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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1908

Page

5

Thaw to Stay Longer Decision on Thaw Release

Justice Morehauser ruled Thaw remains insane and should not be discharged. The court upheld commitment to Matteawan and slated continued custody with possible transfer only after further proceedings. Thaw gave an interview praising his lawyers and commenting on Jerome’s cross examination. News details note July cotton prices and export commitments alongside church assembly topics in Kansas City.

Marschall Dustice White Mains Matteawon Asylum White Thaw Graham Morehauser Jer Sult Alan Ehd Jerome

Waverly Shot In Leb Rifle Accident

Herman Weberking, 23, of Waverly, was shot in the leg when a loaded 22 caliber rifle given by his grandson discharged at the Weberking home on the Barclay road, 14 miles east of Waterloo. The bullet damaged bone but doctors expect no serious outcome unless complications arise. The accident occurred about 4 pm Sunday while they were gopher hunting. The younger man had loaded the weapon and handed it to his father unknowingly.

Bolle Weberking Mondey Moarnig Herman Weberking Waterloo Barclay Road Herman Webarking Waverly

May Lose Both Eyes Frank Wade in charity case

Frank Wade a 55 year old farm laborer from Cedar Falls sought eye treatment after being shot in the left eye while near a lake at Albert Lea. With two shots embedded in the eye he travels to Waterloo and Mason City for care but lacks funds. Dr. Sage volunteers aid, but Wade may lose both eyes. He has no home, charity to cover rest, and a temporary board arrangement is arranged. The report notes his precarious condition and this city hospital care. The piece also mentions other brief items about royal visits and a local execution display plan.

Frank Wade Mason City Waterloo Presbyterian Hospital Funde F. C. Sage Kingman Kilngaman Albert Lea Wade Cedar Falls Sage Edward Agusta Fitkin Kiing

Marriage of Anna and Helie Reported False

Paris May 25 Associated Press reports that Mme Anna Gould and Prince Helie de Sagan plan civil and Protestant weddings in France under a separation of property regime. The Gould family opposition has been withdrawn with bans set for publication next Sunday and a wedding two weeks later.

Paris Cachard Mme Anna Gould Tartlaga Prince Helie de Sagan Associated Press Today Hoboken Ava America France Boni Bans Boni de Castellans Mme. Gould Tre Sagan Ig George Gould Bent

Knights Templar Grand Conclave Held in Erie Pa

Prominent Knights Templar leaders converge on Erie for the fifty fifth annual grand commandery conclave with receptions, decorations, parades, and installations planned. Visitors from Philadelphia Pittsburgh Reading Scranton and other cities will attend three days of events including automobile trips boat rides and a grand reception. New officers to be elected and installed during Wednesday session.

Keystone Commonwealth Philadelphia Pittsburg Reading Scranton Knights ,Templar Grand Commandery Ita Solomon Erie Templars

Tragic Love Affair Ends in Suicide In Waterloo

Seventeen year old Bessie Cotter of Waterloo took poison in her sister’s home after a recent quarrel over a love affair. She died within 45 minutes. She lived in the city all her life and worked at Waterloo Skirt and Garment company. Funeral planned at Grace Methodist Church. Also, four streetcar men confessed to dynamiting acts in Cleveland, as police say more arrests will follow.

Bessie Carter Dedrrce Cotter Cérballe Pir Milas Bessie Reg. Hattong Fowler Street Nellie Cotter Bessie Nelle Nellie Neliie Mrs. Hartong Fred Hartong Bestvale Beasle Mae Cotter Watterloo Waterloo Skirt and Garment Company Charles Fred Barton Grace Methodist Church E. Dull Fairview Cleveland Rantormen

Pickett at Winthrop Faces Mixed Reception in Speech

Special report from Winthrop on Saturday evening shows Chas. E. B. Pickett delivering a congress candidacy address to a sizable enthusiastic crowd despite threatening weather. Debate centered on his affiliations with Sweat, progressives in the west, Jena, and the coat faction, with attendees unable to decide whom he truly supports.

Winthrop Chas. EB. Pickett Congress Ade Vareks B.'E. Sweat Progress Ves Jena

Man Killed by Bolt on Highway in May County

Patrick Brannon a wealthy farmer from 414 miles north of New Hampton was struck dead by lightning while riding a horse and buggy to buy hay. The horse and buggy were found undamaged a short distance away. Brannon left a wife six brothers and five sisters all residing nearby and the body showed burns to the left shoulder and arm. The event occurred around 9 pm on a night that followed a daytime search by his wife who found him.

New Hampton Patrick Brannon Here Brannon Ferther

Henderson Dies After Long Illness at 86

Richard H Henderson longtime steamboat captain and Parkersburg resident died at 86 after a yearlong illness. Born in Lowden County Virginia he lived in the city 25 years, survived by twelve children including seven sons and five daughters, and two brothers Thomas and Horace. Funeral arrangements are set for Wednesday led by Reverend George W Hinkle from 315 Randolph.

Richard. H. Henderson Lowden Virginia BEC Ohie Parkersburg W. Va Marter Mr. Henderson Stev George W. Hinkle Randolph

One Thousand Mile Drive to Tucunicar New Mexico

Winthrop May 26 Special reports P Ferguson has started for a long drive to Tucunicar New Mexico with a one crew rig. Weather permitting he expects to complete the trip in thirty days an interesting run. Joliet May 25 George Woodruff youngest national bank president in the United States born May 25 at twenty seven He is Yale Law graduate admitted to the bar in Connecticut and Illinois in 1903. He became assistant cashier then vice president in 1904 and president January 1 last year.

Winthrop P. Ferguson Tucunicar New Mexico Joliet George Woodruff First Nationnal Bank Woodruff National Bank United States Yale University Law School Connecticut Sinois First National Bank

Flood Ravages Dallas and Oklahoma Rail Lines

A severe Trinity River flood causes seven deaths, displaces hundreds in Dallas across West Dallas. Bridges washed out on Texas and Pacific and Santa Fe lines disrupt traffic. Telegraph and telegraphic links cut westward. Oklahoma faces widespread damage and standstill rail traffic.

Texas Foun Calos Huburba Trinity River West Dallas Taxag and Pacific Dragos Waco Kheown Texas and Pacific Santa Fe Trafic Datlan Tire Continental Gin Company

Quayle Elected Bishop on Tenth Ballot in Maryland

William A. Quayle of Chicago was elected bishop on the tenth ballot at the Methodist Episcopal general conference in Baltimore. The vote tally showed 428 needed for a choice with Quayle receiving 432. The session also considered reorganizing church education and related boards. Separately, the French cruiser Leon Gambetta arrived in Dover with President Fallhevoy aboard, amid a celebratory reception, and the Clyde liner Seminole was reported ashore near Point Pleasant, New Jersey.

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