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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1907
Page
8
A heated house session focused on ledger expenses and government spending. Governor Cummins joined discussions over rumors in the Des Moines Morning paper and the commission’s duties, with critics demanding reimbursements and bold questions about appropriations and editorial coverage.
The legislature advanced a fare measure after hours of discussion. The house passed a revised bill authorizing a ten cent fare for certain rural routes, sending it to the governor for signature. The conference committee’s amendment set a five mile distance and tacked on related provisions. Governor Deaney signed a related proceit fare bill in May or June. Funeral details report the death of Jaden J. J. Hested with services at Walton's and Linwood cemetery.
Judge Ransier handles multiple cases including a $10,000 trial while other actions are set for immediate hearing. Anne McBain seeks more diverse treatment from her husband and gives lectures. Junction-Papers unavailable.
A Windsor era style report describes a runaway team from Owes Brady & Sons that broke free near Bridge and West Fourth in Waterloo. The horses and cart narrowly avoided collision with Irving Long's residence, dragging the driver into a basement passage as bystanders cleared the area. No serious injuries were reported to the passengers, while the team and wagon sustained minor damage. The incident prompted safety evaluations and noted that the driver was experienced.
Mrs Allen McBain obtains a divorce from William McBain with a temporary alimony order and an injunction barring him from the home or any contact. The court notes a withdrawn complaint and reduced copies due to attorney action. The February term grand jury reported and was excused with no urgent business.
Waterloo Iowa council approves paving nearly three miles of streets including Lafayette Park Oak Mulberry Millberry and Logan avenues and Eleventh Street on the east side of the river with widths up to 40 feet. A petition seeks to open Park Avenue and the council directs the city attorney to pursue action against the Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railway to enforce its franchise.
Wm. Witdle reports a dairy event with Prof G L McKay and others possibly arriving Wednesday February 37. Farmers urged to promote the occasion for dairy and farming insights. Several farm sales and moves are recorded, including land transfers in Engle Lincoln and Barclay townships, cattle and hog trades, and new teams and road improvements.
A city committee reported dangerous structures on Sycamore street between Fourth and Fifth. The buildings at Nos 623 627 and 629 Sycamore street are deemed a nuisance and must be removed within thirty days. Officials expect modern brick blocks to replace them.
Bennington February 26. At Presbyterian hospital last Wednesday William Heinwaders underwent stomach trouble surgery. Doctors call it a hopeless case though cancer ramification found beside the stomach causing pain and inconvenience. He awoke from the operation in fair condition. Brothers Fred and Frank have visited him daily. In Parochial School, stove-pipe mishaps during study hours caused smoke and cold, until trustee HL Byvank repaired pipes. Several local notes on farms and visits follow.
Reed files an amended petition against William Bindlingern seeking recounting and settlement of accounts covering fourteen years in the restaurant and ice cream business on both sides of the river. The suit items purchases and transactions, asks for books and records, and names Meats and Lovejoy as attorneys. An answer from the defendant is not yet filed and the case is slated for the February term. The period includes the head of Bridge Street and East Fourth and Lafayette streets, with alleged ice and tea supply to the defendant. SCHRAG WILL FILE ANSWER. An answer to the amended petition in the breach of promise case against Albert F. Gehrag is expected. Schrag denies nothing but says engagement ended. The California Fruit Growers association has nominated orange day March 1 and urges Americans to eat an orange. Don Shing, brother of B H Shinn, is seriously ill in St Francis hospital Chicago, with Waterloo relatives visiting.
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