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Newspaper

Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1907

Page

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Rock Island Line Waterloo Timetable Highlights

Waterloo Iowa timetable lists Chicago Rock Island and Pacific routes with multiple east and west bound trains. Notable services include No. 20 Chicago and St Louis Limited, No. 4 Fort Dodge Dubuque Express, and Twin City Limited, with passenger and freight connections to Omaha, St Louis, Minneapolis, and Chicago. Some trains run daily, others exclude Sundays. a Chicago sleeper departs Waterloo at 6:10 p.m. and arrives 7:30 a.m. in Chicago.

Waterloo Iowa Chicago Omaha St. Louis Denver Memphis Colorado Springs Peoria Fort Worth St Joseph St. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Chicago and St Louis Chicago and Burington St. Louis Mail and Express Twin City Limited Tess Roechford Vfay Rock Island C. F. Hayes L. M. Allen Gen. Pass Missouri River Ilinois Chicago Express Chicago Limited St Paul and Chi. Lim Debuque Accom Lfam Fort Dodge Dubuque Eispress GIO Chicago Stock Sioux C Limited Ft. Dodge Pam Sioux City Venes Eo Dubuqne Dubuque St. Paul Lim Albert Lea Pass Albert Lea and Albert Lea St. Paul Manifest Xo Limited St Paul Espress Albert Lea Manifest

Rail Schedule Fragments From Chicago to Midwest Lines

A fragmented timetable lists multiple trains with origins Chicago and St Paul, including east and west side departures. Entries show times such as 2:45 am for No 1 St Joe east, 4:85 pm for No 3 Matt east, and 8:15 am City Express west. Mentions express, limited, freight, and daily services marked by agent B. H. with Sunday notes.

Traiis St Joe East Side K. C. Matt West Side Kansas City Express St. Paul Limited C. Limited Way East Side Cham St. Paul Twin City

Poultry Hens Drunk to Increase Birthrate Report

Paris reports from the Department of Charente Inferteu describe a method where hens are fed bread soaked in wine until intoxicated then placed in nests with eggs. As sobriety returns, hens supposedly accept maternal duties, a practice now widely used to boost birthrates despite ethical concerns. English and German poultry researchers reportedly experiment with bread and beer to cut incubator costs. Authorities warn against cruelty and urge scrutiny.

Paris Department of Charent Inferteu Jake Poultrymien Christian Vompurance Union Methry

How to Avoid Appendicitis

An OCR fragment suggests remedies for constipation and appendix concerns. It mentions Mosk viellas of appendicitis and Ortho Lanatlyerruit syringes as mild laxative aids. The text includes brand names and cautions against substitutes, aiming to present a digestive health advertisement style.

Mosk J. KM. Joder Wangler Brox

Westminster Burial of Lady Burdett-Coutts Today

The body of Lady Burdett Coutts was interred in Westminster Abbey in a service attended by a cross section of society, with the church filled to capacity. Concurrently reports from Berlin describe ongoing royal estrangements, disputed reconciliations, and a plan to build a 1907 giant cruiser to surpass all existing battleships in size and speed.

Associated Press London Lauroness Burdett-Coutts Westminster Abbey Phe Abbey Marlborough Sunderland House Quihess Cart Berlin Wiliam Colonial Office Africa Eglinse Reichstas Dreadnaught Satsuma Pederick William

Black Hawk Pioneer Jacob Brand obituary appears

The Ciidden Graphic reports the obituary of Carroll county pioneer Jacob Brand died Monday afternoon at his daughter’s home Mrs Henry Snyder. Born in Ireland February 4 1840 he moved with family to Waterloo Iowa in 1850 later settled Cedar township and Carroll County. Survived by seven children Frederick Billwart Henry Anna Snyder Mary Warshaw and others. two sisters also present at the funeral. Funeral services held at Snyder home then Westlarn cemetery after religious affiliation with Methodist Episcopal church.

Ciidden Black Hawk Jacob Brand Carroll County Henry Snyder Mary A. Moore Ireland Patric Mary Egon Moore America Waterloo Waverly Cedar Township Currall Co Glese Seven Ide Gidley Tneoh Garis Culehoma Watte S. Short del Norte Colorado Baward Spirit Lake Jacob Anul Short Frederick Dol Henry Bilwarl Anna Snyder Mary Warshaw Whealer Etta Orbs Mill Aml Connor Vernicee Mise Connor Waterton Tawi Hiyeral Asank IL Berm Glidden Carroll Aid Snyder Java Orloek Westigarn

Failures in 1906 United States statistics by RG Dun Co

Failures in 1906 totaled 31 420 bankruptcies with 116 200 015 of defaulted indebtedness and 102 676 272 in liabilities. Manufacturing failures numbered 2 690 vs 2 728 prior year. Trading class defaults reached 7 542 with liabilities around 48 186 196, down from 53 701 503 previous year.

