Lumber trust in court targets secretaries bureau
In Denver a United States court hears a Justice Department antitrust suit accusing the lumber secretaries bureau and Colorado Wyoming Lumber Dealers’ association of spying, blacklists, and territorial division to control about twenty states. The government seeks injunctions to stop espionage and aid to the bureau, amid broader Sherman act actions against related lumber groups.
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Denver
Colo
Lumber Trust
Chicago
Lumber Secretaries’ Bureau of Information
United States
Department of Justice
Lumbermen’s Associations
Michigan Lumber Dealers’ Association
Eastern States Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
Secretaries’ Bureau
Colorado and Wyoming Lumber Dealers’ Association
Bureau
Colorado and Wyoming Association
Rise of Freight Rates Across Transcontinental Lines
Chicago reports a general increase in all class freight rates from eastern points to the Pacific coast. Effective November 1, the first class rate from New York to the Pacific will be 3.70 per 100 pounds, with adjustments from Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago, the Missouri river, and Colorado. The change excludes most commodity rates, which form the larger share of shipments. Class rate shipments are about 5 percent of total traffic.
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Chicago
Pacific Coast
Interstate Commerce Commission
Intermountain
New York
Missouri River
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Colorado
French torpedo boats collide during maneuvers
Toulon France torpedo boat destroyers Trident and Mousqueton collided during naval maneuvers. The Mousqueton was badly stove in but reached port. No fatalities reported.
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Toulon
France
Trident
Postal Banks Designated Washington Postal Savings Depositories
Postal savings depositories designated effective October 28 include Dubuque and Marshalltown in Iowa and Atchison in Kansas. The move designates these post offices as official savings depository sites and aligns with federal financial program expansion.
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Washington
Dubuque and
Marshalltown
Atchison, Kan
Sioux City Live Stock Market Prices Report
Thursday's quotations on the Sioux City market show cattle across grades from good to choice corn fed steers at 6.25 to 7.75, grass cows 3.50 to 4.70, veals 4.00 to 7.00, hogs 6.10 to 6.40 with most sales at 6.40 to 6.85, sheep lambs 4.50 to 6.50, yearlings 3.50 to 4.25, wethers 2.85 to 3.50, ewes 2.00 to 3.25.
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Sioux City
Hermit Murdered Near Syracuse Nebraska
Nebraska hermit George Jarrel found murdered at his hut near Syracuse by a neighboring farmer he worked for. Jarrel’s throat and head were slashed with a butcher knife. farm hand Ray Mathice seen with him the night before is under arrest.
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Nebraska
Syracuse
Neb
George Jarrel
Jarrel
Ray Mathice
Ex Gov Proctor Dead At Home After Illness
Former Governor Fletcher D Proctor of this state died at his home after a long illness. The died peacefully following a protracted illness at his residence in the capital city.
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Proctor
Fletcher D. Proctor
News of a Week in Condensed Form
A rapid-fire roundup from Taft to strikes, fires, and court cases. President Taft reels against reform critics while labor unrest hits Illinois Central and Yazoo rail lines. Fires kill and injure in Chicago and Louisville. New Hanover and Hutchinson centennials draw high profile visits. Police and court actions touch Kansas City Indianapolis and Denver.
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National Conservation Congress
Kansas City
Taft
W. J. Bryan
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
J. L. Bristow
Sherman
Mrs Edwards Vanishes From German Hospital Philadelphia
Mrs William Edwards of Los Angeles sister of President Taft disappeared from the German hospital Philadelphia with hospital authorities unable to explain her absence.
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William Edwards
Los Angeles
Taft
German Hospital
Philadelphia
Naval airship wrecks on second British flight at Barrow
Barrow in Furness reports the first British government airship wrecked on its second attempted flight. The French battleship Liberte exploded destroying magazines and killing about 400 sailors. The Re publique and other battleships suffered severe damage from falling debris. International tensions rise over Tripoli, with Turks capturing the Italian liner Regina Margherita at Mersina. In Mexico, General Reyes withdraws from the presidential race amid Madero support. Twelve thousand Jews flee Kiev after Stolypin assassination.
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Barrow
Furness
Italy
Turkey
Tripoli
Port Said
Regina Margherita
Mersina
Asia Minor
Des Moines Iowa Bank Deposits Rise In 1910-21, Says State Audit
Deposits in 1,003 Iowa banks rose by 5.97 million dollars in the year ending August 30, 1921, per a statement by the state auditor and state banking department. Gains between May and August 1911 totaled 2.98 million dollars. Banks cut bills receivable but strengthened legal reserves, signaling continued stability and prosperity for Iowa banks.
