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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1907

Page

5

Woke Deaths and Wrecks of the Railroads Reach Toll

Five dead and many injured after a New York Central passenger train collided with a freight train near Pittsford New York. The passenger car telescoped, killing five passengers in seconds and injuring many more. Conductor forgot the passenger train was running. fatalities also rise from Hartford wreck where eight workmen died and 35 were injured when a passenger train crashed into a work train backing into the city.

Rachester N.Y New York Central Pittsford Emmet Lyons Lyons Apa Rochester Aaid Hartford Conn Highland Division New York New Havenland Hartford Railroad New Brittain Sigourney 4 Feecvers Onderneath

Examinations Controversy Sparks Iowa Education Row

A dispute between State Superintendent and County Superintendent over who may appoint and conduct supplementary teacher examinations escalates toward court action. Statements from Mr. Riggs and Mr. Elliott reveal conflicting interpretations of the law and board regulations governing Cedar Falls examinations and the role of the state board. The issue centers on authority, appointment, and the legitimacy of the examinations as planned.

Roglater and ‘Leader Riggs Lowar Etands Potat Riggs Yesberiter Mb Rize Cave Cedar Falls Ander Viett State Board of Educational Examiners Seerley Elliott Countyttorney Meats Waterloo Emil Cedar’ Fall Eliott Atate Erintendent Bininet Blackhawk Tate Mm Thig

Louisiana Elks In Session In Lake Charles Convention Opens

Lake Charles hosts a two day gathering of Louisiana Elks with Dr A K Fort presiding as president of the state association. Delegates from New Orleans Jaravaport Baton Rouge Crowley Monroe Alexandria New Iberia Opelousas and Lake Charles attend the meeting as part of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks activities. The report also includes an ad fragment for Holileter's Rocky Mountain Tea and notes a local pharmacist moving to Minneapolis.

Lake Charles Benevolent and Protective Order of Hike Louisiana A. K. Fort New Orleans Jaravaport Baton Rouge Crowley Monroe Alexandris New Iberia Opelousas

Athletics Drownings Reported in Midwest Rivers

Multiple drowning incidents reported on June 24 across Michigan and Ohio. In Muskegon, two athletes were swept from the river as spectators laughed, and in St Louis, Fred Adver and Augustus Adler and brothers drowned while attempting a rescue. In South Haven and Columbus, two more bathers perished in swift currents.

St Lott Fred Adver Mississippi President Street Augustus Adler Routh Haven Mich Will Ninkle City South Haven Columbus Henry Zip Ant Herman Ludwik Big Walnut Creek

Tornado Strikes Michigan Farm, Recreation Park Causes Fatality

A Michigan town report notes a tornado damaged a farm and recreation park this morning. Three valuable horses and a man were killed when the storm struck, and Will Wiedmayer, 29, died after contacting a telephone wire. Six people were injured and one missing.

Michigan Kalamasco Mich Recreation Park Easy Will Jam Wiedmayer

Mrs Shaulis Dies at 35 After Long Illness

Mrs B A Shaulis of Blackhawk County died after a long illness from dropsy at 35. She leaves five sons and three daughters, with several living in Waterloo. Survived by husband and children, funeral plans pending word from relatives. Born in Pennsylvania, she lived in Orange township before moving to Waterloo seven months ago.

B. A. Shaulie Blackhawk County Bhankshone Weet Simon Noah Kooser George Kistner Emanuel Nebraska Lottie Darron Yves Coffeyville Kan Ter Amanda Brant Ahaulis Orange Township Yin Bo

Wilhelmina Arrives at The Hague for Peace Conference

Queen Wilhelmina arrived privately at The Hague and will host delegates at the Royal Villa for the peace conference. The third international peace conference committee is split into two sub committees: first will handle harbor bombardment, mines, torpedoes, and red crews. second will discuss treatment of belligerent ships in neutral harbors. Dr Hagerup of Norway presides the first sub committee and Count Tornielli presides the second.

Hague Wilhelmina Royal Villa Dr. Hagerup Norway Firet

Wreck of Pacific Steamer Bandego Near Booth Avenue

A Pacific Steam Navigation steamer Bandego trading between Panning and Booth Avenuee was wrecked about a mile north of Corral. One passenger and one officer were saved. the remainder of passengers and crew are reported perished. Also noted is New York hotel waiters first mercant convention in United States opening at Terrace Garden with delegates from major cities. Arthur Brown, a State University student, took a position on the Times-Tribuss.

