Judge Langis Fines Standard Oil of Indiana Record $29 Million
Judge K M Lane in Chicago imposes a $29 246 000 fine the maximum under law on the Standard Oil Co of Indiana for taking 223 000 in illicit payments from the Alton road The verdict and punishment are described with the court reviewing charges and trial history including rail rate disputes and corporate stock structure The allies of Standard Oil of New Jersey are discussed and the judge directs further action by the grand jury and a six ty men panel returnable August 14 New York and Cleveland comment on the decision and Rockefeller offers no remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
K. M. Lane
Standard Oll Company of
Indiana
Alton Road
Landis
Whiting
Ind
Alton Company
Chicagd
Mast St. Louis
Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad
State Line
Wlinoia
Alton
Chappell
East St. Louis
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Alton Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago and Eastern Mlinois
Standard Oil Co
New Jersey
Standard OW Co
Standard Oil Company of
United States
Jolows
United States District Attorney
Chamberlain Company Plans New Creamery Supply Factory
A. M. Chamberlain of Chamberlain Manufacturing announces a large contract for creamery supplies from Illinois and relocation plans to Sparta Wisconsin to be closer to the creamery belt. Fifteen to thirty workers will be added, with $2,500 of machinery and a two story brick extension to Sycamore Street factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sa Oll Company
United States
Ap Sparta
Wis
Judge Landis
Board of Trade
Sparta
Waterloo
A. M. Chamberlain
Chamberlain Manufacturing, Company
A. M.chamberlain
Chamberlain Manufacturing
Sycamora Street
Floyd L. Chamberlain
Iilacis
1 Chamberlain
Chicago
Sycamore Street
Sad Death of Nashua Roy
Roy Y Jones, the seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jones, died after an abdominal operation for appendicitis and peritonitis. Born December 1, 1895 in Floyd county, he had endured kidney and health issues since childhood and recently helped load hay before his condition worsened. Funeral set for Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at the family home, with Rev. Mack officiating and interment in Oak Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
Albert Jones
Roy Y
Roy
Chicago
Floyd County
Mack
Oak Hill Cemetery
Runaway Team Injures Farm Family Near Bremer Avenue
Dave Terry and his daughter Gertie were thrown from a carriage when frightened horses bolted on Bremer avenue at State street. Terry suffered only scratches. Gertie sustained severe back and head injuries and was taken to her uncle's home for bed confinement.
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Waverly
Ang
Dave Terry
Gertie
Terry
Roosevelt comments on Landis decision against Standard Oil
President Roosevelt expressed keen interest in the Associated Press report that Judge Landis ruled against the Standard Oil company and imposed heavy fines. He asked for comments on the decision, indicating the issue drew his attention.
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Oyater Bay
Aug
Roosevelt
Associated Press
Landis
Reunion of Mt Morris College Students at Waterloo Farm
About 125 former Mt Morris College students gathered at W. C. Tanneather’s farm near Waterloo for the tenth annual Brethren college reunion. The event featured a business meeting, refreshments, and a lawn program in the evening with remarks from 3 B. Miller, the college president, and a lecture by Dr. Bissell that could not be delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Morris College
W. C. Tanneather
Waterloo
The
Brethren Genoal
Mount Morris
Orange Township
United States
Miller
Bissell
Minois School
Brethren College
La Porte City horse races feature large purses and world open automobile event
Entries closed for August 6 to 8 at La Porte City track with a $50 purse for the automobile race and over $2,400 in purses across three days. A strong field, 12 entries in the 2:25 trot and 2:20 pace Tuesday, plus two races Wednesday and two more Thursday, attract many Waterloo spectators as weather improves.
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Laporte City
la Porte City
Association Haa
Waterloo
Man Released From County Jail Faces Divorce Proceedings
Rey Fabriz, recently imprisoned for alleged maltreatment of his wife Eva W. Fabriz, was released after a thirty day sentence. A restraining injunction was served preventing entry to the premises she occupies, while she has filed an original divorce notice set for the September term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Fabris Tesigen
Neane
Mt. Pleasant
M. Bentley
District Court
Polk County
Dora L. Pugh
Second Street
Muscatine
Bentley
Hubbard v West rehearing sought in Supreme Court
The Hubbard v West case, involving Elizabeth Hubbard age eighty two who deeded Waterloo property to her Chicago-based daughter for token consideration, advances to a rehearing petition in the Supreme Court alleging the lower court misread the mother’s age and infirmity. Attorneys Sullivan for the plaintiff and Myers and Spies for the defense will argue at Des Moines as the costly matter proceeds through district and supreme levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
West
Atorneys
Allpreme Court
District Court
Supreme Court
Elizabeth Hubbard
Chicago
Waterloo
J.T. Sullivan
Plaintiff
Myers & 4
Des Moines
Supremé Court
Rank's Tailors Move to New Location This Week
Security Land company led by Hamm Brown and Shoemaker plans moving offices from the Syndicate block third floor to the Russell Lamson block second floor. P W Beladgee joins the move. Frank Bros. tailoring rooms are being remodeled for new occupancy. Tailors from Frank Bros. shift to Frank & Hull nearby as remodeling continues. Change delayed to early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security Land Company
Hamm
Bernard Brown
E. R. Shoemaker
Syndicate
Russell-Lamson
P. W. Beladgee
Frank Bros
J. G. Frank
G. A. Hutt
West Fourth Street
Frank & Hull
Local Social Notes and Movements Mentioned
Sunday events include Lei Ming Tillie Weleick visit to Waterion and Bert Hayward couple moving west. Rochester and Minneapolis visits by Mine Anne McCannis preceded social gatherings at the Ire Finch home and St Luke's Guild event hosted by Mrs G W Monroe. Frank Patterson’s family in Waverly welcomed home via c B Everett who traveled to Chicago to bring home James Welsh deceased brother of John Edward Welsh and Mrs Thos McCusig.
