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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1907
Page
5
Early dispatches place the death list between 100 and 1,000 as doctors warn of immediate food famine. New York reports indicate 310 bodies recovered and buried, while other advisories suggest widespread casualties and scarce medical supplies amid ongoing distress.
Reports from London indicate Kingston Jamaica suffered a severe earthquake with widespread destruction. Estimates of casualties range from four hundred forty to twelve hundred with thousands left homeless and many injured. Advices say Kingston is the only heavily damaged area. no Americans reported killed or injured.
In ibensville Ohio on January 17 Fred G Fairbanks son of Vice President Fairbanks pleaded not guilty to perjury charges and posted bond. The brief court appearance followed gossip about the case and involved the bank allegations of sinking water depths, with unclear details remaining in the fragment.
John Inman files suit against Dodge mat who married May Monte, saying the ceremony was no joke. The divorce action follows a joke-like marriage that the parties now treat as real. Trial slated for January 27. Epidemic closes all Evanston public schools indefinitely due to fever.
Severe flooding hits Kentucky and Ohio as the Ohio River rises toward wholesale districts. Portsmouth reports hundreds forced from homes, with an expected several days of river highwater. Also noted are a corruption case, a hanging in Washington Pennsylvania, and the inauguration of Governor Albert B. Cumming in Des Moines.
The McCutcheon contest tasting testimony occupied the court, with Attorneys White and Howell scheduled to speak for contestants and proponents. Senator Courtwright and Pickett poised to close, as the annex courtroom fills with farmers from Cedar Fults and others awaiting the outcome.
Henry J. Smith a gardener denies material allegations in a petition for divorce filed by Regina Smith. He admits drinking and asserts earnings were devoted to paying property debts and supporting himself and wife. He disputes ownership of house furniture and asks dissolution of a temporary injunction. He is sixty two, cites savings in a homestead, and notes monthly earnings around forty dollars. Lampurter case: Henry Lampurter located after three weeks via Daily Reporter notices, found at 301 Le land avenue, though Waterloo address mismatch. relatives unable to reach him.
Deed to property belonging to Walter Hoinasuth was filed to record title to St Marys German Catholic Church at East Third and Lafayette. Executors Hemesath claim a contract with St Marys trustees to sell the corner lot for 4700 dollars. sale price to the church was under appeal as a gift vs fair value. Inauguration news notes few attendees and a gloomy forecast, plus Des Moines politics and committee appointments for Ways and Means, Judiciary, Appropriation, and other posts.
Hollentor, former Chicago Great Western roadmaster, remains jailed on four charges tied to payroll frauds as grand jury action continues. Melbourne banker J B Morris refused to sign bonds for 1500, saying the amount was too high. Sorenson and Cedar Falls official Albert Ross face separate charges with bonds posted. Velhe McCormack resigns as LaFayette block janitor, Al Rush returns to LaFayette drawing business duties after recovery.
John Burns of Independence Iowa, killed Jan 3 in Minneapolis by falling, was identified here. The Burns family is large locally, with a telegram to his mother Catherine Burns unclaimed for eight days. His parents and two sisters reside here, a brother Frank runs a hotel in Chicago. An attempt will be made to bring the remains home for burial. C EB Larson traveled to Chicago on business.
The board of supervisors awarded the bridge construction and removal contract in Black Hawk County to John Ritzhiger with a $1000 bond for faithful performance. He will reuse good lumber, supply new pine and fir lumber, and oak piling at specified rates, with the county providing materials for labor. The board also named overseers for local poor relief and arranged a committee to handle county printing and office supplies, granting officers authority to order needed items.
Insurance company annual stockholders meeting held this afternoon at the offices of the company. New officers to be selected and other business transacted. The year just completed was reported as most profitable since organization.
Chicago reports Waterloo Loan and Trust Co. plans to open a new Farmers Loan and Trust Co. bank in Streator Illinois with capital of 100000. The venture aims to offer savings, deposits, and loans mirroring Waterloo practices, backed by prominent local investors. President W French travels to secure a location amid a growing Illinois financial field.
A farmers institute session and a ladies program at the courthouse drew a large audience. Beetek talks on poultry, stock judging led by Prof McLass, with beef stock from H J Hees and dairy stock from Case Dairy. An evening program followed at the courthouse. Greene shot death report: George McGee found dead near Rockfort. coroner’s inquest suggests self-inflicted gunshot while recent mining trip and wealth rumors accompany.
The H J Hess sale of bunched cattle at Waterloo Live Stock and Commission company drew hundreds. The event, described as the largest of its kind in the city, filled the barn seats as Angus cattle were auctioned. The first Angus heifer sold for 390 dollars and the forty seven head averaged about 350 dollars.
Webster City Iowa December 3 jal report says roadmaster F W Spencer of Eagle Grove attempted to board an extra freight engine and fell losing his left leg below the knee as the engine and cars passed over it. Amputation was considered but not certain.
Peter Spring Cade Rane and friends visit Waterlolo while Glinger Broa shells corn for Charles Wellman. Kilimerson of Jeaupus buys hay and Nick Lage Mang sold corn at $9.00 per ton. Various locals haul logs and hay, buy stock, and visit Jesup and Waterloo. The Evangelical Lutheran church house is completed and school begins. A public sale draws a crowd. several people purchase horses. Roads are few, Jubilee Creamery installs a new churn. One mare dies from an accident. residents recount harvest humor and daily farm life.
A big class taking in Highland nobles' meeting drew marked enthusiasm and boosted participation as many members joined the event.
The Highland Nobles fraternal order reports rising attendance and growing interest as Queen Castle in the Steely block fills its hall. New officers performed well, plans to expand, purchase regalia, and extend the current program through January 20 are approved. Officials note anticipated class growth, with strong support from Protecter Wenner and 123’s next meeting. The Waterloo unit leads Iowa enthusiasm while Michigan Kansas Colorado and Nebraska show momentum across the jurisdiction.
In Fostoria Ohio on January 17 neighbors entered the home of John Kraeis and found his son and father in law dead from asphyxiation. The wife lay dying as gas escaped from a kitchen stove.
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