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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
5
James H. Bhumaker former Harrisburg public buildings chief says he will confess to all in a statewide funds misappropriation case. He alleges high officials engineered a treasury shortage cover up as trials loom in September.
New York reports a 1000 machinists strike looming with a 25 cent daily wage increase demand. Employers must answer by noon. a refusal will trigger immediate strike action. Also notes Mills Brothers & Company failure to meet stock exchange expectations and Empress Augusta Victoria injury, plus a Waterloo wedding of Jerry Rolling and Clara Belle Kegley.
Secretary of Interior Garfield and Secretary Taft met in Lexington Kentucky arriving late at night and holding a private conference with no formal statement issued. Taft spoke at Phoenix hotel reception and later at the auditorium about the race question as Democrats and Republicans gathered.
The Central Bank, previously planning a new building on East Fourth Street, purchased the A. W. Hata block near the business district. The two story brick property, formerly a meat market, will be remodeled for the bank after carpenters commence work. A relocation is expected around the first of next month.
A shrewd hobo posed as a William's greenhouse rep and offered a new fern variety for a quarter to a Logan Avenue resident. Ferns were wrapped in wet paper and appeared valuable, but once unwrapped the package contained common weeds, undermining the lady's fern garden effort.
DC Lindner returns to Atlantic after visiting in Mississippi Martindale of Reinbeck improving after appendicitis Vienna bakery addition foundation started excavators finished Church of God camp meetings attract attendees Mrs M J Moora of Racket store returns from Indianola ill relatives mother improving father critical Barton attends sister Pearl Barton marriage to Frank Hunt at Clarksville short honeymoon trip to Minneapolis couple to settle on groom farm Licensed marriages Guy Lowman and Lynne Barnum O L Austin returns to Chicago Veasey and Bryant visit then travel home
Webster City awaits the Mackown case, with attorney D C Chase arguing indictments may be illegal and a New York witness crucial. Defense hinges on faulty drafting and the witness’s possible failure to testify, as October court convenes amid expected preliminary motions.
Bozeman Montana August 22 floral displays fill the city skyline with 80 elaborate decorations at the sweet pea carnival. Hundreds visit from out of town including many Elks attending their state convention bundled among other blooms.
Mrs Elizabeth Allen of this city learns through a Connecticut company that $5,000 is due on her late husband Mr Allen life policy. He died seventeen years ago and she believed the policy lapsed. The Perth Ontario family moved to Waterloo area ten years ago and the find-through-postmaster trace led to the widow. The money will aid Mrs Allen's limited means as the insurance company finally pays the claim.
The body of Guy H. Dewey, a telegraph operator, arrived from the Philippines and was sent to Waterloo. Burial is set for Friday at Kimwood cemetery at 3:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at the grave conducted by Rev. Frank Cole. The Women's Relief Corps and local relatives attend, with W. A. G. honor flag service. Dewey’s wife and children reside in Memphis, and he had brothers A J and R H Dewey.
London reports William Marconi states the wireless service between England and Canada will be commercial and usable for public messages within weeks. Sun interference overcome. messages between Clifton Ireland and Cape Breton Canada tested. Rates published: 10 cents per word plus land charges for ordinary, 6 cents for press messages. Also note Wappella County Old Settlers to hold two day meeting at Agency in August 1908 with dates to be set.
The piece argues that five wells would not suffice to supply over 100,000 residents and defends the practical solution against objections. Two workers suffer injuries at plants this week: J Ridpath loses skin from fingers in a saw accident and F W Kennedy injures a hand in a separate incident. Mrs. P W Junger visits Charley City this week.
The Times Tribune faces criticism over its interpretation of a proposed water franchise. Advocates argue meters help homeowners see usage and cut waste, while opponents warn universal metering would slash residential revenue and raise fixed costs. Also reports divorce petitions detail Etta Edgerton’s claims against Frank Edgerton amid family hardship.
Chicago Aug 22 The government plans to file antitrust proceedings against the International Harvester Company next week. It is alleged the trust monopolizes farm machinery, fixing prices across factories and using similar tactics as Standard Oil to crush independent competitors. The suit seeks to show control of at least seventy percent of reapers mowers and related outputs, violating the Sherman Act.
A Western Passenger association meeting today presented recommendations to curb travel costs and improve service. Key proposals include interchangeable baggage and mileage books, a 2 cent per mile rate for a 2000 mile book, a 1900 mile book at 20 dollars, and withdrawal of overpriced credential forms from sale across states.
Dunkerton Iowa August 22 special report describes a double wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Hehrildt eight miles northeast of here. The couples are Miss Wilhelmina Manske Waterloo and Mr Theodora Schmidt Dunkerton with Miss Anna Behmtidt Dunkerton and John Eickelberg Waterloo. The Rev R Phieler officiated at the Evangelical church. Fifty families attended the ceremony and wedding feast. The newlyweds will reside in Waterloo and on a five acre tract at the parents’ home respectively.
A party of ten Armenians traveling from Chicago to Waverly stopped briefly between trains this morning. They have resided in Chicago for five years, originally from Armenia, and will take employment in a time quarry at Waverly. Most cannot speak English, though one man who will be foreman can write to German. Since arriving in America they have done various hard labor, including work as graders for railroad companies.
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