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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1908

Page

5

Canadian Labor Leader Voices Belief on Gompers Case

Montreal December 24 Alphonseville MM P president of the Dominion Trades and Labor Congress says Canadian labor is disappointed at the Buck conspiracy verdict in Washington. He says imprisonment for Gompers and associates for a boycott by publication would not occur under Canadian law due to wider sense of equity and British fair play.

Montreal Canada Alphonseville MM. P Dominion Trades and Labor Congress Buck Washington Gompers Verville United States

Burns Johnson Showdown Heads to Boxing Day in Sydney

Tommy Burns remains a slight favorite over Jack Johnson for the December 26 bout in Sydney with a 4 to 1 edge. Betting favors Burns as fans await Australia’s Boxing Day spectacle at Rushcutlers Bay Stadium. The event promises the largest boxing crowd in the country’s history, with both fighters training publicly and Johnson plotting finishing moves.

Sydney Tommy Burns America Jack Johnson Burns Tomy Hugo Kelly Marvin Hart Jack "O'Brien Gunner Moir Jack O'Brien Bul Squires Jack Palmer Jim Roche Bill Squires Steee Johnson Wrank Childs Denver Martin Aoa Sam McVey Jim Jeffords Young Jackson Bam Longford Bob Pizzaimmons Flynn KL Rushcutiers Bay Burny Sax John Bon

Castro Flays Gomez and Seeks Health Clearances

Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela told the Associated Press he will not hinder the Caracas government in settling disputes with foreign governments and will speak further when in better health and fully informed. He will stay two more weeks in a private sanitarium.

Berlin Cipriano Castro Venezuela Associated Press Caracas Castro

Venezuela envoy sails to open talks with France and Holland

The Hague dispatch reports Jose DePaul, recently Venezuela's minister of foreign affairs, leaving LaGuaira for Paris and The Hague on a special mission to open negotiations toward settling disputes with France and Holland under the new government.

The Hague Foraleu Jose DePaul Torego LaGuaira Paris Venezuela France Holland

Rural Carriers Appointed in Albert City Area

Washington dispatch lists rural mail carriers for Albert City and nearby routes. Charles R. Gama and Charles W. Young serve as main and substitute, with Charles G. Nelson as vice. Edwardo Deck, Leon Beck, and Everett Waters are named with Mary B. Reel as substitute, to oversee duties and routing.

Albert Hee Basis Washington Alvert Charles R. Gama Charles G. Nelson Charles W. Young Axel Nelson Leon Claude W. Beck Edwardo i Mary B. Reel Everett L. Waters

Taft Gains Strength Senatorial Fight in Ohio

Columbus dispatch notes Wade Ellis former Ohio attorney general and now U S assistant attorney general will back Charles P Taft. Governor Harris supports a senatorial caucus, boosting Taft movement as of December 24 in Columbus Ohio.

Ohio Wade Ellis Washington Columbus United States Charles P.taft Har Tig

Acquittal in Disturbance Charge for Officer Hornish

Police officer William H. Hornish known as Big Bill was acquitted by the Civil Service commission after admitting the charge of creating a disturbance in a room decorated with balloons. He claimed a scientist had given him nine bags of gas instead of a normal dose causing illness and a hurried stop at a saloon followed by seltzer and red pepper.

William H. Hornish Hig Bill Civil Service Commission Baloon Big Bill

Cause of Desertions Bell's Report

General Bell's annual report cites the urgent need for a remedy to the evils of detached service officers and criticizes an inadequate peacetime army. He notes 691 officers on detached duty, calling the current structure disastrously ineffective and linking it to high desertion rates among enlisted men.

Washington United State J. Franklyn. Bell United States Bell

Christmas Without Snow Prediction Across Nation

Prof Carriotte head of the local weather bureau says snow is present along the Atlantic coast from Virginia to New England and in the Rocky Mountains. He predicts a white Christmas for most of the country, while the upper lake region has light snow but not enough for true Christmas weather.

Chicago Carriote Hols Genus Atlantic Virginia New England Rocky Mountains Santa Claus Upper Lake Region

Dan's Review Signals Brighter Holiday Trade

New York Dec 24 Dan's Review this week notes holiday trade stronger than last year with usual staple lines improving While bank exchanges across major cities total 2 515 685 00 showing 2 7 percent decline from the cor responding week in 1905 Losses persist though generally smaller than earlier months at Willemstad Curacao US gun boat Dolphin entered the harbor Beaton Mass Dec 24 Evelyn Greenleaf Sutherland noted writer and author died from ante dent burns at her home

New York Geo Dan Corresn Dolphin Willemstad Island of Curacao United States Burns Beaton Mass Evelyn Greenleaf Sutherland

Forest City couple to wed in Buenos Ayres

Miss Helen Lewis of Forest City sails for Buenos Ayres South America where she will marry George Dawson a machinist for a German firm The pair hoped to study together in Forest City two years ago Dawson went south promising to follow when the time was right The couple’s wedding plans are announced in Creston note.

Forest City Bec Iowa Helen Lewis Buenos Ayres South America George Dawson Dawson South Migs Lewis New Yorks

Estate seeks $20,000 in fatal oil tank explosion case

A widow filed suit in district court seeking $20,000 against an oil company over a fatal November 3 incident in which refined petroleum and gasoline allegedly were mishandled during delivery. The death of Fred W. Brandes, about 40, is attributed to an explosion caused by gasoline in a kerosene tank, with damages claimed for his estate and legal costs. The case names the defendant firm, its agent, and law firm Edwart & Longley representing the administratrix Katherine Brandes.

