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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
8
The jury freed Harry K. Thaw on the trial for murder of Stanford White after deliberating overnight, finding insanity grounds untenable. Thaw, ordered confined to Matteawan asylum for evaluation, faced indefinite custody while his wife and lawyers planned further legal steps.
In Des Moines state officials did not take up several notable convicts including J B Hollendors whose parole request faces possible grant. Attorney Representative Guy Feely remains hopeful as family members including a mother, father, Joy Fuchs and siblings await the board’s decision amid related town records and local events.
A man convicted in complicity with the Western Pry roll fraud was sent to the penitentiary. Months ago a parole petition gained hundreds of signatures, hoping the parole board will favor the request. Local notes report moves and visits as residents travel, births, illnesses, and upcoming events across communities.
The Iowa Telephone Company resumes half rate toll service after 8:00 PM, with calls after 3:00 PM now charged at night rates. The change aims to ease congestion and align staffing after 6:00 PM as operators are reduced, allowing customers to call distant points at lower prices. The shift discontinues daytime preorders for night calls and assigns calls to the appropriate day or night rate based on when registered.
The Waterloo Business College marks its twenty fourth annual commencement with a sequence of events at First United Presbyterian Church on Sunday February 2 7 36 p m the Baccalaureate sermon by Rev T Shaw D D Chancellor of Central University Pella Iowa the annual alumnus meeting at Bickly Hall on Tuesday February 4 7 00 p m the president's residence reception February 6 8 60 p m and the M C A auditorium graduation exercises on February 7 with diplomas presented by Hon Albert B Cammine Music by Myers orchestra. The class lists include numerous graduates in Combined Course and Commercial Course with speakers and the schedule of addresses and presentations.
Residents and property owners on Fourth Street oppose installing gates at railroad crossings on Fourth and Fifth streets east of the river. They claim the city council is pushing a nuisance to travelers and would deface the street’s beauty, citing similar actions in Cedar Rapids and other cities. The pushback comes from people who own property on Fourth Street, asserting traffic disruption and visual impact. Local merchants note Dubuque sausage at Hartong's Grocery on Franklin Street.
The sale of Avg Kurtz drew eager bidders with 8 horses totaling 1784.02 and cows selling from 30 to 62 dollars. B Phifer and H OC Schultzlerk led the auction with plans for daily sales into February. Nearby events include J L Mauver and Niemeyer Bros sales, while community notices mention birthdays funerals and a Waterloo marriage. Albert Fuchs, born 1867, died, with burial in Waterloo Catholic cemetery and a note on his family.
Three new smallpox cases were reported Friday as authorities ordered quarantines and vaccinations. Dennis McDonald and Mahnko were sent to the pest house after diagnosis. Thomas Machamer, fearing infection, was quarantined along with his family. Zimmerman and Lynell Shannon also diagnosed. Zimmerman quarantined at 2200 Willieton Avenue with partial goods removed to enforce the quarantine. baby Lyvell Shannon quarantined at Columbia Street home.
State brief highlights include Mrs. John E. Oliver’s death from blood poisoning after an operation, a Sioux City color photography pioneer, legal and criminal items, a long walk from Sioux City to Marshalltown, and various court actions. Also reported are railroad commission hearings scheduled for February, church revival outcomes, and small local notices.
The article discusses expected changes at the New York State Republican convention, detailing plans to exclude Senator Thomas G Platt and Senator Chauncey Depew from the Big Four. It notes potential at-large picks like Secretary Root, Cortelyou, ex-Gov Black, and Seth Low, with O'Dell and Hughes influence shaping delegate selection.
Strong testimony for Mrs Bert McDonald on the trip for murdering Guerin was given by Abraham Wollnekt a tailor whose office adjoined Guerin s. He saw Mrs McDonald break the glass in Guerin s office with her hands. She had no revolver. He found Guerin on the floor with a revolver in his hand and said Mrs McDonald stepped back into the front office, leaned over the body, picked up the revolver and returned. She repeatedly claimed he shot himself. Mrs J D Caldwell, operated on at the hospital four weeks ago, is recovering enough to return home and may move to the Park avenue residence Sunday afternoon. The attending physician says rest will restore her strength. Adjutant Alfrieda Swanson Salvation Army will conduct meetings in the hall on Fifth and Sycamore Saturday night and Sunday, aided by Lieut Dora Loyoachan and local forces.
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