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Newspaper

Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1905

Page

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Hearst election challenge swells as ballots seized in New York

New York City November 10 indictments rise from grand jury over election law violations and assaults. Hearst campaign contest dominates reports with ballot box seizures and recount maneuvers, including court orders directing the board of elections to accept and store nearly 600000 ballots under guard.

Associated Press New York City Grand Jury Hegeman The Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Insurance Investigation Committee Today Conmary Palmer Buckner Republican National Committee New York N. Y Traud Mayer Hearst Marer William Randolph Hearst Board of Elections Sixth Avenue Forty-first Election Board Justice Gaynor Rhe Main Dicker State Suprem Court Joan R. Voorhies Morgan Messrs. Mayer Jerome Citizen's Union Tay Jeronie Attorenys Perkins Sanford Formey Mason Dundle Surenoe McClellan Alton H. Parker Court of Appeal Philadelphia Moothanaterns HOPE Talvassers Board of Eleetions Jarse Ingal Star Tammany Watchers Isi Bureau of Elections Law Committee Tammany Hall High Standin Nsst

Love's Dream Disturbed by Mysterious Absence After Marriage

The La Porte Progress-Review reports the disappearance of Osea Clark shortly after his October 6 marriage to Cora B. Sawyer of Sioux Falls. Clark left for La Porte on business, failed to meet his wife, and has not communicated since. Mrs. Clark has consulted counsel and taken possession of her home. rumors of an affair swirl as friends and family express sympathy for the bride.

Osea Clark Cora B. Sawyer Sioux Falls la Porte Progress-Review Sa O. A. Clark Cora Sioux Walls Myr Clark Prom Waterloo Chirk Porte City Hat Lo Mr. Clark Mary Clark Vu. Clark Denney

Chautauqua Alliance Discusses Advertising Methods

At Chicago on November 10 the International Chautauqua Alliance closed with talks on advertising methods and lyceum bureau offers. Speakers included Miss Kate Kimball of Chantayana New York and Rev J Frank Sneider of Island Park Indiana. The next alliance meeting is set for Battle Creek Michigan in November 1946.

Chicago Lyceum Kate Kimball

Court House News Notes Suits and Estates

Dr. T. G. Taylor sues Modern National Reverse for 644.03 on loans and unpaid medical exams. Counts cover a July 1908 loan, 194 exams from 1905 to 1904 with 148 due, and 103 exams for 31.50 with 57.17 due. Also notes administration appointment for B. Eberhart estate with no real estate.

T. G. Taylor National Plainy List Eberhart A. van Valkenburg la Porte City B. E. Wberhart van Valkerburg

Real Estate Transfers in East and West Waterloo

Real estate transfers list two transactions: John R. Rector to William Lingel bach a lot in East Waterloo for 1000 dollars and H. Glas et al to Joby R. Rector a lot in East Waterloo for 400 dollars, plus Tsalel Foster to Alert C. Ballinger a lot in West Waterloo for 6000 dollars. In Chicago a shopper tragedy: Mrs Parnie Baynes of Detroit leaped from a fifth story department store window and died instantly.

John R. Rector William Lingelbach East Waterloo H. Glas Associated Press Chicago State Street Parnie Baynes Detroit Michigan

Case Submits Susanna Geary Death to Grand Jury

The Geary case from Cambridge, involving Susanna Geary’s death and dismemberment, is sent to the grand jury with four suspects under arrest. Suspects include Lewis Crawford, William Howard, Dr. Percy T. McLeod, and Morris Nathan. Nathan and McLeod faced prior charges. bail set at 4000 and 20000 respectively.

Boston Mass Susanna Geary Cambridge Lehorus Boston Harbor Lewis Crawford Willioa Howard New York Percy TD. McLeod Morris Nathan Court House Nathan McLeod Callioa Dr. McLeod Een Natnas

Shonts Denounces Labor Laws for Isthmus Canal

Theodore Shonts of the Panama Canal Commission tells the American Hardware Manufacturers Association that applying eight hour and other labor laws to canal workers is a serious error. He says most workers will be aliens and that such measures raise costs and taxes, insisting the canal will be built in Panama by July.

