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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1909

Page

2

Parrott Fuller Baily Subscription Rates Listed

Waterloo Reporter details mail Parrott Sons Waterloo Iowa subscription prices per week per year in advance six months and yearly options. It notes weekly reporter rates, change of address procedure, and contact information including telephones and business offices. The page reflects 1900s era rate structure and postal designation.

Carritt Carrion Malis BELL Buskezs Calontur Department Cos Leon Bastovia

Ben Tillman and the hay loading contest in town

A column of local commentary mocks Ben Tillman and other figures noting the ongoing hay loading contest, shifts to praise for a Y M C A initiative, and touches on temperance and political shifts in Tennessee and Georgia. It calls readers to support local culture, musical events, and agricultural development while mentioning individuals, places, and institutions like Waterloo, Des Moines, and Cedar Falls.

Feely Named Speaker in Black Hawk County History

Hon Guy Feely of Black Hawk county becomes Speaker of the Iowa House in the thirty third general assembly. He is the first native Black Hawk county speaker, succeeding Lora Alford of the eighteenth assembly. Feely’s caucus success stems from his record in the prior term and his balanced diplomacy amid factional tensions. The article notes pay for speakers and a push by State Dairy and Food Commissioner H B Wright to require outside weight labeling on butter prints to curb underweight sales. It also touches on temperance revenue concerns and fashion trends in Chicago millinery, with Senator Tillman offering a skeptical view of educated Black Americans and the dangers of learning.

Guy Feely Blackhawk County House of Representatives General Assembly Iowa Carrigular Waterloo Feely Fealy Lora Alford Old Blackhawk House Senate Ar. Feely Mms. Footy Blackhawk Hera Commonwealth Dairy and Foot H. RB. Wright Des Moines

Rev Sam Small Quoted Misstep Sparks Waterloo Debate

A Waterloo Reporter editorial misquotes Rev. Sam Small about residency in the city. The paper retracts the misquote and defends his stay, noting his usual directness. A Chicago Tribune writer argues long skirts on sidewalks pose health risks, warning of disease exposure in public spaces.

Small Sam Small Waterloo The Chicago Tribune

Big Dinner Planned for University in Iowa City

A January 27 dinner at the university armory in Iowa City will bring together faculty alumni and students in a democratic seating plan with no assigned high or low seats. Fraternities sororities and boarding houses plan dinners and notable alumni and student speakers will entertain as the band leads singing.

Iowa City University Iowa

Chiefs and officials gather for Oklahoma sheriffs meet

Oklahoma officials gather in Oklahoma to perfect the Sheriffs Association of Oklahoma. In other notes the Western states hold meetings and stage events with Olga Netersole appearing in Willam F. Hurlbut's new play The Writing on the Wall at the Columbia Theatre. The Northern Pacific Railway case proceeds in Helena with a government equity suit over coal lands valued at more than $100,000. The Indiana corn show opens at Purdue University under the Indiana Corn Growers' association with a four annual event.

Washington Olga Netersole Columbia ‘Theatre Willam F Helena Mont Northern Pacific Railway Company Northwestern Improvement Company Rocky Fork Coal Company Lafayette Ind Indiana Corn Growers’ Association Purdue University

Echoes of past lectures and state events across cities

A collage of brief notices: alumni dinner crowd growth at a university. new Washington state officials installed amid governor Cosgrove illness. Farmers Union convention in Mississippi. cement users convention in Cleveland with Armory exhibit. Chanler sanity hearing in Charlottesville. Kansas governor elect Stubbs inaugurated in Topeka with large turnout and state reception.

Cleveland National Association of Cement Users Hollenden Hotel

Birthday tribute to James M. Lynch leader of the IHU

James M. Lynch born January 31 1867 at Manilas New York. He started as a printing apprentice in Syracuse and led the Syracuse Trade Assembly for seven terms expanding unions from eighteen to forty five. Lynch rose to first vice president in 1889 and since 1900 has been president of the International Hypographical Union guiding growth and strength nationwide.

