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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1906

Page

3

Perkins Campaign Denounces Cummins Machine Tactics

Des Moines June 14 An Iowa Republican address from Perkins headquarters accuses Gov. Cummins supporters of fraud and intimidation to secure a third term. The statement cites past county delegate votes in Jasper and Jefferson, denounces attempted insurrections, and praises Perkins for a clean campaign appealing to voters to defeat the third term candidate.

Des Moines Perkins Iowa George D. Perkins Gov. Cumming Oucilins Gov Cummins Jasper Jefferson Tig Jaspor

Waverly Prepares Fourth of July celebration

Waverly plans a festive Fourth with fund campaigns closed, Hon. John D. Dennison of Dubuque slated as speaker, and a balloon ascent. A bell game between Tripoli and Waverly’s nine is set, promising good fun and guaranteed fun for attendees.

Waverly Siecesa John D. Dennison Dubuque Towe Silyer Crack Nine Tripoli Picked Nine

M A Buchan Stricken With Serious Illness

M A Buchan fell on a tack ten days ago and his condition worsened last Monday when his jaw stiffened. A physician attended him and he remains in a very serious state as press time. In Mapleton the Mremen's tournament featured Corbett and Sullivan of Sioux City racing the fire team.

M.A. Buchan Preas Mapleton Corbett and Sullivan Sioux City Mike Charley Bronx City

Rose Behm Goes Free as She Leaves City

Rose Belo was ordered out by Police Judge Van Metre after a drunken arrest on Wednesday. She has two children, a boy and a girl, and disappeared with them after authorities moved to place the children in healthier homes. Belo sold household goods to raise funds and likely will not face further local action. Eight clerk F. J. Hardisty resigns from Tremont hotel, Peter Doyle succeeds him at the hotel.

Rose Belo van Metre da A. Burksitt Slepy J. Hardisty Tremont Hotel East Fourth Street Vienna Bakery Peter Doyle Parkersberg

Odd Fellows Temple Reopens With Extensive Room Renovations

The lodge rooms in the Odd Fellows temple have been extensively altered creating three large rear rooms for smoking billiard and reading use. A dining hall kitchen and parlor overlook East Fourth street while third floor houses lodge room regalia and canton facilities with lockers. The Judge spent over $4000 on improvements from basement to top floor, delivering a comfortable home for members and enhanced facility for banquets and gatherings.

Odd Fellows Temple Lodge East Fourth Street Lodge of

Supreme court denies rehearing in Shaw versus Marshalltown case

The Iowa Supreme Court refused a rehearing in Shaw versus Marshalltown, challenging the soldiers preference law. Capt Shaw contested the city clerkship held by L Derby after Judge Caswell ruled the law unconstitutional. the court reversed that decision and the city sought a rehearing. It is expected the district court will now assess the case.

Marshalltown Tyne Supreme Court Shaw Ho Shaw L. Derby New Town Caswell Supreme Courte

Rug Declared Remarkable China Art Piece

Mrs Cenrer wife of the former minister to China E H Conger bought a jug of 4 Chinaman in Pekin for $90 against her husband s protest A Chicago fancier had it examined and valued the rug at 7000 He sent Mrs Conger the money and she and her family moved to Prenadens California where he will use the funds to build a home

Des Moines Cenrer China E. H. Conger Pekin Chicago Wenr Conger Prenadens Cal

Enterprise plan to open gambling resort denied in Reinbeck

Waterloo visitors sought mayoral approval Monday to operate a gambling enterprise in Reinbeck. Mayor Myers swiftly rejected the proposal, indicating no such establishment would be allowed, and the would be investors moved on.

Reinbeck Courier Waterloo Myers Grener Fells

Doctor Earl Resigns to Take Chicago Call

Dr John A Earl, pastor of First Baptist Waterloo, announces resignation after eleven years. He has received a call from Belden Avenue Baptist Church Chicago and will move within a month. Church deacons and trustees form a committee to arrange his departure and replacement.

First Baptist Belden Avenue Waterloo Tim Earl God Chicago John A. Hearl Neen Yead J.R. Vaughan H. C. Douglass

Celebration of Flag Day Observed by Waterloo D A R

Waterloo chapter D A R celebrated Flag Day with an indoor program due to rain. Members and out of town guests attended as Mrs Kingaley spoke on Historic Houses Preserved by Women's Patriotic Societies, and Mrs J W Richards read excerpts of Mrs Donald McLern’s address.

Waterloo Mesdames Richards Lydia Hinman Steele N. D Kingaley J. W. Richards Donald McLern Continental Congress P. J. McCavick Miss McVey Miss Lawes Congress Rome Hrandywine Bahama Islands Ranger John Paul Jones Burlington

Lichty Shines in Black Hawk County Convention

In Waterloo last Saturday Geo George Lichty stood as a Perkins stalwart who fought hard but remained a good loser. He urged unity among Republicans, helping end a divisive debate and promoting harmony statewide. Lichty’s stance and temperament earned him praise as a party loyalist and influencer for cooperation.

Lichty Rockford Register Geo. G. Lichty Blackhawk Waterloo Castiming Geo. Lichty

Quirks of a Twister County Worst Ever Experienced

A reports from Decorah and Highland recount a devastating Wednesday tornado strike. Homes barns windmills granaries and accessories were wrecked across Peter Peterson Ole Dantelgan Halvor Ruby and nearby properties with one boy seriously injured and others bruised. The storm extended into Minnesota and Wisconsin causing extensive damage and gathering losses estimated in the thousands to tens of thousands of dollars.

