Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier in Waterloo, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1906

Page

1

William J Bryan Welcomed Home After World Tour

Nebraskan politician William J Bryan, twice the Democratic presidential nominee, returns to New York from a global voyage on the Princess Irene. He receives ovations from Nebraska supporters and national Democrats, plans to set up headquarters at the Battery, and continues work despite fatigue and illness. He visits Staten Island and Tompkinsville before heading to his home base.

New York William J. Mryan Nebraska Democratic Party United States New York Bay Bryan Lindares Brean Will le. Wille Prinzesa Irene Vygnecul President -Rosevelt Quamsating Hryne Edward T Bryan Neeuh Yacht Club Stapleton Staten Island Lewis Nixon Ben Bra Tompkinsville

Declines to talk politics at Nebraska visit

A staged encounter sees William Jennings Bryan decline to discuss politics in depth. He notes travels discussed in letters, mentions revolution in U.S. economic views, and avoids prophecy on Democratic chances while praising Democratic ideas and the current administration for informing public opinion. He confirms ongoing interest in campaigns but avoids pre-nomination involvement.

Allssteater Iit Europe United Grran Wag Uae Bryan

Candidate pledges effort after nominations in state race

Fragmentary quote shows a candidate stating willingness to work for change after nominations are made. The text implies participation in a state campaign strategy, with emphasis on commitment and action post nomination.

British trades unionists hold big meeting in September

Liverpool Aug 30 representatives of organized labor of Great Britain will meet Sept 5 for the thirty-ninth annual Trades Union congress. Sessions over five days will debate proposals including secularization of schools, universal old-age pensions, nationalization of railways, canals, ships and mines in the U K, and the founding of a labor newspaper with arbitration and apprentices examined periodically for efficiency.

Liverpool England Organized Labor of Great Wnion United. States Mero Cams Wihes Pinertls United Kingdom Sil Nen

Prisoner in Chicago Jail Jumps to End Troubles

Jacob Stramm awaiting burglary trial attempted suicide by jumping from the third tier of cells in the Chicago jail. He fell amid exercising prisoners, sustaining a fractured skull, broken nose and arm with internal injuries. He was carried to the jail hospital by Dr. G. Osbourne after guards unlocked his cell.

Chicago Jacob Stramm Criminal Court Olledarity Stramm G. Osbourne

UNCLE SAM V S VANDALIA R R DISPUTE OVER FENCE

Brazil August 30 UNCLE SAM and Vandalia Railroad clash over a fence along rural route No 0 outside the city. A mail carrier cut two wires found across the road after discovering a fence erected by Vandalia. Postmaster Gregg warned the railroad the road is part of rural route No 0 and must not be fenced.

Brazil Sam Vandalia Railroad Company Post Office Department Washington Vandolia Railroad Gregg Hag

Mayor Arrests a Masher in Kalamazoo

A mayor subdued a pursuing man attempting to assault a young woman on Académy street. He alarmed the police who identified the suspect as Theodore Lewis, 35. In Chesaning, James Judd, 83, Civil War veteran and father of seventeen, died after a long career with the Sixth Michigan Cavalry. Navy Island Labor Day orders grant paid leave to Washington navy workers. Mass county clerk William Atwell shot himself and is not expected to survive. his father held the post for thirty years.

Kalamazoo Mich Ang Alayor Thompson Womat Académy Street Womun Sitton Theodore. Lewis Chesaning Aletrépolie William Atwell Massde County China Springfield Baty Decatur Aelligion Riverton Hay Chinaman

Baseball Scores From August League Games

Chicago dispatch reports varied results across leagues with Brooklin edged by Brooklyn 4 3, St Louis beat Pittsburgh 1 0, Chicago defeated Cincinnati 2 1, Philadelphia weather interrupted play, Boston topped Cleveland 6 4, New York beat St Louis 5 4, Philadelphia beat Chicago 4 2 in five innings, Sioux City Lincoln 3 Omaha 1, Des Moines Denver 1 8.

Chicago Brookin Boston Brooklin St. Louis Pittehure Cincinnati Philadelphia Cleveland New York Lincoln Sioux City St

Looks Bad for Cuba Recruits Mot Trustworthy

Reports from Havana indicate General Aleman warns Santa Clara may fall to insurgents without reinforcements. Insurgent gains, growing unrest, and doubts about government ability to suppress the movement raise questions of possible peaceful settlement and potential international intervention.

