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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
3
Two well dressed men, strangers, staged a billing swap at a West hotel grill room during lunch. One ordered a pricey meal, the other a chicken sandwich, both left checks. a mistaken 1.65 charge led to a small overpayment after the pair were later seen together.
William Vickery offered his wife 324000 as part of a legal separation settlement. He will pay 28000 in cash now and the balance in March, with the cash delivered at a local attorney’s office. The wife accepted the offer and the cash was counted from a hidden Oleaboe box. Vickery, a longtime Ida county resident, accumulated wealth from farming and land ownership, now worth about 900 acres of productive land. The couple’s children will stay in town for now.
Rock Rapids December 4 County Supervisor Matt Priester was arrested for forgery after waiving examination and posting 4000 bail. Grand jury reportedly returned indictments against two board members for forging receipts linked to road work, draining county of about 3000 dollars. Priester had been on his farm near Pipestone Minnesota. warrant issued last week and served this morning as the grand jury prepares to report on December 10.
Des Moines on December 4 marked an elaborate ceremony by Knights of Columbus Council No. 44. The day featured three sessions at St. Ambrose church and the Savery hotel, beginning with a morning service where Rev. Father Flavin preached, followed by initiation ceremonies in the afternoon and a banquet in the evening attended by over 200 knights. John B. Sullivan, Polk County representative-elect, participated.
The event began with an invocation by Rev. DF Mulvihill. Toasts followed from John F. Ready of Fairfield and others including John F. Donovan of Milwaukee, T. J. Mahoney of Boone, T. W. Flynn of Chicago, Horace B. Moffit of Des Moines, EH Mc Coy of Waterloo, Eugene Walsh of Clinton, and Rev Father J. J. Nugent of Des Moines.
In Jefferson City on December 4 the Missouri Supreme Court ruled the antipool selling law does not bar selling pools or races to the rum when bets are registered by telephone in another state.
Election officials report that numerous ballots show careless handling and many votes for governor appear missing or miscounted in the latest returns. Investigations focus on discrepancies across multiple precincts with preliminary findings outlining potential clerical errors.
Des Moines reports show about 23,900 voters cast for governor but did not vote for any other state offices or congress. In 1906 governor total 491,981. secretary 408,796. auditor 408,483. treasurer 407,680. congressman 406,188. Excess governor votes over secretary 23,166. over congressman 26,824. Legislature to canvass returns.
Crossley plans a primary nomination bill to force conventions to adopt party platforms and select delegates statewide, with U S senators included. The measure aims to reshape candidate selection and party discipline across the nation.
Des Moines reports Senator J J Crossley of Winterset says he will introduce a broad primary bill in the coming session. It would establish statewide nominations by plurality, require party conventions for charity work, canvass primary results by county district and state bodies, apply to municipal officers in larger cities, and split primary costs between county and state with equal penalties to those under general election law. Originator of Primary Bill, Crossley, signals further provisions to be added.
Senator Crossley led efforts for a statewide plurality primary in Iowa. His initial bill failed in the senate February 27 by 21 to 12. a March 29 revival failed by 16 to 2 with 26 needed. The House defeated all primary bills. Crossley vows reintroduction with minor changes. He spent four years studying the issue and previously proposed a 1904 primary bill defeated 19 to 25.
Rev Cattermele plans a party to the World’s Bible school convention in Rome May 20 to 23 1807. Some travelers may visit Egypt and Palestine. Round trip rates range from 150 to 300 dollars. He invites Waterloo friends to join and will arrange group travel.
The Universalist church announced it is completely out of debt with funds to cover this year’s expenses. Perpetual pledges from members reduced reliance on socials and enabled broader charity work led by Rev. BMo K M Jones. Mrs Jones was elected trustee of Lombard College in Galeduurg, a historic first for society run colleges. Officers were elected: President C Platt, Vice President L Hostetler, Treasurer H E Weatherwax, Secretary Mrs Belle Harbin, Trustees George Leland and John Rock. Executive board to organize committees for the year.
Negotiations between Waverly, Iowa and Michigan sugar interests led to the closure of the existing facility and the relocation of the smaller plant to Waverly. Michigan Sugar stockholders receive 200000 dollars in stock, while Waverly capitalists contribute 73000 to 400000 dollars. American Refining will cover the remaining capital. Machinery for 500 tons daily capacity will be moved in the spring.
Iowa physicians follow a $10,000 bet between Dr. Kime of Fort Dodge and Dr. Lindley of Cedar Rapids over whether tuberculosis can be cured by drugs. Dr. Kime says no cure exists by drugs or climate or rest, while Dr. Lindley challenges with a drug cure claim. A panel of three judges is proposed, with Dr. Kime and state health officials among the names. The dispute draws attention from the state medical association.
The contract for eleven residences was let to Mile Blitsch by Bown Bros. and Hoover. Eight houses will be built by Bown Bros in the north end, eight rooms each, two stories high with foundations 26 by 32 feet. Foundations to be laid promptly, with winter work and spring completion in 1907. Three more homes to rise in Forrest Park by Bown Bros and Hoover, similar size and design. Some houses to be rented or sold on terms. L. Lareen bought a Forest Park lot from Bown Bros and Hoover to build four homes next year.
A committee of councilmen and engineer C. T. Wilpon plan a trip to Minneapolis and St Paul to study bridge designs across the Mississippi. Members favor steel spans at Park Avenue with long approaches, while Fifth Street will likely receive a concrete structure. Chas Roby of Waterloo, Ames College student, drafts a Fifth Street plan as his graduation thesis.
Rev Charles Seccombe resigns as secretary of the Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute after a year of service. The board could not meet his conditions for continuing. improvements including a 6000 seat coliseum have marked a rapid growth of the Chautauqua. Seccombe sought evangelistic offers while canvassing for 14000 to beautify the park, with about half raised amid past fundraising fatigue.
Will N Hellen a traveling salesman from Waterloo married Sophia Meal of New Orleans at Atlantic Iowa on Saturday The couple will reside in Des Moines The Des Moines Capital notes the wedding and the groom's long career with the Marshalltown Buggy company Also included a Cedar Falls theft recovery of a purse reported by Miss Fulch Downs aid.
Leslie Davis and Miss Alice Sanda of Finchford secured a license and plan to wed at the bride’s home near Finchford. The couple, popular local youths, await parental consent and a ceremony likely Wednesday with friends in attendance.
In Davis county court a divorce suit filed by Mary Cascaden against Thomas Cascaden Sr. centered on an attachment of property valued at 25 000 dollars. The case, heard before Judge C W, saw active efforts to settle. Thomas Cascaden later secured a separate divorce decree in Sioux Falls, S D, under Dakota law. The matter appears withdrawn with a settlement, and the $183.20 cost paid by the plaintiff. The affair attracted wide interest due to the parties’ prominence.
Ira Kirchner visited Barclay to meet old friends as the local election board earned praise for timeliness. In Barclay, 157 ballots were yeast and 101 scratched. questions arise about how boards manage counting. Other notes cover Matt Ortner aiding Geo Schmitt with corn picking, Louis Weber delivering 126 bushels to Fred Dunkerton, Mike Flanagan building a new barn, Hank Myers buying and remodeling the Baptist church at Dewar, Charles Smith selling a calf for 25 to John Ortner, J J Bubner leaving for Dubuque as a federal juror, visits to St Odwin for Thanksgiving, and a popcorn stand operator boarding at the county farm due to paralysis.
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