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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
2
Per week by carriers and per year in advance at various terms. Rates list six months, twelve months, and quarterly options. Entered as second class matter at Waterloo.
A long essay reviews Oregon's primary anomaly where a Republican legislature may be forced to elect a Democrat to the U.S. Senate, arguing promises require fulfillment and urging party unity to uphold elections and public pledges amid shifting political signals.
The entry lists events and births: 1657 Theophilus Eaton dies, first governor of New Haven. 1718 Israel Putnam born in Massachusetts, died May 18, 1780 in Connecticut. 1782 Institution in Philadelphia described as Hank of North America opens. 1822 Greeks proclaim independence. 1855 Southwestern States commercial convention meets in New Orleans. 1893 Confederate attack on Springfield Missouri. 1901 Ruth Cleveland dies at Princeton. 1905 Colorado legislature proclaims Alva Adams governor-elect.
President James Angell of the University of Michigan, the oldest active U S university head, is eighty today. Alumni and students wished to celebrate but deferred to his wishes. Messages of admiration poured in from across the country. Angell has led Michigan since 1871 and previously headed Vermont University for five years, totaling 42 years in university leadership.
Melancthon W Stryker born Vernon New York January 1851. After Hamilton College graduation in 1872 he studied at Auburn Theological Seminary and was ordained in 1876. He served as pastor in Auburn Ithaca Chicago and Holyoke before becoming Hamilton College president in 188? and published poetry and hymns.
The Greek colony in New York marks Christmas with modest observances as the Julian calendar delays their holiday by thirteen days. Greek and Russian children await a belated Christmas while Greeks typically exchange gifts at Easter and attend religious services on Christmas day.
The article sketches Hall's Catarrh Cure with claims of a universal cure, names P J Cheney Co, and offers a money-back promise. It also notes a medical meeting in Sterling Illinois, and mentions Orville Chaney remodeling a pantorium with services and prices. Ely's Cream Balm advertisement follows with price and claims.
Duncan's quiet arrival at Mrs Harvey's mountain gathering sparks a clash of worlds as Eleanor Graydon awakens his longing for belonging. He confesses a life spent in wild travels and fear of true social living, while she imagines a life guided by honest connection. Their exchange leads to a vow of companionship, blending adventure with domesticated longing.
Rear Admiral Casper P. Goodrich reached age limits but may remain at the New York navy yard to complete department consolidation. He directed the last naval engagement of the Spanish War at Manzanillo Cuba and helped in San tiago battery actions. His career spanned the Naval Academy top graduate, European Squadron service, Tel el Kebir attaché, and the San Francisco earthquake dispatch.
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