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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
5
A mine explosion at Radbod in Hamma West Phila Germany traps four hundred workers. About seventy rescued, most injured, one dead. Shaft No 2 holds around 150, believed doomed. Thirty-five bodies recovered by 4:00 pm. rescue prospects for the remaining 340 is hopeless.
Buffalo New York November 13 a gasoline launch towing a clinker boat with ten Chinamen broke on a breakwater of the harbor today and six Chinamen drowned. Other items report a man named Busker in Freeport cutting his throat after the death of his daughter, industrial education exhibits in Atlanta, and a river improvement meeting in Huntsville.
Denver reports the American Federation of Labor executive council announced no fight between Socialists and their opponents at the federation convention. The statement characterizes participation in the recent national campaign as a distinct victory for the socialist cause, a leading feature of the annual meetings with President Gompers noted in the coverage.
In Memphis on November 12, a sharp clash over night riders dominated the cotton convention as fiery denunciations met strong defences. President Jordan repeatedly urged order and quiet, calming the crowd after a sensational opening dispute.
Hot Springs Virginia November 12 1908 President elect Taft today gathered the most extensive coterie of statesmen and politicians near him since election. Included were Vice President elect Sherman national committeeman William L Ward from New York Representative Burton of Cleveland Senators Bourne of Creseger Barkett of Nebraska and Scott of West Virginia and others.
Nashville news reports ex-sheriff John D. Sharpe arrested on murder and aiding abetting charges in connection with the shooting of Senator Carmack last Monday. Authorities say Sharpe was seen with two Cooper men shortly before the killing.
Nashville reports witnesses were called before the grand jury to probe the killing of Senator Carmack by Robin Cooper. Dr Eve, attending Cooper, said the young man was not yet out of danger.
Laporte Ind November 12 court adjourned for lunch as two of ten tentatively accepted jurors in the Gimness murder case were excused leaving four vacancies to be filled from the fourth special center.
Embassy searches London hospitals for Edward P. Fitch of Council Bluffs Iowa missing since September. He had gone to London for a health operation. family has heard nothing. Nearby items note a gun death in Memphis and health updates on China’s emperor and Washington officials. Market reports from Chicago and Minneapolis show grain and flour movements and export activity with varied crop outlooks. Additional item mentions Rev Sipho F Rederus taking a pastorate in Parley.
Five hundred twenty two Ling County men spoiled ballots by marking against presidential candidates or marking wrong spots, losing their right to vote. Many voters misunderstood that they should vote for presidential electors only, with crosses opposite Taft or Bryan and none against electors. Other items note Christ Church Choir directorchange and Waterloo Pride and Poverty event.
A catastrophic explosion in Excelsior Powder Company glazing room near Dodson south of Kansas City toppled a Southern passenger train, killing a worker and injuring about thirty five, mostly lightly from glass. Property loss is estimated at $25,000. cause of the blast remains undetermined. Mrs. J. B. McDonough of Fort Scott is seriously hurt.
Postmaster General Meyer announces a 16.9 million dollar postal deficit for the year ending June 30 and urges Congress to establish a special parcel post limited to rural routes. He claims it would reduce the deficit and make rural delivery self sustaining, benefiting farmers and country merchants.
Marshalltown Ia Nov 12 Special Fire at 1030 this morning totally destroyed the school house at Gilman in this county The pupils left the building without a panic and none were harmed The fire was caused by two defective fuse wires The loss to 4000 insurance 2500
Marshalltown Iowa reports Alfred Goodin former Story county sheriff and prominent Nevada citizen was found dead in his bed at the soldiers' home this morning. The brief note also mentions Luxburg Prince William Alexander’s health and Missouri tremors near Sedalia with no damage recorded.
Charles G. King aged 48 and tied to two indictments faced the court on Thursday after pleading guilty to aiding and assisting a prisoner escape. He received a ten year indeterminate sentence to Fort Madison, with parole conditions guiding his release. King, a leader in the July Fourth failed delivery plot, has relatives in Moline Illinois. The court denied clemency, noting laws limit its discretion in sentencing.
Names of residents traveling for business visits in Iowa and neighboring states and a major court appeal. Sizable weather note describes a bleak November day with light snow flurries and a 23 degree high. several local figures and firms mentioned in travel plans and legal actions. The Anquith case to the supreme court on a commission sale dispute is noted, with district court proceedings described and judge Kepford’s pending decision.
R. G McCormick was assaulted Wednesday at a barn on GIUH Street while a horse thief tried to steal animals from Al D. Strickler's property at Bluff Street. A blow to the stomach halted the theft, two stolen horses were found in an alley, and the suspect fled. Police investigated but offered no lead to the thief. Fire and other local items follow.
A broken rail east of Rochester causes the New York Central Twentieth Century Limited to derail. Three Pullman coaches topple, but remarkably no passengers are badly hurt as sleepers scramble from berths, many only in their night robes. Wrecking crew arrives quickly to clear tracks.
A passenger train on the Bessemer and Lake Erie railroad derailed five miles north of here last night while traveling at forty miles an hour. Over one hundred passengers escaped with slight injuries and bruises. Butler and Pasov are mentioned in connection with the incident.
New Orleans reports the engineer and conductor of the Great Northern line were arrested after the collision at Littlewood Station on the New Orleans and Northeastern railroad. Eight people died and many were injured. a thorough investigation will be conducted into the wreck.
The Rev Robert Carroll longtime pastor of Flint Baptist church will move to Arcadia Texas with his family for health reasons and farm interests. A farewell sermon will be preached and a large reception planned at Walnut Street Baptist Church two weeks after the preceding Sunday. The article notes a winter storm with freezing temperatures and early snow.
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