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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
5
A Frisco westbound passenger train crashed head on with a freight between Wentworth and Pierce City Missouri. The collision left several injured, with at least some seriously hurt, there were no fatalities reported. A Joplin source wired the incident to St. Louis early this morning.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reopened its investigation of Standard Oil in Cleveland on June 14. Judge Prouty stated Virgil P. Kline, chief counsel for Standard, said the company did not wish to testify now, alleging a full reply to all charges is already on file with the commission.
A morning blast on the British steamer Haverford near Liverpool killed nine men and wounded forty others, with some of the injured expected to die. Officials believe a barrel of naphtha exploded on board, causing the disaster.
Washington cables from Manila report that First Lieutenant Edward C. G. Botton and a citizen named Benjamin Christian were killed on June 40 miles south of Davao Mindanao. The dispatch attributes the murders to hostile action and notes the location within Mindanao during the current war. General Wood forwards the intelligence to the War Department for confirmation and further instruction.
Robert B Roosevelt uncle of the president died early today after months of illness. Also news from Guthrie Oklahoma says statehood prospects stirred joy across the territory. In New York O Donovan Rossa returned with his family aboard the Caronia. Nebraska university held commencement with remarks by General Miles. Bronx news dealer W L Duncan bans dime novels to curb youth theft. Christ Church vestry to meet Thursday at 7 45 at J W Krapfel's office. full attendance urged.
Bryan watched the Russian lower house today in Saint Petersburg as an observer. Separate item notes a venue change for Davis in Chicago related to the Iroquois Theatre fire manslaughter case, and a Wisconsin convention resolution urging Senate expulsion of Smoot with E Haton of Madison nominated for governor.
Washington June 14 Special In response to reports that he will resign and be replaced by Gifford Pinchot Secretary Wilson of Agriculture states This is all news to me I have received no intimation from any quarter and so far as I know I am not going to resign He also says he knows Mr Pinchot but cannot say if he would become secretary of agriculture
Reports from Washington and other cities detail a dramatic airship demonstration by Kuaben Shen circling the Capitol at around one thousand feet, hailed as proof of feasibility for Wellman's north pole trip. Witnesses say the maneuver looked easy and duplicable by any skilled operator.
Waterloo park project probes eight sites over two years, with Braniger farm at 24 000 dollars favored for its space and location. Board cites limited funds and legal limits on condemnation, urging citizen cooperation to secure options and sell bonds for park purchases.
The text states that property to be bought under a bond issue must first be contracted for, after which the bonds may be placed with a broker, potentially at an inflated figure.
Miss Florence Ward of Waterloo elected director of the kindergarten department at the lone State Normal School to succeed Miss Harriette B. Gunn whose resignation takes effect after the summer term. Ward has run a private kindergarten in Waterloo as Homer H. Beerley marks twenty years as president, the longest tenure among normal school heads in the United States.
Graduating exercises will be held in Sealion Hall Friday evening June 22. The program features Salutatory, songs, operetta, drama, and a graduate theme. Students listed include Frank Fortun ski, Humphrey Cordes, Della Fritz, and others in English and Commercial courses. Reverend M. Cooney will preside, with Rev J M Wolfe delivering the address.
The letter from Frank Doty at Panama reports Pem Banton wasting away from injuries and complications. It states he may not survive thirty days, with updates from Colon hospital indicating continued weakness and bladder inflammation, while his wife faces heartbreak miles away and the possibility of delaying travel. The notice also notes condolences from Mrs. Stephen Carrigg and family after a bereavement and mentions the cornerstone laying at a new Methodist Episcopal church at Scorm Lake.
Davenport June 14 Secretary Shaw addressed a large audience at Tutterhell, presided by Hon. Bruce T. Seaman. Standpatters, led by key Davenport citizens, voiced support for Perkins and Bay County politics. The meeting featured strong applause and clear exposition of positions as the group hopes to carry the county for Perkins.
At Vinton fairgrounds on Wednesday afternoon a fire swept the cattle sheds of the Benton County Agricultural Society, burning the entire line of cattle sleds. The blaze, believed started while a grounds worker was nearby, caused about 3600 in losses with no insurance. The fair is to be held August 13 to 16 this year.
Fremont Iowa records the death of Samuel Dinsmore the oldest Mason in Iowa. He was born May 23 1816 in Newark Ohio and died just before his ninetieth birthday. Funeral held at the Baptist church with Rev Hopton officiating. Interment in Fremont Cemetery by Masonic ritual.
Davenport report states Bishop Theo dore N. Morrison of the Episcopal diocese of Iowa is prostrate from years of continuous labor since coming from the Church of the Epiphany in Chicago five years ago. Doctors say a summer of complete rest will be required to restore his health.
Des Moines June 14 Honourable Theodore P Shontz chairman of the Isthmian canal commission delivered an address before a large audience at the Drake University Oliver anniversary service.
Chief Sweltzer orders heightened security for the Wallace circus opening tomorrow at Winds Central grounds. Extra uniformed officers and plainclothes guardians with arrest powers will guard residents and visitors all day and night as trains arrive from Dubuque to Waterloo.
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