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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1906

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Dolan Sought to Halt Convention Faction in UMW Case

Pittsburg Feb 10 Dolan president of the United Mine Workers local district won a preliminary injunction in the common pleas court restraining delegates from ousting him interfering with his meeting or taking the books and funds. Some 136 delegates were served individually at the convention. The action aims to protect 20 000 miners and more than 25000 in the treasury. A hearing set for today.

Pittsburg Dolan United Mine Workers Ovat Dolan Common Pleas Court Olam Sevemail Loce Owis Bellingham

Mine Disaster in West Virginia Claims Twenty Seven

West Virginia mine disaster at Purrall mine near Oak Hill results show twenty seven men dead with twelve escaping and six bodies recovered. Noted deaths include Morley Pratt and his two sons among the entombed. other victims named include David Walls William Madison and George Jones. Rescue efforts continued as the mine cage ran.

West Virginia David Walls William Madison George Jones

Bigelow Son Named in Indictment Over Embezzlement

Gordon Bigelow son of the First National Bank of Milwaukee president is named as having received $100,000 of embezzled funds in a seventy count indictment against Bigelow and Collin filed today.

Milwaukee Wis Gordon Bigelow First National Bank Bigelow Coll Goll

Bible Translation Effort Aims for Chamorre Language

Under the American Board, Rev US Price works on translating the Gospels and Acts into Chamorre for Guan island people. The edition will be printed in Japan, as part of ongoing missionary language work.

Boston Heb Guan Rev Price Gian Chamorre Vie Japan

Freiner 2-Cent Railroad Rate Bill Advances to Governor

The Freiner 2-cent railroad rate bill has passed the State senate and moves to Governor Patterson after a near unanimous house vote. It would take effect twenty days after the governor signs, though his signature remains uncertain with rumors he may not.

Columbus State Senate Patterson House

Hills Health Improves While Ex-Senator Seeks Rest

A Camden report to The Evening Post states ex Senator David B. Hill’s health, being treated in Camden for rest, is considerably improved. The news comes as he spends time there for his health amid limited details on his condition.

Senator Hills Charleston S. C The Evening Post Camden David B. Hill

Sophomores Defy President Over Freshman Kidnapping

In Kalamazoo Michigan on February 10 President Slocum of Kalamazoo College faced a sophomore stalemate over the kidnapping of freshman class president Clancy Thomas. The sophomores refused to reveal names and threatened mass expulsion. Thomas remained hidden. A separate incident saw a female student assault athletic official Conduit, leading to a battery charge and a $10 fine as quoted remarks reflected the tension.

Kalamazoo Mich Slocum Kalamazoo College Clancy Thomas Thomas

Farmer’s Attempted Harassment Reported in Boonville

In Boonville Indiana on February 10 a farmer Thomas Condit spoke to Grace Lacy a store clerk at Folsomville asking for tobacco she would chew and tried to press a demand. The incident centers on a young woman who refused and was not harmed.

Condit Hin Hem Miss Lacy Boonville Ind Thomas Condit Grace Lacy Folsomville

DIFFERENT VIEW IS HELD OVER WEDDING WINE ISSUE

Chicago readers react to Praneees W. Graham president of the state W U U of New York saying wine at Alice Roosevelt wedding breakfast is none of the Woman's Temperance Union business Miss Lucy Page Gaston and Miss Helen Hood defend the unions national stance noting the matter concerns temperance activists and followers.

Chicago Praneees W. Graham New York Alice Roosevelt Woman Temperance Union Lucy Page Gaston Helen Hood the Watch Tower Miss Graham

Natal Uprising Fears After Tax Rebellion in Natal

Feb 10 Natal reports show tax collection resistance by natives near Richlond leading to clashes. An inspector and a trooper wounded. 14 mounted police attacked. six missing. Cavalry, artillery, and detachments summoned to suppress revolt. Separately, New York Life policyholders case deny inspection. appellate court blocks mandamus. Independent Windows Glass Manufacturers’ org in Cleveland abandons selling company plan.

Natal Fietermaritzining Richlond New York New York Life Loserence Company Clarence H. Venner Supreme Court Independent Windows Glass Manufacturers’ Organization Committee Cleveland

Chicago Markets Report 1906 Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices

The Chicago markets show mixed cattle and steady to weak hog prices. Official receipts yesterday were 27575 hogs and 2000 sheep, with today’s receipts around 21000 hogs and 2000 sheep, parallel pressure on hogs and firmish cattle and lambs depending on lot quality.

Chicago

Venezuela War Fever Rumors Stir Caracas and Ports

A traveler cites Venezuela's President Castro rallying for war as generals are commissioned and troops called to colors. Citizens reportedly oppose Castro while hopes rise for a French showdown. fears of desertion, limited naval strength, and tense naval readiness at La Guay and Puerto Cabello surface amid foreign notes.

Willeuited Talon Caracoa Venesnele Republic Eich Venesuelan Venezuela Puerte Cabello Ta Goust Prei.dent Castro la Guay Venesuela Castrela West Pointer Castro Germany Ageinest Brance Alcantara West Point Coaven Hielms

Wrecking Firms Clash Over Stranded Steamers

Milwaukee report says Gillen Wrecking of Racine files complaint with Customs against Reid Wrecking of Sarila Ont over raising the stranded steamers Arge and Whitney in US waters. Action promised by the district attorney could strain US Canada relations amid rivalries.

Milwaukee W. Hi. Devos Gillen Wrecking Company Racine Reid Wrecking Company Sarila Ont Arge and Whitney United States Devos Canada

Frances Shimer Academy Burns at Mount Carroll Fire

Fire destroyed the main Frances Shimer academy building in Mount Carroll. The incident left the girls safe inside the institution and no injuries reported. Affiliations with the University of Chicago noted in the report.

Girls’ Academy Freeport Frances Shimer Academy Mount Carroll University of Chicago

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