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Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1906

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Bryan Wins Out In Congress On Bryan Resolutions

In Kansas City on November 4, after rejecting some Bryan resolutions in the morning session, congress adopted two Bryan measures amid debate. Lt. P. Irvine of St. Louis criticized the resolutions committee, reintroduced the trust resolution, and Bryan’s second resolution on the interparliamentary union was adopted. Officers named include President Col. G. D. Loveland of San Francisco and vice presidents L. Bradford Prince of Santa Fe, L. G. Larimore of Larimore, F. A. Fellows of Topeka, and A. Calliratth of Denver.

Kansas City Wic Wiliam J. Bryan Mississippi John Stephens T -8 Arizona New Mexico Congress William J. Bryan P. Irvine St. Louis Resolutions Committee Bryan Mr. Irvine J. E. Ross South Dakota John P. Irish Irish Europe Irving Interparliamentary Union London

Foley's Money Cure Kidney and Bladder Claim

A fragment recalls Foley's Money Cure and its claim to cure kidney and bladder trouble, noting it cannot exceed medical limits. The text mentions J. K. Doer and Wager Bron, but the overall meaning is obscured and promotional in tone.

Foley J. K. Doer Wager Bron

Woman seeks divorce and restraining order in hard luck suit

Mrs Emma Alma Sharp petitions for temporary injunction restraining husband William Honey Sharp from entering her premises at 213 West Second Street and from interfering with her. She seeks temporary and permanent alimony of 6 dollars weekly, temporary possession of household goods, and attorney fees of 56 dollars, claiming 16 years of cruel inhuman treatment including an incident on November 20 1906 when she says he assaulted her and damaged telephone equipment. Feely and Peely represent her. Judge Pratt granted the temporary injunction.

West Side Emma Alma Sharp West Second Street William Honey Sharp Martahtown Feely & Peely Pratt

Farmer Peter Eckhart Died Unexpectedly at 35

Peter Eckhart, 35, of Bruce township, Lenton county, died suddenly from heart failure shortly after midnight on Thursday. He collapsed in a corn field Saturday and, after initial recovery, passed away at home Wednesday night. He leaves a wife and four children. Funeral Saturday at West View cemetery, La Porte City.

la Porte Peter Eckhart Jim Bint Maogu Tine Bruce Township Lenton County Eckhart Ele Miti West View Cemetery la Porte City

Build Depot at Jubilee in new Chicago Iowa & Northwestern plan

Jubilee Nov 28 Special The Chicago Iowa Northwest railroad plans a Waterloo to Coggon line with a station yards sidetracks and likely an elevator at Jubilee. Landowner Henry Benarden refused $100 per acre for eighty acres noting a potential profit of about 2800 if sold. Local resident Mrs William Reinsche 74 broke her hip after a fall and shows gradual improvement. Festmaster Buechele’s health news is mixed with slow recovery feared to be prolonged.

Chicago, Iowa & Northwestern Railroad Waterloo Coggon Henry Benarden Benarden William Reinsche Mobile Street Sevral Chris Reinsche HE. M. Buechele Festmaster Buechele

Telegraphist Clay Reid Prevents Wreck on Southern Rail

Belleville dispatch details Clay Reid, a young telegrapher, who shows eagerness to learn and refuses to be bound by precedent during an emergency. His quick keying and vigilance helped avert a serious train wreck on the Southern rail line amid heavy rain and coal train movements.

Bellevinle Clay Reid Hitling

Lanterns Set to Halt Two Trains in Narrow Crossing

A lone signalman realizes a routing error places him between two converging trains. He grabs two red lanterns and places them 300 yards apart on the track then hurries to warn the second train. The trains stop with only about 200 yards between them, averting disaster.

Slonely Reid

Dry farming yields on Montana experimental farms

Bozeman reports United States experiment station results from eastern Montana dry land farms along the Mile of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern lines. Yields vary by location with spring wheat and oats leading, smaller seed often producing higher bushel counts, and railroads financing the tests. Local stations plan wider bulletins by February.

