Government Takes Sweeping Action Against Butter Trust
Federal government sues the Elgin board of trade and the American Association of Creamery Butter Manufacturers in a civil antitrust case filed in Chicago. The petition accuses a conspiracy to fix butter prices, harming farmers and consumers, and seeks dissolution and injunctions against publishing market prices not based on bona fide sales. Defendants include key executives and firms across Illinois Wisconsin Nebraska Kansas and Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Elgin Board of Trade
Butter Trust
American Association of Creamery Butter Manufacturers
Hera
Wickersham
Chas. H. Potter
Elgin
H. C. Christian
Richfield
Wis
J. P. Mason
Colvin W. Brown
Hlgin
A.C. Jtawley
Jerseyville
James A. Walker
Geo. E. Haskell
Lincoln
Neb
Wm. D. Howard
Ft. Atkinson
Geo. L. McKay
BE. H. Forney
Abilene
Kan
Henry Bridgeman
Duluth
James H. Ruston
Omaha
Charles Harding
Arthur §. Hanford
Sioux City
Carl W. Kent
Kansas City
Henry A. Page
Toledo
Samuel Schlosser
Plymouth
Ind
Wm. A. Tilden
St. Paul
Samuel P. Wadley
Dubuque
W. T. Sherman
James A. Fowler
United States
Wilkerson
Stanley D. Montgomery
Albert G. Welch
Charles F. Dewoodey
Elgin Exchange
Law of Supply and Demand
Saseb
Elgin Board
Twelfth Day Celebrations In Dunkerton
In Dunkerton Mr and Mrs Albert H Meyers mark their 12th wedding anniversary on the twelfth day of the twelfth month of the new century. The couple also celebrate the tenth anniversary of their daughter born on the same date, adding a unusual triple milestone to the event.
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Albert. H. Meyers
Dunkerton
Parson Freed of Murder Charge
In Houston Me December 14 a jury acquitted the Rev. Chas N Emelius Mrs Anna Jacobson and Edgard Jacobson of murdering August Jacobson husband of Anna and father of Edgar in New Haven Emelius studied theology at Augustana college Rock Island Illinois preached in Iowa and California and was Jacobson’s son in law
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Houston
Chas
N. Emelius
Anna Jacobson
Edgard Jacobson
August Jacobson
Anna
Edgar
New Haven
Emelius
Augustana College
Rock Island
Iowa
California
Jacobson
Death of Mrs Sorensen at Cedar Falls Hospital
Mrs Mary Sorensen age 27 died last evening at 6 at Presbyterian hospital after six weeks of treatment for sarcoma Her funeral will be Tuesday at 2 at the Danish church on Bint street Rev Proversen officiating Burial in Greenwood She left her husband three sons and a daughter The Sorensen home is at the A Norris farm west of Cedar Falls. Cedar Falls Ia Dec 14 Harry Thomas sober up and pledge to never drink again after a drunken episode and arrest by the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sorensen
Presbyterian Hospital
Thomas
Cedar Falls
Harry Thomas
Merner
Pope's Brother Awarded 85 by Malian Ministry
In Turin Angelo Sarto, the pope's brother, was yesterday granted 85 by the Malian ministry in telegraphic recognition of his long service to the postal department. A fragmented advertisement lists names and a cigar gift offer tied to a Waterloo event.
