Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Semi Weekly Reporter in Waterloo, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1906

Page

2

Sveaborg Mutiny Reported Ended

Reports from Helsingfors and St Petersburg describe unrest at Sveaborg with rumors of surrender and mutiny quelled or subdued. Telegraph damage and wireless updates hinder confirmation while authorities brace Cronstadt and interior routes against further revolt. Several ships reportedly mutinous or confined, with officers maintaining control at sea bases.

Heleingfors Sveaborg Helsingfors St Petersburg St. Petersburg Lelaw

White Fling Hoisted on One Fort in Helsingfors War News

In Helsingfors Aug 2 crowds watched columns of smoke from the forts while trade in the harbor was prohibited and normal traffic resumed to St Petersburg. The Red Guard and Black Hundred figures tied to revolutionary actions loom large in the cited reports with assassination claims and battles near the Fredericksberg station. In Michigan 1400 Quincy mine sinkers rejected a 6 percent wage offer, demanding 10 percent.

Helsingfors Petersburg Reda Kilkanak Ryttyhie Paris Edmond Rousse Red Guard Vredericksberg St. Petersburg Slava Houghton, Mich Quincy Mine Simil

Ambassador White Held Up By Italian Customs

New York Aug. 2 A cable dispatch says United States ambassador to Italy Ty White faced a tense customs stop at Cortina near the Austrian border. Officials demanded inspection of baggage, White cited exemption, a heated dispute followed. He telegraphed the foreign minister. the absence of the minister led to intervention by Under Secretary Sompile Quay who ordered the customs house at Sun Vite to admit the ambassador unmolested.

New York Versid Venlée Ty White United States Italy Trullin Cor Ann Vieve Cortina White Rowe Iack Sixnor Sompile Quay Sffair Sun Vite

Tragedy at Charlotte wedding ends in murder

Ay M Brown, bridegroom from Bessemer City, was shot and killed by John M Kincaid at a railway station in Charlotte. The couple planned a Danville honeymoon after a ceremony with Bettie Perry. Kincaid fired a pistol as Brown was led to a room, leaving Brown dead and Kincaid with a smoking gun. Brown allegedly betrayed Kincaid, whose sister had recent marriage plans with Brown.

Brown Kineaid Kincald Aho

Cummins, Perkins Face Off At Republican Convention

The Iowa Republican state convention in Des Moines opened amid expectations of turmoil but settled with Cummins securing control after credentials were approved. Cummins led 928 to 603 for Perkins and 104 for Rathbun, with Garst as temporary chair and a platform endorsing Republican supremacy. Perkins and Cummins spoke to the assembled delegates, praising the party.

Albert B. Cuidling Mantas Horace NM Towner Tnt Cummins Perking Rathburn Perkins Rathbun B. Wr. Carrall W. W. Morrow H. W. Byers B. “McLean John C. Sherwin John F. Riggs Supreme Court John C. Crockett W.W. Cornwill W. L. Taton David T. Palmer Cum

Will Investigate Jobn Dietz Commission to Probe City Turmoil

Milwaukee August 2 Governor Davidson plans to appoint a commission to investigate the Cameron dam situation. He says troops are not now planned and will depend on the commission report. Dietz evades civil papers while a sheriff’s posse has pursued him for an assault with intent to kill.

Davidson Wisconsin Dietz Milwaukee Uanerally Cameron Dam Distz Dpavidson Mdi Ie “Gu Shriff

Noted Geographer Depa Dies at 67 in Washington

Washington August 2 Professor A B Thompson of the United States Geological Survey a noted geographer is dead aged 67. He had been connected with the survey since 1882.

Depa Washington A. B.thompson United States Geological Survey

American Catholic Saeteries Meeting Planned in Indianapolis

A summary of scattered items reports the American Federation of Catholic Saeteries planning a meeting in Indianapolis next year and mentions other global and national notes including a dental society session in Europe, Wilson travel news, labor strikes and unrest, Roosevelt declining a Chicago trip, royal arrivals at Cowes, allegations about Mrs Stanford White, cholera cases in Madrid, and related early 20th century events.

American Federation of Catholic Saeteries Indianapolis Amnaga American Dental Society of Fun Lerdin Secrptary Wilson Eastern Lousger Ansattack Wwork Rockland United States Leyte Roosevelt Chicago Court House Alfonso Queen Victoria Lave Cowes Isle of Wish Stanford “White Orie Europe Madrid

Platform Declaration on Tariff and Republican Unity

The convention adopts a platform praising Republican achievements and President Roosevelt, endorsing Governor Cummins, and pledging party unity for primaries and anti corporate influence. It supports a protective tariff system, aiming to boost domestic industries, widen markets, ensure fair wages, and oppose foreign control and domestic monopoly. The text calls for timely tariff adjustments to address changing conditions and condemns untoward assaults on the system.

