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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
4
Allison approves a ten thousand dollar addition to the farmers bill, boosting the appropriation for the Institute of Agriculture. The move expands support for agricultural research and education, reflecting ongoing government funding for rural development.
President influenced committee favors foreign service uplift with a nearly $4.8 million appropriation to improve U S diplomatic and consular operations. The panel added $4,206 for the International Institute of Agriculture, urged by Secretary James Wilson and farmers nationwide, at a Washington meeting chaired by Senator Allison.
Louis Martin remains quarantined at 1505 Sycamore Street for diphtheria while Margaret Kirsch has recovered and was released from quarantine at 140 Lafayette Street. Dan Stevens has left Morning Glory Cottage Chautauqua Park after diphtheria. Remodeling begins at Bills hotel Wilding with changes to drug store entrances on Fifth and Sycamore. W Peddicord finished a heavy harness order for G W Smith Laporte valued at 700 dollars, with brass and celluloid finish and a 70 dollar fairness without collars.
Liberal Missouri resident Henry Dor Min Tecenly celebrated his 160th birthday as the Civil War’s oldest survivor. Born in New York state and enlisted from Michigan in 1868 at age 16, he fought in many battles including Gettysburg, was wounded, and later lived in Missouri for thirty years. He has ten sons, three centuries of life, and attributes longevity to God.
The Union Depot presented by home talent at the Syndicate theatre earned about $286 after $106 in theater costs. Miss Eck the trainer took $40.15, leaving around $60.18 for the ladies and a small amount for miscellaneous needs. The event drew mixed crowds, with the second night larger, aided by local merchants’ advertising and $65.50 in auxiliary support. Choruses impressed audiences, including a Teddy Bear chorus and teens in Mexican costumes.
Miss Hiteabeth Swaine and Mr Roy Fox of Riverton township wed after a yearlong romance despite the bride’s father Herman Swaine’s opposition. A dramatic sequence followed involving a garage plan and a late-night ceremony, with the couple subsequently honeymooning.
Travel ing men plan a larger effort uniting U C T EP Hawkeyes and Americans under one banner. C H Rohde leads the movement with John Hoek Charles Bingham and M G Cleveland aiding. A May 23 meeting will draft by laws and a constitution to create the Commercial Travelers Congress of Iowa and push state hotel inspector and railway reforms. The new body aims to attract thousands, preserve lodge individuality, and spread into other states.
Auditor Rainbow received from the secretary of state an official primary ballot covering state and congressional offices. Four tickets appear Republican Democratic Prohibition and Socialist with district electors named for each party. Social ist ticket lists Doug Ings Smits Cedar Falls for representative and Rev Noah Garwick for congress. County and township nominations are filing rapidly but a full candidate list will take until next week.
Iowa's Mrs. A. B. Sims, long recognized as national champion in women's whist, found an amethyst rosary before a St. Louis tournament and wore it as a talisman. After returning home she denounced cards and began evangelical work, aiding Billy Sunday. Her persistence in both arenas marked a striking career shift.
A Sanitary Department report confirms pest house conditions are satisfactory for inmates in quarantine. The county provides for inmates with adequate food and care while under quarantine and in sanitary conditions.
The pest house at the county farm near Waterloo houses two patients Paul Landgren and Clark Palmer and a recovering cook. Ernest Moore is released from quarantine to the Iris while more patients are expected to depart Friday. Visitors note tidy rooms, orderly wards and daily fumigation before release as authorities push toward ending the outbreak. In Des Moines a political note surfaces about Cummins and Allison with Birdsall role discussed regarding a pledge not to oppose Allison and whether Cummins will keep that word.
Des Moines reports an upheaval as janitor Olsen from the state house resigns to support Be Ff Carroll for governor. He left pay and now canvasses northern Iowa, while Cummins machine supporters protest and many state employees remain on the payroll. Also, Miss Lure Philips of Cedar Falls filed Democratic county superintendent nomination papers Saturday.
Funeral notices report Greer McWilliams will be buried from the Irving street home Tuesday at 10 AM. Son Charles H. McWilliams arrives Monday from California. Rev Hult of Grace Church will conduct services and interment is at Paice View. High mass at St Joseph's was held for Miss May McCoy. burial plans shift to Palmview.
Laura A. Hubbard seeks $5000 judgment against the Town State Travelingmen’s Association alleging death of H H Hubbard on August 9 1907 from injuries at church. He was insured for her benefit and the society allegedly ignored a life policy claim after notice within 30 days. Decedent was a member since 1893. Also noted are injunction proceedings in Cedar Falls over paving Washington Street and several other civil suits against various firms.
Washington May 2 the anticlimax in railroad freight rates nears. An Interstate Commerce Commission member forecast improvement within months only if carriers raise rates or cut wages. Southeastern lines filed June 1 tariff hikes on fresh meat shipments from north and west to the southeast. New York May 2 parade marks Catholic diocese centennial with 50 000 marchers. Archbishop Farley cardinals and prelates reviewed the line. Major-General Barry acted as chief marshal. Condemnation proceedings resume for two right of way properties. A new railroad camp opens near Quasqueton as grading proceeds amid wet weather. Olive Richardson and Agney Miller visit Jesup.
Lura Phillips of Cedar Falls, principal and veteran instructor, is nominated by Democrats to run for Black Hawk County superintendent of schools. Papers circulated Friday with over fifty signatures. prediction she will win primaries in June and likely carry Cedar Falls.
Superintendent F J Becheley of the Dubuque division met with city engineer C T Wilson and others to influence diverting the big sewer currently under construction by Cedar Rapids contractor Woo N Dearborn. The aim is to avoid placing the drain under Illinois Central tracks at Fourth street crossing and reroute from Lafayette street along Fourth street across the railroad, affecting planned railroad improvements.
The marriage of Lula Cotton to Frank M. Perry of Des Moines was performed by Rev. Nielson in Raymond withMiss Esther Peek assisting. A three course supper followed and after June first the couple will reside in Waterloo, Iowa. Detectives arrested Harry Rap for grand larceny involving a Masonic pin and jewelry stolen from a 32nd degree Mason.
Reported theft at the Railroad Y M C A apartment after a break in during the night. Clothing valued at 25 dollars including a suit, shirts, collars, cuffs, and shoes were taken, marking the first such incident at the institution. Decorations at the courthouse faced plaster issues from coal ash and burned slate fragments found during interior work. Ack Sutherland of Chicago travels to Waterlon to visit relatives. Mrs Sutherland has been in the city for a week and will accompany her husband home.
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