17 Jul 1906
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1906
Page
1
Headlines from Washington New York and Central America report Guatemala invading Honduras and battles in both Honduras and El Salvador. Honduras and Salvador seek diplomatic mediation while Nicaragua insists on neutrality as forces clash and Guatemala suffers heavy losses.
Two men, Nucield Knox Dunn and John Wasting, attempted to rob a Denver bank in the Isrnet and Cramer building. Edward Eiwell led them to the vault. Duncan struck Eiwell with a blackjack. Hastings fled but was arrested later at his lodging. Hastings had San Francisco ties. Duncan has Syracuse roots. Both had worked on joint newspapers. Hastings recently courted Miss Katherine Jenkins.
In Trinidad Colorado on July 16 a severe flood forced about a hundred canyon residents to spend the night in rain to escape the raging waters. One man drowned near Berwind as seven houses and two general stores of a mining company in Tabarro were washed away. The flood swept cattle and horses down the arroyo and carried out the Colorado and Southern railroad bridge at Tibarco. Flooding damaged many riverfront buildings and halted streetcar service when the power house was submerged.
Big Janeiro July 18 The dispatches report rebels gaining control of BI Grasso state with about 100000 people. Government fears Pan American delegates arriving to find the government in peril. Rebels under General Ribeiro pressure government buildings, jungles see heavy fighting. Food prices rise as interior alarm grows and workers flee from large industry.
A live wire killed Patrolman Edward Dolby of the Indianapolis police and shocked several others as he opened a signal box. The same circuit sent shocks to nearby officers. investigations follow. Also reported: a Wyoming tragedy, a whisky-flavored water incident in Evansville, a Seattle autopsy proving not insane in a murder case, Longworths' visit to Paris, and Grace Howe McKinley’s engagement to Captain Grayson Willard Heidt.
Cavalry command from Fort Riley under Col E S Godfrey begins a 250 mile road march westward. Second squadron of the Second Cavalry remains behind. Drowned in the Ohio River are Tomerpy and W H Campbell, age 17, of Athens Georgia, and George Gillerm, 18, of Berlin.
Mrs William Thaw plans a July 16 visit with her son Harry Kendall Thaw at the Tombs marking the first mother son meeting since the Madison Square Garden shooting. Thaw has dismissed his defense firms amid disputes over insanity versus non insanity pleas. Chief counsel Clifford W Hartridge, a longtime friend, says Thaw remains in a dire situation but believes no jury will convict him.
A new chief counsel for Harry Thaw insists on withholding defense outlines and denounces press speculation. He says no preview will be given on the infant theory and notes discussions exist about statements from Thaw and his wife, but justice and fairness guide their approach. The trial is not expected before November or December.
A Raleigh report states Isaac Lyerly, his wife, daughter and son were murdered in their Barbers Junction area home by unknown robbers. The assailants set fire to the bed where the Lyerlys lay, and two daughters awakened to extinguish the blaze. Negro suspects are named in the wilted, incomplete dispatch.
George Kern killed his wife and her mother in a northern city porch shooting. He fled across the Merchants' bridge with detectives pursuing by rail and river units before his capture. The decedents were Mrs Kern and Ava Lutz. Kern claimed insanity scenes followed the murder spree.
Louis July 16. Cowboys from the stock yards pursue a man claimed as the twin brother of an alleged horse thief shot Friday. He escaped after shots fired and a lively quarter mile chase through willows. He was wounded and then killed by a policeman. The slain fugitive was named Vorrest Rapposoli.
A chaotic report describes youths claiming immunity by age under ten to avoid arrest, with a nine year old Avery Hawkins resisting capture over horse thefts. It notes escapees like Joe Darling and Merrill’s looming schooling, plus drownings of two bridge workers in Miles City. Paris review at Longchamp and a Grand Rapids car incident add scattered international and local crime flavor.
Burlington Iowa July 16 expert accountants examining Des Moines county records report a six year loss of 41,060 due to alleged carelessness in the treasurer’s office. Bee causes a horse to drown in Vassar Michigan after a bee stings the horse and it pulls the buggy into the river.
