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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
5
Authorities begin take over to fix responsibility for the riot sparked by the coroner inquest into Lent Burton’s death. Troop withdrawal follows, leaving the Seventh infantry as the main guard as unrest alarms persist. Lopez prepares to testify to the grand jury about mob leaders while white and negro clashes ease at the Tuxhorn mine.
Peoria Alabama August 20 two nurses guarding a tuberculosis tent in Dar ionville saved a general slaughter when patient Max Sippelberger concealed a heavy hammer in his bed and struck William Finney fracturing the skull. Finney is not expected to recover.
Marshalltown, Aug 20 Special G A Esterbrook a prominent citizen and Republican politician of this city died this morning unexpectedly He was a brother of Mrs M A Parker of Waterloo who has been notified along with other relatives Funeral services will be held here on Sunday afternoon The Misses Ora Cook and Mabel Parish of Shelby and Cedar Falls and Mr Ariel Parish of Cedar Falls were visitors in Waterloo this morning.
Members of the royal commission on care and control of feeble minded who visited the United States report that American systems for handling the unfortunates are more advanced and successful than those in Great Britain. They praise lunatic asylums as better designed, cheaper to build, and more effectively run in the United States.
Lincoln Nebraska August 20 The Minnesota state democratic convention renominated Governor Johnson for a third term, a move Bryan calls strongly boosting the national ticket in that state He congratulates Johnson and warns against further experiments after an eastern newspaper man was injured riding a trick mule sent to Bryan by the Minnesota Agricultural Society Mascot in Disgrace was involved as the mule pulled a grass cutter at Bryan's home keeping the correspondent confined to bed.
W H Taft expresses interest and pleasure at J S Sherman accept ance remarks deeming Roosevelt policy issues decisive in the coming election. Virginia Republicans plan multi train arrivals for Taft speech while Oyster Bay hosts luncheon guests including Sherman and Hitchcock. A race-winning American automobile team and Walter Wellman glimpse shared with the president amid North Pole plans. Mrs Philip C Hanna, wife of the Mexican district’s consul general and former Des Moines woman, dies in El Paso. A westbound Lake Shore freight collision near Laporte injures no one but signals possible wreck attempt. Denver hosts the second annual meeting of National Organization of Attorney Generals led by Hadley.
A well to do young business man was caught stealing sweet corn from a local field near the city. He hauled ears to town in his auto and sold them to grocery stores. The corn belonged to the Canning company through seed supplier KH, with farmer contracts. The farmer had noticed repeated auto trips to the field and later traced sales to several stores, revealing a longer pattern of theft and planned future deliveries.
Evangelical and United Evangelical factions discuss reunion at a state Young People’s Alliance meeting. Officers elected include Lang, Faust, Knoche, Pfund, Engle, and Schluter as leaders. a camp meeting and religious activities follow with multiple sermons and bilingual services. Catholic prelates gather in Rochester for anniversary celebrations.
Aug 20 Sydney reports the arrival of American battleships for a visit. Admirals and captains will call on Lord Northcote and Sir Harry Rawson, with a public reception and official landing planned for tomorrow. The governor gave a dinner tonight and Australians celebrated a holiday mood.
Local baseball enthusiasts plan a chartered trip to Burlington to see Waterloo play Burlington next Wednesday. They hope to secure a reduced rate from the usual six dollars, possibly arrange a full train and separate rates for interested town residents, with music to accompany the party if the charter proceeds.
A Waterloo Central Association left fielder Jim Lewis will move to the Sioux City Western League club managed by Ducky Holmes at season end. The transfer price rumored to be between 60 and 700 dollars remains undisclosed. Other brief items include appointments, shipments of stoves, a baby’s death, and a dwelling contract in Ralston.
Nellie Call and Archie Brett of Waterloo wed on a platform on Cedar Falls main street during the harvest home festival. Rev Hildebrand officiated as hundreds watched. A $200 gold wag was presented on a decorated platter after the ceremony. The couple rode in the carnival parade and visited festival attractions with the parade entourage.
Messie J. BE DeWitt and W. S. Brown of Manchester bought the R. J. Belt store stock and took immediate possession. The buyers, young merchants with substantial experience, plan a wide business footprint and will move forward with a large Nebraska farm plus cash, aiming to aid a spouse's health and expand westward commerce.
Waterloo hosts Masonic events with Grand Officers arriving for state Grand Chapter meetings October 6 to 9. Local lodge prepares tonight August 20 for Mark Master degree work as part of statewide ceremonies expected to draw large attendance.
Commissioner McDonald of the Iowa Roads Commission arrives from Amca to inspect roads entered in the Good Roads contest for a two hundred dollar prize. The board of trade funds muttomobiles to depart at 2:00 PM for a tour of improvements, including Newell street road once rough with sand. Mrs. John Steele left for Rock Valley to attend a golden wedding.
Mrs Isabel Wardwell widow of the late General David Wardwell was brought back to Los Angeles on a Southern Pacific train. She was found in a hospital compartment and taken to a contagion ward in poor health with signs of mental disorder. Authorities believe she did not escape Arizona custody and she resisted leaving her husband’s grave tomb in Bisbee before a Benson train ride.
Chicago aug twenty further action to be taken in the case of Mrs Emily Rockwell Chadbourne the alleged smuggler of eighty six thousand dollars in art treasures belonging to Mrs Jack Gardney of Boston. District Attorney Sims currently holds the property as the department of justice weighs further action. If criminal charges follow a conspiracy between Mrs Gardner Mrs Chadbourne and another woman may be alleged. The statute on conspiracy carries a penalty up to ten thousand dollars fine or two years in prison or both.
Chicago Aug 20 Myron J Carpenter formerly president of Chicago and Eastern Wilhel railroad was appointed receiver for Southern Indiana railroad by Federal Judge Kohlsaat. Petitions of extension were filed by Chicago Southern stating requests to extend receivership to that road. Hearing continued to Aug 22. Receivership aims to conserve credit and assets amid Industrial loan mood. Walsh banks and J R Walsh Co not said to be unfavorably affected.
Eighty eight thoroughbred horses valued at half a million dollars, owned by J. B. Haggin and James R. Keene, were shipped by steamer to Buenos Ayres. Special stalls were built on deck with a track for exercise in calm weather. The move is linked to a downturn in racing after anti gambling laws. Plans go to chief in Chicago as Bryan conference set for Saturday to approve campaign direction and schedule meetings with the national committee and candidates.
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