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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1906

Page

6

Panic kills eighteen at colored church in Philadelphia

Eighteen people die and many more injured after a panic at St Pauls Colored Baptist Church on Highth Street. Fire smoke from a faulty chimney triggers a stampede down a narrow stair bend. Rescue teams rush in as ambulances and police coordinate, though the fire is described as trifling.

Philadelphia St. Paul's Colored Baptist Church Highth Street Poplar Street Girard Avenue RE. W. Tobiagon

Eight Revolutionary Soldiers to Have Graves Marked

Through the efforts of George W. Brown eight revolutionary soldiers in the county will have granite markers placed at their graves. Marked are Elijah Austin North Arm Daniel Rhoads Ogden cemetery William Means Edgar cemetery Paris Stephen Ogden Tompkins cemetery Willam James near Asher school house John Tutwiler Fairview near Kansas Hugh Barr Belle Ridge cemetery William Knight near Belle Ridge schoolhouse. Three others named Ryan Sprague and Clay are known to have died in the county.

George W. Brown Elijah Austin North Arm Daniel Rhoads Ogden Cemetery William Means Edgar Paris Stephen Ogden Tompkins City Willam James Asher School John Tutwiler Fairview Kansas Hugh Barr Belle Ridge William Knight Belle Ridge Schoolouse Ryan Sprague Clay

New Road Through Indiana Promoters Plan Chicago Line

Indiana rumor says a Chicago Evansville rail route to Indianapolis will traverse the state tapping coal and oil fields. Carter Construction, a major builder and railroad director, plans a line with a 3 percent grade, routes from Crown Point to Folleston, Logansport to South Bend, and Booneville to Owensboro, Ky. Terminals center at Tolleston with a $40 million US Steel plant. Entry into Chicago expected via Belt Railway on favorable terms.

Ars Ventures Chicago Indianapolis Star Baye Indianapolis and Evansville John &. Crater Carter Construction Company Tudiana Stove S Ok Carter Chleago Crown, Point Folleston Logansport South Bend Booneville Owensboro Tolleston United States Steel Corporation

Panic at inquest over Miss Jessie Oom murder

In Grand Rapids Minnesota a panic erupted during an inquest into Miss Jessie Oom's murder. Photographer Cecil Jane is jailed for causing the disturbance by disobeying orders. Lane attempted a powder explosion and photo flash, prompting a chaotic scene as spectators fled and several women were injured in the crowd rush.

Grand Rapids, Micn Snn Jessie Oom Cecil Jane Lane Jennie Com Jtrompt

Warm Atlantic weather and incidents across cities

New England sees record warmth with Boston reaching 67.4 degrees yesterday, while Vermont reports 52 degrees in Burlington amid unusual conditions. Other items note a London jewel robbery linked to New York investigations, calls for insurance reforms, the death of Chicago attorney Harvey Burd, a fatal 2000 foot fall in Fort Worth, a hazing accusation against an Annapolis cadet, a Brussels mail car fire, and insured valuables lost.

Boston New England Jornal Bureau New York United States Weather Bureau Burlington Vermont Costix Brussels the Patriote Oostend-Herbenthall

Ecuador Revolt Reports Split Government and Riots

News from Quito claims Gen. Eloy Alfaro seized the capital and a junta formed a new government. Vice President Baquerizo Moreno held executive power as rioters liberated prisoners, attacked prisons, seized arms, and clashes with artillery followed. Several killed or wounded in the chaos.

Guayaquil Beunder Senor Llanedo Garcia Ecwador Quinty Maranon Baule New York Quito Cesar Borja Francisco Aguirre Jado Martin Aviles Amalio Yaga Luis Dillon Jamelo Robles Videl Garcia Raglerizo Moreno Eloy Alfare Genador Onc Emilis Arvalo Tyr

France Concedes to Monroe Doctrine in Venezuela Talks

Washington reports confirm France adheres to the Monroe Doctrine and its implications as US officials plan steps on the Venezuelan issue. French envoy assurances and secrecy surround Paris directed actions, with potential moves by a Paris-backed squadron and consultations with the ambassador in Washington.

