Public Safety Pushes Segregation and Homicide in San Francisco
San Francisco reports a vigilante group the first since the 1850s with 130 joiners, enforcing racial separation in the North Beach district and placing Asiatics in camps. Relief official H. C. Tilden was shot dead in a midnight auto ambush, two others wounded, two suspects arrested. Red Cross flag found in the car. Senate approves 1.5 million dollars for San Francisco sufferers. outsiders urged not to come as traffic and aid effort intensify.
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San Francisco
Lue
Golden Gate Valley
Presido
North Beach
H. C. Tilden
General Relief Committee
Citizens Patrol
Red Cross
Washington
Senate
House
Nineteen Miners Dead in Sunday Explosion
News from Trinidad Colorado confirms the Duarte mine blast killed nineteen miners. The fatal incident at the Colorado fuel company site prompted official disclosure of the death toll. Other items note Idaho murder habeas corpus hearings set for October, and a report that General Bragg and his wife are safe after leaving San Francisco prior to a disaster.
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Trinidad
Colo
Amil
Colorado Fuel Company
Duarte
Washington
Supreme Court
Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone
Steynenberg
General Bragg
Fon du Jac
Wis
Edward S. Bragg
San Francisco
Waterloo to Lose Road Across Iowa and Waterloo Interest
Anamosa papers report Chicago Anamosa and Northern Tallway plan to build this summer passing near Independence with possible routes via Fairbank and Manchester crossing Illinois Central east of Independence. Howard says road would cross Milwaukee line at Ionia and run east of Independence through towns like Tripoli and Frederika. Waterloo business leaders oppose cash or property bonuses, hoping for right of way concessions only. A Waterloo resident notes the road would benefit the city but resists extra inducements. Meanwhile Ms Will Blam dislocated a neck vertebra causing pain.
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Anamosa
Chicago
Anamosa & Northern
Waterloo
Independence
Fairbank
Illinois Central
Northwestern
New Road
Howard
Wilerlag Ag Bad Ag
Waverly Woman Victim Held After Ogden Refugee Arrival
Mrs Ida Reed, described as a raving maniac, is confined in Ogden Utah after a disaster. On April 23 six hundred forty four refugees arrived at noon and were aided by the relief committee. Reed is bound for Waverly Iowa and her one year old son is in care of the relief effort.
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Ogden
Utah
Ida Reed
Waverly
Secret hanging of Father Gapon reported in Russia
London dispatch cites Manchester Guardian reporting Father Gapon was hanged secretly on April 10 by four revolutionists after he admitted spying for the police. The sensational claim notes the execution occurred while he worked among former revolutionary colleagues.
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London
The
Manchester Guardian Today
Russia
Father Gapon
Fire in coal bunkers near ferry building sparks fears
Reports from April 23 describe renewed fires in coal bunkers north of the ferry building at midnight threatening the ferry house. All fires later reported out. Refugees endure drenching rain and misery while a series of tremors and shocks echo from Oregon to California with minor damage in some towns.
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San Francisco
Washington
Treasury Department
Lieut
Dodge
Golden
City
Oakland
Opan
Local notes and events from Des Moines area
P J Martin visits Des Moines on business while John F Calpin of Clinton calls on friends. Capt A M Whaley of Aplington chats with locals. Illness threatens Joseph Schenck of 415 East Ninth. National Stock Co sells at Brown's with ladies free tonight. Vernacular society items include dances, theater, housing, construction, and earthquake news from Oakland.
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P. J. Martin
Des Moines
John F. Calpin
Clinton
Iowa
Friends
Capt
A. M. Whaley
Aplington
Joseph Schenck
East Ninth Street
National Stock Co
Brown's
Bitner Drug Firm Sold to W Gregory of Iowa Falls
W Waterloo business notes the disposal of Bitner Co's drug department at 121 East Fourth Street to W Gregory of Iowa Falls. The new firm, F W Gregory & Co, aims for a first class drug establishment with Gregory moving to Waterloo. Bitner remains briefly, plans to relocate. inventory to complete.
