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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1908

Page

3

Waters Get 5 Years for Maintains House of Ill Fame

Leo and Louise Waters of New York faced charges of keeping a house of ill fame on Dane street. Indicted after grand jury review, Mrs Waters saw her case dismissed while Mr Waters pled guilty and received a five year sentence in a reformatory in Anamosa. She was sent to Dubuque for care at the Good Shepherd home. Their children were placed with guardians as the couple, lacking resources, faced welfare arrangements. Both Waters were described as uneducated and shaped by hardship, with the judge noting leniency due to lack of prior felonies.

Leo and Louise Waters New York Il Fame Dane Street J. ©. Murtagh Waters Dubuque Joseph Klingaman Dubouque L. C. Burkitt Dubuona Topsy Mrs. Waters Watts

Community lodge and club notices announce meetings

A sequence of fraternal and civic group notices lists regular meetings for Knights of Columbus Christ Church chapter Eu rth's hall Crescent Council Royal Masters Cedar Tent K C T M and Clio Club plus a Presbyterian aid department. Invitations urge attendance and note dates in April with hostesses and locations.

Knights of Columus Ventry of Christ Church J. W. Krapiel L. A Eurth Waterloo D. A JR M. J. O'Keefe Mulberry Street Weaver O'Keefe Hesser Crescent Council No. 16 Royal and Select Masters Masonic Temple Cedar Tent Eagle's Hall Cedar Hive F. K. Pettit Sycamore Street Clio Club Mra. FP. R. Asq Commercial Street Working Association of First Presbyterian Church Mirs John Math East Wirth Street

Baseball Notes on Ottumwa Team Roster and Schedule

A. J. Lizette and Tommy Searles report for duty as Ottumwa prepares for spring workouts under Manager Boyle. Arrivals from St Paul and Elkhart, Indiana meet damp grounds. practices scheduled daily at 10:00 and 2:30. Upcoming games include Ottumwa vs Red Sox and several Western League matchups through May with notable transactions involving Pitcher Scott and Outfielder Matlick.

A. J. Lizette Tommy Searles Cateners St. Paul Elkhart Indiana Boyle Peterson Gasper Cruikshank Oelwein G Seings de. J. ©. Bonham Ottumwa Baseball Association Ottumwa Red Sox Des Moines

Wheels Exchanged At Waterloo Manufacturing Plant

A bicycle left at the Waterloo Manufacturing Company was replaced by an old earthless machine during a ten minute absence on Thursday morning. The incident has been reported to the authorities as a possible larceny inquiry. Store notices mention children’s jackets and navy, brown, red and white varieties at Yetlor and Waters.

Waterloo Cireles Palm Cafe E. L. Glasser North End Express Today Vetter & Waters Waterloo Manufacturing Company Asquith Express Misons Yetlor & Waters Avs

Iowa Republican primary law school meets in county central room

A meeting was held in a small courtroom convened by County Republican Central Committee Chairman D. Kern to educate attendees on the new primary law. Attendees from many precincts received copies and discussed section by section the law’s complex provisions and the basis of party affiliation through voting.

Iowa D. Kern Republican Central Committee Esianatte Jas Cc. D. Kern

Assault and larceny charges from Waverly saloon incident

In Waverly Miller, a German newcomer, was beaten and robbed in broad daylight after celebrating before starting work for the Waverly Brewing Co. Gish pleaded guilty to assault and battery, fined $15 plus costs. Ritter fled the city. Miller’s preliminary hearing set for Friday. bond set at $500. Also notes on Roger Bacon’s genius and early scientific foresight.

Waverly Gottlieb Miller Waterloo Waverly Brewing Company BH Gleb Charles Ritter Logel Gish Miller Ritter Charlies Ritter J. Y. Hazlett Norning

POLAR AUTO RACE ENTRY DETAILS FOR AMERICAN CAR

The Thomas stock car, sole American entry to the New York to Paris race, weighs 2700 pounds with crew and gear totaling about 9500 pounds. Roberts and Brinker share driving duties across stages, while the car uses American-made parts, 60 hp, and 36 inch wheels later upgraded to 40 inch, with chains and a winch for rough terrain.

