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Newspaper

Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1906

Page

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Chassell Mileage Bill Advances Through Legislature

Des Moines reports the Chassell family mileage bill passing the house amid railroad opposition and assurances to lawmakers. Senate action follows with appropriations for a hospital and rescue homes in Davenport, Sioux City, and Des Moines, spread over four years and conditional on future funding.

Des Moines Chassell Family T He Rafiwas Lobbe Divean Apps Senate Wise Mittee Worieal Dunuque Rescue Home The Good Shepherd Sioux City Benedict

Opposed by Cardinal Merry del Val Archbishops Ireland Battle

Rome April foe archbishop Ireland faces strong opposition from Cardinal Merry del Val secretary of State who protested Ireland's actions during the Spanish American war. Rampolla, then secretary of state, also opposed Ireland's attitude. Kaiser Fusils Promise. Berlin April 1902 Emperor William visited Crefeld and promised to send a garrison after girls in the town expressed desire for officers. He led the Eleventh Hussars into the city amid cheers. The Reichstag funded permanent cavalry barracks. Sirvike Disorders Lens France April 2 Renewed strike turmoil in the milling region as strikers attack property with dynamite and troops guard tracks. Four thousand strikers march at Bruay and violence escalates with miners and troops on duty. Autopsies held for disaster victims.

Rome Ireland Merry del Val Ameudor Vatican Cardinal Rampolla Archbishau Ireland Kaiser Fusils Berlin Emperor Witham Crefeld Rhenish Prussia Hussars Buurgomaster Vitr Crofelil Reichstag Lens France Grimpier Fouquieries Hames Bruay Department of the Nord

Real Estate Transfers Turbulent in Waterloo Districts

Real estate transfers listed from Tuesday's Daily include multiple deeds in Waterloo and East Waterloo. Names appear with irregular spellings and amounts such as $2 400 and $1 500, transferring lands and lots including West Waterloo and Sec 13 T4 88 12, plus a $75 loan association transfer and miscellaneous parcels.

Hans Rasmussen Lars Nielsen Cedar Herman Katz Willian Bubhr East Waterloo W. W. Miller William Buhr Tov Willi Nicholas Heinen Kam Hiinen City of

Man's Life Show Por Man's Life

The Hlinats Central notes the death of Peter Clemens father of Henry Clemens a former Waterloo resident run down by a train at Dyergvile and dying three days later. Anae Dubuque Nimes reports as the settlement term Judge O'Donnell held a brief morning session and adjourned to Wednesday at 9 am the court authorized the administrator of the estate to proceed with claims of Veter Clemens.

Hlinats Central Peter Clemens Henry Clemens Waterloo Dyergvile Anae Dubuque Nimes O'Donnell Tate Veter Clemens Te Xeitie

Unclear text fragment about Mines Central and local figures

Fragmentary notice references a dispute involving Mines Central and a prominent Dyersville resident, linked to Henry Aid John Clemens amid distress. Details are garbled and key facts are unreadable.

Edi Central Liavlstead Company Deron Dyersville Henry Aid John Clemens Straed Tyco Centrad

Bankrupts Discharged In City Notices And Divides

April in Kansas City reports list bankruptcies discharged across several divisions. Names include Jolas HL Waller, Sylvester X. Saniters, Charles BH. Hackshraisser, Thomas J. Connally, William W. Ford, and George W. Kliney among others. The item notes a public sermon by Rev. Alexander Lewis on divorce and polygamy in Congress.

Fenner Pettit May Lose Eye In Waterworks Accident

Fenner KX Pettit an engineer for Waterloo Water Co. suffered a serious injury to his right eye while replacing a broken gauge at the water works. A shard from the burst glass struck him as he stood near the boiler gauge, damaging the eye. doctors fear potential loss of sight.

Fenner KX Pettit Waterloo Water Co Pettit Baid Wis Daadder Uegeen Sleim Ott Pettit

Seed corn germination tests urged for Iowa planting

A state experiment station report from Ames shows 500 seed samples averaging 26 percent germination with 15 percent weak seeds. Officials urge a six kernel germination test per bushel to discard worthless ears and prevent stalk disease. Bulletin No. 07 will be mailed free. In a separate case, Peter Paulson must attend church weekly or forfeit a $1,460 inheritance. the ruling upheld by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Amis P. Gehouden St. Paul Minn Peter Paulson Cashton Wis Mary J. Paulson Syill Wits Conte la Cross Supreme Court

Local Judge Kennedy Takes Morning Rail Trip

Sioux City Iowa April 9 judge Ale L Kennedy of the district court made a rapid inspection run by cab from Cherokee to Omaha to review a trail connection. He received word that his baby daughter in Salt Lake City was seriously ill.

