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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1908

Page

5

Case is Now Dismissed State vs Steinhagen

The case State versus Edward and Louis Steinhagen, Waterloo, ended with the prosecuting witness failing to sustain positive identification to a grand jury. The county attorney urged dismissal and the jury was instructed to return a not guilty verdict. The victims, townspeople, and families faced a unique end to a high profile trial, with both defendants stating they committed no crime and would remain in Waterloo.

Edward Louis Steinhagen Dot Gillty Tos Sherman Tsadement Hai W. W. White Therfea Abn Sherman T. Mears Sharman T. Mears Fred A. Snyder I'théen Waterloo Blackhawk County Waterton Snyder State Edward and Outs Steinhegen al Bregt Mes Snyderl Faweas Informa Ion Godamas W. N. Birdsall Verty Edward Steinhagen Waa van Mndereroad S.T. Mears Law Cartner A.B. Lovejoy B. Boies Steinbagens Iity Dante Siaerth Louis Steinhagen West Firth and Blu William Shivey Louie Swaterloo

Trust deed funds Waterloo Cedar Falls rail improvements

Rapid sale of fifty year bonds secured on company property funds a 1 060 000 mortgage to refund outstanding debt and upgrade track and rolling stock. The First Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago handles the issue. Officials of Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Railway record the deed to Bolrot as financier. Bond notes number 2 000 with a 6 percent interest rate, semiannual payments. Recording fee noted as 15 60.

Waterloo Cedar, Falls Northern Railway Amada Cedar Falls Bolsot

Local Option Law Upheld in McBride Case Ruling

Springfield WV April 23 The supreme court today upheld the counties local option law for liquor. The decision affirms elections under the law and clarifies scope including interstate commerce implications. Naval veteran Commander York Noel of the US Navy is reported dead in New York.

Springfield Pu!arveme McBride Ilinois Guprante Cour New ‘York York Noel United States Navy

Eight Are Killed in Mine Blast Near Pittsburg

An explosion at Ellsworth Coal Company digs near Bilworth, Pa. left multiple miners dead or trapped with four bodies recovered today. In Washington, Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas will command the Atlantic fleet aboard the Connecticut once Evans steps down, following navy orders detaching him from duty aboard the Minnesota.

Pittsburg Ellsworth Coal Company Bilsworth Washington, D. C Navy Department Charles M. Thomas Luty Minnesota Connecticut Effert Evans

Trust Agent Sentenced in Toledo Case

William N. Cleveland, nephew of former President Grover Cleveland and partner at Huston & Cleveland, was fined 500 dollars and jailed five days for acting as a bridge trial agent. D. W W. Albright settled the Dodd claim for personal injuries at the railroad for 900 dollars without further action. Mrs Celia Phillipa has been seriously ill for the past week.

Toledo Ohio Wiliam N. Cleveland Grover Cleveland Huston & Cleveland Columbus Celia Phillipa

Allison is the Man Dea Des Moines April 28

Des Moines reports reveal a sprawling Cummins aligned machine mobilizing across Iowa to boost Senator Allison while denigrating opponents. Nomination papers for electors arrive from allies, with posters, office clerks, and propaganda campaigns flooding the state to sway voters.

Dea Moines Alison Adams Haz Allison Aling Rock Telani Road Des Moinns Atttla Cummins Wen L. EB Gin Bon Cummins Representative Sankey General Assembly John Hughes

Wreck in Light Plant Damages North Shore Electric

A light plant in North Shore was wrecked when a belt burned, causing the wheel to fly free and injure several workers. The plant and related buildings suffered extensive damage, with the facility valued at about 135000 dollars heavily damaged.

Diego Hiantotikan NorthyShore Elactric

Fire Threatens Cottages at Cape May Point

Cape May N J April 23 Fire which threatens extensive damage is burning among cottages at Cape May Point a few miles from here The place is without fire apparatus and assistance has been summoned from this city and nearby places18 summoned to help combat the blaze

Cape May N. O Cape May Point

Carrol petition signatures trigger party split in Des Moines

Filing shows Carrol gathered 16 000 signatures while Cummins forces and supporters count on different counties. Des Moines and Polk county filings exclude other signatures amid a primary clash within the party. A later item notes Nebraska lumber dealers barred from competition by a supreme court injunction. An April 23 update reports an Atlantic fleet parade in Los Angeles and a four masked robbery at the Indiana club in Hot Springs with loot estimated between 3000 and 10000 dollars.

