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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
5
Attorney General Mayer began a Supreme Court suit against American Ice Company seeking dissolution for monopolistic control in Greater New York. Complaint alleges price manipulation from 1.20 to 5 6 per ton, with final costs reaching 10 to 14 per ton. Summons served on New York City officials.
Caracas advices report President Castro in worse condition and Venezuela in deplorable state. Outrages by bandits rise daily and the country faces threat of anarchy.
Schenectady NY reports a strike at the General Electric plant has been settled. Workers will return to their jobs tomorrow after the agreement ends the stoppage. The brief note confirms the resolution and orderly restart of operations.
In Muncie Indiana a wealthy man J Kirby Heinsohn is said to have killed himself while sleeping after deciding to shave. A committee from Ellis County argues the fatal wound occurred in Sylvester Georgia where he was taken ill. Bank cashier J H Westberry notes Heinsohn fell ill last Friday and, while unshaven, decided to shave Sunday morning. He allegedly awoke half asleep, cut his throat with a razor and, too weak to sign, wrote a note claiming he did not know what he was doing.
Marynville Ohio December reports a Warrensburg area farmer, John Fish, has spoken nonstop for nearly a week. He cannot sleep or stop his monologue and shows rapid emaciation and near-collapse. Physicians cannot relieve him and fear death.
Philadelphia reporter notes a purse theft of 6200 from Ella Kober of the city as she waited in a crowded streetcar area. She had received 5000 from the Pennsylvania railroad for her husband’s death in the Atlantic City wreck and 1200 from selling her husband’s junk business. A thief cut her dress to grab the money. she screamed and fainted, and police were directed to arrest suspects in a bid to recover the funds.
Mrs. Julia Katherine Bates, a Rockford social leader, criticized the Elks for failing to provide lodging and meals for the colored troupe In Abyssinia after their charity performance, arguing humanity requires better treatment and not leaving performers to wander streets all night seeking admission.
Meadville Pennsylvania reports a mysterious passenger on a Chicago to New York train attacked travelers with a heavy stick. Joseph Ferretti struck Joseph Pinkhouse of Meadville, rendering him unconscious, and attacked several others including Kung of Cleveland and George Barrett of Corry. Police subdued Ferretti. Pinkhouse remains in serious condition.
New York reports a steady close with winter wheat futures for January at 5.65 to 5.70 and March near 86 to 90. Prices for other months range from 6 to 56 and above. The House adjourns until January 3 in Washington as farmers Moe and family return from Iowa noting Waterloo's enterprise. Hy Sweeney and J F Reed head to Independence for Odd Fellows lodge inspection.
Garry Conger of Waterloo died at his home 414 West Park Avenue at 5:00 pm on Wednesday after a period of illness. Born February 24 1826 in Canton New York he moved from Dubuque to Waterloo in 1831 and later became a grain dealer in Waterloo before retiring. Survived by his wife and an extensive family, funeral services will be at 10:00 am Friday from St. Mark's Episcopal Church with interment at Elmwood Cemetery.
A report claims the post office boxes rental rise order 18 was recalled and carriers would deliver mail, but an inspection at the federal building found no official notification. Miss Ballou, assistant to the postmaster, said she heard the rumor but did not confirm it and noted Waterloo would be among first notified if true.
A colored man attempted to rob a sleeping car on passenger train No 1 on the Alnon Central between Farley and Dyeraville. He was captured at first but escaped in Dyeraville, later recaptured by local authorities pending arrival of Special Agent W T Diu meen. The train was operated by Engineer Payne and Conductor Pat Joyce. The case resembles an earlier assault on Henry Koringsberger near Farley by highwaymen.
W V Sibert and Joseph Bridges will have a preliminary hearing before Justice J H Kuling Friday morning at 10 00. They are charged by the Chicago Great Western railway with involvement in raising pay checks and are under bonds to appear. A grand jury will convene for the January term on the second day of the month. Waterloo Lodge 105 A F and A M and Waterloo Chapter 128 C BE will jointly install officers at the Masonic temple on January 4, with the chapter guests of the Masonic order and refreshments following. Mrs Charles Archer of Des Moines is visiting her niece Mrs S R Hunt on West Third Street.
Nearly all of this year's Waterloo business college graduates attended the ceremony at the M C A auditorium with four distant graduates unable to attend and one ill. William Hawley Smith of Peoria gave a lengthy address on practical life. Emmons Johnson spoke briefly and President A P Harvey presented diplomas. An alumni banquet followed at the Logan hotel with seventy one seated for the repast.
