Waterloo theatre strike spurs restraining order
Judge grants a sweeping temporary injunction restraining 25 defendants in a Waterloo theatre dispute. The order bars destroying ads, interfering with employees, unions, patrons, and any unlawful acts endangering the plaintiff. Complaint alleges Local No 202 strikers boycott the theatre, tear posters, hand out leaflets, and seek to influence other unions. Bond set at $300. most defendants listed as off-duty or intermittently employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullan
Waterloo Theatre
Theatre Company
Watertop Theatre
Waterloo Stage
Busby
Court Test for Income Tax Law in Chicago
Miss Elsie De Wolfe of New York filed a suit in U S District Court testing the constitutionality of the federal income tax law. She alleges discrimination and challenges the new treasury regulations requiring ownership certificates to redeem Appalachian Power coupons. Levy Mayer said the bank will vigorously defend, possibly with the attorney general's aid.
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Chicago
Elsie de Wolfe
New York
United States District Court
W. Bourke Cochran
Colin C. H. Fyffe
Ira Ryner
Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank
United States Supreme Court
Miss de Wolfe
Versailles
France
Appalachian Power Company
Treasury
Levy Mayer
New State Banks In Owa
Forty nine banks organized under state laws set a yearly Iowa record with capital stock up by 1 806 000 on Nov 1 1913 from Nov 26 1912 Yet average bank reserve fell to 16 percent. State Auditor Bleakly notes asset increases and rising liabilities while warnings about automobile law enforcement in Waterloo prompt 1914 license requirements and police action. Mary A Dean Taunton Mass reports kidney pills ad closes the piece.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Watertons
State Secretary
Waterloo
Married Woman and Youth Fined for Disorderly Conduct
Mrs Laura Sigmund, 45, and Don Davis, 21, both of Central City, were arraigned in police court on disorderly conduct charges. They pled guilty and were fined 25 dollars plus costs each. Detective surveillance followed their November 15 Cedar Rapids stay, ending with an arrest in a boardinghouse room. Sigmund contemplates adultery charges. the couple has several children.
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Laura Sigmund
Frank Sigmund
Central City
Don Davis
Sigmund
Nebraska
Davis
Cedar Rapids
Sixth Avenue
Linville
McGuire
Greeks Discharged in Federal Court in Iowa
Four Greeks from Mason City won habeas corpus in federal court in Dubuque. Judge J T Reed criticized Mason City proceedings as a farce, granted the writ, dismissed the case without prejudice, set bonds at 500 dollars each pending appeal, and allowed return on aid bonds to prepare new bonds.
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Dubuque, la
J. T. Reed
Mason City
Reed
Circuit Court of Appeals
Masan City
Kidney Health Ad Seeks Relief With Foley Pills
A vintage advertisement notes kidney trouble signs such as back ache dizziness and poor sleep. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills to “disappear” symptoms by cleaning and strengthening kidneys and bladder, and claims availability at all druggists. Also mentions Blim & Co coal advertising with contact.
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Mary A. Dean
E. Walnut St
Taunton
Mass
Foley
Missouri and Kansas cattle officials on trial for calf market cornering
Fala Atkins, president of the Missouri and Kansas Cattle and Calf company, and Orlando Bone, linked to him, faced criminal court in Kansas City on charges of embezzlement and obtaining money by trick for allegedly cornering the local calf market. The state says conspirators and buyers split between $200,000 and $300,000 as several packing firms aided the scheme.
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Kansas
Ity
Fala
Atkins
Missouri and Kansas Cattle and Calf Company
Orlando &. Bone
Platts Visit Havana Highlight Cuban-America Ties
Judge Franklin C. Plath and Mrs. Platt returned from Havana reporting cordial Cuban attitude toward Americans and a desire to foster friendly relations with the United States. They traveled from Chicago on the Big Four, enjoyed a three day stay, met with local editors and a German couple, and noted seasickness on the voyage home. The Maderos, fleeing Mexico turmoil, stayed at the same hotel and planned to reunite with their wives in New Orleans.
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Franklin C. Plath
Florida
Cuba
Uba
Marengo
Havana Post
Judge Platt
Mexico
Key West
New Orleans
Overland agents voyage ends with safe Toledo arrival
The Overland Automobile company salesmen traveling on the Waterino Sperial arrived safely in Toledo after a Chicago departure with eighty two tourists. J T Ryan and Robert Johnston wired confirms, as the tour plans a Waterloo return this afternoon and a full day in Chicago tomorrow. A church bazaar by Ladies Auxiliary of Westminster Church is noted for December 3.
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Overland Automobile Company
Toledo
Waterino Sperial
J.T. Ryan
Chicago, Rock Tsland & Pacific Railroad
Ryvin
Chicago
Robert Johnston
Waterloo
Nominations for central labor body officers stage tight race
Nominations were made for the central labor body's officers with a Dec. 17 election to decide president between Q O Parker of the Plumbers Local and Len Ellison of the Typographical Union. W A Moore seeks re election as secretary, with Henney and R Reed named for financial and general treasurers respectively, both unopposed. A committee will urge local clergy to deliver sermons on organized labor to educate the public.
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Central Labor Body
Central Labor Hall
QO. Parker
the Plumbers
Jocal
Len Ellison
Typo
Twistings Names Spark Public Confusion About Mayoral Candidacy
An anonymous caller caused John H Bates to deny any candidacy in a episode of mistaken identity tied to a rumor that John K Bates was being groomed for mayor. Bates clarified he is not running while Waterloo Lodge announces a two night bear event with noon baths and a six o clock dinner.
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Wateriooan
John H. Bates
Mr. Bates
John K. Bates
John B. Bates
Bates
Anata
John B
Suilry Party
Waterloo Lodge
Dee
Sand G
Majestic Vaudeville Opens With Several Acts Tonight
At the Majestic this afternoon and Saturday the bill features Barnes and Robinson with new songs and sayings, Fay and Tanien with impersonations, Dorsch and Russell in The Musical Railroaders, the Savoys dog act, Davett and Duvall Holding Out sketch, and new motion pictures. The lineup promises lively, varied entertainment and strong stage life.
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Majestic
Barnes and Robinson
Fay
Tanien
Miss Fay
Waterloo
Dorsch
Russell
Savoys
Davett
Duvall
Pimples Fade With Calcium Wafers Claim
An advertised remedy touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a natural blood purifier that clears pimples by addressing internal causes. The ad warns against skin lotions and salves, claims rapid blemish disappearance, and notes the product sells for 60 cents a box through local druggists.
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Stuart
Strat-Eclacs
Staare
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