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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1906
Page
3
Des Moines County wide primary support declares for Geo D Perkins for governor and Col D J Palmer for railroad commissioner with few exceptions. Except Jackson township all wards and townships favor Perkins and Palmer with solid county delegation and Cummins opposition largely defeated.
In Des Moines county the contest between Buttles and Col Palmer shifted as Buttles was eliminated from the race. Palmer leads for the first district and is expected to be renominated by the state convention. The machine’s role in Polk County is questioned as Eaton and Buttles are sidelined.
Des Moines county political results show a sweeping win for Perking and Palmer. In Burlington city wards Cummins and Butties win few delegates, bolting may contest. Ward tallies: third ward 115 to 114, fifth ward 194 to 7, first ward 10 to 4, second ward 18 to 0, sixth ward 163 to 75, seventh ward 4 to 1.
The Republican convention held in Winton on May 18 announced county ticket nominees. Representative W. H. Hanna. County Clerk G. Brynner. County Treasurer James WN. Wilson. County Auditor A. H. Turner. County Superintendent J. YW. Tones. County Recorder J. A. Tetcour. Sheriff A. B. Blain. County Attorney C. Nichols. County Supervisors W. W. Palmer J. Mf. Anderson Harry Reno. Coroner W. Latham.
In Independence on May 16 residents heard a loud crash at about 10 pm as the south wing of a canning factory collapsed. Excess packed corn moved there during repairs, overloading floors and walls, smashing Blany cases and littering debris with tin cans. No corn is lost, damage limited to structure and cases.
Pittsburg May 1 John Rinaman aged 47 committed suicide at the county home insane ward after ten years of hourly attempts to end his life. He freed himself from a straightjacket, fashioned a rope from shirt strings, and hanged himself from a window top, death apparent when attendants returned.
The Sheldon State Bank, formerly called in November 2003, pays a 43 percent dividend to depositors. Prospects of an additional about 25 percent depend on Supreme Court decisions on dating of preferred debt claims denied by Ridge Gaynor. Three percent of the dividend came from a compromise with old stockholders of the former Sheldon bank.
Des Moines May 8 The Presbyterian general assembly received telegrams from the Cyberlean assembly at Decatur asking if Presbyterians would unite under the 104 standard abrogating additions to the faith. The church replied they will unite under the old standard but deny abrogating new features. Rev Frank Mathis and Walter Pardue of Clarion preach evangelistic revival at Lake Mills Winnebago county. After ten days of preaching an invitation led to over 100 conversions on a magic night.
The city of Waterton and its board of health seek an injunction against the Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railway to stop filling the cut‑off above Sans Souci. High waters have flooded LANDS behind Sans Souci park and caused odor and germ concerns as river water enters city pipes. City engineers survey the waterway to determine required width and ensure it remains open. The Cascaden building, formerly Blix Poultry Co on West Park and Commercial, may be razed for safety due to fire damage and to protect pedestrians. Debris from the site caused foul odors and threatened services until cleaning is completed.
Matt E O Keefe of Waterloo son of Mr and Mrs T O Keefe and brother of Dr J J O Keefe has been honored by appointment to the medical staff of St Joseph hospital at Omaha A college of medicine graduate he was selected from top graduates praised for his studies and work A banquet followed at Paxton ham with 39 Bradmites present O Keefe was the only layman at the festivities he returned to Waterloo while Dr J B E O Keefe attended a state medical society meeting in Des Moines
Major Frank R. Fisher of the Fifty third infantry LN G received a letter from an unknown individual threatening to shoot him. The missive is believed from a member of the Ona Fellow lodge of which Fisher heads. The letter’s contents are secret pending an investigation by post authorities and secret service. The writer’s motive is unknown.
Independence Bulletin Journal reports Mrs. J. N. Barnard, an agent for a New York juvenile asylum, took an adopted boy from his school after a disputed guardianship. Felix Brooks had obtained a warrant. the boy chose to return to the asylum, with all parties awaiting a decision.
In line with rotation Dr Fred W Powers of Waterloo will be elected president at the next board meeting in Waterloo on July 10. He will succeed Dr R E Conniff of Sioux City who retires in January. A Davenport district member will fill the subsequent vacancy. A brief state house session approved a committee to investigate alleged cheating by Keokuk medical college students on a state certificate exam. Keokuk marks will be delayed pending the inquiry. Dr Evans of Chicago to speak on Consumption at Waterloo Chautauqua the same day.
