Austin Burt Promoted in Public Utility Ownership Shift
The new owners of Phint announce Austin Burt as a given promotion in the gas and electric sector. Muynard is retained by the new majority owners, with W. Siro and associates in Philadelphia overseeing a pool of controlling interests and recent purchase of a Citizens Gas and Electric Co plant. Addy is praised as a competent gas man guiding rapid company growth amid ownership changes.
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FE. OB. Muynard
Phint
W. Siro
Iladelphia
Countes
Win
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
H. B. Maynard
Changes in Local Company Plans Announced at Waterloo Cedar Falls
The general manager of the group holding Waterloo and Cedar Falls properties stated no major policy shifts, noting only one personnel change. Austin Burt succeeds Woop as local officer, while Addy arrives from Seattle to support operations. Burt serves as local head, with Bury overseeing local interests. Maynard remains secretary as the company highlights capable leadership and extended community ties.
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Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Curtis
Nate
Austin Burt
Addy
Seattle
Bury
B. Maynard
La Follette Goes Door to Door in Ohio Campaign
Senator Robert M. La Follette toured Ohio oil country delivering speeches at North Baltimore Lima and Bowling Green. He attacked the Supreme Court's Sherman act interpretation criticized the Republican National Committee and for the first time supported votes for women citing 7.9 million employed women.
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Ayton
G. Dee
Robert M. la Fellette
Ohio
Tabernacle
Baltimore
Lima
Bowling Green
Wisconsin Rrenitor
Looge
United States Supreme Court
Republican National Committee
Memorial Hall
Wisconsin
Iss
Hearing in Bref trial adjourns again in Chicago
In Chicago on December 30 no hearing occurred in the Bref meat packers trial. Court adjourned yesterday with Lieder Veeder, secretary of the organization, continuing his testimony about the lock box used in the Chicago post office. Adjournment set for next Tuesday morning to resume.
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Chicago
Lieder Veeder
Taft Begins Final Year-End Trip with Philadelphia Stop
President Taft departs Washington for his final trip of the year heading to Philadelphia as the opening leg. He will visit the city on his first stop after leaving the capital.
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Taft
Washington
Philadelphia
President to attend jubilee and peace banquet events
The president will attend the John Wana maker fiftieth anniversary and jubilee celebration then proceed to New York for the citizens' peace banquet tonight. He will spend New Year's Eve at the White House with Senator Penrose accompanying him. The message is followed by a financial note on the New York clearing house banks showing reserve in excess of requirements, with weekly changes in loans, specie, legal tenders, deposits, and overall cash reserves.
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John Wanamaker
New York
White House
Senator Penrose
Greater
New York Clearing House
Luoans
Underwood May Have Appendicitis Illness Report
Washington dispatch reports Representative Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama, Democratic leader in the House, confined to bed with possible appendicitis. Doctors hope surgery can be avoided, citing acute intestinal trouble.
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Washington
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Preacher Appointments At Two First Presbyterian Churches
Dr Maynard of Coe College will occupy the pulpit at morning and evening services. Dr Westenberg will travel to Marshalltown to preach at the First Presbyterian Church in that city on Sunday.
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First Presbyterian
Maynard
Coe College
Westenberg
Marshalltown
First Presbyterian Church
City in Brief: Holiday Visits and Travel Notes
Local column records numerous holiday visits and gatherings. Ames student Harold F. Cole returns home for holidays. James Bolster visits from Bancroft. Iowa Falls and Dubuque residents also visit Waterloo families. Various others travel to Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
Burglars Loot Cedar Rapids Jewelry Store
Cedar Rapids Iowa December 30 burglars robbed the Lady and Taylor jewelry store of five hundred dollars worth of goods mostly plated ware last night.
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Cedar Rapids, Ta
Lady & Taylor Jewelry
Coroner Rules Dr Helene Knabe Murdered Not Suicide
Indianapolis December 30. Coroner Dur ham issues verdict in the Knabe case stating death on October 23 was murder not self harm. The report cites private life details and a letter about an engagement ending as factors but offers no public suspect identity. The police hold a copy of the letter.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Helene Knabe
Charles O. Durham
Knabe
Dr. Knabe
Will Reconsider Saccharine Order Delayed Again
The pure food board postponed until February 1 the saccharine prohibition in foods. The rule would have taken effect January 1 but a rehearing was requested to give the board more time to study the case.
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Willashington
Pure Food Board
Assignment of Cases Tuesday in January Court
Judge Frank lin C. Platt will open the January term brief on Monday a holiday. The assignment of cases will occur at 9 o clock Tuesday with defaults entered at 2 o clock the same day. J D Coombe and wife of Sioux Falls visit with Mrs Coombe's brothers Henry and Louis Atthouse and plan a southward trip returning in April.
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Franklin C. Platt
J. D. Coombe
Sioux Falls
J. D
Nichols Woman Alleges Police Ill Treatment
Nellie Berry of Nichols claims she and her home were rudely treated when James Moore, a visitor, was arrested during the family absence. Deputies detained Moore, who was later fined, while Berry says officers abused her during the incident. Her father threatens legal action against Nichols officials.
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Muscatine
Nichols
Nellie Berry
James Moore
Moore
Miss Berry
Visiting Sgn in Hospital
Airs J J Reed of 4223 Dawson street went to Dubuque this morning to visit her son W E Reed who is in a hospital recovering from injuries in a freight accident on the Minors Central three weeks ago on his run between Waterloo and Freeport. Reed, 21, is not recovering as hoped and was operated on again this morning. He joined the Illinois Central service last August and has been earning money to study for a profession. Friends fear the slow recovery but hope for eventual health.
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Charies “Brammer
Second Street
Flnegs
Max Mueller
Herman Mueller
van Vciette
Des Moines
W. M. White
Garden City
J. J. Reed
Dawson Street
Dubuque
W. EE. Reed
Central
Waterloo
Freeport
Reed
Illinois Central
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