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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1907

Page

4

Roosevelt Lands in Vicksburg for Parade and Speech

President Roosevelt arrives in Vicksburg amid crowds as streets fill and graves honor the visit. Mayor B W Griffith leads reception. plans include a courthouse square address, city drive, and tour of the Vicksburg National Military Park. He then proceeds to Nashville for further events.

Vicksburg Miss Roosevelt B. W. Griffith Courthouse Square Vicksburg National Military Park Nashville Washington Noahville Tenn Pattergan Hermitage Andrew Jackson

Walling Release Effort Sparks Petersburg Action

In Petersburg authorities press for the release of Wham Buelish Walling of Indianapolis and family amid arrests tied to Finnish Progressive Party links. Rosa Strunsky and others faced aut abogy. Wallings may be freed after leaving Russia, but seizure of papers could delay. Police accuse Walling of aiding a revolutionary movement.

Petersburg Winlassy Wham Buelish ‘Walling Indianapolis Amy Als Sisterindlaw Rosa Strunsky Finnish Progressive Party Malmberg Helsingfors University Auabogy Wallings Russia Ite Walling

Earthquake Reported Off Australian West Ocean

Weather bureau instruments logged an earthquake from 11:00 last night to early morning with origin likely west of Australia in the southern Indian Ocean. Separate: Fifteen Drikonera escaped from Birmingham prison and remain at large.

Washington, D. C Weather Bureau Today Australia Birmingham Ala

International Balloon Race Opens With 4 PM Start

St Louis MO October 21 marks the start of the second international aeronautic cup contest with a $2,500 prize and a silver trophy. British French German and American balloons compete as weather favors a 4 PM launch. Pilots aim to cover the farthest distance while managing gas expansion and ballast.

St. Touts France England Germany United States Aris Frank I Capacity Oscar Erheloeh Professor Clayton HB. Hershey A. T. Aberholt Fisle de’ France Alfred LeBlance Edgar W. Mix Dusseldorf Hugo von Abercrowland H. Heidemann Lotus IT Griffith Brewer Tdeut Clade Brabason America Tey J. C. Meoy C. D. Chan ‘der Anjour Reno Gashier Charles Leves Abereron Paul Mech Rudolph Dening St. Louis Allen Rhawley Augustus Post

Stock Market Opens Strong Amid Clearinghouse Aid

New York opening rally lifts prices as banks and speculators boost sentiment after Sunday safeguards. Major issues rise while some fall back. Mercantile National Bank faces large debit balance, with the clearing house stepping in to assume responsibility.

New York Union Pacific Northern Pacific Southern Pacific Great Northern Anaconda Amalgamated Canadian Pacific Steel Preferred Kangas Mercantile National Bank National North America Ward Traderg National Bank New Amsterdam Clearing House Associated Banks Mercantile National

Sunday Work Law Violations List Drawn for Indictments

A Kansas City report notes a list of several hundred people who Sunday work violations were recorded yesterday. The full list includes actors, actresses, managers, attaches, and storekeepers. Indictments by the grand jury are expected tomorrow. Also from Vienna and Baltimore brief items on Emperor Francis Joseph and a horse racing meet with substantial stakes.

Kansas City

Bryan Invades the East for Democratic Nomination Tour

New York report says William J Bryan aims for the Democratic standard bearer again in 1909. He begins with an address at Cooper Union and plans a weeks long speaking tour through New York and New England. Funds from corporate donors are refused, forcing venue changes from Madison Square Garden and Carnegie Hall to Cooper Union, with an Overton meeting possible to fit the crowd.

New York Wiliam J. Bryan East Cooper Union Nebraska New England Bryan Madison Square Garden Carnegie Hall

Meeting Postponed in Chicago Union Central Vote Fight

Chicago reports that Fish and Harriman factions agreed to postpone the Union Central meeting to December 18. The dispute over the right to vote 286,731 shares will be contested in court.

Fish-Harriman Chicago Fish

Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association Meet Nears Start

In Moline Iowa on October 21 delegates from towns and cities along the Mississippi River from St Louis to Minneapolis prepare for the annual two day session. The meeting will assemble in this city tomorrow to set plans and discuss river improvements.

Moline Upper

National Board 50 Years Honored Lieut. Col. Kipp

New York October 21 Lieut Col William H Kipp of the 7th regiment marks fifty years in New York National Guard His service began as a private on October 21 1857 He led the 7th in the draft riots 1863 the Orange riot 1863 the Croton Dam riot 1895 and was wounded in the trolley strike riot 1895 He also served as chief clerk of the New York Police Department since 1973 and has a notable official record.

New York William +H. Kipp National Guard of Kipp 7Th Regiment Leutenant Hoe Orange Croton Dam New York Police Department

Boyle to Fort Dodge for winter return to Waterloo next year

Manager Frank Boyle, who steered Waterloo’s baseball team through a tough season, will leave tonight for Fort Dodge to spend the winter. Many hope he returns to guide the team to another pennant next year. McGee remains with Waterloo as Springfield had claimed him earlier, then Burlington, then Waterloo. Waterloo won the retained player dispute. The Red Cedar park game featured the barbers vs bartenders with a 78 to 20 score, Thompson and Simmons hitting two home runs each. Ira Harmon pitched for Waterloo. Auction of Boxes and Seat Sale at The Evils at 8:00 p.m. tonight. Opening attraction Mrs. Fiske.

