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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
6
Caleb Powers, once implicated in the Goebel murder, was pardoned by Gov. Willson after four Kentucky court trials and eight years of prison. Powers was arrested in March 1900, with assassination ties to Senator Goebel and the Goebel case chronology highlighted.
Frankfort officials report Caleb Powers and Jim Howard, longtime defendants in the 1900 assassination of Senator William Goebel, were pardoned today by Governor Willson after a lengthy legal saga that included four trials, reversals, and numerous appeals spanning eight years. The two men had faced execution threats and extensive jail time across Kentucky before the pardon ended their decades long pursuit.
Waterloo delegates return from Sioux City pleased with results and next year's convention location in June. W. A. McIntyre of Ottumwa, a normal school trustee, dies. Jimmie Mack held for theft of copper bonding wire from railway tracks near Waterloo after police investigation and confession. Mack bound over to grand jury on $1,000 bond.
The board of supervisors certified the official primary election tally. W B Allison leads with 4,000 plus votes for U S Senator, J. Cummins and Guy Feely among top nominees. Pickett gains 1623 over Sweet for representative. County results list numerous state offices and six supervisors elected. A will for Conrad Wangler was probated, leaving property to his wife.
Des Moines reports Governor Cumming and Senator Allison filed campaign expense statements. Cumming’s expenses totaled about $4,705 with $850 for postage and $2,060 given to J. T. Adams of Dubuque. Other totals include Goot $4,329.83, Prouty $1,199.55, Sweet $1,218.02, Pleke $572.87, and Ketchum $242.80 for railroad commissioner. Mr Good spent over $2,000 in the Fifth district on printing. about $1,200 for postage and the rest for personal expenses. He toured the district and contacted voters.
Mrs Clemence T de St Aubin of 321 East Seventh street died at 4 00 Saturday morning after paralysis. Born August 5 1842 she was formerly Beaumont and widow of Felix Beaumont. Survived by two daughters Cecile and one other. Funeral arrangements not yet set awaiting Texas relatives.
Miss Jeanie Orin departed Laporte this morning for a short visit as the entertainment scene previews a double bill at the Waterlon opera house. The production, tied to Grand Entertainment, features dramatic performances by The Xisis and Ant Opera and Morphetea’s direction, promising a rare treat for attendees.
Chicago June 11 Suffragists push for a woman suffrage plank at the Republican national convention. Harriet Grim, a strong orator from Chicago University, will present the electoral franchise plea to delegates. Grim, from Graton Illinois, entered the university in 1904 after graduating high school.
Sumner resident U. S. Jardee, a brakeman on the Waterloo Cedar Tulle and Northern railway, fell between a box car and a caboose near Waterloo transit shops as a southbound freight passed. He escaped with a bruised hip, no bones broken, and plans to resume work in a few days. The crash occurred about 11:200 o'clock when the freight car approached the city. Jardee was assisted to a town doctor for treatment.
Chicago June 13 That Senator Dover will not, unless strong pressure is brought to bear, accept second place on the ticket. Delegate Robert Mouly at Port Dodge, Iowa, reported Henry believes his talk with the Iowa senator before Chicago. Healy says Polliver will not change his views and would prefer to remain in the senate where he has mapped out a plan of constructive legislation.
Washington reports United States marshal Rud Rounds of the district of Idaho must submit his resignation by today or face removal. The charges allege his administration was unsatisfactory in several respects. The same day Anait District Attorney Reuek was removed. Elston is spending time in Chicago and Kankakee.
H R Maynard petitions for a temporary injunction to stay forcible entry and possession after a 1908 court judgment against him for occupying 324 Commercial Street in Waterloo. Justice Sildebrand declared eviction due to a lease dispute, with Sheriff Caldwell and constables ordered to enforce. Judge Platt set a hearing for Monday at 9:00 a.m. for a port temporary injunction.
Des Moines June 14 Captain W. R Hart of Wankon Allamakee county was chosen temporary chairman of the republican state convention at Waterloo June 24 by the state committee. Julian W Richards of Waterloo named secretary, A J Hoover of Meriden chosen assistant secretary and Elsworth Rominger of Bloomington reading clerk. The committee met briefly and fixed the slate. Hart, soldier in the Philippine war and former two term legislator, has been active in military affairs and backed Speaker Bowen in the house. He is a lawyer and was once slated for parliamentary chairman.
In Pittsburg the charity event Pirates at Penzanen at the Alvin theatre stars young women from families worth about half a billion dollars. Proceeds aid the Indugteia Home for Rippled Children as performances proceed, with cast members including several heiresses preparing to perform three acts for audiences paying top admission. Kenneth Davis has recovered from scarlet fever and the home’s quarantine has ended.
Waterloo hosts a Republican convention on Wednesday June 24 1909 with committees led by Hoxie Doty Lovejoy Brown and others to arrange music decoration advertising transportation hotels and badges. A general meeting is set for June 15 1908 at 7:30 pm at the hotel. Waterloos welcome and celebratory events accompany the badges and decor plan.
Chicago June 13 Practically all details are in place and finishing touches are being made to the Coliseum for what is expected to be the most perfect national convention in environment. Delegates visitors and officers from all sections arrive as brass bands banners and buttons add color to the gold and white interior. The hall will seat about 10 000 with 6 000 for delegates and alternates. the rest for public tickets. Police and ushers will supervise and officers will be on hand for emergencies. The convention opens Tuesday with prayers and formalities, then committees and organization work proceed toward adjournment Wednesday morning.
Madison Wisconsin June 13 The fifty fifth commencement of the University of Wisconsin opens with a baccalaureate address by Rt Rev James Bryce British ambassador in Washington The close day celebration includes ivy planting and other features Alumni day follows with graduation exercises The note also mentions Hazel Banton resigning as bookkeeper at Corn Belt Telephone and a prep move toward the Dakotas.
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