Secretary denies being Havemeyer confidant at sugar firm
Charles R Heike former $20,000 secretary of the American Sugar Refining Co testified to the house sugar investigating committee that he was a stock transfer man not a confidant of H O Havemeyer Heike said he signed transfer certificates enough to stretch 64 miles if laid end to end Heike admitted limited knowledge of the American Sugar Refining Co's stake in National Sugar Refining Co and the alleged $10,000,000 National common stock claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Charles R. Heike
American Sugar Refining Company
House Sugar Investigating Committee
H. O. Havemeyer
Havemeyer
Heike
National Sugar Refining Company
National
Army Engineers to Control Missouri River at Sioux City
Iowa officials won urgent state support for flood control as Army Engineers in Sioux City prepare to begin work on the Missouri River to stop flooding threatening Sioux City. Senators Cummins and Kenyon and Rep Hubbard urged action to Secretary of War Stimson, who ordered a telegraphic report endorsing the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Point
Washington
D. C
Iowa
Sioux City
Cummins
Kenyon
Hubbard
Stimson
Bank Robber Given Three Years
Fred Walker, linked to the First State bank of Broken Arrow theft in April, where $30,000 was taken, was found guilty in circuit court in Tulsa and sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary. He reportedly engaged in three pitched battles with pursuing officers before capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Fred Walker
First State Bank of
Broken Arrow
Here
Walker
Pose
Grain Dealers Oppose Plan and Moisture Test
Bloomington Alabama grain dealers association adopts a resolution opposing Postmaster General Hitchcock’s plan to ship trade journals and magazines by fast freight rather than by mail and condemns the moisture test as applied to grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Twinois Grain Dealers’ Association
Hitchcock
Prairie Oil and Gas Announces Oil Price Advance
Prairie Oil and Gas announces a two cent price increase for crude oil from 46 to 48 cents per barrel at Independence Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Kan
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Bogardus Dies at 50 World Rifle Champion
Springfield Missouri reports C A Bogardus longtime world rifle shooting champion died here from uremic poisoning at age fifty. He achieved many national titles and was a dominant figure in marksmanship for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogardus
Springfield
C. A. Bogardus
Stabbed Through the Heart in Harrisburg Fight
In Harrisburg Illinois Jesse Beard was stabbed through the heart and Jesse Bacon was fatally slashed in a fight between the two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Jesse Beard
Jesse Bacon
Sioux City Live Stock Market Quotes
Sioux City Wednesday quotations in the local live stock market report list beeves at 5.20 to 5.75 dollars, top veal at 7.50, sheep from 6.00 to 6.50, and hogs from 5.77 to 5.95 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Lve
Illinois Central to open educational bureau for employees
Chicago reports that the Illinois Central railroad plans to start an employee education bureau on July 1. D. C. Buell will head the bureau, aiming to raise efficiency across the western railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad
D. C. Buell
Gould Interests Buy I and GN Railroad at Receivership Sale
Palestine Texas reports the Gould interests committee purchased the International and Great Northern railroad at a receivership sale for 12 645 000 dollars. The deal represents the Goulds acquisition of the line and assets under court supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Tex
Gould
International and Great Northern Railroad
Brief News Notes for the Busy Man
Round up of world happenings and notable items from various regions. A concise digest highlighting prime foreign and domestic events for quick reading by readers with limited time.
