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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1906
Page
5
Chicago March 18. The severe northwest middle western and southwestern states are hit by the season s severest snow storm. Snow fell through the night reaching a foot in depth and is still falling with high winds causing drifting. Temperatures remain moderate as street car and railroad travel are disrupted across many states.
In Ouray area, twenty to twenty five miners are stranded after snow slides cut all lines. Damage could reach one million dollars as eight nearby towns report continued storms and blocked routes. Telluride reports secrecy and slides along the road to Red Mountain, with Ophir station cut off.
Irvin Francis Miller aged 25 shot himself on a Hamburg street after his fiancé Annie Ga entdecken refused to wed him when he went to the parsonage. A friend reportedly told her a story about Miller that led to the jilting.
Fire swept a Pennsylvan ia railroad tunnel under the West River, burning hundreds of bags of hay and sawdust for about five hours. Smoke filled the section, two men were reported missing or dead, and firemen could not apply hoses due to compressed air pressure. One death was reported, according to the construction superintendent.
Four hundred bituminous coal operators met behind closed doors in Indianapolis on March 19 to discuss a joint conference with miners. The gathering showed wide splits in opinion as operators sought a united course of action amid rising labor tension. Federation in Executive Session Washington March 15. The executive council of the American Federation of Labor began several days of meetings on President Samuel Gomper s salt and addressed executive matters during the session. Heavy failure in Russia Largest merchants compelled to give up liabilities 13 500 090 Moscow March 10 D and A Rasptorgouch the largest trehaptap in Russia have failed for thirteen and one half million dollars.
A second attempt to direct Pennsylva traffic was halted after an earlier collision near the river crossing prompted renewed safety checks. Officials urged motorists to follow signals and proceed with caution as crews worked to restore flow.
Washington March 19 Charles Francis of Troy New York a former American minister to Greece will be sent to the senate as ambassador to Austria Hungary to succeed Bellamy Storer The freshient nomination was sent to the senate today via Flyer Discovered in Time The House Greenburg Pa March 39 Se ...
A slate of candidates for the March 20 municipal election pledges a conservative business administration. They promise pure artesian water at the lowest private or municipal cost and list Hope G. Martin as mayor and eight alderman and official nominees including DC Kingston P J Martin Jas Hymnes C A Smith J A Dunham W L Illingworth and J F Simpson as park commissioner.
A Pennsylvania railroad car derailed near here on Saturday night but the spiked switch was found in time to prevent a major disaster. Authorities investigated the incident and secured the area as crews cleared the tracks.
Nicholas J. Dickbot a 24 year old Cincinnati boarding house cook was shot and killed in a hotel room. Jacob W. Young Mildred Amann and Mabel Grief all of Cincinnati were arrested in connection with the incident.
Secretary Yatt reports Major General Wood in Manila revives to the Mount Dajo engagement the suggestion to consult Major Hugh L. Scott for detailed facts. Senate cables on the issue were prepared in Manila. No Mindanao cable mentions women and children. Major Scott has arrived in Washington.
St Louis reports J Euds How, eccentric philanthropist who declined an inheritance, seeks possession of the old city hospital to establish a charity hospital for liquor, drug, and cigarette addicts. He circulates a petition to Mayor Wells, arguing these dependencies cause much misery among the poor. How is GM of the Brotherhood of Daily Life and a leading member of the People's Fund Welfare Association.
Washington March 19 The house today accepted by a 138 to 101 vote the Grosvenor amendment to the bill publishing the grade of lieutenant general though barring promotion of Generals Corbin and McArthur to that rank. The bill then passed without opposition. Lens France March 19 Many detachments arrive to be ready for possible strikes. About 46 000 miners participate with red flags. St Louis March 15 Hearing postponed in Hadley suit against Standard Waters-Pierce resumed before Special Commissioner Anthony.
Fire at the manual training school in Haverhill Massachusetts injures many children and spreads to adjacent homes. Several students are reported fatally hurt as crews battle the flames and evacuate the area.
Des Moines March 19 Special discussion centers on the reciprocal demurrage bill. The sub committee finished its work and proposed changes including removing section 4 that set a minimum 75 miles per day and replacing it with a 36 hour forwarding rule at junction points. Uncertainty remains on passage and some committee members doubt a favorable report. The House committee also voted to set legislature salaries at 700 for the session, with current lawmakers exempt.