Havana Associated Press Aleman Santa Clara Palma Santa Clara City Mutanzas Santa Cariz Havana de Pinay del Rio Santa Whiel

Fraud Swindle Uses Spanish Cousin Confidency Game

Mrs. J Cappon of Holland Michigan was duped out of 1500 dollars by a scheme titled the Spanish cousin conf idency game. She received a letter from a supposed Cartes Insurtes from Madrid claiming a homeless Madrid orphan child linked to her late husband and that the child owned 2488 pieces of money. Cappon sent 1500 dollars in installments to cover claimed debts and clothing costs but received no reply.

Holland Michi Aig J. Coppon Ary Cappon Cop- Yon United States

Orphans From Kishenev Seized by Immigration Holders

Washington reports a dispatch from Acting Secretary Lawrence Murray to Acting Immigration Commissioner Mouray in New York. It details a plan by United Hebrew Societies to admit about 100 Jewish orphans from Kishenev after their parents were killed in the massacre. New York immigration officers denied entry, and the orphans were handled at Ellis Island, each given a U S flag before transfer to caretakers.

Washington Sand Mina Sarah Perlman Lawrence OQ Murmay Commerce and Labor Mouiray New York Rusia United Hebrew Societies Bureau.of Immigration United States Kishenev Rugate Russia United Hebrety Sacre Ges New, York Sanders Ellis Taland

Estimates of Canal Commission Appropriations for 1907

Estimates of appropriations for 1907 are being prepared by the Isthmian Canal Commission. Indications point to 25 million dollars as the annual amount needed to develop the canal plant. The plant will be assembled by the end of 1907, with future appropriations possibly rising as the work expands.

Washington Bis 4Sthimian Canal Commission Tts Congress

Bloody Webster county tragedy shocks Mississippi

Aug 30 Winona information reports a fatal shootout in Webster county between Samuel Hightower and Walter Cooper. Hightower died after Cooper’s pistol and shotgun blasts. Cooper later died from his injuries. Also notes prison fight at Grited Stites, and Victoria council rejecting women’s suffrage. Local Evansville death at a construction site.

Winona Aisa Webster County Samuel Hightower Walter Cooper Bis-Way Wwérk Hightower Cooper Luis Cound Platos Sun

Varied 1900s Clippings Report Uncertain Events Across Americas

Mixed items note Real Estate Trust of Philadelphia liabilities to be paid, Chicago sealer accusing packers over lard, volunteers capture Ar mogines Sanchez in Leyte province near Baybay, Sept campaign tour for Slaw, Osawatomie pride on John Brown relics, Keating elected Denver and International Press League head, Chilean families leave Iquique area, San Francisco streetcar strike nears end.

Real Estate Trust;company Philadelphia Chicago Iire John Brown Edward Keating Denver Press Club International League of Press Chiles

Royal Babe Baptized as European Royals Attend Ceremony

Potsdam August 30 The son of Crown Prince Frederick William was baptized in the Jaspis gallery of the new palace with the royal family and foreign dignitaries present. Emperors and kings from Russia Austria England Italy and Norway attended along with princes dukes and the diplomatic corps. After the ceremony Crown Princess Sophie held the cradle and Emperor William toasted the infant as streets glowed with decorations. Some say the public showed little enthusiasm and avoided participation signaling a shift from tradition and a sense of detachment from the event.

Potsdam Prunsid Frederick Wittam Jaspis Grécor Greece Prince Christian Schleswig- Holstein England Grand Duke Vladimir Russia Archduke ‘Joseph Austria Genoa Italy Prince von Buelow Bitel Frederick Prince Henry Prussia Brunswick Baden Feodora Schleswig-Holstein Ie Senor Stuprecht Bavaria Norway Adolf I of Bad Hemor Prin Tess Sophie Emperor Wiliam Hie Berlin Aal

Sensational Reading Journals Spark Anti Foreign Uprisings Talk

News from Mexico City discussing sensational articles in US reading journals about rising anti foreign sentiment and a potential September 16 independence day upheaval. Reports note heightened tensions and the possibility of revolutionary action as the state braces for events.

