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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1907
Page
5
A landslide near a railroad work site threatens twenty homes in Point View and nearby suburbs as foreigners flee in terror. The Pittsburgh and Lake Coal railroad company began cutting for additional tracks, with soft shale soils under houses causing creaking walls and sinking chimneys.
Advices from the American consulate at Hakodate Place state the loss from the conflagration there is about a million dollars. About fifteen thousand homes vary in value but were burned and sixty people have been rendered homeless. Former estimates are regarded too low.
New York August 20 Prince Wilhelm of Sweden arrived at Ocean Bay for a several day visit to the metropolis. Quarantine officers inspect ships amid health scare as Beatth officers assure no alarm. Tomorrow night the prince will attend a banquet at the Astor Hotel with Swedish colonial officials and naval authorities attending, a ceremony second only in size to a past Waldorf affair.
Manchester Aug 29 special a gang of surveyors began the preliminary survey of the Davenport and Manchester Interurban Tollway. It now rests with Manchester residents whether the city will be the terminus as other towns along the line have claimed their share of the expense.
Secretary Taft arrived in Denver at 6 30 and was greeted by a large crowd at the station. A reception at the Republican club followed with many Democrats shaking his hand before he delivers a public speech at the capitol grounds. Federal Judge Nobles issued a temporary injunction against fourteen western railroads and five express companies to halt a September 1 rate increase on cream milk and butter shipments, with a October 4 hearing set for the permanent injunction.
Aug 29 reports Iowa and Berkeley notes show Dr McCash resigning as secretary of the Iowa Anti Sailon Teague, while Miss Beasie Doyle sails to Kansas City. The Meteor train wreck near Tulsa injures two passengers and delays Des Moines despatches. Former Hunts of Maryland begins pastorate at University Place Pimlico. Cal: Aug 28.
A Chicago report details John D Rockefeller’s travel bill from Pittsfield Mass to Chicago, including mileage and fare calculations. Deputized agents claim overcharges and improper billing led to a $72.45 railway fare claim and $1.50 witness fee, with $23.95 payable, leaving $19.15 net gain for the government. Dr Hines defies saloon men in Warsaw Ind, calling for blessing on boycotters and vowing to work against iniquity. temperance groups rally with speeches by Dr J Wilbur Chapman and others.
St Louis, Aug 29. Mrs Jennie Farrell and her two daughters Mamia and Jennie allegedly bought goods ordered for delivery to a vacant house. She examined each bundle, rejected unsatisfactory items, and the messenger waited at the door. By the time the firm realized missing items, she was gone.
In Cincinnati leading US brewers held a secret meeting to oppose the local option idea, with no formal call and a committee appointed to stop its spread, focusing on southern expansion and broader prohibition trends.
In Dublin Indiana on August 23 Vorla Dickson aged 19 allegedly commanded his younger brother James to raise his hands during a game titled wild wheat. The revolver discharged instantly killing James who reportedly did not know the weapon was loaded. The incident occurred during a reckless play session between the brothers.
Sioux Falls, Aug 28. The state board of railroad commissioners meets in the city to begin movements for reducing passenger rates. Officials will hear railroad representatives and other interested parties on the 2 1/2 cant a mile rate authorized by the legislature.
Asbury Park NJ Aug 29 thousands lined Ocean Avenue for the world famous baby parade. Infants in coaches and wagons wowed spectators under canopies with floral decor as prizes were awarded after the pageant. Tens of thousands watched from sidewalks hotels and roofs.
Arch bishop Messmer, who governs Wisconsin and northern Michigan, is sixty today and has received many congratulations. A Swiss native, he studied in Rome and taught at Seton Hall seminary and in the Catholic University in Washington. He is highly esteemed among Catholics in the western states, especially German born Catholics.
English authority Dr Henry Bate argues in a remarkable St Thomas Hospital lecture that worldwide flour use from American steel rollers caused appendicitis. Prof Battle adds iron particle theory, citing rise of cases after steel roller adoption in the US and spread to towns and villages.
Miss Lucetta Marguerite Hutton daughter of Mr and Mrs G M Hutton Baltimore and Harold Adye Pritchard of Bristol England wed today in a quiet ceremony with no attendants. The couple expressed happiness and hope for their future as they begin married life.
