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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1908

Page

7

Chautauqua Park Draws Out-Of-Towners In Waterloo

Local Waterloo notices list many residents traveling for the Fourth of July, visits to relatives, and routine moves. Names include Nellie Frank of Laporte Andrew Townsend Hisey and G H Storm with families. Mrs Jennie Sealth. Miss Mabel Adams. Mrs Frank Kies. Harry Steinmeyer. Dr H A Boysen. Bruner and Borchers. and many others. The community also notes machine contracts, dental office openings, and municipal schedule adjustments for the holiday period.

Nellie. Frank Laporte Iowa Wade Andrew Townsend Hisey Waterloo

Court Term Near End as Divorces Granted in Waterloo

Waterloo Court nears vacation as a divorce is granted to Mrs. Emma Wetlaufer from Ralph Wetlaufer and a foreclosure judgment is entered in favor of Waterloo Building and Loan against G. and Redmond. The term also settles a damages suit with Chicago Great Western and reports on local Fourth of July plans and residents traveling to celebrate.

Emma GC. Wetlaufer Ralph Wetlaufer MM. E. Graham Chicago Great Western Railway Columbus Waterloo E. Redmond Layina Welker Charles Boner Traer

Sunday City League double header at Red Cedar

Four teams meet in a Sunday City League double header at Red Cedar with W. W. W. facing Turks and Red Sox meeting Iowa Dairy. Recent scores show competitive play as fans are urged to attend for 25 cents.

Red Cedar Turky Red Sox Iowa Dairy Royal Fangs Turks WAW. W

Paved East Fourth Street Replacement Under Way

The W. O. F. N. is replacing East Fourth street pavement and installing new heavy rails. The street car company aims to finish relaying the heavier rails by Saturday morning and will relace tracks on the bridge next week. Edith Saucer adopts name change to Helen Edith Hecht after divorce. Waterloo visitors John O Malley Dan O Malley and Mike Shehan arrive for a relatives visit, cousins to the Shehan family. John O Malley owns a farm near Dunkerton and may stay longer. J H O Dair visits Waterloo while staying with Mrs Fidella Lane. former county resident last in town twenty years ago. The river runs opposite, causing confusion before the Union mill site reestablished hearings. Cabinet photos now 2.00 at Simmons Gallery.

East Fourth Street He’ Street Car Company John O'Malley Dan O'Malley Mike Shehan Waterloo Mason City Shehan J. H. O'Dair Guthrie Center Iowa Mra. Fidella Lane Mr. O'Dair Union Mill

Wright's Rise From Tennessee to Philippine Governor General

Luke Wright, a Confederate veteran turned lawyer, rises to national prominence through Republican support and service on the Philippine Commission. He serves as governor general of the Philippines and then as first American ambassador to Japan under Taft, aligning with imperial expansion policies while remaining a complex figure in Tennessee Democratic circles.

Memphis W. H. Taft Philippines Japan Mobertus Love Ueh B. Wright Wil- Mem H. Taft America Streen Luke Eldridge Dldridge Wright Gorce Chickamauga Luke Wright Wrights Tennessee Lake Wright Democratic Party Murfreesboro Sky Bruce Bryan Free Silver Palmer Buckner McKinley Turley Philippine Islands Philippine Commission William F. Taft Giacinnati Wag Taft Vatican Anda Wright Wright Becampe Generel the Tennessean Memphle Mangos City Alanda Tilden Cleveland Mrr Wrighty Tennessée Pulneki Bemphid Kate’ Semmes Raphael ‘Semmes Alabama Kearsarge Winslow France

Luke Wright and Taft linked by fate and law

A Memphis born lawyer Luke Wright rises from local crime court prosecutor to governor of the Philippines while sharing a path with William Howard Taft. Their fathers, jurists, sparked duels and feuds resolved through reform and friendship. Wright’s career mirrors Taft’s ascent, both immune to ordinary politics and shaped by appointments.

Luke Wright Memphis Criminaal Court Wright Galloway Carpetbaggiam South Tha Rexcus Ciad Teeger Wiliam H. Taft Cincinnati Judge Taft Heaved Ghlo River Tennessee Bil Taft Mr. Wright Mr. Taft Philippines War Department Taft Superior Court Memphis W. Cc. Folks Folks Thomte B. Turley United States Taham G. Harris

Odd Use For Wedding Rings Erects Silver Tabernacle

A silver gilt tabernacle for the Diesend sacrament sits in the chapel of the new Roman Outhalle cathedral at Westchester London. A philanthropic lady collected and persuaded donors to leave wedding rings at death to hang on inner curtains. Fourteen rings bear donors' names as the curtains are supported inside the tabernacle.

