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Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1906

Page

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Primary bill seems beaten in Des Moines session

In Des Moines a primary election bill appears hopelessly doomed after a split vote among Democrats and ongoing efforts by the Lyons amendment backers. The House and Senate debate shifts toward postponing action until after a six day period as diehard supporters push to salvage the measure amid defections and procedural moves.

Des Moines Iowa Saunders Pittite Lewis Hill Goday Shawn Stray Alvisory Deivel Haendersert Dubuque Grawford Danham Cornvight Harveyhorn Wale Bridden Greeley Kendall Wise Merion Fsident Herriott Clarke State Senate Wilbert Lyons Democrats House East Vestuning Onlyiel Iran Bowie Pitment 4 Prapaa Omonrala Huntns Penuary Levis Senate Crosstex Claude R. Porter Appinnouse County A. R. Atherson Washeingtoy County Vidally Shaul Platters Tair Caytentions Leir Crasstey Suhjew Cleakly Crossley Dowell Iiaward Haplins Wire Tackson Kinmel Laubert Mavstag Smith Mitchell Stirwn Taylor Purver Wade Warren Wilson Ayntus Clinton Winns Young Jee Yong Calhoun Youngs Washington Brooka Couritigat Crawray Dunham Merdek Gulla Tea Hartshorn Unaselqnist Hogue Daink Son Ones Spinalidlinig Slumkovs Whipple

Fayette Man to Seek Gold in Mayetla Mining Tale

An article reports a Fayette man named Hayward pursuing gold in the Mayetla area. He witnesses a vein of wetnistakahde ore extending twenty feet with a rich deposit. He shares samples with Professor AL ON Cook of Upper Lowie University and describes a specimen the size of a pea.

Mayetla Swine Haaawdyd Tony AL ON Cook Abe Seis Upper Lowie University

Assaulted Sweetheart in a Love Trouble Case

A man named Clark, described as a detective, assaulted his sweetheart in a domestic dispute. He fired a revolver at Miss Prompson during an argument, missing her but lodging a bullet in a frame. He claimed the incident was not his fault and expressed remorse. He had previously faced agraney charges about two years earlier and was ordered to leave town.

Tyeltisen AhLae Falkow Arden Aimee Miss Prompson Clark Wig Weyer Pete Agi Wes

Revival at Grinnell Unites City Churches

Last night at the Congregational church Grinnell held the first meeting of a union revival series with all city churches. The venue drew about twelve hundred worshipers as Rev Steiner delivered the opening sermon. Waterloo bearer Warl of is to have charge of the evangelism, while the combined choirs provided special music.

Grinnell Wen Me Steiner Waterloo

Meeting resolutions praise interstate commerce reforms and leaders

The assembly approved resolutions praising President Roosevelt for his leadership, and commended Senator Dolliver for pushing the interstate commerce bill and the Hepburn Dolliver rate measure. It endorsed Governor Cummins against corporate influence and supported a new election law and anti pass measures while denouncing railroad lobby opposition.

Mithelo Gara Bal Dolliver United Slivs Senate Hepburn-Dolliver Floaple A Th. Cummins Nono

VS FHE COMMISSION Decision Upholds Power to Compel Witnesses

Judge Jandis of the United States circuit court ruled today that the commerce commission has the authority to compel witnesses in investigative proceedings. The decision affirms the commission’s broad enforcement powers in safeguarding market integrity and enforcing regulatory mandates.

Chituze Jandis United States Circuit Lnte Sil Commerce Commission Witsnus

Hand Hurts From Corn Sheller Accident

A worker named Elivsathan, son of Silas, living in Orange Town, was injured while shelling corn yesterday. A shard from the sheller fractured a hand, the machine halted, and the accident prompted concern for possible long term damage. Local officials were informed and medical care sought.

Wednestae Rik Elivsathan Silas Winget Orange Osheller

Thaneer Falitar Th Myietine Veh and Local Editor

Fragmentary notes describe a pioneer editor of a city newspaper section, mentioning a late career at The Cerra Garde paper and ties to Gorda county. The text recalls a home accident and a wish for notable city involvement, with references to past editorial achievements and local newspaper history.

Myietine EU Theker Wren Gorda County Tin Hs City Tne Siile Ghantes City

Taterle Found Mason City Ex Press Editor In Cerro Fioria

Mirshilltown reports worsening flood threats as two river gorges threaten bridges along the Jesse river route. Weather dampens the rising water while dams and barriers are tested, with communities bracing for overflow and possible evacuations.

Taterle Mason City Express Wig Cerro Fioria Republican Agit Cuttorhid Poesifton Fe Iew Mirshilltown Lin Reek

Mayor mediates domestic dispute amid dress demand

A 19 year old wife seeks help from Mayor Steeler in a case she and her husband brought to arbitration. He notes intoxication as a factor but cites pride and financial limits as fueling discontent over clothing and household items. The woman, previously divorced, plans to leave. the mayor highlights societal pressures on married life and earnings.

