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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1908

Page

5

Germany and France in a Diplomatic Deadlock Over Casa Blanca Incident

Paris reports a strained relation as Germany resists France's stance on the Casa Blanca incident. France refuses to apologize and Cabinet unity favors a conciliatory exit plan. Rumors say Ambassador von Badein may be recalled. France awaits Germany's reply to a diplomatic formula endorsed as a fair basis for settlement. Russia and Britain back France's position.

Paris Germany France Prince von Badelin Cambon Herr von Schoey Selmnén Prince von Rado- Jin M._Cambon Russia Britain

Regrets Sought Over Violence Against German Officials

Berlin voices regret demand after Casa Blanca fracas. Foreign office states any inquiry hinges on France yielding a formal apology for violence against German consular staff. Without such expression, negotiations falter and arbitration cannot proceed.

Berlin Germany Casa Blanca Foreign Office Baldao France Casa Bianca Donoy

Taft Bryan telegrams greet presidential transition

Lincoln Neb Nov 5 W J Bryan sent Taft a telegram offering congratulations and best wishes for his administration Taft replied graciously thanking Bryan for the cordial message and good wishes Cincinnati Nov 5 Taft thanked Bryan for the congratulatory telegram with courtesy and sincerity

Lincoln, Neb W. J. Bryan W. H. Taft William J. Bryan Taft Cincinnati Bryan

Quarantined Home Fire Damages Kaplin Residence

A morning fire at 234 Hast Park avenue damaged the kitchen and roof of Isaac Kaplin’s frame house after a chimney ignited the upper story. Two occupants escaped unharmed while the 18 month old child, recently quarantined for diphtheria, remained uninjured. The blaze began around 6:90. A.C. Smith Drug Co. noted in West 4th Street records.

Isaac Kaplin Hast Park Avenue Chimmney East Side West Park Agehué Central West Side Joe Kaplin

Returns All for Blackhall From 443 to 2310

Taft leads county races with large pluralities across offices including auditor Rainbow and treasurer Bentley. National and state tickets show Taft surpassing Bryan, with detailed county results for Auditor, Treasurer, Sheriff, Recorder, Superintendent, and Coroner, plus Board of Supervisors by district. Conductor Flynn resumes freight service after leave, guiding a special eight-car train of packing house products from Kouth.

Taft James Rainbow Hayward Morrow Cunninghham Byers Miller Riggs Congress Pickett Blott Fickett Feely Bentley Hentley Voy Oles Keane Shores Caldwell Plurality Phinney Philips Aolamoeore Waterbury Veeb Nestor Waterbury Barber Peek Tae Nee Nes Sehenk Barber's Pty Board OF Supervisors Firat Boomer Vere Reessecees Finch Bonmer Rownd Ahive Wyth Opees Virden Vetrie Johnson Staves Wets Seas Johnson Tretperaee Fern Kyle Kouth

Maryland 5 for Taft by slender line summarized

Maryland reports a slender Taft plurality with unofficial returns showing a lead near 220 votes, but officials say the final count will take days. Across Washington and Ohio and other states, Taft leads vary, with Washington forecasting a large majority and Ohio showing Republican gains alongside party wins in governor and legislature races. A mix of local notices and ads follows, including pension talks and car promos in Iowa.

Baltimore Maryland Seattle State of Washington Cosgrove Ankeny

Taft Victory Leads 327 Electoral Votes Over Bryan

A historical tally shows Taft with 327 electoral votes, a majority of 17 over Bryan. The article details a fatal kerosene explosion at a Waterloo area home, burning Fred W. Brandes and injuring his wife and two children, with rapid medical response from Waterloo doctors and a dramatic struggle for survival until 7:50 p.m.

Taft Bryan

Fred W Brandes dies. longtime Washburn area settler and dealer

Fred W Brandes born March 25 1887 in Cook County Winds moved from Denver to buy Delegar general store at Washburn two years ago. He married Catherine Brinker in Mt Vernon 1893 and had two children Clara and Arthur. Survived by brothers Louis John H Gedar Falls and sisters Dura Paul Minnie Barding, with funeral Saturday from his Washburn home to Worthington and burial in Falrotesy.