Congress Shakespeare Captain Duman Theodore Roosevelt Commission Roosevelt Canal Washington, D. C Theodore P. Shonts Panama Canal Commission Americanardware Manufacturers’ Association Panama Canal Tto Panama Danama Anal

Illinois Central Schedule Changes To Improve Western Service

A Chicago written notice from General Passenger Agent S G Hatch details November 19 start of new Illinois Central service. Train No 6 from Fort Dodge to Chicago becomes a morning train reaching Waterloo at 6 50 and Chicago by 6 05 PM, with other routes realigned to Omaha Sioux City Denver and California. Trains 4 and 5 adjustments promise better east west connections and a faster Chicago to west coast service.

Courier S. G. Hatch Chicago Illinois Central Fort Dodge Waterloo Omaha Sioux City West Here Denver Col. Tt California St. Paul Illnois Central North Branch Daily Courier

Lost Boy in Tama County

Frank Flynn’s sixteen year old son wandered off after frightened by older youths while helping skin a sheep hide south of Garwin. A large search with about seventy volunteers traced him across farms near Garwin Green Mountain Jadbrook and Will Youngman before dusk on the second day. He appeared unharmed though his mind is not entirely balanced.

Frank Flynn Garwin Will Youngman Green Mountain Jadbrook Lewis

Autoist Wing Damage Suit Verdict For Defendant

The jury in the case BH. G. Merriar versus W. A. McWaid returned a verdict for the defendant. Merriam sought $5,000 claiming McWaid drove into his team. The suit has been ongoing at the court.

Atinnile Towa Ay 10 BH. G. Merriar We.a. McWaid Tetal Plainti@t Merriam McWaid Awax

Funds to be Filed Here In Northwestern Life suits

Des Moines Iowa Nov 10 The return of 225000 from the assets of Northwestern National Life Insurance company of Minneapolis to the Iowa auditor is planned within days by C H Johnson Des Moines attorney for former policy holders of Northwestern Life and Savings and present holders of Northwestern National Life A receiver for the Des Moines organization may be appointed as several suits pending accuse gross misrepresentation by agents who advised surrender of Northwestern Life and Savings policies for Northwestern National Life policies about 3000 transfers occurred nearly a score of policy holders may sue

Des Moines Iowa Northwestern National Life Insurance Company Minneapolis Auditor of Iowa B. F. Carroll C. H. Johnson Northwestern Life and Savings Company Northwestern National Life Johnson Northwestern Life and Savings

Brilliant Career Ends as Fort Dodge Doctor Sentenced

Fort Dodge, Iowa, November 11. Dr. F. E. B. Palmer, once a leading Northwestern Iowa physician with a grand Fort Dodge practice and a fine home, is sentenced by Judge Richards to two years in a state hospital for the insane. Evidence shows he was a morphine fiend, his downfall marked by illness, alienation, and erratic behavior, including self described vermin delusions and a dramatic defense without legal aid.

Fort Dodge Towa F. E B. Palmer Richards District Court Cherokee Palmer Iowa Jig W. F. Tobey

Suffragists meet at Panora for Iowa Equal Suffrage session

The Iowa Equal Suffrage Society opens its thirty fourth annual convention in Panora with strong attendance. State president Mrs Mary J Coggeshall presides as committees report the group is in good condition. Delegates discuss national affairs and election of a new president to succeed Coggeshall.

Panora Iowa Towa Equa Suffrage Association Mary J. Coggeshall Des Moines Adelaide Ballard Hull Portland Coggeshall

Multiple Iowa incidents reported from Nov 10

Des Moines and nearby towns report a farmer Arnold Spring’s suicide near Brooks after insanity concerns. The Youngerman divorce is settled with stipulations and minor-alimony arrangements. Mrs. Siegman, rescued from the Raceson River, is sent to Clarinda asylum. Mrs. Palmer dies from morphine after spine injury. Conspiracy case and incorporations announced in various towns.