Fort Dodge youth Fred Mullan, missing for about a month, came back Tuesday and earned his parents forgiveness for his unusual actions. His family will visit Sioux City then head west to Washington state and later Minnesota where his father works as a locomotive engineer. The motive remains undisclosed though rumors of a girl linger.
Maquoketa Excelsior reports the Fifty third Iowa National Guard will march from Dubuque to Maquoketa June 28 to July 2, with accommodation for free camp grounds and water. Troops arrive Saturday afternoon, drill and ceremonies draw crowds, and a significant local food and forage bill is expected. Dr J G Bickley travels to Chicago for his son Carl’s graduation and upcoming marriage in Germany. The Waterline master horseshoes plan to close shops Saturday at 5 PM.
J A Gilmore, former receiver of the Property Mutual Insurance association, deposits reveal checks issued and protected, lists payments to Wyward Phoerson Otto Quick and T W Purech, with court liquidation orders. The report notes no compensation for Gilmore and advisers butับ a reasonable sum for services. the document includes a detailed voucher total of 680.55 and notes community updates about residents, farming, and local events.
Boston May 18 In the house of representatives Representative Wittum Beverly urged against a change in the liquor law saying self respected members dislike receiving five postals daily and home intrusion with special delivery letters to vote on temperance measures He charged lobbyists and the female contingent of the bureau with making goo goo eyes at the liquor committee The house voted against Vittum and against the temperance push
Alexander Bete, who attacked Henry Clay Frick during the 1892 Homestead Strike, was released today after serving 14 of a 23 year sentence. He left for St. Louis and Pittsburgh. May 18.
In New York on May 18 a $10,000 automobile was stolen from Broadway while owner J. J. Clarke briefly left the vehicle in a restaurant. The thief grabbed the car containing $2400 in bonds, script and other papers and drove away.
Thirteen mourners at a Teschen grave were killed by a lightning strike today with twenty others severely burned. The incident occurred during a funeral in Austria North Silesia. Cleveland report notes indictments by a grand jury against President Harry Norvell and thirteen City Fee Delivery Co. directors for violating the Valentine amti trust law.
A British torpedo boat capsized during the night off the port. Seven crew members were drowned. The incident is reported from the area as authorities search for survivors and assess the cause of the mishap.
Townsfolk and visitors are listed with relatives and trips from May weekend. Names include Sweet of Waverly visiting Jungblut, Marthe Wynhoff of Waterloo visiting her parents, Louise Leege from Waterloo visiting with her mother, and various residents traveling to Socorro New Mexico and Waterloo for events. Engineering, business, and local happenings mix with social calls and upcoming changes in local commerce and leadership.
Maurice Rothchilds, Chicago merchant, was arrested in Charles City for exceeding Waterloo’s speed limit. He paid a $25 fine and continued toward Minneapolis with a party that included Oscar Meyer of Chicago. The auto trip began in Chicago and proceeded through Dubuque to Waterloo, with a 40 to 50 mph pace and a dusty arrival.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Sehiel celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary in a quiet observance. They note it was twenty years ago today Rev Father Neubel joined them in marriage. They describe a relocation of their home to make room for a modern house and express hope to celebrate a fortieth anniversary in Waterloo.
Ballinger writes of West Los Angeles Asquith receiving a letter from Bollinger in Los Angeles stating some easterners misunderstand depreciation after the quake. Bollinger says California property is misvalued. papers claim fifty cents on the dollar while actual prices show gains. Waterloo ties Bollinger to a longtime grocery business. family moved to California about two years ago.
J W Miller returned from Hannibal Missouri with the body of John C G Ruvane a brother in law who was accidentally killed by a train last Friday The identity confusion arose from a printer s tear bearing the name Corey The interment occurred in Hannibal yesterday afternoon.
In Central City Kentucky on May 18 Raymond and James Yeats, sons of Mr and Mrs Sidney Yeats, ate berries found with hidden nuts in fruit. Both boys were taken ill and described as in critical condition by physicians. Police and local authorities are investigating the incident.
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