Invitations go out for the December wedding of Mini Alice Roseannel King to Mr. Willan Lee Rhinesmith. The ceremony occurs at 9:00 p.m. at the bride’s parents home on Lafayette Street. Both families are prominent in Waterloo. Miss King has taught in county schools and Mr Rhinesmith formerly worked for the Daily Reporter before joining his father in the Charles City newspaper business.
The Crustice and Fuel company plans a 50 by 320 foot artificial ice plant on riverfront property to serve Waterloo residences and businesses next spring. Manager J F Simpson returned from Chicago to secure plans and specs, aiming to produce pure ice from the river and supplement river supply for the community.
Proprietors of drug stores cigar stands and other shops voluntarily abolish the dice shaking practice. Police say no crusade was started and stores acted after a complaint, choosing to end the custom of their own accord.
Des Moines dispatch says Louis Busse is confident of a commutation to life imprisonment. Warden Barr at Anamosa reports a reprieve granted by the governor, providing relief as execution nears. If not commuted, Busse will work in the prison quarries with other lifers.
Grundy Center December 20 3fre L L Myers wife of a cigar manufacturer died Tuesday morning very suddenly of strangulation She was a young woman about 80 years old and had been married about five years She leaves two children and her husband started the cigar business years ago now owning home business block and other property
Samuel Warren, alle gedly a bigamist, defends his innocence as a daughter Mia Couch pursues charges. The case, begun last week, adjourned to Saturday for more information. Warren says he married Mattie Deen Maquoketa and Carrie Brennan years ago and has lived in Kingsley as a plasterer and mason. A widow, Mrs. A J Black, aged 60, connected to a bank theft, recently married Warren and moved from Henry township.
J B Hollenhors former master of the Chicago Great Western railway had his preliminary hearing continued until December 28 at his request. Bond of 1500 was posted by AL W Morris of near Marshalltown to guarantee appearance. Sheriff Caldwell located Hollenhors at home in Marshalltown. attorney T B Bradford joined proceedings in Waterloo. Hollenhors is charged with obtaining money under false pretenses and conspiracy and released on bonds of 2500. Snow fell, boosting hopes for holiday trade as merchants await better weather.
In Laporte on December 20 the court heard a replevin suit by Blanche Oren of Spring Creek township against John Nechane Jr. The case arose after a calf trespassed onto McChane’s premises and grazed for about six weeks. The jury, comprising Fred Tripp, Chas Hamilton, Wa Feegles, O H Smelser, O Kober, and B A Heath, found for McChane in the sum of 1.18 and costs.
Mrs Albert Merritas received word that her aunt Mrs Daniel Babcock died suddenly at her Ida Grove home. Funeral will be held Saturday at 2 PM at Mrs Merrill's home, Rev J Bnowden officiating. Interment in Fairview.
Johnson and Nichols run the Electric Theatres offering two shows Friday at 8:00 and 9:30 to raise funds for the Army relief effort. One fourth of gross receipts from both performances will go to Hustyn Tripp for the Christmas dinner fund to feed up to 500 people. Soldiers are eager for the aid as donations of edibles clothing and cash have begun.
In Fort Dodge on Tuesday afternoon Miss Beasie Spellane wed Dow Leversee at the First Baptist parsonage. The bride, from Clare, Iowa, has taught in Blackhawk county and is praised as a skilled teacher. The groom is a son of Austin Levergee of Cedar Falls. They plan to reside in Cedar Falls. Also at the bride’s West Fourth Street home Rev. Nosh Garwick joined Emma H Shalis and Charles A Van Schoyk in marriage with about eighty guests and a pink and white decor, followed by a wedding supper. the groom works for Yenney Grocery and they will live in Waterloo on West Mullan Avenue.
The new Sunday schedule on the Illinois Central makes several timing changes. No. 9:40 arrives 9:20, leaves 9:25 a.m. Train 405 departs for Albert Lea at 9:30, earlier than 9:55. Train 406 arrives from north at 9:20 p.m., earlier than 4:30. Train G from west arrives at 9:55 and departs 10:04 a.m. replacing 9:45 to 9:55 a.m. times.
Thomas Hauser of New Hampton after two prior attempts attempted suicide by razor in his farmhouse. Relatives and doctors stitched the wound but age and frailty led to his death at 2:00 AM. Survived by three sisters and eight children. Catholic services planned. Albert Graden of Bassett suffered a severe arm crushing at a corn shredder, requiring amputation of parts of the limb. he is 45, married, and employed at the Shades farm. Medical staff Blowers and Gardner attended him.
Notice to the public announces 1907 price schedule for Waterloo barber shops. Shave, hair cut, shampoo, beard trim, neck shave, and massage services priced with extra for car fare and imported toilet water. Christmas day closure listed. hours adjust the day before. Charles City Intelligencer notes Mrs Bailey and two children leave for Waterloo then Chicago for winter.
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