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G. W. Bitner Co
Iowa Falls Parties
CG. W. Bitner Co
East Fourth Street
Gregory
Iowa Falls
Insurance Chief Vows Uniform Policy for Losses
E H A Corréa vice president of Home Insurance Company New York says earthquake disaster will prompt a uniform loss payment policy across affected companies. He notes no California company is liable for earthquake damage but urges not to exploit technicalities to save money at victims' expense.
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E.H. A. Corréa
The
Home Insurance Company
New York
California
Anxiety Eases as Calamity Telegrams Reach Waterloo
Messages from California relatives bring relief to Waterloo residents. Mrs. E. J. Jones learns from Mrs. C. D. Henry of Monterey that the danger zone was vast but Monterey reports were exaggerated. J. H. Miller confirms safety of himself and sisters Lizale and Addie after escaping San Francisco. telegram dated the 19th from Suisun City.
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Waterloo
California
E. J. Jones
C. D. Henry
Monterey
Calif
Henry
First National Bank
W. W. Miller
J. H. Miller
Misges Lizale
Addie Miller
San Francisco
Suisun City
February Term Closes as Foreclosure and Divorce Actions Proceed
The February term of the district court ended after sessions from February 26, with foreclosure by default in Rodenbach vs Mether et al for 1643 dollars plus interest and fees, and orders for special execution. Divorce and custody petitions include Tiedman vs Tiedman, with 604 dollars attorney fees and requests for alimony. Damages suit Cummins vs Cedar Falls dismissed at plaintiff's expense. Appraisers appointed for collateral inheritance tax. Trustees of East Waterloo seek sale of Henry Lehmann property. sheriff to seize and report, sale to highest bidder from courthouse steps. B H Buckman of Cedar Rapids may bid. sale expected to be to him. Hattie E Meyers seeks divorce from William A Mey, alleging domestic abuse. requests divorce, custody of four-year-old Gladys, and further relief.
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District Court
C. N. Rodenbach
W. F. Mether
Anna ©. Mether
L. 8
Waller
Iattornay
Iola Tiedman
Fr. Tiedman
Salimony
Katie Cummins
Cedar Falls
A. J. Edwards
C. D. Flecker
D. C. Henry
Platt
Trustees of
East Waterloo
Henry Lehmann
Albert Holzer
Water Street
Sang
Court House
B.H. Buckmian
Cedar Rapids
Hattie E. Mesers
F. S. Merrian
King Alen
William A. Mey
Waterloo
Gladys
Perant
Athletic League Planned by YMCA Director
Physical Director Wagely of the Y M. C. A. plans a Sunday school athletic league. He asks churches to send delegates to a meeting at the association building next Friday night to start the league this summer. The league aims to support physical work, promote systematic exercise, hold athletic meets, and foster clean sport to build character through activity. It will include ball games, tennis tournaments, and other contests. A $250 piano is offered for $185 at Taylor & Stroeber's sale this week. This aria is new, slightly shop worn, Open evenings.
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Wagely
YM. OG. A
Taylor & Stroeber
Cummins Conference Discusses Dubuque Candidacy
A conference at Cummins headquarters in Des Moines Sunday afternoon debated Kretschmer's bid for state treasurer and the Dubuque County delegation's stance. Plans emerged to align Dubuque and nearby counties with Cummins or potential third district alignment to bolster his gubernatorial prospects.
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Nes Moines
Speecial
Cummins
Hayward
Davannart
F. WN. Kretsehmer
Dubuque
Cam
Wale
Chassell
LeMars
H. D. Brigham
Charley Phillips
Pharmacy Commission
Atts
Kretschmer
Dabuane County
Perkins
Dubuque County
Allison
United States Senate
Dolliver
Toy
Renesons
Cortaty
Motasbiner
Dubugne
Atte
W. W. Marrow
Aflon
Ulstriet
Queer Accident at Nashua Involving Stock Yards Fire
A Friday accident in Nashua involved a trek car near the stock yards catching fire from an engine spark. A horse tied to a wagon was fatally burned, and onlookers attempted to free it but could not. The stock was loaded, and the blaze spread, causing significant damage before help arrived.
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Nashuk
Isaac High Dies in Janesville Community
Janesville resident Tsane High died Sunday afternoon at his home. Funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. tomorrow. Janesville residents plan to raise funds to aid California earthquake victims.
