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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1908

Page

5

Arrival of Fleet Four Days Early

The text reports the American battle fleet arriving off Magdalena Bay four days ahead of schedule, with ships in excellent condition and ready at an hour’s notice. Wireless messages from Point Loma and Washington confirm readiness for any emergency, as the fleet sails from Hampton Roads and approaches Magdalena Bay. Market notes follow with hog and poultry price spreads, but the primary item centers on the fleet’s early, prepared arrival and status.

San Diego Point’ Loma Magalena Bay Magdalena Washington Hampton Roads Desthan Sony Roosevelt Magdaléna Bay Magdalena Bay

Japan Likely to Quiet War Pressure Over China

Tokio reports that Japanese presses and public calls for action against China tied to the Tatsu affair are fading. In informed circles, it is said China will accept Japan’s terms if Tokyo pledges closer control of arms exports.

Tokio Japan China

Local Markets Today in Waterloo Reflect Upward Trend

Spring like weather boosts the horse trade and farm class demand in Waterloo market. Light driving horses show activity while heavy cattle slow. fat cattle ease to about 41.25 to 95.25 per head, butchers steady, springers mixed, stockers and feeders vary. Hog market remains steady to higher with buyers confident, high weights over 205 pounds selling around 4.20, with underweights and inferior hogs arriving for sale.

Chicago Wren Waterloo Waterloo Live Stock Company

Hanna Admits Guilty in Thursday Court Session

Oscar Hanna pleaded guilty to breaking and entering a railway car and received the minimum fine of 175 dollars plus costs, as a first offense. Several county jail inmates with indictments from the last grand jury appeared, including Leo and Louiss Waters charged with maintaining a house of ill fame, and Frederick and Harry Hutson on breaking and entering with intent. Others pleaded not guilty or had attorney appointments made. arraignments slated for later. The grand jury adjourned to meet again next Monday morning.

Jam Goodfellow Leo Louiss Waters J. C. Murtagh Frederick Harry Hutson Leclaire Martin Oscar Hanna W. P. Hoxie Edward Foley William Goodfellow Wenner & McCoy Plex Fannie Colvin Baum

Allison Forces in Full Control at Iowa Delegation

In Iowa political dispatches, Allison’s faction nears total control of the state delegation with 493 to 252 for Cummins as 99 delegates remain to decide. Taft’s Iowa prospects appear secure per Taft manager Court Bord, despite claims of Cummins strength.

Allison Movnes Ateta Rao Itunity Brers Its Cummins Alli- Sen al Meson Adair Blackhawk Bremer Calhoun Cass Cedar Chickasaw Delaware Iowa Jones Shelby Scott Taft Washington Court Bord Wold Wright County TAI Birdsall Dia Pyerse Oe

Iowa Delegation Grows Around Allison for National Convention

The Iowa state delegation is largely aligned with Allison for the national convention. Most districts favor Allison, with exceptions in the seventh, tenth, and eleventh where a fight remains, and Major Lacey may be chosen as district delegate from the sixth. George D. Perking is expected as an at large delegate.

Young, EF. &. Hart Jon Lane Major Lacey David Grant

Taft Allison and Kennedy vie for First district seats

Fairfield March 12 The First district lined up for Taft Allison and Kennedy by unanimous vote. Des Moines county delegation led by Horscoe Rand seated 52 to 11. Many Cummins delegates supported the majority credentials report and seating of Allison delegates despite discreditable Burlington ward caucus acts. Six conventions held statewide with varied standput and progressive splits. Jon Jenning banker dies after indictment fallout. Hafid asks for ceasefire amid peace talks in Casablance steps.

Fairfield Taft Allison Kennedy Des Moines Horscoe Rand Cummins Committee On Third Ward Burlington Cumminns Chickasaw Benton Floyd Counnties Marlow Hancock Winnebago

Steven G Stewart Dead in Poris Illinois

Telegram from Waterton informs of the death of Steven G Stewart formerly of Waterloo. He died at his son’s home in Poris Illinois on Wednesday at about fifty five years of age. A commercial traveler by trade, he had recently returned to Waterloo before his wife’s death and is buried in Elmwood cemetery. His daughter Almeda works for James Black Dry Goods and his son Clyde for Waterloo Furniture and Carpet.

Waterton Steven G. Stewart Waterloo Benee Ho Elmwood M. Almeda James Black Dry Goods Company Clyde Waterloo Furniture and Carpet Company

Transfer Bridge Cables On Temporary Fourth Street Route

Citizens Gas and Electric crews transfer electric cables from the Fifth street bridge to the Molan arch bridge at Fourth to avoid delays when the old bridge is removed. Traffic on Fifth street is suspended for the summer, pedestrians may cross the Cedar via the Fourth street concrete bridge, and work at both ends of Molan arch is progressing with more labor planned as spots open.

Citizens Gas and Electric Company Fifth Street Molan Arch Fourth Eleventh Street Deine

Federal auto license bill hearing in Washington

Washington March 12 The judiciary subcommittee of the house held a hearing on a pending bill for national automobile registration and license. The measure, advocated by the American Automobile Association, may pass if Congress rules it within constitutional power.

Washington

Cooke Attacks Chancellor Day as “Something of a Joke”

Syracuse Chancellor James R. Day says Rev. George A. Cooke’s charges for defaming magistrates in “The Raft of Prosperity” are a joke. Day dismisses the accusations, notes no letter from the presiding elder, and cites his New York conference link. Born 1845 in Maine, Day graduated Bowdoin, served as minister, bishop, and longtime Syracuse University chancellor since 1894.

Syracuse James R. Nay Syracuse University George A. Cooke Brandon Cooke Day Methodist Episcopal Church Tia Republic Bis New York Roosevelt Congress Maine Chancellor Day Bowdoin College Bath Portland Boston General Conference Northwestern University

Herricks Attacks Bryan Bank Deposit Plan In Ohio Speech

Ex Governor Myron T. Herrick told the Ohio legislature that bank deposit guarantees are socialistic and undermine individual initiative. He argued such guarantees are unconstitutional and unjust, noting the Panic period is an economic phenomenon beyond legislative remedy.

Columbus Guy Myron T. Herrick Ohio W. J. Bryan Wee Bryan Hryanim Correa

Jewelry auction seen in Bennett Quinn bankruptcy case

Creditors met in Lowell Massachusetts to supervise a private sale of jewelry and supplies tied to the Bennett and Quinn bankruptcy. F. S. Merrian directed the sale beginning March 21, with estimates ranging from 1800 to 2000 dollars of items including optical goods. If private sale fails, a public auction may be held. The discovery includes hundreds of items such as rings, knives, watch chains, and books. Separately wage cuts of ten percent were posted at several large cotton factories affecting about 26 000 workers.

Bennett & Quinn Ofice of Referua Hox F. S Federal and Diatrict Court Habiildes Rench Lowell Mass

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