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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1908

Page

2

Politicians and campaigns across states noted in harried report

The piece lists candidates and activity across multiple states. It mentions Charles W. Ogden as a Republican gubernatorial hopeful in Texas, James Lloyd in Missouri as a Democratic committee chair, and James B. Bradley campaigning for Michigan governor. Oklahoma’s primary is set for August with Debs touring on a special train beginning August 20. It also cites price trends from a 1907 labor bulletin, noting general price increases since 1890 and October 1907 as the peak, with declines later in the year.

Gol Cecil Lyon Republic Humber Apeodios i

Four candidates named for independence party ticket

Four candidates enter the independence party race for president to be named at a Chicago national convention next week. Higsen of Massachusetts Walsh of Iowa Howard of Alabama and Taylor of Illinois. Bert M Fernald Republican nominee for Maine governor is rich and self made, once a farmer's boy now head of a large canning business with interests in several industries. Rev J Milton Waldron national Negro Political League president says the league will back Bryan in every state and operates from Chicago HQ with 700000 members. The independence party plans two day convention to organize and then adopt platform and nominate president and vice president. Maine Democrats in Bangor named Obadiah Gardner for governor. platform favors resubmission of prohibition, repeal of the Sturgis law, end of the state liquor agency, and laws regulating women and children's employment in factories.

Independence Party Chicago Thomas J. Higsen Massachusetts Charles 4. Walsh Iowa N. W. Howard Mabama Howard Bert M. Fernald Maine Mie United States J. Milton Waldron National Negro American’ Poltical League Bryan Nominges Irma Bowiltatre Brookield Riss Broultale Irma Brookfield Tom Brookfeld

Iowa Man Delays Record with Native Son Governors

The Iowa man faces stiff competition with a Minnesota candidate and the talk of multiple governorship bids. Reports note Iowa natives like Carroll breaking records, while the Democratic Central Committee appeals for one dollar per voter to fund Bryan’s presidential bid. Des Moines reports speak of cuts to official facial hair as a broader capitol rejuvenation plan unfolds.

Iowa John Jacoson Minnesota Fayette County Allainkee Jacobson Andrew Jacobson Waukon United States South Dakota North Dakota Carroll

This Date in History Highlights Major Events

AIALY lists notable dates across centuries. Dagdad sacked by Tartars in 1401, Minnisink attacks in 1779, Beauharnais guillotined in 1794. Victoria approves 1840 Canada union, Grant dies in 1885, Manitoba Prohibition 1892, Dingley tariff 1897, Jones remains arrival at Annapolis 1905.

Aialy Dagdad Orange County New York Alexandre de Beauharnais Josephine Upper and Lower Canada Queen Victoria Ulysses S. Grant Manitoba United States, Naval Squadron Annapolis John Paul Jones

Birthday of Dr Albert Shaw Prominent Publicist and Editor

Dr Albert Shaw born July 23 1857 at Shandon Ohio. Noted publicist editor of the American Review of Reviews trained at Iowa Johns Hopkins Cornell and edited major municipal and city life studies. He lectured in Europe and America and authored works on municipal government. The New Waterloo College catalogue and president Mr Rt Eklund advertise young people for enrollment.

Albert Shaw Monthly Review of Reviews Shandon Ohio Iowa College Johns Fooking University Scarla Jobne Hopkins Shaw Europe Johns Hopkins Michigan Cornell University New York American Review of Reviews America Waterloo College of Commerce Rt. Eklund

Cardinal Gibbons Seventy-Fourth Birth Anniversary Highlight

The article profiles Cardinal James Gibbons celebrating his seventy-fourth birthday on July 23. It notes his American roots, humor, dedication to public affairs, and views on politics and morality, including his belief that only Christians should hold office. It describes his Baltimore home, regimented day, and status as a popular after-dinner speaker.

Cardinal Gibbons America New York Europe United States Oll Cardinel Gibbons Baltimore

Iowa State News In Brief Highlights Local Industry and Accidents

Clay Works in Iowa owns fifteen acres with seventy five feet shale underlay. Logan fire company won best drilled company and largest uniformed unit at Onawa tournament. National Coal opens west of Albin with about fifty workers. James Ward is superintendent. Sixty seven diploma recipients from Johnson County rural schools held at university. Isaac Hunter of Cascade survived a lightning shock. Onawa library contract awarded for $15,000 with total cost over $20,000. Superior county land fetches new high price in current talks. P. L. Lund family cow fatalities from lightning fenced area. Lloyd Bills 15 injured by rusted wire after being thrown from horse. Two-year-old Wilfred McDonald dies after bolt strikes head near Duscombe.

I Clay Works Company Henry Enegholm Logan Fire Company Onawa Lloyd Bills Bills Marshalltown

Settlement Love Blends Art and Class Distinctions

Irma Bowltairte guides a settlement class through museums while Brookfield, a devoted art lover, lectures on Aztec artifacts. Their shared passion grows into mutual respect and finally romance as he reveals he is curator of the Cheeswick collection and proposes a joint future.

Miss Mountairs Lady of Mulions Brookfield Irma Jake Ferther Miss Moultaire Imma Abe Cheeswick

Settlement of Miss Monltmire’s Fortune Read

The scene centers on Miss Montlmire as a man reassesses his feelings. A wary confession and a tender promise follow, hinting at an emotional resolution within a quiet, intimate moment aboard the settlement setting.

Curious steamship voyage questions from New York boy

A child aboard a steamer asks whether the sound of the water means a real sound steamer, why the water is wet, how many could drown in deep water, whether a whale could drain an oyster, and other playful queries. A section discusses chronic catarrh and Hall’s Catarrh Cure, claiming it as a constitutional remedy, with testimonials and a Toledo address. A separate notice invites a Friday 2:30 PM regular treatment session.

New York Elaths F. J. Cheney&Co Toledo Ohio F. J. Cheney Chilo Hall

Public sale of John Adams estate in Waterloo Iowa

For settling the John Adams estate the highest bidder for cash will be invited. On Saturday July 25 1908 at 10:00 am at the courthouse door in Waterloo Town the south half of lot 13 subdivision block 2 North Addition to Waterloo Iowa will be offered. Abstract of title with deed. Abstract may be examined at GC J Rudolph’s office. Terms cash on delivery of deed. O J Rudolph Agent C B Phifer Auctioneer.

John Adams Court House Waterloo Iowa GC. J. Rudolph J. Rudolph C. B. Phifer

Lawsuit filed against railway for arm loss damages

A district court action in Council Bluffs seeks 16000 dollars against the Chicago Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railway for the loss of an arm suffered by Oda Milledge a youth from Goon Rapids. The suit lists Otis Milledge the boy’s father as natural guardian. The petition asserts Oda Milledge was kicked from a train at Coon Rapids in April 1907 by a brakeman.

Council Bluffs Chicago, Millwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company Oda Milledge Goon Rapids Suttre Otis Milledge Coon Repide

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