Republican Party Roosevelt Cummins Unite States

Trade Policy and Honors in Republican Stance

The passage supports a protective system aligned with industrial and commercial growth and favors reciprocity championed by Blaine McKinley and Roosevelt as in GOP platforms. It pays tribute to the late Representative Henderson and extends greetings to Senator Allison, lamenting his absence for his valued counsel.

Japan Blaine McKinley Roosevelt Henderson Fpr Allison

Richmond woman shoots would be officer at home

Edward O Reed, a 37 year old machinist, was shot and killed by Mrs William J Sincoke at her Richmond Indiana home. Sincoke, whose husband was away, says Reed attacked her and she fired three times in self defense striking him in the breast and killing him. Reed had been troubling her for some time according to the wife.

Richmond Ind Edward O Reed William J) Sincoke Reed Duly Ao Sincoke

Tragedy in a Boarding House at Roth Island

A Havana man Henry Deckard, 45, killed his wife, about 40, in a boarding house. The couple, missing for days, were found dead in bed with Deckard holding a revolver to his ear. Local police found a few personal items but no clear identities. a message from Havana lodge of Pythias addressed to Henry Deckard was found.

Roth Island Henry Deckard Havana Til Lodge Pythias

Snake in Hen Egg Discovered In Michigan Village

In Hutchinson area near Hanover Michigan a tiny white snake was found inside a hen egg. The creature four inches long with a white body and dark head was preserved in alcohol. Hutchins plans to donate the specimen to Al Dion College for his daughter Edith. In Sault Ste Marie Michigan a 25 year old cigar clerk named Ernest Bratt, driven insane by religion, jumped from the deck of the Saronic, held a prayer service, then leaped into Lake Superior.

Wackson Mich Sirs J. Weslton Hutching Hanover Hutchins Rhode Island Agricultural College Sr. F. &. Wilson al- Dion Colege Edith Sault Ste. Maris Ernest Bratt Saronic Lake Superior

Burglar Escapes Jail As Trusty Worker

Springfield Aug 2 Ross Fullmer arrested for burglaries from last year escaped county jail by posing as a trusty helper at dinner. The jailer did not notice and Fullmer walked out amid confusion. In Washington Aug 2 the navy department says no plan to increase the legation guard at Peking. Marines there will be relieved, not reinforced.

Springfield Ross Fullmer Fullmer Legation Guard Washington Navy Peking Department

Infant Smothered While Asleep Near Nashville

Roashville Indiana August 2 infant child of Mr and Mrs Harry Ander o say near Tiselty smothered while asleep beside its mother.

Roashville Ind Jelild Harry Ander Tiselty

Rate Law Discussed by Commerce Board and Railways

Washington August 2 railway officials and the interstate commerce commission held a two and a half hour conference on the new rate law. A six member committee was to confer again, with a commission sub committee to aid uniformity. Knapp stated the commission cannot rule until the new law takes effect and the full commission meets.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Artich Cartiers

Smutal Murder Near Rock Springs Involving Miners

Two Black miners from Providence were halted on a road near Rock Springs by two men with rifles and shot multiple times. One escaped seriously wounded, the other died soon after. Harvey Springer and Bob Hail, miners union members, were arrested and jailed in Morganfield. A farmer recalled the attackers stopped the buggy, asked about Sturgia work for West Kentucky Coal, and then fired. Prince and Princess Cantacuzene returned to the United States and will spend the summer in Chicago. They arrived aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and were escorted by relatives. The July 1906 government monthly statement shows receipts at 52,208,852 and expenditures at 65,813,721, leaving a deficit of 13,604,?

Sturgis Providence Rock Springs Harvey Springer Bob Hail Miners’ Union Morganfield Saya Sturgia West Kentucky Coal Company Prince Princess Cantacuzene Chicago Prinse Gesa Michael Cantacuzene United States Prince Lira Bertha Tid Dountey Potter Palmer Frederick D. Granth

The House of a Thousand Candles in Seasonal Drama

Theatrical notes reveal Sarah Bernhardt diet details influence some productions. Robert Hilliard, star of The Girl of the Golden West, returns to vaudeville. Mrs Patrick Campbell plans a U.S. tour season with new drama. R F Outcault known for The Yellow Kid and Buster Brown joins for a short run. Paul M Potter to write a Lillian Russell comedy based on La Bonheur Mesdemes, titled Barb ar a s Millions.

Buster Brown Faudeville Paul M. Potter Lillian Russell Francis de Crourset Barbara

Baseball Notes Highlight Slugging and Fielding Feats

BASE HITS Dutch Schaefer Detroit second baseman hits first pitch often and makes routine outs. Beanion Brooklyn ranks as wildest pitcher. Stetny Chicago fans see improvement. Home Run Jos Marshall of St. Louis Nationals returns as a strong left fielder with slow foot speed. Cleveland third baseman Bradley stars by playing 30 games without an error in a 32 game season.

