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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1908

Page

5

NOWA RANKS BEST IN THREE FARM STAPLES

Omaha March 23 government reports show seventeen states west of the Mississippi produced crops in 1907 valued at 1,091,000,000 dollars. Gern leads with about 500,000,000, Winter wheat around 200,000,000, followed by hay rye barley and potatoes. irrigation credited for a 15 percent rise. Iowa tops in corn oats and potatoes.

Omaha Marohi Statistical Bureau of the Union Pacific Passenger Department Mississippi Gern Towa

Youngest U S Senator Bryan of Florida Dies

Washington dispatch reports United States Senator William James Bryan of Florida died in Provident Hospital Sunday morning after a long bout with typhoid fever. He was the youngest member of the upper house, first taking his seat twenty three years ago, and his death reduces the Senate to seven members lost since the adjournment of Congress. The body will be sent to Jacksonville for interment Wednesday, with only a Senate delegation expected to attend the funeral.

Washington, D. C United States William James Bryan Florida Provident Hospital Byran Whyte Bryan Artegratei Stephen R. Mallory Thirwinnes Altyrinth Alabama Morgan Pattus Mallory Luther South Carolina Procter Vermont Whyte Maryland Bryan Senath Tucksonville House of Representatives Senate Ite Bryan

Roosevelt Special Message Aims At Labor Boycotts

Washington March 23 The president's special message to Congress to be transmitted this week is seen as foundational for the 1908 Republican platform. It centers on labor disputes and argues for amending the Sherman act to exempt unions, signaling a Republican stance to confront organized labor in the next campaign.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Congress Samuel Gompers Organized Labor Republican Party

Governor Guild in Critical Condition Bulletin Issued

Boston dispatch reports Dr Winslow saying Governor Guild has failed somewhat during the night and his condition was set so well this morning Bishop Foss seriously ill in Philadelphia Bishop Cymia D Foss of the Methodist Episcopal church now retired is seriously ill at this time.

Gov. Guild Boston Guild Foss Philadelphia Cymia D. Foss Methodist Episcopal Church

Matsu Maru collision sinks steamer near Hakodate

Tokio report says the steamer Matsu Maru sank after a collision with the Hideyoshi Maru near Hakodate. The captain and most of the 224 passengers perished, with 40 crew also dead. Two boats were rescued, and survivors were saved by the Hideyoshi Maru.

Tokio Hakodate

Federation Enjoined in Buck’s Stove Case Action

Washington May 23 The American Federation of Enforcers and its officers were permanently enjoined from conspiring to restrain obstruct or destroy the Buck's Stove and Range Co business. The federation’s counsel noted an appeal to the district court of appeals.

Washington American Federation Offencor Clabaugh Supreme Court of the’ District of Ca Iuumbia Federation District Court of Appeals Stove Co

Theatre Lease Sold to Busby Brothers in Waterloo Plan

The Busby brothers take control of the Water loo and East Silda houses on April 1. A. J. Busby to manage both theatres with equal show divisions to boost high class attractions. The posting service is sold. managers contemplate further ventures while Girard Stock remains booked on a southern circuit. Senator Tillman improved. Senate adjourns in honor of Bryan. St Louis plumbers end six week strike.

Busby Bros Waterloo Theatre Bridge Street Waterloo, Safe-Beautiful A. J. Busby Frank Hurst Waterlood Horse Busby Messrs. Lichty Ksffa Safe Beautiful Waterloo East Side Busby Bros. Ltd Lafayette Street Board of Trade Girards Hurst Watil Hortense Nielsen Girard Stock Company Hot Springs Ark Iowa

Prince Helio DeSagan In New York Seeking Mme Gould

New York report shows Prince Helio DeSagan arriving two days earlier with aim to renew courtship of American heiress Mme Anna Gould. A man likely the prince registered anonymously as W H Thomson at a New York hotel and provided no address. He and Mme Gould were noted to have dined at the home of Mr and Mrs Tyler Moree.

New York Prince Helio DeSagan Mme Anna Gould Prince Holls W. H. Thomson Mme. Gould Tyler Moree

Judge declares some out of state marriages illegal in Illinois

Chicago March 23 Judge Carpenter in circuit court today rendered a decision declaring marriage divorcees who are Illinois residents within the line forbidden by the statutes of the state are illegal in Illinois even when performed in other states. The decree will affect many marriages since the enactment of the Illinois law.

Chicago Carpenter Circuit Court Illinois Illnois

Koreans Use Their Guns Shocking Seoul Rivalry Violence

In San Francisco American adviser Stevens to the Korean council was attacked by Koreans in Fairmont hotel. He was shot three times at the Union Ferry building. Stevens fired, wounding one assailant. Injuries described as potentially serious. Also reported: American Sugar Refining Co. annual profit and loss for 1907 shows net income of 749,000 with 7% dividends and a $2,449,000 surplus.