Santiago Pacific Steem Navigation Company Bandego Booth Avenuee Corral New York United State Terrace Garden Seattle San Francisco Colorado Springs Los Angeles Bu Louis Boston Chicago Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Ehipjoyes’ Association Geneva Union Geneva Union, Which Has Branches Throughout’' Murope Arthur Brown the State University

Darrow Opens the Defense in Mine Leaders Case

Clarence Darrow began the defense asserting the state rests on a giant conspiracy by the Western Federation of Miners. He argued the federation is industrial, not murderous, and that Pinkerton detectives fueled violence and false charges to disrupt labor.

Bolas Idsho Clarence Darrow Darrow Hawley Steunenberg Brounenberg Western Federation of Miners Trog Tras Western of Miners Orgacization of Angels Angela Do Haywood Or Moyer Itive Dariow Tilt Pinkerton -Detective Agency Telluride Cripple’ Creek

Dean's Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health In Waterloo

Waterloo residents report relief from backache and kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills. A local woman credits the remedy with easing a long backache and weak kidneys, while her husband notes improved condition. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, agents for the United States. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea also advertised for general health. Wangler Bros. 686.

Rocky Mountain Misa Cecil de St. Aubin Wanaler Waterloo Bright Algonomat Doun Rethen Gale Foster-Milburn Buffato New York Selé United States Rarhember Dean Hollister Wangler Bros

Wife Dead on Floor After Sudden Death in Waterloo Home

Mrs Garrabrant, 67, died suddenly at her Waterloo residence on February 28, 1897. Her husband and three sons survived, with funeral conducted by Rev Frank Cole from First Methodist Church and burial at Fairview Cemetery. Her mother was born in Sussex County, New Jersey, and the family had lived in Laporte and Waterloo since 1856.

Buea Torentrdet Aonis Phipician Garrabrat Dorn William Ira Brachton Parsane Garrabrant Sudsexicounty New Jersey Laporte Indiana Waterloo Rey Frank, Cole Sycamore Street Fairview

Archbishops stance on strike and arbitration proposal

Arch bishop Keane urged calm amid labor strife as delegates warned threats could drive workers from communities. He championed benefits from The Hague conf with international arbitration as a path to address local strike tensions.

Dabsque Jase Keane Formam Gathedral Dinhep Ite International Arbitration Ures

Postmaster Appointment Heads Manchester Reading

The president named Howard J. Rana as postmaster at Mascheater. King Edward’s horses will be shown at the state fair, purchased by Robert Burgess and formerly owned by the king. Fred Pabst to exhibit hackneys at Iowa show, following New York prize success. Des Moines exhibition date July 24.

Manchester Cynter Bay Howard J. Rana Mascheater Lows King &Dward Des Moines Chicago Robert Burgess Winoha Edward of England Atste New York Jordan Iowa Fred Pabst

Family Nearly Wiped Out by Typhoid Fever

Marshalltown reports a Marshall County family heavily struck by typhoid fever and related illness. H J Holloway and his two children faced deteriorating health as the youngest died from fever, the oldest boy was hospitalized, and the family shrinks to a surviving husband and one other child. The afflicted travel south seeking relief as cold weather approaches.

Marshalltown Marshall County Mtnole Jackson Marton Wolloway Diadase Cedar, Rapids Holloway

Asleep in Jesus at Cedar Falls Funeral

The obituary notes Mrs Martha Gibson Wilson of Cedar Falls was laid to rest yesterday afternoon. Many attended, she was sister to Mrs James Klinefelter. Also reported, LeGrand Chandler, pioneer of Henry County, died Sunday evening near Mt Pleasant at age sixty five, after seventy years in Town.

Martha Gibson Wilson Cedar Falls James Klinefelter LeGrand Chandler Henry County Pleasant Hii Mt. Pleasant Hoe

Cudahy Packing to Buy Cows Without Postmortem

Cudahy Packing at Kansas City stock yards announced on Saturday that starting Monday it would buy cows regardless of the postmortem order with an exception for cancer cows. The move marks a break among packers and may force rivals to revoke their orders for protection. The company acted voluntarily and limits its plant at St Joseph near Fort Worth.