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Turin
Italy
Angelo Sarto
Posts and Telegraphic
Postal Department
Gov Aldrich blocks escape of convict Romero in Nebraska
Lincoln Nebraska Dec 14 Gov C He Aldrich blocked the escape of convict C D Romero just discharged from the Nebraska penitentiary as he tried to flee from Sheriff Judd Provo Utah who had a requisition to take him to Utah for forgery Romero demanded the warrant be read and declared you cant serve that warrant on me in Nebraska Aldrich blocked his progress and handed him to officers
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Lincoln, Neb
Aldrich
C.D. Romero
Nebraska
Judd
Provo
Utah
Romero
Balkan chiefs publish secret peace terms at conference
London report states four Balkan missions have drawn up peace terms to present with a united front to Turkish plenipotentiaries. Secrecy is observed by all delegations. Balkan delegates propose Stojam Novakovic as chairman, with alternates as needed, while Venizelos withdraws from the chair candidacy. The Balkans reportedly agree on their stance for questions likely to arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ottoman Empire
Balkan League
Stojam Novakoviteh
Eleferia Venizelos
Greece
Novakovitch
Testimony Ends in Archbald Case at Commerce Court
Washington reports the testimony aimed at impeaching Judge Robert W. Archbald was to conclude before adjournment today. Next week the defense will present its view of alleged misconduct and call Scranton residents to testify on the judge’s standing in the community.
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Washington
Robert W. Archbald
Commerce Court
Senate
Scranton
Harriman Daughter to Wear Cast After Injury
Miss Carol Harriman daughter of the late W H Harriman will wear a plaster cast on her right foot for some time after injuring it while rehearsing a Scotch dance for a charity performance in New York Nec. She was set to appear at the function and will be unable to perform until healed.
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New York
Nec
Carol Harriman
WW. H. Harriman
Waterloo Cow Offered to President for White House Milk
A Waterloo cow named Nona of Avon, described as the state’s best milker and valued at $5,000, has been offered by the William Galloway Company through its president to President Wilson to furnish milk for the White House after March 4. The photo is distributed by the American Press Association to hundreds of newspapers.
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American Press Association
United States
Couriers
Waterloo
Willian Galloway Company
William Galloway
Wilson
White House
Nona of Avon
Robbers maul Iowan at Burlington Depot for 4480.90
Christian R. Easterday, 50, of near Marengo Iowa, was slugged and robbed of 4480.90 by three unknown men at the Burlington Route depot at 4 30 this morning. He was struck with a stake, knocked unconscious, robbed of money from three pockets, and left with scalp wounds. He was found by an express company worker and sent to St Francis hospital. Two suspects were arrested later at Columus Junction and will be brought back for identification. Easterday had traveled from St Louis after a real estate deal and carried the cash on his person due to timing with the bank.
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Burlington
Christian R. Easterday
Furmer
Marengo
Burlington Route
Easterday
Wasterday
Express Company
St. Francis Hospital
Tecever
Columus Junction
Ther
Yasterday
St Louis
St. Louis
Willington
Exposure of Arson Trust Promises Major South Bend Case
South Bend investigators report an alleged arson trust tied to insurance adjusters, alleged to have set fires for commissions across mercantile firms. Ben Kahn, Chicago’s Rey Franklin, are jailed in Chicago, awaiting trial in a case linked to the April 12 1972 clothing store fire. Prosecutors say the scheme involved selling fire to heavily insured merchants and using explosive fires to destroy stock.
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South Bend
Ind
Ben Kahn
Rey Franklin
Chicago
Kahn
Theater KR. Montgomery
Deivetives
Wm. Cassidy
Franklin
Seized In Train Station Robbery Attempt
A man attempting to elude pursuers fled from a local union station after entering, sought a hotel, and was suddenly seized by three men near a poorly lit area at the south end, dragged to a secluded spot, and robbed.
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Union
Wolves Sweep Through Villages Killing Four People
A dire report from Vinri province details wolves overrunning a village, devouring four humans and slaying about one hundred animals. Starving packs descended from the gorge to the Sierra la Extrella, threatening travelers and livestock as a county hunt mobilized with over 200 participants.
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Lindon
Tae
Sierra la Extrella
Diora
Rogding
Housekeepers urged by UGCE campaign in Philadelphia
Philadelphia leaders announce progress in the housekeepers league campaign to cut storage egg prices. Farmers from Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland and Virginia propose lower prices on other products to widen distribution. Mrs Daniel W Simpkins says encouragement comes from all sections and a broader sale network is planned. The campaign has already moved 180,000 crates of eggs at 24 cents per dozen across 60 stations and aims to reach 804 selling stations next week to break the local price corner.
