23 Nov 1906
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Newspaper
Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1906
Page
1
New York November 21 Touss Boni de Castellane seeks more work in New York after rumors of a French court denial and a possible political setback. A Keith and Proctor circuit engagement could pay about 4000 dollars a week for sword exhibitions if he accepts the terms and performs.
The West Virginia Supreme Court rules a contract binding twenty coke firms through Pocahoniak Coke Company as exclusive agent is void. Seven members withdrew. the agent sued to enforce the contract, but the court voided the arrangement, defining broad state power over trust regulation.
Omaha Neb Nov 21 Herman Hewize a prominent banker was shot last night at Watkins Gleun in an event described as a deadly incident. Police reported no details on motive or suspects as investigators cordon the scene.
An advertisement warns of kidney disease dangers and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy. It claims kidneys cause heart, liver, bladder and other organ issues and offers samples and a book by mail from Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
Miss Edith Campbell a Normal girl from Cedar Falls left home for Waterloo to seek work with James Berry on High Street. She is under care at Mrs Hale’s and sister Nettie Campbell aims to move her to Des Moines for treatment by Dr Gersholm Hill. Needing constant watching, she fears depression from news of Boehmler's death. parents live in Wiota, Iowa.
Court officials warn probate work is expanding as estates rise in Black Hawk County. Surrogate and district courts plan to record juror lists. assessments for Goose Ford drainage ditch to be levied next week if weather allows.
Washington reports an international plan to suppress anarchists gaining traction after bombings in Rome. Return of Secret Service chief may push for an international conference to combat the menace. Secretary Root, aligned with McKinley, supported Roosevelt's post‑inaugural push for laws granting federal control over anarchist movements.
A cablegram from Port-au-Prince via the Associated Press reports the president will stay in San Juan tonight and depart for Ponce tomorrow morning where he will re-embark. He is expected to reach Washington Monday evening.
Madrid reports the Heralas de lives for the Spanish squadron at Cadiz ordered to Tangier with 500 marines to board the cruiser Rio de la Plata. Rumor says the British squadron off Spain is ordered to Morocco, signaling an immediate perilous Moroccan situation and precautions to forestall actions by bandit Ralsull.
The Waterloo Live Stock Commission company will hold its next regular horse sale on Saturday November 24. Four splendid consignments of draft and all purpose horses will be offered. The manager asks all with horses for sale to consign them as demand for good horses in the south is increasing and the market is high.
Washington reports the unofficial printed tally for the sixtieth Congress, with Republicans holding 222 seats and Democrats 164 after recent adjustments. The text notes the inclusion of McGavink and Ring and mentions varied local news items without a single central event.
Found in a peat bed four feet below ground on James Shields farm in Fairbank township, Buchanan county, the skeleton of a large elk was uncovered by William Fidment. Only horns and skull remained intact, with one jaw and four grinders plus leg bones. Antlers measure four feet eight inches long. Local elders recall elk sightings decades ago, suggesting the remains date back sixty to eighty years. Antlers to be exhibited in Fairbank soon.
In Pittsburg on November 22, following a Tlaiek Hand member’s murder by an Italian who owed the group $500, Leon Sadowoski a noted physician and J N M Nowak a banker report receiving Black Hand letters demanding $1000 or face death. Polish residents fear Russian spies aim to disrupt the Polish national alliance and blame them for the letters while Nowak controls funds sent from across the United States to support the alliance’s aim against Russian domination.
Ta Crosse Wis Nov 22 Believing public gambling better than backroom games Mayor William Torrence declines to close gambling houses after Alderman Harry Palmer and others demand action Palmer, a defeated sheriff candidate, vows vengeance on the sporting fraternity and presses for criminal complaints, but the mayor says he will not act without stronger proof.
Snowstorm halted streetcar and interurban service to Cedar Falls and Denver. Crews cleared tracks through the night. interurban trips resumed though delayed. Local lines resumed near schedule as warm temperatures melt ice and snow.
The Waterloo Business college graduates report strong earnings in stenography and typewriting with several securing government service posts. Peter Harvey and Homer Councilor expect about 4000 to 5000 dollars annually and around 800 to 1000 dollars locally, while earnings for women average around ten dollars per week. The piece recommends studying stenography for steady, year round work and government advancement.
