28 Jul 1905
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Newspaper
Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
1
In La Porte City on July 25 an agent for the Rock Island railway found two gunny sacks on the depot platform containing six weak hens each. He suspects a chicken thief dumped them to avoid detection. The agent currently holds the birds and seeks their owner. if none appears, he plans to sell them.
In Kansas City July 25 a hurried crowd surged toward Union depot. A man let two women pass before him. another impatient passerby bumped him aside and took his place. The offended man sought redress with a nickel then raced to his train, while bystanders praised the quick act as civic duty.
Justice Warren granted a stay in the Albert T. Patrick Rice murder case pending argument on re argument. The re argument time is set for October 8. Execution was halted on grounds that important evidence may have been overlooked by a majority of the court.
Mr MacMaster, Canadian counsel for the United States in the case against Green and Gaynor, cabled from London that the two men have withdrawn their petition for invive to appeal to the Privy Council. The Privy Council will tally dismiss the appeal on Wednesday. A habeas corpus proceeding will come before Judge Gelmet and Uttiwa about August 7.
Alma Hart of Davenport identified as the dead girl found east of Muscatine after a river excursion with friends. The 17 year old had previously attempted suicide, was detained, and reportedly quarreled with a former lover before her death amid a search spanning a mile radius.
Ames Iowa July 25 Prof Bowmon says corn crop prospects in Ames exceed last year. M L Bovonan agronomy instructor at Ames and leader of farm crops at Iowa State College notes that warm weather and occasional showers have spurred growth. Records from college show daily growth averages of five inches with variations from three to nine inches.
Marshalltown July 26 The Barber Asphalt Paving Company sues the city in United States circuit court Des Moines seeking 30000 in damages. The suit challenges the citys refusal to assess the costs of improving North First and Second Avenues to the adjoining property. The city plans to fight the case arguing the paving was laid according to specifications and cites potential wider tax impact on taxpayers. The decision may hinge on a prior Des Moines West Grand avenue ruling by the state supreme court.
A man named July Waterbury was arrested in Cedar Rapids yesterday afternoon while completing wedding arrangements on a forgery charge. He was jailed and later arraigned in Marion before a justice. dozens of forged checks have circulated recently, with hundreds of dollars involved. Local merchants and saloon keepers were often targets as the scheme spread between Cedar Rapids and Marion.
A Grundy Center school board meeting elected Mr. CM Parker of Cedar Falls as high school principal and Miss Maude Zum of State Center as eighth grade teacher. This completes the new teaching staff for the coming year.
A 24 year old man drowned Sunday while bathing for pleasure in an artificial lake on Charles Mieher's farm, about two miles south and west of Trwin Iowa. The life was insured for $2,000.
Des Moines Indiana July 24 1905 reports last week as the most favorable for rapid corn growth and for harvesting hay and small grain amid a period of extreme heat. Weather conditions boosted crop development and farming activity across the region.
Humidity and electric storms marked the latter half of the week with heavy showers in the east. Rain ranged from two to three inches in some areas, four fifths of the state below normal. Corn, oats, barley harvesting advance. southern and central districts mostly in shock. spring wheat ripening. berries abundant and grapes promising. pastures good. rust damage minimal.
In Chicago on July 24 Timothy Dooly shot Mrs James Griffin at 2nd Avenue and West Twelfth, killing her and wounding Annie Griffin and Patrick Danly. Dooly then killed himself as neighbors gathered. Annie was shot in the back of the head and Patrick Danly died soon after. Dooly had been drinking and opened fire after a dispute over drinking from a bottle.
Washington July 25 reports from immigration stations show that 411 Chinese applied for admission in June and 200 were admitted.
In Brooklyn four Swedes argued over Norway's secession from Sweden. Two men, Karl Anderson and Jotur Vromie Ludweg Thegel, are dying in hospital with a third badly injured. Victor Linguist was captured after a police chase in a trolley car. he favored Norway’s course and urged shooting.
In Kuneasiby Missouri on July 25 a slite case against Andy Bar der faced Sam Young, both described as negroes, for assault with a knife. Judge Newhall questioned a witness who explained the "game of craps" style gambling as a parlor oddity, while the barber’s stabbing of Young erupted from a dispute over a gambling game. Bar ber was bound over to the court of common pleas on a $300 bond.
A massive oil field fire in Texas' Mayable district burns for over a day, destroying tens of millions of barrels of crude, killing two near a burning tank, with dikes built to protect field holdings and multiple firms reporting large losses. Heavy rain aids spread as tanks explode and workers attempt rescues.
New York reports that John F. Wallace formerly served as chief engineer of the Panama Canal and was slated for further major duties. The item notes his career status and anticipated role following his departure from the canal project.
