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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
5
A large crowd gathered in Indianapolis for the unveiling of the General Henry W. Lawton statue. President and prominent officials attended a parade and ceremony on May Day, with speakers praising Lawton’s service in the Philippines and enduring memory.
Richmond hosts the United Confederate Veterans gathering with a grand parade and the unveiling of Gen J E Stuart’s monument. Thousands of veterans, families, and supporters arrive as hotels fill and city crowds welcome the event with bands and flags.
May 3 memorial gun dedication held in Terrsville Connecticut honoring Dorence Atwater who preserved the wartime list of Andersonville dead. Miss Clara Barton, founder of the Red Cross, led or attended activities as part of the observance.
Washington Memorial Day ceremonies featured celemn and impressive rituals as business paused citywide and national departments observed the day. Separate events in New York and Pittsburg honored heroes, with notable speakers and a new statue unveiling for George B. Smith, "Pittsburg Phil."
President Roosevelt issues a proclamation creating a sixty foot wide reservation along the entire northern border of Mexico including California and the territories of Arizona and New Mexico. The aim is to suppress smuggling across the line. Private entries in portions needed for roads are reserved from operation of the order.
Colorado Springs reports record cold with heavy mountain snow overnight. Forecasters note unusual May snowfall blanketing peaks as residents adapt to rare spring winter conditions across central Colorado.
Canton reports a severe clash between provincial troops and rebels with a provincial victory. Rebels reportedly lost over a hundred men. Other items note the launch of the Alexandra turbine yacht for King Edward, detailing its size and features, plus township progress reports from Fox and Mt. Vernon noting enrollments, attendance, and staff remarks.
A Dec 18 1868 quotation by Gen Belknap reflects on the Civil War era. He recalls a nation mobilized for Union, the dawn of a new leader, and battles like Donelson and Shiloh. The passage ends with a dreamlike memory of tours, marches to Washington, and the death of the nation's chief.
The piece recalls aging veterans marching to honor the dead on Memorial Day. Despite gray heads and slower steps, their steadfast spirit remains. The flag is raised anew as they bear it proudly once more, paying tribute to fallen comrades and the nation’s memory.
San Francisco figures from Harbor Commissioner Statard show about forty thousand people idle due to current labor troubles. The survey highlights widespread joblessness tied to strikes and slow business activity across the city.
John Martinelli age six, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Martinelli, fell from a Waterloo to Chicago train near Julien while the rear door opened. He suffered a scalp cut but escaped serious injury. Freight crew found him walking toward Julien with corn and pebbles. he was taken aboard and taken to Waterloo where a doctor treated the wound. The Martinellis, en route from Riva Italy to Leadville Colorado, planned to continue to Colorado after a brief stay in Waterloo.
Iowa political scene swirled as rumors spread that Governor Cummins plans a 9 seat run for the U S Senate next year while Senator Allison’s future remains debated. Reports from Des Moines say friends favor his campaign to secure voter endorsement, though Allison backers insist no formal withdrawal has occurred. Observers note Allison’s improved health and strength boost supporters who expect him to run if his name is used in primaries. The Register and Leader hints at a Cummins campaign, while others doubt he would challenge Alison if the senator remains a candidate.
Shanghai on May 30 reports the famine has been broken after weeks of hunger causing hundreds of deaths and great suffering. Hot weather in the past month favored a better yield, though grapes remain scarce.
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