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Struc
Misa Borton Hanter
Lei Ming Tillie Weleick
Waturion
Bert Hayward
Weet
Anne McCannis
Rochester
Minneapolis
Ire Finch
J. M. Northrup
Frank Patterson
Waverly
St Luke's Guild
G. W. Monroe
C. B. Everett
Chicas ‘Thureday
James Welsh
John
Edward Welsh
Thos, McCusig
State board to decide fate of H Matier and others
Reports from Reinbeck describe H Matier of Metteer found roaming without clothing near Laporte then cared for in Waterloo. The state board of insanity case and Polk county authorities pursue a final disposition while Alfred Longley reviews procedures. Alexandria and surrounding locales cited in connected notes about commitment law and a Mt Pleasant patient.
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State Board of Control
H. Matier
Metteer
Laporte
Polk County
Dmwers
Waterloo
Caldwell
Board of Insanity of
Wagner
W. W. Wagner
Nature
State Board
Hia
Alfred Longley
State Board of Insanity
Hospital Oak
Blackhawk County
Headford Bros.& Hitchins
Westford
Murderer of Detective Wilson Said jailed in Omaha
Aug 3 report from Council Bluffs states reliable information places the man wanted for Detective Geo Wilsons murder in Omaha jail. A letter to a relative seeking funds for an escape helped identify the suspect, with officials declining to confirm details. Belfast dispatch notes 100 disaffected police moved to remote areas with 150 more to follow. police strike did not occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Geo. Wilson
Omaha
Belfast
Ireland
Emperors William and Nicholas Meet at Swinemunde
Emperor William and Emperor Nicholas met this morning as they reviewed the German fleet at Swinemunde. A salute honored Emperor Nicholas while crews on German ships manned the yards in the ceremonial proceeding.
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Swinemunde
William
Nicholas
Old Settlers Day Near in Fairbank as Betts Family Returns
Fairbank readies Old Settlers Day on August 15 while Isaac Betts his wife and granddaughter Lets returned from Colorado and Nebraska. Terry's Players performed Tom's Cabin Co. to a large audience and Pipestone Indians beat Fairbank 4 to 2 in a Sunday ball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Betts
Miss Lets
Colorado
Nebraska
Fairbank
Terry
Wele Tom's Cabin Co
A.C. Bower
Rochester
Michael McCunniff
C. Salisbury
Jesup
Andrew Adams
Catharine Leche
Waterloo
Flossie
Atha
Wilt Haix
Death Claims Mrs Beveridge After Experimental Operation
The text reports the death of Mrs Beveridge following a disputed experimental operation on her kidneys aimed at prolonging life. The procedure showed brief improvement but she died early this morning. Funeral arrangements had not been completed at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H A. Backens
Mrs Hoyt Recovers From Severe Ankle Injury At Ten Weeks
Laporte area readers report Mrs J W Hoyt is recovering well from a severe ankle injury after a fall ten weeks ago. She can stand with crutches soon and regain use of her ankle, though progress is slow. Reverend A G Bailey and family depart for Minnesota for three weeks with Mrs Bailey visiting her mother. J F Camp writes that his sick husband in Excelsior Springs shows improvement and may return home next week if stable. Local friend Bests is also on the mend as a home talent play A Struggle for Justice is staged with a modest cast performing a notable effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hoyt
A. G. Bailey
Minneapolis
Meg. Bailey
Excelsior Springs
Runaway Wagon Hurts Coleman and Colleagues in Wis
GCOLEMAN and HURT IN RUNAWAY. B M Coleman and a teamster suffer injuries while a wagon from Ihtehfield Manufacturing Co. Wis overturns Friday. Arthur Roeder recovers from a broken arm after a fall. Paul Smith walks with a strip after acid burns. Chautauqua loss to $1,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Coleman, & Teamster
Thy Ihtehfield Manufacturing Company
Wis
Colems
Arthur Roeder
Arthur
Paul Smith
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Standard Oil
Has
St Louis
St. Louie
Standard’ Oil Company
Moffatt
James A Moffatt
Standard Oil Company of Indiang
Associated Company
Misue mL
John BD
Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil, Co
Rockefeller
Nashua Roy
Roy Jones
Unaway
RANK
Duluth
dAlre
Reinbeck
Standard
Boles
Canada
Conner
Deeketts
Sity News
Arthur Bordér
Chautauqua
Mnaneral Committee
Chauttauqua Dela Prijay Alternoga
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