Frank Boyle Victory Fort Dodge Boyle Waterloo Saya McQee Metiéé Springfield McGee Burlington Hoyle Red Cedar Park Barbers Thompson Simmons Ira Harmon Waterloo's Premier, Twirler The Fiske

Judge upholds eight hour workday injunction in unions

United States Judge Thompson ruled to make permanent a temporary injunction against inciting a strike by the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants union for an eight hour day. The court held union officers could not enforce the demand before the contract date, while individual pressmen could not be enjoined from striking. The contract originally set nine hours until its expiration, then eight hours, with the dispute centered on immediate adoption.

Cincinnati International Printing Pressmven and Assistants’ Union United States Thompson United Typothetae of America Cer- United Typothetae of America New York Chicago St. Louis Pressmen’s Union Sartadtc Wnion

Engineer Is Coming F. Lacock of New Iowa River Event

An engineer named F. Lacock from the New Iowa River is expected in Waterloo tonight to inspect or oversee works related to the river project. Local officials await his assessment and any needed actions.

Right of Way Activates for Iowa and Northwestern Line

Chief Engineer Fr Lacock of the proposed Iowa and Northwestern railway plans a permanent survey from Quasqueton to the Rock Island line, spanning about five miles and a half. Stephen B Howard, president, has prepared for work within a short time as a surveying corps is organized. Promoters have filed a 6 million dollar trust deed and seek rights of way, with towns along the route showing interest and booster groups looking to arrange service. Lacock’s arrival in Waterloo was anticipated last evening after travels through Memphis Tennessee and Georgia. Funeral services for the late Margaret Dubois were held at Logan Avenue home, conducted by Rev Neherd.

A. Fr Lacock Iowa Northwestern Raihway Court House Stephen B. Howard Waterloo Pasr Lacock Quasqueton Rock Island Hne Howard Wintertoo Ios Austin Mint Charles City Boosters Glay Missen Memphis Tena Amiot Georgia

CAN'T INSPECT THEIR COWS

Dubuque reports Loyal uMikmen vow to oppose city inspectors for diseased cattle. They hire counsel and call the ordinance constitutional while rival lawyers defend the city’s right to protect citizens. Local G I A members travel to Chicago for a twentieth anniversary event.

Dubuque uMikmen Mesdames Martin Harper Chavalier Biddolph Boehmler McCormick Bur Hyte Whitney Order of the G. I. A B. of J. E Chicago Order

Pioneer John Kehe rests after brief illness

John Kehe, 74, died Sunday at 11 37 am at 216 Maple Street after a three day illness of apo plexy arising from a dysentery attack. Funeral 32 oclock Wednesday from 213 Maple Street conducted by Pastor Hugo Lutz and the Rev Bredow. Burial in Fairview cemetery. Survived by children John Maxwell Ernest Hulda Emma Henry and others. two sisters and fourteen grandchildren. A longtime Lutheran church member, he served as elder and trustee in Waterloo. He was born June 4 1888 in Aperlin Hes Germany and came to America in 1860.

John Kehe Maple Street Kehe Aperlin Hes Ala Germany Sophia Katz America Cook County Bremer County Waterloo Ma Kehe Eizabeth Kasemayer Denver Agai Wilhelm Oltrogge Freddie Maxwell Ernest Kehe Hulda Steege Emma Stoke Henry Kehe Fast Irving CG. Fas Sophia Barr Sweet Kebel Lutheran Church Board of Trigtees Hoy Hugo Lutz Bredow Bennington Township Fairview Cemetery

Riley's Unclaimed Body After Logan House Death

The body of J. B. Riley of Sac City, who died by his own hand at the Logan house, remains at O'Keefe and Towne's morgue awaiting identification. Judge Caldwell recalls a Thursday meeting with a stranger who claimed Sac City connections, possibly Riley but naming another. Police pursue leads across Sac City, Spirit Lake, Auburn, Owatonna, and beyond. meanwhile George Leland's old horse died attempting to jump a fence, the animal being over nineteen years old. Jerger to return tonight from LaCrosse on professional business.

Riley Sse City Logan House O'Keefe & Towne H. P. Caldwell Caldwell Sac City Spirit Lake Auburn Qde|dolt George Leland

Trial Begins in Webster City Shoe Factory Arson Case

Special: George MacKown faces arson charges for a Webster City shoe plant blaze in 1998. Jury selection underway as prosecutors plan to introduce embezzlement evidence to prove motive. Defense seeks alibi and challenges admissibility while MacKown may testify. Large crowd observes the opening in Judge Lesa’s court.

Webster City George MacKown Les D.C. Chase Wesley Martin Georg MacKown Porter A. N. Moaye Arady MacKown

Hold Box Auction Tonight at Ells Hotel Waterloo Theatre

Tonight at 8:06 the Ells hotel hosts a box auction for the Waterloo theatre opening attraction Madame Flake and her Manhattan company. J Oliver Trumbauer serves as auctioneer as bidders from inside and outside the city are expected to compete. Proceeds support the Board of Trade toward the final $16,000 promoter bonus.

Ells Hotel Waterloo Theatre Madame Flake Manhattah Company J. Oliver Trumbauer Board of Trade

Knapp seeks homes for Baisey children in Waterloo

Frank F Knapp returned from Plattsburg to care for the late O B Baisey heirs. The three daughters aged ten fourteen and sixteen will live in Waterloo while the twelve year old son remains in a good nearby home until a local placement is found. The estate is to be probated at 8000 dollars. In Tokio the emperor attended Yokohama launch of the battleship Kuruma a powerful addition to the Japanese navy.

Frank F. Knapp Platt O. B. Baisey Waterloo Tokio Yokohama Kkuruma

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