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Des Moines
State Banking Department
State Auditor
Iowa
Simpson College plans new auditorium in Indianola
Trustees expect to start a new auditorium in Simpson College within a year, costing 50 000 to 75 000 dollars. The grant of 50 000 dollars from Harry E. Hopper last spring funded a gymnasium, freeing funds for the auditorium. Additional buildings are anticipated for the college.
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Simpson College
Indianola
Harry E. Hopper
Fraser man dies with hidden treasure rumors
Joseph Brown, a central Iowa pioneer who distrusted banks, died leaving a buried cache of gold hidden at various spots around his Fraser home. Relatives and investigators have searched the house and vicinity but found no trace of the treasure. The amount remains unknown, with several thousand dollars as a possible figure.
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Boone
Joseph Brown
Central
Iowa
Fraser
Power Plant Plan Backed for Des Moines River Dam
Chicago capitalists back a project to build a dam on the Des Moines river at Oskaloosa producing 10,000 horsepower for local traction and the Waterloo Oskaloosa interurban. The firm has acquired control of the New Sharon light and cover plant for 7000 dollars.
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Oskaloosa
Chicago
Des Moines River
Waterloo-Oskaloosa
Sharon
Denison Judge Rules Consent Petition Valid for Saloon Operation
Judge Powers of Denison ruled the consent petition valid allowing saloons to operate legally despite anti saloon league opposition. The Manila saloon case was carried to the next term of court.
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Denison
Judge Powers
Anti-Saloon League
Manilla
Missouri Valley Fire at Standard Oil Plant
Two large oil tanks a tank car and an oil wagon burned at the Standard Oil plant in Missouri Valley. Sparks from a gasoline engine are believed to have started the blaze. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars.
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Missouri Valley
Logan
Standard Oil
Narrow Escape From Death at Rock Island Crossing
Mrs. George Hardyn and her daughter Louise escaped serious harm when their carriage was struck by a Rock Island train at the Main street crossing and dragged about fifty feet. No injuries are reported.
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Newton
George Hardyn
Louise
Rock Island
Main Street
Woman Burned After Poison Mix-Up in Mason City
Miss Helen Corby, a well known young woman, mistook carbolic acid for glyc erine and took a large spoonful to ease hoarseness. She is in a critical condition in Mason City.
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Mason City
Helen Corby
Hampton-Kelley Canning firm reports 3 million cans so far
The Hampton Kelley Canning Company plant enters its sixth week of the season with a year’s output reaching 3,000,000 cans. The milestone highlights production strength as the plant continues operations.
Oskaloosa Minister Resigns Pastorate
C W McCord pastor of the Christian church has resigned to accept a pastorate in Andola Indiana.
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Oskaloosa
C. W. McCord
Christian Church Here
Andola
Indiana
Webster City council veteran J D Riste dies at 27 years
J D Riste, longtime Webster City council member, died of heart trouble after twenty seven consecutive years of service. He is believed to have the longest city council tenure in the state.
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Webster City
J. D. Riste
Accidentally Shot Playmate Claims Fort Dodge Neighbor
Lee Dunn, nephew of D M Kelleher, was shot and killed by a playmate who believed the gun was unloaded. The shooting is ruled accidental in Fort Dodge.
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Fort Dodge
Lee Dunn
D. M. Kelleher
Trial opens in Des Moines for John Moore assault case
The trial of John Moore, accused of murderous assault on W. C. Barnett, an aged farmer near Valley Junction, began in the district court criminal division. Moore faces an indictment for assault with intent to commit murder amid ongoing family tensions involving Barnett and his daughter.
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John Moore
Des
Moines
W. C. Barnett
Valley Junction
Moore
Barnett
No Prospects of Consolidation in Railroads
Des Moines reports no ownership change for the Iowa Central railroad and no merger with the Minneapolis and St. Louis railway with the Canadian Northern. Vice-President W J Bird of the M and St L branded these reports as false while in Des Moines with railroad officials.
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Des Moines
Iowa Central Railroad
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway
Canadian Northern
Canada
W. J. Bird
Roy Griffith Wanted In Nebraska Extradition Papers Issued
Des Moines reports extradition papers issued by Governor for Roy E Griffith to be returned to Richardson county Nebraska on a charge of embezzlement. Griffith was apprehended at Clarion and formerly served as an agent for the Missouri Pacific Railway. He allegedly siphoned funds belonging to the company.
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Des Moines
B. &. Carroll
Nebraska
Roy E. Griffith
Richardson County
Griffith
Clarion
Missouri Pacific Railway
Telephone Companies Merge In Iowa City
Hampton reports the Central Iowa Telephone company was acquired by the Iowa company. On Thursday the city system and most regional lines were connected through the new office and put into operation, signaling a unified network.
