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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
1
A deadly blaze in Colinwood, Ohio, after an overheated furnace trapped 400 students. Inward doors failed, floors collapsed, and many children died in the crush, with estimates of up to 150 dead and 75 or more missing as rescuers and factories aided efforts.
Carrie Durehide Wald reports on a messy divorce battle between Mr and Mrs Richard Durehdenwald. Both sides hire lawyers and file petitions in district court. A citizen’s ticket forms amid a harmonious ward meeting led by J H Hildebrand with R A Doty proposed for mayor. The ticket lists candidates for auditor engineer treasurer park commissioner and assessor. Police judge prospects stir debate as incumbent J Van Metre contemplates re election. A mass meeting at Waterloo club rooms on West Fourth Street is set for Thursday evening.
A syndicate of Waterloo merchants formed to erect a six story plus office block on Charles A. Marsh property at Sycamore and East Market streets. Cost expected over 150000, with eight months work and employment for about fifty men daily. Board of Trade eyed for quarters on upper floors. no citizen meeting rooms currently available except at T A White's office. New building also aims to house commercial offices and club rooms. Clarence and Mrs Wale Zeran arrive from Wasoea to visit Waterloo.
Allizoners organizer A A Quaint plans a monster meeting at Homesteaders hall on March 12. Expected enrollment reaches 2,000 members with Cummins club at 1,600. Campaigns in Senator Aligon’s interests and a wave of visiting senators from other states are anticipated to energize the gathering.
Petitioner states marriage began in this city on February 9 1907 and lasted until March 2 1908. She alleges harsh language cruelty and inhuman treatment by the husband who reportedly has three children from a prior marriage. She claims the husband is worth 1600 with a 900 mortgage and seeks temporary alimony of 100 and permanent alimony of 1000 while the defendant contests the value of the home and a separate alimony claim.
Early March activity shows heavy farm transfers with totals surpassing 263000. On Monday over 74082 and Tuesday over 120486 led the week, while midweek deals push toward a high average. Notable sales include Catherine Reed and husband to August Kurtz for 200 acres at 15000, H B Baskin to Allen and Emory Sharp for 65 acres at 6000, Isaac Bertch to Otto Hilmer for parts of Lincoln and Washington townships for 29000, and August Kurtz to James Binck for land in Waterina township at 27000, collectively signaling a strong first week and a projected 527036 for the period.
Ernest Bragonier and Artec Burch wed privately at Hopkins Mississippi on December 21. Bragonier, a Waterloo clothing salesman with ties to Bradley and National Clothing, returned with his bride to Waterloo and planned to settle as he begins a new posting in Missouri.
Burlington Indiana March 4 Special John Chubb a 65 year old wealthy bachelor died by suicide this morning after firing two small caliber bullets into his head public brooding over his money noted. A younger brother had committed suicide two years earlier by cutting his throat.
Des Moines reports the current agreement between Iowa coal miners and operators expires March 31. Disputes in eastern states threaten a new settlement, risking a shutdown across Iowa. A duty chief Willan Spies returned from Oklahoma and Texas with updates.
Now is charged with stealing and obtaining money under false pretenses following a Thursday arrest. Authorities allege the suspect used deception to obtain funds. The investigation lists no other named individuals or organizations.
George W. Partar, a telegrapher with Rock Island railroad, was arrested by a special agent and confined in the Polk County jail. His accomplice remains at large as the Webster City grand jury declined indictments. labor groups may seek injunctions next term. A mix of local legal actions, church news, and other state items fill the Briar section.
Eight year old Nella Lutkib daughter of Mr and Mrs F B Lutkib died at 9 16 Tuesday night at home four miles east of the city East Waterloo township from heart trouble after ten days illness born October 1 1906 funeral Thursday at 1 30 from the late home conducted by the Methodist pastor of Raymond burial at Fairview.
Miss Hatte Smyth and Ray Klingman prepare for a 3 30 p m ceremony at the Bickley home West Fifth street Waterloo Rev Clarence Shock to officiate. Newlyweds will take a night train for southern Iowa and Missouri for a week with groom’s friends. Charles Foote, former Waterloo resident and M S T L agent, visited briefly.
Reports on the streets claim a worsening condition for C D Wangler after a Colfax visit. Doctors advise return home for better care as waters fail to help his bowel and kidney ailments, with heart strain and swelling legs noted. he plans to travel Thursday. His daughter, wife of S B Philips, has recovered from measles.
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