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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1907

Page

5

Dewey Urges Dual Fleets To Hold Balance Of Sea Power

Admiral Dewey argues in a July interview that the United States should keep two battle fleets, one in the Atlantic and one in the Pacific, to preserve balance of power. He says no strong war could lock the nation if fleets are divided, and transfer of ships around Cape Horn is feasible with coal and money.

Richfield Springs Pacific Atlantic Bpain Dewey Horn Hoboken

Dutch and Japanese Officers Dine With Queen Wilhelmina

Tho Hague July 2 Vice Admiral Train and officers of Japanese cruisers Chitose and Tsukuba dined with Queen Wilhelmina. The Japanese and Dutch ministers joined the party. They stated they oppose any removal of misunderstanding and favor good relations with America. They warned swords would be drawn only for defense, not offense, and prepared for exercises if attacked.

Tho Hague Chitosa Tsukuba Wilhelmina Aimeetwand

Probably Fatal Auto Wreck in New York Night

A car collision last night left occupants Dr. P. Jatin Thomas Florence Haas and Grace Rogers seriously injured. Dr. Thomas and Mrs Haas are in critical condition, with serious concerns about recovery as authorities investigate the accident and the high speed involved.

New York P. Jatin Thomas Florence Haas

Supreme Tanger Order of Forest Leader Found Dead

A leader of the Supreme Tanger Order of Forest was found dead in bed yesterday amid reports of heart failure. No foul play suspected as authorities investigate the remittance of a beart failure claim.

Supréme Tanger Order of Forest

Hicks memorial monument unveiled in Oshkosh tribute

In Oshkosh Wisconsin on July 3 the Hicks memorial monument honoring Wisconsin Civil War soldiers was unveiled. Col John Hicks American minister to Chill donated the gift to the city with ceremonies this afternoon. London officials reported July 8 that King Edward and Queen Alexandra began their Ireland tour, with a stop planned at the Dublin exhibition.

Oshkosh, Wik Hicks Wisconsin Oshkosh John Hicks Chill London Edward Alexendria Ireland Ainive Dublin

Telephon e Girls Strike in Butte in Solidarity

All telephone girls of the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone company in Butte went on strike yesterday in sympathy with the striking men of Utah, Wyoming and Utah Territory, extending across the region.

Butte, Mont Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company Utah Wyoming

Scandal Stuff Sticks and Rail Disaster Headlines

Supreme Court rejects Delancey Nicoll's bid to strike scandalous claims in Mrs Gould case. A Burlington rail switch derailment near Herrin kills engineer Ford and two trainmen Warne and Hunton. Market notes list Butter-Creamery prices and receipts amid hot, clear weather.

New York Supreme Juation McCall Today Delancey Nicoll Howard Gould Centralia Herrin Burlington Road Ford Lewis Warne Thomes Hunton

Mayor Schmitz Secured Five Year Penitentiary Sentence

Judge Dunne sentenced Mayor Eugene E. Schmitz to five years in San Quentin for extortion after a dramatic courtroom scene. Applause erupts from hundreds as the verdict is read, with defense and law officials contesting the spectacle while Schmitz curses proceedings.

San Francisco Cal Eugene E. Schmits Bentence Ras Dunne's Schmitz San Quentin Behmts Farrall Thomas O'Neiil Bollar Burns Procecuton

Standard Oil Ohio conviction prompts action by Judge Landis

Attorneys for Standard Oil Company of Indiana declined to submit further evidence in Saturday’s investigation led by Judge Landis. Landis announced a sentence will be passed on Standard Oil Indiana for using illegal railroad rates.

Chicago Standard of Company Landis Standard Oil Company of Indiana

Knights Templer Hold Saratoga Conclave Opening Week

Tens of thousands of Knights Templars flood Saratoga for the thirteenth triennial grand encampment with parades concerts and massed demonstrations. Visitors from across the country arrive as hotels churches and venues convert to accommodate the event and related entertainments through the week.

Saratoga Knights Stragelerg Matlton New York Hughes Earl of Burton Priory England Wales Templeire Dri Saratoge Rade Treanial Grand Union United States Congress Hall Theda Paris

Japanese Naval Officers Arrive in New York Aboard Carmania

A distinguished party of Japanese naval officers led by Admiral Boran Yamato arrives in New York aboard the Carmania. They will tour U.S. facilities for warship production, visit Oyster Bay, the Japan Society luncheon at the Astor, and attend a Jamestown exposition tribute before continental travel, with government hospitality planned. Also noted is the death of Captain D. J. Moon after a blood poisoning incident from a wire fence incident at Bear Creek.