Washington bankers long controlled Havemeyer stock claim
E B Atkins testified before the house investigating committee that HH Havemeyer, president of American Sugar Refining, operated the company while owning only 2000 shares worth 200000 of its 90000000 total. The Senate voted 64 to 24 to submit a constitutional amendment for direct popular senatorial elections. The Bristow amendment to federalize senatorial control was narrowly adopted 44 to 44 with Vice President Sherman casting the deciding vote. Attorney General Wickersham declined to say if criminal action against American Tobacco officers would be pursued. Burns moved to instruct him to begin prosecutions. A bill to replace hanging with the electric chair in DC was introduced by Rep Caleb Powers. The Canadian reciprocity bill moves to the House without recommendation. The Root print paper amendment was adopted 8 to 6 by the committee. Elbert H. Gary urged antitrust reform to protect property and welfare. The Senate approved a Lorimer investigation subcommittee of eight to begin work immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. O. Havemeyer
American Sugar Refining Company
House
Washington
E. 8. Atkins
United States Senate
United States
Bristow
Sherman
Wickersham
House of Representatives
American Tobacco Company
Burns
Tennessee
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
So Ag
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Monopoly
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Lorimer
Forty-fifth G A R encampment opens in Joliet
The forty fifth annual encampment of the Department of Illinois G A R and allied groups began at Joliet. Big Four attorney Baker claims Cooke is being scapegoated to shield the railroad from rebating punishment. Subpoenas issued in Chicago for Lorimer investigation testify in Washington. Wheat harvests in central Missouri look strong with about fifteen bushels per acre. Nome Alaska rush to gold districts reports. Frank G. Jones of Muskegon arrested for $650000 fraud. Wisconsin Senate calls for investigation into Senator Stephenson’s election. A Francisco capitalist was shot, likely fatally, by Adele Verge. a lawsuit led to the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four Railroad
Charles W. Baker
Edgar 8. Cooke
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cooke
Missouri
Santa Fe Limited wrecks, deaths, and indictments amid broad news
A California Limited train collided with a light engine near Domingo New Mexico killing J W Green of Las Vegas NM engineer and scalding Ray C Flower fireman. 15 to 20 passengers injured. A 15 year old Paul Hagen of Coopersburg PA died by drowning. Barge J D Marshall wreck off Michigan City IN. 6 saved. Francisco I Madero outlines cabinet posts after visit to the presidential residence. Bank of Seaton IL safe robbery sparks fire and one death. Ohio lawmakers indicted for bribery. US Steel buys Bassett Presley firm for about 1 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Domingo
Albuquerque
N. M
J. W. Green
Las Vegas
Ray C. Flower
Limited
Papke Knocks Out Sullivan to Claim Middleweight Crown
Sporting Billy Papke knocks out Jim Sullivan in the ninth round of a 20 round match in London to become the middleweight world champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Papke
Jim Sullivan
London
Papke
Notable deaths across the nation reported in brief
George E. Matthews president of J. N. Matthews publishers of the Buffalo Express died at his home in Grand Island New York at fifty six. David T. Denmead president of First National Bank of Marshalltown Iowa died of heart disease in Cincinnati. Judge John J. Jenkins died at Chippewa Falls Wisconsin after leave from Porto Rico. Carrie Nation aged sixty six died at Evergreen Sanitarium Leavenworth Kansas from paresis. Mrs Mary Kingdon mother of Mrs George J Gould died in Paris. Col William Bromwell Mellish grand master of Knights Templar of the United States died in New York. Mrs J H Wayland editor wife died from automobile injuries near Girard Kansas. Nathaniel Tooker seventy three vice president of Cuban American Sugar died of heart disease in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Matthews
J. N. Matthews Company
Buffalo Express
Falconwood
Grand Island
N. Y
David T. Denmead
First National Bank
Marshalltown
Iowa
Cincinnati
John J. Jenkins
Porto Rico
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Carrie BE. Nation
Evergreen Sanitarium
Leavenworth
Kaw
New York City
Mary Kingdon
George J. Gould
Paris
New York
Col. Wiliam Bromwell Mellish
The
Knights Templar
United States
Nathaniel Tooker
Southeast Iowa dam project to supply electricity to cities
Dam projects along Skunk river in southeastern Iowa will deliver light and power to multiple counties. Three dams at Augusta, Lowell, and Oakland Mills under construction will feed a vast circuit including Burlington and Mount Pleasant. A steam plant at Mount Pleasant will back up water power during low flow or station failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Skunk
Augusta
Lowell
Oakland Mills
State Hospital For the Insane
Burlington
Wapello
Iowa River
Train Hits Two Laborers Near Des Moines