Bozeman Mont United States Experiment Station Northern Pacific Great Northern Cascade Harlem Chouleaue al Shelby Elon

Were On Wedding Trip, Were Guests Here in Waterloo

Mr and Mrs Fred Walker visited friends in Waterloo on their wedding trip after marrying in New York City a few weeks ago. He recently received an honorable discharge from the regular army and will join a state company at Brookyn. The unit trains large classes in expert horsemanship.

Shell Rock News Fred Walker Walker New York City Waterloo Brook Iyn

Paris Trial Over Count Boni De Castel Lane Case

The creditors' lawyers finished their arguments before the Tribunal of First Instance. The case adjourned to November 28 for Maitre Cruppi to reply. A claim of 37,400 for Gobelin tapestries and other articles is tied to wartime debts. A 24,000 jewel sale via Vera Nimidoff of Odessa traces to a family ruin after a brother's execution in the revolution.

Paris Navy Count Boni de Castellane Tribunal of First Instance Maitre Cruppi Amopug Mlle Vera Nimidoff Odessa Mle. Nimidoff Mre. Nimidoff Count Boni

Mystery death of Dayton woman ends in murder

Dayton Ohio reports the body of Dave Gilman found in weeds near Groveland Avenue in a New Arlington Heights suburb. Police label the case a fiendish murder with strangulation implied by finger marks and a brutal struggle. Bloodhounds failed to reveal an escape route as investigators name a degenerate suspect linked to untraced Dayton crimes. Mrs Gilman mourns, her mother said to be prostrate.

Dayton Dave Gilman Groveland Avenue New Arlington Heights Nun Miss Gilman

Engineer Injured in Wa tterlow Candy Plant Shaft Incident

Roy Campbell, engineer at the Wa tterlow Candy plant, had a narrow escape when a loose belt caught his left forearm on a rapidly revolving shaft. He suffered a bad fracture and multiple bruises, was cut free, and taken to a physician for treatment. the accident barely missed fatality as his body was pinned between rafters.

Roy Campbell Watterlow Candy Company Campbell O. C. Hummel

McWilliams Faces Possible Execution at Anamosa Penitentiary

Des Moines reports another hanging likely on December 1 at Anamosa for Louis Busse and William McWilliams, who confessed to killing his wife and five children near Littleton in 1905. McWilliams, now in an insane ward, may be suspended pending insanity adjudication. If he recovers sanity, a new execution date would be set by the governor.

Des Moines Anamosa Penitentiary Louis Busse Supreme Court William McWilliams Littleton Buchanan County McWilliams Anamosa Peniitentiary Tiler Iowa Jones County

Mexican newspaper men arrested in Del Rio over Diaz caricatures

Pedro N. Gonzales Demetrio Castro and S V Marquese Mexican journalists were arrested by United States marshals at the request of the Mexican government in Del Rio Texas. Marquese the cartoonist displeased Diaz government with caricatures. They face trial before the United States Commissioner.

Resolutions committee votes down Bryan proposals

Kansas City dispatch reports the resolutions committee of the Trans Mississippi Commercial congress on November 28 voted down two Bryan submissions. They refused endorsement of the Inter parliamentary Union resolution to settle international questions impartially by a commission of investigation before war and opted to record the congress as opposed to private monopoly.

Associated Press Kansas City Resolutions Committee Trans- Mississippi Commercial Congress W. Jd. Bryan Inter-parliamentary Union Commission of Investigation Congress

Peary Returns to Sidney After Roosevelt Arrival

Peary's arctic steamer Roosevelt arrived safely in Sydney. Peary came ashore to greet his wife Mrs. Peary and local officials. He appeared in good health and spirits and hinted at planning another expedition soon.

Associated Press Sydney Peary Roosevelt

Cronkrite Dead Former Illinois House Speaker Dies

Cronkrite former Illinois House speaker Ids ward L. Cronkrite died suddenly in Freaport today amid extensive political and Masonic circles. The report notes his prominence and influence, with obituaries highlighting a long public career and service to the state.

