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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
8
A major blaze erupted in Dubuque today when a laundry plant exploded and spread to nearby buildings including a bank and a hotel. Fire departments fought the flames from morning until 2 PM with Dyersville aid arriving late. reports warn of thousands in losses and possible loss of life.
The Atlantic and Telegraph Daily announces it will cease its money-losing weekly edition. The move ends the daily paper’s long run, leaving the Daily Democrat as the sole local publication. The paper will focus future efforts on building a strong weekly payer and reorganizing its energy.
In Davenport on August 14 the Barnum and Bailey circus plans to use grounds outside the city, with no street parades expected. The city will waive usual complimentaries, likely sending them to the court home, amid mourning at the Tatter place.
Davenport Iowa August 14 reports a saloon war with 28 bars targeted by a suit filed under T H Kemmerer leading the crusade. Attorney Neal is said to be in Mercy hospital three days and threatened with nervous prostration. County officials from Clinton and across Iowa gather for annual meetings lasting three days with entertainment features.
Washington authorities prepare strict rules for renovated butter makers to display full proprietor details and registered establishment numbers over factory doors and on packaging. A $50 annual cost and clear signage will mark each factory as a renovated butter producer, while the label must state the product as renovated butter per pound. Mrs. W. H. Matcott returns home after visiting Cedar Rapids relatives.
A man named Looney was captured at 4:30 yesterday after allegedly assaulting a girl from Keota on her way home from church. A lynching party formed but distant travel reduced plans. the accused hid under a fallen tree in a timber find. The girl’s condition is described as critical.
A Tuesday night burglary at Electric Park broke into Johnson and Nichols storage chest in the amusement area. A keystone thief rifled cigars worth 57.15 and several Zeet amokes, leaving other items untouched. The incident involved a door kick in and battering ram, with a roustabout seen nearby. Police are pursuing a named suspect, warrant expected today.
The Gide Theatre secures a contract for 1,100 lights with conduit wiring under new insurance laws. Work begins after July first, with wiring protected to prevent fires and reduce premiums. The project covers the main building with color accents and involves local firms for materials, carpentry, and painting as heavy timbers are hoisted at Waterloo.
Early details confirm a near complete interior of the new theater with August 27 opening previews. The Oak Street venue in Chicago plans a three day trial period before formal entertainment begins, featuring a fireproof design, lavatories with hot and cold water, brick walls, and planned scenery shedding to the stage.
Delegates from across the country assemble in Topeka Kansas for the eighth annual session of the National Negro Business League. Booker T. Washington will give the annual address at the formal opening with Governor Hoch and Mayor Green delivering welcome speeches. The convention continues through Saturday.
The military service school at the academy has been renamed to reflect attendance from all service branches. Since its May 1881 organization as The School of Application Infantry and Cavalry, changes have expanded the program, with captains and majors joining post Spanish-American War. Architect J G Ralston and R A Ellis travel to Ackley for a new high school building bid, while Shippey and Burk join the bidding process for heating and plumbing work.
The Hoek Inland freight depot promotes C. 8. Conn to a senior post amid announced changes. Harvey & Co. promotes from within as outer Clerk, with Cig, Migan stepping up from bill clerk. W. J. Frekeo becomes assistant cashier and Paul Goodrich takes his former position. The moves reflect faithful performance in prior roles. Nauman Co wins large order for hardwood fixtures for a Des Moines department store on its new building, the store set as the largest in the state occupying multiple floors. Myers family plans to move to Colorado for the winter season.
Elia Miller aged 81 died at home after a long illness. She had lived with her children after 1888 and previously resided with the Jane Chapin family in Memphis Indiana. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 30 PM at her late home 100 Independence avenue, with burial in Fairview cemetery. she was a Presbyterian and Baptist church member.
The deal valued at 424,909 transfers ownership of a block on East Mulberry housing a grocery store and an undertaking business. The Steely family now owns the Steely block with living rooms on the second floor and a hall on the third. Mr. Steely plans continued duties to keep busy and notes connections to several Wa tériés factories. Nearby notes mention Rev. H Bredow visiting, a Wilson family gathering, threshing underway at Ken farm, and other township happenings in August.
Waterloo adds a new Nickle Theatre called the Jewel to the amusement scene beside the Colonial Inn. It will replace a former grocery store at George Yeansy street front with moving pictures and illustrated songs as main attractions. Builders remove the front for a remodeled facade and improved display. interior will be redesigned. Owners include J. West and S. Walker of Marshalltown. Expected to open by the 22nd. Miss Boteler of Maquoketa visiting Mrs. F D Lyman this week.
Patrol reports a man named Skinner arrested after alleged theft involving worn shoes and a wagon. Claims he kept a few schooners aboard and promised to pay the balance. another youth, Victor Skinner of LaPorte, faced a separate incident attempting to deprive the rapid transit company and was involved in an earlier theft. A horse belonging to C S Chase wandered from a Franklin Street barn and was recovered after notification of the police.
Jefferson City August 14 Governor Polk commuted the death sentence of Lord Frederik Seymour Barrington, English nobleman and swindler, to life imprisonment after efforts to overturn the verdict failed. Barrington had been linked to the murder of James P. McCann, a horseman and benefactor, and faced execution before the commute was granted.
A fragmentary rural record notes farming tasks and visits in Codd township, with mentions of threshing, oats yields, and a Des Moines fair upcoming. It also reports King Edward and Emperor William meeting at Cassel with grand preparations, plus travelers and local church attendance trends.
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