Roosevelt Target in House Sparks Bitter Attack
In a heated House session Roosevelt drew sharp criticism as opponents unleashed biting attacks. Speaker Speegh emerged as one of the era’s most vilified figures amid the confrontation.
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
5
Roosevelt Attacked In House Speech By New York Member
A fiery House exchange followed Congressman Willett of New York denouncing President Roosevelt as a Gargoyle and questioning his policies. The debate touched on Roosevelt’s life, actions, and leadership, drawing clashes over order and decorum before the matter ended with a party-line vote denying further debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
White House
Alexander Hamilton
Willett
New York
Noah
Webster
Long
Guba
San Juan Hill
Hughes
West Virginia
Butler
Pennsylvania
Schiey
Gardner
Massachusetts
Clair
Hepburn
Iowa
Mann
Llinois
Candier
Mississippi
American Bluejackets Win in French Riot
Three American sailors from battleships in Villefranche harbor faced a local gang this morning. A rescue party arrived, and by the time the police came four of five assailants were in bluejackets’ custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villefranche
Villefranche Harbor
Two ball clubs dropped from Wisconsin-Ilinois association
LaCrosse and Wausau were dropped from the Wisconsin-Illinois Association of baseball clubs at a special meeting of the board of directors. The new lineup lists Appleton, Racine, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Madison, Green Bay, Rockford and Sioux Port. Burial with honors for Vice Admiral Rojestvenasky in Petersburg. Dean’s monastery, January 16. The body was buried with all military honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
LaCrosse
Wausau
Wisconsin-Tlinoig Association of Baseballols
Appleton
Racine
Oshkosh
Fonda Lac
Madison
Green Day
Rockford
Sreeport
Petersburg
Rojestvenasky
Alexander-Nevski Monastery
Oil Company Forced From Texas by Courts
The United States Supreme Court today affirmed a Texas court decree fining Waters-Pierce Oil Company 1 623 000 dollars and ordering its ouster from Texas for violating the state anti trust law. The decision upholds the Texas ruling and removes the company from the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OIL Company
Texas
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
Courts of Texas
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Wangler'’s
Henderson
Nordica
Murder in Union Restaurant Leaves Owner Dead
Lion Trimble, a well known Union restaurant keeper, was shot during an attempted hold up as his wife and son watched. An unidentified man, about five feet tall and between 170 and 290 pounds, fled after firing through Trimble’s neck and chest. no arrest yet and clues are scarce. The incident occurred just before midnight on a Saturday, with Trimble recently moved from Liscomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn ‘Trimble
Gnion
State Blacksmiths’ Association
Des Moines
G. Jackson
Harriett Reelofs
Cummins
Harry Hethune
Charles Freund
Towa
Cleveland
Etta Ettowell
Sydney
Lfe
Hamburg
Frances McMullen
Rockwell
Union
Iowa
Lion Trimble
Trimble
Liscomb
Crap Game Results In An Attempt Murder
In Fort Dodge Iowa on January 1 Albert Wilson a colored porter at a local barber shop was throat cut from ear to ear during a quarrel about a craps game He lies in a hospital in critical condition Police report David Eckles is jailed on a charge of attempted murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Bime
Albert
Wilson
David Eckles
Healy Burial Lays Lawyer Beside His Mother in Fort Dodge
The funeral of Thomas D. Healy was held at Corpus Christi church in Fort Dodge Iowa this morning attended by nearly all residents and leading political figures. More than two hundred top men joined in tribute as the bar association and district court offered condolences. Pallbearers and speakers praised the late lawyer as the most beautiful memorial seen in the city with turnout exceeding any prior service. Healy was interred beside his mother in the Catholic cemetery, who died last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Ian
Thomas D. Healy
Corpus Grristi
Fort Dodie
Kenyon
A. N. Botsford
R. M. Wright
M.D. O'Connell
M. J. Hatre
Mystery Grows in Libel Suits Delays Stall First Hearing
New York and Washington report a libel suit against the New York World and Indianapolis News over Pananui canal coverage. Subpoenas were issued for William McLaughin and Angus Shaw, halted by a quash order as Senator Rayner seeks details on who ordered the action and under what authority the case was pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York World
Indianapolis News
Pananui Canal
Labeyed
United States
Stimson
William
McLaughin
the World
Angus Shaw
Washington
Sena Eor Rayner
Maryland
Rayner
Senate
Senator Lodge
Train Collision Injures 23 in Kansas Near Comneyville
A Pacific passenger train bound for Kansas City collided head on with a north bound freight west of Comneyville Kansas. Twenty three passengers were injured including Mrs P S Powell of Nowale Ohio who is in critical condition with several broken ribs. No fatalities were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comneyville
Kas
Cport Pacific
Kansas City
Tollas
Powell
Nowale
Olla
Phe
Ternally
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Denver and Rio Grande
Dotsero
John Williama
Clarke
Neb
Williams
L. J. Buell
Williston
N. D
A. P. Reigeau
Holaredge
Nebraska
Lyndia Mahon
Princeton, Ind
Seeley Tragedy: Seattle Attorney Kills Wife and Daughter
In Seattle a double murder and suicide is reported as W L Seeley killed his wife and daughter Miss Rene Seeley before drowning himself at their residence 307 Eighteenth avenue north. Seeley, once a national bank examiner for Illinois, had practiced law in Seattle for eight months after moving from St Joseph Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