A Russian court in St Petersburg sentenced three of eighteen defendants to death and gave prison terms to nine others for alleged plots against Emperor Nicholas and the government. The remaining six were acquitted.
Paris reports Vice Admiral Phil Ibert telegraphed that Moor forces attacked the allied camp at Casablanca yesterday but were vigorously repulsed, with the defenders holding the line against the assault.
Ray J E Baker of Waterloo lost 11 6 while boarding a Great Western tram at the depot. He suspects a pocket book, with 100 in a hidden compartment, may have been discarded. Burglaries struck the north end home of William Knowles during the circus, with a trunk and purse contents stolen. Cedar Falls interurban car pickpocket suspects Schultz Brown and Travis face investigation after a tense pursuit and gunplay. Eva Brown and George Van Devender wed at 4 00 pm at Grace Methodist. couple to reside on a farm near Storm Lake. James Black Dry Goods hosts an evening viewing of the oil painting The Crucifixion from 7 30 to 10 00.
Hieber's haberdashery reports new stock arriving and stored in the south room of the Lafayette building. Mr Hieber invites customers to view the goods as preparations continue for a formal trade opening.
At a New York City directors meeting of the Illinois Central, a feud between Fish and Harahan escalated into a physical altercation when Fish punched Harahan after denouncing Harriman backed management. Harahan, over 200 pounds, fell. Fish left with a taunting nod as directors dispersed.
New York Aug 29 Stuyvesant Fish former president and board member of the Union Central railroad declined to comment on a personal encounter with James T Haratian head of the system at a board of directors meeting in the city yesterday.
In Redfield Iowa Aug 29 a pioneer M Cave recounts a brutal episode from 1863 when Henry Lott allegedly avenged attacks by Indians on his family by killing the tribe’s members with an axe after drawing them into drunkenness Two adults and many children were reportedly struck down by a single weapon leaving skulls crushed in a pit near Scandia.
Waterloo readers learn a new conservatory will open on September second led by Scott B Prowell a noted violin instructor and violist with ties to Northwestern Conservatory Minneapolis and the St Paul Symphony. He aims to make Waterloo a musical center bringing artists to town and offers theory ear training counterpoint orchestral work and private lessons above 309 East Fourth Street with six Bellvue pianos soon to arrive.
The Michigan State Fair in Detroit opened today promising a bigger and better exhibition. Visitors found well filled buildings with state resources displays and higher class amusements. The fair runs until September with expected attendance near 100,000 from Michigan and neighboring states.
Veterans of the Engineer Brigade Army of the Potomac gathered at the Everett House for their thirty-seventh annual reunion. President George A. Hunter presided at the opening. Secretary S. B. Williams of Rochester reported about 1,400 surviving members.
Frank Sullivan of Cedar Rapids visits friends while Miss Lillian Mack plans Iowa college attendance. Charles Elliott attends Buchanan county teachers’ institute in Independence. Mrs. Owen Brady visits Independence for several days. Large plate glass fronts for the Steely block arrive for installation next week. Will McGarvey returns from Minneapolis vacation. Mrs. J. J. Miller and children return to their home after visiting Leonard Miller. Drs McGregory and Glambt of Independence return home after visiting. General Chairman Stogleton of the B of L EB in Matoon IL is in town on business. Mr and Mrs G C Hoyer and Mrs P T Smith of Nashua return home after visiting. Chris Morris and brother sell their shoe shining parlor on Sycamore Street. Chaperas and Con tas purchase the east side candy kitchen.
The International Law Association convened at Portland city hall for its twenty fourth conference, with foreign dignitaries and American Bar Association members in attendance. Chief Justice Simeon E Balwin of Connecticut opened the session and outlined debates on international arbitration divorce jurisdiction and trade with papers by W G Smith A C Schrader J L Balfour Browne and others.
Dailey diedWednesday afternoon at the Anamosa fair grounds under mysterious circumstances. He asked to lie down inside a tent and grew rapidly worse, dying soon after. Doctors found no sign of a weapon and investigators treated it as a possible poisoning with coroner’s inquiry pending.
The event featured a Dan Patch exhibition mile in Dubuque with slow laps noted. Merchant trot results showed Clare Cooper winning a $1,100 purse followed by several named horses and times across multiple heats.
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