Kanées City Cudahy Packing Company Cudahy’ Packing Company Bt Joseph Ot Fort Worth

Butler to Kansas City Engagement Planned

W H Butler and party traveled yesterday for Kansas City where Butler will engage in business and remain at least until mid September. Their home will be closed. George F Rinehart will take charge of the Chronicle. Butler has recently played a prominent role in Des Moines political campaigns.

Mossies Walt Hy Butler Kansan Butler Alnay George F. Rinehart Crat Chronicle

Working Man's Seengerbund votes for 2010 Chicago event

In Davenport on June 24 the Working man's Seengerbund of the northwest voted to hold its triennial event in Chicago in 2010. After a heated debate it approved admitting women to full membership in all societies of the fund. A parade and outdoor picnic attended by 10,000 closed the festival here.

Davenport Northwest Chicago

Hazlett Dunc an wedding links East to Montana

At noon yesterday in Bant Fourth street home of Mr and Mrs G W Hazlett Clara Hazlett daughter of the couple married Paul Duncan of Virginia City Montana in a quiet ceremony attended by relatives. A dinner followed and the couple left for a Colorado wedding trip to settle in Virginia City. Friends extend congratulations.

G. W. Hazlett Bant Fourth Street Clara Paul 8. Duncan Virginia City Montana Miss Hazlett Tripoli Schools Duncan Colorado

Worthy Bremer merchant John Eifert dies at home

Waverly Iowa June 34 Septeber a pioneer merchant and civic leader John Eifert born July 13 1841 in Hesse Darmstadt Germany led the firm John Eifert and Sons and later oversaw a growing art and dry goods stock in Waverly He served twenty years on the board of education and three years as city councilman He died Saturday afternoon after a paralytic stroke at his home leaving a wife six children and several grandchildren.

Waverly Frm John Eifert and Sons Para Johan Mifert Hesse-Darmatadt Germany Theos America Genessse County N.Y Bremer County Sophia Kaabohm Osrl John Bijalawas Tobin Bifert Hifert Citxen Board of Education Threg Yuarwa City Joseph Simmons Bremer Thia City Bright Cornwall England Grant County Wisconsin Hie Pardate Charlotte Luke Emmons Harlington Jetty

Appendicitis Proves Fatal in Mosghalltown Woman

Mrs. Butta a 29 year old former Lyaville girl and Montezuma resident, died today from acute appendicitis that ruptured after a rapid abscess and led to peritonitis and septic poisoning. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Sheridan of Woodward.

Mosghalltown Bll Butta Lyaville Montezuma J. W. Sheridan Woodward

Summer school enrollment tops 1160 at Cedar Fally

The week long normal summer school at Cedar Fally closes with enrollment over 1160. Graduates from Chicago university, I ngs college, Nebraska, Coe, Parsons, South Dakota State, Fisk, Drake, Smith and Simpson colleges are among attendees. Sixty five former graduates also enrolled for the session.

Cedar Fally Ataty ‘Ormal Chicago University I Ngs College Nebraska Coe College Parsons College South Dakota State College Fisk College Drake University Smith and Simpson College

Hand Amputated by Lawn Mower Accident near Cedar Falls

Charley Hearst suffered a finger loss when his hand was caught by a lawn mower at the old Hearst farm a few miles from Cedar Falls. He and his wife are described as residents of the area. The incident occurred on a recent June day per local report.

Cedar Falls Charley Hearst Herat Farm

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Freight Conducton Haven Ling AS Riggs S. Riggs Vances aTage The ELKS Marty Muskegon Mencrete Medicine Lodwe Mrs. Shaulis Iilhelmina Gates OF Conference Chambers of Commerce of Japan Halationg United Statee—Foreign News Haywood Cade Western Federation of Minors Labor Organization, Net A Pinkerton Little Rock Ark Idae A. W. Covington Albion David Jellems Ahd Albert Alexander Compton Keensburg Edwarda County Wan Wabash County Compton Kellems Kellum Charles ‘Black Dever Albert Kelleme Air Mrs Jane Garrabrans Strick Husband Armin Ruber Jesus Martha Sibson Wilson Amels Mother Tom W.H. Butler Kansas City Singere Mazlett John Eifart Joseph Gimmong John Cifert Counstiman Patash
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