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Newspaper

Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1906

Page

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Florida Tempest Deaths and Destruction At Sea

Florida headlines recount a fierce gale along the east coast that wiped out hundreds at sea. Survivors describe houseboats crushed by towering waves near Long Key, with 150 men aboard one vessel submerged. 49 men rescued by the ship Jennie and other steamers aiding in the search.

Houndm East Coast Keys W. P. Dusenberry Long Key Jennie Heacre Wark Dena Toug Ker

Wind Blasts Salt Lake City in Severe Storm

A devastating wind storm swept Salt Lake City and nearby towns for a day, causing three serious injuries and widespread property damage. The Utah Packing Company plant north of town, recently completed at a cost of 100000 dollars, was destroyed by the fire sparked or worsened by the winds. Streets were blocked, electric lights failed, and many buildings, chimneys, signs, and trees were toppled. Fire chief Cahoon and driver Culbranson suffered severe injuries while responding to alarms, both hospitalized. Insurance coverage is limited for the losses already incurred.

Salt Lake City Utah Packing Company Utah Snort William G. Crhoon Red Culbranson Fire Department Cahoon Cilbranson

Severe Wind Destruction Across Ogden Utah Area

A destructive storm ripped through Ogden Utah on October 22 causing extensive damage. A $7,000 stained glass window at a Presbyterian church was broken, the Grand Chinese restaurant on Second South was demolished, and a Mont hotel structure was knocked over. A freight car derailed injuring a worker, and the Roman Catholic church suffered major damage along with several large buildings. Property losses mount to about $100,000 with additional damage to a barn and other structures.

Pew Presbyteriay Grand Second South William Gibbs Lila Barn

Campaign Travels Span States in Busy Week

New York leaders plot a cross state campaign with Hughes and Hearst in New York City while Bryan starts a three day Indiana tour. Fairbanks tours Indian Territory and Oklahoma with a 9 day speech plan. Cannon moves from Buffalo to Detroit after visiting Niagara Falls and power plants.

New York Debeta Hughes Woodrul Ap-Arate Kingston Hearst New York City Bryan Indiana Indianepolis Filia Hy Mide Brazil Fransville Indianapolis Theatrer Port Wayne Feirbanks Indian Territory Kansas City Fairbanks Kean Bus City Gouthwest Hyo Oklahoma Cash Cade Cannon Detroit Buffalo Joseph G. ‘Cannon Niagara Falls Edward ‘A. Butler The Falls Gannon

Ohio Brewing Firms Face Antitrust Action In Ohio

A circuit court petition filed in Gallia County accuses the Hester Columbus Brewing Company and related firms of restraint of trade. The action, brought by Ohio and the state’s prosecuting attorney, seeks forfeiture of corporate rights and removal from doing business in Ohio. Prominent legal firms from Columbus and Gallipolis represent the state in the anti trust proceeding.

Ohio Gallipalli Gullim County Hester Columbus A Association Vies Company A. O. Dickey Monnet & Rape Columbua Cromley & Muck Gallipolis Hester Brewing Comany C. Born & Son Company N. Sehlee & Son Company Columbus, Brewing Company

Tragic Family Murder Shocks North of Guthrie

Heyworth, a farmer living north of this place, killed his wife and two daughters aged 22 and 18 and mortally wounded his son after returning home drunk. He then shot himself, ending a family dispute cited as the motive. Young Heyworth was first to investigate but was killed by his father. The tragedy followed a day of domestic trouble and alcohol influence.

Ned Gage D. Ys B. Hey. Sworth Mving Akell Trentured Aett Heyworth Guthrie Éyworth

Remarkable Rain Mystery Near Bloomfield Indiana

A persistent rain on a twelve by twelve foot patch on Millard Green’s farm west of Bloomfield has puzzled locals since Friday night with no visible clouds or rainfall elsewhere. Nearby, a three week strike at the Olwa Central cay stopa caused a shutdown of other departments as Foreman John Green is transferred after a demand to discharge him.

Bloomfield Ind Millard Green Yowa Marshalltown Olwa Central Cay Hong John Green Atrilery Shether

Countess of Carlisle Elected President of World WCTU

Boston Oct 22 The countess of Carlisle was chosen president of the World’s WCTU to succeed Lady Henry Somerset who declined re election. Several other general officers were re elected.

Boston Countess of Carlisle Henry Somerset

RECHABITES FOR THE CANTEEN AT WASHINGTON

Washington reports a meeting of the Advancement Independent Rechabites urging restoration of the canteen at army posts. They support ending the post exchange selling liquor, aiming to curb drinking resorts and discipline issues on military reservations. The issue to be taken to District and state branches.

Washington United States Post Exchange

Liberty of Worship in Bolivia Law Declared

Washington October 22 The state department received a copy of a Bolivian congress law recognizing and sustaining the Roman Catholic religion while permitting the public exercise of all other religious worship.

Bolivia Washington State Department The Nations Congress Nf Botivia

Twenty Three Coolies Killed in Johannesburg Mine

A rope on a cage descending the Simmer mine in Johannesburg, Transvaal, snapped on October 22 causing the cage to plunge about 1,000 feet. Twenty three Chinese laborers were killed as they were being lowered into the mine.

Johannesburg Transvaal Simmer

Williams Divorce Case Recovers Status of Widow

A circuit court decree nullifies the marriage of Taleh Skiyner’s aunt and Weary Williams, showing Mrs. Williams is no longer wife to either man. Before Willis, she had been married to Moses Hickman, who had not divorced her. The suit also denied support and service claims.

