Harriman Demanded Half of Equitable Shares and Political Power
Thomas F. Ryan testified Harriman demanded one half of the 502 shares of the Equitable Life control stock and threatened political action to force acceptance. Ryan said Harriman wanted two masters named to vote directors and would back legislative action if denied. Senator Dryden testified that Prudential paid 26000 to the Republican campaign fund in 1896 1900 and 1904 and 5000 to Andrew Hamilton, the New York Life legislative agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Dryden
Republican
Hamilton
New York
Thomas F. Bran
Insurance
H. Harriman
Byan
Equitable Tire Assurance Society
Ryan
Pre Gay
Harman
Npor
Ins
Harriman
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Jas. B. Hyde
Harrman
Share Pro Aid
Hartimar
Sorety
Hughes
Pny
Bryan
Elihu Root
Ryans
Paul D
Hyde
United States
John F Woryden
New Jersey
Prudential Life Insurance Company of America
Republican National Campaign Fund
Andrew Hamilton
New York Life Insurance
Juntgen Accuses Parrish In Bank Wreck Charge
Walter Juntgen indicts James H. Parrish president of the Edgar County National Bank, alleging false entries caused about 50000 in losses. Affidavits tied to a book examination motion, with trial set for Monday for a full review of the charges. Students disgusted by a midnight bulldog fight near Ann Arbor end with dogs kissing and playing after a bid of 850.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Aliee
Walter Juntgen
Edgar County National Bank
Circuit Cout
James H. Parrish
Juntgen
Ann Arbor
Mich
Pitts
Fitzgerald Wins Boston Mayor Race by 8280 Plurality
Complete returns show Democrat Fitzgerald elected mayor of Boston with 44,816 votes, defeating Frothingham 35,086 and Dewey 11,637. Indicated third party and minor candidates gathered smaller totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Fitzgerald
Frothingham
Dewey
Wot
Prairie City visits and campus events announced
Mrs Ethel Chase of Prairie City visits her mother Mrs Eisie Parsons. Mrs Fred Rothweiler retires after visiting Cedar Rapids. Vetter's Big Store lands contract for window shades at the new U S engineering building. Mrs Katherine Katzenmeyer returns from Omaha visit with sister Mrs John Dongren. George Johnson, Iowa City alumnus now with Albaugh Brothers Dover, visits J G Daley. S T U S basketball vs Lewis Institute Chicago next Tuesday with a band concert. Mexican students at the university perform for the band. Baconian Club to meet Friday December 15 at 7 30 Prof Ford to discuss Electric Power Transmission. Marshall League M and church meets tonight at seven to form committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Chase
Prairie City
Iows
Eisie Parsons
Fred Rothweiler
Cedar Rapids
Vetter
U. S
Katherine Katzenmeyer
Omaha
John Dongren
Plae
George Johnson
Iowa City
Albaugh
Ford
Marshall League
M. &. Church
Quieted title suit filed by Smith against Lucas et al
L. S. Smith brings a quieted title action against R. L. Lucas and others claiming ownership rights. The case seeks to settle disputes over property title and confirm plaintiff’s interest as prayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L- S- Smith
BR. L. Lucas
L. S. Smith
R. L. Lucas
Iowa In Contest For Hamilton Oration Event
Iowa earns a third straight spot in the Hamilton oration contest in Chicago on January 11. Fred Cunningham, a junior in liberal arts, won Iowa’s place with his talk Hamilton and the New Individualism. Other entrants include Jacob Catlin of Illinois with An Estimate of Hamilton Eugene J Marshall of Wisconsin with Hamilton and the Constitution and K Winegardner of Indiana with Hamilton and the Federalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Chicago
Iowa
Fred Cunningham
College of Liberal Arts
Jacob Catlin
University of Illinois
Eugene J. Marshall
University of Wisconsin
K. &. Winegardner
University of Indiana
Funeral sermon linked to Independence murder case
The death sentence for McWilliams has drawn attention to Rev. J. C. Kepford of the Church of God who preached the family’s funeral in Independence recently. Rev. Kepford hosts services at North Liberty on alternate Sundays and during special meetings, while Rev. Bepford serves Independence when available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J C. Kepford
North Liberty
McWilliams
Independence
J. C. Kepford
Church of God
Rev. Bepford
French professor invites students to home gathering
Professor H LeDsum of the department of French extends invitations to all department students to spend Monday evening at his home. Invitations are in French and many recipients feel obliged to respond in the language studied in class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. LeDsum
Department of
B. G. Girls Initiate Three New Numbers At Meeting
The B. G. Girls held a Monday night session at Miss Mabel Swisher’s Summit street home initiating three new numbers. Present were Miss Alta Wilanit Miss Deadee Matthews and Dr. Mary Heard. After the exercises refreshments were served and a social time enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G
Mabel Swisher
Summit Street
Alta Wilanit
Deadee Matthews
Mary Heard
Are Shewerman hosts bridge party for Mrs Mayer
Are Shewerman will give an informal bridge party on Wednesday as a courtesy to her sister Mrs Max Mayer of Iowa City in the society column of The Register and Leader Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Register and Leader of
Des Moines
Jake Shewerman
Max Mayer
Iowa City
Sale of Estate Authorized in May Hofeditz Case
The executor was authorized to sell real estate of the May Hofeditz estate with sale bond set at $8,000. C M, Rane L. L. Seuth and J. G. Marner were appointed the appraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Hofeditz
C M, Rane L. L. Seuth
J. G. Marner
Graduate Club Meeting Set at Welds Home
The Graduate Club will meet next Tuesday evening at the home of Dean and Mrs. Weld. The college now has close to a hundred members, signaling strong club activity and numbers.
