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Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1910

Page

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Iowa dairying urged by Danish success example

Iowa should push dairy development inspired by Denmark where a shift to dairying created profitable production. Professor Boeggild praises Iowa cows and Holsteins as superior to Danish stock, suggesting Iowa can double butter fat output with improved breeding and practices. Rail rate abuses near the coast also draw attention to transportation costs affecting local business and farm machinery sales.

Iowa Towans Iona Denmark Liey Boeggild Royal Danish Agricultural College Copen- Hagen Vpaville Spokane Wash Reno Nev Qoast Omaha Neno Union and Southern Pacific Line Sacramento Denver Boston

Gold supply and price theory discussed

The author questions whether the rise in general prices is due to more gold or to a broader rise in other goods and labor. They propose a hypothetical world with only gold and flour to show price changes depend on relative increases, noting vast increases in other earth products and labor lack corresponding statistics.

Earth

Great Victory Cited For Interstate Commerce Commission

A brief note praises the Interstate Commerce Commission for its value in regulating excessive rates and the need for money to adjust these charges. The comment frames this as a significant achievement since a key ruling.

Intertate Commerce Commission

Shift Coming in Bryanites Democratic Reform Move

The Bryanitas of the democratic party form an organization to choose popular issues and aid candidates. They aim to reform, break from railroad and corporation influence, and provoke debate on party lines. Questions arise about future alliances between Democrats and Republicans over reform versus capital interests.

Browne Jury Farce Sparks Public Outcry

State's Attorney Wayman denounces the Browne bribery trial jury as tampered though evidence showed multiple self incriminating confessions and documentary proof. The defense attacked witnesses, portrayed the affair as blackmail, and abruptly rested. One juror was Lorimer’s neighbor, hinting at machine influence.

Browne Wayman Chicago Lorimer Forrest

Lorimer Browne case looms as jury fears grow

The article discusses mounting anxieties about Lorimer Browne and jurors amid courtroom tensions and alleged misconduct by jurors and officials. It notes Browne faces trial in Cook County and potential political backlash in Springfield, framing the case as a test of civic duty and reform against corrupt conditions. It also covers Colonel Henry Watterson on women’s suffrage, criticizing its broad political impact while praising widening women’s work, yet opposing ballot enfranchisement for half the electorate.

Lorliner Leachmen Paracett McSurely Peo Browne Tie Agate Cook County Springfield Tate Wiinoeis Lorimer Marle Henry Kentucky United States Ilenry Watterson Mark Mr. Watterson Colorado

Jailers let loose: parole ruling frees hundreds of inmates

July 1 report details a Joliet parole board action following the supreme court ruling upholding parole law. About 367 inmates could be released from a 1,590 cell total, with 12 convicts escaping to Chicago and 175 parolees to receive final discharge. The incident arises after the court reversed an earlier constitutional finding.

Stobes Penitentiary Chicago Supreme Court High Tribunal Joliel Prospector

Woman killed by electrocution in Virginia case

Ticdmond Virginia July 1 Angela Hamilton 25 was executed in the electric chair for the June 1999 murder of Mrs Sallfe Hix in Lynchburg. Hamilton had been tried three times with two hung juries before a third trial found him guilty after a fatal beating and gunshot wound. He faced repeated gubernatorial reprieves and urged friends to reform. He leaves a widow and several children.

Ticdmond Angela Hamilton Sallfe Hix Lynchburg Fiamilton Hamilton

Beriberi Cure Found Reported by Public Health Service

A Washington report states polished rice diet cures beriberi, while unpolished rice kept in Philippine institutions once fostered the disease. In such places the illness disappeared after polished rice adoption. Danish cabinet resigns as King Frederick accepts blanket resignation in Copenhagen.

Beribert Washington, D.D Public Health Services Philippines Herberi Danish Gabinet Copenhagen Frederick

Rage War At Lemberg University Wounds Dozens

Two student groups Ruthenian and Polish clashed at the University of Lemberg in Austria Hungary on July 1. Many officials and students were seriously wounded as revolvers were fired. Police intervened to break up a three cornered fight amid a feud rooted in racial jealousy at the university.

Lemberg Austria-Uungaerg Univy of Old Ag

Suffragist Goon Held for Robbery In Dc Trials

Hley Runyon a 17 year old from Richmond Virginia and Julian D B Whichard of Atlanta were each held on 4500 bail in police court for house breaking. Police allege they robbed the home of Secretary Mosely of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Mrs Emily Runyon says the boy’s brain is abnormal and a surgical operation may cure the defect.

Washington D. C Runyon Savannah Drown

Raymond visits Bremer and area residents visit

Raymond and Mrs Brigman with two children travel to Bremer for a couple of weeks. Visitors include John Baker of Waterloo and Charles Rudel of South Dakota at William Rudel’s home. Marie Hull returns for summer vacation from the College of Commerce in Waterloo, with others visiting relatives in Raymond and nearby towns.

Raymond Charles Rbrigman Leonard Tielen Bremer John Baker Waterloo Charles Rudel South Dakota William Rudel Marie Hull College of Commerce Merbert Britzman Charles Weltsin O. W. Follett Mary Laura M. Philips Ed Smith Junkerton Glen Poyner Alis. Dunham Selma Ala Alis A. Burt Jesse Seely Dennis Knapp Marie Fischels James Edwards Carl Knapp Katheryne Smith Dunkerton Charles Cook Herman McVey Belle Smith Cedar Rapids Joseph Schuler Floyd Schuler Airs David Schuler G. M. Parker Phillips Hall Women’s Home

Port Arthur Opens to World Shipping Today

Toxic July 1 reports the opening of Port Arthur to the shipping of all nations, a move publicized in the official gazette. Japan had decided months earlier to open Port Arthur as a free commercial port of entry, surprising observers who saw it losing strategic military value and becoming a regular commercial city. The port's winter weather freedom is noted as a major advantage.