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Hampton
Central Iowa Telephone Company
Iowa Company
Otho Township School Expands to Meet Enrollment
Fort Dodge reports Webster county township opened as an experiment three weeks ago. By Wednesday the school needed a new room to accommodate a large enrollment. Four teachers are now employed at the school.
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Fort Dodge
Otho
Webster County
Bowman Makes Debut At Iowa State Convocation
President Bowman delivered his first address to the student body at the Fifteenth annual convocation of the State University of Iowa. The event introduced thirty three new members of the faculty to the students.
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Iowa City
State University of Iowa
Bowman
Try More Mabray Cases in Council Bluffs Court
United States District Judge Smith McPherson prepared to prosecute eight additional Mabray gang members. He convened court and issued special instructions to the grand jury outlining the forthcoming cases.
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Council Bluffs
United States
Smith McPherson
Grand Jury
Over Supply of Apples Keeps Prices Low
McGregor reports the apple crop is the largest in years with a surplus. The vast volume makes picking and shipping unprofitable as prices plunge to about 80 cents per box.
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McGregor
Robbed By Footpads In Mason City
William Hansford chief of the Odd Fellows Orphans home was knocked down and robbed. His unconscious body was picked up by an automobile party and carried home.
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Mason City
William Hansford
The
Odd Fellows’ Orphans
Robber Escapes From Jail in Mount Pleasant
Frank Conley charged with robbing a bank car at Winfield used a window weight to knock a hole through the brick jail wall and flee Mount Pleasant jail authorities pursue him.
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Mount Pleasant
Frank Conley
Winfield
Nineteenth Iowa Reunion at Fort Madison
The Nineteenth Iowa Infantry will hold its annual reunion at Fort Madison on September 27 and 28. The event will celebrate the regiment’s two great battles and honor its veterans.
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Nineteenth Iowa
Eldon
Nineteenth Iowa Infantry Regiment
Fort Madison
State Board of Health Inspects University Facilities
The state board of health made its annual visit to the state university and inspected the laboratory and other buildings and approved everything found.
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Board
University
Towa City
State Board of Health
State University
Fight Promoters Not Indicted In Cedar Rapids
Grand jury declined to indict organizers of the prize fight held in Cedar Rapids several weeks ago. Attorney General Cosson voiced ire over the event and actions surrounding it.
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Cedar Rapids
Cosson
New Noelke Lyona Manufacturing Co Incorporated at Burlington
The Noelke Lyona Manufacturing Co has been incorporated at Burlington with a capital of 73000 dollars and will take possession of the Hasmer mills.
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Burlington
Noelke-Lyona Manufacturing Co
Hasmer Mills
Horse Thief Recaptured in Dubuque Return
Monticello man Ed Lose charged with horse stealing last year was recaptured at Dubuque and returned to serve his sentence in Anamosa.
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Monticello
Ed Lose
Dubuque
Anamosa
Forger Gets Seven Years Denison
John J. Moncrief pleaded guilty to forgery against Crawford County Bank and was sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary.
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Denison
John J. Moncrief
Crawford County
North Iowa Butter Contest scores at North Town fair
C N Hart of Plymouth led with 964 percent while Forrester of Lake Mills and M Anderson of Emmetsburg tied at 97 to win top scores in the butter contest at the North Town fair.
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North Iowa
Mason City
C. N. Hart
Plymouth
Forrester
Lake Mills
M. Anderson
Emmetsburg
North Town Fair
Osage Farmers Fight Leaves Man Critical
Mason City report says Clarence Dewalle sustained a severe head injury in a near Osage altercation and is in critical condition. Elwin Betts is under arrest. Both men are noted as well known farmers.
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Osage
Mason City
Clarence Dewalle
Elwin Betts
Dewalle
State Eyes Health Train With Red Cross Aid
Iowa officials consider chartering a health train this winter to educate farmers and citizens on dairy, pure food, livestock health and tuberculosis. Dr. Sumner and colleagues seek funds, while the National Red Cross may attach a First Aid car for a statewide tour.
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National’ Red Cross
Des Moines
State Executive Council
Iowa
Guilford H. Sumner
State Board of Health
Summer
Arteas BH. Kepford
James I .Gibson
W. B. Barney
State Dairy and Food Department
Gibson
Kepford
Sumner
National Red Cross Society
Iowans Patent Many Devices Sealed To State Residents
A list of Iowa residents receiving recent patents includes Mathias J and P P Adams of Turkey River for wheel hub. Theodore W Schaefer assigning two fifths to RE A Raumie of Burlington for fence post construction. Lucian H Appleman Clermont for starting device. Nathaniel S Peterman Garwin for burial casket. Charles H Falls Nashua for animal trap. John A Tornquist Davenport for electric fuse with half to J M Halbert Red Oak. Leslie W Veitch Des Moines vegetable cutter. Herman C Fuhrman Cedar Rapids for automatically draining pumps. James L Woods Cedar Rapids barbers comb. Carl A Kind Dubuque window fastener. James McCalley Corning windmill with thirds to H H Campbell and J M Campbell. Clarence H McCaughey Rock Rapids for disc grinding machine. John M McDonald Dubuque bath tub fitting.