Westchester London

Tongua and Diadom Debate Symptoms with Husbard Interruption

In a tense exchange Landon Mall notes Het Tongua and Diadom run through symptoms and a bot Husbard presses to inspect rather than listen, highlighting time pressure and impatience. Marta is caught between roles as the scene shifts.

Het Tongua Marta Landon Mall

Parish Picnic Plans At Christ Church Meet

Fr- regular and tribs Ben Hur regular meeting tonight with business of importance. The parish notes a July 4 incident with forgers Mapes and an accomplice. a wife’s alleged involvement is disputed. Authorities report Mapes sought in Burlington and Chicago, while a Hampton dispatch hints at a possible flight.

Christ Episcopal Church J. W. Krapfel Iowa Burlington Omaha F. M. Mapes Mapes Hag

Cornel Bluffs Breaks Deadlock In Republican Convention

In the fifteenth town judicial district the deadlock ends as B. B. Woodruff of Glenwood wins the nomination on the 285th ballot with 87 votes. Beeson supporters in Montgomery county hold all remaining votes. Local discussion shifts to household matters and playful exchanges.

Cornel Bluffs Deate Rock Fifteenth Town B. B. Woodruff Glenwood Woodruff Alven Olwerty Acyent Yates Montgomery County Beeson

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Loa Reporter G. H. Storm Are. J. By Storm Lake Oxo Jennie E. Sealth Duniay Mabel Adams Fredericksburg Frank Kies Sundance Wyoming Harry’ Steinmeyer Fairbank Gladys Cuddoback Cedar Falls Miss Path Bartin Vislt H. A. Boysen Webster City Fern Egbert Florence Dari Donabél Bogart G. W Bruner Harry Bell Harold Marshalltown Br. ¥. Borchers Stesiy Claude Tibbitts Bremer City Tibbits Josephine Wehrmacher Sania ST. Springler Grace Cate Independence L. M. Galyean Mr. Rittaphouse Waverly Charles Fay St. Paul Thafr Frank Doxey Charles Townsend Preeport Rockford Pickett Dumont Butler County Association of Civil War Veterans Agnes Bell Roy Finch Northwood H. B Hoxle New York Fern Steeley Chautauqua Park W. L. Rhinesmith Charles City J. P. King Kirby Griffith Harry B. Willard McDermott & Koebele cl Bar Water’ Street Fred Fenton Washington, D. C Marion Gadbots St Paul Geo. Kennedy Lasalle, Ill Reuben Helm Dick Gherney Cottage Street W. EB. Bimpson Tows Falia Phen Brown Albert Laa Anna Graham Ry Suman Tha Ath Migs Wrancea'Mackle Shellzburg D. Sehlaberg Toruneapoli Frank Blanghard Bronx City Orange Township Meda da Ice Department Louis Davis Clarksville Fréd Hacker, Jr Friand Nat AL Brown Amour, I. D A. Pinkerton Obinago Waterloo Building and Loan Association G. &. Redmond F. C. Platt Chris. Krech Brainard, Minn Denver Pater Nelson Emall Boy 3. M. Kirker Duluth Minn Wateriog Rends Mitnola Central Iuly Charles Heisler Heisler Caywood New Hartford Mr. Bell Berlin Warren C. Farley Chicago J. K. Farley Dearborn Fourth Street Franklin Walnut Studbs Des Moines Stubbs Iowa Falls Jennie Davis Clara Lunbeck Redree Rey B. Shoemaker K. PB. Lodge Hls Dairy Farmer Tinola Central Xtra John Dickerman Freeport Illinois Central Dubuque Iva Humus el Aes Soil Department of C.F. Curtiss Amos Towa A. B. Hecht Edith Saucer Paul Sauser Margaret W- Beatty Helen Edith Hecht Simmons Gallery Luke E. Wright Abrahmat Lincoln Shields Illinoly Missouri Lincoln Wright-Galloway Colonel Galloway Rtle Criminal Court of Memphis Gatloway Peace and Harmony Tenpenney Robart Love Taylor United States Senate Bob Benatar Harris Tennersee Senate C. Galloway Archibald Wright Olay B. Wright Luke H. Wright J. Hi Kuhns Peymanin TRE Taylor Music First National Bank Fythian Dlaters Hampton Jin Hampton Jamison Mr. Pottn Spoue Hyker Bronnon Taud Pyker Neff & Woodmenace Blacklawk National Bank Ralph Storm Singer New Home Sluet Ba Rold C. B White Newell, Botl
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