City Mexico United States Ymieda Dow

Fraudulent Harvard Crew Imposter Targets Stores

A US citizen posing as a Harvard crew member swindled London tradesmen out thousands of pounds by ordering goods to hotels and delaying payment. Victims included gunmakers and tailors, with the man visiting a fashionable church curate for bravado before promising large charitable donations. The suspect plans to move to Chicago.

London United States Hervard Harvard Rian Tallore Church Peut

Weather forecast update for Michigan and nearby states

The official forecast shows cooler conditions in northern areas with fresh west winds. Lower Michigan remains generally cooler with a fair outlook. Wisconsin and surrounding regions expect continued cooler weather tonight.

Tinos Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Toya—Farr

Markets Report From East Buffalo Stock Sale

The markets show live stock receipts and price ranges from East Buffalo. Cattle and hogs faced steady markets with varied grades. sheep and lambs strong with top lambs around 8.80. Poultry and dairy-like entries list per dozen prices for chickens ducks geese and timothy hay valued around 15 to 16 dollars.

Woleago Timothy Stevens East Buffalo

Sioux Falls Bride Drowns After Engagement Ends

Miss Gertrude Hayward aged 22 killed herself by diving into the river after a fiancé wed another woman. She initially resisted two men guarding her, broke away and ran toward the stream before being swept over Minnehaha Falls and drowning.

Sioux’ Falls Gertrude Hayward Minnehnia Falls

Illinois Central K Express schedule fragment

Railroad timetable snippet shows trains between Waterloo Fort Dodge Dubuque and Chicago and St Paul with listed departure and arrival times. North bound and arrive from north sections include Albert Lea, Albert Lea Manifest, Way Freight and Chicago sleeper. The text is fragmented but indicates daily service with several numbered train identifiers and routing through Iowa and Illinois.

K Express Wee Waterloo Fort Dodge Waterign Dubuque Alpurt Lew Pass Albert Lesang Lesast Road Albert Lea Way Paul Manifest St. Paul Chicago Albert Lea Watacloo

C R 1 OP RAILWAY Cider Rapide Division at Round

Passenger trains NOR No 2 Chi and St west side No 4 Chi and St Wests Paul Express east aid No 6 Twin City west side notes outline a daily schedule Amid fragmented OCR text the article lists trains and routes with partial names and destinations including Chicago St Paul Twin City and west side services.

C.R.1 Ecko Chi West Side Wests Paul East Aid Twin City

No. 41 and 43 Rail Lines Connect at Denver Jet

No. 41 connects at Denver Jet with the C G W Ry for points between Denver Jet and Omaha. No. 45 runs at Waverly with the 6G W for trips between Waverly and Omaha. No. 43 connects at Denver Jet with the O GW Rx for points East to Oelwein. Nos. 42 and 44 roam at Waverly with the C G W for points west to Omaha.

Denver C.G. W.ry Omaha Waverly Denver Jet O. GW. Rx Oelwein West

Also Mentioned on This Page

William J. Bryan AIL British Trades Unionists The Thatta Navy Nord Closea Spe Ronsevelt Washington Navy Cuba Santiago Ding, Guerra Jond Liberal Party Cyda San Dreyma Ket Parly the Patrie Alfred Drertns War Ministry Panama Canal Mississippi Hilled Atlants Stites Ere Riehmont Rabbi I's Bes Tichatae Ingland Melbourne Tor Legislative Council Victoria Evansville Hind Darriel Henn Kalper Firat GCORE ROYAL Meahana Revolu _tion Dphas Country Colon Instana Brest Foustano Harvard Raging Crew Viettmtaeg Wil Wabash Ind American Seating Company Torenture Combing Hug Li HE. Murphy Perati Constantinople baaHeen Teherim Margovar Bere Ted Handy Illinois Central Dally Bay FreexSun Ly Waterlon Brdy Ce Falls Bo Ly Jaeg Ee Ar Denyer Waivers Tripoli Ar South ‘Bounties Daily Daily Bally A P, Am Sumner Tipo B.S Cedar Falls
Search Courier

Search the Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication