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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1907
Page
8
Fire in Dewar destroyed the building and stock of W. W. Brooks last night. Loss estimated around 9000 with 4000 insurance. Gasoline lighting and hollow wires caused an oil spill and explosion, burning all but about 260 dollars of dry goods. Brooks had run a leading store in the town for years after purchasing it four years ago from W. A. Myers.
Muscatine police station was entered and robbed of about $86 Monday night. Chief Flannery kept the loss quiet until the next day. The city has seen a month of robberies and petty thievery with 22 burglary cases in five weeks and no arrests. Police vow to catch the thieves and consider this a serious insult to the department.
In Storm Lake yesterday, a man named Bryan rescued a woman from an automobile collision after a car driven by Mrs B B Stillman crashed into his vehicle. Mrs H La Deal, seated rear, was thrown to the ground and slightly injured. the driver tried to restart the car and the injured woman was taken home. A separate incident reports Mrs Lieber, 81, dying at her daughter's home, with no broken bones but bed confinement planned for weeks.
A boy named Mearly swam in a mill race near the desecration building when he drifted under a bridge and could not swim back to the gates. He called for help as danger from machinery loomed, others came to assist, and he reached the stone wall with little delay.
The J. T. King Co. of Cedar Falls is incorporated with capital of 198,000 and two directors to manage ownership. The business, an established grocer and dairy operation, will commence August 1 for twenty years. M. M. Eavers is dissociated from the prior business.
A Winthrop area wedding in the recorder’s office drew a crowd as William H. Harmon and Flora B. Lang married on a whim when the county minister was nearby. The groom ran short on funds but arranged a telephonic request to a relative who settled the matter, and the couple planned a Manchester visit after their city ceremony. Nearby nuptials included Isaac Summers and May Simmons, both longtime city residents, with Summers tied to a Chicago firm and the couple planning to reside at the Commercial Hotel for now.
Knight admits his report of Chism Hanley’s drowning on July 10 was false and Hanley is alive. Hanley’s wife claimed he was dead and testified she saw him with another witness. insurance totaled $2,000. Railroad expansion rumors persist as crews work through Buchanan County, with ties arriving to the site amid ongoing speculation. John and Mrs Banghart left for New York this afternoon.
J O Nesbit obtained a district court order to remove Schermerhorn from a farm residence in Waterloo township. The case stems from a 1907 verbal agreement hiring Schermerhorn to stock the farm at 40 dollars a month, ending with discharge by notice, while Schermerhorn remains in possession and blocks the owner’s access. The injunction orders the occupant to vacate and cease interference, likely moving to district court in September.
Misséa Flosele and Atha Wolgamot visit relatives in Yor Laporte. Hopkins Brosbane team of Des Moines defeated Fairbank bank team 4 to 0. Pailbank players praised Hahn. left for Blockton. White and family returned from Reinbeck. M E Gelser called at New Hampton. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs George Bette. Misses Wuthering and Allee Ryan visited sister in Oelwein. Frank Chumplin of Chicago visited J Fatuephy home. Bert Kini Burns and others attended Fairbank event. Carl King and Bertha Weber visited Littleton. Erwin A Moore left for Independence institute. John Hick reported sick. Ralph Young of Jesup attended the dance.
CG McGarvey, a business caller in the city, visited on Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs Luke Gatlas of Chicago, visiting relatives here, traveled to Waterloo Wednesday to visit her mother in law Mrs Gatigs. She plans to join her husband in late August. Peter and Conrad Klein and their wives visited with Mr and Mrs W Barger on Sunday in Waterloo.
In Jandsville Wisconsin on July 26 millions of dead bugs covered streets under street lamps. The fire department was summoned to wash them away after the pest problem created a public nuisance. Amended articles of incorporation for the William Calloway Company were filed, increasing capital stock from 150000 to 200000 dollars, with 50 thousand dollars as preferred stock bearing seven percent annual dividends. Common stock remains, with 75000 dollars already subscribed and the rest payable on demand.
July 26 report from Wooster City notes P J Brandrup, county treasurer, filed notice against the administrator of the late W B Worthington estate for 2600 in back taxes. Worthington's estate valued at 100000 plus, with inventory gaps cited. Cortelyou, 45, praised as a diligent political organizer, rising toward possible presidential leadership while remaining in public service.
The report describes efforts to appropriate thirty thousand dollars for a legal battle over rate regulations. It notes a similar Alabama scenario to North Carolina with Governor Comer pursuing court battles and willingness to let the matter be fought out in the courts.
Wisconsin figures show 269481 dollars spent on tanning expenses for the 1507 session up to its close, with 896 dollars per day coverage over 1399 days. Salaries and mileage for 133 members totaled 70000 dollars, chaplains earned 400, and printing costs reached about 50000 dollars for publishing all laws.
A two year old girl, Helen Nauman, nearly choked when a spool became lodged in her throat after her sister let her hold the item back. Neighbors and the mother prayed for a safe removal as doctors worked to extract the object. The incident occurred near Washington Street, with the child’s condition described as serious but improving after the spool was removed. A separate note mentions eight month old baby Kern breaking a collarbone from a fall. restoration progress is noted.
The report details a brutal crime where five young girls were harmed by a suspect described as a madman. One child is dead, and authorities indicate the attacker assaulted the victims and inflicted injuries. The sensational case dominates international news from London with grisly details and ongoing investigations.
A local article disputes Swisher was excluded from crafting the water franchise later adopted by the Waterloo city council. The Scheder franchise, prepared by the city attorney with commercial reps, is challenged as lacking Swisher’s input and potentially reflecting bias. Authorities note the council pursued a three-member special water committee and later altered the draft, with changes attributed to commercial representatives rather than the committee. The dispute centers on how the water supply source was specified and who influenced the final text.
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