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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1906

Page

6

WEEK OUTLOOK 18 NOT AT ALL BRIGHT

Indianapolis March 26 Bituminous coal operators and miners in central competitive and southwestern districts resume talks after a five day deadlock Robbins for the miners backs a 5.55 percent wage advance restoring 1908 scale while operators in western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana resist any raise Potential district signings could idle western mines while other regions stay at pace, with the wage scale expiring next Saturday and 225000 miners at stake.

Indianapolis Robbins Pennsylvania Uilads Indiana Ohio Mitchell

Federation Labor Declares for Workingmen in Politics

Washington February 25 The executive council of the Federation of Labor reaffirms its principle that workers must unite regardless of creed nationality or politics. It endorses independent action by trade unions while pursuing legislative demands through the American Federation of Labor and seeks impartial judges not swayed by corporate wealth. It urges workers to act as a unit at the polls and oppose political servitude and party loyalty.

Washington The Federation of Labor American Federation of Tabor Lif American Federation of Labor

Governor declines gift of North Carolina bonds to Michigan

Lansing March 26 Governor Warner writes the North Carolina Bondholders committee to refuse a proposed donation of state bonds. He says the gift aims to force a lawsuit testing the legality of bonds North Carolina deemed worthless as fraudulent issued during reconstruction. North Carolina's 1901 law authorized gifts to states and allows suit to collect disputed bonds. Governor Glenn explains bondholders could not sue their own state, so they sought court action through others.

Lansing Alici Warner North Carolina Michigan Glenn

Three Heroth ers Reunited After Forty-One Years

Richmond Indiana March 26 After a separation of forty one years James Crump is reunited with brothers Benjamin and Dr Chartes Crimp They are all Virginians and in 1805 Benjamin then a boy of 11 was brought to Indiana by Union soldiers Benjamin later returned to Virginia to bring his brothers to Indiana Charles remained at the family homestead James Crump lived in several western cities during the years while seeking his brothers

Richmond Ind James Crump Benjamin Chartes Crimp Benjamin Chimp Indiana Wayne County Virginia Charles

Jury Acquits Man After Killing Victim in Wait

In Charles Missouri Christian Feilner was acquitted of murder after testifying he lay in wait for Hanff and killed him. Feilner claimed self-defense and a domestic dispute preceded the incident. No closing speeches were given. verdict returned not guilty within an hour. Albany Club elects Judge Hamilton president for sixth term. Bloomfield in Pennsylvania features defense attorney's startling claim linking a fatal shooting to a husband protecting his wife’s honor.

Charles Christian Feilner Barnett Ciienit Court Feilner Hanff Petisner Rauf Attocrneys Albany Andrew Hamilton Albany Club Judge Hamilton Indersen al- Dany Club Bloomfield Ee. C. Taylor Claude Wisssler Frank Ogden Whisler

Edgerton schools closed by health board due to scarlet fever

State board of health orders Edgerton Wisconsin public schools closed amid an outbreak of scarlet fever. Union leaders debate pilotage repeal as AFL resolution protests bill. Fire ravages Bucyrus livery and adjacent structures.

Edgerton Wis State Board of Health Executive Council American Federation of Labor Conkling Bucyrus Ferruccia A. Vivant United States New York Sioux City, Jr Joseph Cassidy Washington American League Baseball Club Cheater John A. Locke H.C. Harris San Francisco Richmond Tad Russia Enterprise Botier Company Youngstown O. Toss Pattison Ohio Theaverr

Dope Fiend Doctors Shut In Major U S Cities

Postmaster General orders New York and Brooklyn postmasters to bar ads and mail addressed to 52 illegal medical offices operating in New York Brooklyn Boston and Philadelphia and to reject mail to fictitious owner names. Inspectors say the criminal network may be largely closed after prior actions in Boston and Philadelphia and a reported appalling spread of dope tied operations.

Crusade New York Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Washington Postmaster General Brokton Nne Cortelyou Losten Fliadelphia Post Office Department Susan Guary Susan Geary Penered Postontee Vickery Goodwin

Russia's Bad Faith and Georgia Autonomy Impasse

The Georghins press for autonomy for their children amid lingering Russo Georgian tensions. A 1603 treaty promised respect for Georgian church and language, but Russia violated the compact, pressuring the Georgian church under exarch control and eroding national protections. The piece parallels with a separate brutal incident in Condersport and a West Branch schoolhouse tragedy where two students hanged a classmate during a grim act.

Visils Georghins Haive Tlavier Roy Catcarns Kingdom of Georgia Cuucasus Russia St. Petersburg

Girl Student Commits Death by Own Action in Hartford Ky

Miss Prudle Word, a college student, was found dead in the Roughmer near Hartford Kentucky on March 26. A note left blamed a boarding house theft accusation, stating she would end her life rather than face a charge she denied. A second item notes Representative Sibley of Pennsylvania introducing a bill related to sale of government goods.

