International Harvester Denies Sherman Charges in St Paul
The International Harvester Company answered the U S Sherman Antitrust Bill in U S District Court at St Paul denying restraint of trade monopoly and unfair practices. It argues the 1902 formation created economies and expanded lines like gasoline engines tractors and wagons benefiting farmers and dealers. It notes modest early dividends and rising foreign trade from 16.9 million in 1903 to 42 million in 1911 with strong competition across markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Aug
International Harvester Company
United States
United States District Court
Manila
Town Gossip Notes From Waterloo Society Roundup
M J Wagner returns from Chicago and Clinton to attend business. Dr J Everall at Presbyterian hospital for hay fever treatment. Frank Irish and wife visit F R Phippen in Waterloo. Mrs A W Chamberlin and baby back from Grand Rapids visit. Daughters of Isabella meet this evening in K hall. M A A No 1115 meets tomorrow in Pinkerton hall. G C Chandler returns from Ottumwa visit. Mr and Mrs W W De Pre of Mason City in Waterloo en route to Washington. M Berend postmaster Ray mond to Spirit Lake for state postmasters convention. Harold Garland, four, injured by swing on Le land avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Wagner
Chicago
Clinton
Dr. J. Everall
Presbyterian Hospital
Pinkerton Hall
AJIT
G. C. Chandler
Kistner
Ottumwa
W. W. de Pre
Mason City
Waterloo
Washington
Iowa
M. Berend
Raymond
Spirit Lake
T. D. Davis
A. Fry
Margaret
Iowa City
C. D. Pedersen
Leland Avenue
Davis
Pedersen
Harold Garland
James Garland
East Side
Family Hulse Reunion At Gladbrook Park
The G. W. Hulse family gathered at F. E. Hulse’s home in Gladbrook for a Sunday reunion and Cedar River park picnic. Twelve years since all were together, they shared memories as Mr. and Mrs. Hulse approach sixtieth wedding anniversary next June. guests included Hulse siblings and in-laws from Marshalltown Waterloo Moline Traer and other kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hulse
Gladbrook
F. E. Hulse
Kern Street
Cedar River Park
Hulse
G. L. Hulse
F. F. Fredericks
B. Hulse
Marshalltown
J. H. Hulse
Moline
J. W. Berger
Waterloo
Clnton Edwards
Traer
Maccabees Win State Banner
The Sir Knights of Maccabees of Cedarant No 28 received a telegram from State Commander A. J. Lee at Des Moines announcing they won the state banner. The award goes to the camp with the largest six month benefit membership total. Members express delight at the honor and effort rewarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Knights of Maccabees of
Cedarant No. 28
A. J. Lee
Des Moines
Gilbertville to Get First Bank in Tiny Black Hawk Town
The diminutive Gilbertville in Black Hawk county will gain a bank housed in a new building now under construction. Owned by prosperous farmers, the bank is expected to amass significant savings. The piece reflects Iowa’s growing independence and shift toward local finance to support agricultural markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Gilbertville
Black Hawk
Iowa
New York
Boston
Massachusetts
Sheriff uninvolved as prize fight mystifies Waterloo readers
Telephonic note from Sheriff J. A. Krause of Waverly says he learned of a prize fight in Bremer county near Janesville only after reading Waterloo papers. No complaint filed yet. no arrests planned. Report describes spectators fleeing, engines left running, and a brass button or tin star alarming onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Krause
Waverly
Janesville
Bremer County
Waterloo
Pergonal Notes At Cedar Falls Picnic Planned
Grand Army post and the Woman's Relief corps plan a joint picnic around Aug. 15 at the Oak Ridge home of Mr and Mrs George Philpot. The W R C will arrange the event at their Wednesday meeting. Visitors include Mrs Margaret Thompson traveling to Stafford Mont for a year long claim and Mrs HAight in Stafford area.
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Grand Army Post
Woman's Relief Corps
George Philpot
Oak Ridge
W. R. Ca
Margaret Thompson
West Twenty-second Street
Stafford
Mont
HE. W. Haight
Miller Fined for Contempt of Court in Residence Dispute
John G. Miller was fined $5 plus costs totaling $14.50 by Judge F C Platt on contempt of court. The act involved moving a house in front of Dr Edward H Rohlf’s residence after an injunction writ was served. Miller paid the costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Miller
F.C. Platt
Edward H. Rohlf
Rohlf
Atrant
Mr. Miller
Coats
Woman Captured After Hot Chase In Cedar Rapids Area
Gertrude Walsh, 19, of Cedar Rapids, held on grand larceny charges for stealing a horse and buggy. Police Chief ER Leighton and Frank Knapp tracked the pair after a 45 mile pursuit, catching Walsh near Shellsburg as they planned to return to Cedar Rapids to sell the rig. The young man involved was pursued separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Leighton
Frank Knapp
Gertrude Walsh
Cedar Rapids
Shellsburg
Knapp
Miss Walsh
Rock Island Road
Cedar Rapide
la Porte City
Vinton
Linn Junction
Waterloo
Becker Defense Fund Grows as Murder Case Moves
A New York police fund of fifty thousand dollars is being raised to defend Police Lieutenant Charles Becker who is charged with instigating the murder of Herman Rosenthal. District Attorney Whitman notes possible graft ties between the system and gambling interests. Becker withdraws not guilty plea as lawyers and a defense fund hire a prominent criminal attorney. A large crowd including gamblers gathers at the criminal court building as Becker appears for arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Whitman
Becker
John W. Hart
Mulqueen
Criminal Court
Bridge of Sighs
The Heroes of Old in a Modern Bookstore
A reader spots Diamond Dick Old King Brady Nick Carter heroes in a monthly magazine. memories of past thrillers collide with a surprising sight. The narrator notes Frank Merriwella still attending Yale after about eighteen years of study.