At Estherville on March 19 twelve northern high school declamatory reps competed with six selected for the state contest at Grundy Center on April 6. Winners include Wilson Cornwall Spencer and Raley W W Husner Independence in oratorical. Asta Fien Britt and Virginia Howe Ida Grove in oratory. Victor Button Sheldon and Vera Beebe Sanborn in humorous drama. Judges were Prof C E Mete With Kaumersburg Hon A B Font Split Lake Judge W B Quarton Al pounds.
Reverend William A. Sunday, the baseball evangelist, has rapidly grown in popularity converting thousands and receiving substantial free will offerings. From October to March he has reached about 8,800 converts with gifts totaling around $12,000 across Aledo Burlington Rochester Princeton and nearby towns, amid plans for future campaigns into Iowa and other states.
Investigation in cities where Mr Sunday preached shows 75 to 80 percent stay faithful. Local booksellers note a fourfold Bible and prayer book sale rise since his meeting ended two months ago. All city church congregations grew by 12 to 200 members with steady sincerity among new members.
Council Bluffs officials report ice dealers have arranged imports from Storm Lake and Clear Lake to meet summer demand. Twenty five ton cars arrive weekly, with about 100 carloads expected, providing ample ice at little extra cost despite freight. Ice thickness reaches sixteen inches, far thicker than local sources at three inches.
Des Moines March 19 The form of the late Judge L G Kinng has not yet been placed at rest but politicians speculate on his successor on the state board of control Ex Congressmen Walter H Butler likely to announce this week backed by the Bryan wing of the Iowa democracy Others named Judge Walter I Babb Thomas Intr Kert and ex Senator W H Taylor Gov Cummins may delay appointment to hear both gold and silver factions before decisive action
Richard Goldie father of John R. Goldie and George Goldie of Sioux City died, funeral held Friday at Grathorne Plymouth County. Six sons served as pallbearers: Walter of Wayne Neb, Will of Cherokee, Charles of Sheldon, Douglass of Crathorne, John R. and George of Sioux City.
Mrs John Kellar who shot her husband in a Meal saloon Friday morning was bound over to the district court on $300 bonds after a preliminary hearing in Justice Martin's court. Her father, a Belmond area landowner, posted the bond and she was released. Public sentiment favors the woman. Washington: House post office appropriation bill reported, exposing $191,400,000. Grand Rapids: Willis Hall Turner, longtime Grand Rapids Herald manager, dies of paralysis. John and James Creamer involved in Wes Moines feuds Sunday.
Martin L. Aurand, of State and Mulberry streets, drank lye and spread kerosene in his home in a suicide bid. He suffered severe burns, entered a period of rationality, then worsened Sunday as throat tissues closed. Reverend Cattermole and later Reverend Skinner were asked to comfort him before death. Mrs. Annand remains ill with nervous exhaustion.
Residents in Cedar Rapids express disappointment with municipal water ownership. They cite higher rates, service gaps, and insufficient protection, arguing the system is a luxury rather than a public good. The Optimus pledges further discussion on water works and future costs.
Mrs Harriet May widow of Philip May and longtime county resident died Saturday afternoon at her home after a long life in Massachusetts born 1826. Funeral services held this afternoon in Cedar Falls with Thea Wolfram leading and interment planned at Elmwood. Jon Hefner, a railroad brakeman, injured after a fall on ice while flagging another train near Galena last week.
A Dubuque investigation into Waterloo’s municipal water plant conclusions indict municipal ownership. Depreciation surpasses income by over 7000, and Waterloo’s citizens face higher taxes to fund the plant, with no private-company buyout savings. Report details taxes, interest, and sinking fund impacts.
A morning paper defends Sedgwick and Berry amid attacks from opponents of municipal ownership. The column accuses the paper of insulting critics and questions why the duo cannot operate city water works as they do private firms, urging consistency in trusted leadership.
G D Green was accidentally shot in the abdomen on Saturday night. The bullet passed through the center of the abdomen but missed vital organs. The bullet was removed Saturday afternoon and prospects for recovery are excellent. Mrs F Awarth of G Street is overwhelmed by the incident.
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