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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1907
Page
5
Des Moines and Des Moines banks win tax exemption for government bonds held as capital by banks. In Norfolk, a young woman narrowly escapes mob violence after a man hugs her on the street. a plucky attempt to rescue the girl averts lynching.
Col Samuel Colt is the leading Republican candidate for the United States Senate. The committee urged all Republican members of the General Assembly to vote for Colt, who has held a party majority throughout the deadlock. Though not binding, the committee’s action suggests the deadlock may end tomorrow with Colt likely to be elected.
April 22 in Menominee Wisconsin the Episcopal church burned completely while a high wind spread flames to the Baptist church and nearby residence. Fireman Connors and Sam Cearfoss were injured as the Martinette switch crews aided. A spectator suffered severe burns from embers and a garment fire. Origin of the blaze unknown.
Washington reports from Central America indicate peace talks at Amapala have stalled and fear renewed fighting looms. The barrier is Nicaragua's insistence that Salvador be held responsible for the incident, a condition not acceptable to the other side.
Pacific Mail steamer Mongolia ran aground off Nagato province amid reefs after attempting to avoid a sailing ship collision. No loss of life reported, crew unharmed. Damage to hull unclear. April 22. Tokio report.
Benedict Gimbel, a wealthy Philadelphia merchant, died early today from self inflicted cuts after being arrested on a serious charge. He slit his throat and wrists with broken glass in Hoboken, ending his alleged case in a dramatic fatality.
In Lodz on April 22 nationalists captured a socialist killer of a fifteen year old girl. They took the prisoner to the city outskirts, tried him and hanged him, inaugurating lynch law to end socialistic outrages.
A jury in the Abraham Ruef extortion case was completed this afternoon in San Francisco. The Fairbanks home at 127 Adams Street was quarantined today due to a family member suffering from measles.
Various death notices from Waterloo and nearby regions report T J Berman dying at Presbyterian hospital after spinal and kidney trouble, Della Anderson succumbing to tonsillitis, August Ketwig's tubercular death at 311 Oneida, and Jensen baby Eleanor Christing Jensen dying of pneumonia. Other items note family details, funeral plans, and local social events.
Elizabeth Miller of Waterloo passes after long illness at 6 40 PM. Survived by husband John Nauman, Kilnger and Lows Miner children. brother Thierer in Yves. sister Fred Herman of Waterloo. Funeral Tuesday 10 AM from Catholic Church Fairbank. Meantime, Uzelac the Austrian pursued relatives rumored dead in Ells Iowa wreck. Rail laborers and International Correspondence Schools speaker visit Waterloo.
J T Eckard, a Waterloo brakeman on the Illinois Central freight between this city and Fort Dodge, was badly injured Sunday in Webster City when his feet were pulled from his shoes by an interlocking switch gear as he attempted to grasp the caboose of a moving freight. He was dragged briefly before freeing himself and was taken to Webster City hospital where he received treatment for bruises and possible internal injuries. R S Harker, railroad Y M C A secretary, went to Webster City to check on his condition.
Dr J J Shirk died at his Nashua home after a long illness from Bright’s disease and heart trouble. Born February 17 1826 in Pennsylvania he moved to Freeport and Chickasaw county before settling in Nashua 28 years ago. He married Miss Pheebe Stocks in 1849 and had twelve children, two living. A Civil War veteran and veterinary surgeon he led the G A R post, now mourned as a respected citizen. Funeral held at M E church with Rev A W Smith officiating. interment Greenwood cemetery. R R Walte aided in fighting a field fire near town after wind-driven flames spread from a straw stack.
Marehalltown on April 22 reports Kewin Ferris arrested at Bern stein Bros. saloon and sent to detention hospital for smallpox exposure. City physician Chesire orders the saloon closed for disinfection and vaccination of exposed. Ferris, about 25, had spent days in town saloons after leaving a camp near Tama. M B Kepler of New Hampton visits Waterloo.
A gas tank explosion at the Krueger Auto Co garage in Waterloo Sunday afternoon injured three men, toppled an automobile, and shattered the building front. Frank Blum of Milwaukee, Bart Homan formerly of Ripon, and Frederick Streich suffered cuts and bruises, with Blum rendered unconscious. The blast sent workers scrambling as plans for a joint rate agreement discussion with railroads were set for 8:00 p.m. and Waterloo capitalists prepared a statement for Des Moines. City residents and railroad officials had gathered in Chicago meetings to consider a proposal shifting freight costs to shippers.
A report states Lawrence Fullerton is in serious condition with hemorrhage amid an emergency medical situation. Officials say responders arrived quickly and transported him to a hospital for treatment. Further updates are expected as doctors assess his injuries and stability.
Lawrence Fullerton, aged 19, returned home from six months in Arizona after suffering hemorrhages of the lungs from athletic exertion at Shattuck Military Academy. He traveled by special Pullman with his parents and Dr. Brown, showing little hope but improving slightly. He plans a warmer room and fresh air at home as Iowa warms, while a new three story brick block rises on East Fifth Street, with a $2000 heating plant for multiple buildings.
Official acceptance of a joint Rock Island and Great Western union depot at West Fourth Street, Waterloo, with tracks widened to allow parallel operation. The plan, formalized by Chicago negotiators, aims for immediate remodeling and shared use. Vera Reber recovered from measles at her Waterloo home.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for friends neighbors and floral offerings after a bereavement. Signed by J Simonson and Mr and Mrs Hartles, with Raw Johnston leaving for Independence for a short visit stood.
In Laporte April 22 a dramatic elopement involving Miss Dot Pang and Howard Edell, a local restaurant worker, drew strong city talk. The couple reportedly climbed a shed back of Hotel Terry leaped to the second floor window to claim Miss Pang’s belongings and depart, later sighted in Cedar Rapids. Pang, formerly of Cedar Rapids, had moved to Laporte three months prior for work at the Terry.
Saturday night a fire damaged Rev G W Hinkle's rooms at 523 Limetrees, threatening his library of 2000 to 2200 volumes valued around 5000 dollars. Firemen sprayed chemical suppressants, saved the study without water, preventing greater loss and earning praise from occupants and Rev Hinkle.
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