Dennis Choate Soon to Wed Edna Dennis in City Ceremony
On next Friday evening at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs E Dennis of this city the marriage of Miss Edna Dennis to Rufus Choate will occur Rufus Choate a graduate of the university college of engineering is the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Dennis
Edna Dennis
Rufus Choate
University College of Engineering
Miss Kate Wickham Praised for Mother Goose Program
Monday night's Citizen notes Miss Kate Wickham of the first ward school assisted in training children in the Mother Goose reception and drill during city public school entertainments. Teachers receive credit for the pupils' excellent work, with Wickham named for her contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Wickham
Ward School
the Citizen
First Ward
Miss Wickham
More In Residence For Graduate College Students
A university notice shows a growing trend of graduate students living in residence rather than studying in absentia. Early on many worked while teaching or earning a living, but now more students are staying longer on campus, and this year’s registration may not rise much yet resident enrollment increases, pleasing the college and its supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jhot
Everett Richey wedding announced for Christmas Eve
Announcements list the forth coming marriage of Miss Dolorosa E. Everett to Dr. A R Richey. The wedding takes place at six o clock on Christmas Eve at the West Side home of the bride's sister Mrs Wm A Robret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ielming
Dolorosa E. Everett
Wm. A. Robret
A. R. Richey
J H Brooke Returns with Land Seekers from Pecos Valley
J H Brooke returns from Pecos Valley New Mexico with land seekers from Ellmon and Eastern Iowa. He will join Southwestern Land Company to locate and sell land in the Pecos Valley and the Texas Panhandle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Brooke
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Ellmon
Iowa
Mr.Brooke
Ae Southwestern Land Company
Panhandle
Texas
Newman Social at Kenyon Hall By Newstap Society
The Newstap Society hosted a program and social event at Kenyon hall last night. Members gathered for refreshments and a brief program reflecting community fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newstap Society
Kenyon Hall
Pi Beta Phi Whist Night Highlights Friendly Meeting
The Pi Beta Phi Whiet Cino met last night for a pleasant evening of whist. Members enjoyed games and social time, strengthening community ties within the chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi Beta Phi
University Briefs and Local Updates Across City
Professors Veleno and Gothe exchange a bus home in the north. Sheriff Rowland escorts Bert Bull to Independence hospital for the insane. Mrs Herron travels to San Antonio to visit health-seeking sister. Regents’ executive committee to meet next Friday. E G Ross returns from Columbus Janction for aunt Esther Axtell’s funeral. Adversity board and student delegates meet in liberal arts drawing room. Theodore Lanier recovers from a severe fall. University band to perform tonight in liberal arts auditorium for the football squad. City public schools close for holidays Friday Dec 22 with Christmas programs. Grant Spinden reports passing lieutenantcy exam for Company I. Frank Overkelt visits his parents in town. he’s stationed in Butte, Montana. High school alumni game slated at Close Hall tomorrow night. Athletic Union annual meeting for officer elections on Wednesday Dec 29. Jesse Carlton recovering at home east of the city after wagon accident. no bone fractures. Modern art methods enable purchases of artistic pictures at low prices. Schneider Bros. offers gifts ideal for mothers and sweethearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Veleno
Gothe
Rowland Tank Bert Bull
Independence Hospital For
S. J. Herron
San Antonio
Texas
Liberal Arts
Theodore Lanier
Lberal Arts
Frank Overkelt
Coxes Welcome New Son on North Clinton Street
Mr and Mrs Arthur Cox on North Clinton street are the proud parents of a young son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cox
North Clinton Street
Beef Men Surprise Government in Court Conspiracy Case
Lawyers for the beef packers pressured the U S court with demands for separate trials for twenty one defendants and won release for a key figure, Lane A Meklobeim, financier for Armour & Co, linked to piracy meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Lane A. Meklobeim
Armour & Co
Tise
Conpiracy
Red and White to Be New Iowa City High School Paper
A proposed monthly newspaper named Red and White may debut later this month at Iowa City High School. The title, reflecting the school colors, has gained broad support though formal approval is still pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Last Rites for Senator John H. Mitchell
Portland reports the last rites for Senator John H. Mitchell were observed with a public viewing at City Hall from 4 to 12:30, followed by services at the First Congregational Church and burial in Riverview Cemetery.
