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Newspaper
Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1906
Page
1
Washington March 1 The statehood vote is expected after noon sessions spark bitter rivalry between Senate and House leaders. Deliberate delays and party fighting threaten to block key measures as leaders pressure for accountability before the people.
In a tense session Republican leaders Senators Dolliver and Clapp heard Attorney General warn against the Bailey amendment. Beveridge delivered a powerful speech challenging opponents as the joint statehood fight for Arizona and New Mexico heated up. The debate focused on the constitutional implications and the future of territorial governance as the bill moved toward a vote.
AP dispatch from Manila reports a major battle between American forces and Moro insurgents near Jolo. Casualties include 18 Americans killed or wounded and Moros with heavy losses. fighting lasted from afternoon March through the morning of March 8.
W Hillyard pleaded guilty to forgery and was sentenced by Judge Vans to five years in the penitentiary at Anamosa. He is also forever disbarred from practicing law. Hillyard, from Wright County, was formerly principal of the Sheffield High School and an educator of notable ability. His case drew much local attention due to his reputation and family connections.
Obituary notes the death of Molnin at a Monrovia nursing home after a hemorrhage last Sunday. The 28 year old man, who had previously traveled to California for health reasons, died after a prolonged illness. His brother was present at the time. A separate item reports John Cherney of Osage defeating Miss Margaret Kelly by a razor-thin margin in an Iowa State Normal School oratorical contest, qualifying Cherney for the intercollegiate contest at Warrensburg, Missouri.
Missy Mabe returns home to care for her father Henry Nes in Black Hawk County after a long absence in Omaha. The reunion strengthens their bond as she resumes duties and thanks him for sacrifices made, restoring family ties in the northern outskirts.
Mr and Mrs Adolph Leytze prepare to move to Canada to run a large hotel in Midaela Saskatchewan. The Notel will be erected and named the Frances after Mrs Leytze. Michale is a new town two years old on the Sao road, amid fine farming country settled by Americans and Gurmans.
In Des Moines on March 9, lawmakers push the Hughes measure to prohibit railroad and telegraph passes with limited exceptions, aiming to curb abuses in pass issuance. The senate and house debate centers on reciprocity demurrage, exemptions for officials, and broader rail regulation, as Governor Cummins backs the reform and farmers rally for stringent rules.
A dispatch from Courrieres in Pas-de-Calais reports a terrible coal mine disaster with many miners killed and eight hundred descended into the pit. rumors claim over a thousand killed though unverified. Richer, Richter, and earthquake items appear alongside Paris political moves and royal greetings at Biarritz. A large steamer sank near Brest with survivors, and Sarrien accepted to form a ministry in Paris.
Des Moines reports Dashiell anti foot ball bill killed by house by a 40 to 4 vote after amendment to include marbles, basketball and base ball. Gillilland resolution on Governor Cummins charges re railroad lobby discussed. postponed to next Tuesday. Senate orders child labor bill as a special order for next Tuesday. Representative Buckingham introduces Gregory bill requiring musicians to take human life. Gregory defeated.
The court adjourns in Allison Town with a 2 o'clock session planned for next Monday. Jurors have been called and will report to the court as directed.
Secretary Taft says no decision yet on a Supreme Court selection. Wilfred B. Hoggatt of Juneau is named governor of Alaska. Manchuria trade report says Japan troops will be out soon and country opened to world. Oklahoma statehood bill advances meeting changes. Arizona and New Mexico references removed. Rate bill remains unsettled with strong partisan splits and implications for future Congress.
Manila reports say Mount Dajo attack began Monday with four days of intense fighting. About nine hundred killed or wounded. Americans in Zamboanga say the trouble stemmed from Governor Scott allowing outlaws to fortify near Jolo. Roosevelt congratulated Major General Wood in a cablegram from Washington.
Salt Lake City on March 9 reports Kappinger and Ebwert from Denver smashed two-man team records with a combined 1,254 pins in the Western bowling congress tournament yesterday.
March 6 report notes the defense of Otly Elevator Company in a federal government sit in violation case. The fragment mentions prosecution by federal authorities and defense strategy, with emphasis on contractual and regulatory compliance issues. Names and full context are incomplete.
The piece notes a yesterday outlined anti-trust principle that a corporation not a common carrier may not indirectly restrain trade, fix exorbitant rates, or suppress competition. It cites company representatives claiming charges would exceed anti trust scope, and includes a quip about modern women and Rocky Mountain Tea.
Reports from Algeciras Spain March 10 indicate a compromise may emerge at today's sitting between French and German delegates. Germany now offers two shares of the Moroccan bank to French subscriptions, while France resists reducing its demand for four shares, seeking police concessions. Paris officials say a Franco Spanish police approach is possible without international control, and emphasize Germany’s guarantees are pivotal to any agreement.
A lodge of Rebekahs is planned in Tudson with a charter from the grand lodge to be issued soon. The charter arrives in time for an initiation next Tuesday at Odd Fellows hall. Fifteen candidates, eight men and seven women, will form the charter membership, initiated by a Waterloo lodge team. The new order will start with a dozen members, with rapid growth anticipated as other lodges organize.
Lows and their wives expressed interest in joining a Fraternal Foresters group. A Rebekah lodge once operated in Hudson but faded due to lack of interest. Mr. WcMillan, organizing a Judge of Foresters, reports promising progress and hopes to establish the order this month.
Theodore B. Shonts chairman of the Isthmian canal commission, in Chicago, says he has no intention of resigning as Clover Leaf president or as Isthmian chair. He notes large Clover Seat holdings and a commitment to his canal work.
Columbus report notes Cassie Chadwick cannot receive pies sent from Cleveland. Warden Gould orders shipments of goods to her stopped. W.C. Rudd of Cleveland admits sending various wines to Chadwick and collecting payments via her lawyers.
Grinnell officials report Singleton Chaudein an employee charged with absconding with between four thousand and five thousand dollars. Last seen at Conway Arkansas boarding a train with his wife bound for New Orleans. Detective agencies search. reward offered. authorities suspect he may head toward Boston.
Three hundred worshippers at Anscheiner synagogue in New York were forced to flee after smoke from a small fire on an upper floor rushed through the temple. Many suffered slight injuries and had clothing torn amid the chaos.
A Waterloo citizen Adland warns against kidney decline from backache to diabetes and Bright's disease. He endorses Doan's Kidney Pills, citing his wife’s use and absence of symptoms after treatment. Sold by dealers. Foster Milling Co. New York sole US agents. remember the name Doan's.
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