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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1907
Page
5
In Des Moines on March 25 the Senate refused to concur in the House amendments to the primary election bill, sending the measure to conference. Friends of the measure desired careful consideration before sending it to the governor. The Senate also passed numerous bills, including one by Whiting shifting burden of proof in railroad care cases to the railroads.
Secretary Cortelyou announced Washington that he will accept other government bonds or certificates in place of United States 4 per cent bonds of 1907. Eligible substitutes include Philippine, Manila city, Porto Rican, District of Columbia, Hawaiian bonds at par, and legal tenders in Massachusetts at 9 percent.
Washington March 43 The security committee on military affairs received a telegram from Brigadier General McCaskey commanding the department of Texas stating Major Penrose was exonerated but the court found the shooting up of Brownsville was done by men of the 25th Infantry.
Caldwell Idaho March 25 Judge Weed overruled motion for change of venue in the Moyer Haywood Pettibone case. He gave the defense option for trial at Boise Canyon county. The date will be fixed when court opens.
A 13 year old farmer boy Lyman Smith drowned Sunday while bathing with companions in Burlington Iowa. Details from the incident are sparse but indicate a fatality during a bathing outing.
New York reports a chaotic stock day with Copper and Harriman stocks driving declines as traders fear demoralization. In Germany, renowned surgeon Professor Von Bergman dies of appendicitis in Weisbaden. In the U S a Supreme Court hearing on habeas corpus for Abraham Ruet of San Francisco proceeds after attorney motions are filed.
Readable forecast notes indicate rain tonight turning to snow Tuesday, with much colder temperatures. Sunrise at 9 48 and sunset near 6 07. Moon phase and other details are unclear.
William Lies, about 32, was alone at his Gilbertville home when a Winchester shotgun discharged while he attempted to fix a problem with a repeating mechanism. The fatal shot struck the heart region, death likely instantaneous. He leaves a widow and three children. his brothers Nicholas and N I Lies of Waterloo were notified. Coroner Rohlf of Waterloo was informed.
Evansville Indiana March 26 The case of Walter Carson administrator against Jacob Zeigler farmer resumes in the superior court. Carson seeks money belonging to Zeigler’s mother and brother who died years ago. They withdrew about 20000 from banks and reportedly buried it on the Zeigler farm. Zeigler sent 2000 to Washington for new bills claiming it was his wife’s buried money, while Carson says Zeigler dug up 7000 and used it.
Katherine Hammock, a teacher from Sioux City, testified in district court for divorce from Claude Hammock. She alleged neglect, attentions to other women, and excessive use of liquor, with Professor Hammock once a high school supervisor now a traveling salesman for Prang Educational. The judge reserved a decision after five days.
Special F O Wilson general manager of the Crooked Creek Railroad and Coal company died at 10 00 this morning of Brights disease He was a native of Webster City with a father who helped found the town He is survived by a wife and a son.
Appleton Wisconsin March 2 5 Mier B Sheppard a colored youth aged 17 said to be the heaviest man in the United States died today of fatty degeneration of the heart. He weighed 40 pounds and a special rough tax had to be made to hold the body. it is believed a derrick will be used to lower the body in the grave.
A power house completed by Upper Iowa Power Company sunk in the upper Iowa River seven miles east of Decorah on Sunday. The wreck caused an estimated loss of 60000 dollars as springs in the river are believed to have undermined the dam and foundation, though the exact cause is not yet known.
In a downtown Chicago hotel, a robber identified as Morton Massoni fought with William N. Walcott of Manchester Iowa, overpowered him in his room, stole 245 dollars and a gold watch, triggering a chaotic scene as guests fled their rooms in pajamas before Massoni was captured after a head to head struggle.
The First Evangelical Lutheran church trustees plan an evening meeting to arrange a contract for erecting a new church building on E Evans property at Lime and East Fourth Streets. The project aims for a year’s end completion with a basement school room and future parochial instruction. A pipe organ is planned after completion.
Falls paper reports Mrs O W Carpenter near death with daughter Mrs George Gallarno at her side six weeks after husband’s death. District Court in Albia orders Bryce Hinton to stop selling intoxicants on pain of contempt. Hinton died after notice, questions arise about continued injunction and successor. Local county affair ends with unsettled legal and political notes.
Pittsburg March 25. Fashionable women face a gown shortage as tailors strike for higher annual wages. Major firms Yonent Horne Co and McCreery Co refuse demands, leaving dozens of Easter gowns unfinished while shops flood with spring orders. Husbands count savings from no new dresses.
Sioux City March 5 A factory of Sioux City Show Manufacturing at Leeds suburb burned yesterday. The building and equipment were valued at 33 600 by owner John M. McDonald. Wood and iron working machinery worth 40 000 owned by Morley Twine and Machinery Co leased the building for storage. Sheriff Loper (Polk County) proposed prison attire for inmates and release with own clothes.
Mrs Catuth wife of a local farmer was found dead in a cistern southeast of the city this morning by her husband. It is believed she accidentally fell in and no one was nearby to help. The cistern was a short distance from the house.
Estimated receipts of hogs cattle and sheep for today and yesterday. Hog prices mixed and butcher steady to 8.20. good to choice heavy up to 8.10 to 6.35. mixed and light varied. Cattle market opened shade low and closed steady. sheep opened and closed steady. Local prices include butter 28 cents, wheat 76 to 80 cents, hay ranges, and reports of George Real’s illness at 19 Wellington Street.
C B Borland, age 62, a Fairbank resident and longtime auctioneer, collapsed on Main Street amid election excitement and died of apoplexy before casting his ballot. Two council seats were on the ticket with Borland and Emil Welble opposing Lee Highy and Joseph Lehey. Borland, who served in Co. M 8th Wisconsin, leaves a wife and four children. Funeral plans pending as Masons and G A R members prepare to attend.
LaPorte reports a city election held with candidates H B Lizer for clerk Ashley assessor Lineman and A D Schofield for council. Merchants oppose a farmer mutual telephone franchise, fearing higher business costs, while locals debate the town’s phone service. Joseph Hurley is tried again for larceny with W B Tolgom. Folsom pleaded guilty previously. Details touch on the Golden Eagle theft, a booster edition Daily Reporter, and revolving barber pate patent query from Denmark.
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