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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1906
Page
1
A massive firedamp explosion at the Courrieres coal mine in northern France triggers a fire and collapse. About 1100 men die or are believed dead. 6000 dependents face devastation as rescue efforts continue amid smoke and gas.
All France mourns as President Fallieres and ministers visit Courrieres after a vast mine explosion. Officials report 1,800 workers underground with 1,000+ still imprisoned and near-certain deaths. Funds pledged include 100,000 francs from the chamber and 2,000 francs from the president plus relief measures.
Governor Higgins issued a further reprieve until May 18 for Albert L. Patrick, condemned for the alleged murder of William Marsh Rice. The delay follows a joint request by District Attorney Jerome and Patrick's attorneys to allow time for a new trial motion.
From Algeciras on March 12 the French delegates refuse foreign control of the Franco Spanish police for Morocco and the Germans stand firm, creating a momentary deadlock in talks.
Several valuable cattle owned by Mrs. Esther R. Strawbridge of Moorestown were poisoned on her Mount Holly farm. A bull sold for 1500 dollars and slated for shipment was among the victims. Police suspect a revenge motive tied to the reward for the capture of Miss Florence W. Allinson’s slayers, with Rufus Johnson and George Small to be hanged.
Ex President Grover Cleveland landed in St Augustine Florida with Dr Joseph Bryant of New York and Howard McLanahan of Princeton. After dinner the party moved on to Stuart for his annual fishing trip lasting several days.
Albany March 12 the Constitutional League of the United States has been incorporated to assist in maintaining and enforcing the constitution of the United States in all its provisions and throughout its jurisdiction.
Madison Wis March 12 James IL Jones of Hillside named university regent to fill unexpired term after Dwight Parker resignation. The appointment comes from Gov Davidson and addresses the vacancy caused by Parker's departure about one month ago in Fennimore.
Omaha Neb March 12 EF Edward Rosewater publisher of the Omaha Bee sails for Rome as a delegate to the international postal congress meeting April 7. He will sail from New York March 15.
Green Bay jury returns verdict of guilty after six hours deliberation in the case of ex-Alderman Geo J Schwartz charged with subornation. He was accused of attempting to induce a sewer contractor to provide perjured testimony before the grand jury in exchange for bribes on contracts.
The worst blizzard of the season gripped St. Joseph Missouri from Saturday afternoon, with temperatures around 15 degrees above zero and heavy livestock losses caused by snow driven by a fierce north gale.
Thomas M. Patterson is described as an editor lawyer and longtime Colorado senator who left the Democratic party in 1892 over silver. Born in Ireland in 1840 he built a lucrative legal practice and owned both the Rocky Mountain News and the Denver Times.
In Cincinnati March 12 two circuit judges testified before the Drake investigating committee that George B Cox ex Republican leader in Hamilton County attempted to influence a 200000 dollar bond case involving Lane Bodley and American Bonding. A third judge said Cox asked only for a fair hearing.
Judge Giffen of the circuit court testified after Judge Jelke that Mr. Cox sent for him with a message delivered by Mr. Hynacka. Cox claimed concern about the company facing bankruptcy and sought judicial input.
Madison reports Attorney General Sturdevant declares saloons must close on primary election day March 20. The ruling follows a March 12 note about the primary. Local officials will enforce the prohibition to ensure compliance.
Jefferson City Mo March 12 The condensed convicts Harry Vaughan George Ryan and Ed Raymond were found guilty of murdering Prison Guard Jatn Clay during the prison mutiny on November 24 and sentenced to be hanged on April 20 An appeal has been taken The men killed the guard in a desperate escape attempt.
Sioux City Iowa March 12. Mayor W G Sears renominated with no opposition at the Democratic primaries. He is an avowed champion of licensed gambling as currently conducted, and this will be the sole issue as Republican candidate P A Sawyer has begun campaigning against him.
Topeka Kansas March 12 A liquor seller is deemed responsible for the actions of a drunkard who consumed the liquor sold, extending liability for deeds committed while intoxicated. The ruling broadens accountability for establishments distributing alcohol.
In Atehison County Mississippi a drunken trio at a brewery owned by Josina Seibold and Amat Hargetin led to the deaths of Burehart and Oathout. Keener was convicted of first degree murder and faces death row. Mrs Keener sued the brewers for her husband’s support loss and won on appeal.
Ray Graham two percent years old is described as the most precocious baby in Chicago. Mrs. Frank K. Graham leaves him with her husband and goes visiting. Howard Newcomer sees a white object moving and carries the sleeping baby to the police station to keep him safe.
The Independent of Troy Indiana reports a political shift in Swansville March 12 as the paper changes from independent to Democratic.
Chicago markets show mixed receipts and price shifts across cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle steady with 27000 head, sheep 26000 steady, hogs 27000 receipts with price range 4 27 to 6 10 per hundredweight and mixed packers dominant. Western and native lambs weaker with deferred demand noted.
Chicago dated Med 12 1906 advertises McCall Bros agents for a Beach-Wickham Co. listing in the city.
New York March 12. The anthracite operators deny the United Mine Workers wage and condition proposals and propose extending the strike commission awards for three years from April 1 1906. They insist on an open shop and decline any UMW agreement while denying any need to cut hours from ten to nine.
The past three years justify a ten hour day but the commission’s decision is awaited. Operators oppose a uniform wage scale due to varying work conditions and say wage boosts would raise coal prices. They refuse to collect dues for U M W and reject new conciliation boards as delaying appeals. A sliding wage scale is denied as already covered by the commission.
March 12 report from Toledo shows John Hootman of Chicago Junction and W Hoy of Wheeling West Virginia killed in a collision between a passenger train and wrecked freight cars of the Baltimore and Ohio near Bloomdale Ohio. Edward Lott of Lacy Ohio severely scalded and fourteen other passengers injured variously.
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