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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
5
A wreck near Contich six miles southeast of Antwerp involved the Antwerp Express colliding with a pilgrims train at fifty miles per hour. Cars telescoped and ground to pieces, leaving about fifty dead and over one hundred injured. Contich station became a morgue as surgeons, clergy, and soldiers aided the injured amid a scene of horror.
In New York Mae S Wood’s divorce suit against Senator Platt faltered as key letters were challenged. Frank P Platt testified he compared originals to copies and burned most letters, denying any marriage references. The case was dismissed and Wood arrested on perjury charges with $5,000 bail.
Robert C. P. Holmes purchasing agent for Commonwealth Edison was found dead with garrotter marks in a downtown alley. His valuables were taken. In Harrisburg, William J. Bryan spent an hour between trains, meeting with defeated Bryan men after the Democratic state convention.
About ten settle strike negotiations in Cleveland began at noon with state arbitration board President Dupont and Municipal Traction company leaders present. Both sides reportedly see peaceful settlement likely and a partial agreement already reached, with minor details to settle. No violence reported to police.
War veterans from the old Secunditiade regiments gather in Vicksburg to mark the forty fifth anniversary of the Vicksburg assault. They tour the national cemetery where 17,000 comrades lie buried and visit Grant's headquarters. Tomorrow they assemble for reminiscences, patriotic music, and talks by prominent speakers.
South Bend Indiana May 21 Sudden loss of control sent a 45 horsepower touring car off the road four miles from the city and down a steep embankment injuring six occupants. E R Wills secretary of the American Trust Co and Samuel Leeper president of the American Trust Co were seriously hurt along with Samuel Good real estate broker Samuel Lentz coal dealer John Ellsworth dry goods merchant and B H Gerard chauffeur all injured with varying seriousness.
A May storm in Albia, Iowa, spawned a tornado that wrecked the Grant school. J. M. Taylor was killed when debris fell on him. Pupils and teachers escaped injury as the town faced the disaster.
Butte Montana May 21 heavy losses of sheep reported from Devison county by the blizzard that began yesterday. Snow two feet deep on the level. Kansas Salina May 21 Mrs Fred Grothé killed and several injured as a tornado struck Lincoln last night. Clay Center May 21 report from Green says two tornadoes passed through the county killing three and causing damage.
New London May 21 Circumstances since the finding of Mrs Carrie Shaw's body in Hortonville mill pond indicate she committed death by own action due to family troubles. The body was not mutilated as first reported. Charles Abrams, accused of murder, says he is confident of release.
A 15 pound explosive wrecked a Harlem branch New York New Haven and Hartford bridge at Baychester near the Harlem river. The under construction span twisted and the structure was virtually wrecked. An earlier failed attempt targeted the same railroad abroad yesterday. The Philadelphia firm building the bridge has faced ongoing labor troubles.
Washington May 21. Capitol officials say Congress will not adjourn before Wednesday May T and may extend to June 1. Unsettled major measures and ongoing conference on the public buildings bill create doubt about finishing this week.
San Francisco May 21 David Sheehan, famed for deserting the army eleven times, faces fifteen years in the United States military prison. The proceedings label him the army’s most notorious deserter to date. Vanderbilt Divorce Case Advances in New York
Joe Schiss greeted the morning on the ground as 25 people sought fish at home, yet he maintains there is fish available. If his promise holds, the Reporter torée will soon be eating fish in a few days.
A busy two day program at the State Congregational Association drew a large crowd of prominent clergymen and delegates. Dr. O. O. Smith reported on industrial conditions, and Rev. E. S. Carr outlined church visits in the state. Sessions featured papers on Sunday school cooperation, adult Bible classes, and mission work, with discussions on constitutional revisions and regional districting. A Cedar Rapids meeting was tentatively set for the next session.
A disputed baseball game between Kewanee and Waterloo was forfeited due to wet grounds. Waterloo was awarded the win under league rules after the May 12 game at Quincy had been called. Attendance figures and standings in the league were reported, with Waterloo showing strong showings at home and preparing for upcoming games.
In Washington on May 20 Senator Allison and Dolliver led Senate action to keep and increase post office appropriations for Iowa towns. Increases were approved for Council Bluffs Davenport Denison and other cities, with some cuts likely to be restored in conference. Roosevelt has asked for a White House conference on pending legislation as Allison drafts a flexible financial plan.
John Murphey dies in Dewar aged 70, hours after his daughter Mrs. I. B. Metcalf was laid to rest in Barclay Catholic church. Funeral set for Friday at 5:09 from his home with services at 10, burial in Barclay cemetery. Survivor wife Mary McGlaughlt and siblings noted. two daughters Mrs. Metcalf and Mrs. Schmitt. Debut obituary details Ireland-born, long Ohio residence, farm life, and relocation to Dubuque for care. Butter and egg market summary appended with Chicago prices.
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