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Mitchell
Portland
Gre
John H. Mitchell
First Congregational Church
Riverview Cemetery
Comic Opera The Forbidden Land at Coldren Dec 15
Guy F Steely and Frederic Chapin present The Forbidden Land a comic opera with Oriental coloring. Will Wheeler leads a strong cast including Morgan Clarke Sterr Lono Austin Adams Yonlin McArty Ligud and others with a large trained chorus. Scenery costumes and music praised as local theatregoers anticipate the show at Coldren Friday night December 15 with an encore performance this evening.
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Guy F. Steely
Frederic Chapin
Hassa
Tibet
Will Wheeler
Charlies A. Morgan
W. H. Clarke
John Sterr
Moicy Lono
H. &. Austin
Abbott Adams
Alma Yonlin
Grace McArty
Josie Ligud
Goere
Trial of Charles F Pfister In Milwaukee Larceny Case
November or December records show G F Pfister on trial for larceny as palmed on forty four thousand nine hundred dollars. Testimony from the examination under the discovery statute was admitted. Pfister described how he disposed of the money amid a sequence of sensational allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Pfister
Milwaukee
G F. Pfister
Pfister
Miss HopereH's Engagement to Nicholas Longworth
The New York engagement notice announces Miss Alice Roogetell, eldest daughter of the president, will marry Representative Nicholas Longworth of Ohio. The report is conveyed by the usual Washington correspondent of The Herald and is accepted as authentic in Washington and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopereh
New York
Alice Roogetell
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
Washington
Herald
Letters to Santa Claus Contest Reveals Child Requests
A 19th century local feature notes C Vetter runs a Santa Claus letters contest at the Big Store. Readers’ missives show wide wants from dolls and toy pianos to candy and books, with children composing earnest, sometimes humorous pleas for Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Vetter
Santa Claus
Himt
Santy Claws
Santa
Ralph
Santa Clause
Resolutions of Respect for R A Keen
Northwestern Mutual members honor R A Keen who served sixteen years in management and advocated for the association. The group extends sympathy to his wife Mrs Keen and orders a copy of the resolution placed in minutes and published in city papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R A. Keen
Northwestern Mutual
Ou Association
Keen
Real Estate Ads Urge Buying and Selling in Iowa City
An early 20th century notice by HB. A. Dunlep promotes real estate services. It lists several farms for sale including 80 acre and 120 acre options within proximate distances to the city and markets. Also mentions barber shop and houses in Iowa City for sale or rent and advertises ongoing real estate deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunalp
City
Iowa City
Iuwa City
HB. A. Dunfep
Johnson County
Enguire
Baldwin & Fairchild
Iowa
Rock Island to Chicago Exposition Round Trip Tickets
The Rock Island System offers round trip tickets to Chicago for the Live Stock Exposition priced at one fare plus 7.00. Tickets on sale December 16 through 20 with return valid until December 20. For details contact nearest ticket agent or Division Passenger Agent Jno. G. Farmer in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Chicago
Jno
G. Farmer
Vedar Rapids Ta
Mystic Shricers Eye Cedar Rapids Meeting
Some members of the Mystic Shricers plan to travel to Cedar Rapids tonight for an attendees’ meeting of the order there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
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Graduate College
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Newman Social
Board of Regents
E G. Ross
Columbus
Esther Axtell
Grant No Spinden
Company I
Schneider Bros
Theis
Oister
Iowa City High School Monthly
P. Ww. Dehner
Eady
Tar
Bruce Moore
Particulara
Jones
Brady St
Davenport
Sternsheim
South Clington Street
Greer's
Jowest
Marshall & Lehman
Crescent Block
International Harvester Company
J. J. Lorack
Jacob Ricker
Earl Coster
R.F.D
Towa City
Tog W. Barlington
Hagaine Beldwin & Fairchild
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