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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
5
Washington shows Aldrich plan advancing from Senate committee with amendments to boost currency issuance. Notes against bonds raised to 80 percent. municipal and county securities accepted. circulating notes limit increased from 250 million to 500 million dollars. House also passes urgent deficiency bill without major changes.
Kansas City judge upholds Missouri statute making Sunday labor a misdemeanor. The ruling supports Judge Wallace, who led a campaign against Sunday labor and secured indictments of roughly two thousand stage personnel and many storekeepers for alleged violations.
New York bank ex aminers seized control of the New Amsterdam National Bank and the Mechanic s and Trader s Bank, part of the Morse Heinze Thomas chain, after they closed yesterday. Clearing house credit was exhausted and officials anticipated heavier withdrawals, while the Oriental Bank and its Canal Street branch faced runs but paid depositors. Misa Myrtle Firestone of Laporte is visiting the city as a guest of Mrs. Joe Me.
In Boyertown Pennsylvania on January 30 a jury probing the Rhoades Spers house fire that killed 169 persons returned a verdict at 1:00 AM Thursday. The jury holds Mrs. Monroe owner of a stereo optic machine and Deputy Factory Inspector Bechtel largely responsible for the disaster, faulting negligence and urging the prosecuting attorney to arrest and convict them if possible.
In Waterloo Iowa a lengthy court transcript shows District Attorney Jerome arguing in the Thaw trial that while Thaw killed White he may be guilty of a lesser degree than first degree murder. He asserts the law requires a clear insanity defense and guides jurors through the elements of guilty verdicts. He apologizes for any impropriety in court and emphasizes the need to dissect the evidence step by step. The case hinges on whether Thaw was insane at the time of the killing and whether the act was wrong under the law.
C D Kern of Waterloo township announces candidacy for the county attorney office in Black Hawk County. A longtime lawyer and active GOP worker, he seeks the June 2 1908 Republican primary nomination and pledges zeal and fidelity in administering the duties if elected.
The city reeled under a brutal cold wave as temperatures plunged to four above zero. The cold brought widespread suffering and caused deaths among the vulnerable, with icy winds and heavy exposure intensifying the danger for residents and travelers alike. Community shelters and aid efforts increased to help those affected.
Boston reports first winter zero weather. Passenger engine No 1190 sent light to Cedar Rapids to replace the locomotive in charge of Engineer Foote on the passenger line between that city and Manchester, which he brought to Waterloo and prepared in the Contra shops.
A hotel at Spirit Lake Iowa known as the Orlene Hotel burned Tuesday in a high wind spell. The summer resort building, recently owned via an automobile garage trade, suffered about 12000 in losses with some insurance. A winter caretaker family resided there and the fire is deemed incendiary.
Dysart Iowa January 30 a head on collision between freight No 993 northbound and extra freight 992 southbound on the Rock Island line wrecked both locomotives and six freight cars. Cause was a mistake in orders delaying passing instructions. Crews uninjured though shaken. expect hours of track clearance and heavy property loss for the company.
City discussion centers on potential candidates R. C. Thompson T. Wilson and B. F. Swisher as backers push for a formal entry. DOTY urged to join the race amid political talk in Waterloo affairs.
Illinois Central westbound No.5 arrived over an hour late due to a baggage car breakdown in Dubuque. Great Western morning train from this city also delayed by cold weather. held at Delwain for west and north connections. Political chatter grows as March city election nears. socialist ticket leads with Rev. Noah Garwick for mayor and R A Doty and Jack Casebeer among names discussed.
Referee W P Hoxle oversaw the sale in Bennington township of property belonging to F and Town, a bankrupt. Despite cold weather, attendance was fair and figures were decent as stock was basic. Realized for creditors 960 dollars. assets claimed 2316 with 928 exempt, net about 19 87 after exemptions. Liabilities 1500 suggesting pro rata payout not exceeding sixty cents on the dollar. Hawkins located in Washington DC after telegraph search. death of his wife communicated, plans to return for further arrangements.
Chicago sources report C. Wrost president of the Milwaukee railroad company named as receiver by judge grouping, amid a major financial upheaval. The action, tied to February events, follows tensions between executives and creditors in Chicago.
Webster City Iowa reports the largest single land deal in Hamilton county in years. Col Marvel W Marval of the city sold a 640 acre Percheron horse farm in Blairsburg township for about 190000, or 156 dollars an acre. W G Farley of Leland Illinois previous owner. Buyer M Callahan of Bloomington Illinois to receive possession March 1. Marvel, a popular auctioneer, arrived from Bloomington a year ago and has been successful.
The National Board of Professional Baseball Associations ruled Central cannot advance from class D to class C this year. They rely on the 1900 census and refuse affidavits from mayors, citing a combined city population of 137,643 for Waterloo Ogden desa Ottumwa Burlington Keokuk Jacksonville Quincy and Keweena, leaving progress limited.
William J. Bryan told the House committee that election publicity is essential and that contributions and expenditures should be fully disclosed. He argued campaigns should be funded openly to educate the public and welcomed President Roosevelt’s stance on publicity, stressing democratic trust and government interest. Miners and operators from Illinois Indiana Ohio and western Pennsylvania met Indianapolis to decide on a joint conference to set wage scales effective April 1 and renew the interrupted interstate agreement.
George Hacken Schmidt of Russia defeated American Jon Rogers in London today to claim the world wrestling championship in a competitive bout. The match drew spectators and affirmed Schmidt as the top wrestler.
Washington January 30 Arthur W Ferguson secretary to the Philioptic commission died suddenly of head dengue in Manila last night.
A late child staying with the B A Pitlin family showed fever and was thought to have German measles. A physician treated the patient and fumigation followed at city hall janitor Fitkin’s residence, with quarantine and exposure precautions affecting several relatives.
Chelt Sweitzer served notice as three railroad companies must install automatic crossing gates at designated Waterloo points within 10 days per city council resolution. Compliance by May 1. A Mae Cealey daughter Madge Cealey faced travel delays due to her father’s smallpox. Milas Cealey lived with aunt Mrs. Peter Butler in East High, Minnesota. Harry Turner funeral held Wednesday at 3 p.m. with many floral tributes. services at the late home on Logan Avenue conducted by Rev. Rime K M Jones. burial at Faleview.
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