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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1906

Page

6

Peace Effort By UMW Denies Baer's Conclusions

Indianapolis March 19 President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers replies to George W. Baer chairman of the anthracite operators committee. Mitchell says miners seek lasting peace and requests further conference while noting the strike commission award offers a path to stability and respect for both sides.

Indianapolis Joha Mitchell United Mine Workers George W. Baer Anthracite Coal Operators' Committee Ind Tate Toto Anthracite Anthraelite

Stant and Trem Confer on Continuing Negotiations in New York

A joint conference at 148 Liberty Street, New York, on February 16 discussed reports, proposed terms, and the need to avoid breaking off talks. Both sides insist on further meetings before April to reconcile differences and avoid responsibility for a breakdown in negotiations.

Liberty Street New York City

Noted Anarchist Dead and Farmhouse Fire At Michigan

In Dubuque March 19 Johann Most the anarchist died in a city of erysipelas while in a frail state and spewing warnings from past speeches. Walters Davis, a Northfield township farmer, was found dead in his burned home near Arthur Michigan the same day, with neighbors suspecting murder to cover up the crime or a possible suicide as the fire was set around 8 p.m. Police pursue leads amid reports of strangers in the area.

Jos Kiost Dave Imesa Johann Most Europe France England Alaxanter II Russia Arthur, Mich Walter Davis Northfield Township Young Davis Dravis Bert Bailey Davis Cnpper Receutiz

Tiger Still in His Lair at West Baden Casinos Open

In West Baden Indiana on March 19 the gambling scene at two hotels thrives despite Governor Hanly’s orders and a pretense of closure. Guests from nationwide areas fill rooms as high stakes play continues under a disclosed lessee connected to the former operator, with access still controlled by entry rules.

West Baden Ind Hanly Renoh Tick Wa Bai- Intd Gaines

Two Trains Wreck in Colorado Snow Horror

Pueblo, March 10. Twenty two dead and twenty two injured in the Denver and Rio Grande passenger train wrecks caused by a sleepy operator working double duty. Lively, the Swallows operator, slept while Vandusen’s shift was left unattended. the resulting collision left many unidentified dead and charred remains.

Pueblo Colo Denver and Rio Grande Belle Webb Keystone Wyo Binnie Fome Lively Swallows William. Vandeusen

Snow slides devastate Camp Bird mine district casualties feared

A massive snow slide south of Ouray wrecked Camp Bird mine structures injuring workers. 200 to 250 miners were in the bunkhouse when it collapsed. William Cressey is dead. others feared lost. Silverton also reports Green Mountain mill destroyed, with losses estimated at 200000. D P Hickey missing. Separate reports dismiss a fatal Ophir Loop train disaster.

Ouray Cole Mount Sueffel Camp Bird William Cressey Silverton Green Mountain D. PT Hickey

Gans Beats Twin Sullivan In Ten Rounds

Joe Gans of Baltimore decisively defeated Mike Sullivan of Boston in ten rounds in Los Angeles. Sullivan, overweight and unable to continue, was floored and held by police to end the match. The fight featured clean breaks with no infighting and drew 1,560 spectators in cold weather.

Los Angeles Cal Joe Gans Baltimore Mike Twin) Sullivan Boston Sullivan Elpless Gans

Company sues convict in arson case over hidden funds

Columbus Ohio March 19 American Express sues George F Letcher now serving six years for arson alleging he hid 4311077 dollars in Fayette Ohio twenty years ago. claim center on money once in a Fayette office reportedly buried or destroyed and tied to the Williams County gang of arsonists with many convictions. Letcher, once a Fruitdale California businessman, was arrested a year ago by state Fire Marshal and brought back for trial.

Columbus American Express Company George F. Letcher Arcou Leteter Fayette, C Eusportiodd Willams County Letcher Fruitdale Cali Maushak Davis

Thought it was a bomb prized jewelry box found in Brooklyn

A man named Henry Syensen of Hoboken discovered a box on a Brooklyn street that looked like an explosive device. He turned it in to police, and the yard examination revealed the contents to be jewelry worth several thousand dollars awaiting a claimant.

New York Jenry Syensen Hoboken Brooklyn S ¥Ensen

Women Sue Brother Over Damaging Letter in Will Case

In Sangamon county Illinois Emma J Kurtle and Fannies Jones sue their brother James Leonged for 50000 for defamation tied to a letter about the Valentine will contest heard in circuit court. The letter, read during the will trial, sparked sensational family revelations and disputes over its truthfulness. A steamer Atlanta burned near Port Washington with sixty five aboard. rescue saved passengers and crew, but Mike Birkey drowned. Steamer value listed at 150000. Ralph H Booth sells Grand Rapids News paper stake to William Alden Smith who will run the paper.

