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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
5
Federal court action in Iowa dismisses a toad stockholders claim aimed at a two cent law. The judge noted no injury to the roads and that the complaint for a new rate reducing dividends was not proven.
In New York the Japanese ambassador joins Admiral Yamamoto celebration amid denials of any Japanese American agitation. Federal Judge McPherson in Des Moines denies stockholders’ bid to block two cent rail passenger rate. Baron Yamamoto reception in New York features financiers and Japan club leaders. Knights Templar Triannual Conclave to be held in Chicago in 1910 with social events planned across venues.
London July 11 The coroner s jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes in the case of Mrs Hancock wife of Walter Swinburn Hancock formerly a Chicago clergyman who died March 23. Suspicion led to exhumation and testimony that Hancock suspected poisoning for property. Stomach analysis found no poison.
In Buffalo on July 11 Peter Forrester, saloon keeper, and Marie Smith were murdered while in his saloon restaurant. George Hodson, a painter, is accused. Hodson was seen covered in blood and had just been connected to the victims’ plan to leave Forrester’s business to resume relations with him. In Cleveland, the same day began the first round of the national amateur golf championship with nine thirty start and a brisk south wind affecting play.
The mayor of Philadelphia issued a proclamation urging citizens to observe Thursday as a holiday for the Elke parade, with all business houses and manufacturing establishments to close. Reports from Boston note the Young People's Christian Union convened there, while New York markets show steady receipts and prices for dairy and eggs. Hendersonville features Judge Parker’s NC Bar Association address, and Oyster Bay reports Hepburn's luncheon with President Roosevelt.
Tokio reports mixed views on an American Pacific fleet display. Ito and Japanese officials express cautious skepticism about the move, noting no urgent threat and emphasizing peaceful motives. They deny any hostile intent behind Washingtons precautionary naval maneuvers.
Washington reports the US government has no Cardiff coal orders or steps to obtain Welsh coal. An agency note claims a large Welsh steam coal order totaling about forty thousand tons would be shipped on specially chartered steamers to the Philippine Islands from a West Coast port.
Cardinal James Gibbons of Baltimore was named honorary president of the Catholic Educational Association of the United States. Right Rev. D. J. OConnell of Washington was elected president general. Resolution urged support for Catholic education in colleges and parochial schools amid concerns over non Catholic academies. An epidemic in Grundy Center prompted surgery and claimed a young patient.
A committee of the city council and water company meets to resolve disagreements on the artesian water franchise. General topics include publicity clauses and annual reports to inform the public, with legal representatives from the company present. A city engineer shows a 21 year old water main to illustrate mains' condition.
Webster City July 11 Special alias Bossen has been night clerk at the Dutton hotel in Jewell for seven years. He inherits about 125000 from a brother in Trenton New Jersey. Bossen, a bachelor, will keep his job and may not travel east unless needed to prove the inheritance.
Dubuque baseball figure Mathian of the Threere league formally resigned today and placed the club on the market. He cites thousands in costs covered by Union Electric and hints at possible new management in Dubuque. Davenport Danville and Best St. Laws are named as bidding cities.
Charley H. Moyer testified in Boise on the Haywood case, denying knowledge of Orchard’s enmity toward Governor Steunenberg, and detailing federation ties, cross-examination by Senator Borah, and the board’s power. He recalled Simpkins’ convention role and Pettibone’s supportive relations as the trial explored Federation defenses in labor disputes.
Chicago July 11 Judge Kavanagh sustained indictments against former Chief of Police Colling and former police attorney Frank D. Colerford. They are charged with conspiracy to deprive the city of police services linked to the late municipal campaign and alleged to have aided Mayor Dunne’s candidacy.
A man mangled by a Great Western train at Waterloo died from injuries after hours of surgery. Initial identity confusion centered on Tom Arnold, later thought to be Han Sigman, a St Louis resident. Relatives and possible associates, including Frank Howard of Davenport, sought to confirm identity while authorities prepared the body for burial and contacted potential kin.
Special dispatch from Tripoli reports three year old Ernest Poehler died after falling into boiling water at his grandparents’ barn near their home. The child endured weeks of intense pain before passing at his family’s home. Funeral services are set for Thursday at Rev Schoetler’s church nine miles from Tripoli.
The Cedar Falls census tally to the county superintendent of schools reports 6 285 city residents of school age with 672 males and 714 females. The 65 and 724 figures indicate a drop in school age population this year. Last year’s school enrollment was 1 090, this year 1 066, with average attendance 877 previously and 28 this year.
Cedar Falls July 11 Special: The directors of the new Security National bank decided this afternoon to purchase the Santee property on Third and Main street. They intend to clear the lot and erect a modern banking home occupying full lot width, two stories high and half the block in length. An architect will be consulted to finalize size and design.
The first accident in the Glidden cup endurance run occurred six miles west of Glidden when K R Otis of Cleveland driving a car carrying his wife Miss Hollins Miss Nollins and J Ed Spooner overturned. Otis Miss Hollins and Miss Nunan were seriously injured as the heavy car pinned them underneath.
Flora Ames Noble, a 1882-born former Independence resident, died in Waterloo after two suicide attempts. She first drank acid Wednesday, then drank a larger quantity Thursday evening at the Henry Spiker home, lasting until her death at 7 15. Survivors include her husband Mr Noble and parents Mr and Mrs M L Pratt, with siblings Stella Leon Hattie Myrtle Harry. Funeral in Otterville Methodist church Friday.
About one hundred people attended the Laporte event by the Rock Island special train on Wednesday afternoon despite threatening weather. A severe electrical storm forced abandonment of the day’s races, spoiling the anticipated pleasant afternoon. Tuesday’s rain also postponed races, delaying the program.
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