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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1906
Page
3
Dubuque jury finds William H Clarke not guilty of murder after deliberating seven hours. Clarke and his mother thanks jurors as verdict read. Court scene includes applause and emotional moments. Clarke discharged. wife ill, Clarke contemplates future as wife and family react to outcome.
Chicago February scene as three hours of floor debate at the national insurance convention end with Gov Albert B Cumming of Town airing sharp broadside attacks on insurers. Lt Gov W F Thorne of Kev ricky adds humorous rebuttals as southern delegates jeer at the industry.
A report notes charitable efforts supplying fuel and clothing to those in need. Local volunteers organized drives, distributing暖 supplies and winter wear through community centers and partner organizations. The initiative highlights sustained support for vulnerable residents amid rising living costs.
January 1906 report by Superintendent F H A Tripp shows total expense ninety eight dollars and twenty five cents. Sixty five families visited and twenty garments distributed while meals provided reached eighteen. Temporary employment and permanent placement noted with hours spent visiting and clothing collection recorded.
Albert Titus of Tonia Chickasaw county, a former member of the lone soldiers' home, received a limited divorce from Valley A. Titus in district court before Judge Caswell Thireday afternoon. The petition alleged desertion, while Mrs. Titus claimed she supported their children for six years and feared her husband. Titus, citing injuries, testified the plaintiff was his second wife, dating from 1861, connected to Civil War service with Company A Fourteenth Wisconsin Cavalry.
A controlling interest in the Water Separator Co. has been sold to J T Sulivan FP J Bightey W W Marsh and F J Fowler. The deal closes today after weeks of negotiation with other offers. The plant in Waterloo at Sycamore near West Third remains operational and may align with Iowa Dairy Separator Co. Sears Roebuck & Co. executives were in Waterloo during the transfer, fueling talk of broader interest in the factory.
Washington reports say Miss Alice Roosevelt’s wedding wardrobe was overstated in a New York telegram. She reportedly ordered a modest trousseau of American fabrics, with many parasols, while funds from family may cover future Paris and London finery. A Cuban purchase note attracted chatter.
Oelwein Register reports Fayette County Supervisors Brathler Dwyer and Walrath decided to purchase about 200 King drages for county roads. The Des Moines meeting of supervisors echoed support, noting the investment is not large and would improve routes notably.
The Cedar Pally Gazette reports a seed corn special with Prof P C Molde and Ames state college assistants touring the Great Western railway in Iowa from Feb 16 to 24. The train will stop at Wilson Junction for 40 minutes on Feb 17 with talks on seed corn selection at 1:50 and 3:05 at Hudson, Waterloo East, and other stops in Black Hawk County including Hudson Wilson Junction Waterloo Dewar and Dunkerton.
J H Hanna files in Wielick Court to recover 1740.80 plus interest and costs from T J Booth on a Black Hawk National Bank note of 2742.38 endorsed by Booth and transferred to Hanna. Note secured by mortgage. partial payments. plaintiff seeks judgment and attorney fees. Separately D F Cannady seeks divorce from Carter Cannady on grounds of desertion. They wed Des Moines January 10 1902. desertion February 15, 1982. Decree and other relief requested. Mary E Minard seeks divorce from Stewart Mingrid on grounds of cruelty and indecent language. alleges self support through day labor and boarding, marital history from Waterloo since 1880. three daughters aged 11 to 19. requests custody, house, and related relief.
Vrani Shanon, a farmer in Wour bivy county, claims a new fruit implement will replace the scoop shove in unloading corn. His elevator device transfers corn from wagon to crib using an endless chain, saving manual labor though horses fear the noise. tested on his farm this fall with good results.
Work will begin on remodeling Gadd Fellows hall on West Fourth street with a new front to be supplied by Cohen Kringle millinery. The second story will also be remodeled and wired for gas. Robert Hall has sold to James Byrnes a favorite driving horse named Duca De.
In a dramatic district court proceeding Judge Platt heard the Barrett vs Barrett divorce case with Minnie Barrett's teeming testimony and her mother Mrs Felds animated reactions drawing laughter. The fourteen year old daughter testified loyally while the case advanced Friday with property custody details unsettled awaiting final ruling in the coming weeks.
Feb 1 town column from Littleton details visits and trips by residents to Manchester Independence and Dubuque, social events at homes including an oyster supper planned by J C Stevenson, and a successful basket social at the Alexander home raising funds for the school. Mentions illness, harvest activity, church sermons by Rev E D Hall, and community thoughts on liquor reform. Includes obituary items for Miss Frances Slaughter and notes on local agriculture and bird issues.
Nashua February 2 special says Harry Farr’s restaurant on Main Street was destroyed by a blaze discovered about 1 00 am. The frame building and adjoining structures suffered extensive damage. Two adjacent buildings owned by Geo T Greeley of Chicago were destroyed. Greeley plans insurance coverage while Farr is reportedly uninsured pending verification. It is the third fire at the restaurant in a few months.
A thirteen year old boy narrowly escaped losing an eye after a bottle with gunpowder exploded while he played on the river above the dam. Several companions witnessed the incident and many vow to abandon handling gunpowder after the dangerous stunt.
Robbers stole a considerable quantity of wine from a Presbyterian church during Wednesday evening decoration for the Car Christian Endeavor anniversary. Two groups of young people were decorating while Tuncheon was served. A break in occurred while they were basement, making this the second wine theft at the church.
Transfer of millinery stock from Mrs. George Van Duyn to M. L. Nerrin of Charles City filed for record today. Stock stored in the southwest room of the M. G. A. block near Bridge Street where the business operated for some time. New purchaser is an experienced milliner with strong local recommendations.
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