Sioux City Towa Ale L. Kennedy The District Court Cherokee Ominha Hig Salt Lake City

Predicament of Attorney In City Damage Case

An April 3 appeal by Kelly of Council Bluffs over a $700 judgment against H. Rouden in a food damage case creates a conflict for city solicitor Kimball. He faces duties to his private client while remaining elector and ally of incumbent officials, with plans to request council appoint a separate lawyer for the city while continuing to pursue collection of the judgment.

Conneil Tawa Kelly Council Bluks Ivedt Clem F. Kinbulla Wlinbill H. Rouden S. B. Snyder Nuden Kelty Kimball Caubell

Mrs Dye to Rejoin Husband in Denver After Divorce Battle

Mrs Sh man Dye once involved in a sensational cross state defection and murder indictment case is poised to reunite with her husband in Denver. She has lived in Boone with her daughter Dolly since filing for divorce a year ago, supporting them through hard times. Dye has secured a railroad job in Denver and will move there with his wife and child for a fresh start.

West Det Dolly Boone South Linn Street Hite

Iowa at Washington Reshuffles Postal Carrier List

A Washington dispatch notes postmasters and carriers appointed or resigned in multiple counties including Wastiington and Linn. Appointments feature John Malone as postmaster and replacements for carriers in Danbury Eddyville Latimer Osage and other towns. The comptroller approved changes in several national banks and post offices were discontinued in Flemingville.

Washington, D. C John Malone View Dock An Cumeining Wirrren County Oral Lever Carriers Avrelis Alexander d Mcknon Iier Cbaelus L. Mleneley Susti- Pal Sharon John C. Willson Katrine Willson Osage Guy VT. Alehon Classie MT. Alchon Wesley—Barney Casler Walter Cowan Comptroller National Bank of Helals Firse Nulinnad Bank Charles City C. D. Elis J. A. Inst National

Supreme Court Upholds Double Liability for National Bank Stockholders

The Supreme Court ruled that stockholders in national banks can be held liable for twice the amount of their holdings. The decision involved The American National Bank of Omaha which entered liquidation in 1896. A minority stockholder challenged an arrangement with creditors claiming release from liability, but the court upheld the double liability rule.

National Bank Supreme Cour Washington Supreme Court of the United States Ameren National Bank of Omaha

May Go to Tamar Noah Shanty Pollows Other Water Rooms

Noah Shanls, a famed Black Hawk county farmer and longtime resident, moves toward Tamar with plans extending into other water rooms, reflecting agricultural and regional ties.

Tamar Noah Noah Shanls Black Hawk County Sears 4

Almost Killed in a Runaway

Donald Barratt five year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Barratt was severely injured when a delivery rig ran away at 1 pm striking a curb. He was dragged unconscious with multiple head and neck injuries including a fractured jaw and skull. He survived the incident due to his small size and sturdy build.

Donald Airs Harry MM. Barratt West Third Avenue Yenney Damatd Lieward

Westward migration brings settlers to Prowers County

Mr Shautis, from Waterloo, moves with household goods and farming implements to Colorado for a beet land lease of forty acres in Prowers County near Lamar. He is the fifth Waterloo family to relocate, joining a growing colony. The exodus includes residents from Black Hawk County and others seeking irrigation aided productivity in the land of perpetual sunshine.

Unge Waterloo Colorado Shautis Prowers Co Lamar Prowers County W. H. Bach- Mahlas William Black Hawks County Holly Mr. Shanks

Democrats in Iowa await Republican convention and plan club

Des Moines April 2 Democrats in Iowa held an informal central committee meeting and revived plans to establish a Des Moines state Democratic club modeled on the Grant club. Officers were elected and speeches urged permanent organization, with Morris­ssey’s group keeping the waiting stance until after the Republican state convention.

Des Moines Democrats Iowa Folk Missouri State Central Committee Savery Republican Grant Club Iowa Democratic Club ILC Evans A. R. McCook Elma J. S. Cunningham Knoxville David A. Young Argyle Vale Iowa City Lewis Murphy Dubinelle Tj. J. Kieren Wancoraa H. 3. Suger Tama C. &. Myers Newton C. L. Price Winterset W. D. Jamison Shenanloan Minth T. R. Graham Malvern Georgeitz Rockwellity W. G. Sears Sioux City John M. Read Wacci Club Gracer Brothers General Weaver Cunningham Walt Batter Mr. White Washington Jefferson Morrissey Ninth Judicial District Harlan Aa. R. Miller W. Miller Kelly C. S. Likes McGinty Eighth Dist J. B. Romans Tenth Ct United States Cumming Dolliver Banauer Enor Folk Talive Coleb Cedar Falls George TW. Biggs Toone Elsie May Phifer Wat

Will Drain Goose Pond in Lester Township

Goose pond drainage moves before the board of supervisors today in Lester Township. Damages filed include Mrs Margaret Harn 2 200 and Henry Bacssels 200. Drainage steps list engineer report claims, appraisers, appeals, and bids for ditch construction.