Port Arthur Gaizette Bucharest Queen Elizabeth of Roumania Carmen Sylva Elizabeth

Elopement Suspicions In Waterloo Couple Missing

William Kirsher and his 22 year old step daughter Maud Kirsher have not been seen since May 18. Neighbors note unusual attentiveness between them and a mystery to Greene wife Mary Kirsher. The pair left Waterloo after reporting plans to visit Greene with Mrs Kirsher, with steps toward possible desertion or crime while officers are urged to locate them.

William Kirsher Maud Kirsher Waterloo Erene Maytag Fife Street Mary Kirsher Greene Kirsher Hall Park Miss I Kirsher Bluff Street

Roy of 18 Elopes with 19 Year Old Bride

Frank L. Farris, 14, son of former state representative Charles Farris, elopes with Nell Krutsinger, 19, daughter of Sim Krutsinger. They wed out of state and return to Louisville, keeping the marriage secret until yesterday. The couple, schoolmates a year ago, must have gone out of state for a license. The groom is described as the youngest married man in the state, and they plan to reside with his parents.

Louisville Frank L. Farris Charles Farris Nell Krutsinger Sim Krutsinger Lcense Parrisa

Injuries and Drownings Reported in Iowa Localities

In Creston and nearby towns four incidents are recorded. Frank Davis, 42, was injured by cars in the railroad yards and taken to a hospital. his wife and family reportedly live in Cedar Rapids. A 12 year old, Roy, drowned in the Iowa River at Iowa City after disappearing from home. Clyde Waggonner of Masena sustained severe injuries in a runaway when his team bolted near a water tank, leading to amputation. Paul Weaver, 25, fell forty feet from a pole, caught by a wire, and was hospitalized with uncertain injuries.

Creston Evening Press Frank Davis Cedar Rapids Davis Roy Iowa River Iowa City Evening Shouts Ward Shantz Burt Greston Hoening Press Clyde Waggonner Massena Guy Wire Clinton Paul Weaver

Orange TWP. Orange Two Notes and Local Life

June 30 report from Orange Township highlights slight Sunday rain, ongoing heat, and drying vegetation. Revival services at South Waterloo church draw good attendance. Local residents share news of lost horses, visits, travels to Omaha cattle sale, hospital treatment, family moves, and a honeymoon footprint from Minneapolis before relocation to Dubuque.

South Waterloo de Jarger Davis A. A. Bontrager Walkce Fike Mildgeville Lil Wharne Arthur Smith Frank Heitter T. F. Heitter Dubuque Jonas Flickinger Wilson Heitter John Flickinger Tracy, Minn Harry Smucker Fred Miller Omaha Neb H. Lowe Montana P. Hoover Waterloo Chautauqua Virgil Tiltsworth Minneapolis

Ear in the Mail Targets Pittsburgh Steamship President

In Cleveland on July 1 Harry C. Coulby chairman of the Pittsburg Steamship Company received a box containing a human ear and a note threatening harm to him. Police have arrested suspects along the river front and investigate the case as a potential attack connected to a prominent financier and a wealthy widow.

Cleveland, O Harry C. Coulby Pittsburg Steamship Company Steel Trust Jake Lawton Lake Buffalo Coulby

Woman on Trial Opens Wrist in East Prussia

Frau Von Schoenbeck Weber, on trial for alleged complicity in her husband’s murder, attempted suicide by wrist cutting. Doctors hope to save her life as the case stirs national interest and she is committed to an insane asylum after the trial is suspended.

Allenstein East Prussia Frau von Schoenbeck Weber Major von Schoenbeck von Goeben Frau von Schoenbeck A. C. Weber Berlin Germany

Wedded at Bride's Home in Bennington Township

Mrs. Fred Mueller of Memphis Tenn has recovered enough from surgery to return home Sunday morning. Victor J Teissinger and Ramona A Daniels were married Tuesday at the bride’s parents home in Bennington township with Rev J A Haehlen officiating. The couple will reside in Des Moines. The bride is daughter of Andrew Daffiels and a former county teacher. The groom is son of Jacob Teissinger and a Des Moines law student. A surprise shower followed the day before.

Fred Mueller Memphis Tenn J. E. Chapin Maple Street Victor J. Teissinger Ramona A. Daniels Bennington Township J. A. Haehlen Gresham Des Moines Black Hawk County Andrew Daffiels Jacob Teissinger Sac CSS Ladies’ Aid Society of Gresham Church Mrs. Teissinger

Cedar Falls visitor and local happenings in Janesville

Maiel Fish from Cedar Falls visits Janesville while Mrs. John McMurray remains gravely ill under nurse care. A Fourth of July picnic is planned in Nettleton's woods by Woodmen and Royal Neighbors. Farm sale from Matt Pierce to a Jesup buyer. Many locals travel, visit, or suffer minor incidents, with residents and kin appearing across Janesville and nearby towns.

Janesville Maiel Fish Cedar Falls John McMurray Nettleton’s Woods Matt Pierce Jesup Red Hand Tuesda Faith “Y McLaughlin Coon Rapids

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