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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1905
Page
5
Des 13. Government slow to fully restore telegraph service after strikes. Baltic provinces report landlords who stayed are forming forts and siege like activity. Peasant bands rove near Riga torching houses, threatening Riga. districts of Riga and Wenden under insurgent control. Revolt spreading across the region.
Secretary Bonaparte considers Admiral Sande’s report on hazing at Annapolis. Midshipmen Jerome Kim, Tremore Coffin Jr., and Warren Van Derveer named, Coffin to face removal while Van Derveer cited for failing to report. Assembly in session to draft demands replacing reported actions. River disaster in Monongahela City leaves five deck hands drowned after Rose Hite sinks near Brownsville. Waterloo Canning Company awards cash prizes totaling 316 dollars for the best corn per acre, with winners listed. Marriage notices for Ralph Stone and Cleta Steel ey. Luther Yagey and Marie Warneka wed. Local court fines Wm. Lies 100 dollars for selling intoxicating liquor. Fire damages at Mrs. Yeon-Erd home. losses described as moderate.
Albert Dickman of Reinbeck died here this morning after a three day illness of appendicitis. He was 34 and leaves a widow and a small son. Funeral services will be held at the German Lutheran church Sunday at 2:00 PM. Grace M. B. church bazaar nets $125 from a chicken pie supper and sales.
The Iowa Supreme Court held shipments of beer into the state illegal and that purchasers may recover money paid. In the Linn County case John Hamilton sued Schlitz Brewing Co. Milwaukee, with the brewery ordered to return $5,000 paid for beer shipped to Hamilton.
A large gathering of about two hundred Iowa Dairy Separator workers and guests attended a Wednesday reception at the Y M C A auditorium. The event featured a building tour, a basketball game between old and new factory teams, a long table dinner hosted by the ladies auxiliary, and toasts led by C H Hackett and other company leaders. A. R. Eads capped the evening with remarks on the association's work. Miss Matheryne Shaw rescued after falling into mill pond ice, reports say she is fine at work. Bowser held up near Black Hawk Bridge. suspects fled, money not recovered. Waterloo Base Ball Association directors meet to plan a winter fair to raise funds for the west district.
Martha Louise Tripp of Yankton died in Waterloo while visiting her son Captain H. A. Tripp. She was 76, born August 1, 1829 in Maine, one of twelve charter members of Yankton's first Congregational church, and will be buried in Yankton. Her son and wife were with her. funeral plans indicate transport to Yankton tonight.
Mrs Crowther, 77, of 449 Columbia Street Waterloo, died after a fall last summer that injured her leg and a later nervous ailment. She belonged to Walent Street Baptist Church and had many Waterloo friends. Funeral and burial planned in Osage on Saturday. son A H Growther to attend.
A south bound passenger train on the Rock Island derailed after a switch misalignment in Waterloo yard. Several box cars were demolished and the engine damaged but no deaths. Engineer Marling and Conductor Barry escaped serious injury as wrecking crews cleared debris for transfer track access. The cause remains under inquiry with officials withholding details. Royal Neighbors elect officers at Wednesday meeting.
A young farmer near Waverly, Anton Rosei, suffers a recurring illness described as a violent spell of alveougue or similar malady. He has been hospitalized at Marey hospital for treatment after a week of continuous episodes that disturb his sleep and health. Authorities and doctors have yet to determine a cause for this condition.
The fourth serious street accident due to frightened horses occurred on Bramer avenue in Waverly when a strap on the neck yoke broke. Peter Rosenthal, six miles east of the city, was thrown from the wagon after the tangua dropped. He struck his head on the cement curb and suffered a fractured skull. He was taken to Mercy hospital and is resting easily. The horses halted after about three blocks. the buggy was badly demolished.
Alllaon December reports summarize week of hearings. Whitaker vs Natzka over a 2 Plano purchase led to a $275 judgment plus interest. Hunt vs Saddon on real estate commissions ended with verdict for the defendant amid an exchange deal involving Playter agents. Starkdon traded Clarksville farm for Bristow stock. Devo vs Boylan faced a two day bastardy action. Attorneys Evans, McGreevy, Andrews appeared. paternity verdict set support amount.
A D S Good Grocery delivery wagon caught fire Tuesday afternoon near Main and Sixth streets in West Linn. Fire officials were summoned after a basket and a loose match ignited the wagon’s contents. Horses were unharnessed, top and box damaged, with wagon damage about 60 dollars and groceries burned estimated at 10 to 12 dollars. A five gallon can of gasoline had been moved to a nearby house before the blaze.
An unusual buffalo sale is planned at Lua na six miles east of Postylie on Saturday December 16. Twenty head of buffalo and a quantity of Minnesota land owned by Burgess and Hanson will be offered due to Hanson’s failure. The herd is regarded as among the finest, born from a six year farm venture that began with five head. Rudolph of Jesup is in town on business.
Parkersburg special Swan pioneer settler of Butler County dies Wednesday afternoon at age 92. Entered land from the government and held it until death. Funeral Friday. He left a daughter Mrs Warrie Smallpage and a son L N Swan. grandson Mrs G W Dawsons of Waterloo. Services Friday afternoon.
The Danish-American Historical Society filed articles of incorporation with Recorder Knapp Thursday morning. Headquarters will be in Cedar Falls, serving former Danes in America. Incorporators are N. Wostrop, M. Holet, and P. J. Fairenberg. The aim is to collect and preserve Danish American history and related works. The organization will be run by a three-member board elected annually, with officers named for 1908. May Ostergaard is president, N. H. Hostrop secretary and treasurer, and N. Benedict Nordentoft custodian. The piece notes a strong local interest and a push toward public prominence.
Anxious Waterloo postmaster says a new east side station will mirror Station A on the west side. He cites Washington reports while noting a full postal facility may be established, with service from a central federal building and mail distribution to the new office.
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