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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1907
Page
2
Washington Jan 10 A Senate committee vote kept the army appropriation advancing as Grosvenor condemned regimental manoeuvres as a farce while recounting an Athens clash where soldiers clashed with locals and a drunken guard was jailed after an incident near the capital. A soldier was jailed for drunken disorder after a friend located him.
Springfield Jan 10 An appellate court decision bounds down in the Dumbauld suit against Elizabeth M Nees J W Dodd and Fred T Coats all of Springfield arising from notes given to W White Bloomington who ran a farm gate scheme that duped many across states White who died last July operated the scheme for years and profits were nearly 500000 White claimed patent rights for a farm gate and sold rights to territories to recruit buyers who would then recruit others for payments, securing endless sales of territorial rights and wealth for White
In Kalamazoo Michigan editorial rooms of The Gazette Rev K McT, president of the Ministerial alliance, led a brief prayer before the day opened. The incident sparked talk among city ministers, with one asking if it signal a revival, and Ross inviting pastors to join a daily short prayer meeting with Dr. McGregor to follow.
The speaker criticized punitive efforts after a fatal street murder during a conflict, accusing officials and officers of failure to prosecute and of wasteful spending. He questioned militia use and questioned racial elements, citing historical battles to argue against excessive cartridge expenditure and inefficiency.
Washington reports tentative understandings emerge on the general service pension bill with a vote expected tomorrow while the discussion of the railway employes hours is noted. The House starts Army appropriation consideration by sections under the five minute rule as 31 of 45 pages of the bill are completed. Fortification appropriation is sent to committee and Roosevelt prepares a hot message on the Brownsville case.
Mayor Tom W Boehne in an annual message endorsed municipal ownership of a gas and lighting plant. Citizens complain of poor service from the local gas and telephone light company. Proponents include Roehne and other leading city business figures though financing limits may hinder plans.
In Peterstitre on January 10 a terrorist killed a high official with an automatic pistol during a garden encounter and fired while escaping, then wounded a policeman before capture. Reports note two brothers died similarly in Auburn Indiana and Hagerton after train incidents.
In Wabash Indiana a trained flag belonging to the Holder clients in winter quarters here kicked over a lamp and set fire to an old building where animals were quartered. There was a panic among the animals but the flames were subdued with only great damage caused.
A severe explosion at the Jones and Laughlin Steel Aliza furnaces near Pittsburg killed and maimed workers. Dozens are missing or wounded as molten metal rained over the area. Firemen and rescuers struggled amid chaos while bystanders pleaded for news of missing relatives.
Washington January 10 The coroner s inquest over the Terra Cotta wreck of December 30 held for the grand jury action. Names include Harry E L Wildebrand engineer Frank F Hoffmier and others. All except Dent Mc Cavthey and Kelly were in the building and were arrested.
Alonzo Tohn son declared on New Year's Day he would not drink again and hoped to be stricken dumb if he did. He took a drink Monday and became speechless as the case notes. James Wilson, a diamond thief who held up Wallace's store Friday night, refuses to reveal his real name amid ongoing legal action.
At Zanesville Ohio on January 1 the National Grand Army of the Republic executive committee formed a sub committee to visit rival encampment sites Saratoga New York and Atlantic City New Jersey for the 1907 event. Adjutant General Joseph W. O Neal Lebanon Connecticut Fr M Sterrett St Louis and Phi Cheek Baraboo Wis were appointed to inspect the two cities. They will tour Saratoga January 21 for three days then proceed to Atlantic City and report to the executive committee for a final vote.
An 1870s Cumberland county report describes Jordan Smith and Jordan Smith firing on Frank Stith during a revival return, misidentifying one man as another. Stith was wounded fatally. the assailants, eight men, fled after the shooting near Flint Stone.
London reports a young female teacher near Wrexham died minutes after ingesting contents from a blue packet described as tartaric acid. Doctors warn even small amounts can kill those with weak hearts amid other local notices of divorce, marriage licenses, and public deaths across the US and UK.
Tobin S Wootruff has been sworn governor of Connecticut and the legislature has organized for business. Mills at Minneapolis unable to ship product due to car shortages have shut down causing 800 men to lose work. Announcement that the National Bank of the Republic of Boston will absorb the Fecomen’s National Bank of Rostra.
Wall Street bankers and brokers attend a curb prayer in front of the Stock Exchange as Rev Henry Marsh Warres and Mrs Gaylord move to extend religious services in the financial district. J Pierpont Morgan James Stillman John D Rockefeller and other leaders back the plan with support and coordination for weekly services on Wednesdays.
A Pueblo locomotive engineer learns his wife and cousin were murdered in Denver after an infidelity dispute. The husband killed himself, leaving a note claiming faithlessness. In Albany, a court ruling favors Brooklyn Rapid Transit, allowing a double fare charge between two points amid passenger disputes.
Jan 16 Bt Lewis reports a lamp used by Blis Eli J Longley exploded drenching her in oil and causing her death. Her husband Alexander Longley suffered severe burns while trying to save her. The couple had been married long with five year old child died. Jan 10 James Dowen and family injured as natural gas explosion partially destroys their home after Mrs McEwen detected odor and struck a match.
Honolulu January 1910 report says the German government authorized Governor Solf of German Samoa to purchase Robert Louis Stevenson’s former Vailima home for a government residence.
A health notice extols Electric Bitters for restoring strength in women and restoring bright eyes, smooth skin, and vitality, while promoting Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for scrofula and blood impurities. It stresses beauty and health as linked to well being and vigor.
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