Des Moines report says Rock Island passenger No. 8 speeding around Four Mile curve struck two laborers on a section handcar. George Barbers was killed instantly. Tom Minors was injured with a broken shoulder and rib and a crushed lung and not expected to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Rock Island
George Barbers
Tom Minors
Barbers
Mercy
Thirty-third Degree Conferred at Scottish Rite Cathedral
Clinton, G. M. Curry a former congressman and W. S. Gardiner a former postmaster were awarded the thirty-third degree of Masonry at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Inspector General Alverson conferred the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
G. M. Curry
W. S. Gardiner
Alverson
Barely Escapes Drowning Near Lanesboro
Mr Charles Winters of Lake City was rescued from drowning in the Coon river near Lanesboro after diving from a spring board into ten feet of water. A boy made the rescue as Winters sank for the third time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake City
Charles Winters
Coon
Lanesboro
Accused Bank Robber Carlisle Bowen Captured in Minneapolis
Carlisle Harry Bowen, accused of the Carlisle Bank robbery two years ago, has been captured in Minneapolis after officers pursued him since the crime. The arrest ends a long manhunt and brings Bowen into custody for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Harry Bowen
Bank of Carlisle
Minneapolis
Bowen
Iowa Sunday School Association Holds 46th Convention
The forty sixth annual convention of the Iowa Sunday School association was held in Cedar Rapids this week with delegates from across the state. Nationally prominent men and women in the field attended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IL. Ss. S. A
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Sunday School Association
Fireman Seriously Hurt at Calmar on Milwaukee Road
Fireman Lewis Cole on the Milwaukee road was seriously injured at Calmar when struck by a switch stand as his train ran at full speed. He leaned from the cab for fresh air and his face was crushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Lewis Cole
Milwaukee Road
Calmar
Newton Limits Extended Vote Passes City Expansion
The election on extending Newton city limits carried. The plan adds about a quarter mile in each direction, boosting population to more than 35 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
New Marshalltown Factory Opens After Red Wing Sale
A deal closes in Marshalltown where Union Stoneware of Red Wing Minnesota sells its abandoned local plants to Marshalltown Vitrified Sewer Pipe and Tile Company. Capitalists will form a new company for 300000 dollars and invest 75000 dollars to ready the plant in ninety days. One hundred men will be employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Union Stoneware Company of
Red Wing
Miin
Appointed Trustee of Defunct Penfield Bank
Sheldahl R F Graeber of Sheldahl named by the federal court as trustee for the defunct Penfield bank at Kelley. He will sell assets and distribute proceeds to creditors. Estimated assets total about $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldahl
R. F. Graeber
Penfield Bank
Kelley
Federal Court
Postal Savings Bank Planned for Centerville Area
Centerville will establish a postal savings bank at once. The local post office handles substantial foreign and domestic money orders, driven mainly by miners in the area, making it a favorable site for the new bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
GIVES DAUGHTERS QUARTER MILLION IN DENISON
Mr. and Mrs Carl Gronau deeded to their daughters property valued at 250000 this week The recipients are Mrs B I Sibert of Denison and Mrs John D Sievers of Los Angeles Cal Gronau came to Denison as a wagon maker thirty five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Carl Gronau
B. I. Sibert
John D. Sievers
Los Angeles
Cal
Large Elks convention to be held in Sioux City
More than 5000 Elks are expected in Sioux City in June 2022 for the state order convention. Preparations include a grand parade a barbecue and baseball games to decide the lodge championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Sioux City
Order
Championship of Elks’ Lodges
Cadwell Withdraws From Grand Army Race
Decorah figure L. L. Cadwell, once announced as a candidate for department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, withdraws due to medical recovery from two serious operations and inability to continue the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Cadwell
Decorah
Grand Army of the Republic
Jefferson Masons Celebrate Semi Centenary Lodge 159
Morning Star lodge No. 159 Masonic marked its fifty year charter anniversary with a Wednesday celebration led by speaker W. F. Cleveland of Harlan. The event commemorated the lodge's semi centennial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Masons
Jefferson
Morning Star Lodge No. 159
Masonic
W. F. Cleveland
Harlan
Morning Star Lodge
Albia Chosen as UMWA Iowa HQ After Vote
The United Mine Workers of America Iowa branch will establish permanent headquarters and a new temple in Albia after locals voted 4 850 to 4 507 defeating Des Moines. The result positions Albia as the central base for the union in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Oskaloosa