Decorah Peter Peterson Ole Dantelgan Halvor Ruby Jreck Petar Johnson Wal Specter Joha Koppan D.T. Manning Locuet Halvor Aaby Locust Manning Farm John Koppen Iverson Place China Lien Kittle Severson Carrie Suevos Sevyerson Gullick Kittleson Vinge Jacob Fadness Granville Fawcett Eldine Eilingson Krassbus Mabel Andrew Bersie Lewis Larson Nels Larson Edward Thorson Souness Albert Minnesota Erlck Larson Ole Helgeson Theo. Kroshus E. T. Selness Ch Pawcett Carele Luros Ine Revere Caledonia Wisconsin

Keehl Marries Duncan in Iowa City Ceremony

Dispatch from Iowa City reports the marriage of Dr Walter B Keehl of Battle Creek Iowa to Miss Silvia Duncan of Iowa City. Keehl, brother of the late Dr FW Keehl, is noted in this city for spending a summer with his brother four years ago. The wedding occurred Thursday at 9 am as Cupid stirred university graduates. The groom had just received his medical diploma, and the bride is a former student. Meanwhile Dr Wm E Spence and Miss Macy Hoar wed after graduate work. Also Geo N Close and wife were seriously injured when their buggy was struck by two drunken men on a Sunday evening drive near Primghar.

First Baptist Church Waterloo Iowa Dewar Brethren Iowa City Walter B. Keehl Battle Creek Silvia Duncan Lows City Iowa University Walter B. Keebl Sarla Duncan Wm. E. Spence Macy Hoar College of Liberal Arts Geo. N. Close Geal Primghar

Waterloo Racers Triumph at Cedar Rapids Meet

About 300 Waterloo fans attended Cedar Valley circuit races in Cedar Rapids where Waterloo horses claimed several firsts. Joe McLaughlin trained by Home Park, produced Lena L U and Snoopy in triumphs amid heavy action including a serious Verst wreck to William Mack. Doris i failed to win but prospects remain bright. Large Waterloo entries exceeded expectations prompting plans for extra barns and new stalls.

Waterloo Cedar Valley Cedar Rapids Echo Sjy Joe McLaugh Jim Lena L. UL Thuraday Snoopy Doris i McLaughlin William Mack Beno Jr Wiliam Mack Orphan Boy Hogan Pat Ford

Collision injures many in Iowa rail crash

A Rock Island line collision at Marine Iowa injured a group of Des Moines Chicago and local workers including Mrs H Donnelly Miss Donnelly Mrs G Duffin Dayl L Patton Walter Mason Frank Sebans Engineer Schultz Wham M Foster Conductor Fox W W Masin and Frank Mc Raven. Officials discuss proposed measures tying meat inspection to disease control and penalties for diseased hive stock shipments as Corn Belt Meat Producers Association pushes congress.

New Moines Colorado Flyer Lone Linseed Rock Island Marine Iowa H. Donnelly Miss Donnelly Mre. G. Duffin Dayl L. Patton Walter Mason Des Moines Frank Sebans Chicago Schultz Vailey Junction Wham M. Foster Fox H. C. Wallace Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association West Towa Association of Western Lion Congress

Central Freights Collide Near Freeport Injures Two

At West Union two Central freight trains collided head on at 12 15 Friday morning. Engineer Charles Cramer and Fireman Walter Stoddard were injured. Stoddard slight external injuries with possible internal damage. The west bound No 61 carried coal and merchandise while the east bound extra freight carried grain from the west. The cause centers on a mispositioned switch and possible order transmission error, with investigation to follow.

Charles.c. Cramer Walter Stoddard Msnole Central West Union Freeeport Cramer Stoddard Charles C. Cramer Alfred ©. Seele Leonard Bennett Thas Wireman Stoddard Freeport Waterloo

State Fire Tournament Opens In Clinton June 19

Iowa and Illinois teams arrive for the annual State Fire Tournament at Clinton with big events set from June 19 to 22. Entrants include Des Moines, Council Bluffs, Sioux City, Davenport, Rock Island, and Clinton in the championship race, plus a 3700 paid fire department race pitting Iowa Champion Deg Moines against Lincoln, both two-time title holders. Keokuk resident Lemuel F. Wilson, longtime manager of a leading vernacular house, dies after a fatal fire near Mrs Harris's Keokuk home.

Clinton Iowa Illinois Iowa Fires Men's Association Ares Des Moines Council Bluffs Sioux City Davenpore Rock Island Molloe Shas Eoln Ty T Neola Malvern Odeholt Newton Tama Boone Maquokets Anamosa Preston Winterset Grand Mound Merion Inwa City Vinton Cedar Falls Atlantic Des Moines Davenport Deg Moines Lincoln

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Repub Licans Ods Cummins Managers M. A. Buchan Rose Behm ODD Fellows Ters John A. Earl THE Fleet Hapitat Caneas Belden Avenue Baptist Church of Berly Bolden Avenue McCormick Theological Seminary Lake View Independence Bulletin-Journal George R. Lichty Waterino Reading Winneshirk County Daniel Russell First Presbyterian Church Pittsburg Delaware County Lenox College Hopkinton Russell Manchester Lenox Institution DR. Keehl F, W. Keeh Dar Rapids Joe McLaughlin Lena L. A Rocksland Llinois East Bound Extra NO. 51 West Bound Engineer Cramer Hurt Miles West OR Thomas Harris Keokuk Chikren Anis Hallevyerl Lemuel F. Wilson Keoki
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