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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1908

Page

2

Coal Dealers Welcome as Warmth Returns to Waterloo

The column praises coal dealers in Waterloo as essential amid a lean month for farming, noting high machinery costs and potential layoffs. It reminders Lieutenant Governor Girst’s expense claim and contrasts governors’ pensions with coal merchants’ community warmth. The piece hopes Waterloo visitors gain from Mayor Doty’s hospitality and the city’s renewed warmth.

Hetat Cormmans Waterloo Doty

Could Funk Have Been Governor of Iowa

The Tama Herald recalls Senator A B Funk of Iowa after a California visit as an early talk of a harmony gubernatorial candidate. He was excluded by the inner circle and Garst blocked him, possibly altering harmony before the primary. Other notes mention saloon laws, Thaw reconciliation, Cummins and Dolliver rumors, Methodists’ church debt, Taft’s nomination, and Mayor Uterkercher’s council vetoes.

A. B. Funk Iowa California Star Chamber Progressive Machine Gov. Cumming Tama Herald Saya Spirit Lake Licely Funk Herald Allison Garsi G Ained Garst

Railroads Face Weather Hit and Operating Cuts

Reports show rail lines suffer losses as wet weather delays farm operations. The industry plans cost reductions in operating expenses amid the downturn, with lines facing lower traffic and financial strain.

Roosevelt's Name Loudly Cheered At Iowa Convention

Chicago reports note a long demonstration for Theodore Roosevelt at the Republican state convention in Waterloo with ovation and cheering lasting fifty seven minutes. Delegates, not outsiders, may be voting for Taft while others cheer. Topics also cover vice presidential prospects, Eaton not seeking re election, and badges for the Waterloo convention being prepared by Chairman Wood.

Roossvelt Lodge Taft Fairbanks Iowa Cummins Eaton Will Eaton Waterloo Wood

Montana Democratic Convention Postponed for Flood Aid

The Montana Democratic convention is postponed to July 2 to allow delegates to focus on flood relief. The gathering will be at Bozeman to select delegates to the national convention in Denver. Secretary of War Taft will attend Yale University commencement next week, marking the thirtieth anniversary of his graduation.

Montana Bozeman Denver Taft Yale Universlty

Great Republican Convention Notes At Chicago

The article outlines discussion at the Chicago convention, naming Fairbanks as a potential presidential ticket contender and Clark of Cedar Rapids for vice. It mentions delegates, party splits, Debs and the Socialist party plans, Missouri and Tennessee links, and campaign remarks by Roosevelt and Hughes figures. Watered by local notes on education and civic events in Waterloo.

Awai ‘Ng People's Party Missouri Pli Mary Anguat Fairbanks Tre Engene V. Debs New York Ullnels Ave Chicago

This Date in History and Notable Births

This column lists events from 1809 Champlain leaving Quebec to explore the land bearing his name, 1812 US Congress declares war on Britain, 1815 Battle of Waterloo, 1850 the Griffin burned with 300 lives lost, 1843 birth of Allen Thorndike Rice, 1889 death of William Walter Phelps, 1839 birth date of Henry Clay Evans, and notes on a 65th birthday and the French wine agitation measure.

Champlain Quebec Philadelphia United States Congress Great Britain Waterloo Grifith Lake Erie Allen ‘Thorndike Rice William Walter Phelps

Depew Stuns Crowd With Old Stunt In Chicago

Chauncey M Depew drew a packed lobby crowd as Bunds and social club members sang. The famed New Yorker and his young wife entered the Pompeian room at 11 o clock, was recognized, and lifted to a pedestal as he announced his thoughts on future convention policies.

Chauncey M. Deyen Bunds Gies Taft Knox Hughes Fairbanks Uncle Jos New Yorker Chauncey Chauseey Hoe

Taft smile sparks talk on presidential nomination

In a fragmented remark, Quie recalls the old fellow musing that when the nation sees Taft smiling in the White House it will seem the sun never sets, implying a strong nomination prospects. The exchange hints at expectations for Taft's candidacy and national sentiment.

Belug Taft White House

Chicago Story Lady Georgine Faulkner to Appears in Waterloo

The Chicago story lady Georgine Faulkner arrives in Waterloo next week for a Chautauqua program under Mutual fay comm Bureau management. She is highlighted as a leading young attraction with noted success in Chicago summer schools.

Chicago Tribune Frehel Faulkner Miss Wawknee Waterloo Misa Georgine Faulkner Mutual Fay. Comm Bureau Chicago

Bramwell Banker Opposes Senator Scott in 1917 Race

Tisnne T. Mann of Bramwell West Virginia, a millionaire coal land owner and banker, announces he will oppose Senator Scott for U S Senate in 1917. Governor Faskell has told friends he will not oppose Senator Gore’s reelection in Oklahoma and hopes for a position if Bryan becomes president.

Tisnne T. Mann Bramwell W. Va Senator Scott Unite States West Virginia Faskell Senator Gore Oklahoma Bryan

Eye Ear Nose Throat Clinic Advertising Notice

TheoQuore 8 AskeW M O Eye Ear Nose Throat Exclusively ours 10 to 12 am 25 p.m Suite 508 Commercial Bank Bldg Bomaw Etl

Theoquore M. O Ours Ami Commercial Bank Bidg Bomaw-Etl

Fairbanks Declines Nomination Irrevocably

Chicago June 18 Charles Warren Fairbanks formally declared himself out of consideration for renomination in a letter released by Indiana campaign manager Joseph B. Keeling. He thanked supporters and stated his decision is irrevocable, citing no public obligation to accept the vice presidency. Dolliver's chances live as Taft managers weigh Cummins and Dolliver amid Republican splits in Iowa.

Chicago Charles Warren Fairbanks Joseph B. Keeling Indiana Indianapolis Ind Kealing Gover Charles W. Fairbanks Dolliver Senat Taft Allison Republicans Cummins Allison Geo. B. Perkins Yowa Young Roosevelt Lara Young Nash Loebwald Cumming Iowa

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