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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1908

Page

2

Debate on Gorv Cummins Senate bid and corporate ownership note

The Webster City Freeman-Tribune condemns the Waterloo Reporter for questioning Gov. Cummins’ 40,000 majority while praising the broader Republican view. It also dissects a New York Times piece noting U.S. railroad and industrial stocks are owned by about 2 million people, with widespread indirect ownership via banks and insurance.

Webster City Freeman-Tribune Gorv Taft Republican Party Iowa New York Thnes United States Jarga Gell Telephone Companies Bell Tuylos Tiniga Stampls Bell Telephone

Bonds Sold at Premium for Sioux City District

The city issued bonds totaling 244,600 to a Chicago firm at a 150 premium drawing 4 percent interest. Purchaser covers printing and legal expenses, officials praise terms compared with prevailing rates, saving thousands for the district. Commentary notes Muscatine, judge Bollinger, and broader German references alongside local sentiment.

Chicago Acted Sioux City JP Bo U

Jay's treaty era events and notable dates in history

A compact list of historical notes dated November 1 with events and births. Key items include Jay's treaty between the United States and Great Britain in 1794, Ferdinand de Lesseps born in 1805, Sarah Jane Staith a Confederate spy sentenced in 1867, Dickens in Boston in 1831, the New England Woman Suffrage Association formation in 1868, Boss Tweed's 1871 conviction, actor William J. Florence death in 1831, Gen. Don Carlos Buell death in 1898, and 1839 troop movements at Cage Town.

Ferdinand de Lessepa Suez Canal Domingo Elias Moran Sarah Jane Staith St. Louis Charles Dickens Boston New England Woman Suffrage Association Ju Na Ward Towe Boss" Tweed City Treasury New York William J. Florence Philadelphia Alvany N. Y Don Carlos Buell Cage Town

Birthday Tribute to Long Island Rail Road Leader Ralph Peters

Ralph Peters born Atlanta November 15 1853. He built a lifelong career in railroads, serving as secretary to Samuel M Felton then holding roles at street railways, western divisions, and major lines. In 1885 he joined New York and Newport Bridge company and later became vice president, then in 1905 was named president of the Long Island Railroad.

Ralph Peters Long Island Railroad United States Atlanta University of Georgia Samuel M. Felton Peters Attacis Pittsburg Cincinnati and

Labor World It 10 reports revived unions and labor strides

The Labor World It 10 notes revival of lead and slate unions in Wales, typographical unions in Barbados British Guiana and Trinidad, and Burlington Iowa railroad shops back to full operation. It cites New York child labor law, debates over farm wages, and strong AFL influence. compares wages in textiles and ironsteel. highlights Wyoming coal miners strike cross racial lines. Japan cotton mills employ mostly women with low pay and potential unions. shipyard boiler makers wages.

Wales Barbadoss British Guiana Trinidad Burlington Railroad Burlington Iowa New York Oklahoma Somainen United Brewery Workmen of America Jamaica West Indies American Federation of Labor Coopéra Edinburg Scotland Pennsylvania Italy France England United States Wyoming Oriantala Americana Itihr Japan Boiler Makera

Murder Trial of Enrique De Lara Shocks New York

The six teen year old Enrique De Lara faces a murder trial for killing Arturo Ascancio a Santo Domingo priest found dying in Central Park on September 11. De Lara confessed after questioning, claims motive tied to depravity, and moved with the priest to New York on a pleasure trip. He previously attempted suicide at the Tombs and is among the citys youngest murder defendants.

New York Enrique de Lara Arturo Ascancion Santo Domingo Central Park di Lara Reading France England Germany Be Lara

Local Trades Wages and Pay Rates Listed

A fragment lists various trades and their pay rates per hour or unit, including electricians at 37 cents, lathe workers at 80 cents, machinists at 11 cents, and blacksmiths at 1.23 dollars, with foundrymen at 1.02 dollars. The text resembles an old union wage table with miscellaneous figures.

Ecalkers Sersy Makers

Beautiful Multi Millionaire Woman Once Miners Wife In Log Cabin

New York City November 19 Mrs Samuel Newhouse celebrates her wealth now but fondly recalls early life. As a 16 year old girl she ran a mining camp home in Colorado with her husband. She did housework bookkeeping and dressmaking while he mined for gold. Now in London she hosts grand events and wears costly pearls. She says the happiest years were in a Colorado log cabin above the Rockies.

New York City Samuel Newhouse West Colorado Newhouse Vendon Grese Kingz Edward’s State Hall Bucking Rocky Mountains

National Society for Industrial Education Meets in Atlanta

Prominent educators and industry leaders gather in Atlanta for the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education second annual convention. Key speakers include James Wilson and Wilmer Ellsworth Brown. Topics cover moral and material benefits, apprenticeship, trade schools, and public school industrial education. Delegates from multiple states attend. banquet planned with Carroll Wright presiding and Governor Hoke Smith as toastmaster.

Atlanta Piedmont United States National Society For the Promotion of Industrial Education Cooper Union New York Chicago Pennsylvania Georgia Massachusetts Ohio Connecticut Rhode Island Alabama Virginia Carroll D. Wright WIH Hoke Smith Bolh James Wilson Wilmer Ellsworth Brown Educaton

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised in Toledo Ohio

In 1886 Frank J. Cheney of Cheney Co claims a 100 dollar reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, sworn before A. W. Gleason, promotes internal use and promises testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills and other products.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas Frank J. Cheney Cheney, & Co Hall Jim A. D A. W

Wood for Sale Oak and ash seasoned for delivery

Oak and ash mixed, well seasoned and ready for immediate delivery. Call or phone the Blackhawk County Abstract Co. $7.00 per cord, Iowa phone, $41, Corn Belt 15s blue, Olt.

Blackhawk County Abstract Co Iowa

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