Fred W. Brandes Washburngutt Thilsuty Katherine Brandas Ag’ Uuine Istratrix Edwart & Longley South Dakota Iowa Waterwo Platonir Oliver FLW Brandes Fiuitiogis Petoleum Pet-Eleum Ytta Wis Jha Plaintyf Intestate A. R. Richey W. M. Patterson Realiae W. B. Nauman George F. Davis Whitney & Sedgwick Erie Forge Co Waterloo Cement Machinery Co W. H. Phelps Indianapolis Forest and Nursery Company J. D. Johnson

Helpless for Sixteen Years Ends in Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls Des 24 Special Gun tave Pletsth an invalid for ten years died Thursday morning at his parents home four miles northwest of Cedar Falls. At fourteen a wood cutting accident caused blood poisoning. The body became paralyzed except the left hand which he used to aid his father with accounts and crafts. He leaves two brothers and two sisters.

Des Guntave Pletsth Cedar Falls Owatonna Mina

Weather forecast for tonight and Friday

The forecast calls for a cooler night south tonight with a changeable sky. Sunrise is at 7 and the moon sets at 6:43 PM.

Towa Moon Péet

Perjury Charged Against Witness In Hains Case

The Martin Skura trial proceeded with questions over a signed statement claiming no conversation occurred. Skura admitted making the prior statements but testified his later testimony was true, and the defense pressed for perjury charges. Justice Crang denied immediate custody for the witness as the motion for commitment was rejected.

Flushing Eater Santa Tae Brenke Savaera Jcross Wains McIntyre Antis Skura Trip Me.Intyre Justice Crang Skura Glneen

Fire destroys stables in Lima. twenty two horses perish

Fire last night consumed the extensive stables of Davis & Sona in Lima, killing twenty two fine horses. Adjoining buildings suffered slight damage. The total losses are reported not to exceed $26,000.

Lima Ohio Davis & Sona

Roosevelt Advises Family Care for Dependent Children

President Roosevelt states that the best care for dependent children is in the family and calls a January conference in Washington to study the issue. About 150,000 children are classified as dependent. a bureau to gather information on dependent children may be created. The note was sent to roughly 100 leaders as part of the plan.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt United States

Labor leaders to meet in January over court ruling

American Federation of Labor executive council to discuss sentencing of contempt for President Gompers Vice President Mitchell and Secretary Morrison by Justice Wright. Meeting in January will cover policy on the court decision and the federation stance amid its thirty thousand delegates and two million members.

Washington Gompers Mitchell Morrison Wright Executive Council American Pedstation of Labor Ita Federation

Wedding Surprise Seals Union of Averill and Farr

Joe T Averill and Lela Farr wed Thursday forenoon at 11 at the bride’s residence Stew Frank Cole. They left for a short bridal trip this afternoon, a surprise to many friends who knew of no plans. The bride, a city resident since last May, worked at South Lang, and the groom is a pioneer in the town with ties to the G A R post.

Joe T. Averil Lela Iy Farr Aldenbere Stew Frank Cole Tits Ety John Averill Tolly Wall R. Post Soush Lang Company Waterloo

NO PAFER FRIDAY Christmas observance in Waterloo expands

The Reporter joins the Colleges of Commerce in a district wide Christmas observance to spread goodwill. The Fowler block closes for the day and the office will not publish from Thursday noon until Monday. A total of 207 merry Christmas wishes are noted and warm thanks are extended to readers and students for their kindness.

Syndicate Aity Salvation Army Daily Reporter Waterloo Mechanica Colleges of Commerce Roya Ble

Vacation Highlights At Local Business School

During the break the school announced extra amusements and a plan to improve all term terms. Students received Christmas cards bearing a portrait and remarks were given by several speakers. The institution aims to grow into a leading training school, with marriage licenses listed for Forest E. Dumond and Nellie Mae Geyer and others from Waterloo Cedar Falls LeGrand and Alden.

Mr. Goodyear Fred Bye Land Davis Mmrs. Witland Rey Noggin Walter Diefenbach Archie Stocker Daisy Learn Cori Geetal Forest E. Dumond Waterloo Nellie Mae Geyer William M. Grant LeGrand Susie L. Richards John M. Sutter Cedar Party Fancy A. Ginther Cedar Falls J.E. Avord Lela L. Farr Alden William Krueger Florence Retchelderter

Somnambulist Injured Walks Off Roof in Eagle Grove

In Des Moines a somnambulist named Harry Diperk fell from a roof in Eagle Grove while asleep and suffered internal injuries. He was brought home to 826 Walnut street and is in serious condition. His father, Joseph Kipnert, an 18 year resident of Des Moines, runs a barber shop at 222 Locust street.

Des Moines Harry Diperk Eagle Grove Walnut Street Joseph Kipnert Dea Moines Locust Street

Webster City guest on cousin’s home visit tied to lost pocketbook

Misy Winnie Aitterell of Webster City visits cousin Mia C W Knoop at Rock Talacd gta Won where a last pocketbook containing Stewarts Ville Minnesota tickets and money was lost. Reward offered for return. An action titled William Hrown and Mando Crown seeks to recover $103.07 plus 6 percent interest for goods purchased late 1905 into early 1906.

Misy Winnie Aitterell Webster City Mia. C. W. Knoop Rock Talacd Gta Stewarts Ville Minn Tis Office F. P. Murphy N. G B. Cottrell Jon Bio Cottre William Hrown Mando Crown Carheer

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