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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1906

Page

5

Dreyfus Vindicated by French Supreme Court Ruling

Par is July 12 The French Supreme Court annuls Dreyfus condemnation without retrial restoring him to his rank as if never accused. Court finds falsification of key documents and Rennes court martial errors. Bordereau evidence linked to Z streak. Dreyfus grateful in Paris interview, ends long ordeal.

Parle Supreme Court Dreyfus Mercier Rednes Dreyf War Department Rennes Mar ‘Iel Breytus Ssterhazy Gerres Faris Dreyfus Save

Turko Armenian border atrocities reported at Yanitig

Alarming dispatch from Tiflis reports Turkish troops sweeping Turkish Armenia have razed homes and assaulted residents. The population of Yanitig is said to be nearly destroyed as soldiers commit brutal outrages, with women attacked and structures torn down.

Tiflis Trans Caucasia Armenia Yanitig

Indictments Kept Against Ice Companies in DC Conspiracy Case

Washington July 12 grand jury indicted American and Chapinsacks Ice Companies and officers for conspiracy to raise ice prices. Warrants issued for arrest of officials. Booneville July 12 fire of incendiary origin destroyed Lynchville, population 1000, loss 200000. Robbery on steamer Ida May in Seattle July 12 over 100000 stolen. Admiral Chouknin dead Sebastopol July 12 after reportedly being shot. Walker residents follow Wellman expedition as Aurice W McQueen, former Walkerite, joins as wireless expert.

Washington Grand Jury District of Columbia American and Chapinsacks Ice Companies Booneville Ind Lynchville Seattle Alaska Pacific Express Company Ida May Walker North Pole Aurice W. McQueen

Song Saves Woman From Lion in Black Hills

Mrs John Underwood of New York camping with husband in the Black Hills survived a mountain lion attack by singing. The beast leaped, knocked her down, but her song kept it tame until her husband Usherwood shot the animal at dawn.

Omana John Underwood New York Black Hills Mr. Usherwood

Quincy Not Burned Early Reports Of Disaster Exaggerated

Winona Minn July 12 The Diamond Joe line steamer Quincy ran onto a sandbar near Trempeleau Wisconsin and grounded There was no loss of life nor damage to freight Some passengers were taken to LaCrosse that night while most were brought to Winona by special train and continued to St Paul

Winona Minn Quincy Trempeleau Wisconsin LaCrosse Tiding St. Paul

Lightning Freak Severs Motorist At Piano In Storm

Miss Cavanaugh, seated at a plane during a severe thunderstorm near De Smet, received an electric shock that paralyzed her from the waist down. One foot on the pedal, the other on the floor, the glass-footed piano stool helped complete a circuit. Doctors expect possible recovery of the injuries.

DeSmet Miss Cavanaugh

Insanity Linked to Prosperity in Mount Hope Report

Baltimore reports Dr Charles Hill attributes rising insanity to prosperity and indulgence. He cites moral deterioration and lax standards as factors. Petersburg freight wreck near Jackson Mine siding leaves two dead and two injured with hidden switch ends spiked. no clue to cause.

Baltimore Charles& Hill Mount Hope Hill Petersburg Ind Southern Railway Jackson Mine

Warsaw Exacts Flight of Forty Thousand Jews

In Warsaw on July 12 an estimated forty thousand Jews fled the city amid a tense mood. Armed guards guard the gates of houses and patrols move through the streets as the exodus unfolds.

Warsaw

Resignation of Cabinet Under Palace Negotiations

St. Petersburg reports Finance Minister Kokovsoff says the entire cabinet has resigned and placed in the emperor's hands. The emperor continues efforts to form a coalition cabinet amid ongoing political realignments.

St. Petersburg Kokovsoff

Battleship contracts awarded for Michigan and South Carolina

Washington on July 12 reports contracts for the sixteen thousand ton battleships Michigan and South Carolina have been awarded to Cramp’s of Philadelphia and the New York Ship Engine Company of Camden New Jersey respectively.

Washington Michigan South Carolina Cramps Philadelphia New York Ship Engine Co Camden New Jersey

Missing girl found in Nashua after disappearance

Grace Vanderhayden vanished Monday night and was found Tuesday afternoon three miles from home. She reportedly threw clothes from an upstairs window, suggesting she ran away through nearby dark woods. Neighbors did not witness her departure. relatives relieved, noting her fearless nature since age six and likely desire to avoid household duties.

Nashua Grace Vanderhayden Upstaire Dil Geal

Open War on Trusts Declared by Iowa County Attorneys

Des Moines July 12 Open war on Iowa trusts and combines was declared by Iowa county attorneys at the morning session of the convention. They seek to amend sections 5060 6061 and 53062 of the code to make the anti trust law effective, citing judges who have ruled it unconstitutional. The association instructs its legislative committee to push for amendments to empower prosecutions and curb price fixing and competition elimination. Also noted are travel details for the Grand Army National Encampment at Minneapolis August 15 to 18 with Rock Island Lines offering special rates and a Cedar Rapids agent providing information.