Goose Pond Lester Township Margaret Harn Harn Henry Bacssels

Washington News Roundup on tariff and railroad rate debates

Washington reports describe Massachusetts Republicans pushing to consider tariff revision via a house caucus, while Speaker Cannon aims to block the movement. Senate coverage notes Long of Kansas backing the railroad rate bill and reactions to a White House conference where the Lang amendment was discussed. Debate sharpens as opponents cite White House interference amid tax case remarks by Judge Brewer.

Washington D. C Congressional Committee Taang Washington, D. C Mr. Long Kansas Senate White House Lang Messrs. Foraker Allison Aldrich Bailey Baem Tong Faraker Michigan Supreme Court Brewer Congress Tang Knox

Death atop steeple as worker collapses at German Lutheran church

Louis Pechboeitel died while at work on the German Lutheran church steeple in Jacksonville. He slid to the roof and fell about two feet before becoming lodged near a cornice fifty feet from the ground. Fire crews had to assist to recover the body.

Jacksonville Louis Pechboeitel Little Fire Department

Governor Jefferson Davis Triumph in Arkansas Primary

Governor Jefferson Davis defeated Senator Berry by about 10 000 votes in the Arkansas primary. The auto show report notes margins across counties and highlights Davis's statewide lead as the campaign shifts toward the United States Senate race.

Avon Tittle Rock Ark Undmdlal Jefferson Davia Berry United States

Michigan tax case weighed by senator and justice views

Senator Dolliver argues Justice Brewer's ruling does not oppose the idea of government centralized rates through a commission. The discussion centers on taxation policy and federal authority in rate setting amid the Michigan dispute.

Michigan Dolliver Justice Brewer Karl Grey Washington, D. C Roosevelt White House Canada Countess Grey Earl Lady Grey Sibyl Grey Alexandra da Vere Beauclere Hanbury Williams New York Durand Root Cannon Senator Lodge Longworth Moody MM Bonaparte Cowles Edith Root Emily Tuckerman Gifford Pinchot

Acquittal in Nashua Preliminary of George Crumpeon

George Crumpeon, a Waverly youth, was acquitted at a preliminary hearing in Nashua on a rape charge brought by a former prominent school teacher. The incident followed a Friday dance, with key testimony from witnesses including Phil Miller of Waterloo. The case stirred local excitement and controversy over the charge.

Waverly George Crumpeon Nashua Lid Crumpeon

Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Perjury in Parkhurst Plot Case

Harry Rogers, who lied to the district attorney about a plot to assassinate Rev. Charles H. Parkhurst, was sentenced in New York to seven years and six months in prison for perjury.

Associated Press New York Harry Rogers Charles H. Parkhurst

Notable Victory Reported in Russian Election

The official canvass in St. Petersburg showed the constitutional democrats winning all 160 electors amid heavy voting and inexperience among officials. Jubilation grows as they foresee a working majority in the national parliament and consider M. F Petrunkeviteh of Tver for the presidency of the lower house. Witte’s paper credits conservative vacillation and organ excess as factors. Count Witte may retain the premiership until parliament convenes.

St. Petersburg Constitutional Democrats M. F Petrunkeviteh Tver Russkoe Gosudarstvo Witte Count Witte Nicholas

Constitutional Democrats win in Russian ward contest

In St Petersburg on April 4 the constitutional democrats carried every ward, averaging 1,500 votes to 500 for M Kutler on the opposition ticket. Petrokitsky of the Poje slate ran lowest for the democrats amid anti non Russian agitation. No confirmation of a Harbin report of Russian Chinese hostilities.

Law and Order and Trade and Industries Constitutional Democrats Admiralty Constitutional Democratic M. Kutler ML. Petrokitsky Poje Russia St. Petersburg Russkoe Slogo Moscow Harbin Manchuria Foreign Office China

Murderers Must Hang

Des Moines reports the joint pardons committee declined to intervene in the executions of Busse and Smith scheduled for April 20 at Anamosa and Fork Madisis. The Iowa legislature also rejected a $5,000 appropriation for Capitol decorations and approved a forest reserve taxation exemption bill and a $10,000 appropriation for the Tavies town exposition.

Des Moines Busse Smith Anamosa Fork Madisas Capitol Bixby Senate Taviestown Exposition

Divorce Petition Alleges Cruelty by Cedar Falls Husband

Rose Hoxsie petitions for divorce from Edward Hoxsie alleging cruel and inhuman treatment since their 1901 Oregon marriage. She cites intoxication, repeated beatings, a 1905 drunken assault leaving her unconscious, threats with a butcher knife, and lack of support since 1904, seeking custody of Leoma and equitable relief.

Rose Hexsie Edward Hexsie Oregon Cedar Falls Leoma Hoxsie

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