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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1906
Page
5
April 5 reports a Dowie family dispute grows with Mrs Dowie's collapse sparking fears of bloodshed between Zion City factions. Chicago appellate court deprives Dowie of a $53,000 inheritance from Frederic Sutton of New Zealand amid a suit claiming undue influence.
In Pittsburg on April 5 the miners district convention reassembled and adopted a resolution expelling former President Patrick Dolan and former Vice President Uriah Bellingham from the organization.
At the Stag Hotel Zum Hirschen in Black Forest South Germany collapsing during lunch time killed fifty two guests and left seventy seriously injured. Rescue efforts continued as rain hampered recovery and authorities pursued the cause. In New York a two hour conference between anthracite operators and miners failed to produce an agreement with arbitration proposed by the board of conciliation.
A Massachusetts wife recounts using Postum Food Coffee to replace coffee in her husband’s routine. She notes reduced headaches and steadier nerves after switching, with the husband preferring Postum even on Sundays. The account details gradual dietary changes and daily preparation of the beverage.
An elderly correspondent asks Secretary Bonaparte if Paul Jones was pickled in alcohol and kept in a lead casket. The reply notes Jones kept well over the years but defers from discussing cremation versus pickling and preservation methods. The writer, 80, favors cremation while children prefer a lead casket with alcohol.
Des Moines reports the Iowa House approved a Sunday theatricals ban by a 56 to 20 vote. The body also passed the long and short haul bills and appropriated 10,000 dollars for a Jamestown exposition exhibit. A Senate committee held a Chassell family mileage hearing, with plans to move the bill forward, while senatorial redistricting was set for consideration.
E G Switt of Swift and Co. died in Boston from pneumonia after a March 27 illness. He helped develop the packing industry and advance refrigerator car systems. Mrs Swift was traveling in Europe and is believed en route to America.
Burling ton passenger train No 41 Portland limited wrecked last night between Ravenna and St Michael s Nebraska Officials say derailment damaged baggage and mail cars. two passengers and the baggageman slightly bruised No lives lost reported Officials in Chicago affirmed the incident involved only track derailment at St Michael s Nebraska
Iowa miners and operators after adopting major ity rule over unit rule referred the entire settlement issue to the joint scale committee. Officials believe a settlement will be effected.
An imported advisor said to be a partner of John B Hammond plans petitions for temporary injunctions against twenty one saloons and permanent injunctions against fifteen drug stores. Attorneys Baker and ministers visit courts to gather evidence of alleged liquor law violations and file consent petitions as injunctions loom tomorrow.
Lincoln Nebraska April 5 The Republic Of company alleged to sue by the Standard Of Co has filed notice with the secretary of state it had withdrawn from this state Beriin April 5 Chancellor von Buelow fainted during a reichstag debate carried to the committee room He is said to be suffering from a severe influenza fainting spell Prof Rudolph Reavers of Moabite hospital reported Vesuvius Naples April 5 eruption alarming in proportions Pittsburg April 5 work resumed in seven more mines improved conditions in the district
In Burlington on April 5 workers repairing an old porch uncovered an abandoned well alive with snakes. Sixteen were killed and at least four more awaiting daylight. Species included racers, black snakes, and cow snakes. caretaker Mr. Hippe and Mr. Deems led the effort to ensure no other wells remain risky.
Waterloo churches forming a citywide revival under the Ministerial Union decide to begin May first in a large tabernacle on Sycamore street adjoining the Masonic temple. Dr Ostrom arrives May tenth. local ministers will lead in the interim. A 3000-seat tabernacle will be erected soon with a large chorus selected to provide music.
Residents protest Box Poultry and Egg building planned at Washington and West First streets arguing it would include slaughter. Health ordinance bans slaughter houses inside city limits without mayor and health officer consent and setback rules 320 feet from highways and 600 feet from dwellings schools or churches. Company manager Beam says will seek legal advice, contending ordinance may be unenforceable.