New York Carmania Boran Yamato Imperial Tharing Oyster Bay Japan Society Hovel Astor Continent

Fire Damages Upper Floor of Cedar Falls Building

At 4:06 AM July 1, a blaze struck the upper story of a Cedar Falls building owned by Leamon. Mr Maharre, an uncle of the Maharra Bros minstrel family, escaped with little clothing as the fire destroyed his few possessions. Firefighters contained the fire with two extinguishers, saving the lower portion used for horse shoing.

Neshwa Nashva Buméay Moring Bert Leamon Maharre la Maharra Charles City

Beloved Priest Undergoes Severe Appendicitis Surgery

Very Rev. Father M. Joseph Cooney suffered an aggravated appendicitis with gangrenous rupture and pus. A late Friday admission led to an operation on Sunday. Doctors report a large amount of pus removed and say he passed the ordeal in good spirits with hopes of recovery. His cheerful disposition, strong will, and obedience to instructions are cited as aiding his recovery while many friends await updates.

M. Joseph Father Cooney Cooney Ireland Icon Pany Father Murtagh Manonville New York Brey Fla West

Chautauqua Park Storm Destroys Tents and Trees

A mini cyclone lashed Chautauqua Park causing tents to blow down, trees uprooted, and the Frederick cottage to be shifted from its foundation. Campers sought shelter as rain flooded grounds, with damage concentrated near the park and minor impacts in Waterloo. Several tents were destroyed or damaged, and many personal belongings were soaked.

Finber Frederick Cottage Cotter Pony Clos Chautauqua Park Chautauqua C. B. Frederick Mra. Bee Jhe Waverly D. B. Cheney Aldo “Vivbek Fisher Campbell International Harvester Company Westfield Park Willard Hall Waterloo Parrott Shack Parrott’s Shack Bans Roud Atoll ‘Bros Chau‘augua Park

Night Storm Brings Pranks and Damage to Cedar Falls

A July night storm, with rain and strong winds, toppled trees, snapped limbs, and blew chimney tops across Cedar Falls area causing minor property damage and power concerns. Reports from north indicate a wavering hall storm. A new bank, Security National Bank, formed with $50,000 capital, named officers Geo. S. Morning, F. W. Paulger, and Leo Paulger, aiming to open by August 15.

Here Wavere Hall Niles Security National’ Bank Geo Mornin Cedar Falls F. W. Paulger New Hartford Leo. Paulger

Severe hailstorm devastates crops across Jefferson and Shell Rock

A severe hailstorm last night swept north of West Fork through Jefferson and Shell Rock townships damaging nearly all crops. Residents report the storm as the heaviest in years with widespread destruction and unreliable estimates as farmers face replanting. A claimed explosion at Fred Bradley's residence is noted, while Orchard testifies about a gas-related cause.

Shell Rock West Fork Jefferson Bhell Rock Bolze Idaho Fred Bradley San Francisco

Gold Exports From U S To France Reach High Levels

The article notes a large outflow of American gold to France since April, totaling about 322.8 million dollars by April and around 342.8 million from the United States to France, with additional funds going to London and the Netherlands. Analysts expect the movement to continue until the Bank of France replenishes its gold reserves.

New York France Exchanae Bank of France Tte America London Holland New ‘York Exchange‘ Houten

Young Man Seeks Roosevelt Interview At Four A.M.

A powerful young man from New Jersey attempted to interview President Roosevelt at 4:00 a.m. but was stopped by Secret Service. The caller, whose name is withheld, claimed to be informed about a submarine boat project and urged the president to know of it promptly amid plans for a battleship test in the Pacific. He was returned home for care.

Quiter Bay Roosevelt Secret Service Euarda Maine New Jersey Pacific

Aged Woman Burned in Fresh Fire Incident

Telpoll, July Special reports Mrs Wis Bokultz, an elderly resident recently moved from Pomner, burned severely at about 6:00 am Sunday while tending a fire to prepare a story meal. Kerosene used for kindling caused embers to ignite clothing, leading to an explosion and flames.

Telpoll Mra Wis Bokultz

Young Doctor Farrell Secures Maui Post

Dr J Farrell, a recent graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of the University of Illinois, has accepted an assistant position to the leading physician on Maui in the Hawaiian group. He left Friday for San Francisco and will proceed to Honolulu. The post is considered one of the best of the year.

Winthrop J. Hi. Farrell College of Physicians and Surgeons University of Ilnois Maui San Francisco Honolulu Parretlis

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