Steeler Lorimier Husbart Miyor Rector Janusieina Pride Younus Tam Cone

Willing Goes Home Again After Release From Prison

L. G. Willing was freed from custody after nearly two years in the penitentiary and a second trial. He and his wife spent the night with friends in the country, plan for him to settle in Wisconsin. Mrs Willing has remained loyal through his conviction, and the couple seek a fresh start away from past troubles. Kay Willing will likely join him in Wisconsin, and they may first stay with his parents in LaCrosse before establishing a new home.

L. G. Willing Wis Kay Wisconsin Mr. Willing Husband Willing Willing O Battle of Tite Waterloo Gustoly Ament Ute Lame la ¢E

Death in Depot Shooting After Intoxicated Men Evicted

An intoxicated pair, C. Dr. Dodd and J. W. Murphy, were ejected from the Southern Weed depot waiting room. They then fired into the crowd, killing two alarmed men. Dodd and Murphy were beaten.

Associated Press Carmel Pet

Real Estate Transfers From Tuesday’s Daily

John A. Bown to Robert Martin a lot in Waterloo for 1600 dollars. Mary P. Wise to Lofty a lot in Waterloo for 1000 dollars. Wannah Miller and others to George Mitchell land in 14-89-11 for 8500 dollars. Walter G. Harding to Lydia Harding land in 36-87-12 for 1 dollar. Everett V. Axtello and L. Fortunsk, Jone in ITS.

John A. Bown Tobert Martin Waterloo Mary P. Wise UB. Liehty Aoast Wannah Miller George Mitchell Land Walter G. Harding O Lydia Harding Everett_V Axtello J L. Fortunsk Jone ITS RA Moo

Wreakman Is Crushed By Rail Yard Incident

Special report from Mason City Iowa Belgrade notes a man aged twenty three was struck by a freight car at a Wisconsin line near Sanbarn Minnesota and suffered fatal injuries as his head was crushed separating his skull from his body in a tragic industrial accident.

Masonily Ole Dass Drakeman Sanbarn Minn

Grand jury convenes as seven cases slated in court notes

The grand jury was impaneled by Judge Platt with W. M. Law foreman and Ny Feely clerk. Jurors warned on secrecy. inmates awaiting indictment from county jail were arrested. Cases include State of Iowa v Piper for theft from W. Kingery, v Barnes and v Elard for brass thefts, and v Zeilinger and v McCauley for medical practices without license. A $10,000 suit seeks damages from Waterloo & Cedar Falls Gas & Electric Light Co. for a janitor’s death at the Iowa State Normal school. Also notice of a rural graduation program at Finchford March 9.

Platt W. M. Law Ny Feely Canre Red Jury State of Towa Harry N. Piper W. Kingery Glasgow Barnes Schultz Jen Elard Sale of Towa Drper Mill State of Town Clarence Hile Emily Zeilinger State of Margaret M. Long Irving G. Long Waterloo & Coci Palle Gas & Leetrie Light Company Iowa State Normal School Doig Long Coult Lagat Tull

Debates Open on Railroad Rate Bill Across Senate

The Senate heard Senator Foraker condemn the pending railroad rate bill while urging amendments to the Elkins law. He admitted rail evils exist but warned the bill’s passage could cause far reaching consequences. Also, the Santo Domingo treaty received committee approval with amendments, amid partisan voting.

Associated Press Ashington D. C Senate Foraker Washington, D. C Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Santo Domingo Aldrich Monmental Thunder Tilemim Bailey Texas M411 Iman Senaitor

Senate Showdowns and Democratic Strategy on Hope Burn Bill

The piece outlines Democratic leaders like Gailey Tillman and Bailey shaping a strategy to pass the Hope Burn bill with likely amendments, amid a Senate debate to be historic and potentially marked by constitutional critiques. It notes Adm measures and a looming court review while reporters Adler and Powell assess political currents in Washington and Davenport Ottumwa publishers’ trip.

IMI Gailey Tillman Aldrich Dolliver Clamp Lafrollette Flogr Y Terlay Joe Bailew Himsel Gorman Gailex Senate Supreme Court Washington, D. C E. P Adler Davenport Times J. Z. Powell Ottumwa, Courier Washington Medetine New York Cummins

Investigation welcomed by president to uncover railroad graft

The president welcomes the inquiry, believing it will reveal lines for the department of justice to pursue and lead to the punishment of railroad and other corporate officials who have violated the law.

Department of Justice

BUTTON CASE HEARD IN DISTRICT COURT

The Hutton divorce trial continued in district court this afternoon with testimony from Blanche Batten detailing alleged abuse and threats by her husband. She described his domineering conduct, profane language, and money control, and cited a letter from Schuyler Neb noting filing notices. A land jury reported indictments against several individuals for medical and indecent exposure offenses.

Perm Hutton District Court Blanche Batten West R. Button Schuyler Neb Inez Button Dutton

Bridge Washed Out In Springs Creek Area

La Porte February 28 special report residents of Spring Creek township cannot reach La Porte since last Saturday due to a spring freshet flooding the river bottoms and washing out a small bridge near the Williams firm Impassade. The Cedar River washout blocks low ground routes while other small bridges are also unusable. Lathominn and Duke Naven of La Porte City visited Waterloo last evening.

la Porte Spring Creek Township Williams Lynne Jean Gilbarlyle

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