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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
5
In St Louis on January 11 a rear sleeper named Harcourt on a Wabash train derailed on Carr street’s terminal elevated tracks. It fell fifteen feet to the pavement below, injuring seven passengers. Cassie Chadwick will start for prison. News of the Day in Brief.
Arrangements for a heavyweight world title bout between Marvin Hert and Tommy Burns were completed in Butte Montana yesterday. The fight is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on February 23, with promoters confirming venue and terms.
Albany January 11. Senator Brackett introduced a resolution requesting the resignation of Senator Chauncey M. Depew in the senate and set as a special order for next Tuesday.
United States Marshal Chandler expects to depart Cleveland Friday for Columbus with Mrs Cassie L Chadwick. The trip aims to place the latter under the sentence of ten years imprisonment.
Washington Jan 11 The senate committee on inter oceanic canals held its initial meetings to map a program for investigation into Panama canal affairs. Secretary Taft was interrogated to gather guidance for the inquiry. Proceedings were held behind closed doors with public hearings planned later.
New York January 11 reports after a physicians conference the illness of Marshall Field of Chicago was diagnosed as incipient pneumonia. Ogden Utah January 11 a rumor of a Southern Pacific fast mail wreck near Montello is denied as erroneous.
In Justice Court at Waterloo the first skirmish in the physicians and surgeons association battle against Dr. B F Miller occurred. Miller seeks 314 85 from N W Gales and Della Gales for services rendered while the defendants claim Miller was not a licensed regular physician and that he had agreed to cure for 10 but failed. Reed Tuthill attorneys for Miller and Sullivan for the defendants argued. The judge took the case under advisement and will render verdict next Wednesday at 9 AM.
Cedar Falls Jan 11 Special A Hotchkiss a well known and respected resident of Cedar Falls died this afternoon at 2 36 o'clock at his home Announcement of his illness appears in the Cedar Falls Reporter Bowan Bros Hoover have sold two lots to F Willia Jenks in Forest Park addition On these lots are about 36 fruit trees and several hard maples Jenks will build a residence early in the spring.
Chicago Jan 11 Private services over the body of Dr Harper president of Chicago University were held at the family residence. Only family and university faculty and council attended. Public funeral exercises will be held Sunday.
President Roosevelt was named an honorary member of the Improved Order of Red Men in a private White House ceremony attended by prominent order members and witnessed in the president's private office.
Des Moines Jan 11 Special reports the Iowa legislature was devoid of special interest today. Visiting committees to state institutions were announced. Sankry introduced a valued policy fire insurance bill and a two cent railroad fare measure. Ofill proposed a law to curb dynamite fire crackers selling only gunpowder crackers not over 3 inches long and 3 percent inch in diameter. Governor’s reception preparations for tonight are noted.
A large attendance gathers for the fourth class postmasters district meeting at the Irving hotel. Officers include President C O Barry Secretary W G Swaim and Treasurer George P Burgess. The event ends with a banquet. Also, postmaster Wm Slichlinger offers box rentals at the new federal building on January 12 and 13 from 2 to 4 PM.
Directly interested folks in Waterloo Creamery Building company meet this afternoon at Leavitt and Johnson National Bank rooms to straighten relations with Palmer Hubbard company which occupied the building and ran the business for years A Palmer Hubbard representative attends as some machinery was disposed of without stockholder consent and the meeting was called to address this issue.
A Waterloo city council member plans to introduce a resolution and draft a new ordinance to require the gas company to itemize actual gas usage on every bill and to refund any overcharges. Residents complain bills lack readings, and the measure aims to enforce reliable meters and transparent charges by the utility.
The Stewart Cement Glock Machine company held its annual meeting on Wednesday to elect directors FLP McKhinney C D Kern W M Law G B Van Arsdel J S Tuthil F E Cutler Kk B Pen ney W Galloway and J W Wilby. Officers for the year were President F E Cutler Vice President C D Korn Treasurer W M Law Secretary J W Wilby. A notice seeks a team of road horses weighing 1050 pounds or more in exchange for a plane from Taylor and Strobel.
Captain Tripp of the Water loo Associated Charities reports Dec 1 1905 to Jan 12 1906 aided 63 families 21 cases investigated 78 families visited 16 meals 14 beds 6 tons coal 10 temporary 2 permanent employment 7 transportation 81 visitation hours 60 charity store hours 50 clothes collection 120 garments issued total December expenses 72 dollars. East High School basketball to Marshalltown Friday after 21 to 5 Waterloo win. Team departs 6:20 Great Western train returns night train. several fans will accompany.