Sheriff J D Caldwell returned from Oelwein to arrest J H Durflinger on embezzlement charges. Durflinger allegedly short about $100 in his accounts with an instance company he represents. Preliminary hearing set before Justices Kuhns Saturday at 2:00 pm. A Canada couple, Mr and Mrs Frank Rivert, were aided by the poor overseer J F Klingaman after visiting Westfield. tickets funded their trip home during recent high water.
Webster City April 5 Special The Hamilton county board sent the Arthur Kimberlin family back to Texas after weeks of living with relatives near Stanhope. The clan of six included a father, mother and four children, each member said to have unusual six fingers and six toes. They shunned work, drifting between relatives in Stanhope and Louisa counties, until finally the board agreed to fund their return home.
In Clinton County a deeply distressed case, Emanuel Stresslin and his wife, parents of seven, both suddenly insane. The mother, struck by lightning five years ago, was sent to Independence. The father, previously discharged as cured, also became insane and was sent to Independence after her examination. Guardians to place children aged 9 months to 43 years.
Webster City April 6 Special Heirs of the late Mrs Clinton Wyckoff file a protest in district court to contest the estate settlement of Clinton Wyckoff valued at about 50 000 The two wills left by the spouses favored the survivor would shift the estate to the other side and the heirs of Mr Wyckoff include two nieces Mrs J Hl Millman of Virginia and Miss Sweeney of Geneseo Ill Mr Milman was recently appointed
J. W. Slaughter has completed a purchase of the Troxel furniture stock on East Fourth Street. An invoice is being prepared and Slaughter expects to close out the stock promptly after final arrangements. A. B. Blowers and John Rosgre returned to Mitchell after attending the funeral of the late Mrs. Richard Sweet.
The sister and brother of Mrs. Wyckoff asked the court to appoint an administrator. Clerk Tuind named CG. M. Arthur of Water Record, Gilbertville, to the post. Peter Gales, a longtime Gilbertville resident, reported Gilbertville’s water level eight inches higher this year than in the past forty years. He has tracked the stream’s rise and fall from his measurements. George Jackson, cashier of the Merchants & Farmers bank in Floyd, was in Waterloo on business.
Leo Struble of Laporte Iowa City student dies suddenly at 18 from heart weakness after overexertion on a university athletic field. He jogged the third-mile track, became exhausted, and died about 6:00 pm. He was a freshman engineering student, born in Laporte, survived by four sisters and two brothers. His parents and community mourn his loss. He attended Catholic services. family ties extend to Eagle township.
K B White secretary of the East Waterloo school board invites bids to add four roofs to McKinley school house in Linden addition. The building, erected about a year ago, is overcrowded. Bids open May 1 at 7 80 oclock in the secretarys office. Advertisement appears elsewhere.
Nicholas Wagner of Laporte and Miss Maggie Klein of Gilbertville will be married by Rev. Father Nemmers near Gilbertville late next week. Both are well known locally. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Matthew Kieln.
District court adjourned to Tuesday for the Mellen versus Rasmussen and city of Cedar Falls case over an alley turned waterway. Mellen, owner of lot six, seeks $1000 and an injunction to restore the public alley and stop further damage. Defendants deny the creek exists or that its course changed. Alfred Grandy represents the plaintiff. Lyngby and Newman for defendants. Separate Waterloo case against the city, Surrelder v. City of Waterloo, has continuation and sets $4275 damages from a May 1905 horse accident on the embankment. no city answer filed yet.
Jacob Greestey, 17, was in Wilson farm near this city when a runaway team struck his automobile driven by Cheley. He sustained a fracture of a lower limb Wednesday shortly before noon after being thrown from the wagon as the team bolted.
J R Howard foreman in the job department for Matt Parrott & Sons learned of his father’s death in Quincy Illinois by a message received Wednesday. No details were provided. A separate note mentions Maram Rose opening a palmistry class at Tremont hotel during her play in town with contact number 97.
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