Railway Accident Kills Nine Passengers
Nine people die in a railway collision during the Christmas holiday journey as passengers travel home for the season. Rescuers and officials investigate the crash site and transport survivors to hospitals.
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1906
Page
1
Train wreck at Enderlin leaves many dead and injured
Nine killed and at least twenty five injured when an Eastbound Minneapolis line passenger train collided head on with a switch engine near Enderlin North Dakota. Fire and wreckage trapped passengers as rescuers released the injured and transported them to hospitals and hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt. Paul
Minneapolis
St. Val
Sault Ste. Marie
Selembank
Rus Bigkus
Bergen
J. Ring
Angingse
N. J
En Rente
Osteola
Wis
John Satterbury
Ananoose
Des Tony Green
Volva
Embezzler Arrested Asserts Guilty Theft Motive
A dispatch from Meksburg Mississippi reports J J Clement cashier of the Wisconsin Land and Lumber Co Hermanville Michigan has been arrested charged with embezzling 10000 from the company. He admits the theft but claims mental irresponsibility and says he mailed valid checks to cover the amount last Wednesday. He has been confined in a sanatorium in Memphis Birmingham and Wicksburg under the alias G Bart. Pardee Thanks Roosevelt Telegram expresses gratitude for action to repair the Colorado river break and pledges to present the matter to Congress for a permanent settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Meksburg
Miss
J. J. Clement
Wisconsin Land and Lumber Company
Hermanville
Mich
Clement
Menplis
Birmingham
Wicksburg
JG. Bart
Cement
Pardee
Roosevelt
Washington
Govemnor Pardee
California
Sacramento
Colorado
White Mouse
Southern Pacific
Congress
Will of Prof William W Borden Probate in Avfersonville
The will of the late Professor William W. Borden, who died early this week at his Hortien county home, was probated here. His estate is described as substantial and is to pass to Mrs. A. Tandon, widow, with the remainder then to designated heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borden
Cavern Rescue Tells Of Miners’ Harrowing Escape
Hicks survived after being entombed in a shaft by blasting and cave-ins during a power company tunnel collapse. Three days of danger ended when a signaling plow pierced debris and allowed rescuers to reach him with milk and aid. The ordeal showcased courage, judgment, and endurance amid perilous conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Tove
Edison ‘Power Company
Saloon Case and Local Notices From December Filing
De 23 T K Elliott sued Thomin Cascade and F McEibinney for 32000 over telephone deals. Frank Haganson died of typhoid pneumonia. Janet Backson fled. Thirteen saloon keepers faced suits for selling to minors, damages listed at 32500. Marriage notices: Myrtle Van Vieck with Delbert Summer. Weddings: George Dankenbring with Alma Widmann, Frank Davia with Bertha Wilson. Rev H Seecombe preached farewell sermon at Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Elliott
Ouit
Thomin
Cascade
F. If. McEibinney
Frank Haganson
Janet "Backson
Waterloo
Myrtle van Vieck
Delbert Summer
George Dankenbring
Alma Widmann
Frank Davia
Bertha ‘Wilson
H. Seecombe
Congregational Church
Shakespeare Day At West Side Library Meeting
The Ladies Literary Society held a bi weekly meeting at the west side library on Saturday afternoon. It featured papers on Shakespearean music and poetry and a piano duet and solos. A neighborhood reunion at William Waltersn's home brought together twenty to thirty people and baskets for an annual party. The Younger Set and Stags planned a Christmas dance tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Literary Society
West Side Library
A. L. Ettinger
A. B. Brink
Gonie
William Waltersn
A. Rownd
8. J. Rownd
Henry Butterfield
Herman Deckers
Uhl
Mrs. Carpenter
Drs. Jansen
Passages From a Passing Visit in Town
Miss Maud Dietz visiting at Bel mond. Lynn Atkins visiting the city. Paul Duncan of Virginia City Mo visiting friends. Fre Wiber left today for foreign parts. J Re Alienate to spend next day with relatives in Mar le Rocket. Miss Jane Harrison leaves tonight for Cherokee to spend Christmas. Sherman Mears and family to spend Tuesday with relatives at Ta porte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Dietz
Belmond
Lynn Atkins
Barclay
Paul Duncan
Virginia City
Wiber
J. Re
Marle Rocket
Jane Harrison
Winifred Wolgamat
Grand Forks
N. D
H. A. Boysén
O. H. Manhard
St. Louis
E. E. Manhard
Edith Holdiman
Benson
George Nesfield
Eliza Rainbow
Carson
Fern Rainbow
J. J. Rainbow
Elmer Mack
Fort Dodge
Fred Mack
Isabel Farr
Henderson Insurance Office
Nashua
John R. Tyler
Waterloo
