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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1908

Page

5

Ambassad or Creel to seek U S aid over Mexican bandits

Mexico City June 23 report says bandit bands operating with insurrectionists threaten Torreon and areas to Taral. Federal troops hasten relief with 1,500 at Torreon and 200 at Juarez. Soldiers patrol streets and guard jails as government and U S authorities may be asked to cooperate.

Cty Mexico Hrexico Republic Torreon Taral Garwaon Juarezz Chihuahua United States Creel

THREE KILLED IN WRECK NEAR WINSLOW ARIZONA

A west bound Santa Fe California limited train ran into a burned bridge near Winslow Arizona last night. Two trainmen and one passenger were killed and about twenty injured. The wreck occurred after the speed caused the engine mail car accommodation car and diner to plunge into a sixty foot ravine.

Winslow Ariz California Limited Santa Fe I. AV Rine Kome Ata Zoo Rata

Explosion Fatal to Four in City Grocery Fire

San Francisco on June 29 reports four people dead and several others severely injured after an explosion and ensuing fire at the John Sweeney grocery on Diamond Street. The blast caused extensive damage and prompted emergency response from local crews.

San Francisco John Sweeney Diamond Street

Bloody Battle At Barton Camp Involving Miner assault

At Barton mining camp one man killed another dying and a fourth grievously injured after Mike Kartik armed with gun and knife forced entry and fought with Hungarian residents early today. The attacker demanded entry and a violent confrontation ensued resulting in severe injuries and a fatality. Police investigated the incident and security at the camp was heightened.

Bridgeport Anether Mike Kartik Barton Toey

MANY LINES ARE LOST CLOUDBURST NEAR WELLINGTON

Wellington Kansas June 29 Four people drowned and others missing after a cloudburst overflowed Harris creek east of town. Drowned include Mrs Shirley Sherman Mrs Edward West Engineer Hurst an infant girl and an unknown Negro. Eulenburg on trial Berlin June 29 Prince Zu Eulenburg charged with perjury in revolutions case begins trial with reporters barred. Sherman almost well Cleveland June 29 Congressman Sherman in Lakeside Hospital near normal condition. Visited Bryan at home Lincoln June 23 Illinois delegation toured Bryan estate by auto. CANNED BEANS LOADED Pomeroy Ohio June 20 Half of Company C seventh regiment under National Guard ill from ptomaine poisoning after eating canned beans.

Wellington Kas Harris’ Creek Here Shirley Sherman Edward West Hurst Sherman Cleveland, Q Lakeside Boaphal Ft Congressman Sherman Pomeroy Ohio Seventh Regiment Ohio National Guard

Prohibition Issue in Maine and Strange Panama Mummy Display

A Maine story notes a mysterious death in Freeport with no clues to identity. It also reports Jack Stace in Waterloo receiving a two headed, four armed prehistoric mummy found by his uncle, a Panama Canal surveyor, and placed on display near a park. The Republican gubernatorial nomination process is described as contentious with much objection to re submission.

Jack Stace Waterloo J. P. Marti Panama Bunion Martin Stace

Educational association session opens in Cleveland

The forty sixth annual convention of the National Educational Association opens in Cleveland. More than 25,000 attend the first general session at the Hippodrome and nearby halls. Notables including Samuel Mather and Tom J. Johnson greet delegates. officers will be elected Wednesday.

Cleveland Natonal Educational Association Himodrome Samuel ‘Mather Citizens' Committee Tom J." Johnson Charles «S Ohio State University Brammar Rockefailer Park David Starr Fords Letland Stanford University Jane Addams Hull House Chicago Andrew E. West Princeton University Andrew 5. Draper New York State W.H. Maxwell New York City Joseph Swann Swarthmore Coltlege Charles F. Thwing Western Reserve University Cloudesley H. Brereton The London Council J. Cy .Wills Louisville Iiersity Tuskegee Institute Martin G. Brumbaugh Philadelphia Elmer E. Brown United States William T. Harris

Maine Republicans Face Prohibition Split for Governor Nominee

In Maine the liquor question dominates the Republican nomination fight to be decided at the state convention. A subtext is the proposed resubmission of the fifth amendment banning liquor manufacture and sale, with Democrats largely for it and Republicans split. Three contenders emerge: William T. Haines, B. M. Fernald, and Frederick E. Boothby, each backed by different groups and interests across the state. Nant Resubmission and war make Fight on Thig Plank In the Platform.

Portland Maine Thorn Guerreslera Fielh William T. Haines Watervilla B. M. Fernald Fernald Haines

Thaw undergoes hearing on mental condition in White Plains

Harry K Thaw arrives in custody with Sheriff Townsend and Deputy Havens and faces a judge dispute over a jury trial to determine his mental state. The hearing adjourns for affidavits, while Thaw remains at the Poughkeepsie jail and lies in high spirits after praise for better diet.