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Janesville
Tsane High
Death of Former Resident Alva Dewitt of Littleton Wh
Word reached Sunday of the death Friday of Alva Theodore Dewitt of Littleton Wh. A former resident of Gils city until two years ago. Survived by son George DeWitt, a mall clerk on the Milnois Central running through Waterloo, and daughter Miss Sadlie Dewitt, stenographer for the Waterloo Case. Also surviving is Frank Yapp as a braline-in law. An excursion of the Dewlimia General to Hubuque Sunday sold 850 tickets in Waterlon with some excursionists joining along the line. The society guaranteed sale of 200 tickets.
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Alva
Theodore Dewitt
Littleton
Gils City
George DeWitt
Milnois Central
Waterloo
Sadlie Tewitt
Frank Yapp
Congregational Association semi annual meeting at Waverly
The Dubuque District Congregational association holds its semi annual meeting in Waverly starting today with twenty six churches represented. Noted pastors include George L. Cady G M Orvis Chas H Aeevombe T Douglass Henry W Mills ed Charles Nobre J B Snowden M R Drury and M A Breed. A lavish dinner is planned and seating capacity is nearly full. Mrs Katherine Leagist and Mise O Leavitt of Waterloo join the program for missionary tables.
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Ubu Association
Waverly
Ehurch
George L. Cady
G. M. Orvis
OL Dubuque
Chas. H. Aeevombe
Waterloo
T. ©. Douglass
Henry W.W
Charles Nobre
Grinnell
J. B. Snowden
Cedar Falls
M. R. Drury
Folco
M. A. Breed
Monticello
Monte Colfax Hotel Destroyed By Fire At Colfax
Fire consumed the Monte Colfax hotel in Colfax on a Sunday morning while 200 guests were at breakfast. The three story frame building, insured for 25 000 with 5 000 contents, was reported a total loss with estimated damage near 40 000. Fire departments and guests evacuated safely. rebuilding planned at once with a modern hotel to replace the old resort.
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New York
Hartford
Northwestern Fire and Marine
Y. W. McNear
Monte Colfax
Olée Wid
Attempted death by own action in Yoorbies
Leo Nordon, 38, shot himself with a .22 rifle about 10:00 this morning, south of Eagle Center. The entry wound was to the forehead and his condition was critical with slim chances of recovery.
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Yoorbies
Leo Nordon
Eagle Center
Norden
Alan
Lernotn
Nim
Two New School Buildings Opened in Waterloo
In Waterloo, J G Ralston's office announced two new school buildings awarded to Lauritzen Bros as lowest bidders. Mimerson Building bids ranged from 18,097 to 18,368 dollars and Home Park additions from 11,700 to 12,825 dollars. Buildings will use pressed brick and red tile roofs. Emerson building to be replaced. Heating and plumbing contracts pending, likely soon. A shipment from San Francisco and a speech at a Methodist class event in Marshalltown are noted. Rohde honored for public service. residents in Cerin Falls visited relatives.
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Bwe
West
Waterloo
J. G. Ralston
Lauritaon Tivas
Pollaws
Mimerson Lailding
Lanritzen Bros
FIS
He Piaher
Ceday Rapids
G. J. Seales
C. E. Atkinson
Webster City
FW. Chapman
Charten Wasson
Linritzen Bros
St. Long
Emerson
Churches lead aid drive for San Francisco sufferers
Catholic and Episcopal churches across the city mobilize fundraising and direct relief for the San Francisco earthquake victims. Parish halls report generous contributions, with bishops coordinating funds sent to San Francisco and aid to be distributed by church leaders. A Wells Fargo relief effort and local drives push total to around 3000 dollars, with more collections planned next Sunday.
Joint Hicks station plan clashes with Waterloo shippers
Railroad officials and Waterloo businessmen debated a proposed joint station at Hicks where lines cross. Opponents argued against major changes, while a petition from Waterloo residents supported the project as commissioners considered the proposal. Jack Casiboer plans a Los Angeles trip with his wife, amid local rumors and a funeral service held in Moanfierd, Wik.
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Ketchewih
Poole
Tréks
Waterloo
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Lehmann Bindery
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Red Cross Society
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Cantery
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Hicks
Jack Caseboer
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