San Francisco Stevens Korean Council of State Fairmont Japan Korea Union Ferry Boston American Sugar Refinjing Company

Supreme Court strikes down Minnesota railroad law

The Supreme Court of the United States held Minnesota's railroad law unconstitutional due to its enormous penalties. The ruling announced in Washington on March 2 addresses the severity of the state's enforcement measures.

Washington Supreme Court of United States Today

Thomas Case Heard Murderer of Mabel Scofield

Des Moines Washington March 28 The case of Charles Thomas already serving life for the murder of Mabel Scofield in Des Moines was dismissed by the U S Supreme Court. He had appealed that Iowa law allowing jury discretion in degree of crime as violating the Fourteenth Amendment.

Washington Charles Thomas Towa Mabel Scofield Desoints Supreme Court of United States Thomas Supreme Court Iowa United States

Bears Down on Boycott in Naweste Washington

Washington March 22 The National Civilite Federation bill after a conference with President Roosevelt and capital and labor representatives to relieve the Sherman antitrust law was introduced in the house by Hepburn Iowa and referred to the committee for consideration and report Roosevelt will likely send a message recommending action The key section seeks to relieve organized labor from the court ruling labeling unions conspiracies in restraint of trade while preserving peaceable rights including the right to strike but limiting boycotts and picketing. Anxious for Senator Penrose Philadelphia March 23 Senator Fenrose in facial erysipelas and other complications remains not satisfactory to physicians with very high temperature and growing anxiety

Washington National Civile Federation Roosevelt Capital and Labor Sterman Penrose Philadelphia United States Fenrose

Senators Take 33d Degree In Masonry at Washington

Washington March 23 Two members of the United States Senate this week became 33d degree Masons. This unusual honor is conferred in the Masonic fraternity. Grand Commander James D. Richeson presided over the ceremony and conferred the degree.

Washington Washington, D.C United States Senate James D. Richoson

Arlo Whitbeck murder case near West Union heads toward resolution

Jurors near naming the suspected assailants in the Arlo Whitbeck murder as coroner's jury work resumes after a Chicago summons. Witnesses remain, with Royale Culver's statements hinting at sensational disclosures. funeral services held for the victim as royal marriage and wage news follow in other notes.

Explosion destroys Rock Island Daily News plant

A dynamite blast wrecked the Rock Island Daily News printing plant, destroying machinery and severely damaging the building. Proprietor John Looney had been indicted last June on conspiracy, extortion, and criminal libel charges but was not convicted on the counts tried.

Rock Island, IH Daily News Earty Tha News Rock Island Chicago John Looney

Couple Weds in Street Under Naval Conditions

In Leola, South Dakota, Miss Caceili DeWitt of Allee Missouri and P. O. Neel of Liala were married by Rev G H Bruce in a street ceremony aboard a buggy after Neel arrived by train from Aberdeen. The ceremony occurred with Bruce officiating and the couple quickly departed to catch the afternoon train back to Aberdeen.

Aberdeen S. D Leola Caceili DeWitt Allee Macon County P. O. Neel Liala G. H. Bruce Presbyterian Church Neel Bruce Abérdean Fternoon Spire

Auto Crash Near Brainger Hill Injures Two Ladies

An auto collision on West Fourth street Sunday morning involved Logan Strayer and two young women when A J Reber's car rear-ended their buggy. The rear wheel axle bent, the carriage was badly damaged, but the occupants escaped serious injuries. Reber and J K Jober faced the impact as they tried to pass the other buggy.

Logan Strayer West Fourth Street A. J. Reber J. K. Jober Mr. Reber Mr. Strayer

Savings banks reimbursed after Oriental Bank suspension

New York on March 23 savings banks received 3000000 dollars deposited with the Oriental Bank before its suspension as a plan approved by depositors and amid attorney general opposition. The Oriental Bank reopened to deposits. Washington on March 21 the US Supreme Court ruled the North Carolina railroad rate law invalid.

New York Oriental Bank Jackson Washington Supreme Court of the United States

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NOWA Staples A. J. Busby Will East Silda ‘Hose Safe-Beautiful Tillman Canton S. G Senator Tillman St. Louis Prince Mabe Public Matt. Talty Oelwein Mr. Talty Great Western Road A. J. McDonald Maquoketa W. L. Foster Cedar Falls, Iowa Gorn Belt Panus Louisiana Baton Rouge Marth Feliciana Rarish Newwood Hare Cee Minnesota Thomas Case FED Eral Supreme Court Des Moines Naweste BE. Warren WY Oming ABOE N.B. Scott West Virginia Arlo Whitbeck West Union Arlo Whitbeck Cole OelwWein Henry M. Telfer Colorado Clarence D. Glark Wyoming Supreme Counil Aid Culver St. Petersburg Wilhelm Gustave of Sweden Marta Pavione Alexandrovitch New Bedford Mass Atlantic Squadron Admiral Evans Tawali China Sidney Melbourne Australia Philippine Islands Indian Ocean Red Sea Suez Canal Mediterranean Sea Atlantic Ocean Hampton Roads Rock Island Daily News Explo Sion In Press Savings Bank Oriental
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