Springfeld Emma J. Kurtle Fannies Jones Tames Mibsoud Burna Milwaukee Atlanta Goodrich Line Port Washington Smith Brothers Teaster Mike Birkey W. A. Smith Grand Raplan Mich Merck Crandids Werahl Ralph H. Booth Detroit William Alden Smith

Gridiron Eightseers Visit Willard Amid Jokes At Dinner

A Danville party led by a newlywed couple sought out Uncle Joe Cannon at a Roosevelt era Gridiorn club dinner at the Willard. Guests included President Roosevelt, Vice President Fairbanks, cabinet members, and diplomats. A guide reassured the crowd that Speaker Cannon never recognizes anyone not four years in Congress as the high forehead guest puzzled onlookers.

Washington Cannon Gridiron Club Roosevelt Fairbanks Cabinet Oicers Diplomatic Corps New Willard Hotel United States Capitol Danville Willard Joe Capitol Congress Wilson Speaker Cannon Uncle Joe Shaw Fairbank Powndays Root Secretary Root Hiram

Will Marry A Countess In Cleveland Society Shock

Cleveland reports plan for Edward Keene Mohler to wed Countess Latazzi of France after Mohler inherits fortune from Uncle General YD W Caldwell. Arrangements hint a Westminster London ceremony March 21 at St Mary’s. Also notes Miss Buenin B Anthony will give her fortune to suffrage cause.

Cleveland Edward Keene Mohler Latazzi France Mohler YD. W. Caldwell New York, Chicago and St. Louis Latvazi United States Wrench Gount Méiler Europe England S J. Mary's Westminster London Miss Anthony Rochester Buenin B. Anthony Woman's Suffrage Anon Shaw Philadelphia Lucy J. Anthony Mery S. Anthony

Global tensions and local notices mix in scattered 1910s outline

Report outlines various items from revolutions seeking press freedom in Japan to emigration routes, trade flows, and diplomatic gestures. It notes California flood damage, quarantine at New Orleans, a British insurance plan for war vessels, a Brazillian storm, a mine accident in Pennsylvania, Carnegie funding for a library, wage raises in Pittsburgh, and local birthdays and political figures.

Tokio Nagasaki Kings San Joaquin California New Orleans Braz Pocock Magsathon Predgett Robert Booth Andrew Carnegie Baker University Balduin Kan Pittsburg Cleveland Florida Robert R. Rooservilt New York

Ten Corps Commanders Survive Civil War Death Records

Washington report lists ten surviving corps commanders from the Civil War after General Schofield's death. Among them are G M Dodge, B R H Grierson, O O Howard, Weasley Merritt, Nelson A Miles, J Osterhaus, Carl Schurz, D B Sickles, Julius Stahel, and J G Wilson. Several have moved to civil pursuits. most others are retired.

Washington Schofield Goneral G. M. Dodge BR. H. Grierson O. O. Howard Weasley Merritt Nelson A. Mites J. Osterhaus Carl Schurz D. B Sickles Julius Stahel J. G. Wilson Miitary Division Mississippi Howards Sickles Dodge Osterhane Schurz Stehel

Attorney Charles Daite Testifies Before Drake Commission

In Cincinnati on March 19 Attorney Charles Daite, who managed turnpike sales for the county, testified before the Drake investigating commission. An abrupt adjournment followed his brief remarks after he was asked for his check and bank books for 1905 which he refused to submit claiming attorney client privilege and citing that they contain transaction records.

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O'Hearn Guilty In Omaha Hold Up Murder

Ray O'Hearn found guilty of murdering Nels Lauston during a hold up at Taus ten's saloon Twentieth and Cutting streets on June 26. Accomplices Len Angus Jor Waren and Raymond Nelson confessed to multiple earlier robberies. Several other local items note elections expulsions earthquakes and other news briefs.

Omaha Marvell Ray O'Hearn Nels Lauston Ter Twentieth O'Hearn Len Angus Jor Waren Raymond Nelson Tausten's Tausten Angus

Immigrant Terminals Planned by Major Railroads

A New York Tribune report says five large railroad companies will build exclusive immigrant terminals on Inland and Jersey routes to streamline arrivals. Commissioner Watchhorn backs humane reforms, aiming to reduce theft and detention as migrants move from island processing to rail transport. Construction costs exceed 1.06 million dollars, with Pennsylvania, New York Central, Lackawanna, New Jersey Central, and Baltimore and Ohio leading the effort to place terminals along main lines and connect them directly to passenger trains.

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