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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
5
An exhibit contrasts global religious funding and followers with figures for Jews, Greeks, Protestants, Mohammens, Roman Catholics and heathen groups. It notes American spending on chewing, millinery, confectionery, sanitation, church work, and jewelry to illustrate priorities.
A company of Infantry from Fort Gidbo, Alaska, was directed to Fairbanks to preserve order during a mining strike. Reports say mobs have attempted to seize recent arrivals with intent to deport them. The move aims to stabilize the volatile situation in the territory.
Albany N Y Feb 13 three of the six cars in the New York to Paris race reached Albany shortly after noon Americans Italian and French vehicles arrived others unheard from. Also notes relief fund for Robert Womack founder Cripple Creek. Denver hosts Young Women's Christian Association delegates. Wheeling resumes work. banker Tisdelle charged. Butler defeats Stalty. inquiry ends with question what can you buy for ten cents.
Public auction at the E Bingham farm two and a half miles southwest of Jeann and four and a half miles northeast of Jubilee on Thursday February 20 1908 at 9 o clock. Live stock includes horses cattle and Short Horns plus 375 chickens. Terms cash for small sums and one year on larger notes with security. Lunch served at noon.
In Albany New Jersey February 18 a witness testified in the Standard Oil salt case. The testimony described offers of free oil and attempts to show oil sold by Standard competitors to a Pittfield merchant. A driver was allegedly paid five dollars a month to report freight shipments to New York, with a marked bill claimed as payment for those reports.
Frank J. Shannon sues Nicholaa Delegardelle for 2500 after an October assault at East Fourth and Water, claiming injuries including a broken leg and loss of earnings. He also seeks $342.60 for unaccounted business funds from Shannon Bros. and related real estate dealings with John J. Shannon.
Admiral Simpson reports from the Chilean cruiser Chacabuco that Evans’ fleet is proceeding through the Strait of Magellan toward Calvao via Valparaiso. Evans is improving in health and everything is going on well aboard.
The Hamilton slander case jury failed to reach a verdict after deliberating up to twenty two hours across thirteen ballots. They cited credibility disputes among witnesses and possible reading of testimony as unhelpful, leading to discharge by Judge Platt on Thursday afternoon. The stormy session spanned Wednesday night and Thursday, with jurors wearied but relieved at being discharged.
In Melrose Massachusetts on February 12 rear admiral N M Dwre commanded the ship Raleigh of Mantle Bay to contest the tax and fortify military claims in the city. The report notes a mint under taxation as a potential payout for naval authority.
An unruly scene erupts as lawmakers clash over procedural favoritism and demands for apologies. A separate item notes rail labor leaders backing a controversial bill, while a Rhode Island veterans encampment honors Commander in Chief Burton with promotion of Newport’s Wiltant O. Afina to department commander.
J. Pteifler today purchased the Odd Fellows temple in Cedar Balls for 32000 dollars, buying from Abraham Wilt who has owned it since its erection in 1902. The deal closes a long tenure and marks a major property transfer in the community.
A Waterloo Cedar Falls investigation into the Snyder shooting intensifies as 2000 evidence traces point to two held youths. Detectives study alibis while Mayor Rector faces taunts. witnesses are examined through the night and into Thursday, with authorities vowing to press charges once evidence solidifies. Snyder shows improvement and faces recovery as the case unfolds.
Henry Harter a county pioneer died at his home Wednesday evening after a long illness. His son John has managed the farm since his father became incapacitated. Survived by daughter Mrs Jean Pilgrey of Purdy Missouri two brothers and a sister. Funeral at 0 00 p m Friday at Littiston with burial there.
Karl Greenwald of New Hampton has earned a cadet appointment to West Point and will report March 2. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C Greenwald and a graduate of the New Hampton public school. Arthur Kemman is noted as the second local to win an appointment to Annapolis, with nearly four years there.
Charles City February 12 a bold robbery occurred shortly after noon when the Illinois Central Depot till was rifled while night operator Oxcar Walg delivered mail to the post office. Thieves took 47.80 dollars. Weig could not explain how entry was gained. No clue yet. detectives to be assigned. Also note: Postmaster General Moyer loosens postal clerk height weight rule. Butter market prices and dairy quotes update from Chicago.
Two more cases of smallpox were reported Wednesday, the victims, Mr. and Mrs. John Sims of 1525 East Fourth Street. The husband is well advanced while the wife is in early stages. This brings Waterloo totals to eleven at the pest house and four at homes.
Frank EB Billings 24 of Hudson and Jennie Y Mason 22 of Earle Center. Richard H James 25 of Harlan and Graca Gellen 19 of Cedar Falls are issued licenses, per local records.
Wisconsin Democrats meet in the city to choose four delegates at large and twenty two district delegates for the national convention in Denver. Names floated include John A. Ayward Madison Congressman Welds and Maryin Hoft Milwaukee with other candidates under consideration as committees adjourn for forenoon.
Secretary Taft arrived in Detroit to address the Michigan Lumber Dealers Association convention and respond to Senator Knox's claim that Taft supporters control the primary. Arthur J. Vorhis, Taft campaign manager, arrived and clarified the Ohio contest is over. Taft and party then moved to Lansing where they were greeted at the Hotel Downey and spoke from their carriages to a crowd.
Judge W H Wallace of Kansas City criminal court, active in Sunday law enforcement advocacy, announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Missouri governor. He calls for statewide and permanent enforcement of the Sunday liquor laws.
Railway officials in Cleveland report a marked increase in both freight and passenger traffic over the past two weeks. The Lake Shore road moved more freight cars yesterday than on any day since early December, and turnover has risen steadily in the same period.
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