In Coshocton Ohio on July 16 an amateur gang blew open the Coshocton Fur Company, stealing notes stock cash and jewelry amounting to several thousand dollars. The heist occurred within about 100 yards of the Coshocton police station.
Thowne D. Nicholls, president of district No 3 United Mine Workers, has been omitted for congress from the Eleventh district by the Lackawanna County Democratic convention. The message notes nomination shifts affecting Scranton and the district race.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, with Ty Washington and others, prepares to campaign across doubtful districts. Uncle Joe Cannon is set to defend Republican chances, attacking Littlefield of Maine over the ratification bill while Gompers conducts speeches to factory workers and rallies. The Maine race is viewed as a bellwether for national sentiment and a GOP gain.
In New York on July 16 Mrs Fanny Purke Roche of New York and Newport married Aurel Botonyi riding master and whip now in Europe. The announcement was made by Frank Worl, her father, at his city home. Botonyi has spent about fifteen years in the United States and taught many notable New Yorkers. He is known as a riding master and whip who drove carriages for festive occasions. The bride is a divorcee.
In St Louis a police court case ends with the release of Ruby Johnson after a misconduct charge, while Policeman Collins is lectured and fined. In Indiana the Standard rakes United States Senator La Follette, as Evansville reels from a heated exchange over the rate bill amendments.
Charles Cavanaugh aged 14 was in a hay mow at James H. Bassett’s farm in Shelbyville Ing when a vicious young horse toppled into a stall trampling him to death. He suffered multiple fractures and severe injuries over his body before aid arrived.
Independence Kansas July 16 five Coffeyville men and one Cherryvale man who recently served jail terms for violating the prohibition law had valuable bar fixtures burned here by order of Judge Flannerty of the Speak court. Forty cases of beer and a quantity of whisky also destroyed.
July 16 Madison Wisconsin reports the shooting of traveling man George Howard of Gotham Wisconsin. Four boys are under arrest with a confession expected. A bullet remains in Howard’s back but recovery is anticipated. Also noted mayor and police bound over over tracks incident at Rockstead NL. Two miners Virgin Land and Harvey Dunning crushed to death at O Gara mine No 6 after collapse.
Dodge City Kansas July 16 two men named Imel and Weir were killed by lightning during an electrical storm. It is reported another man was killed by lightning a few miles southwest of here.
An arrest today reveals Svetevko, a former sailor, confessed to murdering Vice Admiral Chouknin in Sebastopol on July 16. The suspect admitted the crime during questioning and awaits further legal proceedings.
Paris July 10. A remarkable account by H Philip Varilla claims breakthrough in Dreyfus case. He describes recognizing the bordereau’s authentic handwriting by comparing a Congo study letter from Dreyfus with a photo of the forged document.
The bordereau handwriting dispute triggers a cascade of consequences. The photograph of the bordereau enables Dreyfus innocence proofs, identifies Esterhazy handwriting, and empowers Picquart to break silence, reshaping the Dreyfus case. Alderman Alfred Bade of New Rochelle is indicted for bribery and arrested.
Illinois Central i Omaha and Slouz City Limited trains connect Waterloo and Dubuque Fort Dodge and Chicago routes. Passenger service includes Train 93 between Waterloo and Fort Dodge and Train 84 between Waterloo and Dubuque with various Albert Lea and St Paul connections. All trains run daily except those marked, some are canceled on Sundays or holidays.
A garbled OCR style item lists a railway line connecting Chicago Omaha Denver Memphis Colorado Peoria Fort Worth St Joseph Minneapolis and broader routes. The fragment hints at a timetable or line designation No. 20 Chicago and at Louisville, but several place names are misspelled or incomplete.
Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern Railway connections described. No 42 links at Waverly for westward points on the C G W Ry to Omaha. No 46 connects at Denver Junction with C G W No 8 from points west. No 44 links at Waverly for all westward points on the C G W to Omaha.
A brief classifieds notice advertises fragrant sweet pea bouquets for sale by Mrs Starr at 208 Fowler Street. The ad emphasizes fresh blooms and local sourcing, inviting customers to purchase from the home-based display.
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