James M. Lynch International Hypographical Union Manilas N. Y Syracuse International Union America

This Date in History January 11 1785 1862 Se ceases

A compact historical digest lists events dated January 11 across years with notes on the U S government seat relocation to New York in 1785, Cumberland Island occupation in 1811, Alabama secession in 1861, Burnside expedition in 1862, and other items including a 1897 arbitration treaty and a Kentucky governor’s death in 1864. Also promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar remedy with infant safe claim and a local theater advertisement.

New York Cumberland Island Georgia Bayard Taylor Chester County Pennsylvania Alabama Union Fortress Monroe Manitoba Washington John Young Brown Kentucky

Labor Leaders In Session In Washington

Washington January 11 executive council of the American Federation of Labor met at the headquarters with many top labor leaders to discuss contempt of court sentencing of Gompers Mitchell and Morrison and outline federation policy in light of Justice Wright's ruling. Also notices for Waterloo Building and Loan annual meeting January 18 at 7 30 PM for officers and directors. The Honeymooners shown at Waterloo tonight. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine for colds. refunds if it fails.

Washington American Federation of Labor Organized Labor Amorlet Gompers Mitchell Morrison Wright Supreme Court District of Columbia Federation Waterloo Bulking and Loan Association W. H. Brunn Lew Lichty W. Grove

Officers Chosen by Legislators in Iowa Caucus

Des Moines reports detail the Republican caucuses selecting a five member steering committee and assembling officers for the new Senate and minor posts. Progres sives gained control while factions settled into harmony with committees and chair assignments planned for announcement within a week.

Des Moines Horse Senate Whipple Benton Chapman Cedar-Jones G. A. Newman Cedar Falls S. W. Neal Washington Muscatine J. H Treeca Clarion Flyst Geo A. Wilson Y. Meyer

Victims in Sicilian quake may include Miss Feeney and aunt

New Hampton report says Miss Agnes Feeney of Rochester Minnesota and her aunt, touring Europe, possibly perished in the Sicilian earthquake. A Rochester dispatch notes they were last heard from by postcard from Gibraltar on December 16, aiming for Naples, with plans to continue to Rome. Dr. Feeney awaits word by mail that could confirm travel plans.

New Hampton Agnes Feeney Rochester Mion Slater F. S. Feeney Europe Minneapolis Gibraltar Itta Naples Rome Miss Feeney Dr. Feeney

Gatun Dam Site Backed by Panama Inspectors

Five members of the U S Congress including Haugen Kennedy Lindberg Murdock returned from Panama praising Gatun dam work. They say canal completion could occur within five to six years, favor sea level design and find Gatun site satisfactory. Goethals defends Gatun choosing over Bohlo noting deeper underflow risks and costly curtain walls would be needed at Bohlo.

New York Panama Big Ditch Haugen Kennedy Jens Granny North Dakota Lindberg Minnesota Murdock Kansas Ila Party Sam Gatun Dam Bohlo Gatun Washington Tam Ag Hobbio Panama Canal George W. Goethals Isthmignon Canal Commission Wright Goethals Behio

Marshall Sworn Indiana Governor Inauguration Day

Indiana's new governor Thomas R. Marshall Democrat was sworn in today succeeding Frank J. Hanly Republican. Lieutenant Governor Frank J. Hall also took office as ceremony attendees, with a parade of military and civic groups surrounding the state house. Marshall's brief inaugural address reaffirmed party pledges and a public reception followed in the executive parlors.

Indianapolis Ind Tan Thomas R. Marshall Indiana Frank J. Hanly Frank J. Hall State House House of Representatives Marshall

Hadley Inaugurated Missouri Governor in Jefferson City

Governor Hadley a Republican was sworn in at noon in the Missouri House of Representatives succeeding Democrat Joseph W Folks. Both legislative branches and the supreme court attended with incoming and retiring officers. Hadley gave his inaugural address and an inaugural ball was planned for tonight.

Jefferson City Herbert §. Hadley Missouri House of Representatives Joseph W Supreme Court Hadley

Harman inaugurated Ohio governor in Columbus ceremony

Judson Harman of Inclivatt took the oath of office at noon in the Ohio State Capitol rotunda, administered by Chief Justice William B. Grew. A grand parade followed, featuring multiple divisions of U S troops, the national guard, and Democratic marching clubs.

Columbus Ohio Judson Harman Inclivatt William B. Grew United States National Guard

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