Washington Tun France Tuaserand Caracna Woashington Paris Voigny Carneon Snaderand Parla Venezuela United States America

Cransford Fire Almost Wipes Out Town Center

Almoat M D reports Cransford, twenty five miles northwest, nearly destroyed by a major fire. The estimated loss stands around 64000 dollars as the volunteer fire department prevented further spread to the residence district, leaving the business district reduced to ashes.

Almoat Almot Cransford Here

House Doing Nothing but Talk In Washington Ten

Abuses in the expenditure of appropriations dominated the debate on the urgent deficiency appropriation bill with little progress reported as the House discussed the measure. The fragmented discourse reflected ongoing contention over federal spending and budget priorities.

Wacbington

Tow a Honors Larrabee Birthday Reception in Des Moines

Towa pays tribute to ex governor Wiiblent Larrabee on his birthday anniversary in Des Moines. Joint session of the legislature offered a reception with Governor Cummins present. Ex governors Tuckson Shaway and Hales sent regrets. Larrabee praised the anti pays law and pathway rate measures, aligning with Cummins.

Des Moines Wiiblent Larrabee Larrabee Gloriu Enor Cummins DL. Tuckson Leslie M. Shaway Florace Hales Larrabes

Rights of Newspapers Published by Court Reports Ruling

Tennessee Supreme Court rules newspapers may publish fair and truthful court proceedings unless prohibited by the court. Publication must avoid sensationalism and must not alter vital facts. comments belong to editors and must remain separate from the report.

Tennessee Supreme Court Nashville Supreme Court of Yennessee Lita Courts of Justice Colin

Fragmented 1900s news items mixed and unreliable

A jumble of late 19th or early 20th century headlines touches on a New York writers group, a Philadelphia brain operation, a train wreck near Wellston, a Senate transfer rumor, Major General Wood to the Philippines, a Shakespeare conference delegation, a Cuban Central railroad strike, a Denver contempt fine, H S Bishop art sale records, Massachusetts opposition to the Constitution, an earthquake in Venezuela, German socialist meetings, an estate tax note in Illinois, and McReynalds Co insolvency claims. The overall report is fragmentary and lacks clear single focus.

Fife New York Burema Amller Ates John Nafti Phildelphia Hospital Henry Akers Wellston Depow Depow Isansferhig Aspnaln Leonard Wood Corbin Military Division Philippines Joseph E. Cfioute Horace Porter Judge Rose Little Rock Ane United States Hagiopeare Sagua Iq Grande Cienfuegos Tige Tobnaon Denver Stid Fer Jal H. S Art Almilac Massachusetta Cumata Bermudez Venezuela Germany Chicago Board of Trade

Liberal surge reshapes UK Parliament predicted majority

London reports indicate sweeping Liberal gains across the United Kingdom as the Liberals tally 277 seats so far, with 90 vacancies. Ireland remains largely unchanged, Scotland flips several fortresses, and Joseph Chamberlain emerges as the leading opposition figure despite anticipated Liberal dominance.

London United Kingdom Mogt Aanginine Radlenk Labor Treland Ireland Joseph Chamberlain

Home Rule 18 In Sig it The Inbor election scene unfolds

Inborite candidates surge to seats as liberal prospects shift. Observers note potential Irish parliamentary moves within two years. Redmond and Campbell Bannerman reportedly agree on a flexible path, aiming to settle religious questions without severing imperial ties. Elections wrap by week end with Tan 26 as a key date.

Inbor Inborite Mayland Tingland Associated Press Dublin John Redmond Nationalist Party Campbell Bannerman Redmond Uberal Ite Iife

Wanton Methods of Our Thugs in Oioba Neb

At 1 a m two men robbed the saloon of Nels Lauaten at Twenty seventh and Cumming Avenue in Oioba Neb and shot Lauaten in the head, killing him instantly. They rifled the money drawer and escaped. Jack O'Hearn Fay Nelson Leo Angua and Joe Warren were later arrested, and three confessed to involvement in the murder.

