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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
4
Police announce a reward of 1800 CER for information leading to the identification of a suspect in the Clarion area. Authorities say tips could crack the case, and emphasize that no clue is too small to share.
A $1,800 reward is offered for information leading to the capture and conviction of the person or persons who shot and killed Officer B. P. Widmann on October 11, 1908. The crime occurred as Widmann was burgling B. W. Colure & Son's lock and gunsmith shop. no clue or description of the burglar exists. The reward pool totals $1,800, raised by the city of Waterloo, the state of Iowa, and local citizens.
A vintage medical advertisement emphasizes heart weakness from illness or exertion and promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine as remedies. It cites a testimonial from RS J Norton of Freaville New York praising improved breathing and strength after use and notes authorization for refunds if no benefit.
Mr and Mrs Victor Gury celebrate their fifty years of marriage on October 29 1858 in Harrison near Cincinnati Ohio. The couple now aged and living at 628 West First Street marked a long life together with a quiet party indoors. Surviving children are Miss Anna Gury Mrs Alice Strayer and Joe A Gury with one son John deceased. Grandchildren number seven. Gary a son remains frail from a partial paralysis two years past while Mrs Gary keeps healthy and active. Messages of congratulations arrived from friends and neighbors.
Newton Smith drove an automobile with A. B Baum and C. W. Webb when a East Fourth street car collided at Pine and Fourth. Smith tried to cross or stop but crossed tracks and struck the other auto. The vehicle slipped into a vacant lot but caused no injuries.
Hon J A Sammis of Le Mars Iowa spoke to about a hundred voters at the east side Republican headquarters, comparing Taft and Bryan. He attacked Bryan as a man of words, lauding Taft as a man of deeds and urging support ahead of the November 3, 1908 election.
McKinney, serving a 30 day city sentence, was moved from the county jail to the city dungeon after a violent clash with six other prisoners. He attacked Morgan and threatened guards, requiring restraint with a blow to the jaw. Morgan was injured. other inmates received minor injuries. The incident leads to further investigation by the county attorney and possible grand jury action. McKinney previously shifted from Anamosa reform school to the city jail, after a prior assault case involving his wife.
Jacob Behrens a retired German farmer about 75 committed death by own action by hanging in the barn at his daughter Mrs Henry Lehwens home in Sumner Monday night. An inquest found death due to strangulation during a temporary mental derangement with no other cause given. He formerly resided on a farm south of the city and was highly respected.
The advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic for nervous debility or prostration. It cites symptoms like weakness, headaches, irritability, sleeplessness, and weight loss. It claims safe home treatment, endorsements by physicians, and offers six boxes for two dollars from the Williams Medicine Co.
Auditor Rambow urges all judges of election to ensure careful jury pool selection. The county plans 800 petit, 75 grand, and 300 talesmen across 88 precincts, with apportionment completed as shown.
The jury could not reach a verdict in the Johnson versus Clouse case over a loaned horse valued at 200 dollars. After nightly deliberations and a 7 to 4 split, further instructions failed to produce agreement and the court ordered a new trial. Mrs. A. R. Eads of Dubuque is visiting friends.
Riceville Iowa October 29 conductor J M Griminger on Great Western train No 5 near Eden Minnesota tackled a man who attacked him with a graz er. The man had cut his throat from ear to ear and was taken to St Josephs hospital in St Paul between life and death. The injured man Charles McCurrach a banker from Scotland was en route to St Paul to seek business. No motive is known.
Des Moines report describes John Penn who attempted suicide by gas in the Waterous block. He left a note declaring he loved another and wanted marriage with one woman while in love with another. Penn was rescued by neighbor R W Hickey, revived, and taken to Mercy hospital. his wife could not be located.
The body of Michael Cummings foreman for the Milwaukee line was found face down in a blood pool at his Plymouth home. Neck broken and left eye injured, suggesting foul play with witnesses pointing to two companions at midnight. Coroner's jury to consider the case with no arrests yet. Democratic headquarters hosted a lively gathering on issues including bank deposits and steel and timber topics.
The markets section lists grain and livestock data with cash grain emphasis. It reports Chicago receipts for hogs cattle and sheep, with mixed and butchers trading around 5.30 to 6.05, heavy weights near 6.05, and hogs at about 6.05. Cattle opened slow, closed steady. sheep opened 10 cents lower, closed weak.
The Waterloo horse market reports extremely quiet conditions with dull and slow trade across all branches. Top heavy draft horses and quality handy chunks sell near last week’s levels while poorer quality move slowly. buyers favor style and value but the upcoming election dampens activity.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims it prevents urine retention and painful urination and promises samples and a free book by mail. The piece also includes market notes on hogs poultry grain dairy and hay prices and notes Albert Marx resigns from the Central shops after vacation in Chicago.
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