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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1907

Page

3

Spiritualist Thome Trial Opens in Washington DC Convention

The National Spiritualists Association holds its eighteenth annual convention at the Ma sonic Temple in Washington. Delegates push for an international congress, definitions of terms, and measures to eradicate fraud while seeking harmonious ties with the American Psychical Research Society. In Oklahoma Guthrie reports a state wide prohibition with many saloons closing as the new government takes effect, and questions arise over enforcement and timing.

Washington, D. C Otteenth Naonal Spiritualists Association Masonic Temple Harrison D. “Barrett Barrett Paris Berlin United States American Psychical Research Society Guthrie Okla Oklahoma Indian Territory Roosevelt

Tramps Start Great Fire Hits Ironworks

Fire started by tramps today destroyed the Pen-Gold Ironworks of the American Bridge Company causing about 300000 in losses. Also reports a strike injunction hearing in Cincinnati with Judge Thompson delaying ruling on permanent injunction against the International Typothetae. Also notes writ of certiorari to the US Supreme Court regarding George Ware land fraud case. Dakota farmers see cereals prices high with wheat over a dollar per bushel in Red River Valley. Schwab travels to San Francisco to supervise reception of a fleet of warships for Union Ironworks.

Philadelphia American Bridge Company Puzzle Cincinnati United States Thompson International Pressman Typothetae Fargo N. D Dakota Red River Valley San Francisco Charles Schwab Union Ironworks Schwab

Opening of major horseshoers convention in Peoria

A large attendance marked the opening of the sixteenth annual convention of the Master Horseshoers National Protective Association in Peoria Illinois with President Edward Butler Jr of St Louis presiding. The event will run through the week and coordinate with Washingtons Agricultural Department to establish movable schools for horseshoeing education across the country.

Peoria National Protective Association Edward Butler, Jr St. Louis Agricultural Department Washington

Appointments at Conference Read. No Changes Made

Cedar Falls reports the Methodist Episcopal conference appoints were read with no changes in presiding elders. Transfers occur. Rev. B. D. Hull returns to Grace, Rev. Frank Cole to Waterloo First, Rev. J. E. Johnson to St. Pauls. Full district lists follow for Cedar Rapids, Ravenport, Dubuque, Decorah, and surrounding locales.

Cedar Falls Iowa Methodist Episcopal Church B.D. Huli Grace Church Frank Cole Waterloo J. E. Johnson Greene B. W. Soper Janesville R. H. Puckett Kensett C. K. Hudson Laporte Frad N. Willis Marble Rock T. H. Sheckler Dr. Auburn M. A. Goodell Nashua A. W. Smith New Hartford H. W. Holter Nora Springs S. 5 Smith Northwood C. K Hudson Parkersburg D. G. Hunt Plainfield

Rabies Fears After Three Bitten by Mad Dog

In Des Moines Mrs Ed Fora and two children aged 5 and 3 were bitten by a mad dog last week and sent to the Pasteur Institute in Chicago today. In San Juan Puerto Rico the U S government refuses to fund federal court expenses as marshal Hubbard fights disbursement law changes and insular salaries go unpaid. La Crosse police chief Hugh A Byrne dies after gallstone operation.

Des Moines Jaws Ed l Fora Pasteur Institution Chicago U. S Rodey Insulari Bonaparte Uspute la Crosse Wis Hugh A. Byrne Gail

Woman Found Dead in Plainfield Home Miss Lizzie Head

Lizzie Head, an elderly Plainfield resident, died suddenly at her home on Saturday night. Her brother, who lived with her, found her body in the morning. coroner ruled heart failure. Funeral likely Tuesday with interment at Plainfield.

Plainfield Iowa Mize Lizzie Head Bremer County Misa Head John Head

Death of J Iblings at Parkersburg

J Iblings died at Parkersburg on Saturday at 2:00 after a two week stomach illness. He leaves a wife and ten children across several cities. Born in Germany, he moved to the United States at age twelve, lived in Freeport and Illinois, then settled near Parkersburg. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2:00 from the Rap Hat church with local cemetery interment.