Oioba Neb Nels ‘Lauaten Torenty-tret Cumming Atrente Lousten Jauck O'Hearn Fay Nelson Leo Angua Joe Warren

Fatal handcar collision north of Independance in fog

A freight train on the Rock Island line struck a hand car six miles north of Inde-pendance, killing Philip Leyden and injuring Toho Canfield, Joseph Leyden, and Fred Young. All victims resided in the town and were employed on the sector.

Town Tan Rock Island Pnrve Here Philp Leyden Toho Canfield Joseph Leyden Fred Young

Grimes ex-treasurer faces shortage claims and payback promise

Kansas City report notes ex-state treasurer Gyhnes and deputies allegedly involved in a shortage of funds. T Kelley, current treasurer, says misinterpretation led to claims and that no portion of the alleged deficit is properly chargeable to him or his staff. He asserts responsibility lies with others and promises to cover only verified losses.

Gyrlite Offera Tn Whart Retley Popeki Kun Dan Grimes Exper Cdd Gyhnes Ritanltus T. Kelley Kansas City Kelley Treaker Kansay Pea Grimes Daele Ottle

No Strike of Firemen Ends After Conference

A settlement averts a potential strike on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad firemen. General manager Clark of the Davotiwist company and Grand Master A. cy Wilson announced the agreement, granting concessions on engine crew promotions, membership in the Amemena Brotherhood, exemption from elections, and hours of work including a ten-hour day with a twelve-hour shift for some enginemen.

Sernutun Delaware Western Railroad General Meum Clark Davotiwist Company Old View A. Cy Wilson Brotherhood of Tov. Natlyy Darition Aremena Nood Elecing

Ashes Cast Into River In Obedience To Will Burnside Will

An octogenarian Willian Burnside’s ashes were scattered into the Mississippi from Ends Bridge per his will as executor A Nolan read verses. The event occurred amid modest ceremony with a brief poetic recital.

St. Louis Willian Burnside Mississip A. Nolan William Burnside

Suing for His Wife in Terre Haute

Writ of habeas corpus issued to compel Jolie Downs to produce her daughter, wife of Mrucat Harris, in court on January 23. Harris alleges she has been restrained since January 1, the day after their marriage, claiming the union was obtained while she was claiming to be of age. Father assisted in the arrest proceedings.

le Tae Terre Hate Ind Jolie Judhir Lenpp Nui Ayusiv Didhans Guys Yankton Chaeliuael Indiana Yenra Spiele Tiaket Haffnipes Mike Trrawa

Verdict in Mead and Stotfeld case finds three guilty

The jury in the effort court convicted ex-Supervisor Peter J. Mead and William Stotfeld of stealing a horse from the county morgue in February 101. Supervisor Clins Baltenburg was pronounced guilty. The three men were indicted by the last grand jury. An appeal will be taken by Holtoburg.

Ons Milwaukee Tan Peter J. Mead William Stotfeld Tesling Mebraary Clins Baltenburg Holtoburg

Strike cripples Street Railway in Battle Creek

Street railway service in Battle Creek Michigan was suspended after a strike by conductors and some motormen. Crews abandoned cars and many trains were not returned to the barn. In Washington pension matters General Granville Delge General John C Binck Corporal Funner and Pension Commissioner Warner urged the president to back pension legislation.

Battle Creek Mich Fou Bmlohigan United Railaway Dlamas Washington Snn Granvills Delge John C. Binck Funner Warner Wacuas Lila Pension Legisiunen

Revival of Indian Music Inspires Hope for Native Heritage

The piece describes revived Indian music among tribes, noting old and new songs, the roles of elders and youth, and the emotional pull of homeland imagery. It mentions religious and work songs, the impact on community memory, and evolving performances with a mix of traditional and modern elements.

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