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George W. Thomas
J. M. Halbert
Leslie W. Veitch
Des Moines
Herman C. Fuhrman
Tolheim Mfg. Co
Cedar Rapids
James L
Woods
Barbers
Carl A. Kind
Dubuque
James McCalley
H. H.’ Campbell
J. M. Campbell
Corning
Clarence
H. McCaughey
J. A. Roth
Rock Rapids
John M. McDonald
McDonald Mfg. Co
Galloway Declines Nomination and Staff Changes
Wealthy manufacturer William Galloway of Waterloo declines gubernatorial bid on prohibition ticket after Perry meeting. Governor Carroll announces resignations and new appointment on his staff with Er nest W Moore out and Earl Ferguson of Shenandoah named to replace. W L Harding of Sioux City signals a bid for lieutenant governor. State railroad board schedules freight rate hearing October 3, with multiple cases consolidated for public review and possible cuts.
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Galloway
William Galloway
W Waterloo
Prohibition Party
Perry
Govenor
Carroll
Ernest. W. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Als0
Earl Ferguson
Shenandoah
Moore
Ferguson
Parole Expected for ex U S Marshal Richards
Friends of former United States Marshal Bill Richards anticipate his parole when the state parole board meets next month. Richards, now in the penitentiary for burglary, has served over six years. with good behavior, six more are deducted. Leonard Haley, convicted of murder in Dubuque, is unlikely to be paroled due to his criticism of prison management and refusal to work. Freight hearing set for Oct 3 will consider cucumber brine rates, broken stone, egg classifications, and other changes. Fort Madison prison farm to get a new $6,000 barn. warden praises convicts and weathering drought, flood, and hail. Escapes at Anamosa prompt stricter rules among state institutions. Also noted are new articles of incorporation for several banks and companies in Iowa and beyond.
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Des Moines
United States
Bill” Richards
State Parole Board
Richards
Hoard of
Leonard Haley
Dubuque
Haley
State Railroad Commission
Iowa
Commission
Sandera
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Institution
J. ©. Sanders
Fort Madison
Teysties
Anamosa
State Board of Control
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Colorado Company
United States Tribunal
James Wilson
Agriculture
Conference of Free Methodists
Minnesota
Hutchinson
State of
Kansas
Fair Grounds
E. H. Madison
South Sangamon Street
Samuel Goldstein
Harry Lasky
Illinois Central and
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Msge A
J. H. Graham
E. H. Leach
R. B. Campbell
Wichita
Kaw
Indiana General Assembly
Remster
Marion County Circuit Court
Indianapolis
State Board of Election Commissioners
Secretary of State
Charles F. Nisson
Boston
Almeria
Spain
Minneapolis
Order of Hoo Hoo
Lumbermen’s Secret Society
J. H. Baird
Nashville, Tenn
Frank Smith
Waterbury, Conn
Streator Motor Car Company
Ottawa
Thomas J. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
R. T. Crane
University of Kansas At
Lawrence
Charles A. Patterson
Gertrude QG. Patterson
Monte Clair
Natalie Clifford Barney
Aldercreek
Ukiah
Cal
Panama Canal
Culebra
Emil Dignos
William H. Falker
Hamilton Avenue
hCicsgo
Dignos
Palmer House
Charles W. Allen
Kenosha
Allen
Nathan Allen
Neenah
Wis
Atlanta
Thomas Taylor
Floyd Easter
Louisville
David Baird & Son
Wholesare
Arthur J. Burnham
Henry Wayne
Colorado Springs
Lemuel Goodwin
Davenport,r
Edward P. Hurd
United Shoe Machinery Company
Beverly
Malcolm
Liberte
Republique
Democratic
Verite
General Reyes
de la Barra
Madero
Reyes
Kiev
Russia
Stolypin
Fawkeye
Roy Griffith
Harding
W. L. Harding
Woodbury County
Supreme Court
George W. Clarke
Ade
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
German Savings Bank of
Stacyville
National Land and Orchard Company
Mobile
Ala
Eureka Cement Company
Olsen Knitting Company of
Elkhorn
Atlantic Knitting Company
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