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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
2
Waterloo Reports notes subscribers changing paper delivery must list both old and new addresses. The notice emphasizes providing the prior address along with the updated one to ensure uninterrupted service.
The Vinton Hagie reports Hon. B. Murphy’s gracious note after losing the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. He thanks Iowa Republicans and friends, vows continued advocacy of Republicanism, and notes no regret in defeat. Senator La Follette discusses his party stance amid campaign chatter and hints at possible cross-currents. Governor Larabee, silent on the primary result, may soon face decisions affecting his sons’ runs for the general assembly. Mosquito forecasts and local sports notes close the item with weatherish humor and a remark on Waterlooa Isler’s sports explanation.
The Iowa renomination of Senator Allison by Republican voters garners praise across major papers. Editors laud his faithful, extended service in the Senate and warn Gov Cummins against retirement plans. Iowa's choice is framed as national interest, with Texas or Alabama opinions cited to emphasize broad support for keeping the veteran senator.
Vienna researchers report a new method to immunize animals against tuberculosis using a tiny injected capsule that releases substances to trigger immunity. The process promises full protection after a period and may extend to cattle and possibly humans. A cabinet photo sale is also advertised at Simmons Gallery.
In Granville Ohio on June 11 the fashionable Sheppardson finishing school calms its nerves with a striking revelation about Miss Mildred Kelliher of Chicago. A divorced woman, she had a lavish life with a wealthy Chicago lawyer who posed as her uncle. The romance, affections, and plans to marry after a polished suiting course unravel after a divorce decree. The man’s wealth and aristocratic status are emphasized as pivotal to the affair.
A dated roundup lists events across centuries including Wald Taylor gathering 100000 followers at Blackheath in 1381, the first American patent to Joseph Jewkes in 1046, Peter the Great of Russia’s death in 1728, Tehu Constable born in 1176 and dying 1837, Napoleon seizing Malta in 1798, Sir John Franklin’s Arctic death in 1847, Samuel J. Tilden declining a 1881 presidential nomination, the 1903 Servian king and queen assassinated, Senator John F Morgan’s death in 1907, and notes a birth on June 20, 1824.
Mrs Humphrey Ward, eminent English novelist touring America, was born June 11, 1851 in Hobart Tasmania. Her birth name was Mary Augusta Arnold, granddaughter of Ty Arnold of Angy. She grew up in Oxford and wrote many praised works after 1881 including Robert Elsmere and Marcella. She married painter T Humphrey Ward in 1872.
Lincoln and Stamford figures frame Robert J. Moore a former state senator and lieutenant governor as the richest local figure. Moore relocates to Connecticut in protest of Nebraska personal property tax laws tied to Security Investment Company. County records show a $500,000 added assessment, protested, with legal challenge anticipated.
Crowds exceed four thousand as Don Muscovite wins the 2:17 trot for Pat Jack Man of Waterloo. Vela and Marget W. Bee follow. In the 2:37 pace Ebola wins with Eldon second and Rustic Patner third. Heats show Don Muscovite and other runners. Novelty race goes to Artfur Dodger. Charles City beats Waverly 3 to 1 in fast ball game.
Pensacola June 9 Now that the Florida delegation to the Denver convention will back William J Bryan for president it is noted that John T Crawford the district’s nearest competitor faces a second primary. Crawford barely reached majority, has been campaign manager for Governor Broward, and both as candidate and manager he sets a precedent for youthfulness. His family has long prominence in Florida politics with a late secretary of state father and a brother running the Evening News.
Large crowds gathered for a Confederate veterans reunion in Birmingham Alabama with trains bringing visitors from up to 100 miles. Gun salutes marked the parade start at 11 am and a route stretched from Sixth Avenue and Nineteenth Street through multiple streets to Park Avenue. Gov. Comer and Mayor Ward, along with other officials, reviewed from Capital Park as veterans from Georgia Carolina Mississippi Virginia and more passed the stand. The night prior saw elaborate decorations and arches. the procession highlighted by the Alabama division led by Gen George P Harrison, with many units joining the display. The crowd cheered as the veterans passed, the event described as among the largest in the city.
Lieutenant Frank T. Evans of San Francisco subdued a gang threatening two sailors at a Louisiana dance hall. In civilian dress with friends he confronted assailants, brandished a navy revolver, and forced the crowd back. Arrested briefly, he and the sailors were bailed and commended for conduct.
Dr William G Gorgas is named president elect of the American Medical Association. He has served four years as chief sanitary officer of the Isthmian canals project. Born October 4, 1854 in Motlle Aja he studied at the University of the South and earned degrees from Bellevue Hospital Medical College in New York. He was appointed army surgeon general by special congressional act and has held various high posts in the army medical service.
Bronx Falls June 11 The appeal of Mrs Emma Kaufmann wife of a wealthy brewer and pioneer resident came before the Supreme Court today. She was convicted over a year ago of murdering Agnes Polrels a 16 year old servant in her household. The girl died June 1 1906 after severe beatings and boiling water incidents were alleged. Doctors blamed the mistress mistreatment for the death and the defense argued insanity. Bond kept her free while appealing as new trial motions were denied and a decision may take months.
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