New York Tan. F United States RG. Dun & Co

Negro regiments ordered to the Philippines by March to June

The Yimth and Veith cavalry and the fifth infantry, all the negro regiments in the regular army, are ordered to prepare for service in the Philippines. They will sail between March and June 11. Major General Bell says this is their turn to go, not a move to remove them from the United States.

US Associated Press Washington, BD. C Kin Fifth Infantry Ams Philippines Bell United States

Jackson Day Banquet Program At Waterloo By Way Of Banquet

The Jackson day banquet at half past six on January 8 features portraits of ex Governor Boies and Old Hickory. More than 200 tickets sold with door sales expected. Ladies admitted for first time in Waterloo Jackson club history. List of speakers includes W. W. Birdsall as toastmaster and J. B. Weaver Colfax among others. Menu lists assorted dainties and desserts with many dishes.

Boies Old Hickory Jackson Club Waterloo W. W. Birdsall J. B. Weaver Colfax Horace Boies da Cato Sells Jackson Tefferson J. BD. Sullivan Des Moines A. van Wagenen Sioux City M. Carr Manchester J. M. Parsons Des Stones J.D. Dennison Dulityque Geo. F. Treinhart Chas. A. Dickson Jas A. Reed Kansas City Martin J. Wade Town City Iton Anthony C. Daly Marshall Towns Kennedy

Rumor of theft at Jesup sparks village alarm

Jan 11 report from Jesup notes rumors of a burglary at a bank, but the tale shifts to a hand injury at the Linnea Central depot. Wall Hamilton, a lineman, accidentally severed arteries in his wrist while trying to brace a fall, with surgeons stopping the bleeding. Hamilton will be out of work for days. The piece also mentions Tom Freed selling stock to Alpha Young and a first poultry show in Jesup with Frank Stoddard winning top prizes.

Tere Wall Hamilton Llineia Comtral de Siaraon Gampanys Jayant Hamiltear Wil Aomander

Disturbed the Congregation in Sunday Service Chaos

A fragment describes a disturbance during a Sunday gathering with repeated coughing and disruptors blamed on individuals including Taney, Tar, Joder, Wangler, and Alsen. The text references a sale bill printing note and a Courier office detail, implying a chaotic event tied to a local notice.

Dlev Taney Tar K. Joder Wangler Alsen

Bomb attack at Fourth Street National Bank shocks Philadelphia

A unknown man hurled a bomb at the Fourth Street National Bank in Philadelphia injuring several and killing W. Z. McLear, assistant cashier. The bomber demanded money from president Richard H. Rushton and fled as the device exploded. A key with RK Steele Garner Iowa was found on the bomber.

Associated Press Philadelphia Tolay Fourth Street National Bank W. Z. McLear Richard H. Rushton Rushton RK. Steele Garner Iowa Des Moines R. Steele Towa Klemmie

Trust Company Embarrassed in Goldfield Financial Trouble

San Francisco reports the L M Sullivan Trust Company of Goldfield is financially embarrassed with drafts drawn on San Francisco brokers protested. Peter Grant, treasurer here, calls the embarrassment temporary and cites about one million dollars in assets. The firm engaged heavily in mining stocks in Southern Nevada and advertised nationwide.

San Francisco Calif L .M. Sullivan Trust Company of Goldfield Peter Grant

Powder Mill Explosion Kills Four in Wisconsin

A telegram from Kenosha reports a pewter oil works at Pleasant Prairie near Racine exploded today. Four men were killed and four were injured. Authorities investigated the blast and its cause, with rescue crews working at the site.

Pleasant Prairie, Wis Associated Press Racine, Wis Kenosha Pleasant Prairie

WRECKED BY DYNAMITE IN BISBEE AREA

Nine buildings were wrecked and mining machinery destroyed by a dynamite explosion in Lowell near Bisbee. No lives lost, windows shattered, relief train brings injured passengers from Neeleys station after a smoking car derailment. Gas supply partly restored in Cleveland after outage with one death reported from gas shortage.

Associated Press Bisbee Ann Lowell Cape Girardeau Neeleys Station Weisco Cleveland Van

Typhoid Epidemic Plagues Scranton as Deaths Rise

Scranton faces a raging typhoid outbreak with nearly 1000 cases and escalating deaths. Officials claim the situation is under control, though reports suggest underreporting. City health boards tighten measures while allowing residents to depart to avoid demoralization, hoping for a brief quelling of the crisis.