Hartford

Pulajanes Clash In Sanat Center Wounding Officers

In Manila Sareh 20 two constabulary officers and several privates were wounded in a clash between police and Pulajanes near Maglaon Center of Sanat. Governor Curry and officials pursued surrender talks. last name Governor Curry, once Rough Rider, later Samar governor, blamed for recent peace efforts amid rumors of a treacherous ruse.

Manila Sareh Maglaon Sanat Petween Curry Lobloger Bekools Hoover New Mexico Rough Riders Philippines Jamila United States Pute Marely Samar Feito

Had the Goods on Her Lace Smuggling Plot Unfolds

New York police arrest a richly dressed woman naming Ellen Cathers on a steamer arrival for attempting to smuggle lace worth hundreds into the country. She is held on 500 bail for examination before United States Commissioner Shiels. A friend posted 3000 in securities. Officers found rolls of lace concealed in her cloak and clothing during the search on the pier and aboard the ship.

New York Ellen Cathers Cnstons LaSavoris United States Shiels Anld Teld

Young Ivens is to hang for murder in Chicago

Chicago reports Richard Ivens found guilty of murdering Mrs Franklin Mollister. He confessed the crime and was swiftly tried in Judge Smith's courtroom, a record time for such a case. The verdict followed a morning of testimony with questions about the victim’s whereabouts on the day before the crime. Nearby items note Navy hazing debates in Annapolis, Rockefeller Jr. denial of a subpoena visit, and a Russia income tax draft affecting foreigners and diplomats.

Tirs Hollister Chicago Richard Ivens Frankin C. Mollister

End of the Barry Tenny Case Dismisses Manslaughter Charges

San Francisco police judge dismissed manslaughter charges against Frankie Nell Mark Shaughnessy Spider Kelly John Frayne Timothy McGrath Thomas Burke and Billy Roche in the Barry Venny death after a glove contest finding no evidence to sustain the charges. In Bloomington Iowa a wealthy farmer Frederick Rupel 76 shot and killed himself amid despondency over illness.

Barry Tenny San Francisco Coabiniss Frankie Nell Mark Shaughnessy Spider Kelly John Frayne Timothy McGrath Thomas Burke Billy Roche Barry Venny Ned

Questionable Insurance Gifts Fuel Larceny Debate in Court

New York March 24 Justice O Sullivan says if grand jury finds campaign fund contributions from insurance funds were to deprive true owners, larceny could be charged though intent remains for jurors to determine. District Attorney Jerome disputes this, urging indictments against NY Life officials and Republican leaders.

New York Grand Jury Wilich Insurance Company Justice O'Sullivan Court of General Sessions O'Sullivan Jerome Jonge O'Sullivan George W. Peyking New York Life Insurance Company George GB. Cortelyou Cornelius N. Bliss Republican National Comittee George W. Perkins Alton Ti Parker Tudge O'Sullivan

Hat Check Case Denied Right to Compel Hat Checks

Bloomington readers learn the appellate court denies railroad power to force passengers to retain hat checks. T.S. and S.G. Gwinn of Baltimore sued after being ejected from a Chicago to St Louis train for not surrendering checks. The jury awarded $100, but the appellate court sustained the verdict against the railroad. Case to state supreme court. Cool Savea a Life: Miss Mariel Reeves risks life to free a child, stepping on the track and pulling the child free as a locomotive approaches.

Bloomington Ill Mirek Toa T.S S. G. Gwinn Baltimore Chicago St Louwis Chicago and Afton State Supreme Court Anderson, Ind Morel Miss Mariel Reeves Miss Reeves

Michigan land sale announced for tax homestead lands

Lansing march 24 land commissioner Rose announces March 29 auction offering thousands of acres of tax homestead lands in Montmorency county.

Michigan Lansing Mich Rose Mont- Marency County

Ten Years Imprisonment For Streetcar Manslaughter

New York March 24 A street car conductor Albert Oreman was sentenced to ten years for manslaughter in the death of Bernard Mar Donald a passenger. Judge Foster criticized carelessness by motormen and chauffeurs and cited railway damages totaling annually 2000 to deter future accidents.

New York Tan Albert Oreman Bernard Mar Donald Oresan Orennan Ty Ouelesa Sila Foster Oreman Metropolitan Street Railway Company Olin Sien Nen

Shaw denies Morgan Rockefeller money influence in Seventh district battle

Secretary Leslie M. Shaw arrived to speak and repudiated claims that Representative Tolin A. T. received funds from Morgan or Rockefeller for his campaign. He rejected accusations of corporate influence used in past campaigns and avoided comment on his own presidential bid.

