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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1906
Page
5
A fire of unknown origin destroyed the Grand opera house in Des Moines and damaged the Observatory building in the early hours. The incident resulted in about $80,000 in damage and destroyed the opera troupe's effects.
Representative Longworth returned to his duties in the house today. A huge Havana cigar was presented to Speaker Cannon. The house passed a bill increasing metal purchases from fifty thousand to two hundred thousand dollars for pennies and tokens. The senate bill providing a delegate to Congress from Alaska also passed.
In Pittsburgh last night a rock fell from a bluff and crashed through the cab roof of the Newton Express at about forty miles per hour near the Baltimore and Ohio station. Engineer Albert French was killed and the fireman did not notice the crash until the train did not slow at the depot.
In Lebanon Junction Ky on March 5 Selby Patterson a merchant fired at burglars for a second time in weeks mortally wounding his partner Samuel McGruder McGruder says he woke from a dream predicting a robbery at the store and was entering the door when Patterson fired two bullets striking him at close range police report he slept nearby during the incident
Justice Gould overruled a defense motion to acquit Senator Green of Binghamton in a conspiracy case tied to selling supplies to the Pension Department. Jury trial proceeds as prosecutors press charges.
In Washington on March 6 Senator Clark of Montana prevailed in the supreme court contest over 1140 acres of public land patents alleged to have been fraudulently secured. The government sought cancellation of the patents amid the land dispute.
New York March 5 postponed decision on whether I H Rogers must answer questions in the Missouri oil hearing until March 26 Justice Glidersleeve ordered adjournment awaiting Missouri court ruling. Washington March 5 President Gompers of the labor alliance called exec council meeting in this city to discuss coal situation and elections to the National Assembly were set by ukase for April 8 at St Petersburg. HH A Bradley of the Bradley Clothing Co visited Iowa City Sunday to see his mother for a few days.
New Orleans Board of Health offers a reward for capturing the first mosqunto mosquito found within city limits. Five dollars for the insect, three dollars for the second, and two dollars for the third, dead or alive. The board hopes to eradicate remaining pests before the breeding season.
The House of Representatives, by unanimous consent, authorized to be printed in the Congressional Record the memorial address of Geo. D. Perkins at the funeral of Speaker Henderson. Washington, March 5. The action honors Perkins for his unusual distinction as a citizen of Iowa.
The Supreme Court sustained the constitutionality of Illinois farm drainage law in Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway Co. vs State of Illinois, affirming state power to compel removal of obstructions hindering land drainage.
Stocks fell sharply in New York as widespread liquidation drained banking reserves. Investors cited bleak money outlook and withdrawals from reserves forcing banks to scale down credit and keep pace with shrinking assets.
Madisonville Kentucky murder case of Mayer Garth Tompkins will be carried out in the circuit courtroom by order of Judge Fleming M Gordon scheduled for March 16. Protest halted outdoor hanging on a vacant lot near the courthouse. execution to be performed inside the equiniteom with scaffold over the judge's stand. This may be the only execution under such circumstances on record.
Cynthiana Kentucky March reports from Harrison county grand jury indict Progressive euchre players. The practice, blamed for gambling, has stirred society as prizes refreshments and publicized names attract players. Jurors urge thorough investigation and note guests and winners are exposed.
A cablegram confirms reports of a cyclone and tidal wave in Oceania destroying about 327 houses in Papeete. The colony’s governor requests aid as missing boats return in Trondhjem and Paris notes a royal dinner at the British Embassy with former leaders.
City council discusses opening the Barclay street section crossing Illinois Central freight yards in Waterloo. A viaduct to cover yard tracks could cost about 80 thousand dollars, with the railroad and city sharing or bearing the expense, delaying planned improvements estimated in the tens of thousands of dollars. 54 residents signed the petition to reopen the street, which has been vacated since 1870 for the railroad shops. The decision hinges on securing safe pedestrian and freight crossing without imposing undue burden on the railroad.
Meridian Mississippi March 6 casualties from Friday's twister remain 28 dead and 46 injured. Relief efforts reveal higher suffering among the poor. Thousands of carpenters mobilize to rebuild damaged districts as the relief committee accepts contributions from any source to cover outside aid.
Sioux Falls authorities plan to grant a private company a water works franchise after municipal ownership produced financial losses. City auditor I L Blackman requests a copy of the gas franchise and rates as the city considers private control over utilities. The piece portrays a shift from public to private management following costly municipal ventures.
Dallas battles St Louis to a 3-0 opener win at home. Swalm pitched four innings in his big league debut after limited spring practice, facing the American Leaguers Sunday in front of about 4,000 fans. Pruitt and Rodebaugh also worked on the mound as Dallas starter McAleay safeguards arms early in the season.
The eighteenth annual meeting of the Farmers Cooperative Society of Rockwell was held Saturday. Total business rose to 463,719.80, up from 410.13.64 last year, with new stock additions including cement and lumber acquisitions giving the society broad control of county lumber. Coal sales declined due to a mild winter, while expenses dropped from 39,741.95 to 8,114.37. Treasurer and agent reports detail items sold, inventory, and operating costs, with coal, flour, grain, and lumber among the key figures. A separate item notes Cumberland’s Last, a junior championship bull, selling for near 10,000, reflecting strong cattle interest in Manila, Iowa.
The article notes a snow white Shorthorn from Mr. Saunders Cumberland, dead, tipped as a potential grand championship contender. Saunders, a decade into Shorthorn breeding, is acclaimed as a top breeder. Rev C M Seecombe announces S Parkes Cadmon of New York for the Bila Tuatitche at Cedar River Park this summer with Cadman attending last year’s meetings. He will be here July 23 and 24.
Hieber and Metz, Cedar Falls and Waterloo men, form Bieber Metz Co to run exclusive ladies haberdashery at 208-210 East Fourth Street Waterloo moving Mrs Gorham and Walter Freeman operations. Incorporation filed at $10,000 capital. First board meet in March 1907.
In Sumner Iowa on Sunday two men W P Reinhart and W G Kruse were injured while repairing a gas heating plant in the Kruse furniture store basement. The machine exploded wrecking the area and flames flashed across their faces. Reinhart suffered severe facial burns and may lose an eye. Kruse’s eye outcome remains undetermined.
Mabel Jaynes an 18 year old girl from Cedar Falls returns to her uncle's home after fleeing with Orville Jones a 36 year old married man. Jones had left eight miles north of the city. Jaynes writes to her father seeking forgiveness and explains their departure. She traveled with Jones to Waterloo and Omaha before returning home on Friday.
Traer March 1 Special The suit of Harry T. Miller versus his former wife Nancy Ladd Miller ended Saturday with a verdict of no case to answer. Miller sought 27 dollars allegedly paid toward marriage expenses and a wedding gown. Nancy Miller claimed 160 dollars for a horse purchased by her husband and later returned. The case will be appealed to the district court of Tama County.
Bandfield Bros relocate from the Fluher frame building to the new sand lime knefe structure next door, gaining more than double the room. The basement will store and repair goods while the upper floor holds sale merchandise. S. W. Murwich rents ground floor of an expansion to the Royal hotel block and plans a late completion. Reverend Peter Hallowell’s funeral is set for Tuesday at Grace M. Ey Church after a 9:30 prayer service at his son’s home on Washington Street. Pallbearers include local citizens and church members. burial is in Poyner cemetery. W. H. Jennish, 323 West Fourth St.
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