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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
5
Naples April 12 Reports indicate about five thousand houses partly or wholly destroyed by lava and ash. Lava cooling on all sides. ash rain diminishing as main crater gradually reemerges. Conditions improve on the Mediterranean side, with faint denotations still heard.
In New York on April 12 the coal operators and United Mine Workers representatives agreed to amend their proposal. They call for an agreement with anthracite mine workers instead of the United Mine Workers, extend the assessment to all willing employees, and propose filling any commission vacancy by President Roosevelt while accepting the anthracite strike commission. The conference adjourned, subject to call from chairs Mitchell and Baer.
James A Bailey known showman and former Barnum Bailey partner died at his Mount Vernon home Wednesday from erysipelas. Bailey, second only to his famed partner, was regarded as one of the great exponents of the art in the profession.
At Mrs. W. G. Goodwin home in Laporte this evening, Miss Audry Goodwin will wed Roy Holst of Vinton in a ceremony by Rev. Fred W. Willis. The couple will reside in Vinton where Holst is in business. out-of-town guests include Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Lichty of Waterloo.
Dowie today denied reports of a settlement with the Voliva faction and said he would pursue a legal contest to regain his property. His advisor, however, spoke of prospects for adjustment without litigation. Also noted are Maundy Thursday rites by Emperor Franz Joseph for twelve aged men and a House Labor Committee move to ban interstate trade in prison made goods.
Waterloo friends fear for Bruce Davis later reported in Florence and Naples as Mount Vesuvius erupts with lava and ash. Naples shelters about 50 000 refugees while Pompeii’s fate looms. Davis plans two more years in Europe before returning to Oberlin College as professor.
Gov. Pennypacker announced that the Commonwealth recovered over one million dollars in public funds deposited at the Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny after its failure. The funds were on deposit when the bank failed and are now restored to state accounts.
Washington notes a House Committee favors a direct election of senators by the people and lengthening House terms to four years via constitutional amendments. G C Lamson plans baths in his Commercial and West Fourth streets building basement for baseball team use, replacing YMCA facilities nearby for convenience.
The daily practice session lists thirteen men with two veterans pitchers Schooler and Evans. New infielders Walker and Lavelle impress, while Cogburn and Hutehteen show promise. Manager Frisbie plans early games with Des Moines and seeks fan name ideas.
Fred Mullan, son of Ash and Mist W. Mullan, longtime Waterloo natives, vanished in Fort Dodge after leaving a Lewis Organic store early Gallivony morning. Police were not alerted immediately, the family fears foul play, and investigations focus on his recent return from Pomeroy where he worked. His mother remains distraught as relatives and friends support her in the search.
The Reporter will publish Easter programs for church services. Copy is due by Friday night to be processed for Saturday. Notices arriving by 12 o clock Saturday morning risk being crowded out. L A to O R C will hold regular meeting Friday April 15 at 2 30 sharp.
Roy Nichols has signed a lease to run the Sans Souci hotel and will open the resort in the first or second week of June with Mrs Nichols returning May 15 to assist. John McIntyre will manage boat livery for the season with boats ready to rent next Sunday. R. E. Peterson will likely manage the park refreshment business, and has also served as stage manager at the Electric theatre.
Carrie Durns files for divorce from Calvin J. Durns alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple’s disputes, including custody of their son Sterling Paul, led to a temporary separation and Mrs. Durns to stay with her parents as the case advances to the supreme court on a civil appeal arising from a Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railway matter.
Washington April 22 arguments began today before the senate committee on elections in the Smoot case after a three year inquiry into his right to retain his seat. Former Secretary John G. Carlisle opened for the protestants, to be followed by A. S. Worthington for Sracat. The Claymore stock farm, one of the largest in the county, was sold to Mary Gray Kayne of Cook county Illinois for 84500. The farm lies in northwest Waslington township and sections 27 and 28, Union township. The deed bears Henry E. Clay president and Joseph B. Clay secretary. Irving Willard Spurr, a photographer from Des Moines, plans a new Waterloo studio opening May 1. Will Kashet, laid up with appendicitis, has taken work at Mason grocery.
Mrs Ann Hyndman died of heart failure after attending the funeral of Matt Vasey in Grundy County. She traveled from Paykereburg to Parkerburg for the service, fell ill on return and died about an hour later at home of Mrs Marla Wollay. Funeral services and burial planned in Parkersburg. Matt Vasey died Saturday at 66 after a long illness, leaving three brothers and three sisters. He was a lifelong farmer, moved to the area a decade ago, services held yesterday by Rev J L Black at the Prat M. L church. interment in the Elmly cemetery.
Emma Allayta wife of Lawrence Allarty and cousin Charles Klinger faced adultery charges. Emma was released after husband declined prosecution for their child. Charles Klinger waived hearing and was bound over to September term. Husband set bail at $200. no surety.
Miss Lillian Pines and J W Weathers of Waterloo plan a hallelujah wedding at the Salvation Army hall on East Fifth Street Wednesday at 8:00 pm. Major John Smith will officiate. the ceremony will be followed by a praise meeting and prayer service. The couple will wear the distinction of Waterloo residents united in a hallelujah wedding.
Indianapolis April 12 At the second session of the Republican state convention the resolutions committee report was adopted unanimously Charles B Landis was named permanent chairman Oscar Hadley of Danville was nominated for treasurer on the second ballot The slate nominated by acclamation includes Secretary of State Fred Sims Frankfort auditor John C Bhi jielmer Washington attorney general James Bingham Munele state senator James J Stubbs Indianapolis judge of the supreme court James H Jordan Martinsville
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