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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1906

Page

6

Claimed Power to Raise Dead Targets O Beirne Chief

General James R. O Beirne a longtime New York political figure is named president of the Force of Life and Chemical Company. He and other executives including Dr William Wallace Hadley and Mrs Laura A M Wilson are jailed on bail as federal authorities investigate claims of raising the dead and curing disease. The probe spans about a year and involves the post office and the New York County Medical Society.

New York Janu James R. O’beirne United States Force of Life and Chemical Company William Wallace Hadley Laura AM. Wilson O'Beirne General O'Betree Treasury Department Port of New York Concern E. Virgil Neal General O'Beirne Forea of Life Chemical Company Hias Broadway Post Office United States District Attorney Clarence S. Houghton, Champer&.Andrews John §. Cooper New York County Medical Society Force of Life Roosevelt Hadley Cortelyou Téfe- Corepany By & Worton Springfield Wilcox Force of Life Concern Wallace Hadley Thie City

Seven Men Entombed in Tamarack Mine Fire Calumet Mich

A Tamarack mine fire in Calumet Michigan trapped seven men instead of three. Gas from burning timber halted rescue attempts and forced external teams to pump air underground. Two pump crews reached the 200 foot level before being overcome. they were saved and revived. One entombed miner, Michael Simonivich, is 16 and recently arrived from Austria. Authorities will not seal shafts until all efforts to reach the men have been exhausted.

Calumet Mich Temarack Veints Aja No. 2 Wilames Michael Simonivich Anstria

Howard Will Contest Clarified in Leafgreen Will Case

In St. Louis the probate court ruled Mrs. Mary Almeda Leafgreen has no title to part of Laclede J. Howard estate. The decedent, a fire brick magnate, died intestate April 4, 1903. Evidence showed the Decatur marriage to Howard was to Thomas Jefferson Miller, later Turnwater mayor. The case may be appealed.

St. Louis Crews Leafgreen-Howard Mary Almeda Leatgreen Laclede J. Howard Howard Decatur Charley Howard

Fined for Employing Children in Alton Theatrical Troupe

Alton January 15. Manager Richards faced two charges of violating state labor laws by employing children in a juvenile troupe. He pleaded guilty and received a fine of five dollars in each case. Deputy Factory Inspector Jencks prosecuted, alleging night performances used child labor.

Hildreth Jacksonville Sa.m Matthew L. Hildreth Barnes Alton, DL Richards Jencks

Stonemasons Adjourn. IETS St Paul Elects Officers

The International Stonemasons union session closed after selecting officers for a two year term Malcolm Geddes of St Paul was chosen president J J Byrne of St Louis was re elected secretary and treasurer to continue in that role

Stonemasons St. Paul International Stonemasons Vnion Malcolm Geddes J. J. Bryne St. Louis

Forged securities loom large in Cleveland bankers’ report

The bankers' committee at Cleveland announces forged securities placed by J. W. Prior total several hundred thousand dollars. A New Jersey murder case ends with a hangings in Trenton. A train wreck destroys a buggy in Newcastle without injuries. Aurelio Herrera stops Young Corbett in Los Angeles fifth round. An Orange, New Jersey will be $500,000 bequest to Tuskegee Institute via Andrew Dotger will.

Floyd Maxfield Sterting Ina Xuger Bankers’ Committee Cleveland J. W. Prior Yolm Rosa Newcastle Ind Roga Charles Long Trenton N. J Matthew Cunningham Miso

Morocco and Morocco Crisis Seen at Algeciras

At Algeciras on January 18 Mohammed el Torres arrives amid Moroccan dispute talk. French delegate Reveil cites Algerian frontier and proximity to explain France’s special Morocco position and U S interest in nearby regions. Sailors mingle as orders and diplomacy converge on the Moroccan question.

Algeciras Ecroiser Rio del Plata Gibraltar United States Citadel Associated Press M. Revoll M. Rerot France Morocco Central America Cuba Panama Venezuela M. Reveil

Liberal landslide reshapes British elections with Balfour loss

London reports a Liberal surge in thirty nine constituencies as they gain eighteen seats. Balfour loses in Manchester to Arthur J Horridge, Churchill wins in Manchester Northwest, Liberals secure strong majorities. Parliament will have 670 seats with Liberals 89, Unionists 14, Laborites 6, Nationalists 7.

