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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
1
President Roosevelt received hundreds of letters daily from across the country urging him to accept the nomination for another term. He reaffirms his previous statements that he will retire and remains firm on his stance, while lawmakers press him to pursue larger rail investigation funding.
Hisey tours Iowa with a wheelbarrow campaign device in college towns the rah van entourage stirs crowds and officers order him from several towns. He aims to run for president this summer and says he will accept any woman as mistress of the white House if elected, a line he repeats as he visits Waterloo and other towns.
Indignant Shaby residents suspected of setting a fire at a disorderly house in LaCrosse county. Sixteen young women escaped with only two rescued by firefighters as heroes battled the blaze opened after new orders. Also notes Western Association season opener and local notices.
Washington reports show the agricultural appropriation bill under Senate review while the House moves a full committee of the whole to advance the sundry civil appropriation bill. Townshend of Michigan seeks a fifty thousand dollar increase for the Interstate Commerce Commission to audit railroads and publish accounts with examiners. Representative Payne of New York introduced a resolution enabling committee work during recess for tariff revision planning. The foreign relations committee favors a measure to buy abroad American embassy legation and consular buildings with up to one million dollars annually.
Santa Barbara April 80 The At Inde battleship fleet sailed at 6:00 this morning for Monterey where anchors will be dropped tomorrow. After a day at Monterey the two squadrons will separate with eight ships of the first squadron heading to Santa Cruz for three days. They will be joined by the second squadron at Santa Cruz on May 4, making the fleet present for 24 hours at Monterey. Admiral Evans resumes command on May 5 as the fleet heads to Santa Cruz for the Golden Gate. Berlin April 80 The Imperial government must borrow two hundred and fifty million dollars over the next five years, even if annual appropriations do not increase. Dublin April 36 In a store conics a fight ends with Hul Squires defeating Jem Roche in the fourth round.
Illinois Central announces a series of official changes with R W Bell promoted from master mechanic Waterloo shops to assistant superintendent of machinery in Chicago. J G Neutfer becomes superintendent of machinery, replacing W Renshaw who is retiring after eighteen years. W L Ickes is reinstated as traveling engineer on the Dubuque division.
New York April 24 large crowd bids farewell as the Cunard steamship Slavania sails with hundreds of Catholic pilgrims bound for Rome. Bishop McDonnell of Yrasklyn leads the delegation. Mass will be celebrated daily in a cabin. First stop Gibraltar then Naples. They plan Pompeii Capel Monte Cassino Rome for the Jubilee. Some may visit the Holy Land others to Northern Europe.
An explosion ripped through the stock magazine of the cruiser Matsushima near Pesca Islands this morning, sinking the ship. Rescue crews saved 141 crewmen, but over 200 including the captain are feared lost. Cadets include sons of Baron Chinda and Prince Oyama. The cause remains unknown.
Multiple lawsuits filed in Cedar Falls district court seek payments and damages. J S Seaman of Cedar Falls faces three suits from Lyman Bros Fisk Co and Akron Ghina Co for goods totaling 340.04 148.29 and 135.48 respectively. J S Leaman sued by Lillian H Rice over a horse loan with alleged illness and death. David Joyneon sues for 20 in damages. American Gymnasia Co of Chicago sues SAL Han E Bruce over a 1200 salary claim with 89 still due after deductions. Ellen Arthur and J E Arthur seek to establish heirs interests in property left by Robert Campbell Sr. Charles Levin seeks 1254 for a fall due to icy sidewalk. Joseph Obenchain sues Harris Cole Bros for 6000. McGill files partition claim for 45.33 for special constable services.
Emma Storm flees to seek separate maintenance from Charles H Storm alleging fruitless peace overtures and lack of support since last payment. She requests 200 dollars for elapsed period and 10 dollars monthly from May 1908 until child reaches age, plus 100 dollars for legal defense. Ida Hoffman seeks divorce from Bert Hoffman, alleging six-year marriage in city, 80-acre Butler county farm purchased with estate funds, ungoverned temper, one child, and asks custody and relief. Premier Asquith outlines Liberal program in London speech, endorsing free trade education licensing and old age pensions, without mentioning home rule.
J H Main of Iowa college Grinnell Iowa was today elected as first President of the Brotherhood of Amorles during a fus¢ convention in Detroit. Anna and Helle Rome April 10 Mme Gould and Prince Yelle De Sagan arrived from Naples and will proceed to the French Riviera.
Reports from Pittsburg to Des Moines and beyond describe heavy frost and snow events on April 30. In Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kentucky, and Iowa crops faced damage from killing frosts and a late snowfall. Damages include fruit and vegetable losses and general crop setbacks.
Mrs L L Henningsen a Danish settlement pioneer dies at 4 am Thursday in Dike after years with consumption known as white plague. She leaves four sons two daughters and husband a major stock trader. Funeral services will be held at Fredsville on Sunday. Seats are on sale for The Union Depot show Thursday and Friday at the Syndicate theatre.
Secretary of War Taft met with Senator Allison at the Capitol in private conference focusing on legislative matters. President Roosevelt and Taft push for action. Allison engaged on labor reform, with ongoing discussions shaping the administration's stance.
General Stewart L Weadford, president of the Hughes delegation, states Governor Hughes will remain in the presidential canvass until the national convention in Chicago determines its choice. Delegates led by Woodford, Low and Hazenard plan to ensure Hughes is nominated, urging tact and unity amid party division and panic-era pressures.
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