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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1907
Page
5
A severe sleet storm that began last night crippled telegraphic communication across the Midwest. The Weather Bureau predicts the storm will continue for most of the day and night, demoralizing lines and disrupting normal dispatch operations.
Washington reports the Supreme Court denied certiorari in the cases of Benjamin D. Greene and John B. Gaynor. Each is under sentence to pay more than a half million dollars in fines and serve four years for embezzlement and conspiracy tied to Captain Oberlin McCarter and harbor improvements at Savannah, Georgia.
In Imperial California on December 23 bystanders recount a dare where Owens aimed at a friend's hat from six feet. The flash and sudden movement ended with an accusation of a deliberate shot, leaving witnesses shaken and unsure of what followed.
In Goldfield Nevada on December 23, underground work resumes at Mohawk mine with non union crews. Consolidated mill and Nevada Goldfield Reduction Works operate, deputies added to guard crews amid limited striker return.
At Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania on December 23 six more bodies were recovered from the mire, bringing total recovered to seven with others ready for autopsy by noon. Authorities report the remains are largely intact despite the perilous conditions.
Assignee reports fifty three creditors claim total of 3549.91 with only 984.87 available for payment. Alimony and attorney fees rise as new claims. court to decide distribution. Receivership of Property Mutual Insurance appears near end after asset sales and disputed claims. Stock shipments softened. Chicago market glut cited. Local banks receive gold to cash payroll in Cedar Falls.
A fog shrouded Sunday evening street car incident left Luke Heatherton lying face down on the tracks as the car rolled over both limbs. The left leg was amputated and the right foot later operated on after swift hospital care. his family faces destitution as he can no longer work. Heatherton, a breadwinner with three young daughters, a son, and a wife, lived on Baltimore Street and previously worked unloading coal. The injury occurred near Home Park as the car descended a grade toward downtown.
Tama and Tawa December 23 Joseph Minor a resident of Tama was found dead in the train vestibule after riding for part of the Marshalltown to Tama trip. Eight dollars was found on him and the death is under mystery with likely incident near LeGrand as the train stopped and backed up. Minor, 21, had paid the fare to Marshalltown and his motive remains unclear. Lazard Freres announces a one million gold import engagement in New York, lifting the day’s total to twenty million two hundred fifty thousand.
Nashua on December 3 reports a young woman named Ethel Grin swallowed a pin during excitement at a school event. She was preparing to participate, but the pin slipped and became lodged near her throat. A physician reassured her no serious harm was expected. Separate item notes Boston plans for a Christian Science school project costing about one million dollars to aid the poor.
The state seeks to collect a collateral inheritance tax of 7500 on an estate settled for 180000. Attorneys Dawson Crary Wade Pickett Mul lan Garvin argue whether the tax can be deducted from the compromise and not from the estate share. The case before Judge Platt in Grundy Center hinges on if the tax applies under will or state law or only by contract.
Mrs. John Foerst died at 6 30 Sunday morning at her daughter Mrs D Ruby 415 Pine Street after living with that daughter since June coming from Dubuque where she had been an old resident She was born in Bavaria December 16 1823 age 84 a German Lutheran member Left to mourn three children Mrs H Hyde of Dubuque Mrs Low Smith and Mrs B Roby of Waterloo Services were held at the Roby home Monday and the body went to Dubuque for interment Also noted Georgia bank closed in Atlanta Neal State Bank shut by bank examiners depositors expected to be paid and no other local banks affected
Vinton, December 23 Special The community mourns Miss Eva Moon a promising young teacher and Methodist church member who collapsed from a head pain Sunday. Taken to her sister’s home she fell unconscious and died of paralysis. Funeral services are planned for Thursday December 26.
Frederickeburg reports the death of Henry Effert at his son-in-law William Ertan's residence in Alten Viata Iowa. He reportedly placed a gun to his head and fired, dying instantly. The motive remains unknown and the incident has cast a pall over the community.
Sunday noon Mrs. Chas Keiderling of 914 Oak Avenue fell on icy yard ice and sustained a left wrist fracture. Doctor could not confirm whether bone was broken or splintered and will reexamine. The mild warm spell followed a slippery day with many slips. Skaters and wagons faced hazards as the river and pond drew crowds.
Ames Iowa Dec 23 Faculty at Iowa State College fail to patch rifts between Vice Dean Meeker in engineering and his wife. Mrs Meeker sues for separation while Story City default is entered against Professor Meeker. The case provokes campus talk over potentialaffinity and the morality committee's role. A.R. Watson of Roch- ar d Ill reports a Rheumatic treatment recovery.
In Iowa near Readlyn Bremer county funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday at 1 00 p m at a home southeast of Readlyn with interment in Grove Hill cemetery The deceased is survived by parents Mr and Mrs George Van de Walker sisters Mrs Joba and Fred Mayrev brother William Van de Walker and husband who had been married about four years No children were born to them In Wisconsin at Gconto Falls the Falls Manufacturing Company paper mills burned yesterday causing about 100 000 in losses and result in the death of foreman Henry Hartwig
Waterloo district court grants a temporary injunction against Glessners for selling milk and cream within city limits, citing breach of contract with plaintiffs Lafayette W. Gaga Jr. and partners. The case centers on a 1907 agreement to supply 20 barrels daily at $1.25 per hundred pounds, with plaintiffs claiming performance and payment. The bond stands at $500. action seeks $407.74 plus costs.
Chairman Thomas Taggart of the Democratic National Committee announced the selection of Denver as the site for the next national convention. A special committee on arrangements was named, with members including Hosa from Roger C. Sullivan, Dabiman from Nebraska, Mack of New York, Johnston of Texas, McCraw of West Virginia, Osberna of Wyoming, and Howell of Georgia, as the party plans a June gathering in Denver.
San Francisco observers report the special holidays declared to ease financial stringency expired at midnight Saturday. Leading banks resume normal operations and principal bankers say the financial troubles are behind them.
A defendant pleaded guilty to counts alleging violation of the law for delaying track possession beyond twenty four hours. Judge Landis deferred sentence to allow the railroad company to show cause for the delays.
Washington report states Senator Stephen R. Mallory of Moro will have no official funeral and will be buried privately following his dying telegram to the sergeant. The dispatch also notes a decline in immigration from all countries, with November figures contributing to a six month total of 78,374, up 18 percent.
The American torpedo boat flotilla returning from Rio de Janeiro after leaving yesterday morning was delayed by engine trouble on the flagship Law rance. The damage is not serious and repairs are expected within a day. Secretary Taft arrives in Cincinnati from Washington to handle matters related to his mother’s estate.
Sister M Petromilla, a Francican nun long active in the order, dies at the mother house in Dubuque after twenty six years with St Marys convent Ramsen and other houses. Father Wiencke of Dyersville will lead funeral rites Tuesday at 9 00 am. Sister superior praised for her devotion and purity of example. Free Christmas gifts at Co M Berkley s Hardware.
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