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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1908

Page

5

President Roosevelt on Anarchy and Postal Law

President Roosevelt forwards an opinion from the Department of Justice arguing the president can bar use of the mails for anarchist advocacy, seeks further congressional legislation, and notes postmasters may exclude seditious publications while sealed mail enjoys limited inspection. The attorney general reviews sedition, libel, and the reach of post office authority.

Department of Justice Congress Gengral Honaparte Seenapst United States Attorney-General Frnser Postmaster General Post oMee

ARE SIFTING LAND FRAUDS

Washington April 9 Interesting testimony was given in the Hyde Benson Dimond Schneider land fraud case by Walter K Stack who was in the employ of Hyde and Benson for several years Stack testified about relations between Hyde and Henson in their business and spoke of the work by Dimond and Schneider The witness said a joint account was kept of money and lands handled by Hyde and Gengon Officers within a square were said to be connected by private telephone Dimond was employed by Hyde as his confidential agent Schneider was sent to Oregon to secure scholars He said Gale was sent to Tucson by Hyde in an effort to get Schneider to withhold further information after a partial confession

Washington Hyde-Benson-Dimond-Schneider Walter K. Stack Hyde Benson Stack Henson Dimond Schneider Gengon

Liability Bills Debate in Senate on Liability for Carriers

Washington April discussion on employers liability bills in the Senate as Senator Dolliver explains differences with the House bill. Senate proposes broader scope for all common carriers, while House limits to railroads. move to substitute faces delay as Judiciary Committee is asked to review.

Washinton House Senate Dolliver Iowa Committee On Education and Labor Elkina Interstate Commerce Judiciary Sutherland

Senate Votes to Proceed With Bill Consideration Today

A debate over timing ends with the Senate voting to proceed with the bill's consideration today after calls to delay and avoid undue haste. Teller and others urged postponement, but the body chose to move forward.

Teller Senate

Four Women Die as Electric Car Hits Carriage West of Maywood

A westbound Aurora Elgin Chicago electric car struck a carriage two miles west of Maywood yesterday at 5 PM, killing four women and injuring a man who died later at Maywood Union Hospital. The carriage carried Otto family relatives returning from Oxnard Ridge cemetery for the burial of salesman Charles A Otto of 640 Fulton Street. Names and ages of the dead and survivors are listed, including Mrs Charles A Dressel 28 and Mrs Julius Poythoff 38.

Chicago Aurora, Elgin Maywood Maywood Union Hospital Oxuk Ridge Cemetery Charles A. Otto Fulton Street Otto Madison Street Butterfield Road Dressel Charles A Clark Hibbard, Spencer, l Bartrout & Oy North Lawndale Avenue Newman Frank Axtell Livery Company West Handolph Street West Monroe Street Poytthoff MHS Julius Switchman Northwestern Railroad Hamlin Avenue Rohlofe Fred Aldence Hastings Street Paul O South Valley Avene Loomis Street

Rail lines plan Overland limited move via Illinois Central

Railroad circles report Union Pacific and Illinois Central will fund the Overland limited passenger train between Chicago and Omaha instead of via the Northwestern. The transfer date is set for early June to save time at Chicago stations. Waterloo would gain passenger flow through its city center. Sheriff George S. Huston of Stanley County SD praises his brother Clarence Huston and mentions past work with Geo Gilley and Belcher in a separate note.

Union Pacific Illinois Central Overland Limited Chicago Omaha Northwesternm Northwestern Michigan Central Trans East West Carrie Jto Waterloo George S. Huston Stanley County South Dakota Clarence Houston OmMeer Geo Sherif Huston Clarence Huston Ells Hotel Timola Central Sioux Falls Fort Pierre

Iowa railroad plans connect Waterloo to Perry and Ames

Proponents announce the Iowa railroad to run from Waterloo west to Cedar Falls Fredsville Dike and southwest to Perry with a Story City Ames branch. Financed by Chicago Eldora capitalists the line promises hourly service and rapid travel times, with offices in Eldora and Chicago led by Henry S. Osborne and Andrew Stavenson.

Waterloo Perry Story City Ames Des Moines Iowa Railroad Chicago Eldora Cedar Falls Fredsville Dike Lincoln Grundy Genter Widora Hubbard Garden City Boone Moingona Waterion State Normal School Gedar Frile Hike Grundy Center Bidora Industrial School Story CtMy Des Moines River State Agricultural College Promis Kelley, Huxley and Anhuny

Father Coffin Marries Nellie Ingall at Detroit

Fort Dodge Apr 9 Hon Ly Coffin founder of Hope Hall and temperance leader known nationwide as Father Coffin married Mrs Nellie Ingall in Detroit. He plans to return tomorrow with their reception at Willowedge and celebrate his 85th birthday Thursday. Local figures knew little of the union while Coffin’s daughter learned of the marriage. In Arlington Heights Coffin supervised homes for disabled railway men. Separately, Southeastern Iowa Odd Fellows meet in Waterloo April 26 with Iowa City lodges expected to send delegates.

