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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1908

Page

4

Convention Hall Seating Plans For Republican National Convention

Chicago May 25 Arrangements near completion for the Republican National Convention to assemble in Chicago. Coliseum seating sized for 11 270 with grass sound deadening aisles and dished front rows. Headquarter offices opened under Harry S New and Elmer Dover for staging, with chair purchases and press facilities arranged.

Chicago Harry S. New Indianapolis Coliseum Elmer Dover Mark Hanna New Ted National National Committee McKinley Ghigago

Wife Murderer on Trial in Harrison Marsh Case

Whittemore is arraigned before Judge Blair for the murder of his wife in the Harrison marsh mystery. The victim, Mrs Whittemore, was found submerged near Harrison after Christmas, identity delayed until a sister of the deceased recognized her. Jealousy and family troubles fueled the case as authorities pursued clues and the husband faced trial.

Jersey City Dore Harrison Whittemore Deag New York Albany Kent Brooklyn Sens Sone

Jury Divided in Second Trial for Ack Hale Murder Case

In Bristol, Tennessee Blountville circuit court readies Ack Hale for a second trial over the murder of 18 year old Lillie Davis and the shooting death of her brother Irby Davis. Witness Mise Davis was the sole eye witness to the killings. The first trial ended in a hung jury with eight voting for hanging and three for imprisonment. Earlier testimony showed the victim had been assaulted before the fatal shot. Roy Hale and Hick Hale are named in connection with the broader family case.

Belator Tonn Ack Hyle Lowé Davis Bristol Hast Hill Cemetery Hero Blountville Ack Hale Lillia Davi East Hill J Ack Hale Miss Davis Lillie Davis Irby Davis Roy Hale Hick Hale Roy Ween West Colorado Davis John BE. McRaverts Wise County Virginia

Murder mystery in New Hampshire case and divorcing rumor

The article details a contentious case involving Mrs. Whittemore missing after a quarrel with her husband and rumors she planned to leave. Authorities allege he killed her, shipped her trunk, and wrote a letter to her sister claiming she had departed. Inquest hints the body may have been placed in a marsh while life persisted briefly. The suspect maintains innocence as neighbors relay domestic strain and travel plans.

Whittemers

Logal Markets Today Mixed cattle and hog prices steady

Waterloo May 25 the Logal markets show mixed cattle with little change from last week and firm fat cattle bids. Hog prices slide with tops at 5.00 and lighter weights around 4.70 to 4.95 while poultry remains listed in brief terms.

Waterloo Ceeeaee Springera

Quietdale Angus Stock Sale Highlights Waterlooo Event

H. J. Hess of Orange township consigns 47 head of Polled Angus from Quietdale stock farm for a Thursday sale at Waterloo. Families include Blackbirds Brita Prides and Queen Mothers with 1 to 6 year olds. Sale led by Col. Wm. Holland assisted by Silas Igo, with strong breeder notoriety and expected turnout from cattlemen nationwide.

H. J. Hess Orange Township Waterloo Quietdale Hess Gus Des‘Moines Minneapolis Kansas City Chicago Col Wm. Holland Silas Igo

Death of Margaret Balheim in LaPorte

Margaret Balheim formerly Margaret Anton, the eldest Balheim daughter, died at 6:00 pm after six weeks with pleurisy. Survived by four sisters and three brothers. funeral at Laporte on Tuesday at 3:00 pm with family attendance expected. Local relatives include Mesdames Lida Kulp and Chas Miller.

Birs Margaret Balheim Margaret Ton Balheim Mesdames Lida Kulp Chas. Miller Laporte Freeport Iher Bedalde Jon

Local notes and trades in Dunkerton May report

May entries show Spencer Magee and John Grinnell painting Frank Stae bel’s house while Lyne Atkins works for Tommy at 40 cents per rod. Butter price for April 29 cents. seed corn sold at 4.34 cents per pound. Debris of funds noted amid bank payouts. Sundry local games and health ads appear including Foley’s Kidney Cure. Mrs Frank Canton returns from Marion Ohio.

Spencer Magee John Grinnell Frank Staebel Lyne Atkins Tommyatettann Ed. Hess Dawar Incre Om A. Ortner and Sons Tom Lanigan Jesup Dewar

Pickett Gaining Fast In Third Iowa District Contest

Campaign reports from Pickett headquarters across every county in the Third Iowa district predict he will carry all but one county in the district. Supporters say his extensive tour and speeches have impressed voters and his literature has reached almost every obtainable name, signaling strong backing for the Waterloo candidate.

Pickett Iowa Blackhawk Congress Charles Pickett Waterloo Burton B. Sweet Waverly Pall

Waterloo horses enter races at Iowa state fair

Several Waterloo horses are listed for the Iowa state fair races August 22 to 29 with entries including Ansel Axworthy Nunda Lady Agile Mona Belle Raymond F Lady Hart and Miss Beulah Wiley. J M McLaughlin G J Thomas and others are noted as owners or drivers in various divisions and stakes.

Waterloo Ansel Axworthy Axworthy Joe Nelaughlin Charley Todd Bik. c Todd Joe McLaughlin Nunda B. m Woodford Wilkes G. J. Thomas B. G Jerney Wilkes the Merchants Lady Hart Joco Raymond F Hb. A Jersey Wilkes Arret Capitol Hill

Chicago Grain and Livestock Markets Report May 23 Expert note

Chicago grain and livestock markets report mixed results with wheat and corn pricing and hog cattle and sheep receipts. The text notes May 23 reports with fluctuating prices and daily receipts, including hogs and cattle shifts and forecasted tomorrow totals.

Chicago Tig Ig Bey

Factory accident leaves worker with crushed foot

George R. Willams suffered a severe foot crush at the Herrick refrigerator factory on Saturday while moving a crate of glass. He received immediate treatment but his injury is serious and will keep him laid up for a long time.

George R. Willams Herrick Flo Will Hint

Waterloo Lightweight Triumph at Raymond Field

The Waterloo lightweights defeated Raymond on home grounds Sunday afternoon. Through seven innings the score showed 24 to 5 in favor of Waterloo, implying a stronger showing by the visitors. Batteries: Waterloo Keegan and Tippey. Raymond Schmitt and Schmitt. Wm Wetherington, formerly Reporter circulation manager, announces he has joined the Herald in nearby Bellingham, Wash.

Cyclones Hudson Waterloo Cyclones Sgoals Gillen Schitzman Arnold Fergeman Watters A. Schutzman BH. Fergeron Indngs Waterloo Raymond Vistors Keegan Tippey S¢hmitt Schmitt Wm., Wethert Reporter The Herald Hellingham Wash

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