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Philadelphia
Auccens
Hrousekeepers’ League Tollay An
Pennsylvana
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
League
Mra
Daniel W. Simpkine
Lyiew
Hel Fram
Wei Onmra
Simpkins
Wwe
Tostan
Ipricca
Bulgaria Near Entry to Triple Alliance
Paris reports Bulgaria is slated to join the Triple Alliance with All-Hungary, Germany, and Italy, as King Ferdinand of Bulgaria negotiates an agreement with Austria while in Vienna. In France, preparations include printing large quantities of five-franc notes for wartime emergency use, with officials wary of a broader conflict.
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Paris
Bulgaria
All-Hungary
Germany
Italy
Figaro
Ferdinand
Vienna
Ling
Austria
France
Varia
Tank
Egies 1
Will Undertake to Form New Cabinet Announcement
A worn mishmash report notes plans to form a new cabinet with dates of talks for the Saternos ministry. It mentions Monday or Tuesday as possible start days and references a temperature reading. The item includes stray lines about Christmas cigars and local brands.
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Katsari
Saternos
Mexico Must Pay 300000 in Indemnity for Injuries
A congressional report cites a commission finding 25 Americans wounded and relatives killed by cross border gunfire in 1924 seeking indemnity from Mexico totaling 86,000. Some claims were reduced. two Americans captured on Mexican soil were denied indemnity.
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Washington
Ter
Lawrence F. Conyers
Edward M. Watt
Convery
Platt
el Paso
Tex
Adnlfo Varela
Virginia Moorhead
Abindio Suto
Edwin G. Heaton
Cecilia l Griffiths
Jakk
Chaandler
Douglas
Ariz
Emma “Larsen
Elmer FH. Crowe
Francis F. Williams
John W. Kane
Teseah W. Garrington
Skilled
Wm. R. White
Leg Watind
Note in Bottle Reveals Rouse Simmons Wreck
A note found in a bottle by fisherman Michael Kovlovik near Sheboygan Dec 14 tells of the Rouse Simmons sinking in Lake Michigan two weeks earlier with fourteen aboard. Captain Herman Steunemann, Engwald Newhouse, Steyn Nelson, and Engwald were named. The message reads farewell lines and mentions a flooded deck and a washed-off small boat. The note was mailed to the captain's daughter.
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Milwaukee
Michael Kovlovik
Bear Sheboygan
Herman “Yeunemann
Rousse Simmons
Lake Michigan
Engwald
Steve
Herman Steunemann
Wisconsin Woods
Chicago
Steyn Nelson
Mate
Engwald Newhouse
Terra Nova Sails to Relieve Captain Scott Expedition
The Antarctic steamer Terra Nova left port today bound for McMurdo Sound to aid Captain Robert F. Scott's Antarctic expedition. It is expected to reach Cape Evans mid January, supporting the base operation.
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Christ Church
New Zealand
Robt. F. Scott
McMurdo Sound
Austrian Jumps Onto Smokestack Aboard Ship
Tragedy on the steamer Superior at Trageld Wisconsin when an Austrian immigrant named Cobich climbed the smokestack in a suicide attempt. Crew member Sap pie intervened while other deckhands lashed the stack to lower the man. The fall stunned the jumper but he survived with help from the crew. medical aid was summoned as he recovered.
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Trageld
Wis
Superior
John Cobich
Ashland
J. Sappie
Oman
Voe
Avetiker Chen
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Parson
Mad Sorensen
Gtr
Pope
Clarence Libba
Ermabb
Tompkins
William &, Crawford
Cora Newton
Fort Dodge
Martin
Gov. Aldrich
Archbald
Miss Harriman Muast
Nona
Robbers Club
IOWAN
the Waterloo Evening Courier
Ugcean
Triple Alliance
Ssaudoatie Biewk
Martin's Cigars
Mexico
Army
Rouse Simmons
Captain Scott
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