Iowa
United Mine Workers of America
Des Moines
Fewer Druggists in Association Davenport
The Iowa Pharmaceutical association reports 462 members, down 101 from last year, per Secretary J M Lindly of Winfield at the recent convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa Pharmaceutical Association
J. M. Lindly
Winfield
County Superintendents Meet in Ames
A three days conference of county school superintendents of Iowa was held last week in Ames with nearly every county represented. State Superintendent A. W. Deyoe presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Towa
A. W. Deyoe
Man commits suicide by stepping in front of train near West Liberty
An unknown man, driven from town as a tramp, threw himself under a Rock Island train two and a half miles west of West Liberty. The incident ends a man’s life after he faced rejection and homelessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Self
West Liberty
Rock Island
Here
Train Kills Iowa Woman at Northwestern Station
Carroll Mrs Peter Brackendorf died from injuries at Northwestern station after a backward moving engine struck her on the platform. She failed to notice the approaching locomotive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Peter Brackendorf
Coronal events and sentences in early 1900s Paris
The report notes two Colombians jailed for stabbing American vice consul William B MacMaster in 1909 at Caracas. It also mentions the German battleship Frederick the Great launched in Hamburg with Princess Auguste Wilhelm as sponsor. Royal coronation preparations include Windsor investiture of the Prince of Wales with the Order of the Garter, plus a luncheon at Lewis Harcourt’s Nuneham Park for colonial premiers in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. MacMaster
Cartagena
Hamburg
Auguste Wilhelm
Frederick the Great
George V
England
Windsor Castle
Prince of Wales
Order of the Garter
Lewis Harcourt
Nuneham Park
Oxford
London
Scout Boys Hike to Wall Lake for Two-Week Outing
Twenty five boy scouts under Rev A S Heck embark from here with two loads of baggage for a 60 mile march to Wall Lake. They expect to return after a two weeks outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
A. S. Heck
Wall Lake
Two Hundred Men Jobless in Dubuque Lumber Fire
Officials of Standard Lumber announce they will not rebuild after two major fires scorched the Dubuque plant. About two hundred workers lose jobs as the company declines to resume operations following the $600,000 loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Standard Lumber Company
Bluffs Saloons In Danger
Council Bluffs Anti Saloon League targets all saloons alleging they opened after the Moon law went into force.
Car Burns While Running
Albert Brehmer watched his car ignite on a country road and stopped to battle the blaze but could not extinguish it. The vehicle was destroyed in the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Albert Brehmer
Bankrupt Manufacturer William F. Main Declared by Federal Court
William F. Main, once a wealthy manufacturer valued at $350,000, has been adjudged bankrupt by the federal court. His liabilities amount to $80,000, and it is doubtful he will pay six cents on the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Main
Main
Hundred Teachers Graduate at Cedar Rapids Normal
Cedar Rapids State normal issued 166 graduates the largest class of teachers ever produced in the state. FF C Ensign of Iowa Falls was elected alumni president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Grimes Farmer Leader Kohls Dies in Runaway
Fred Kohls a prosperous Grimes retired farmer died in a runaway accident. He was about 66 years old and well respected as an old settler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes
Fred Kohls
Kohls
Solon Man Nearly Killed by Ambush Threats
Solon resident John Adams narrowly escaped death after being shot at from an ambush. He suspects black handers threaten him with further violence unless he pays $1,000, claiming ongoing intimidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solon
John Adams
Thousand-Dollar Pearl Found by Mississippi River Diver
Bellevue reports Benjamin Williams, a skilled cummer, found a pearl worth 1000 dollars in a dam while working on the Mississippi River. The gem weighs 61% grains and boosts Williams’ notoriety in the regional mining and river work community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Benjamin Williams
Cummer
Mississippi River
Fire destroys W. B. F. Brandon company building
A mysterious origin blaze gutted the two story W. B F. Brandon company building in Sioux City along with a large stock of furniture and caskets. Loss estimated at 60 000 for the fire and 360 000 for the contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
W. B F. Brandon Company
Eldridge Man Hangs Self at 63
Henry Schwed a 63 year old blacksmith in Eldridge hanged himself in his shop after weeks of worry over health. His wife found the lifeless body when she went to call him to breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge
