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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1908

Page

5

Bryan’s Election Seen Detrimental to Prosperity

Indiana merchants and workmen are discussing Tarts voice tests and tend to agree. Tidiane marks battle ground for campaign. William H. Taft comments on Bryan’s talks. Taft defends saying Bryan’s election would retard business. calls it a warning, not bribery. He argues workers should know prospects.

Milan Ind Wm. H. Fatt Lawrenceburg Taft Bryan Republican Geket Gryan

Taft vows to tell laborers the truth on Bryan talk

North Varnon Indiana October 22 Taft repeats his claim that Republican leaders would mislead workers by saying Bryan’s election would worsen conditions He asserts he will speak plainly while he has voice and breath to tell the truth Senator Hemenway notes Taft’s remarks after a brief speech in Aurora

North Varnon Ind Aurora Taft Bryan Hemenwayss Brietayeechesty

Taft Appeals to Crowds in Indiana Labor Rally

Mitchell and North Vernon Indiana October 22 Taft spoke to large audiences mainly of laboring men. He denied being unfair to labor and argued his previous labor decisions were based on core legal principles. At North Vernon a farmer displayed an ox-team banner bearing a daisy and Bryan likeness with the slogan Nebraska daisy blooms once every four years. Crowd size grew as the day progressed with evident enthusiasm.

Wisconsin Women Converge for State Federation Convention

Milwaukee hosts hundreds of visiting clubwomen for the Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs inaugural sessions at Plymouth Church led by Rev. Florence Buck. Mrs. Charles Z. Buell of Madison delivers the annual address. talks focus on state institutions, welfare, and a proposed constitutional amendment on school age and parks.

Milwaukee Wis Milwauke Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs Plymouth Church Florence Buck Kenosha E. Stearns Federa- House Charles Z. Buell Madison Federation Wbite C. J. Medberry Fond du Lac R. H. Edwards Oshkosh

Glygerine magazines explode near Gringo, Pa

Brush fires in Pittsburgh area ignite two glynerine magazines near Gringo causing extensive property damage. No fatalities reported though several other magazines are threatened and emergency crews respond.

Pitttsburg Gringo

Registration Boards Ready for Heavy Waterloo Registration

Registration hours opened amid heavy turnout as Waterloo voters lined up across wards and precincts. First registrants include C. B. Miller and Chaos D. Baker. East Waterloo saw steady streams, with many aged residents and town-born applicants. Evening sessions extend until 9 PM to boost registrations before the election.

Waterloo C. B. Miller Blur Street Freemet Beker Randolph Street East Waterlon Lan J. L. Conley L. F. Walker P. J. Reehtfertle H. C. Finnern Wm. Kasecht

Registration Reminder for Waterloo Voters

Citizens of Waterloo must register to vote in the November election. Registration days are October 22, 23, 24, and 31. Remember to register ahead of time to participate.

Waterloo

Waterlogan Gifts Fuel Bryan Fund Contributions

Chicago reports yesterday’s Democratic campaign fund contributions totaling 10,934. Major gift of 4,600 from Senator R. T. Pettigrew of South Dakota. 1,000 from Senator W. A. Clark of Montana and Tom J. Johnson of Ohio. 500 from Hen. T. Cable of Illinois, W. W. Marsh of Waterloo, and W. J. Bryan.

Chicago Democratic Campaign Fund R. T. Pettigrew South Dakota W. A. Clark Montana Tom J. Johnson Ohio Hen .T. Cable Illinois W. W. Marsh Waterloo W. J. Bryan

Rosebud Reservation Lottery Draw Finishes in Tripp County

Dallas South Dakota October 22. The drawing for tracts on the Tripp county land lottery finished last night with number 6000 removed. Judge Witten and clerks began matching 108000 unlucky applications against prize winners to detect double registrations. Winners will be barred from filing. The lottery cost landseekers at least 2 million dollars. Moving the ashore buildings from Main street to new townsites in Tripp county began, eight horses per wagon, a spectacle of owner driven pursuit for best location.

Dallas South Dakota Tripp Witten Thlg Landseekers Main ‘Street Tripp County

Montenegro Demonstration in Cetinje Demands Sovereignty

In Cetinje Montenegro on October 22 a large street demonstration showed war fever following Austria Hungary annexations of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Princesses Zenia and Vera led the march with Montenegrin flags, followed by women of all classes chanting and urging men to defend the nation.

Coetinje Montenegro Bonna Herzegovina Austria-Hungary Cetinje Zenia Vera Nicholas

Divorce Request Follows Moves Of 39 Homes

In Wayne Indiana Mrs Jennie E Jarrett asked divorce from James E Jarrett claiming coercion and that they had been forced to change residence thirty nine times since their 1891 marriage. The couple reported eviction from sixteen houses for rent nonpayment and other moves to avoid eviction.