Balfour London England Manchester Arthur J. Balfour T. G. Herridge Fueh Horridge Winston Churchill Free Trailer Joynson Hicka

France and Castro Sever Diplomatic Ties Reported

A dispatch dated January 11 via Port of Spain notes France severs diplomatic relations with Venezuela. French minister M. Taigny and US envoy Russell handled the move. Caracas archives and French interests to remain with Russell as the recall of Commevicatinn is reported.

Washington Carnens Port of Spain Trinidad France M. ‘Taigny Eburge D'Alaires Russell United States Venezuela M. Talgoy

Ex-State Treasurer Wulf and associate plead guilty in fraud case

Henry Wulf ex-Treasurer of Ninols and J W Lobb linked to Continental Finance charged in a mail fraud scheme. Both changed not guilty pleas to guilty before Judge Bethea in U S District Court Chicago. Sentence possible up to nine years and up to 3000 dollars in fines depending on court discretion. Bonds issued to customers with prize numbers described the alleged scheme.

Ninols Atliitta Chicago Henry Wulf Binta J. W. Lobb Wulff A. Bethea United Staten District Court Iill Continental Finance Company

Will and heirs stir court over large Mills legacy

The Newark area reports the executor John T. Lindley must distribute 20 000 to Mills grandchildren and another 20 000 to future great grandchildren as births occur. Judge Artmen orders funds to be allocated when no further births are anticipated, with 41 legacies settled so far and 22 great grandchildren born to date.

Lebanon Offeutt Court John T. Lindley Willon H. Mills Mills Wight Elrouit Artmen

New Port Surveyor Appointed for Peoria Illinois

Jan to July reports indicate Julius W. Burk Starr is nominated to become surveyor of the port of Peoria Illinois succeeding Major W Burk Starr after recommendations from Senator Hopkins and Representative Grant of Illinois.

Peoria Washington Julius Bstnre Hopkins Grant Tilloin Hhis

Sage of Mukwonago Dies From Hotel Fire Injuries

W. Ame den, superintendent at Pillsbury Washburn elevators, died from injuries suffered in the West hotel fire last week. His death follows the extensive smoke and heat exposure during the blaze.

Sage Mukwonago Minneapolis Tan Ameden Pillsbury aWshburn Company West Hotel Els

Exiled Dominican ex-president Morales adrift after injury

Wounded ex-leader Morales arrived in San Juan Puerto Rico aboard the US gunboat Dubuque and was treated at a navy hospital. He says his career is ended by a broken ankle, his estate seized, followers gone, and he must seek work while planning to go to Panama after recovery. The Dubuque then returned to Santo Domingo City.

San Juan Porto Rico Morales United States Dubuque Navy Hospital San Domingin Morales Enid Panama Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo Leader Thanks U S Despite Turmoil

General Morales sends a message of gratitude to President Roosevelt and U S authorities, praising U S support and urging ratification of the Santo Domingo convention. He notes continued unrest as Caceres-backed forces fail to guarantee safety, and mentions his resignation context and a separate dispatch from Morales.

Medal of Honor for a Boy Medal Awarded for Lake Erie Rescue

Charles K. Mite, 14, of Cleveland, received a congressional medal for rescuing a companion from drowning in Lake Erie. Secretary Shaw sent the silver medal via Winn and praised the boy in a personal letter, noting his courage at age twelve. The act occurred two years ago at the end of the Erie street pier when the youth dove into the lake to save a companion who had fallen in.

Lake Erie Cleveland Charles K. Mite Congress Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw Winn Burton Young Fife Shaw Erie

College student robs in masked hold up in Topeka

In Topeka, Jan 15, 18 year old Washburn College student Wred Thrapp masked robbed Arner Robenson, a 2 high school student, of receipts from a school entertainment. A struggle led to Robenson being shot in the leg as Thrapp fired three more shots and was captured. Robenson’s wound is not dangerous. Thrapp was found with a revolver, burglars tools, and fake whiskers. his father works in the Santa Fe railway offices.

Topela Kan Red Thrapp Washburn College Arner Robenson Robenson Thrapp Santa Bo Railway

Pratt Trial Doctor Testifies on Cause of Death

Dr Hews testifies Pratt did not die of arsenical poison but from a complication of diseases. Defense witness asserts no disease named with arsenic symptoms matches Pratt illness. Testimony could heavily influence the jury in the Mrs Josiah Pratt murder trial.