Dutch Schaefer Detroit Mord Ortess Beanion Brooklyn Bush Philadephia Harry Steinfeldt

Many Would Be Chaplains in Navy Service

Washington notice says a published paragraph claiming a lack of spiritual advisers for ships and stations triggered many letters from ministers and others seeking chaplain roles. At New London Connecticut the marine corps is reconstructing barracks to make it a main training site for marines destined for ship duty.

Washington Navy Department New London Marine Corps Tts Antapolis Naval Academy

Foggy Weather Cripples Boston Resort Trade

Aug 2 Boston reports unprecedented fog and cold spell hurt coastal business. Hotels shut, tourists scarce, and coastwise travel slowed as government records fail to show similar cold and fog in eighteen years.

Boston

Arcadia Missourt Assembly Promotes Rural Life Revival

The Arcadia movement in Missouri aims to restore independence by promoting simple living away from city life. Organizer Robertus Love leads the effort, with August 18 marking the first encampment. Professor Bawing Bell Davis of Rutgers backs the project. he and his son Donald took a walking tour toward the Adirondacks after a typhoid recovery.

Arcadia Missourt Arcadia Assembly Mms Sonri Missouri Farmers’ Herald Robertus Love le Hoboken Kalamazoo John Burroughe Bawing Bell Davis Rutgers Colleg New Brunswick N.J Donald Adirondacks Call Leze New York Tribune Davis

Birds Nest Locations Defy Seclusion Notion

Birds build in noisy visible spots as proven by a sparrow nest found in an electric light on the Themes embankment in London. The ramp nearby was lighted and open in all directions. The report notes birds seek suitable sites regardless of noise or visibility.

Embankment London

Illino is Central 1 Omaha and Sioux City Train Schedule

Rail timetable details list trains 93 94 408 405 491 492 425 492W and connections between Waterloo Fort Dodge Dubuque Chicago St Paul Albert Lea and Watertown daily service with some Sunday suspensions. notes include arrival and departure times, manifest counts, and adjustments for northbound and southbound routes.

Omaha Sioux City Dodge Bath Dubuaus Fort Dodge Traio Waterloo Waterton Dubuque Chi St. Paul Lim Alburt Lea Pama Albert Lea Gt. Paul Expreaa Albert Lea Way Pau St-Paul End Chicago Lane Albert le St Pau Albert ‘Lea

Right Road to Chicago and St Louis Limited schedule

Rail schedule for C.R. LOP Cedar Rapide Division lists trains including No 20 Chicago and St Louis Limited stopping only at major points daily at 3 am and 4 40 pm for No d St Louis Mail and Mx Breas, No 72 Way Freight Sundays, No 19 Twin City Limited with important point tops, No 7 Express, No 47 Rockford Passenger, No 99 Bust Freight carrying passengers between stations with limited stops.

Cedar Rapide Division Chicago Omaha Stouis Dee Yar Memphis Colorado Springs Peoria Fort Worth St Joseph St. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Chicago and St Louis Limited Bn Tom Sundey St Louis Mail Mx Breas Daly Twin City Limited Dif Ory Ereeveres Ney Rockford Diey Ontop Bt Joe K C. Limited Weat K. C. Mail Chi St Weat St .West C-Seres

Rail routes and connections announced for regional lines

Waterloo Cedar Falls 4 Northern Railway details shown with connections at Waverly to the Chicago Great Western and at Denver Junction to the same network toward Omaha. No. 44 and No. 46 indicate westbound links from various points. CG and G W lines noted. H EIGHMEY promotes services with contact line for bookings.

Waverly Omaha Denver C.G. W G. W North Bound Sun Tms Cedar Falls Waterloo Laagow Iss Bremerss Fass Pass Dail Ds Bremer enVer Glasgow Godar Falls

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anrioady Sutp Ie Berott Crouatadt Tle Finland Cronstadt Reaborg Bible Stiif Cronstaat Marine Barracks Blaick “Hundred Toysai Mleezar Ited Tao Iowa Contesta Acospta Des Moines Aus Culmins Will Jobn Dietz Kaplat Galliopolis Henry St. Stanley Cincinnati Carnegie Indianapothis A& Jetter Andrew Carnegie Grand Army Columbus Carnegie Library Nue Dasterd Getc Toby Deckard Commerce Board and Railways Man Kregrox Minore Dew Illinois Central Chicago Express St Paul and Chi C.r.lop C. G.W. Railway Northern Railway H. Eighmey
Search Courier

Search the Semi Weekly Reporter Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Semi Weekly Reporter?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication