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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
5
In Boyertown Pa on January 16 a burial of over sixty Vietima took place after a firehouse ceremony failed. No clergy could conduct services as the town lacked a clergyman for the burial day due to weather and other duties. Digging and interment proceeded despite rain and light snow.
Boyertown Pa January 16 One fifteenth of the town's population perished in the Rhoades opera house fire. Ninety seven killed with many identified only by friends. Coroner Strasser opened a morgue bureau to issue death certificates and insurance papers. Volunteers rushed to dig graves as townsfolk faced harrowing scenes at improvised mortuary.
In St Catherine's Ontario a moving picture machine exploded at the Hippodrome theater attracting about fifty including women and children. Several were trampled in the rush to the street. Lorie McDermott, 15, died from burns and damages were placed at one thousand dollars. In Minnesota cold snapped to below zero for the first time this winter with records well into the negatives.
The German armored cruiser Schatatiprat ran aground last night during evolutions near Buell. A hundred foot long hole opened in the double bottom, but there were no casualties. The ship entered the Imperial docks under its own steam for repairs. Separately, Gustave’s First Parliament opened in Stockholm with ceremonies and a pledge of zeal for the fatherland.
Secretary Taft appeared before the Senate committee on inter-oceanic canals and outlined the canal project with cost estimates and schedule. He urged no wage reductions for skilled workers while noting workers earn 50 to 60 percent more than in the states, and discussed widening locks to allow large ships and issues facing the Panama Canal, including steamship service on the West Coast.
New York Jan 16 Judge Hough of the United States Circuit Court directed E H Harriman to answer all ICC questions except those about Union Pacific and Southern Pacific stock purchases tied to the August 1906 dividend. Otto H Kuhn of Kuhn Louh Co was also ordered to respond to ICC questions. Yopeka Kans Jan 1 a special legislature session opened with most members present. Bills on primary election guaranty deposits taxation two cent fare and prohibitory law reforms expected. session to last about ten days.
Members of the young people's class at Walnut Street Baptist church held a Wednesday evening business meeting and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs Ray Lewis, Vice president Joe Gustofferson, Secretary Cliffornd Morris, and Treasurer Clarence Briden. Mrs W H Lightheart recently sustained a leg fracture from a fall and is recovering at home on East Seventh Street.
John A. Presba longtime Lester township merchant and Mrs. Sarah A. Barker death reported within a week in Blackhawk county. Barker died after a long breakdown age 46? years. Presba and Barker were early settlers of the area with wide acquaintance. Surviving children listed. funeral arrangements expected at Dunkerton Baptist church.
In LaPorte on a Wednesday evening January 18 at 8 oclock, Miss Phrona Longaker of LaPorte and Mr Hrad Taylor of Buckingham were married at the bride’s parents home, Rev Mercy officiating. The bride, a popular local figure, and groom, a farmer near Buckingham, will reside in a fine house prepared for them as guests offer their best wishes.
Petey Gilson, a self described "mostly of Chicago" resident, tells Judge Neéelen in Milwaukee of decades of injuries and amputations he claims to have suffered. He lists lost fingers, toes, a foot, an ear, and other body parts as possessions of various states and cities. Mary Thaw travels to Pittsburg to attend the trial of her son, Harry K. Thaw.
The readable fragments describe a political campaign in Black Hawk County with remarks about Attorney Hoste and Mr Hoxie. It references a candidate’s high standing and long career, noting training at a state university and broad local regard. The text hints at campaign support and anticipated impact on county politics.
Unanimous verdict commends the Waterloo firm Waterlooo Way Wins for paving on King and Kingman boulevards. Local owners praise the work as excellent and well done, noting residents unsolicitedly complimented the quality.
Graham was sent to Mitchailville Thursday by Sheriff Caldwell to finish her time in the industrial school. Este was brought to Waterloo to testify before the grand jury in cases against Roy Kennedy Shar, Dollie Grae, and Don Stager charged with enticing a child for immoral purposes involving 13 year old Elsie. The juvenile court found Elsie suitable for the industrial school and she was placed there. The grand jury has worked for days and is expected to report soon. court activity is light as Judge Platt awaits the jury’s report.
R Willard Eastman president of Wisowa Lumber company and major stockholder in several timber firms died in San Antonio Texas after a grippe attack worsened by cold follow ing his Waterloo Wisconsin move. He leaves a widow two children brother L D Eastman of Lancaster Wis and sister Mrs C H Dietrick of Waterloo. Funeral details await arrival of the body.
A large congregation attended the funeral of Tattle James Rogan at St Josephs Catholic church at 9 30 am with Very Rev Father Mark Cooney officiating and interment in the Catholic cemetery. The last rites were given for Cyrus Corson, son of Mr and Mrs James L Cornan at 2 30 pm from the house with Rev W B Sandford, burial in Elmwood. The remains of Willard Hastman of San Antonio Texas were to be interred in Western at 6 00 oclock Saturday morning. A funeral will be held at 2 30 pm Sunday from the family home on Vine Street near Fourth conducted by Rev C Hall of Grace Methodist Church, burial in Fairview.
The thermometer Wednesday night registered 1 degree below zero marking the coldest this winter. The prior low was 6 degrees above zero. Attendance at the Maccabee dance at Red Man Hall on Saturday night was 45 to 311.
Webster Iowa January 16. William H Baker, a brother of Mitchell and one of six heirs, is named heir to Mrs Mitchell’s estate in Whi county. The share valued at 912,000 includes dwelling houses and farms. The heirs, fourteen in all, will receive their portions within months. Lincoln commerce defense noted Omaha Lincoln feud.
The Insurance Company held its annual meeting and dinner at Irving hotel with eighteen Waterloo citizens present. Officers and directors for the new year were announced, showing continued stability and strong asset growth of about 140,000, with no unpaid losses on the books.
Six machines stored at city hall, four sent to Cedar Falls for storage. Valued at 650 each, first use in Waterloo. March city election to be tabulated by machinery. Pittsburg, February 16 reports orders by Pittsburg Steel to mobilize 2,009 workers at Monessen, Pa mill in wire rod and tub production.
At the New York trial of Harry K Thaw evidence of his sanity defense is discussed with testimony from Abraham Beck about Thaw's temperament and a reported 84 pound meat shipment to Evelyn Nesbit. Mrs William Thaw, Harrys mother, is expected to testify regarding his mind being unbalanced amid lengthy court proceedings.
Chicago January 16 The following are estimated receipts of hogs cattle and sheep for today Hogs 25 110 000 Sheep 16 000 The hog market opened slow at yesterday's close Mixed and butchers 4.20 4.55 Good to choice heavy 4.20 4.40 Rough heavy 4.20 4.25 The hog market closed a cent higher than yesterday's best prices Estimated receipts tomorrow 35 000 hogs left over yesterday 6 358 The cattle market opened good to steady others weak The sheep market opened steady to slightly lower Steers 40 000
A petition is circulated in Gilbertville seeking improved mail service from Washburn. The goal is to have mail delivered twice daily and to authorize the carrier to transport passengers between Gilbertville and other routes as part of the service.
O L David of Cedar Rapids to establish a barber school under Security Savings Bank rules. He aims to open by Monday, the first of its kind locally, joining his other state schools in Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Ottumwa, Des Moines, and Quincy Illinois. The Owls will hold a dance Friday evening at Elka Hall.
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