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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1906
Page
3
A long list of laws goes into effect on national birthday with provisions for municipal accounts reports and audits, a pedigreed animal registration system, tax exemptions for fraternal beneficiary funds, free religious exercise in state institutions, and standardized weights and measures.
Billings Montana July 3. Government land lottery awarded two thousand homesteads in the Crow Indian reservation covering about one million acres. D Williams of Custer Montana drew No 1 and will have first choice. other winners include Henry Johnson Sheridan Wyoming No 2 and John Schwartzs Chicago No 3. Mrs Joseph Artery Butte first woman to draw. Iowa teachers selected from crowd to draw names.
Local residents debate if the railroad aims to make Waterloo a permanent terminal with a western extension. A $75 000 bridge and costly river crossing are discussed as signs the company plans farther westward expansion, despite claims of economizing on east entry. Names and ages of residents and a blurb on an anatomy ad follow.
Special: Hon John Herriott reports George Perkins letter urging arbitration to resolve Iowa GOP pre-convention disputes. Perkins praised, Herriott prefers state arbitration and offers cautious support for a quick, fair settlement to avoid factional collapse ahead of the 1908 campaign. Iowa politics, party unity, and policy stands cited.
Governor Herriott replies to Perkins letter amid dispute over contests in Wapello Jefferson and Jasper counties. Gov Cummitts silent at noon. arbitration proposed by national committees as a potential path forward. Perkins faction seeks a bill of particulars and disputes the governor’s claimed “fake contests.”
In Springfield Illinois Jay 2 Fred T Whipp cashier of the First National Bank walked from a window during sleep early Monday morning and fell to the porch below. He suffered hip and head injuries but doctors say he will recover.
In Dubuque Miss Anna Lucile Buckley daughter of Mrs Catherine Buckley married John P Schroeder of Dubuque at St Marys Catholic church. Wedding guests included Waterloo relatives and the couple will reside at 271 Thirteenth Street. Schroeder & Kline wholesale grocers will have the groom.
Week saw above normal temperatures with frequent showers aiding vegetation. Lyon county reported 5.30 inches rainfall while many stations had 7 inches plus. Winds and hail caused some damage in a few areas. soils remain moist and suitable for field work. Corn cultivation progressing, good stands, haying underway, oats, spring wheat and barley filling well, rust damage reported in northern districts, pastures improved, apples and small fruit steady.
In Kansas City a planned wedding was blocked when a safe lock resisted opening. The groom already had the marriage license by Saturday and kept it in a strong box. After attempts to unlock it failed, a duplicate license was issued and the wedding was postponed.
In Mackhawk County a barn fire killed eleven horses at Tom Barker’s feed stable. Farmers Mutual Insurance assigns liability to owners who exercise ordinary care, with insured horses up to 125 dollars each. Names include Peter Delegardell, W B Loveland, Jacob Smith, and Nick Welner among others. Missing details note incendiary origin suspected and Mildred Jenkins alerted the fire department.
At a Monday meeting the West Waterloo school board reelected Tra Rod Amar as secretary, praising his efficient service for years. A committee gathering at the Irving hotel parlors discussed proposed textbook changes and decided to limit edits to music books for now.
A team belonging to A. G. Campbell created excitement on West Fourth street Tuesday when one horse began kicking. The first blow broke the tongue, sparking a fight among the horses until the buggy was badly damaged. No occupant was in the Sugey. the horses were tied in front of the A. D. Woodruff undertaker’s establishment.
A noon meeting at the courthouse reviewed proposals to build a dam at the source of the cutoff and a bridge across the cutoff where the Interurban crosses. A committee representing the Chautauqua Sans Souci, the street car company, and the city will oversee a further survey before proceeding. Also noted was Mike Carrigg's return from Panama to recover from rheumatism and his intent to stay until well.
Capt Henry A Tripp earns promotion to ensign in the Salvation Army, signaling larger responsibilities and potential transfer to wider fields. The Waterloo corps celebrates but awaits his move as he joins division staff. a new baby girl arrives at his home and other local notes follow.
East Waterloo Independent District approves a tax levy near 60000 for the coming year and a 32000 teachers fund 18000 building fund. H B White is re elected secretary. A records committee will safeguard school records and a Holland site building is eyed to relieve overcrowding linking with the high school.
Henrietta Trumbauer files petition through Wenner McCoy for divorce alimony and custody against Joseph D. Trumbauer alleging cruelty and poor treatment. They married in Buchanan county December 20 1852 and separated June 6 1906 after twenty years of residence. Alimony sought at 50 dollars monthly plus support for minors Mabel Mary 16 and Ethel Clare 10. Claims upon husband’s 2000 dollars in property and 7000 in Blackhawk county real estate with a 1000 mortgage. Seeks attachment to secure alimony and protection of interest amid feared disposition of assets. Court hearing expected September term. J In Scofield, former YMC A official, arrived in city today.
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