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Diamond Dick
Brady
Villian
Nick Carter
Yale
Frank Merriwella
Change In Doll Industry In Germany Creates Rare Character Dolls
The German doll industry begins producing restricted character dolls. Each figure is crafted by an artist with molds copied from the original model. Bees dolls receive special painting care, making them priced higher than common dolls.
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Germany
Seventh Day Adventists Meet in Waterloo Camp Meeting
The Iowa Conference Seventh day Adventists plan a large camp meeting Aug 22 to Sep 1 in Boone near Waterloo with about 260 tents and an expected daily attendance of 1000. Delegates from 111 churches will attend, with ministers teachers and leaders including W A Spicer Charles Thompson M L Andreasen among speakers. Local attendees include J C Clemens BE Olsen W D Parkhurst and M W Lewis and others from Des Moines Nevada Decorah and Fort Dodge.
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Boone
Iowa
Iown Conference of
Seventh-day Adventists
Towa
M. N. Campbell
Nevada
J. G. Lamson
Oak Park Academy
J.C. Clemens
Waterloo
BE. G. Olsen
Forest City
W. D. Parkhurst
Des Moines
M. W. Lewis
Fort Dodge
J. W. Dorcas
B. A. Wolcott
Jewelers urge law against fraudulent ads at convention
Gustave Keller of Appleton Wisconsin urged state and national legislation to curb fake jewelry ads at the 7th annual American Retail Jewelers association convention in Kansas City Missouri. Steele F. Roberts of Pittsburgh, president, delivered his annual address at the opening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Gustave Keller
Appleton
Wis
American Retail Jewelers’ Association
Steele F. Roberts
Pittsburgh
Sale of 100 acre Iowa farm for trade
100 acre Yor Sale well improved near Greene Iowa seeks trade for racket or hardware stock. W Loesbe Greene Iowa. Wanted men of ideas and inventive ability to write Randolph Co Patent attorneys Washington DC for list of needed inventions and prizes offered by leading manufacturers. Wanted two men posted in farming for part or full time with good remuneration. Address T G care Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Loesbe
Greene, Iowa
Randolph & Co
Washington, D. C
T. G
Care Courier
Marines Ordered to Nicaragua to Enforce Steamship Seizure
In Nicaragua, American bluejackets and Marines in Managua demand General Luis Mena surrender lake steamers owned by the American railroad company. The colliers Justin and a U S gunboat contingent bolster the force as Washington notes recognition of President Diaz while arms flow to support the Diaz government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panama
Nicaragua
Managua
Justin
San Juan del Sur
Corinto
United States
Annapolis
Luis Mena
George T. Weitzel
General Mena
Diaz
Mena
Fire Losses Increase Across Cities and Country
A national tabulation shows 1911 per capita fire losses in cities over 20 000 population at 2.62 dollars, up 0.23 from 1910. Among cities over 400 000 St Louis led with highest loss, Chicago third at 2.59, while Baltimore and Cleveland posted strong showings. The eleven-city average is 2.27, up 0.13, reflecting higher city protection yet greater municipal risks versus lower country losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
St. Louis
Boston
Baltimore
Cleveland
J. M. Hamilton Enlarges Store at 88 Bridge Street
J. M. Hamilton, photo supplies dealer, is adding a twenty foot rear extension to his store at 88 Bridge Street. The expansion comes as demand grows, with completion expected in a week. The notice also promotes the Waterloo Evening Courier school children supplements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hamilton
Bridge Street
Waterloo Evening Courier
Conpon
Cummins Alters His Old Position On Wool Bill
Senator Cummins refused to vote for the conference report on the wool bill citing tariff board findings. He argued the 29 percent duty on raw wools is too low and would not vote for adoption. he would have voted no if permitted. He favors a wool duty not below 15 cents per pound with a 40 to 45 percent cap for some wools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Cummins
Senate
Art Board
Tariff Board
Cumming
Taft
House
Woods An Haugen
Iown
Unclear Advertisement Note on Family Responsibility
Fragment mentions fathers and mothers should be responsible and a coupon on page 3. No names, dates, or organizations provided.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Corporations
Companiea
Economica
Harvester Company
Harvester
Frank Irish
Los Angeles
Cal
F. R. Phippen
Commercial Street
A. W. Chamberlin
Baby
Daughters of Isabella
K. ©. Hall
Maccabees
Bertvilles Bank
Roo
Schuol
Cedar Falls
Charles Kingsbury
Idaho
M. Wrth
Chris Fedderson
Marquatte
Neb
Dr. Jensen
John Plummer
Minneapolis
Lucy Plummer
College Hill
G. H. Fellers
Hot
Police
The
Heroes of
Seventh Day Adventists
Fred Northey
Prospect Avenue
Beadle County
City of Huron
W. R. Reberd
Geneseo
Ill
Chautauqua Park
Randolph
White
Washington Dairy Lunch
Commercial St
Cedar Heights
Black
Jefferson
Waterloo Mfg. Co
Troy Advertising
Marsh-Place Ride
Taqauire Repaas Auto Company
Sth St
Lowan
Gordon Drug & Chemical Co
Henderson Drug Co
C. J. Miller
B. W. Schuneman Co
Joder’s High Standard Pharmacy
West Fourth Street
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