Henry Schwed
They Must Pay Up Will Compel Foreign Corporations To File Their Articles
Des Moines reports the secretary of state will force foreign corporations doing business in Iowa to file articles and pay the filing fee. The last legislature amended the law to tax only the capital actually used in Iowa. Santa Fe Railroad and Western Union Telegraph are named as noncompliant and may face justice enforcement if they do not comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Hayward
Towa
Department of Justice
Iowa
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Incorporation filings list multiple Iowa companies
Secretary of State Hayward reports articles of incorporation filed for several Iowa firms. The Iowa Sand and Gravel Company of Oskaloosa with 10000 capital stock lists George H. Carson and Harry F. Carson as incorporators. Viking Pump Company of Cedar Falls with 20000 capital stock lists W L Hearst Jens Nielson J G Wytte W N Hostrop and William Laurence. Ottumwa Queensware Company of Ottumwa with 10000 capital stock lists G D Pocock J Wilbur Johnson. Flugstad Farmers Grain Company of Flugstad with 10000 capital stock lists Allen J Rhoades Hugh Navin Charles L Boynton H Cooter A G Jones John G Heffner and G H Huff. Farley Creamery Company of Farley with 38500 capital stock lists S L Strief J N Cropp F H Ensign G W Cropp E W Glew and C J Duffy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Iowa Sand and Gravel Company
Oskaloosa
Capital Stock
George H. Carson
Harry F.carson
Viking Pump Company
Cedar Falls
W. L. Hearst
Jens Nielson
J. G. Wytte
W. N. Hostrop
William Laurence
Ottumwa Queensware Company
Ottumwa
G. D. Pocock
J. Wilbur Johnson
Flugstad Farmers’ Grain Company
Flugstad
Capita
Allen J. Rhoades
Hugh Navin
Charles L. Boynton
H. &. Cooter
A. G. Jones
John G. Heffner
G. H. Huff
Farley Cream
Eastern Iowa Developing in Manufacturing Growth
Eastern Iowa shows rapid manufacturing growth with Wrightman of the Iowa State Manufacturers association reporting startups expanding beyond expectations. He added twelve new members after visiting Davenport Waterloo and Marshalltown and plans further trips to the northwest and southeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
G. A. Wrightman
Iowa State Manufacturers’ Association
Mr. Wrightman
Wrightman
Davenport
Waterloo
Marshalltown
High Tribute for L. W. Eaton
The state board of railway commissioners closed offices and paid a high tribute to L. W. Eaton of Osage former member who died recently. The board members attended the funeral. A scale expert test at the Gibson mine west of Waveland part found weighing devices in poor condition and under weighing. 200 miners walked out claiming 1 to 300 pounds under each ton and will not return until the issue is settled. Ed Sweeney ordered a scale expert to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Eaton
State Board of Railway Commissioners
Osage
Gibson
Waveland
Ed Sweeney
Sweeney
Many Violate Pure Food Law in Des Moines Bulletin
The state dairy and food department reports 388 convictions for Pure Food and Dairy Law violations from Jan 1, 1910 to May 1 this year. Inspectorate will intensify shop inspections and require coverings on food to keep out dust and flies. Also included are tax figures for Benton county showing declines in corporation stock value and gains in real estate, plus a quirky note that Polk county land could house the world’s population and their pets with eight square feet per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
Joe Wall
Auditor’s
Benton
Polk
Polk County
John Backman
Backman
Rates Agitate Millers Over Transit Privileges
Millers in town fear loss of milling transit on grain shipments, risking hundreds of small mills if railroads cut the policy. Traffic World Bulletin favors a new rate publication method to ease grain re shipments and avoid high costs. A Cedar Rapids firm filed a complaint about railroad denial of milling transit on a shipment. Edwards & Bradford Lumber Co of Sioux City renewed its incorporation with Secretary Hayward. capitalization remains at 1,000,000 and B C Bradford continues as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traffic World & Traffic Hulletin
Cedar Rapids
Edwards &Bradford Lumber Company
Sioux City
Hayward
B. CG
Hradford
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Akron Register - Tribune
Akron
American Refining Company
District of Columbia
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Fred N. Webber
Nome
Alaska
Ruby Creek
Melozi
Kuskowim River
Frank G. Jones
American Electric Fuse Company
Muskegon, Mich
Old National Bank of
Grand Rapids
Wisconsin Senate
Isaac Stephenson
Adele Verge
Paul Hagen
Coopersburg
Lehigh
J. D. Marshall
Michigan City
Ind
Senor de la Barra
General Reyes
Francisco I. Madero
de la Barra
Reyes
Seaton
Monmouth
Ohio General Assembly
Grand
Columbus
Bassett-Presley Company
Cleveland
J. H. Wayland
Appeal To Reason
Girard
Postal Bank
Train
W. U. Telegraph
Western Union
Railroad Gan
State Railroad Commission
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Company
Chariton
Corydon
Hig
el Paso
Texas
Twin Cities
Kansas City
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