In a contested move, James A. Blair refused to appoint a president for the Seaboard Air Line. The dispute emerged amid broader regional tensions, with statements from General Uribe-Uribe in Lina Peru and a Colombian round of discourse about obedience to a Spanish king arbital decision. The controversy touches Peru and Ecuador boundary questions and Colombia’s territorial claims.
Gladbrook Iowa July report details a newlyweds separation soon after their vows. The couple, from prominent families, left for a honeymoon then separated after three days amid alleged jealousy. Source notes long courtship before marriage and suggests strain, not lasting conflict.
Washington July 26 A general summary of the weekly weather bureau crop report notes favorable weather boosting corn growth with few oxen problems and generally excellent conditions. Rainier areas report delayed thrashing and some grain damage, while winter and spring wheat progress well in many states. Oats harvest is advancing with good yields expected, though Ohio reports lodging and Washington notes desiccating winds harming filling crops.
In a July dispute New York, Col. Mann claims Roosevelt consented to be cited in the book Facts and Fancies, while presenting a signed photo to illustrate the piece. Roosevelt denies the claim, citing a representative who allegedly delivered a photo. The debate touches funding and page allocations amid broader questions of Town Topics publishing and a Huntington payment.
Matkuta Minnesota July 24 Dre Kath testified most of yesterday about his whereabouts on the day and night of Dr Gebhardt’s killing. He said he arrived home at 458 PM the evening of the murder with his father and sister supporting his story. Other witnesses placed him at various locations that evening and Pitzpatrick of Winona described an encounter with Roch and a Sunday parlor ride to the crime scene. She denied the McCabe episode.
Jesup July 24 special report Elmer Sunt lies at the home of her sister Mrs Harry Houck near Shady Grove. For a time it was feared death would visit the young woman but she survived the night and was slightly better this morning having died during the morning hours. Mrs Timka has been failing for several months. While living at Tracer the disease first asserted itself. Last winter the corpse removed from Tracer and spent months in search of wealth. She visited the south but did not receive hoped for aid. She minister of Mrs Fay Place of this city wife of the editor of the Citizens Herald.
Reports say two additional deaths and four new cases, with 154 suspected cases and 32 deaths citywide. Quarantine tightens. open territory exempted in parts of St. Tammany and Plaquemines parishes. Four powers act: state and city health boards, citizens committee, and federal service. Funds raised for the fight. troops to be inspected at Fort St Philip.
Stockholm faces a secret session acceptance of a special committee report on dissolving the union with Norway. The proposed terms include frontier fortifications, deer pasture rights, transit trade safeguards, and a clarified Swedish foreign status. The committee favors an arbitration pact and domestic loan to meet new conditions amid ongoing Republican tensions and political maneuvering.
The essay discusses Sweden's stance on dissolving the union with Norway without force, urging negotiation and mutual settlement of affairs. It cautions against coercion, favoring peaceful separation and a satisfactory settlement. A separate Washington report notes petitions for U S recognition of Norway as an independent state and a formal royal request referred to President Roosevelt.
Secretary Taft, Miss Alice Roosevelt, and party receive an extraordinary welcome in Tokyo. Crowds fill the streets from the railway to the palace as warships escort the visitors and a daytime fireworks display lights the bay near Uraga. The Manchuria’s arrival is saluted by harbor vessels amid memories of Commodore Perry’s earlier voyage.
Ships were manned in honor of American guests as citizens gathered at the railway station to welcome them. A large squad at the station wore red and purple banners from guilds and corporations. Streets near the station overflowed with people and decorations, and Japan and the United States flags flew prominently. Viscount Tanaka and officials greeted the party, who then rode imperial coaches to Shiba palace amid constant cheers.
A rush by about 3,000 women at a Pittsburg store on July 26 caused several hundred to be knocked down and injured while scrambling for shirts and overalls. Eight women were seriously hurt and police, ambulances, and patrol wagons were deployed. the interior was damaged and many victims were treated before being sent home.
Edward Heaton of Liverpool started from Rover England on July 2h in an attempt to swim the channel. The conditions were favorable but Heaton became ill after six hours of swimming and failed to complete the crossing.
The divorce suit filed by Maud Gonne, famed as the Irish Joan of Arc, against Major McBride formerly of the Boer army, opened today before the civil tribunal of the Seine in Paris. The case draws wide attention due to the parties' prominence and public interest surrounding the proceedings.
A Pittsburgh man Carl E. Miller claims he will inherit nearly all of Miss Anna M. Gunning's $600000 estate if he can obtain a divorce from his wife or if she dies. Gunning, 55, who was once engaged to Miller, died at her Gilve Street home last week. Miller says the fortune will not lure him into court.
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