Corning Town Arnold Spring Brooks Iowa Spring L. Siegman Raceson Willow Dam Eighteenth Street Frank Andrews Sounty Clarinda Asylum Siegman Clarinda

Charities Conference Highlights Poverty Causes And Juvenile Justice

Marshalltown Iowa November conference draws educators and philanthropists. D A Glasacot tre next address on city poverty conditions. Judge Burnham outlines juvenile court law needs changes. Ensign discusses Prisons Iowa with Mason City attendance boosts lecture on New York practices.

Marshalltown Iowa State Conference of Charities and Corrections D. A. Glasacot Associated Charities Des Moines Burnham Ensign New York City W. RR. Patterson Lown City

Trade Reports Indicate Strong Activity Across Industries

New York traders report broad strength in nearly all lines with high activity from manufacturers and increased holiday demand. Car congestion and freight movements slow some price collections while transfers from staples to holiday goods continue.

New York N. Y Tobbers Tron Steet Nes

Unprecedented Demand Lifts Exports and Trade Indicators

Reports from the country show money circulating and demand for crop movement at unprecedented levels. Wheat and flour exports for the week ended Nov 9 reach 3.63 million bushels, July 1 to date 36.79 million, up from last year. corn exports 1.05 million for the week, 19.73 million since July 1. Dun & Co. notes stronger business, rising retail demand, and high production across pig iron, footwear, and textiles amid ongoing strikes with little impact on prosperity. Railway earnings up 2.5 percent in October. Dan’s index peaks. per capita money in circulation hits 31.69. Hides prices reach civil war era highs.

Dun & Co Boston

Attempted suicide by prisoner in Davenport jail

Erich von Kutzleben, condemned to life in prison by the jury verdict, nearly hanged himself in his cell after a noon break with a rope and hammock edge slip noose. Sheriff Deterich and Attorney Havner intervened, later noting von Kutzleben’s plan to avoid lifelong confinement. He has been under guard since the incident and will remain jailed in Davenport during appeal.

Marengo Towa Erich von Kutzleben Deterich H.al Havner Erich Rich Davenport Muiengo

Property Transfers in Waterloo and Area Transactions

A list of land and lot transfers between individuals in Waterloo and nearby areas. Albert E. Russell transfers land to Ralph Storm in East Waterloo for 2800 dollars. George W. Pett transfers land to Susan M. Sisson in West Waterloo for 6000 dollars. Mary Susan Sisson to George W. Pett a parcel in sec 28 29 88 12 for 8400 dollars. G A Rownd to Hannah Miller a section 17 9 13 parcel for 2 dollars. Ira J Hoover to Frank L Marquis a lot in West Waterloo. C J Sefton to F J Sefton a land parcel in section R4 N7T 11 with price not stated.

Albert E. Russell Ralph Storm East Waterloo George W. Pett Susan M. Sisson West Waterloo Mary Susan Sisson Sec G. A. Rownd Hannah Miller Rena Hook Wood Epperson Lia Porte City Ira J. Hoover Frank L. Marquis C. J. Sefton F. J. Sefton

Local Angler Catches Fifth Monster Pike of Season

Matt Wheeder hauled in a sixteen pound piker in Black Hawk creek north of the city. It was his fifth giant catch this session and marks him five by penalty Walton of Watertoo.

Matt Wheeder Black Hawk Creek Penalty Walton Watertoo

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Love Chautauqua Alliance Court House News Geary Nathan and McLeod Tama County Frank Vlynn Equal Suffrage Society S.S.S S.S. S SWIFT Atlanta Nchester Repeating Rifles Winchester Winchester Repeating Arms New Haven Conn Blae Farmer Youngerman Gen Alvilla Palmer D. D.palmer Chiropractic School of Medicine State Board of Health Iocal Physicians Logan Z. H. Gassel Daisy Hunt Henry Hunt George W. Egan F. James Missouri Valley Egan New Iowa Corporations Ded Moines Union Supply Co Oskaloosa George W. Harris Commercial Savings Bank Tama G. HL. Austin Mason City Wheeler Starm Trade Reports Mercantile
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