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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1906
Page
3
Waverly city council adopted a resolution by six to four vote authorizing a seventh saloon. The move follows months of contest with local saloon keepers opposing further competition while fear grows of a brewing and eastern corporate push in the liquor trade.
Waverly city council approved nearly three miles of cement sidewalls in a historic single order. The resolve prioritizes Bremer avenue, transforming the street from the opera house to the courthouse into a solid cement, 100 foot paved, beautified corridor.
In Dubuque on May 4 1903 a jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the Lori C Reener versus Chicago Great Western case. The suit claimed $12000 for the death of Mrs Knapp near Waterloo after church services in March 1903. The lengthy trial drew keen interest.
Laporte resident Lyman Betts died this morning at 2 o clock after a sudden death event. Mr Balls became seriously ill yesterday morning, lost consciousness, and did not recover. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Indianapolis May 3 The seed merchant firm James A. and William H. Everitt passed into receivership after a plan claiming 100000 farmers would hold wheat to push price to 1 dollar a bushel collapsed. James A. Everitt filed for the appointment alleging William H. Everitt deserted the business. William H. Everitt disappeared about two weeks ago.
L Palmer writes of the 1906 earthquake experience from Frisco, recalling the first shock, buildings toppling, fires, fleeing into the streets, collapsed walls, and mass injuries. He describes stampedes, people leaping from windows, no telephones, and seeing hundreds of bodies. He notes escaping uninjured and heading to a ranch in Portland for rest.
In Cedar Falls on May 4 Vers ton Jay, son of Mr and Mrs George Jay, was nearly killed while playing hide and seek when a barn door opened and fell, crushing him. The injury is described as serious and a $5,000 damages petition has been filed. attorneys are Nght Arbuckle for the plaintiff and J T Sullivan for the defense. Also mentioned is Anne M Williams suing S Williams, Smith, and Frank Madison for fraud. Claude Baum injured a foot yesterday when a bakery wagon door opened and bread spilled onto East Park Avenue, though the driver was not seriously hurt and returned to work.
Fred Kup of Bruce township learns by telegram from Willow Lake that his son Frank Kohn died after a head injury received while playing ball last Sunday. He was 29, survived by a wife, one child, parents, and five brothers. Funeral at German Evangelical church Friday at 10 AM. Interment West View Cemetery.
The Park Board met in Dr E E Peek's Lafay ette block office. Members Fowler Byrnes and Grout attended. Officers elected were Chairman C I Fowler and Treasurer B E Peek. Treasurer’s report shows receipts from city and county treasurers and rents totaling 49 050 57 with balance 2 070 78 as of March 14.
List of grain claims filed Friday in the J. H. Mason & Co versus Waterloo Restaurant Co bankruptcy. Indebtedness exceeded legal limits and creditors seek recovery from officers and directors for allowing excessive debt. Names include Crystal Ice and Fuel Co, Commercial National Bank, Standard Oil Co, and others. Court settlement previously provided creditors with two and a half percent.
Traer reports Ed Burke convicted in district court after a full day trial with about two dozen witnesses. Jury found him guilty and he received a five year sentence in the state penitentiary at hard labor. Burke dated his crime to over a year ago in a Welch theft case with Charlie Jack and another suspect, leading to a prior grand jury indictment and an escape attempt from a hotel window later recaptured in Kansas. Also noted: bicycle riders must keep off sidewalks under a fine of 8.85, five cyclists pleaded guilty before Judge Van Metre, each fined 6.60. Infant son of Mr and Mrs William Guy died at 409 Broadway, buried at Pall View cemetery. Rev Cattermole officiated. W. E. Beatty of 108 Ricker Street is recovering from inflammatory rheumatism.
Rev Frederick Hiliol reports Dr Gatrom of Mankato has secured Evangelist J W Mahood of Sioux City to assist in upcoming revivals at Brown's Opera House starting next Sunday. Mahood, well known in Waterloo, has led successful series at Grace M E and First M E over the past year. Dr Ostrom says pianist Mrs Norton and husband will accompany all meetings. the revival family expects record attendance.
Maude Brown files a district court petition for separation from her husband W A Brown alleging he neglects duties, drinks heavily, dissipates earnings, and associates with questionable company. She seeks divorce, custody of their son Robert, temporary alimony of 100 dollars and permanent alimony of 40 dollars monthly, with attorney Courtright Arbuckle listed.
A petition in district court seeks removal of receiver J A Gilmore from the Property Mutual Insurance Association and his replacement by an interested party. The filing cites alleged director conflicts, insolvency knowledge, and improper use of mailing lists, plus claims against Gilmore related to the William Stewart estate policy and recent corporate transfers. The suit also covers separate actions for board and washing charges, land sale fees, and a long case transcript involving Wallace Young and estates in Buchanan county, with several named plaintiffs and defendants.
L E Martin of Waterloo tied to Town Portrait company faced a $100 fine after a Waterloo arrest for striking Mrs Weiner of Independence. He appealed to district court with $100 cash bond, claiming self defense amid a conflicting account reported by The Bulletin Journal.
The Epworth League at Grace M. B D church held an arrival meeting to review the year. Officers elected for the new year include President Frank Hellogg and four vice presidents. Treasurer J C Morton reported funds and pledges, with extensive reports on charitable and Sunday school activities and a list of disbursements. A note on local weddings and a medicinal ad appear in the period piece.
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