W. L Seeley
Rene Seeley
Seeley
Eighteenth Avenue North
Joseph
National Bank
Illinoia
Cleveland and Ickels
Seven foreigners killed in fire at wedding celebration
Johnstown Pa January 19 seven foreigners said to be stupefied from liquor secured at a wedding celebration yesterday were burned to death in a blaze that consumed three houses in Goodtown Somerset County today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Goodtown
Somerset County
Deneen Inaugurated Caucus May Decide Senate Seat
In Springfield on January 18 the inaugural ceremonies drew interest as prospects of a caucus to settle the Republican stance on the United States senator emerged. Governor Deneen urged vigorous action for a lakes to gulf deep waterway, noting Canada studies a Georgian Bay canal to boost Atlantic Pacific commerce and urging Illinois to lead in development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Nuch
House
Deneen
Gulf
Canada
England
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Illinois
Hatch by electricity show sparks souvenir day in Chicago
In Chicago on January 18 1909 an electrical exhibit aims to hatch chickens using electric power. A crowded scene interrupts steady progress as a prototype barnyard fowl hatches. Mrs Electroden plans daily broods during the show with visitors receiving a Bullken souvenir. Tomorrow marks Army and Navy day with Mrs A Felt visiting from Orlando.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tontay
Chicago
Electroden
Army and Navy
Salt Lake Millionaire Miner Killed In Railroad Yard
Salt Lake City Utah Tin 18.1 D Wood a Salt Lake millionaire mine owner and large sheen owner in the west was instantly killed by an engine in the Oregon Short Line railroad yards last evening. The exact cause of the accident is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
D. Wood
Salt Lake Millionaire
West
Waterloo Financial Standings Compared With Ottumwa
J B Ogle & Co compares Waterloo with Ottumwa, noting Waterloo’s finances show a stronger position despite Ottumwa’s larger population. Banking deposits, cash reserves, and December clearings are listed for both cities, highlighting Waterloo's relative economic strength amid varied regional figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Ogle & Co
Waterloo
Ottumwa
Gove
Strylun and Wroft
Ottwmwa
Bradstreets
Springfield
Cedar, Rapids
Fort Wayne
Ind
Canton
Iowa
Rockford
Akron
Quincy
Bloomington
Springhill
Pecatuy
South Bend
Mansfield, O
Jacksonville
Moyer Loses Suit Over Telluride Imprisonment
The Supreme Court ruled against former President and Western Federation of Miners leader Moyer in a damage suit against former Governor Peabody of Colorado. The case stems from Moyer's imprisonment by the governor amid alleged ties to the Telluride violence of 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Gig
Colorado
Washington, D. C
Western Federation of Miners
Peabody
Mayer
Hicatre
Ala
Viota
Telluride
Facial Doctor Death by Own Action Scandalous Death at Sea
New York January 18 John H Woodbury a dermatologist and maker of soaps and powders was believed to have killed himself at Coney Island after facing suits over harmful treatments A second report says a woman died from gunshot wounds in the head and abdomen Rochester bishop Bernard J McQuaid aged 85 also died early today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John H. Woodbury
Rochester
Bernard J. McQuaid
Itochester
Alton Seeks Supreme Court Rehearing Over $60,000 Fine
A petition for rehearing was filed today in the Supreme Court in the cases of the Alton Railway Company against the United States. The court, in an even division, recently upheld a $60,000 fine against the company and several of its officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fan
Alton Railway Company
United States
Supreme Court
Fire strikes famed Jesuit college in Mobile Alabama
A fire in Mobile damaged the May Building and several other structures at the renowned Spring Hill college, the largest Jesuit institution in the south. All college personnel escaped unharmed, but the blaze will incur substantial losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Als
Spring Bir College
Boas
Forest Service Reports Fiscal Year Spending and Timber Use
Forest Service outlines receipts and expenditures for the 1908 fiscal year across 192 National Forests in 17 states and Alaska. It notes $2,626,098,020 spent, $592,169 in permanent improvements, and free timber and grazing uses totaling significant public value while detailing state payments and increased revenues to states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Clifford Pinchot
Forester
United States
Forest Service
Alaska
Foresta
Arizona
New Mexico
Upeciauses
National Foresta
Waeder
Treatien Priviplese
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Speegh
Otto Lundstrom
Boston
Swallow
St. Johns
New Foundland
Jos
Long Island
Yussi € Mahmout
Jess Reimer
Ulinvis
Georgé
Greece
Missouri
Ohio
Legislative and Political
Larrabee
Tenry H. Boettger
Davenport
Emmetsburg
Tama Jim" Wilson
Agricultre
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Breeders’ Association
Taft
Davenport Bachelors’ Union
Fred Hunter
Hunter
Cassius C. Dowell
Carroll
Tews
Indianapolis
Wisconsin-Ilinois Association
Panhandle
Eldora, Inn
Thos. Healy
Senator Rayner
Kansas
Waterloo Boys
Air City
Leo and
Carl Burner
Harrison
Leo
Carl Burgey
Harrison Street
Mary A. Burger
Ankeny Street
Minnesota
GC. L. Krye
Jinger
Ghicago
Frye
Surgar
Metropolis
Qhicazo Paper
Metropols
Carl Birger
Annex
Lves
W. Seeley
Farmer Bank Examiner
Minals, Slaya
Togo
Mrs. A. Felt
Orlonds
B. Ogle & CO
Llat of
Glueg
Moyer
McQuaid
Alton
R Henderson
Ata
Bene'ts Accompliahad
Natal
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