Des Moines Apt Carrol Donera Cummins Carrall Carroll Polk County Story County Caroll Lincoln Net Nebraska Supreme Court Jvd Critchfield

Cleveland's Condition Improves Slower Than Expected

Lakewood New Jersey April 29 ex President Grover Cleveland remains at Lakewood hotel after its closure as physicians monitor his health. Guards keep watch and news on his condition is scarce while Mrs Cleveland travels between Princeton and Lakewood. Early morning reports indicate stomach trouble lingering and slower recovery than the day before.

Lakewood N. J Grover Cleveland Lakewood Hotel Cleveland Princeton

Good Roads Plan Mapped At Waterloo Convention

General committee appointed to prepare for the Good Roads Convention in August arrives in Waterloo. Prof McDonald arrives to inspect roads into Waterloo with F J Wightey C W Chapman G W Fowler Nathan Northey and H W Grout. A 20 prize contest and practical road building sessions are planned for farmers and residents. A wagon accident injures Bins Brown as another team runs away. Charles C King faces grand jury for pocketbook theft. bail set at 2000. Fred and Harry Hutson sentenced to thirty days for breaking into a Cedar Falls billiard hall.

Professor McDonald Towa Waterloo F. J. Wightey C. W. Chapman G. W. Fowler Nathan Northey H. W. Grout Prof. McDonald Board of Trade Welstead A&a Sania Thie Mr. Brown Charles C. King W. We Mopp

Forty years of service marked by Joe Gary in Reporter office

Foreman Joe Gary, veteran of the Reporter composing room, marks a twenty five year anniversary since joining as an apprentice April 23, 1883. He served continuously except for a year in the Spanish American War while remaining a reporter. Ceremony held at 1:00 pm Thursday uniting Miss Florence Ethel Young and James Peter Nelson of Cedar Falls in marriage at First Methodist church.

Joe Gary Gary Florence Ethel Young James Peter Nelson Cedar Fails Bonda First Methodist Church Frank Cole Howard Nelson Cedar Falls Misa Sadie Messenger Waverly

Bryan lauded in Illinois convention amid tariff debate

In Springfield on April 23 Morris urged Democrats to unite behind Bryan likening him to Washington and Lincoln. He attacked the Republicans over tariff while vowing a wise revision in the interest of labor, capital, and commerce. Delegates spoke of victory, while three candidates for governor campaigned openly. In Washington the president sent several nominations to the Senate including Purdy and Cowles.

Springfield Se Morris Republican Party Democratic Party Tabor Bryan Washington Lincoln United Titania Frea P. Morris Watecka Dougton Pattison Freeport James Hamilton Lewis John P. McGeorty Chicago al Af Cook County Senate United States District of Monnagota Milton Dwight Purdy William §. Cowles Indianapolis Robert H. Bryson

Thaw hearing set for May 9 in habeas corpus case

New York April 23 Justice Mors Schauser in White Plains granted a writ of habeas corpus for Harry K Thaw. Writ returns May 9 at a special term before Justice Morahanger at Poughkeepsie. Thaw to be produced from Matteawan State Hospital. petition outlines events from the Stanford White shooting through his commitment, alleging illegal restraint of liberty. Also reports a lynching in California with Joseph Simpson killing James Arnold, then being mobbed in Bidgo.

New York Mors Schauser Supreme Court White Plains James G. Graham Harry K. Thaw Aslo Morahanger Poughkeepsie State Hospital For Matteawan Thaw Stanford ‘White Madleswan Fitzpatrick

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Tee Steinhagen Iirst West Third Locust RAPID Feaysit Places Trust Louie Bolrot First “Trust ® and Savings Bank of Illinois Supreme* Court Thia Command Atlantic Fleet B. F. Carrol Los Angeles Rob&hed Hot Springs Ark Indiana Club Scot Roads Committee Tion Ada Young Nelson Union Depot Syndicate Theatre Ie United Slayer California Cal Joseph Simpson James Arnold Bkidoo
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