An entire closing out public sale will take place Friday November 30 1906 at 10 am seven miles west of La Porte City two miles south and one mile east of Hagie Center. The inventory covers 41 head of horses and mares 98 head of cattle 65 head of hogs and 65 head of high grade stock including Jersey Red hogs 75 brood sows 90 barrows, farm machinery such as a John Deere seeder Barlow corn planter and a 12 horsepower International engine, 4000 bushels of corn 1000 bushels oats 75 tons timothy hay. Free lunch at noon. Terms mild sums under 10 dollars payable on the spot.
Interest from date at per cent will be given on approved notes. Timothy Shea and Terry and Christopher, Auditors J. H. Lunemann, Clerk. Dated November 26, 19..
A closing out sale is announced by M. M. Van Brocklin at the Henry Buttke farm in Spring Creek township near Ha Porte City. The event, Wednesday November 28, 1906 at 10 oclock a.m., offers 16 horses, 108 cattle, 109 hogs, and extensive machinery and farm implements plus grain and hay. Terms cash on small sums, negotiable notes with interest, under $10 cash. The sale is conducted by Terry and Christopher with auctioneer and clerk.
Public auction on November 26 1906 at the John S Halley farm Lincoln town near Hudson Voorhies for 11 head horses and 24 cattle plus farm implements including McCormick binder mower wagons seeders plows hay fork and other equipment. Livestock includes work horses geldings mares colts and cattle with yellow corn oats hay straw and farm supplies. Terms cash for sums under 10 and credit up to one year on approved paper at 6 percent interest. Auct H J Halley Wm Holland Clerk C W Revford.
Boone Iowa November 21 Attorney D G Baker filed a district court suit for 5000 dollars against W A Rickett sheriff alleging a deadly blows from behind during a private jail interview left him unconscious Baker seeks indictment for assault with intent to murder and says the sheriff refused a private meeting while Burwell was defended by him Davenport delegates from forty eight Elks lodges convene to form Iowa grand lodge under Grand Secretary Fred C Robinson in Dubuque concluding with a grand social session Wednesday night
Albert and Oscar Myers brothers are jailed in Montezuma awaiting grand jury action after a clash with Chief Marshal Mitchell and Mayor Darland in Searsboro on November 21. They were fined $50 each and are bound over on resisting officers charges.
Des Moines reports Hattie Pinegar alias countess de Bellemar released from jail after a week detention and pending sanity decision. Authorities planned Glenwood asylum care if needed with close watch for any relapse. A separate Iowa inquest over Samuel McFeeley death by hammer in Creston found murder with sanity exam planned for suspect. Roy Brees in Nevada, Iowa, shot by gun, survived after scalp wound. he was arraigned, examined, and released.
Fort Dodge, Iowa November 21 jurors in the State v Ken Fecht case after eight hours’ deliberation found the defendant guilty of assault and battery following a saloon quarrel in which bartender Fecht struck William Churchingling, injuring his brow.
Auction bill for C H Rehmbey announcing sale on Nov 27 1996 at 11 am of 11 head horses 110 cattle 140 Poland China hogs hay grain corn oats chickens and extensive machinery on the P O Alexander farm near Reinbeck Voorhies Hudson Eagle Center with Durham cattle Poland China stock wagons buggies harvester mower plows cultivators disc planter seeder and more. Dinner served. Terms cash for under 10 and credit up to 12 months on bankable notes at 8 percent. Col Wm Holland auctioneer W Bedford clerk.
Turkeys arriving in large numbers ease concerns of a turkey famine in Minneapolis. Dressed birds fetch 15 to 17 cents a pound, live birds at similar prices, with prices expected to rise before Thanksgiving though remain reasonably stable for now. Vegetables show modest price increases. Local social notes mention visits and a standout corn husker Niven Cone. Licenses to wed granted to John J. Enright and Maud L. Burns, Faber Fox and Allis P. Current. Funeral arrangements announced for Mee. C. EB. McMillan with burial in Marshalstown.
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