Associated Press Freaport Idsward L. Cronkrite Tilinois House of Representatives

Anna Held Sues Marshall Field for 50000 Damages

Chicago reports actress Anna Held files suit in Superior Court against Marshall Field & Co. alleging defamation and damage to her reputation and credit over claims she purchases gowns and corsets in Paris rather than Chicago. She seeks 50000 plus says she never bought items in Field’s store and denies involvement in an attachment action. Marital and attorney parties linked to the suit are named in the filing.

Marshall Wield & Co Chicago Anna Held Marshall Field & Co Paris Marshall Field & Co. Co O. Swanson Credit Marshall Held & Co Florence Ziegfield Anna Held Miss Held Marshall Field

Aged Lady Ellen Barry Dies in Jesup

Mrs Ellen Barry 77 mother of Mrs Tade Webber died at her daughter's home in Jesup after an illness since May of neuralgia. Funeral at Catholic church Gilbertville next Sunday. burial with husband William Barry in Raymond cemetery. Born in Ireland she emigrated to England then the United States twenty five years ago. Survived by daughter and several Carroll nieces and a nephew in Waterloo and Independence.

Jesup Navy Ellen Barry Tade Webber Gilbertville William Barry Raymond

Proceeds Begin in Iowa and Bryan Attacks Currency Plan

Des Moines reports say United States marshal serves papers on Standard Oil and Iowa Continental Oil Co. in a suit to dissolve the crust. In Lincoln, W. J. Bryan denounces the emergency currency bill, calling it a no cent dollar scheme supported by money trust interests and national banks, threatening the public with weakened currency and power shifts.

Livening Press Des Moines United States Standard Oil Company Iowa Continental Oil Co Council Binis Lincoln Neb W. W. Bryan Washington Bryan Money Trust American Bankers’ National Bank Nebraska Association

Bankers Back Asset Currency Vote Stand at Omaha

Led by Henry W. Yates president of the Nebraska Bankers Association the group opposed the American Bankers Association plan for a flexible credit system by a 60 to 25 vote. The debate featured Yates opposing Eckles and Johnson who championed credit expansion in a heated session.

Omaha Henry W. Yates Nebraska Bankers' Association American Bankers’ Association Yates National Legislative Committee Arch of the Resolutions Committee Catter Eckles Joseph French Johnson New York University School of Commerce Accounts and Finance

Canada land sale ties Barclay and Fox townships to Quill Plain district

G. B. Strayer closed a deal with J. A. Schmitz and Anna E. Schmitz of Barclay township and Mrs. Catherine Neuses of Fox township to purchase a section of Canada land in the Quill Plain district. The buyers recently visited the country and plan to relocate there next year amid growing Canadian land interest.

G. B. Strayer J. A. Schmitz Anna E. Schmitz Barclay Township Catherine Neuses Fox Township Canada Quill Plain Mr. Schmitz Neuses Mr. Strayer

Agency Secured for Orne Laxative Fruit Syrup

An agency has been secured for Orne Laxative Fruit Syrup described as a new laxative that cleanses the liver purifies the breath and relieves headaches. Claims include regulating digestion and chronic ailments, with promotional wording reflecting early 20th century patent medicine rhetoric.

Orne

Waterloo to Get New Jewelry Store as Sibert Opens

Waterloo will gain a new jewelry store with George Sibert of Reinbeck as proprietor. He plans to occupy rooms above the Irvine Tea Co on East Fourth Street, with fixtures being installed. A full stock of watches clocks silverware and general jewelry is on order. Sibert, brother of Guy and Will Sibert, has the Reinbeck Courier praising his drive and plans to open before Christmas to chase holiday trade. He recently left for Chicago to secure a mammoth new stock.