Scranton Jan Mae

Real Estate Transfers From Waterloo Listings

Real estate transfers show Trenty Hammer to John Hundley in section 31 00 14 for 140 dollars. Elen Markham to Idwin R York for a lot in East Waterloo at 600. G A Doerfler to Warren Brown trustee for a West Waterloo lot at 7000. Henry Allen to Herbert Peck for East Waterloo lot at 325. Henry B Allen to Herbert E Peck for East Waterloo lot at 82. Others include various lat and lot transfers in East Waterloo and West Waterloo with sums ranging from 350 to 9500. Cemetery plots in Wood Cemetery Hinies described as well.

Trenty Hammer John Hundley Elen Markham Idwin R. York East Waterloo G. A. Doerfler Warren Brown West Waterloo G. A. Thoerlier Isabella Evans Eftie Alice Hartman Waterloo Yohn W. Wilby James Register Willoth Hoxte Yienry B. Aven Herbert 1. Peck Mast Waterloo Henry Allen Herbert EB. Peck Henry B. Allen Herbert E. Peck Wmmons Johnson Et al Findhloeb Ab Weigo Wimwood Cemetery Hyies Bimwoodt i

Saloons and Cigarettes Statistics Stir Public Eye

Iowa officials release a detailed Official Register on saloon and cigarette law operations from Oct 1 1905 to Oct 1 1906. It shows 43 prohibition counties with 1 770 saloons generating 1 097 052.53 mulct revenue, plus 377 092 in extra city licenses. Seventeen thousand dollars per saloon? No, totals show varied city shares and 920 618 to cities from 1 474 145.20 collected. The report traces growth of prohibition counties since 1889 and notes cigarette tax collections were only 7 575 with Des Moines contributing 4 275.

Oet John Jamieson Guy Brewer Land Department Jamieson Rewer Merriam Brewer Carroll Audubon Cedar Emmet Towa Pocahontas Sac Shelby Grundy Monroe Prohibition Cianietis Secretary of State Wes Moines Iowa Cedar Stag Polk Des Moines Scott Davenport Otlumwe Prohibition Counties

Restitution Efforts for Dutch Land Grant Under Governor Van Twiller

Heirs seek restoration of land once granted to Forncocks and other Dutch settlers by letters patent signed by Governor Van Twiller. Grants were ratified by later Dutch and English governors, culminating in Lord Cornbury's administration with a deed of ownership ratified.

Forncocks van Twiller Holland New Netherlands Lord Cornbury

Gentleman Beggar Jailed in Iowa for Cheating

Independence Iowa January 5 Gus Shuster a well dressed educated German long active in begging is jailed awaiting grand jury action on charges of false pretenses He claimed a $40 000 German heirship and sometimes a $1 500 draft His name appeared in a German uncle’s will years ago but the later will excluded him Investigators believe he came to the United States fully aware of the facts His arrest shows no emotion and he eats where he pleases even in a jail corridor

Independence Iowa Gus Shuster Iis Shuster Germany

Prisoner in padded cell dies after raving attack

In Gowrie area Iowa a farmer died in custody after being moved to a padded cell following violent raving and an assault on Sheriff during a tense eviction. The incident occurred at Swaledale and involved the local jail and Gowrie connection. Phone outage protest follows mutual line rule change as Sheffield patrons remove service.

Swaledale Iowa Gaia Truato Pee- Wes Mutual Telephone Company Sheffield

On Watches Dead in Dubuque House Tragedy

In Dubuque on January 5 a lone servant keeps silent vigil beside the body of Julia Archer after a sudden death. A single lamp and a quiet room mark the scene as authorities begin inquiry into the mystery surrounding the demise.

Dubuque, Tawa Whitt Eut Julia Archer

Electric Shock Fatal and Miserly Woman Revealed by Crime Scene

A east Duburne woman found dead in her collage amidst rumors of wealth and miserliness. Neighbors say she lived alone for decades, with blinds drawn for days before entry. A Burlington route substore keeper was killed by an electric shock while handling a live wire in a factory setting.

Wunlington Jawadan George K. Morris Burlington Route Morris Comte

Box Reilers Service Rural Delivery Injustice Debate

Eldova Tau and Tau warn that rural delivery costs should not be borne by towns as a public policy. The ruling prompts criticism that jock boxes are taxed at an erased rate and locals oppose financing countryside mail service. Public sentiment views the measure as unfair.

Eldova Towa Tau Lie Now Postetties

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