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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1908

Page

2

Feely Seen As Likely Iowa House Speaker Choice

Iowa politics focus on the next general assembly speakership with G A Feely of Waterloo seen as a strong contender. The Des Moines News notes Feely's broad support from party factions and leadership figures, while Courtright and other candidates contest the opening vote. Feely’s temper and fairness cited as unifying traits amid factional tensions.

Iowa G. A. Feely Waterloo Blackhawk County Feely Blackhawk Towa Des Moines Ité Erstyhila Weely Mr. Feely Courtright Perty Clemons Savery Luuy Ot Unity Nover Connecticut Teen Will 5

Baseball Notes On 1906 Southern Baseball Scenes

The Kewanee association plans January meetings to elect a board of directors and discuss the season. Chicago Cubs veteran Chick Fraser buys an Idaho ranch as retirement speculation grows. Dubuque sells players to Northwest league, and Wilson of Des Moines may stay with the team. Bob Fitzsimmons eyes a return to boxing, while Murphy buys a Chicago baseball park and plans a 50 60 thousand seat cantilever grandstand.

Kewanee Association Kewanee Jis Chick” Fraser Chicago l Cubs Idaho Dubuque Baseball Association Larry Lejeune Ernest Ovitz Mickey O'Brien Jack Carr Lejcune White Six Ovitz University of Illinois O’brien Mobile Carr Dianapolis Charles W. Alurphy Chicago John R. Walsh A. G. Spalding Murphy

Roosevelt retrial hints on pardons and prudent resolutions

The article quotes a wary editorial tone urging patience with court work after Roosevelt's retrial on petitions to pardon Gompers Morrigan and Mitchell. It warns against early New Year resolutions and notes a counterfeit Belgian banknote scandal in New York. It also discusses Cedar Rapids Gazette scolding a Reporter over paving controversy and notes the city government’s commission plan may fail to meet ideals.

Roosevelt Gompers Mitchell Morrigan Casey Wen Tom Pines Christane Jaste National Bank of Belgium New York Cedar Rapids New Commission the Gazette

Cement men to meet at Des Moines convention

The fifth annual convention of the Iowa Association of Cement Users will be held in Des Moines February 3 and 4 with headquarters at the Savery hotel. The event includes tours of cement arts, exhibits of cement products and equipment on Court avenue, and evening entertainment by the Commercial club. Contact Ira A. Williams for details.

Iowa Association of Cement Users Des Moines Savery Commercial Club Cement Producta Cémenc Court Avenue Second Third Ira A. Williams Ames Iowa

Date into History Highlights From 1671 to 1939

A compact chronology lists events from Rob Roy born in 1671 to 1939. Notable items include 1734 Rob Roy, 1817 American Colonization Society formed in Washington, 1824 Georgia Indians independence denial, 1831 Colt revolver patent, 183? Caroline steamer incident at Niagara Falls, 1862 Fort Van Buren captured, 1871 Little Rock fire, 1889 Portugal king Charles I, and 1907 Cassatt of Pennsylvania Railroad died.

Robert MacGregor Campbell Rob Roy Marth American Colonization Society Africa Washington, D. C Georgia Samuel Colt Caroline Niagara Falls Fort van. Buren Ark Little Rock Charles 1 Portugal Alexander J. Cassatt Pennsylvania Railroad Conpany Philadelphia Borne Pittsburg

William B Chandler Prominent U S Senator of New Hampshire

William B Chandler of New Hampshire a longtime leading U S senator was born in Concord December 28 1836 He graduated at Harvard Law and entered the bar He served in New Hampshire legislature 1852 1864 was navy solicitor and judge advocate later secretary of the treasury under President Arthur He was elected to the senate in 1887 and reelected in 1889 and 1855 After retirement he led the Spanish Treaty Claims Commission and his 1876 campaign role in Florida aiding Hayes election is noted.

William B. Chandler New Hampshire United States ‘Senate Concord N. H Harvard Law New Hampshire Legislative Navy Treasury Arthur Chandler Senate Spanish Treaty Claims Commission Savas Florida Hayes

FAKE HOG CHOLERA CURES HIGHLIGHT SCAM

The government funds a hog cholera cure testing program amid a flood of dubious remedies. Bruschettine and Bruschettino vaccines, distributed by Sorby Vaccine Co., failed to prevent infection after exposure, with autopsies showing typical lesions and deaths. Government circulars urge public caution against imitations.

