11 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1905
Page
1
Washington reports a confidential pamphlet by Mrs. Bellamy Storer alleging removed diplomatic service actions and a presidential denial. The issue centers on Roosevelt’s letters about Archbishop Ireland and Cardinalate ambitions, with Storer publishing excerpts and press attention following.
A contested pamphlet by Storer claims McKinley supported advancing Ireland’s Archbishop to cardinal, citing letters and discussions with Roosevelt. Responding documents deny Storer’s interpretations, asserting the president did not authorize such actions and discrediting quoted statements.
A historical letter discusses why Storer was removed from public duties. The president cites unanswered communications, private letters, and a proposed resignation as justification. It notes involvement with Archbishop Treland and Ireland, and recounts discussions with President McRidley about proper influence.
The article recounts accusations about private notes from conversations involving Storer and Mrs. Storer. It reports denials that memoranda existed or reflected spoken, written positions, and cites tensions over letters, including a Cor telyou missive asserting misrepresentation by Storer regarding Melinley’s stance and his reply to Mrs. Storer about the Philippines.
Right Rev George Franklin Seymour first bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Springfield died at 1 am Saturday at his home 443 South Second Street He had been ill for some time and recovery was unlikely due to his advanced age Born January 5 1825 in New York his family traces back to William the Conqueror His likely successor is Right Rev Edward William Osborn coadjutor bishop of the diocese Crushed to death on the rail in Chicago Tracey Kilgaitlen superintendent of the Chicago Heights Setuloal Transfer railroad died after being crushed between a locomotive and a freight car
Dec 10 report notes contracts let and wrecking to start on the St Louis exposition building. The historic Coliseum, once hosting conventions that nominated Cleveland and Thurman in 1904 on the Democratic ticket, is slated for demolition.
Ex-United States Senator Arthur Brown of Utah lies critically injured in a Washington hotel after being shot by Anna N Bradley of Salt Lake City. The woman, claiming to be the mother of his two children, refused to leave and declared she expected him to marry her. Brown’s condition remains serious with signs of peritonitis and possible blood poisoning.
Paris reports warn of a religious crisis as the pope rejects the 1881 public meeting law. Priests must stay in churches while rulers threaten extreme measures. Government sees the papal move as a challenge and contemplates responses. Cardinal and archbishop leadership influence spreads through Paris dioceses. Militants rejoice while awaiting further government action.
The Volks-Zeitung prints a two day committee discussion about stirring German colonies into action to settle Ferdinando Po on the Spanish island, with Colonial Director Dernburg dismissing a statement as unreliable and April 1 references noted. Separate items report a Bay City fatal shooting, a Casey illness outbreak of three children, and mixed market figures for hogs and cattle in Chicago and Waterloo.
E F Kistner narrowly avoided being struck by a moving car on West Ninth Street while returning from an undertaking call. The vehicle passed just feet from a horse head. the motorman claimed the bell did not ring as the closed bogey blocked view. Kistner had a hearing loss in his right ear from a week prior due to a cold.
Completion of the under river tunnel segment links the Manhattan and Brooklyn ends beneath the East River. The last earth section was pierced sixty five feet beneath the surface, with a ten inch pipe joining two bores to check lines before final closure. The Maston tunnel will carry electric cars through to Kings Bridge and Brooklyn.
The Yazoo Mississippi Valley pamphlet published by the Illinois Central Railroad Company outlines the valley s resources and opportunities as the richest in the United States. For a free copy, address the undersigned in Manchester, Tong. F. Merry General Immigration Agent.
A Waterloo Ladies Literary Society open meeting featured H R Wright Iowa’s dairy and food commissioner, Dr Scott meat inspector, and Dr G H Sumner health officer. They urged strict labeling and clean meat and water as citizens learned how adulteration harms families. The event highlighted the society’s push for public education and future similar gatherings.
W. R. French of Waterloo warns buyers that hides and furs remain solid with no near term change expected. He offers top market prices for all grades.
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