Chicago
C. A.pyler
P. W. VanMetre
the Highland Nobles
Town City
Tipton
Old Resident Dead at Storm Lake Iowa
Washington Brubacker a longtime Storm Lake resident died of heart failure at his home after 35 years in town. Born in New York in 1928 he engaged in agricultural implement business with Brubacher on Bridge Street. He was a stockholder in local banks and owned two Storm Lake brick buildings. He had been married three times and left children in Waterloo Sioux City and Los Angeles. New heating plant at Irving hotel connected in record time, heat restored within hours. Many locals and relatives travel for Christmas visits. social and church notices accompany the town news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Brubacher
H. J. Lamb
New York
Iage
Reed
Brubacker
James’ F. Foy
Sioux City
Alva Brubacker
Los Angeles
Cal
Bertha May
Irving
Siouxity
Ralph
Roger
Commercial State Bank of
Storm Lake
Farmers' Loan and Trust Company
First National Bank of
Modern Woodmen Lecture on Chips and Barks in Shelbyville
W B Townsend of Shelbyville will lecture on Chips and Barks at the old Maccabee hall on Sycamore street Thursday evening Dec 27 at 8:00 under Modern Woodmen Camps 12059 and 5321 and Royal Neighbors Camp 1167. The lecture is free and open to all, with ladies especially invited. Breezy and humorous, attendees are assured enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Townsend
Shelbyville
Maccabee Hall
Sycamore Street
Modern Woodmen of America
Royal Neigh Bors of America
Death of Bertha Brown and local marriage notices
Miss Bertha Brown aged 20 died in Cedar Falls from quick consumption. Harry R. Brown of Waterloo and Cedar Falls Union Mill was her brother. A marriage license issued for Lucretia G. Righmey and Albert Brandon. Fannie Vareo and Roy Hill wed at the Blethodist parsonage. Funeral for Miss Eightey and Mary A. A. was held in Cedar Falls. Burial followed in Albertco Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Bertha Brown
Harry R. Brown
Waterloo
Fannie Vareo
Roy Hill
Birney
Mary A
Auburn
Lucretia G. Righmey
Morning
Albertc F. Hopkins
Duluth
Miny- Brandon
Miss Eightey
Togan Avenue
H. G. Beeman
Earthquake Waves Recorded At Berkeley Observatory
A seismograph at the University of California Berkeley observatory recorded earthquake waves yesterday at 4 hours 26 minutes 35 seconds Pacific time indicating a severe quake. A lost watch and jewelry item notices appeared in the same column, with a note asking readers to recheck time and return findings to the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkley
Calif
University of California
A. O
U. W
Findar
Cedar Falls Marriage Licences Listed For Cedar Falls And Nearby
Licences issued for Roy Hill 28 and Fennie Vareo 27 both of Cedar Falls. Everett Puterhauga 22 Iowa City weds Addie Jacobs 19 of Laporte. Harry Miller 25 of Laporte weds Helen Christian 24 of Lae. Albert Hopkins 35 of Duluth Minn weds Lucretia G. Eighmey 25 of Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hill
Cedar Falls
Fennie Vareo
Everett A. Puterhauga
Iowa City
Addie M. Jacobs
Laporte
Harry Albert Miller
Helen Blanche Christian
Laeporte
Albert Floyd Hopkins
Duluth
Minn
Lucretia
G. Eighmey
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Mins
Er Hicks
Mix
Fiescoera
Bakersfield
J. B. Hicks
Frank Millers
Ticks
Mtecs
Mex
Selzethy
Stingield
Stinchfield
Cone
Sld
T Ward
Muscatine
V. M. Nar Tis
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Lawn 4 Hill
Rescuera
Sienkiewicz
Warsaw
Russian Poland
Merry Christmas
Tarlan
Sherman, T. Mears
Taporte
Irving Hotel
A. J. Aldrich
St. Paul Io
Christian Church
Arthur Husman
Dubuque
John Tippy Sr
Waverly
Charles Tullock
Winthrop
H. M. Doughtry
B. H. Shinn
Hilmer
Thompson
Garrison
Misa Lizzie Shade
Glasgow
Eldora
Myg
Harry Sargent
Des Moines
Tittle
KR. A. Carson
Independente Avenue
Nana Hennessy
Dixon, Tl
John Striegel
Marie Hennessy
J. L. Rose
Owl Club
The
Sun Jay
Leo
R. Kelley
J. McSweeney
P. J. Hanlon
W. FL McGarvey
Leo Hushes
Herman Wagner
Frank Hanton
Frank McSweeney
Lone Dunwald
Universalists
St. Paul's Church Rale
Pirst
Byterian Church
Universalist Church Society Gave & Children’s Party
St.Paul's M. B
Ricker & Bratnober
Grace Church
Church Society
Shiloh
Grant Avenue
Edith Dietz
Mr. Holland
Maine
United States
Canada
Tne
Holland
East Side
Cuba
Japan
Illinois Central Railroad
Ilinois Central Railroad
Ohio River
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Missouri
Kansas
North
South’ Dakota
Nebraska
Indian Territory
Oklahom Vexae
Arkansas
Ilinois
Michigan
Wyoming
W. L. Buckley
T. A
Fotcler Co
Waterloo, Iowa
Rock Ieland
Rock Island
C. F. Hayes
Agt
Cedar Fells
University of Califor
Nia
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