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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1906

Page

6

Roosevelt Replies to Labor Delegation on Eight Hour Bill

President Roosevelt met with Samuel Gompers and labor leaders at the White House to discuss pending labor measures. He cautioned that Congress could block the bill if opposed, noted injunctions may be used against labor, and defended government actions versus capital in enforcement and restraint.

Washington Marvel Predaent Roosevelt Mage Ledy White Houe Congress Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison American Federation of Tabor Counneil Tint Mark Road Cornel Federation Vnhoy Pateama Cannon Iabor Jabor Gompera Gommpercs James Duncan Quircy Masa Granite Cutters’ Union Roosevelt Ethhal Conares Tabor

Criticism of Petition Handling by Congress and Immigration Policy

A president denounces petitions against the legislative branch while defending eight hour labor on the Isthmus and arguing immigration limits. He asserts government workers must go through department heads rather than direct petition, a point the memorial criticizes. He defends immigration constraints and the idea that newcomers should be the "right stuff" to join American life.

Congress Istlintan United States Esmaire

LURED TO A NEGRO RETREAT IN PRISONER ABduction CASE

A Warren woman testifies in New York court that she was lured to a resort used by black patrons where she was held prisoner for weeks and subjected to indignities. She escaped the day before police raid. the case concerns Robert Spriggs, the alleged proprietor and defendant in abduction charges. Several other white women and some black men were taken in the raid and investigation of a so called white slave crime.

Brory Tata New York Kpriggss Wis Nvest Distriot Warren Wis Bady Attic Warren Spriggs House Pehruary

Club of Old Maids Claims Unique Woman's Group In Howell

Howell March 22 a village club claims the palm for the most unique women's organization. Comprised solely of college bred, over fifty members, it aims to promote general intellect development in literature with Shake speare study. Miss Harriet Porter elected president. Dr Jane Brigholm leads.

Vwisine Howell Mich Phis Vilage Dr. Brigham University of Michigan Medical Department

Pittsburg Saloon Keeps Peaceful Record Under Merkel

Frank Merkel ran a 146 Smith Street saloon for 25 years in Pittsburg without a single complaint. He kept Sundays and holidays closed and evicted intoxicated patrons, stopping drinks when needed, to prevent disorder. A Milwaukee Rubber Co bankruptcy petition alleges debts over 100000.

Bill set to settle South African Boar War claims

The South African compensation committee finished its inquiry into Boar war losses, reviewing at least 89,000 claims totaling 810,000 dollars. It approved seven million dollars for settlement of these claims. In Ovid Michigan, March 22 a farmer reports mad rage caused livestock losses and a dog killed after biting a dog.

Jehanneshug Cransvaal Ovid Mich Perry Greebagayglwis Clayton Tobinson Lind

Prominent figure sparks dinner breach over workers’ fate

Dr Josiah Strong, president of the American Institute of Social Service, alleged that killing workingmen is cheaper than protecting them. The remark provoked a sharp reaction at a Musial (?) Art Society dinner in New York on March 22, highlighting calls for reform.

New York Josiah Strong Maimleipal Art Society Strong The American Insstitute of Social Service

Robbers loot bank in North Dakota safe shattered

North Dakota Bank at Niagara eight miles west of Nobbed seized by robbers who damaged the vault and took 1280 dollars. The crime remained undiscovered until cashier David Kirk opened for business. A Wisconsin death notice follows for Nelson G. Witcox aged 70.

North Dakota Bank Lardnore N. D Robbars Bank of Niagara N. T Here David Kirk

Reform in Insurance Proxies Made Worthless

In Alba New York on March 22 the assembly committees on pensions in executive session reported favorably a measure to regulate and postpone proxy votes used by domestic mutual insurance companies. The bill would postpone the term of current directors and require new officers to be elected by November 15 1900 under state supervision.

Alba N Cellanle New York Life Trr Bulance Conqimy Senate Armstrong Wiggles Ninall Br Dows Iow State Department Jnnsurnace

Conference of Goal Men in Indiana Coal Talks

Joint conferences of coal operators and miners in Illinois and Ohio made little progress on the Illinois shot firers law. Operators claim added coal tax burdens. miners pressed for delay to push back the issue. Ohio committee names Vice President Lewis chair, Hawkins resigns as president. Also notes governor reprimands mayor over funeral attendance and open shops policy for master plumbers. A man in Columbus carries seventeen feet of wire in his body after a hospital escape attempt.

Indiananalis Maren Wc Uns Joint Committee Imnola Thecatise Lewis Ohio W. H. Hawkins Ohle U. S. We Washington Aola Coatumbua Lewia Thydlum Haa Mount Carmel Hospital Puch Chicago

Mystery poisoning case stuns St Charles family

In St Charles Missouri Mrs William Andersen died after eating cake on Sunday leading to a coroner jury adjournment without verdict. The family including two Alfred men were away when she began dessert. Dr Willians Hawking suspects strychnine poisoning as the cause.

St. Charles William Andersen Aadersot Hole Willians Hawking Anderson Hawkins

Despondent Youth Shoots Self Near Kokomo

In Kokomo Indiana on March 22, 17 year old Forever Young shot himself in front of his brother law Samuel Wilson after failing to start for Oklahoma. He earlier bought revolvers and daggers and walked home through snow after the act, leaving plans for adventure behind.