National Baseball Commission adopts a draft schedule with class A at 1000, class B at 760, class C at 500, lower classes 300. J B Grillo resigns as Toledo club president from the national board of arbitration. A Waterloo feather renovator, who claimed to start a business, was found drunk after lodging 5.85 and later claimed knee paralysis cured by a bottled medicine. his lameness disappeared after leaving the station.
Loyal fraternal gatherings fill the O. C. B. hall with Odd Fellows and Rebekahs hosting a joint installation of officers from east and west side camps. Local dignitaries, including Grand Master Snyder, Past Presidents, and officers from Modern Woodmen of America, Royal Neighbors, and Temple Rebekah Lodge, preside as hundreds attend.
The will of Th William J Ward valued about 126000 directs most property to his wife Nellia M Ward and his brother J A Ward. He leaves 800 acres in Tama county near Gilman to Mrs Ward to fund mortgage payments and wife maintenance. J A Ward receives the remaining real and personal property except trust provisions for Arthur Stineman and stock in Glimmon Opera Houses. G F Stansberry named trustee.
Edwin O. Soule, former bank cashier, seeks transfer of his case to Benton county district court arguing lack of justice in the current county. He is out on bail after an eighteen month indictment. attorneys are C. B. Pickett and TE. V Andrews. Soule is visiting relatives in Moulton, Iowa, and the term may not hear the matter.
Mrs Maude Ross Davis formerly of Ottawa has vanished from Towa Gily with household furniture. A state university of laws student who had roomed at her home also disappeared. Mr Davis an engineer from Davenport Iowa reports the pair left six months after their marriage. Police launched a search for the missing duo amid fears of possible error in names and residence.
The east side library docks were removed this morning and the old city hall quarters will be refitted for the city clerk’s office. It is unclear how the space will be used, though a police court room is suggested with a judge’s bench, prisoners’ box and jury seats at low cost. L H Bronson returned from Des Moines after attending the Town Mutual Dwelling House Insurance company meeting. he, T B Gordon and Ed A Aldrich form the executive committee.
The Farmers Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance of Blackfawn County published figures from Cedar Falls secretary Wm Morgan. The year shows $10,000 in losses paid and adjustments, receipts totaling $11,744.52, disbursements $11,746.62, and a cost per thousand of $2.62 for the year.
The annual stockholders meeting of the Iowa Manufacturers' Insurance Assn is in the Syndicate Building. About eighty stockholders from across the state attend the first annual meeting since its August formation. The session began around 9:00 am and will conclude soon, with the afternoon devoted to plans and a banquet social for attendees before departure.
The East Waterloo township Ladies Aid society held its annual meeting at the hospital home of Mrs. Cone. Mrs. Frank Hamilton was elected president, Mrs. Dean treasurer, and Miss Horton secretary. The 21 members met nine times, with $81 collected and a $33 treasury balance after year end gifts to Orphans' Home and other charities.
A divorce decree granted Josephine James from Frank James with right to resume maiden name Josephine Mitchall. Lena Jakel granted divorce from Conrad Jakel, maiden name Lena Jakel Testored. Decrees to be rendered on payment of plaintiff costs. Other cases involved Bassett Ferrin Cova Grobe Sisters Hue Grobe and EB C Rude with a $350.05 judgment, plus $25.71 attorney fees. Foreclosure decree in G D Davig va E M Rittenhouwen Minnie Mrittenhause. $322.62 note at 6 percent and $602 note at 8 percent. For rent an ad lists a good 160 acre farm four miles east of Waterloo. H H Clay Cedar Falls Ia.
Raymond news recounts a Wednesday social at the parsonage hosted by Mrs. Lusted with a birthday cake for Harold Pips. Several locals, including J Wy. Robson and Mrs. Philips, attend church events. many neighbors report travels, health updates, and home moves across Urbana Illinois Dubuque and Waterloo.
The Supreme Court affirmatively upholds the Marshalltown case ruling in favor of the plaintiff W. L. M. Wenzel against Property Mutual Indurance Association. Insurance fraudulently issued extra policies through two other companies without notifying the defendant. Trial occurred about two years ago at Marshalltown with a verdict of $3.75 and related sums. The action involves a Melbourne area loss on frame buildings and insurer liability.
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