Waterloo George Sibert Reinbeck Irvine Tea Co East Fourth Street Sibert Guy Will Sibert Reinbeck Courier Mr. Sibert Geo. Sibert George Chicago

Remains Arrive Home of Lyman Turner in Washburn

The remains of Lyman Turner, found dead in an emigrant car at Caldwell Kansas last Tuesday, arrived in Washburn early this morning and were taken to the old Turner home. Brothers Charles Turner and Al Myers returned with goods after selling Caldwell livestock. Funeral set for Sunday at 1730 from the old Turner homestead with Rev. Blough and Rev. Tanmentier officiating. Joseph Turner of Hastings arrived to attend. Mrs Turner will stay with her parents in Pell County. Coroner’s jury at Caldwell ruled death due to natural causes.

Lyman Turner Caldwell Kansas Washburn Charles Turner al. Myers Turner A. P. Blough W. C. Tanmentier Joseph Turner Hastings Neb Waterloo

Calve Not to Retire Says Milan Cable

Calve states she will not retire from the stage and will tour under manager John Cort next season. Cort plans to present her in concerts in principal American cities starting next September.

Seattle Wash Jme Calve Milan John Cort Direcion

Kinney Arrested in Fire-Setting Mission Claim

Walker E. Kinney aged 23 was arrested in New York on charges of starting a series of fires around Twenty third street and Eighth avenue early yesterday. Police say he claimed he had a mission from the Lord to cleanse and chastise by fire.

Associated Press New York Walker E. Kinney Twenty-third Street Eighth Avenue

Baill paints Christ hiding Martha after fifty three years

New York reports sculptor Thomas Baill of Montclair New Jersey finished a painting begun in 1853 in Boston. The canvas measures over 4 by 6 feet and portrays Christ hiding Martha as told in Luke.

New York Thomas Baill Montclair N. J Christ Martha Ball Boston

Reinbeck man visits the city on business yesterday

A. M. Stewart of Reinbeck was in the city on business yesterday. The fragmentary text references a railway line and tablets but lacks clear details. Essential names and places are present, but the passage is largely garbled with irrelevant phrases.

A. M. Stewart of Reinbeck Elty

Thaw Case Testimony May Be Taken in Interrogatories

New York reports district attorney and Thaw’s lawyers plan to seek a commission for interrogatory depositions from several interested parties, some in California. A DA representative would cross examine, smoothing admission of the depositions at Thaw's murder trial for Stanford White.

New York Jerome Harry K. Thaw Tombs Prison Stanford White Thaw California

Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Moore Remonstrance Law

Indianapolis Nov 23 The Indiana supreme court has declared valid the Moore remonstrance law allowing a ward or township with a majority remonstrance signers to block a saloon license for two years against the named applicant.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Supreme Court

Turkey shoot announced in Stout for November 23

Milt Gray of Stout visits the city to announce a big turkey shoot the day before Thanksgiving. Gun and rifle matches offer turkeys ducks and geese as prizes. Waterloo marksmen plan to attend hoping to win a Thanksgiving feast.

Milt Gray Stout Waterloo

District court opens in Buchanan with few cases

The November term of the district court opened Monday with Judge Blair presiding. No cases of special interest are listed. Minnie B Dickinson vs Martin V Stevenson and John Neidy vs James O Littlejohn are continued to a later term. Probate matters and motions filled Tuesday. First criminal case State of Iowa vs Roscoe Brooks ended without a verdict after jurors were discharged. Multiple civil cases set for next week include Hanley vs Kavns and others. out‑of‑town counsel Smyth, Riddards, Swisher, Sullivan among attendees.

Independence B J District Court Blair Minnie B. Dickinson Martin Roscoe Brooks Clara O'Trnair Lamont of Davenport, Land andMerchandise Co Mary Pelley BroeMle George W. Brooffla Hanley Kavns Iwather Hanley Monti Catholic Church Daniel Evans Lawyers Smyth Cedar Rapida Riddarda Edgewood Rf, Swisher John ‘Mullivan Dohn Abe Ieee

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