Kokomo Ind Oklahoma Frover Young Samuel Wison Miles Weat Wises Young Hong

WORK OF A DASTARD Reading Pay March 22

Elmer Trillzmin aged 21 was shot and killed leaving his streetheart Alabel Treats home. Police investigate after a threat letter to Hamburg parents said he feared a pistol attack. Also reports of prison escapes, naval budget plans, and a Pennsylvania congressman funeral.

Reading Elmer Trillzmin Alabel Treat Prutzmatr Asdaenreely Fenal Lyst Hamburg

Died Without a Sign In Terre Haute Case

In Terre Haute Indiana on March 22 a man identified as Skipworth, found with a broken skull unconscious in a Dox car at Cincinnati, died at the hospital. He could not recall his identity or how he was injured. He was well dressed and appeared not to be from the poor class.

Terre Haute Ind Skipworth Cintnn Fie MacDonald Brown University Providence R. J Congress William MacDonald United States America

Mother and Child Victims Hit by Train Near Grand Rapids

Mrs Cornelia Botesma and her 1 year old child were struck by a Michigan Central passenger train while crossing a track near Grand Rapids. The child died instantly and the mother died later at Butterworth hospital. Spain's Cabinet Chain In Madrid King Alfonso reappointed the Moret ministry to continue in office.

Grand Rapids Midh Cornelia Botesma Michigan Central Butterworth Hoapital Spain Madrid Alfonso Moret

Cox S Subpoenaed Some of the Boodle Returned

Cincinnati March 22 George B Cox announces retirement from Republican leadership in Hamilton county. Grand jury summoning five bank presidents and others to testify on payments to county treasurer's office described as gratuities for public funds. Davis habeas corpus case delayed as senators cite duties.

Cincinnati George B. Cox Republica Hamilton County Grand Rulison Hynicka Treaster French Davis Springfield Lim Hoawilton Namilton 2 National Bank

Duke Saga of the Woman From Whom He Won’t Divorce

James B. Duke, president of American Tobacco, testifies in a New Jersey divorce case against Eitan M. Duke. He denies leaving his wife, cites a $70 million fortune, and says he provided a West 68th Street home, $175,000 in securities, jewelry, and mortgage interest funds. The judge allows Mrs. Duke’s counsel fees of $3,000 amid secret-telegrams and suspicions of fidelity. Additional items note a $2.7 million bid by Maryland for a railroad stake and a Rio Grande collision investigation.

J.T. Duke New York James B. Duke American Tobacco Company Eitan M. Duke Duke Pitney Jersey City Atrs Tie John Pliner

Debt to doctors and unpaid bills in London Medical issue

In the Bret edition of the London Medical Credit Guide soon to be issued the debts of about 20 000 persons in London and vicinity who forgot to pay doctors bills are noted. Six bakers in a Janesville Wisconsin bake shop were found unconscious from gas fumes all men will recover.

Werlman John Walton Munson Ta Democrat Chicago Record-Herald Walter Wellman Russell Saga Hetty Graen Nice Ireland Wellman London Medical London Gau Kalla Siz Bakers Janesville Wis

Illinois Central East Bound Train Schedule Fragment

Fragmentary timetable shows up and down Illinois Central routes with trains between Chicago Waterloo Dubuque and Fort Dodge. It lists train numbers 92 94 402 408 401 491 492 462 with times around 4:10 am 6:15 am and 9:30 am, noting some trains carry passengers between Waterloo Fort Dodge and Dubuque and a Chicago sleeper leaves Watertown.

Chicago Chicago Express Chichyo Expréss Paul Chi. Lin Dubuque Accom Fort Dodge Dubuque Omalee Sioux City Dodge Omale Duhiane Fort Dodge Express Waterloo St. Paul Chicago United Albert Lea Waterton

Right Road Cedar Rapids Division Rail Schedule East Bound

C R I 6P Railway Cedar Rapids Division announces east bound services with Chicago and St Louis as key connections. Weekly and daily trains include the No 20 Chicago and St Town Limited, No 46 Chicago Burling ton passenger, No 8 St Louis Mail, No 7 Twin City Express, and various freight trains with stops at important points.

Cedar Rapids Chicago Omaha St Louis Demyer Memphis Colorado Springs Peoria Fort Worth St. Joseph St. Paul Kansas City Minosaypols Chicago and St. Toutn Burlington St. Louie Twitt City Limited Gally Twin City Eee Eccessenengennaees Rockford Sun

Train schedules and routes for Midwest lines

The notice lists train numbers G W F TRAINS and related services between St Jon, KC, Des Moines, Chicago, and other points. It includes mail, express, freights, and daily schedules with east and west bound times, noting exceptions and Sundays.

Railway connections list for Waterloo Cedar Falls and area

Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Ry No 61 links at Denver Junction with CGW for points near Omaha. No 55 connects at Waverly with OGW for west to Pat Dodge. No 62 links at Waverly for CGW west. No 64 links at Denver Junction with KGW 4 from west. No 68 links at Waverly for CGW west to Fort Dodge.

Denver Junction C G. W Uo Oninha Waverly Pat Dodge Denver C.G. W Forn Dodge

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