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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
1
Pittsburg July 2 Four people were seriously injured and two houses partially wrecked when a dynamite charge exploded at the home of Georgi Deavortla a wealthy Italian in McKeesport Threatening letters signed by alleged Black Hand members had been received demanding two thousand dollars.
In Lisbon on July 2 Dr Jose Maria de Alpolm, chief of progressive dissidents, claimed to tell the true history of the regicide plot that killed King Carlos and Crown Princes Luiz last February. He said leaders of progressive and generators planned the assassinations at a recent meeting with republicans present. Alpoim alleged republicans proposed wiping out the royal family except Maria Pia, while monarchists insisted the plot should also kill Crown Prince Luiz.
Congressman James Sherman and his wife and physician depart Sherman in a private car for Utica where a broad civic military and fraternal procession will greet him on arrival Citizens from many parties join the welcome as electric lights and fireworks decorate the route The day also carries obituaries for Judge Thomas P Bashaw and William M Townsend and news of Bishop Potter’s declining health across the region
The seventeenth annual Waterloo Chautauqua and Elbiel Institute reports a large treasury after debt payoff. J. G. Gates, president, notes the smaller session length and strong talent as keys to the fiscal turn. A buffet luncheon hosted by Miss Miriam McCune featured Miss Pick of Milwaukee and Miss Beggs of Chicago with fourteen young ladies in attendance.
In a Cedar Falls incident a forged $185 check from Jesup was presented to a bank, then another $145 check drawn in Waterloo. The Central Bank paid the latter after being told the Cedar Falls check was valid. No link could be proven tying the young men in county jail to the crime, and Sheriff Caldwell released them for lack of evidence.
Joy Fapeh was no good Grundy couple driven to Blackhawk to plight vows. Cedar Falls July 2 special: Rev H C Lorenz officiated at the wedding of Katherine Rasink and John Tencate but lacked credentials. The ceremony moved to near the Grundy Center line under a tree. New York July 2 Melville Colling arrested at Sheepshead Bay for violating gambling laws is discharged by Justice Bischof. ruling allows bets but criminalizes receiving bets. A Dominion telegram from the War Dept reports four troops sent to Del Rio near Mexican insurrection.
In St Louis on July 2 a city excursion steamer named City Providence carrying seven hundred passengers, mostly women and children, was forced to evacuate when its smokestacks struck the Had’s Bridge as it passed under the eastern end during high water, causing widespread panic.
Waterloo Chautauqua Institute ends and signs with Slayton Lyceum Bureau for a ten day or longer series begining Saturday July 4 at Cedar River park. Carria Nation Pirhasixa with trained pets Hruby brothers quintet cartoonist John Rath and Frank Bennett Lane scheduled. Mrs Florence Maybrick and Sylvester Long also listed among attractions. Funeral notices for Marion Shippey, Mrs Thomas Doxey, John Greenley, and Des Moines visitor Mia Ashbery appear with Greenwood Elmwood Westminster services.
C A Towne of New York, campaigning in Denver after visiting William J Bryan, asserts strong support from New York delegates and across the country. He says the anti injunction plank will pass with broad worker backing and favors neutralization of the Philippine Islands. Ingalls favored by Ohio friends for VP. Contests for seats rise to fifty four as national committee prepares hearings.
Webster City Iowa July 2 Governor Johnson of Minnesota declares he is not a candidate yet would accept the nomination for the office He comments on reports that his forces refuse to align with the Gray men and might seek Bryan strength for a second place He appears at the Chantauqua platform today
Denver may receive large barrels of snow from Rocky Mountain beds to moderate temperature during the Democratic convention week. Vienna bakery owner Langias reports 10 000 buns being prepared for July 4th celebrations, 400 dozen sent to Independence. Other towns like Oelwein Summer Waverly and Hudson plan sizable observances.
C H EIGHMEY of Texas Alberta Peaches advertises weekend grocery buys at C H EEGHMEY S. 9L-2t
After electing officers for the coming year, members of the National Educational Association rested from their labors. Department meetings continued but there was no Geneva vision. The day was given over to eight-seeing.
Yenovka Russia July 2 A gas explosion at the Rikovsky mine trapped 550 workers. Initial reports say 100 miners were killed with many others injured as rescue efforts continued. Authorities investigated cause and scope of the disaster.
The corner stone laying ceremony for the Walnut Street Baptist Church will be Friday July 4 at 6:00 pm. The program includes invitations by Rev G W Hintle, history by D Young, laying by Alfred T Montgomery, songs, and two sermons by Rev Effie K M Jones and Rev Amory C Hull, with benediction by Rev James Bauernteind.
Twenty seven years ago today July 2 1881 news recounts the assassination of President James A Garfield at Baltimore Potomac Station by Charles J Guiteau. He lingered until September 19 when he died at Elberton New Jersey and Vice President Chester A Arthur succeeded to the presidency.
A vital meeting for Waterloo is set for Friday at 4:00 PM in the Columbia club room. All members and stockholders of the Board of Trade and Commercial club are summoned to attend as a large expenditure will be considered and preparation is urged for all attendees.
Police from Waterloo Independence and Oelwein pursued Joseph Thomas and Jenuta Davis of this city Thursday after Mina Lunbeck state agent searched for the girl at Mitchellville. The pair moved toward Oelwein on a freight with authorities alerted to arrest and return them to Waterloo if possible. No serious charges are stated and the girl may avoid the industrial school if she remains cooperative.
Missouri Pacific passenger trains Nos. 3 and 12 collided head on at Knobwoster near Sedalia Missouri this morning. Seven people were killed and several others injured as wreckage caught fire before rescue teams cleared the scene. A special train with physicians was dispatched from Sedalia.
A Texas and Pacific eastbound passenger train wrecks near El Paso killing engineer Jones and injuring several passengers none seriously. The crash occurred about midnight resulting in the loss and damage reported east of El Paso, with mules noted at the scene.
New York July 2 excessive heat caused eight deaths reported to police before 11 00 am as the temperature reached 83 degrees and kept rising in a continuing heat wave.
Postoffice inspectors from Chicago and Denver stated the man in custody is not Charles Savage, the wanted suspect in the $50,000 Kansas City mail robbery, correcting an error in Monroe, Michigan.
Matt H. Doyts, a prominent farmer near Elma Iowa, died Tuesday night from blood poisoning after a stallion struck his hand a week earlier. The small wound, initially deemed not serious, became infected and spread rapidly, leaving him delirious for three days.
Dubuque, Indiana July 2 The city wired McGregor 506 dollars as the first instalment for the flood sufferers fund requested by Governor Cummins. Chautauqua opens its thirty fifth annual session in New Jersey with a large crowd and notable speakers including Mullins McKayden King Moffat Chapman Vincent and a baccalaureate sermon planned for August 15. George Wolverton left today for Dubuque to join the delegation.
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