Deadly bomb hit royal procession in Madrid
June 1 reports say a bomb from an upper window struck near King Alfonso and Queen Victoria as their carriage neared the palace. Sixteen killed, many injured among the royal court and bystanders. several guards and nobles named among the dead. The blast occurred as the procession turned toward the esplanade, causing chaos and panic among spectators.
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Maaria
Alfoa
Vietsria
Alfonso
Victoria
Red
Tarrost
Reysient
Prendergast
Marquise of
Colosa
Don
Antonia CalroyHis Nieve
Jose Sola
Luis, Fonseen
Tesa
Royal coach bomb attack shocks crowd and injures many
A royal coach halted by a blast injures the escort and kills several horses and grooms. Alfonso and Midtorio escaped unharmed but the scene left bloodied uniforms and frightened crowds. Police traced a suspect tied to a May 22 bombing link in Farcelona as details of the attack remain unclear.
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Ming Alfonso
Farcelona
Mane Nel Duran
Totses
Manuel Duran
Horrific Explosion Scene With Mangled Corpses Reported
Associates Press dispatch from the scene near a royal cortege describes a deadly explosion. Soldiers and guards rushed aid as crowds pressed around mangled casualties and a horse was killed. One officer and a horse died amid the confusion.
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Duke of Yoram
Rafs du Chague
Victoria
Orieine
Bomb Explodes Near Royal Procession in Madrid
Shocking attack as a bomb bursts near the royal carriage in Madrid injuring several soldiers and killing two horses. A cortège outbreak spreads fear citywide as censorship tightens and telegraph offices are cut off. The blast occurred on Mayor street near the royal palace, damaging a house linked to a philanthropist.
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Ehnok
Balding
Tha Pallace
Mayor Street
No. SS Mayor Street
Royal Palace
Eleen Wother
Madrid
Church of the Sacrament
Sotornayer
Sind
Twenty Die and Sixty Wounded in Madrid Bombing
Twenty killed and sixty wounded in yesterday’s bombing near Madrid. Five of the wounded are dying. Thirty arrests were made overnight, but the bomber remains at large. The ministry will continue fetes to ease public fear. The king’s jeweled decoration was shattered. Queen Victoria says she is responsible for fifty of her sons' deaths.
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Madrid
James
Weyler Whs
Victoria
Progress Review Opposes Cummins for Governor
La Porte City June 1 The Progress Review urges real republicanism and opposes renomination of Gov A B Cummins. The paper stresses Cummins is not the leader Iowa Republicans want, while praising Perkins and Rathbun and urging party unity despite doubts about Cummins reforms. It notes plans to visit Colorado next week for a son’s visit.
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Progress-Review
Blackhawk
A.B. Cummins
Cummins
Cumming
Perkins
Rathbun
A. B. Summing
Iowa
A. B. Cumming
Republican Party of
Skeh
Cimmina
Charity Work and Political Intrigue Highlight 1906 Waterloo
The May report of the Associated Charities shows 118 cases, 81 investigated, 52 found employment, and $56.95 spent on wards and aid. Captain Tripp notes most cases came from newcomers seeking work, while a Craig Hartman letter reveals shifts in local politics and Julian Richards’ contested seat amid a Cummins faction. The charity store on Lafayette Street operated, distributing clothing and goods, with $153.73 income and coal, meals, and beds provided to support families.
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Cummins
Julian Richards
J. C. Hartman
Cummins Eople
Johnny Hartman
Aid
Courier
Sunshine and Shower
Ju- Nan
Johnny
West Side
Tripp
Engerintendentt
Associated Charities
Aban
Des Moines
Waterloo
Iawa
Iowa
Julian
Guston
Gastons
Abbley
Gaston
John
Hartalan
Mrr
Ann
Geo
Hammond
Lafayette Street
Jove
Ives
Nurses Diploma Earned At Presbyterian Hospital Graduation
The Presbyterian hospital at the Y M C A held its first graduation for six nurses in blue with white aprons as Dr. Crouse delivered the address and presented diplomas. Miss Beato, last night’s graduate, has training from Fort Dodge, and four new trainees were admitted this month with Miss Beale choosing Waterloo as her home.
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Presbyterian Hospital
Burt
Misa Janson
Crouse
Father Cooney
Miss Beato
Fort Dodge
Miss Beale
Waterloo
Governor Cummins Seen As Potential Longstanding Leader
An ordinary observer notes Cummins has governed for Ave years and could easily be re elected if desired, without forcing the candidate to spend a month campaigning to persuade voters. The remark highlights his lengthy tenure and perceived strong record.
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Hue
Great Wallace Shows Bring World Fair to Waterloo
Friday, June 15, immense white structures rise at Waterloo forming a world of exhibitions with hundreds of novelties and a world fair. Seating for thousands, bands, parades, decorated floats, acrobats, chariots, and a grand display of costuming promise a lavish spectacle by the Great Wallace Shows, touted as the world’s highest class circus.
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Witerloo
Ealor
May Docket Shows 130 Arrests With Sidewalk Rides Fine
Chief Sweitzer reports 130 arrests in May with women among the detained. The peak day was May 18 with 16 arrests. two days had 22 arrests. Sixteen bicyclists fined 2 dollars each for sidewalk riding. total fines 6.85 per rider, with 2 dollars paid and the rest suspended on repeat offenses. Other data include disorderly conduct, drunkenness, driving offenses, and patrol measurements.
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Sweitzer
Officials Tackle Large Central Inventory At Waterloo
Officials of the road, bridge and building departments in the Iliners Central begin the semiannual stock-taking in Waterloo. The task covers material used in the last six months and on hand, with inventories in November and May. Waterloo coordinates with Dubuque division stock, including Cedar Rapids and Albert Lea districts, and the process aims to reconcile goods received with usage. Past issues include winter railroad ties being charged out and sometimes lost, a chief difficulty for the team. The Fisher Co. plans a large awning at Citizens Gas and Electric office.
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Iliners Central
Watertoo
Gentral
Ani Yeporta
Waterloo
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Albert Lea
Department
Ioint
Orange Township caucus faulted in Cummins faction push
Indignation rises in Orange township over a snap caucus called to pledge delegates to Cummins. Voters, unaware of the meeting, report a miscalled process and a forced delegation. Farmers demand a mass meeting to repudiate the action and defend honest election practices.
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Orange Township
Cummins
Orange
Cummina
Blackhawk County
Sayer
Anap Caneus
Street Car Hits Buggy On Fourth Street Bridge
A Thursday afternoon collision on the Fourth street bridge saw a West Ninth street streetcar strike a buggy driven by W. Harper of 1108 Commercial street. The car swerved to start a turn, catching the bogey rear wheel and causing the front wheel to break. The bogey dragged briefly before the car stopped. both the motor man and horse driver suffered minor injuries, and witnesses were listed. An advert for a want ad closes the account.
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Fourth Street
West Ninth Street
Harper
Commercial Street
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