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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
8
President urges Congress to amend the antitrust and interstate commerce laws, broaden receivership rules for public utilities, require prompt injunction hearings, and expand workers compensation. Call for universal child labor prohibition, stronger employer liability, and better protection for public and private workers.
The speaker advocates amending the anti trust law to clarify its reach over labor, farmer, and business combinations. Proposes a regime where contracts are reviewed by government bodies, with filing, hearing, and appeals, while allowing lawful unions and fair wage agreements, and banning coercive strikes and illegal boycotts. Calls for balance to protect workers, farmers, and enterprises amid modern commerce.
A fragment suggests authorities demand fines from sip operators to settle debts quickly and return funds to rightful owners, emphasizing swift action.
The question of financial legislation is under strong consideration in both houses with action expected before session end. It urges establishing postal savings banks as essential to assist wage workers and small earners as a key adjunct to the financial system.
President urged Congress to start preliminary steps toward tariff revision this session. He favors careful investigation by committees with government agents reporting, aiming for prompt action next fall while protecting domestic industries by adjusting duties on wood pulp and paper.
The Waterways Commission argues for ample provision to establish a permanent body to oversee river and harbor interests. Stakeholders push for stable governance, funding, and clear authority to manage water routes and related infrastructure.
Fireman J Diehl contracted smallpox after a trip to Fort Dodge, with quarantine and fumigation ordered. Engineer Bohmler, vaccinated years earlier, was isolated from the patient and later re-vaccinated as a precaution. both workers' garments were burned. Local officials report 192 total cases in the period, with fewer than six patients remaining in Waterloo, many recovering. The piece also notes social events, a marriage license, church services, and other local items.
Waterloo forms a new company the Waterloo Car and Engine Company to build self propelled street railway and interurban cars and a line of automobiles. W M Law E P Gardwell and H B White are first officers with plans to finance mostly from outside sources and little local support. The venture promises to transform transportation in the state by supplying gasoline engines cooled by a combined air and liquid system mounted on the tracks.
Abel Joyner aged seven died at 129 Ricker street Waterloo at 12 10 PM Wednesday from kidney trouble and complications after a long illness. Born in North Egremont Berkshire County Musa he moved to Blackhawk County in 1869 then to Waterloo fifteen years ago. He married Em Min Patterson March 29 1869. survivors include siblings in Waterloo St Paul Janesville Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids area. Funeral Sunday at 189 Rickey street with burial in Fairview.
A 15 year old, Rashor McKeever, confessed theft of $27 from the Owl cafe where he worked. He was arrested the day after the burglary, and local school records confirm his age. If the court accepts the age, he may receive a term at the reform school rather than a prison sentence. An older ex-convict story accompanies the tale of Alberta, a 67 year old German laborer once jailed 26 years, now living as a wandering laborer after 13 years served.
Dr. Pelletier of New Hartford was brought to Waterloo for surgery on an abscess near the larynx. Two local surgeons assisted by Dr. Jaynes of New Hartford performed the operation. The patient’s temperature eased and he aims for full recovery. Dr Pelletier recently suffered septicemia from a blood infection linked to patient care.
Hostetler has filed suit in district court to collect 150 dollars from E. I. Degers for unpaid rent on a building at Witty and Sydmore streets and for damage while occupied as an automobile service. He rented the building to Degers for one year starting April 1, 1907. Degers left around October 20, 1907, leaving part of the rent unpaid. Hostetler also seeks a attachment against Degers property to cover repair expenses exceeding 75 dollars. County records show filings up this year surpass last year, hinting at property activity amid a presidential election year. A coal car derailed in Great Western yards but was re-railed with no traffic delay.
Victor Zellhoefer informed by Louis A. Thomas of the state board of health he passed the embalming exam with a top score. He trained at Hileman & Grude, where he has worked six years and will continue with the firm as a teenage embalmer in the present era.
Retail price for strawberries shown in market windows tempts buyers with the fruit’s appearance. The current price is 35 cents per pint and traders expect the long price to shorten the market duration.
Bob Kennedy and Dolly Graham were released after five months in the county jail on the orders of County Attorney 8. T. Mears. Indictments for rape and conspiracy were dropped against them, but adultery charges remain. They warned not to return to Waterloo or face trial on that indictment. Dolly planned to go to Dog Movies at 4:10, while Bob sought departure. The release ends a sensational Rinckhawk county case linked to Dan Stager’s trial.
In Water levels rooms Tuesday thirty five Republicans formed plans for a Blackhawk County Pickett club. A meeting will be held Saturday at 2 oclock in the county courthouse to perfect the organization and choose township committees to broaden Pickett's support. J E Williams was named chairman and D Becker secretary. Membership signs were circulated.
The plumbing firm of Zook and Bentz Oxnect plans excavation next week at the rear of their Lafayette street location for a new two story brick and cement shop. They bought the site from Jan Cooley Sr, formerly A barn, burned recently, and will convert existing quarters into an office. Hileman and Gladi began excavation on Fourth street for their new building with a cellar ready for masons.
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