valuables. James Baxter’s clothing store reported ten suits and shoes missing. downer’s hardware and other shops had cash and trinkets taken. Mrs. T, Qandyy’s millinery woke to intrusion but fled, and residents armed themselves after the break in. Sheriff Zimmermay and deputies pursued with limited success. Chisels and hammers were used to break into buildings.

Davison Michi Burshits James Baxter Downer's Hardware Store Lime W. W. Carpenter Wu. Monrow Zimmermay Flint AML Patralman Green Deputa Fles

Injunction Reversed in Iron Workers Strike Contempt

In Cincinnati on April 23 the Superior Court reversed Judge Hosey in a contempt case from the iron molders strike. The court held that unlawful persuasion was not shown when union men allegedly promised jobs elsewhere, and ruled lawful persuasion depends on the act itself, not motive.

Cincinnati Superior Court Hosey Swere Hoesa Chicago Hosea

Needle Finds a Gem A Diamond Ring Rediscovered

Mrs We Michie of the Victoria apartment house in Indianapolis lost a $500 diamond ring a week earlier. Detectives searched for the thief, and an accidental discovery occurred when a needle dropped and snagged the ring in her dress hem, revealing she had dropped it herself while police investigated.

Indianapolis We Michie Victoria Michie

Train Hits Car In Danville Killing One Injuring Three

An auto collision near Danville involved a Chicago man Daniel Wenney and pedestrians. A bystander Conde Bishop died from injuries while three others, including Dante Kenney the rehab worker, were injured in the incident near Prank tine street crossing.

Danville Sn Autoio Daniel Wenney Chicago Peelpants Rank Bartley Hassell Kan Conde Hishop Dante Kenney Obey Chauteur Kenney

Mrs Garrison Seeks News On Missing Sister-In-Law

Mrs Benja min Tiarrinon widow of the late express seat expresses grave concern for the safety of her sister in law, wife of Lieutenant Parker, presently in San Francisco awaiting word.

Garrison Taifanipalls Benjamin Tiarrinon Parker San FrancHiscu

Diplomatic Trouble Over Publicity of Argentina Dispatch

Washington learns of a Buenos Ayres dispatch protesting a report by Argentina’s minister Garcia Mercy of a conversation with President last March. President Roosevelt notes the publication misrepresented him and affirms admiration for Argentina while defending Monroe Doctrine relevance in the region.

Washington Buenon Ayres Charles D. White United States Garcia-Mereu Argentina Garcia-Mercy Tila Garcia Merou

RUSSIAN REDS WROTH OVER GORKY US TREATMENT

Russian papers attack Maxim Gorky over his reception in the United States. They denounce US citizens as hypocrites and accuse him of pandering to bourgeois ideals while lauding liberty in New York harbor. The critique links Gorky to Mark Twain and condemns his defense of liberty.

Bt. Petersburg Maxim Gorky United States Gorky New York Harbor Mark Twain Bourgeelse

Imposter Captured in Mobile Navy Impersonation Case

In Mobile on April 28 authorities arrested D. R. Smith who claimed to be a United States navy surgeon. He allegedly swindled Greeks in the South by promising hospital jobs for a payment of 250. Smith traveled from New Orleans with Greeks and promised hospital posts before the Greeks grew suspicious and led to the impersonation warrant sworn by the district attorney. Smith cites Atlanta as his home.

Mobile Ala D. R. Smith United States Navy South Pretess Hopital Services Smith New Orleans Marine Hospital United States Atlanta

Death by Live Wire in Houston Tragedy

An 85 year old woman Mrs Annie Blass a four year old boy Abraham and C G Craft were killed when a live wire fell across the gutter at the Blass home. The current ran to a cistern and the boy went inside for water leading to the fatal crash. The mother and Craff perished trying to aid him.

Houston Tax Annie Blass Abraham C. G. Craft

Argentina Progress and Regional Reflections Prompt Commentary

A dialogue cites aspirations for Caribbean-border nations to emulate Argentina's growth, praising its future as a major world power while noting racial and territorial contrasts. Contemporaneous items report April 23 sentences: land fraud sentencing in South Dakota. a Mineville murder. Ta drone surrender near Manila. and a Cincinnati boys protectory fire injuring about 200.

Cincinnati Boys’ Protectors Order of St. Veaness Delhi

Fire destroys multiple buildings in Marquette area

Fire at Marquette and Maranette Michigan on April 23 destroyed the Hayward hotel and a Trout Creek Manufacturing camp warehouse from Duluth along with South Shore and Atlantic railway section houses and a small store. Total loss around 315 000 dollars.

