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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1906
Page
1
Strong disagreement persists as coal operators and United Mine Workers fail to concur on wage scales in the central competitive district. Despite concessions, joint scale committees adjourned with no agreement, signaling likely further meetings and continued tension.
Proposals to adopt 1908 wage scale for two years plus a charge to cover shot-firers' law costs were defeated by both sides. The 1908 scale was rejected for one year with the law left as is. A 1903 two year scale proposal failed as operators and miners voting as a unit blocked action. The floor adjourned after morning sessions.
In Centerville Indiana Herbert Moore aged 12 fired a shotgun killing Chiles Hafner who was his schoolmate. The incident was ruled an accident and occurred March 28.
A Century West Virginia mine blast leaves nine dead and many injured with about a dozen still feared trapped. In Colorado a severe snowslide in the Winfield Clear Creek mining district kills at least six including pioneer prospector Harry Wirehorn.
Des Moines March 25 Governor Cummins replies to Gillilland’s inquiry about his charge that railroad lobbyists opposed the primary election bill. He says he did not accuse lawmakers of bribery or corruption though railroads oppose the legislation. Gillilland, reading the reply, declines further comment and names lobbyists he believes are involved.
The body of William Mariner, about 45, son of Ephbriam Mariner, a city magnate, was discovered in his room with a bullet wound. Authorities suppose suicide six to seven hours old. no sound was heard, and he often stayed away from his office. Brother John Mariner released a family statement offering no explanation.
Grand Rapids reports Mayor George R. Perry declared he will fight for vindication after being linked to a water deal scandal. He seeks two checks cited in the case and vows to imprison those he blames, naming Lant K. Salsbury as a conspirator.
Death toll from the Denver and Rio Grande wreck near Adobe Colorado is now placed between forty and fifty. A list of over forty missing passengers has been prepared though some may still be alive.
The annual conference of the United Brethren church of Iowa has convened at Lisbon with Bishop Weekly from Des Moines presiding.
The Butte Miners Union replies to Thomas W. Lawson insisting Montana miners do not need stock jobbers to defend their interests. They note a 27 year history of fair wages and friendly relations with companies, and reject attacks aimed at Montana properties and banks.
John P. Steele a Kansas City Kan brewing company agent testified that for months he paid James Gibson county attorney three dollars a month for each joint saloon theft to guarantee immunity from prosecution while working for the brewery in Kansas City.
The forecast shows Illinois increasing cloudiness with rain or snow flurries possible in the south and west, rising temperatures, and variable winds. Indiana unsettled with rising temperatures and variable winds. Lower Michigan generally fair with rising temperatures. Wisconsin increasing cloudiness with rising temperatures and variable winds. Iowa increasing cloudiness with possible rain or snow and rising temperatures.
quail are starving by the hundreds across central Illinois as heavy snow covers feeding grounds State Game Commissioner Wheeler orders deputies statewide to feed the quail to prevent further losses in this severe winter period
Newark March 23 Giuseppe Marino an Italian was hanged for the killing of his brother-in-law Nunzio Marinana after a violent quarrel. The condemned man had argued others were luckier in escaping death.
Two men describe a prisoner who killed his brother in law and endangered his sister. He has exhausted legal means, twice attempted to escape confinement in court, injuring officers, and has faced four death sentences with constant guards and only a solitary cell attendant.
In Norfolk Virginia on March 26 the planned print workers strike to start next week was declared off. Printers in the city have agreed to an eight hour day starting March on. The nine hour day continues in job offices and one hour is cut without wage changes.
The steamship Haverford arriving from Liverpool and Queenstown reports an epidemic of measles among SOC steerage passengers. Of 200 children aboard many fell ill during the voyage and one child died of convulsions and was buried at sea.
A devastating fire in Birchwood sixteen miles north of Rice Lake Wisconsin caused an estimated 50 000 dollars in losses half covered by insurance The Ahlnapee Veneer and Seating company is the heaviest tower with the big sawmill and veneer plant as total losses.
Markets report in Chicago on March 25 1906 shows estimated receipts of 20000 with yesterday leftovers 132 percent prospects indicate strong light and mixed packers trading 86 20 to 86 47 heavy shipping grades and roughs 86 20 to 66 25 cattle 2000 steady sheep 6000 strong indicating bullish tone for calves and mutton in mid spring auction cycle.
Market updates from Chicago show hogs steady to higher with light hogs 86 40 to 86 55 and mixed packers 84 25 to 86 50. Cattle and cattle substitutes listed steady with natives 33 25 to 86 00 and western cattle 3 25 to 5 90. Lambs and sheep also priced, with western lambs 4 50 to 4 55 and yearlings up to 5 80 to 6 40.
Washington March 25 The statehood bill leaves the Senate table and goes to three conference committees as leaders push the program. A fiery adjournment follows with 175 in favor and 10 opposed while Bede of Minnesota sparks laughter with a joke about Oklahoma and Twins.
A lively House session features praise for Roosevelt and Longworth as members spar over policy. Dalzell and Williams of Mississippi engage in heated banter about procedure and the senate’s influence, with sharp humor about party leaders and house conduct.
The Minnesota Grand Army of the Republic held its state encampment in Minneapolis on March 23 electing officers. Legi Longfellow of Minneapolis was chosen for department commandership.
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