Des Moines McVey Polk County Platt Blackhawk Hare Iowa Miller Bo. Nike Progreus Iim Toledo Kansas City Towa General Assembly Grand Army National Minneapolis Rock Island St. Paul Jno G. Farmer Cedar Rapids

Marion County Convention Fails Split Over Delegates

In Knoxville Iowa on July 12 the Cummins faction tried to divide Marion County's delegation by offering a Perkins ten to Cummins six split. The convention rejected the plan and adopted the Perkins slate, after confusion and heated motions. The Cummins group faced backlash for the failed maneuver.

Knoxville Iowa Cummins Perking Marion County Perkins Committee On L. M. Hays Burlington Road W. Kinkead Wabasi Road Hays Cumming Durham Polk

Posse Starts After J Dietz in Wisconsin Timber Theft

Sheriff Gyland leads a Sawyer county posse to capture John Dietz of Cameron dant who has defied courts by holding five million feet of timber for the Chippewa river log boom company. Dietz's escape efforts follow years of law evasion as authorities pursue the man amid mounting tension in Hayward and surrounding towns.

Hayward Wis Gyland Sawyer County John Dietz Cameron Dant Dietz

Labor Shortage Noted in Manufacturing Centers Says Iron Trade Review

The Iron Trade Review reports labor shortages as an escalating factor in manufacturing. In the south migration to wheat fields reduced labor supply. coke ovens in the region paused output due to too few workers. Pittsburgh district orders exceed last year by 15 to 26 percent. Also reports Russian robbers stealing $12,000, Emperor William’s journey, and multiple local deaths and incidents.

Iron Trade Review Cleveland The Pitsburg

Wreck at Laporte Injures No One Seriously

Six coaches derailed on Rock Island train No 10 near Laporte City with six hours delay to train No 19. No serious injuries. two tramps escaped on the blind baggage roof. Fire and gas incident in Chariton injures Mrs. Tate badly while tending a stove fire.

Rock Island Laporte City Laporte Cedar Rapids Hummel Hotel Chariton Dirs J. T. Tate

Frightfully Burned Hand Healed by Arnica Salve

Chas W Moore a machinist from Ford City Pennsylvania burned his hand in an electrical furnace. He used Bucklens Arnica Salve and reports a quick perfect cure. Ad copy notes it as the greatest healer for burns wounds sores eczema and piles. Mentions Wangler Hens drug store and H Leighmey.

Chas, W. Moore Ford City Wangler Hens Drug Store

Assaults at Waverly Rock City Racegrounds Mob Attack

In Waverly Iowa on July 12 a mob assault targeted Dr G K Harker and Charles Nelson after pool gambling arrests sparked clashes at the racetrack. Harker suffered a broken bicycle and facial wounds. Nelson rode his pony as blows struck, prompting police withdrawal and warrants for arrest. This is cited as the first public citizen assault in Waverly’s history, drawing condemnation from locals.

Waverly Nhcat Iowa City George Ware John Parsons W. T. Salsman Thoes G. K. Harker West Side Charles Nelson Nel Harker Dr. Harker Charles Lowder Harry Dean Aed Amol

Accident at Mason City trots in July races

Races in Mason City featured a 2:19 pacing for a $300 purse across six heats. Alcott fell on the drat turn in heat four and was withdrawn with serious injuries. Sphinx driver Anderson from Des Moines damaged hips but continued. Conway of Waterloo broke his ankle. sulkies smashed as Sphinx and Town Ephinx wrecked. Pat Jackman of Waterloo owns Sphinx. crowd was large.

Mason City Alcott Towa Sphinx Anderson Des Moines Iowa Sphinx Buti Iowa Sphinx Pat Jackman Waterloo Conway Ephinx

Lost Boat Sudden Appearance On Missouri River

A steamship named North Alabama, wrecked decades ago after striking a snag and sinking near a bank below barn in 1870, resurfaced on the Missouri River Tuesday evening. It was en route from Sioux City to the Yellowstone district with flour and whisky. about fifty barrels of whisky remain inside, currently inaccessible due to mud and sand filling the interior. Meanwhile a rail excursion manifest promises a special low fare from across Iowa to a August meeting, with tickets sold July 31 to August 13 and return by August 15, featuring prominent officials and a large program. Also noted is the Dubuque school census showing 13,124 pupils enrolled, up from last year’s 4,366.

Indy North Alabama Barn Missouri River Sioux City Yellowstone District

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