Marquette Maranette Mich Fira Hayward Trout Creek Manufacturing Campiis Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railway

Dowie Zion Tabernacle Clash Delays Trip

Chicago April 28 Dowie abandons trip after Judge Wright hears Zion factions over who occupies the tabernacle Sunday Attorney Heley for Dowie offered to split the day with Voliva but court rejected the idea Buley conferred with Dowie and ordered Voliva to lead yesterday with Dowie to have it next Sunday The court also restrains Gladstone Dowie from interfering with his father’s attendants at Shiloh House

Chicago John Alexander Dowie Zion City Wright Zion Tabernacle Heley Dowie Voliva Buley Gladstone Dowie Shiloh House

Bloody fight with cowboys ends in deaths in Richmond

In Richmond Missouri on April 23 a Wild West show proprietor Sip? Wik Sor was killed and his partner William Duvail fatally injured during a confrontation with four officers and a cowboy group led by Wilson and Duvall on the public square. Officers suffered no injuries. The clash followed an arrest attempt tied to an offense from last fall when the show appeared.

Richmond William Duvail Wilson Duvall Gaia

Slosson Wins World Billiards Title In Madison Square

George Slosson defeated Jacob Schaefer 500 to 396 in the international championship final at Madison Square Concert Hall to claim the world back‑hand billiards title and the challenge trophy. Sutton and Schaefer split wins and will duel tonight for second prize.

New York George Silosson Jacob Schaefer Madison Square Concert Hall Slosson George Sutton Schaefer Sutton

Birmingham officer shot during prisoner dispute

Birmingham April 23. City sanitary inspector W J Thompson was shot and killed by guard H S Robertson during a fight about a prisoner. Robertson is jailed. He can live on that. Chicago April 23. Announcement says W C Brown will be first vice president of the SAME system on June 1 with a $75,000 yearly salary.

Chicago Ben M., Smith Richard G. Irons Bessie M. Hollister Iveng Birmingham Ala Ww. J. Thompson H. S. Robertson Robertson W.C. Brown New York Central Lines New York

Baseball Scores From Chicago and Across Leagues

Baseball scores from April 28 report numerous league results including Brooklyn 1 New York 1 in the National League, Philadelphia 18 Boston 0, Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati , Chicago 5 St Louis 2, and Cincinnati 7 Louisville 6. American League games include St Louis 5 Cleveland 1, Washington 4 Boston 3 in eleven innings, Philadelphia 7 New York 2, Chicago 3 Detroit 4, and Chicago 7 Cleveland 6. Minor league and Sunday results show Columbus 3 Kansas City 0, Louisville 7 Minneapolis 6, and Indianapolis 12 Minneapolis 7 with no admission charged referenced.

Chicago New York Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Pittsburg Cincinnati St. Louis Cleveland Washington Detroit St. Louia Association Columbus Kansas City Louisville Minneapolis Lauisville Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo Louisvile Milwaukee

Illinois Central Train Schedules and Routes

North and west bound service details list multiple trains serving Chicago Waterloo Dubuque Fort Dodge Sioux City and Albert Lea with departure and arrival times. Passenger trains No 52 and No 4 noted for Waterloo Dubuque connections. Some days excluded Sundays.

Chicago Lamitea Chicago Express S. Paul Chi Lim Dubuque Acgom Fort Dodge and Dubuque Chicago Stack Omaha Sioux City Ft. Dodge Fort Dodge Waterleo Waterloo

Right Road to Chicago Omaha Saint Senis and Beyond

The Cedar Rapids Division timetable lists various trains with routes from Chicago to Omaha Saint Senis Den ei Memphia and Fort Worth. It details passenger and freight services including No. 46 Chicago and Burling tom, No. 8 Louis Mail, No. 72 Way Freight, and No. 18 Twin City Limited with stops at important points and daily or Sunday schedules.

Chicago Omaha St Senis Denei Memphia Ealorese Bacane Louis Mail Breas Boiita Way Freign Twin City Limited Paints Omiy Yee Etee Eens Twisity Gauy Eeseeseree Rockford Paasenger Stent Eens Ee Enee Lsopm

Train timetables for southeast bound and northbound lines

A historical timetable fragment lists daily train services with route references such as St Joe Sudf east side and Kansas east side, noting arrival and departure times for southbound and northbound trains. It mentions express and freight services and partial station side details.

Cc. G. W Aide Twin City East Aida Wal West

Rail connections listed by western railway lines

Wateries Cedar Fall and Northern Ry No 61 connects at Denver Junction with C G W No 6 for all points west to Omaha. No 55 connects at Waverly with G W for all points west to Pt Dodge. No 62 connects at Waverly for all points west on the C G W Ry. No 5 connects at Denver Jct with C Q W No 4 from all points west. No 64 connects at Waverly for all points west to Fort Dodge on the C G W t& Fort Dodge.

Cedar Fall Denver Jundlay Omaha Waverly G. W Pt Dodge Denver Et Waverly Weetom Fort Dage

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