Hall Gottel Iffa Morgan Rockefeller Shaw Bos Moines Tolin A.T. Willl Leslie M. Shaw Dobson Til Dowson Town Weklington

Ras Makonnen Dies After Ethiopian Commander Role

Ras Makonnen governor of Bare rar Abyssinia is dead. He led Abyssinian forces in the 1808 victory over Italian troops near Adowa. Cousin of Emperor Menelik II, he was seen as a potential successor and key confidant of the emperor.

Menellic Albuth Somaliland Ras Makonnen Bare Rar Abyssinia Baratierin Blareh Adowo Abusalunia Buaratieri Menelite Ita Majesty Ukely

Christmas Gifts in Court Admitted by Former County Treasurer

Ohio man Gustaque Graham, ex-county treasurer, admits receiving Christmas gifts from banks for depositing county funds under standard terms. He denies any formal agreement, says deposits included private funds and that banks paid him amounts up to $500 per bank and $350 from another. Separate note from March reports Pennsylvania Railroad allegedly gaining control of the Indianapolis and Hudson Traction properties, with Dayton and Western Traction expected to be acquired.

Ohio Sandusky Gustaque Grahm Christmay Ginelnnod Graham Huron Pennsylvania Hoying Traction Richmond Ind Bcnd Pennsylvania Railroad Company Indianapolis and Hudtern Traction Company Indianapolis Dayton and Western Traction Iine Dayton

Fire destroys five story building on Michigan Avenue

A blaze wiped out a five story building at 86 to St Michigan Avenue in Chicago’s w abatit area near Randolph and Michigan streets. Loss estimated at 145000. Occupants included Govt. year Hubber company and Beckley Rawson company automo bile supplies dealers. Toronto: Ganwell crown hawk teller guilty of stealing over 46000 from bank funds. four years in penitentiary. Sherrick embezzlement case: arguments concluded. decision due next Wednesday.

Chicago Toronto Marely Ganwell Crown Hawk Penitentiars Bunwell l Sherrick Indianapolis David TE. Sherrick McCullough

Olen Man Pays the Pine

Lansing Michigan March 20 Oscar M Hillfott pays a 566 dollar fine set by Judge Wert for selling colored margarine and escapes one year imprisonment

Lansing Mich Oscar M. Hillfott Judge Wert Woyear Bnprisanment

Illinois Central Railway Passenger Schedules Fragments

A fragmented timetable lists Chicago Limited 2 25 pm and Chicago Express 2 40 am and 9 55 am. Northbound trains to Waterloo Albert Lea and Dubuque include 491 St Paul and St Paul line 6 15 am 46 3 St Paul Maulfeat. Passenger service notes Waterloo to Chicago trains 22 at 6 10 pm and arrival 7 30 am. All trains daily except those marked annulled on Sunday.

Chicago Limited Chicago Express St. Paul and Cal. Lim Dubuque Accum Lodge and Dubuque Chicago Stock Uhi St. Paul Blin Aniburt Lea Albert Lea St Paul Worscosh Albert Lea Way St Paul Maulfeat Albert Ten

Right Road to Cities on the Chicago to Denver Belt

Train schedule fragment lists East and West bound routes with Chicago as hub. Services include No 20 Chicago gid St Toute Limited, No 4 Chicago and Burling passenger, No 8 St Louis Mall, No 22 Way Freight, and Twin City Limited No 19 with stops at important points daily. Freight and passenger operations run with specific departure and arrival times.

Radar Rapids Chicago Omaha St. Louis Denver Memphis Colorado Springs Pearls Fort Worth St Joseph St. Paul Kansas City Minneapolia East Bount St. Toute Limited Burling Fsem No St Louis Mall Bzoreaa Gundey DitOpm Twin Cy Limited Dally Fioreca Kcolford Fasagnger OX. Banaf Ox. Sun- Gry Sease-Se Seseere Lropm C. G. W. Railway Enat Elde Joasue Kanana Dex Moines Way Ofot Freight Sasemnee Norta Bouird Ghi Weat BtPaul Maxprasaent Chi St.Paul Expresaent Twin City Ngar Chl Oelwein Aldo

Rail connections noted at Denver Junction and Waverly

In the diary style notice, Watertow Cedar Falls and Northern No 61 joins at Denver Junction with G G W No 6 for routes west to Omaha. No 55 meets G G W No 1 at Waverly toward Ty. Dadca No 2 meets at Waverly for westward C G W Ry. No 64 links at Denver Jet with C G W No 4 from west. No 6 joins at Waverly toward Ford Dodge.

Denver Omaha Waverly G G. W Dadca Ford Dodge

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