Pratt Prat Des Moines Tan Hews Hockwell City Josiah Pratt

Illinois Central Rail Schedule Lines East West North

Illinois Central timetable lists east bound trains including Chicago Limited at 12:20 am and Chicago Express. west bound services to Omaha and Dubuque with multiple express and freight trains. north bound connections to St. Paul and Albert Lea. arrivals from north show sleepers and manifests. Daily operation with Sundays annulments noted.

Illinois Central “East Bound Chicago Limited Chicago Express St. Paul and Chi Lim Dubuque Port Dodge Chicagog St. Paul Albert Len Page Albert Les St. Paul Expresa Albert Lea Way St. Paul Mamutfeer Paul and Chicago Waterloo Chicago

Right Road to Chicago and St Louis Limited Train Schedule

C R L and P Railway announces the Right Road route linking Chicago Omaha St Louis Denver Memphis Colorado Springs Peoria Fort Worth St Joseph St Paul Kansas City Minneapolis and beyond. Daily limiteds run with key stops while some services operate only at important points. Freight and passenger services listed include No 20 Chicago and St Louis Limited No 46 Chicago and Burling ex Burday No 8 St Louis Mall and Ex Press No 72 Way Freight No 7 Twin City Express No 47 Rockford Passenger No 53 Fast Freight No 71 Way Freight Sundays only and other schedules.

Coder Rapids Chicago Omaha St. —Oule Denver Memphis Colorado Springs Peoria Fort Worth St. Joseph St. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis St. Louis Dally Burling Burday St. Louia Press Sun Gay Twin City Limited Tees Rockford Sun- Gay ccc

Rail Lines and Connections to Westbound Points

Waterloo and Cedar Falls routes connect No 51 at Denver Junction with C G W No 5 for points west to Omaha. No 56 links at Waverly with G G W No 8 toward Fe Dodge. No 52 at Waverly west on C G W Ry. No 64 at Denver Jet with G G W No 4 toward west. No 56 also connects at Waverly for westbound G W to lord.

Denver Junction Omaha Waverly Fe Dodge Denver Tha.g. W Lord Dodge Samaer Bremer Glasgow Waterloo Cedar Falls

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Force of Life Chemical Company Roosevalt Dr. Findley Wallace Hanley Healar San Edwin C. Madden Michigan Madden Muncie John House House Tamarack Bedford Stone City Bank Citizens’ National Bank Stephen Fountain Fountain Saltillo Zanesville Future OF Balfour Beaton Spain Mohammed el Torres Mo- Touran Morocca Wulfp STORK Cleveland Brokers Fil Parsons, Snyder &Co Hollenden Hotel J. A. Smith Parsons, ‘Snyder & Co Cleveland Stock. Exchange Consolidated Exchange Denteon, Prior & Co Parsons, Snyder & Co Parsons, Spyder & Co Buffalo Jao Hhdle Isidore Borier Bug & Nathan Schweizer Manda C. Gould Grand Rapids Robert G. Erwin Saybrook Conn Robert G. Yorwin Atlantic Coast Tine Mr. Erwin Hartford Little Johnny Jones Wreck Lowsville Louisville and Washville Col Vsoln Little Drannny Jones Repton Ala Traverse City Jan George Boder Thompsonville Tomy Marquette, Mich Rose Kasimer Newberry Carlos I. Morales San Domingan Ramon Caceres United States Senate Congress of Caceres Morales Selegraphe Jiis Wasahington H. H. Sutherland Navy Department San Domingo Monte Cristi Parce Gaines Lemessee Thomas North Carolina Needham California Scott Kanaas Young Lord Aith Norrig Nebraska Sandusky Green Bay Wia Androvw B. Elmore Wisconsin Himoretw Columbian D. C Boon of Trustees of South Carolina College Law Indiana Duluth Minn Leech Reservation Hummel Justice Woodward Appellate Division Supreme Court Abraham H. Hummel Dodge- Morse Boone Mackey Alva &. Neélaon Brown Atoms House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce Bronx City Seeieseee Ft. Dodge Bsiour City Ween Dubuaquet Dodge Fort Cadga C.r.l&p Railway Pearee West Sido Way East Side Seteereey Rm Paul Express Xpress Alta Twin City West Side dGam Oelwein Aida Way West Side Aivete Enet Aide Northern Ay Sannes Oe My AM. P.M. DM Edar Batis Eis Hy Go Aleliog.s Denvar Dengyer Jc Warethyiecpecces Sumer the Daily Reporter
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