New York Paris New York Times Alaska Siberia Westchester County N. Y Cheyenne San Francisco Harold 8.Brinker Thomas Pacific Coast Brinker Rocky Sierra Nevada Chicago Roberts Swith

Coin for the Children 2 Cent Piece Idea by Pease

Kansas City bookkeeper William H. Pease proposes a bright metal two cent coin for children featuring a child's head and a Teddy bear on the reverse. He outlines the concept in a letter to Chicago friends and gives his Kansas City address at 9315 East Nineteenth Street.

W. H. Pease Teddy Lear William H. Pease Kansas City Pease Chicago Peaselves East Nineteenth Street

Wild olive trees spread in Algiers grafted under government

In Algiers wild olive trees grow freely and are grafted on site. Trees lie so close they touch overhead in some regions. Nine tree yields range from 80 to 100 pounds annually. Some trees are believed 400 years old, with over 6,000,000 wild trees estimated. Government auspices oversee systematic grafting programs.

Algiers Tlis

New York Judge Urges Harsh Crime Reforms Across Age Groups

Judge Charles H Whitman of New York’s Court of General Sessions advocates drastic measures to curb crime. He argues that reform after age thirty is rare, calls for longer prison terms and quicker trials, and blames lenient public sentiment for sparing criminals. He criticizes welfare for the streetwise thief and urges emphasis on prevention, especially for women in shops, detailing how sympathy toward offenders fuels crime.

Charles 8. Whitman Court of General Sessions New York Whitman New York City New York Herald Mandlin Esneemby Tam Dark Lantern

Market reports and political notes from early spring

The page lists livestock receipts and hog, cattle, and sheep prices with market movement for Chicago and a brief New York stock market snapshot. It also notes estimated tomorrow receipts and daily shifts. A short politics item mentions E. L. Hildebrand of Waterloo seeking endorsements ahead of primaries.

Chicago Choica

Winthrop College Romance Sealed by Wedding

Miss Eva Irene Braden and Mr. Ernest LeRoy Beizley were married Tuesday at the Braden home, with Rev. W. G. Ramsey officiating. The ceremony featured music by Miss Georgia Neville, a white Sultana gown, and a reception by friends. The couple plans a May 15 home in Ottumwa after a southern wedding trip.

Winthrop Eva Irene Braden Ernest LeRoy Beizley Ottumwa Edwin Braden Georgia Neville Beacher Highlands Park Des Moines Belzley

Ship Announces Candidacy on Republican Ticket for State Legislature

Clintan Petrie of Waterloo township may seek the third district supervisor seat. Friends say he will announce his candidacy soon though he has not yet made a public declaration.

Ship Clintan Petrie Waterloo Township Board of Supervisors

Also Mentioned on This Page

Leo Waters House of 11 Fame W. N. Birdsall Edward Lewis Steiphagen State Edward Foley Charles Kennedy Civic Committee AT Work Women's Club Tlinois Central Railroad Company Illnois Central J. J. Bisby Lane Street Hi. G. Boeman Walnut Street Baptist Church Oskaloosa Herald Scott Wichita White Sox Tecore Isbell Ita3 Patterson Pueblo Matlick Oskaloosa Pat Mattix Kennedy Republican County Central Mittee BF. McElhinney W. Bedford Hudson Bacons Roger Bacon Francis Brean Draper New York American B. L. Morrow W. Fourth St. C. B Blay Polar Auto Race D'Annunzio John Calvin Geneva Switzerland Home Park Brivicry Club Home Park Lamson Bros. & C Stock Exchange Atchison Amalgamated Copper Ananconda Syeau Baltimore and Ohio Brooklyn Missouri E. L. Hildebrand Waterloo Town Miss Braden Ernest Beizley Express Loday Vetter & Wat. Bro. Wa The Waterloo Business College Helene Springer Cedar Falls Independence Wilt Thurst Maquoketa Mrs. B. BL Hunter West Parl Avenue N. J. Berkley & Co George Hafar East Side Daily Reporter
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