White Plains Harry K. Thaw Poughkeepaie Sherrif Townsend Havens Milla Charles Morschanser Franklin Garrett Thaw Hudson Poughkeenale Miller Old Court House Colonel Bartlett Cate Mills Poughkeepsie Jerome Dowling Hardy Agathet Thaw New York Justice Dowling Mutterwan State Asylum Dowling Thaw Fa

Convention Preparations and Prohibition Nominees

Members of the convention arrangements committee return from a mountain excursion to settle headquarters and hotel details as sub committee findings go to the national committee. Prohibition nominating convention in Columbus will draw broad candidate talks with Alfred Manierre, W B Pelmore, Fred Wheeler, J B Cranfill and others as potential presidential or vice presidential picks. Atlantic City hosts the 25th annual meeting of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers with about 400 attendees and 35 papers over four days.

Minneapolis Anne Wisconsin Minnesota Dakotas Eau Claire, Wis Denver Freuc-Committee Columbus United States Alfred Manierre New York W. B. Pelmore St. Louis Prohibition Clase Seaborn Wright Georgia Samuel A. Artran Lebanon Ind Segal Willam T. Wardwell Standard Oil Company W. W. Smith Atlantic City N. J American Institute of Electrical Engineers Hotel Y Traymore Ing American Institute of Dlectrical Engineers

Body found hanging in tree near Osage in Annie Strunk case

In Osage on June 29, the body of little Annie Strunk, missing since Tuesday, was found tangled in branches ten to twelve feet above the Cedar River. Despite high water and strong current, the father located the remains, and a rapid burial was held Saturday at Osage attended by many.

Osage Cedar River Little Annie

Hill Denies Interview Quote Defending Hil

Albany dispatch reports Albert B. Hoyt received a cablegram from former Gov. David B. Hill authorizing a public denial of a widely published interview on Hill’s departure for Europe. The interview quotes Hill calling Governor Johnson a poor house candidate and criticizing Bryan stating there is no democratic party. Nearby items note health efforts by Ellhn Root, a merger vote by Corn Products, and Bishop Potter's serious illness in Cooperstown.

Albany Albert B. Hoyt The Argus Today David B. Hil Hill Europe Johnson Bryan

Cummins Weighs Resignation Amid Campaign Ambitions

Des Moines dispatch reports Governor Albert B. Cummins considering resigning to focus on law practice and campaign work. Despite interest in a U S Senate seat, officials note his withdrawal would aid or hinder Taft and Sherman chances. others say staying could bolster Republican state and national ticket efforts. Beatrice to Manhattan UP line washouts halt trains after Blue River flood forces evacuations.

Iowa Des Moines Albert B. Cummins United States Senate Alison Taft Sherman

Anti-Injunction Plank Roiling Democratic Platform Debate

Denver, June 25. Radical opposition to the anti injUNCTION plank in the democratic platform is shaping party talks. Sullivan of Illinois voices opposition to any clause differentiating among citizens in court. Leaders from all regions expect a full discussion before final wording is settled.

Denver Colo Eara Bryan Leddere Bat Ars Ahad- Dwe Sullivan

Tornado Leaves 200 Homeless in Graceville Minn

A devastating tornado struck Graceville Minnesota causing 200 residents to lose homes. Thirty three houses were destroyed and twenty five damaged beyond repair. Seven dead and sixty injured, eleven seriously. Hospitals and doctors from Graceville and Ortonville attended to the injured. Freight car wrecks and station damage affected Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul lines. The storm damaged a large farming area along a three mile wide path. A smaller tornado was reported near Mitchell with lighter damage.

Graceville Minn Clinton Ortonvilla Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Carpenter Sanborg Mitchell

Destructive Storm Strikes Boone Iowa Causes Damage

A severe storm hit Boone on Saturday night causing panic among hundreds of patrons at the Arle theatre. Lightning struck Daniels' restaurant with a truck and fireworks valued at $1,000 discharged. James Wallace’s house suffered fire and paint damage, while the Country Club and Mrs. James Wilson’s home were damaged.

Boone Arle Daniels James Wallace Country Club James Wilson

Ranks of D A A Depleted and Storms Hit Town

Burlington reports the death of 92 year old Mrs Jane Englis Smith daughter of Captain Andrew Englis a revolutionary soldier in Tecumseh Nebraska. The Mississippi River claims a sixth victim this summer Carl Schultz 26 drowned after slipping into a sewer coping with body recovered. Pukwana South Dakota Brule County is hit by a tornado that nearly wipes out the town late Saturday night twelve to fifteen stores and homes destroyed with every house damaged and two elevators blown down.

Burlington Jane Englis Smith Andrew Engiis Tecumseh Neb Towa Mississippi River Carl Schultz Plukwana Mitchell Pukwana Brule County

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