Bremer County Denver Delegardelle Washburn Brandes Ceri Fred W. Brandes Cooks County Winds Ptd Qargirs Conrad Garo Five Brandes Blackhawk Mt Vernon Township Fred Brandes Wan Mt Vernon Mize Catherine Brinker Waterloo Mt. Vernon Lorn Clara Arthur H. A. Brandes Broadway Louis Brandes Mt. Vernon Township John H. Brandes Gedar Falls Dura Paul Gedar Palis Minnie Barding Jnneagile Wilhoia

Deaths of Bank Leader George Weary and Baker Gustav Boldt

In Sioux City George Weary president of the Iowa State National ann died in hospital after an intestinal trouble operation. In Dubuque Gustav Boldt prominent confectioner and baker died in his sleep from angina pectoris after a brief illness.

Sioux City George Weary Iowa State National Ann West Dubuqus, Nev Guatave H. Boldt

Former Waterloo resident Mrs Galbraith dies in Fresno

Word reached the city Thursday of the death of Mrs. Robert Galbraith, a former Waterloo resident, who left eight years ago with her husband and two sons. Death followed an operation in a Fresno hospital. Survived by husband, two sons, and her mother Mrs. Belle Sweetzer of Te. Funeral held in Predno last Tuesday. news arrived in Cedar Falls Thursday.

Bresny Calle Robert Galbraith Waterloo Fresno Galbraith Miners Central Southern Pacific Texas

Bryan Reflects On Defeat And Public Service

Lincoln Neb Nov 5 Mr Bryan speaks after defeat saying he cannot analyze all causes of the Republican victory yet praises reforms in the Democratic platform including campaign finance publicity Senate selection by popular vote anti monopoly labor legislation tariff revision and bank depositors protection He commends the national committee and adds he gave his best effort for victory He expresses gratitude for Democratic support over twelve years and vows to serve willingly in private life God requires only effort to improve opportunities.

Lincoln Neb Bryan National Committee Vateva

Dr Jerger to Be Benedict Waterloo Bride Chooses Chicago

Waterloo physician Dr J A Jerger will wed Dr Mina Grace Etagana of Chicago on November 17 at St Ambrose church Chinage. The ceremony begins at 4 39 pm with Rev Parley and Pather Forkentrack assisting. A wedding dinner follows at Syde Parle hotel and a reception will be held.

Waterloo Wilf Chicago Tsand J. A. Jerger Mina Grace Etagana St. Ambrose Church Chinage Parley Pather Forkentrack Wil Pertform Syde Parle Hotel Wilbus ¥. Hangans Chicago Telephant Company Sha University of Imais St. Luke's Hospital Women’s Hospital Winnetka Canatorium Chicago Medical Society American Kiedlcaj Association

Taft Leads in Missouri With Narrow Electoral Margin

Early returns from mining precincts fail to resolve Missouri results. Taft leads Bryan by 87 votes in unofficial totals, with Hadley ahead for governor by about 15,148 votes. Republican state committee cites Taft at a 999 vote edge pending full counts. Legislature control unclear, Senate may lean Democratic, House contested. Lt. Gov. McKinley may win Republican primary per latest notes.

St. Lowe, Nav Missouri Tift Bryan Dredtnate Yetirna Ona Othat Axneily Taft Hadley Governue T. Louis Ailssing Morgan Republican State Committee Roogarvelt Parker McKinley Hag Hig Richard C. Revens Stone Haw St. Louis Kanan City

Water loo items mix in passing notes and events

The column records a blend of local happenings including a marriage license for John Cornelius and Susan Bakle, a funeral for Mrs Susana Barburger, evangelist J J Charles returning from Texas to start meetings, and typhoid cases in the Miller family. It notes real estate transfers in Laporte, and the delivery of a new Reo runabout for Ashley Dunham, chief of the Waterloo fire department.

Waterloo Misa Florence McIntyre Crosco John RB. Cornelius Susan 2. Bakle Loderabirg Maryland JJ. Reitzel Chigaso Susana Barburger Reitzel J. J. Charles Houston Texas Ben Sosperha West Fourth Street Nick Miller Overseer Kilngaman Whl Bement Frank Bowen Jefferton Street Misa Nion Walnut Paul Doyle Clara Waterbury J. R. Shoemateer M. B Waverly Woman's Home Missionary Society Cellar Falls H. B. Lichty Ashley Dunham

Winslow Seeks New Trial in Damage Suit Against Bullying Co

Fred H. Winslow sues Commercial Bullying Co for damages and asks for a new trial claiming trial error. Attorneys argue court erred in instructions and that the jury misunderstood how testimony was presented, yielding an inadequate verdict.

H. Winslow Plaintif Fred HK. Winslow

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