Ite Mo Taleh Skiyner Weary Williaus Williams Sarah Williaus Willis Moses Hickman Wil-listaye Caleb Skinner

Stevenson Murder Mystery Deepens In Elevator Shaft Find

Chicago, Oct 22. Body of Charlen Hy Stevenson, noted attorney and cousin of ex First Provident Adiat Stevenson, was found at the base of an office elevator shaft at 96 Washington Street. Police search for the slayer begins as puzzle unfolds around a secret marriage to Mins Adt Marsland and a Vernon avenue home.

Chicago Charlen Hy, Stevenson Fite

Marital Turmoil and Tragedy Across Cities

A note from a fleeing husband to his wife Mrs. Jeannette Schrmidt is read in Detroit as she seeks justice for alleged abuse. The report also covers Selby Abbey’s fire ruin, New Orleans famed chef history, a fatal collapse beside Sam Jones’s coffin, rising coal prices in Wisconsin, and the launch of the steel steamer James & Condem in Bay City Michigan.

Sam Jones Atlanta Qet Sam P. Jones Plebrete Capitol Birs Lizzie Osborn Osborn Wis Bir Jouds

Readjust Rates Decided by Western Catholic Union

The Western Catholic union at its final session decided to readjust assessment rates for members who joined since 1095. East St. Louis was chosen as the next meeting place.

Western Catholic Union East St. Louis

Courts Take a Hand in Libel Suits Start

Philadelphia report on libel and slander actions arising from attacks between ex Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith and ex presidential candidate Dr Bilas Swallow. Swallow seeks damages amid suits against Smith and multiple papers for malice and false statements. Also notes a separate criminal libel warrant against Lewis Emery Jr and a $240,000 slander claim tied to Emery’s Lebannon speech alleging bribery in 1901.

Philadelphia Bilas 0Wallow Han Ibel Gener Charles Emory Smith Phiadelpha Press Sime Swallow William T. Marshall Pittsburg House of Representatives 8. Quay United States Senate

Japanese Public School Policy Sparks Global Debate

A fragment reports San Francisco authorities requiring Japanese children to enroll in a school dedicated to Oriental pupils. Local papers denounce it as insulting while other outlets mock humanitarianism. The discourse reflects wider tensions with U.S. policy and President Roosevelt’s stance.

Abele Chilkiren Bréwelsco Iret Iabor San Francesco San Frandiaco Japan

Robbers loot Hayes Monette mine in bold daylight

Eldfield Nev Oct 22 The Hayes Monette Mohawk mining property was robbed of 50 000 dollars worth of ore by four armed men who seized engineers and loaded twenty eight sacks of high grade ore onto a wagon before fleeing. An alarm was raised but no arrests reported.

Eldfield Nev Monette Jeane Hayes-Monette

Wave of Revolt In Guatemala Rumor Circulates In City

A circulating revolutionary committee missive from the Guatemala crisis claims President Estrada Cabrera is a marked man and will be assassinated. It names General Jose Castillo as presidential candidate and alleges the United States revolutionaire Guatemala group leads the plot. Prominent refugees say Estrada heads the movement.

City Mexico Revolutionary Committee New Orleans Mobile Ala Estrada Cabrera Guatemala Jose Castillo Estrada United States Committee Revolutionaire Guatemala

United States appoints new minister to Panama

Washington announces Herbert G. Squiers of New York has been chosen as United States minister to Panama to succeed Charles B. Bla Good.

Quiere Panama Washington Etete Herbert G. Squiers New York United States Charles B. Bla Good

Train timetable fragment for Illinois and Iowa routes

A fragmented timetable lists eastbound and westbound passenger and freight trains. It references Chicago routes to Dubuque Fort Dodge and Waterloo, with several train numbers like 93 4 05 and express services, noting daily operation except as marked.

Chicago Rapiad Chicagy Chicago Dubuque Karl Dodge Dubuque _ Express Chicago Stork West Bou

Railway line route and stops on the Great Western network

A fragmented notice outlines the Gedar Rapids Division route of the "Eight Hod" railway linking Chicago Omaha Denver Memphis Colorado Springs Fort Worth St Joseph Topeka Kansas City Minneapolis and other cities. It mentions bound passenger services No 20 8t Louis Limited and No 3t Louis Mail and Bar.

Gedar Rapids Chicago Oninba Hi Cous Denver Memphis Golorado Fort Worth Joseph Kansas City Misasapona Lous Rae Ie Tom Louis Mail

WE&T BOUND No 18 Twin City Limited at key stops

Fragmented timetable notes a Twin City Limited service with No 1 Twin Cities express and No 4 Rockford Passenger. Mentions Fast Freight carrying passengers between stations they stop daily around 19:50. Likely a rail schedule snippet with service numbers and stops.

Twin” City Limited Rockford OX. Sanday Ceeceeeceesa

Trains Schedules and Routes for C G W Railway

The notice lists outbound and northbound train times for C G W Railway with courses to Jos and KC Mail, Batian City, Twin City and Paul Express, including east and west side times and special trains. It provides morning and afternoon departures and weights of freight, noting express services and daily routes.

Rialway Outh Jos and Qoam Wreight West Side Chi Weatside Paul Express East Side Cre End Westside Twin City Cand Cb Breight East Ade

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