Parkersburg J. Iblings Ann Emma Katie Lubbers Herman Waterloo Henry Iblings

National government control favored by railroad chiefs

Chicago officials and executives from Rock Island Santa Fe and other lines voiced support for national railway regulation at a Chicago association of commerce meeting Chicago leaders urged central rules to replace the current maze of state laws and many current owners noted rebates had ceased in recent years

Chicago Robert Mather Rock Island Chicago Association of, Commerce H.P. Ripley Santa Fe Mather Harahan Mutnois Central Congress

Des Moines Negro Shot in Quarrel Over Epithet

Des Moines Iowa October 14 Sam Flint claimed to run a detective agency was shot and perhaps fatally wounded by Ben Taylor colored in a quarrel over an epithet Taylor says was applied to him Flint says he accused Taylor of bootlegging Taylor shot him through the fin Lincoln Nebraska October 14 Attorney L W Colby Beatrice today demanded the state auditor revoke the license of the American Bonding company in Nebraska A verdict against a salmon man for damages remains unpaid Strikers Seek Old Places Cleveland Ohio October 14 Many striking telegraphers in the local union applied for former positions despite the union refusing to halt the strike The First National Bank will stay open Saturday evenings from 8 30 pm to 8 00 pm Central pay Carload of potatoes at Longfellows May 67 16 Get one price

Des Moines Iowa Sam Flint Ben Taylor Taylor Flint Lincoln, Neb L. W. Colby Beatrice Lin Nebraska Cleveland Strik Bg First National Bank Filingis Central Pay Carload Petamea Longfellows Jaay

Shawnees Last Pow Wow Opens Week of Festivities

At Ovillneville the Shawnees begin a week of dances and ceremonies with Chief Guyback hosting guests. Expected attendees include Geronimo and Quagah Parker among others from Apaches and Comanches. At Billings a Crow Indian fair and industrial exhibit opens at Grow Agency, drawing Sioux Cheyennes Nez Perces and other tribes for a carnival style celebration.

Tulsa Ovillneville Guyback Geronimo Quagah Parker Billings Mont Grow Agency Indiana

nineteen bodies recovered after Cypress wreck on Lake Superior

Baylt Oct 14 The tug Schenck arrived with nineteen bodies found on the Cypress wreck beach all wearing life preservers. Victims died from exposure before reaching shore. Captain Huyck and two firemen remain missing while Second Mate Pits, sole survivor, was brought in. The Cypress rests ninety fathoms deep on the Duluth course eighteen miles north of Deer Park. The loss is blamed on shifting ore cargo causing listing and water intake. Captain Huyck's wife and two children, believed aboard, left the vessel at Superior and are now in St. Paul.

Baylt Schenck Duluth Deer Park Huyek Superior St. Paul

British Warships Concentrate in North Sea Maneuvers

London reports a fleet of British warships gathering in the North Sea and English Channel under Admiral Charles Here ford, unseen from reserves, signaling a display of naval power. St Louis note records Arthur Mermod’s death by suicide, body found at Commercial Hotel, cause unknown. Oil car rejected in Ashland by Standard Oil inspector for inferiority. Oklahoma City pace record broken by Slim Beauty filly at racing track. Two children killed near Lake Shore tracks in Lorain. Des Moines hosts Odd Fellows gatherings with 5,000 attendees. Burlington marks Mrs. Mary Wright’s 60 years as Sunday school teacher with a large celebration.

London Europe North Sea English ‘Channel Mintoeuvera Ynder Charles Heresford Burlington, VI Mary Wright First Baptist Church

Church dispute centers on parish finances and authority

The Rev Father Luke Doulon defends longtime church custom in Dubuque Diocese, asserting the bishop’s control through a resident pastor and an advisory committee. Plaintiffs Letmer Burke Co seek to dissolve a temporary injunction over arrears and an alleged church deadbeat list, arguing the court overstepped its authority in a matter of ecclesiastical discipline and parish assessments.

Luke Doulons John Letmer Mike Burke J. H. Murphy Father Coujon St. Patrick's Dubuque John jKeane Affaira Lo ‘Walher Donlon Father Benson Ft Fed ‘Ng

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