Fork Wayne Ind Jennie E. VY. Jarret James E. Jarrett

Virgil State Bank Robbed of 4400 Dollars

A morning report states the state bank at Virgil was robbed of 4400 dollars. No suspects or method disclosed. Nearby commodity listings include prices for Jonathan Apples and Blue Grass Belle at local markets.

Sioux Bulls S. DB Get Virgil

Bryan Attacks Republicans At Mason City Campaign Rally

W Z Bryan spoke at sunrise in Mason City W Va addressing farmers about Republican depredations on bank deposits. He contrasted party platforms and accused Republicans of favoring Wall Street over farmers while criticizing deposit safeguards. Philippine affairs dominated Lake Mohonk talks with Hill Bell Forbes Ide and McDonough among speakers.

Mason City W. Va Bryan Sol Pomeroy Ohio Lake Mohonk N Lake Mohonk Friends of the Indian Neaptes Ti. J. Hill Connecticut J. Franklin Bell United States Army W. Cameron Forbes Philippine Commission Henry C. Ide Vermont The Phil’ Bpninos John T. McDonough Philippine Supreme Court

Empress Augusta Victoria Reaches Fiftieth Birthday

Berlin marks Empress Augusta Victoria's fiftieth birthday with palace visits and flags. Foreign diplomats convey congratulations as she maintains a tightly run domestic routine, overseeing menus, bills, and correspondence amid limited public affairs.

Berlin Augusta Victoria William Germany Sue Victoria Ife Princess Victoria Louise Prussia

Girl 17 Attempted Suicide With Carbolic Acid

Annie Woellert aged 17 attempted to kill herself with carbolic acid at midnight after leaving a bazaar with Clayton Webster. She is in a semi conscious state with severe burns to mouth and throat and poor prospects for recovery. Webster refuses to discuss details. Hazel Banton issued invitations for a traveler’s shower for Blanche Weld bound for California.

Annie Woellert Y Anais Jorge Woollert Mulberry Street Eastman Yeardenc Tower Syenore Street Clayton Websey Falls Avenue Eastman Elis Hall Miss Woellert Zassman Webster Misa Hazel Banton Blanche Weld California

Odd Fellows Nominate Three For Key Posts At Marshalltown

Tawa Lodge in Marshalltown announces nominations for three offices with a June meeting already selecting the Grand Master and others. A. A. Crossley of Mason City is elected trustee of the Iowa Odd Fellows Home and Orphans Home in Mason City.

Marshalltown Tawa Odd Fellows Sigourney AL W. Schmalle Garner J. W. Cuting Deco Rah Tol Wilhite Carroll WG. Kamemer Keokuk Wallnes New Sbaron J. W. Marghail Sturm Lake J. P Lambertson Albin GQ. Hetzel Avoca J. T. Temple Davenport

Re elected President Brother of Father Forkenbrock Chosen by R C M

Rev B H Forkenbrock of New Hampton, brother of Rev Yatheray H Forkenbrock, was re elected president of the fraternal Catholic mutual benefiting from a meeting in Breda. The organization covers towns in North and South Dakota and Minnesota with a membership of about 5,000 and a surge in its sinking fund from 93000 to 203000 in four years. Officers elected include President Rev B J Folkenbrock, New Hampton. Vice President F B Sharon, Davenport. General Secretary and Treasurer Peter Kern, Urbana Madison. Executive Board member Franke L Wilitin, Ort Madison. State Medical Director Dr J Og Mueller, Town City. Directors L H Kurtz, Des Moines. Rev F J Brung, Alton Roy. John Bowen, W Maher, Port Dodge. Lawrence Gonner, Dubuque.

B. H. Forkenbrock New Hampton Yatheray H.forkenbrock Komen Cathy Ous Mutua Reyv B. J. Folkenbrock New Hampton Davenport Peter Kern Worl Madison Franke L Wilitin Ort Madison State Medina

James to be Executed in Sangamon County Jail

Springfield reports Joe James faces execution in Sangamon county Jail tomorrow morning unless the courts or state board of pardons intervene. James, a Black man, was convicted of the July 5 murder of Glor ry A Ballard after an incident in Ballard’s shed where the assailant attacked the sixteen year old daughter. The case followed a summer of race tension and a related assault on Mrs Mabel Hathorn by a Black man, fueling mob pressure and rapid transfers between cities.

Springfield Baltown Joe James Sangamon County State Board of Pardons James Qlorry A. Ballard Ballard Sdeath Mabel Hathiam George Richardson Bloomington

Bad Floods Continue in Oklahoma Statewide Downpour Harms Central Areas

Oklahoma City reports ongoing heavy rain for three days causing serious floods in central and northern parts. Some rainfall totals approach cloudburst levels while many looted reports remain unconfirmed. Local notices invite Elks hall supper tonight served by canalic ladies at 26 cents.

Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma

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