Fort Dodge Williowedge Carrie Rutledge Coffin de. Ingialx Arlington Heights Father Coffin Iowa City ODD -Fellows Southeastern Iowa Odd Fellows Association Waterloo Iowa

Jail Breaker Clawson Captured After Escape in Michigan

George Clawson, jailed on rape charges involving his 12 year old stepdaughter, escaped from a Phillips jail. Sheriff Huston traced him via published photos and cards. Clawson, about 45, 5'7", 200 lbs, was returned to custody in Waxerloo and will be moved to Fort Pierre for trial. Stanley county sheriff Huston, traveling with the suspect, faced tense moments before arrival at the west. The case remains a public safety focal point amid regional homesteading and county routines.

George.s. Huston Stanley County S. D George Claysons Philips Phillips Fort Pierre Clawson D. A. Watson Luddington Michigan Sherif Sheriff Huston Huston Waxterloo Caldwell Northwestern Pierre Rapid City Sioux Falls

Opening a Big Success at Burch Store Crowded Early

The Burch Bros store opened at 10:00 this morning to hundreds of waiting ladies. Clerks were overwhelmed as patronage remained high all day. A. W. Burch denied closing Herber stock and said they have come to stay. The firm, from St. Paul, plans to replace stock with new items at low prices and staff with Waterloo clerks. Over 100 new tailor-made suits displayed alongside millinery.

Burch Bros Waterloo A. W. Burch Herber C. Burch The Orm St. Paul

Apartment House Planned by Chicago Builder in Waterloo

W F Peterson arrives from Chicago to supervise a $30 000 three story Bedford stone and paving brick apartment house at Wellington and West Park in Waterloo. Nine three bedroom units with hardwood trim and tile baths to be ready by September, with a high basement and porches on each unit. Mrs Minnie Crippen initiates the project, aiming for a modern city landmark. Also noted are Union Mill agent James Sturgeon assigning a new northwest Iowa territory and Governor Hughes sending a message on race track gambling and Wall Street conditions in Albany.

Minnie Crippen W. F Peterson Waterloo Chicago Wellington West Park Avenue W. FE Peterson Wellington Street Hughes Albany Regislature Wall Street

College boy ends life at Manchester

Ray Miller 20, a sophomore at Upper Town University Fayette, was found dead by his father in Manchester from a self inflicted gunshot. A note blamed ill health and stated he could no longer find happiness. He had returned home from Fayette the prior week and left debts and personal troubles as factors. Funeral arrangements await word from absent relatives.

Manchester Ray Miller GW. Miller Aneta Flhenlch Upper Town University Fayette Monuay Roy Miller

Broker Knee land Dies by Own Action in Chicago

Lorens D. Kneeland, once a senior member of the Brain brokerage Kneeland Clement and Curtin, committed suicide in Chicago on April 9 amid ill health and mounting personal pressures.

Chicago Lorens D. Kneeland Kneeland, Clement & Curtin

Well Driller Killed by Dynamite Explosion

A 23 year old well driller William Gishop of Dyeraville was killed near Centralia in Dubuque county by a premature dynamite blast during a drilling job on the Kaiser farm. Also brief notes from Milwaukee report Walter Alexander of Wausau elected Taft delegate with close race in the eighth district between George W Payne and Turigan as La Follette slate.

Dubuque Towa William Gishop Dyeraville Kaiser Farm Centralia Dubuque County Milwaukee Walter Alexander Wausau Taft

Mrs Grover Cleveland Says Husband Improvements Continue

Lakewood New Jersey April 9 Mrs Grover Cleveland comments on rumors about Mr Cleveland being ill or dead. She says he has been ill the past week but is much better and hopes to be fully restored in a few days.

Cleveland Lakewood N. J Grover Cleveland

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Jorney Phaces Roosevelt Mest Tn Ehnersea Theodore Roosevelt Hyde-Benson Runkle F. J. Rohloff OWA New Territory Con Chicago and Eldora Capitaliste Wajterloy Road Henry S. Osborne Andrew Stavenson Western Passenger Association Western James P. Har Angieoe Jowa Father Goffin Nas Lady Detroit, Mich Geo. Claw6on Board of Supervisors Fred Strickler Somel Dunkerton Ap Bridge Turcher BURCH W. F. Peterson Bedford Union Mill Flour James Sturgeon Clarion Union Mill Company M. J. Farrell Union Mill Loyals M. P. Kepford Independence Denver Colorado Mr. Kepford A. B. Keptora Jin Roy
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