Congress Department of Agriculture Agricultural Department Bruschettine Bruschettino Sorby Vaccine Co Randolph Street Chicago

Spurr Studio Promises Fast Artistic Photo Service

NO SUN is needed at the SPURR STUDIO. The studio uses an electric printer to finish orders in 48 hours from acceptance. Prices start at $3.00. Orville Cheney has remodeled his pantorium at 1025 East Fourth Street and offers steam cleaning, French dry cleaning, sponging, and pressing with guaranteed satisfaction.

SPURR Gloudy Gaye Orville Cheney W. T. Rose Apoda East Fourth Street Iowa

Tariff on hides sparks debate among packers and farmers

Washington reports a heated fight over a proposed 15 percent duty on cattle hides. Armour & Co. testimony argues the tax harms farmers by raising cattle prices, while packers gain less certainty about its effect. Judge Cowan contends the farmer benefits from the tariff and warns removing it would shift value to leather manufacturers. Beargrove post office created in Guthrie County Iowa.

Washington Payne Alfred R. Urion Armour & Co Chicago Urion Stata Prical Secrer South America Crompacker Indiana Union Mr. Crumpacker Urton Mr. Crimpacker Mr. Urion Crumpacker Fordney Fardney Cowan S. H. Gowan American National Live Stock Association Corn Belt Beef Producers Asociation of Iowa Ways and Means Ms Foundation C. Underwood Laramié County Wye Cattie and Horse Growers Association Senator Warren Wyoming Ways and Hitans Committee Root and?Shoe Workers Union Massachusetts Charles’ C. Willdden Joint Council, Boot and’ Shoe Workers Union Lynn Mass Canada United States England France Beargrove D. C Guthrie County Jessie A. Messner Tassie Polls County

Teachers Wanted for Indian Day School Positions

The government seeks married male teachers for Indian day schools in the Dakotas and New Mexico. Civil service exams January 20 and 21 in Iowa and South Dakota cities. Salaries range from 50 to 72 dollars monthly or 720 dollars yearly, with experience counting up to 10 percent of the score.

Washington Dakotas New México Thease Civil Service Ress United States Evil Service Boards Towa Ames Burlington Dea Wines Dubique Port Madison Iowa City Mason City Sioux City South Dakota Deadwood Sioux Falls Watertown United States Civil Service Commission Solilaries Sta Newa Mexico Juurilla New Mexico Standing Rock North Dakota Pine Ridge Rarachnd Chehali Calville Rowan

Taft Christmas in Augusta Includes Golf Win and Family Dinner

President-elect Taft spent Christmas in Augusta Georgia joining the Country Club annual handicap golf event and defeating Major J B Cumming, then enjoyed a dozen mile horseback ride and a family dinner at Kir and Mrs Langdon Thomas. Augusta residents sent cordial greetings with mistletoe baskets and flowers. Taft praised local hospitality and noted the warmth of the welcome from citizens.

Augusta Taft Country Club J. B. Cumming Cish Kir Langdon Thomas Tatt

Busy Week for Educators and Their Friends

A packed national education agenda unfolds with major societies meeting in Washington and Baltimore. Notable events include the American Historical Society and American Political Science Association joint session at the Willard Hotel led by British ambassador James Bryce, plus Darwin centenary observances at Johns Hopkins. Additional gatherings span Minnesota teachers, Southern educators, and librarians, with prominent figures and institutions across the United States hosting plenary sessions and speeches.

Washington American Historical. Society Eal Saience Association New Willard Hotel James’ Bryce Richmond Danwy Baltimore American Association For the Advancemenit of Science Johns Hopkins University Charles Darwin Minnesota St. Paul Minnesota Educational Johnson C. G. Schulz Bist Mae Ize Atlantic City Nia American Economioc Hootomic Association Thera American Association For Labor Legislation American Sociological Society Helena Mont Dev Numeros Oval Princeton N. T Association of America Seasiong Arkansas Lite Rock Ark Angel Arkansas State Teachers' Association Toronto Ont University of "Taronto American Philological Association Archaeological Insttute of America

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