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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1907
Page
5
In Paso Chapels prison, revolutionaries killed the chief inspector and set two bombs. Amid the confusion thirteen political prisoners escaped, including some noted terrorists. Other foreign news notes unrest in British India France and Japan, with reports from St. Petersburg dated May 6.
May 6 dispatches report political agitation in Bengal allied with Calcutta University leading to drastic government action. Hindu led riots target Rawalpindi Christian missions. attacks on the American church and YMCA hall, looting of missionary homes, and assault on Christian institutions follow. Other reports cite unrest near Amritsar and tensions in Tokyo conferences.
Washington reports Mexico Guatemala relations reportedly terminated awaiting outcome. Physicians from across the United States convene at the annual meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges with talks and papers planned. Fort Reno court martial recalls Knowles of the Twenty fifth Infantry amid Brownsville fallout. discharge by Roosevelt noted. Mr Harwich in Minneapolis on business.
New York May 6 Ellen Terry the English actress is again a bride to James Carew her lead. The couple wed on March 22 in Pittsburg officiated by a justice of the peace. The announcement follows a period of travel and she plans to visit her native land. Carew 35 and Terry 69. friends call it a lovers match. Interior alterations proceed at Vienna Bakery East Fourth Street with new counter and re-papering. Mrs. M J Butterfield visits Town City for a few weeks with relatives.
Theodore Nemeyer, stockholder of the Chicago and New York Electric Air Line, files in circuit court to test the contract with Cooperative Construction and to return stock allegedly received improperly. He condemns a claimed two hundred million capital stack as illegal and seeks to halt the project. The railroad plans an overhead electric line between Chicago and New York with trains at 65 miles per hour, aiming for a ten hour trip.
A stubborn blaze tore through the Schwarzschild and Sulzberger plant on Ashland Avenue and Morty Street, reaching six to seven stories. Officials estimate damages near 100000 dollars with water damage similar in scale. Battalion Chief McAllister led the initial response, fifty engines responded, and firewalls prevented spread to nearby structures.
In Bolsa Idaho May 8 William Baywood secretary treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners stands for trial for the murder of former Governor Steinberg. Defense seeks a bill of particulars with Darrow and Richardson to defend. State counsel Borsh and Vatduya argue against. Roosevelt letter about Haywood Moyer Pettibone discussed but not binding. Trial set for Thursday amid readiness of both sides.
Miss Faynie Hacker of Joplin wed Roy Fuller of Chicago after a ceremony at Epistopal church. The affair drew attention as Mrs. Hacker is noted as a pianist and widow of W. R. Hacker. Divorces followed: A. R. Pullergwan split from Allee Fuller amid sensational Fuller-Robington damages over a year ago.
Independence May 6 Special: Charles Zimmerman the demented wire cutter again incarcerated after at large year. Hospital authorities refused to take him back. Two Independence boys arrested by Special Agent W T Dineen for breaking glass insulators from telegraph poles of the Haols Central. They waived preliminary hearing, bound over to a jury on $200 bonds. Westbound Santa Fe derailment at Northome Mo injuring several. relief train with physicians dispatched.
Eleven of thirteen Italian defendants were found guilty on Black Hand charges when a sealed verdict was read. two were acquitted. The principal crime involved blowing up Italian Rizga’s home after he refused to pay protection. Mrs. W T Dineen and daughter Lottie plan to depart for Black Hills, South Dakota, after a trip through the south.
Secretary Wilson meets chief meat inspectors from across the country in Chicago to discuss applying new meat laws to the industry. Dr Melvin notes the main challenge is achieving cleanliness, with conditions gradually improving and operations moving toward better standards.
Theo dore VY. Halsey former business agent of the Pacific Steel Co. indicted for bribing members of the board of supervisors to secure a franchise arrived from Manila today aboard the steamer China in custody of Captain Trowbridge of the Philippine secret service.
In New York on May 6 a longshoremen strike spread to Hoboken with 550 freight handlers seeking higher wages. Overall, about 3,000 workers are on strike and up to 4,000 more may join. Reports claim Waterloo boys married Cedar Falls girls in St Paul during an excursion, but a boss’s residence denies it and a license issue casts doubt.
Washington May 6. The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis opens its third annual meeting with an unusually large attendance. Sessions will run for three days.
A sudden death at Mount Pleasant Hotel is linked to blood poisoning after the individual, Ian Wtlaren, had been ill since April 25. Dr John Watson is booked for a feature lecture during the Geming Chau Tauqua assembly.
Dr John Watson once famed for the Chautauqua lecture circuit died at Mt Pleasant hotel at 11 45 am from blood poisoning after an ear abscess. A longtime lecturer across the west he was scheduled for Iowa assemblies this year. His passing, witnessed by Mrs Watson, ends a career celebrated by thousands of patrons who enjoyed Beside the Bonnyirter Bush.
A historic canvas by H de Mareau titled The Village Blacksmith sold for over 42000 and will be shown at Black's store second floor tomorrow for a short period. The painting, 4 by 5 feet, has passed through five owners since its Paris entry and traveled ten thousand miles across the United States, viewed by millions in major cities.
In Tripoli the wedding of Miss Ema Moeller to Joseph Sign was held at the bride's home with limited family present. In New York an elderly Mrs Sophia Altmeyer was found dead at her East Eighty first Street residence triggering a police probe. Poultry prices in the market show dressed turkeys and fowl listed at steady rates.
In Kansas City May a baby girl born weighing two and a half pounds arrived at 3426 Garfield avenue. Dr E H Clark-Bald devised an incubator with lamp and thermometer to stabilize the tiny newborn. The infant, named Geary, sleeps most hours and feeds by medicine dropper, with a slim chance of survival once thought negligible.
A report claimed the huge Waukeena boat sank twenty feet deep near the W C F N bridge at Chautauqua Park on Monday. An investigation found no trouble, noting the vessel had been kept all winter at the bend above the park. Lloyd Wilkins said the boat, with a thirty‑person capacity, was in good condition and would operate once summer boating begins.
Gttumwvs Iowa May 6 Miles Mor row a wealthy Mount Pleasant youth shot and killed Ben Farrel a Negro porter in Smoky Row over alleged abuse of Mary Jud yeu a notorious row character. Attie Katharine Hartnett five deed from Matt Parrott Son weeks old daughter of Engineer and Mrs John F Hartnett died at 10 30 this afternoon. Services were held Sunday at 2 00 by Rev Father Mulcahy and burial was in Argyle street. A report notes independence H A holdover is no more of her daughter Mrs C C Jenklos.
John Vaughan, 39, stabbed Lizzie Stribel, 11, daughter of Charles Stribel, after she refused his marriage proposal in Lafayette Indiana last night. Vaughan wounded himself ten times and was captured. An angry mob formed but Sheriff Ray prevented harm to the suspect. Vaughan confessed he loved the girl but she would not marry him.
A man calling himself Frank B. Robinson, claimed released from Missouri Penitentiary, stayed with Pastor Stahl of Anita and then Hazleton, Iowa. He sought food and lodging, then money, and convinced several clergy to aid him before the Hazleton bank robbery over $4,000 in April. Police have circulated his description and warned clergy nationwide.
In Dover Delaware detectives report no crime in the death of 4 year old Horace Mare vin dx found in a marsh after two months believed to be kidnapped. A partial inquest and burial were held as the body is prepared for transport to Bronx City Iowa to rest beside his mother.
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