Honest Broker Recalls in Insurance Quiz
Des Moines February hearing before the legislative insurance investigating committee resumes John A. Thompson stock broker testifying on promotion stock sales and alleged misrepresentations. Other witnesses include H. Petersen of Hawkeye Securities and Moulton of National Fidelity Life as the panel questions practices, stock values, and company dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pris
State Capitol
Des Moines
John A. Thompson
Essehayr
Uy Ube Legislative Insurance
Thompson
Komp
Wickman
Gilchris
Iowa
HH. Petersen
Cedar Rapids
Hawkeye Securities Fire Insurance Company
Federated Fire Reinsurance Catmpany
Maéon J
WE. Mahon
Kansas
National Fidelity Life Company
Sioux City
Petersen
Insurance Department
Moulton
Browne
Jackson
Missouri
North Americanational Fire Company
Geposit
Wyoming Ranch
Tulsa
Dastralte
Iowa Bonding & Casualty Company
Wawkere Securities Company
Central National Fire
Iowa National Fire
Federated Fire
New Movies Life & Annuity
Nora American Fire
Great Republic
Wizfield
B.D. Perry
Mason City
Slawkeye Securities Company
Federated Company
Jist
Wankexe Het
Thompsin
Petersen Detail Reveals Hawkeye Firm Stock and Profits
Testimony outlines Hawkeye company profits and stock values from 1922 to 1923, with president Hazard demanding 38 percent of profits on insurance written and potential 20 percent of overall profit for managers. Witness describes stockholder opposition and a Cedar Rapids suit to terminate the contract as capital was halved and stockholders faced loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersen
Hawkeye
Eye Company
W. FE. Haz
Hall Insurance
Gag
Wye Whale Uu
Ming
Colorado
North Dakota
Montana
Capital Refucel
Hazard
Cedar Rapids
Thompson
Tawkeye Company
Lin Company
Des Moines
C. B. Brenton
Hughes Pays High Honor to Harding Before Congress
The article reports Secretary Hughes praising Warren G Harding before Congress, stressing unity, containment of Pacific and Far Eastern tensions, and honoring Harding’s sacrifices. It covers funeral scenes, Washington return, and a high address lauding Harding’s devotion to the people and national service. Cedar Falls Rotary notes follow with local club speech and a marriage license list.
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Hughes
Harding
Washington
Armencuts
Sshaio
Ma - O
Anid
Warren G. Rarding
Servien
Fidedits
Secret Messages in Oil Lease Quiz Uncovered in Hearings
Committee members disclose cryptic telegrams and wire notes involving McLean Palmer Walsh and Sinclair. The dialogue references Wardman Park hotel testimony plans and warnings against telegraphing, with mentions of Belair and central trust funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithers
White House
Major
Wardman Park
Ong
McLean
Central Trust
Palmer
Sinclair
Capitol
Otel
Walsh
Three Men Drown When Auto Breaks Through Ice
Dubuque Iowa February 27 three men died when an automobile crossed the frozen Mississippi plunging into an airhole. Fred Schubert and William Leidinger both Dubuque mou lders aged 35, and Harry F. Rafoth a 33 year old singer also from Dubuque perished. Anthony Henda escaped by opening the car door underwater and reaching shore over the ice. The car was submerged some 15 feet and bodies found in the rear seat. searchers cut a channel through 16 inches of ice to lift the vehicle. Rafoth’s body remained missing.
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Dubuque
Mississippi
Fred Schubert
Moulder
William Leidinger Mouler
Harry F. Haroth
Anthony Henda
Lowa
Wisconsin
Leidinger
Schubert
Rafoth
Koretz Assets May Give His Creditors 30 Cents on Dollar
Creditors of Leo Koretz, linked to the Bayone River Trust swindle, may recover about 30 percent of their claims. Referee Harry A. Parkin reported assets around 484 039 with liabilities about 147 408, noting the schedule is not complete. Koretz’s flight left victims nationwide, including relatives and friends, with losses estimated up to millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Leo Koretz
Bayone River Trust
Harry A. Parkin
Parkin
Koretz
Peggy's Ex Husband Held for Oil Fraud
Peggy Hopkins Joyce's former husband Phil Hopkins of Noustan Texas was to appear before a U S commissioner in Atlanta to seek bond after post office inspectors charged using the mails with intent to defraud. Officers say he leads Hopkins Consolidated Oil of Houston and Equitable Trust Company subsidiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Phil Hopkins
Noustan
Tex
Peggy Hopkins Joyce
United States
Post Office
Monkins
Hopkins Consolidated Oil Corporation
Houston
Equitables Trust Company
Japanese Prince Matsukita Dies in Okitsu
Prince Matsukita, one of Japan's two eldest statesmen and adviser to two emperors and the prince regent, died at Okitsu today after serving as an adviser to emperors and the regent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirs
Tokio
Fen
Matsukita
Japan
Okitsi
Young Woman Dies Under Wheels of Passenger Train
In Knoxville a 24 year old former school teacher Silas Fetta Brown was killed when struck by a southbound Burlington passenger train near her home. Her body mangled was found by her brother in law after she failed to appear at the barn. No witnesses are reported and she had gone to help with evening chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Silas Fetta Brown
Burlington
Mray
John TF. Tsher
Miss Brown
Associate Says Duffy Killed Wife During Fight in Apartment
Chicago reports an associate of John Duffy claims he was present when Duffy killed his wife during a quarrel in their Argo area apartment. Police say the wife May be dead for two days before her body was found and the husband later disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Chicago
Ify
John Dufy
Argo
Ill
Ace Exley Doty
Willian Rnkelke
Hoxvelke
Police Chief's Son Charged with Easy Money Scheme
Des Moines reports police chief John B Hammond plans a grand jury inquiry into charges by Representatives A O Hauge and Yolney Diltz against Hammond’s son George Y Hammond. It concerns a bill authorizing a $25 fee to attorneys for filing injunction petitions in liquor cases. Hammond allegedly filed 108 petitions, netting $2,700. Diltz and Hauge seek to abolish the fee, with backing from County Attorney Seeburgey and the Polk county board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Maines
John B. Jiammond
Hauge
Yolney Diltz
Polk
Diliz
Seeburgey
Polk County Board of Supervisors
Education Costs Rising in 1922 Census Figures
Census Bureau data show 79 mid sized American cities with populations 40 000 to 169 000 spent 31.344 million on education excluding libraries in 1922. Four cities spent over 2 million each and 44 spent more than 1 million. Per capita expenditure for teachers salaries and maintenance rose to 122.77 in 1922 from 8.55 in 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
Mahee
U. S. Census Bureau
Department of Commerce
Mabee
Rose
Emerson School Pupils Collect Waste Paper for Fund
Emerson school closes its contest to collect old papers and magazines with a final tally to determine the room that collected the most. Proceeds from the sale will fund school entertainment not covered by taxes as the building buzzed like a paper warehouse with hopes of 30 plus bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson School
Highlands
Leavitt & Johnson
Rioux City woman begins 10 year narcotics sentence
Mrs Z Hen dricks was taken to Roukwei City to begin a 10 year term after conviction in district court for selling narcotic drugs.
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Rioux City
Ms Hendricks
Women's Reformatory
Roukwei City
Vinton
Burns
John Laing
Tes Moines
Merwin Francis
Leslie E. Francis
Princeto
Dorothy Stieherty
Davenport
Ualvet States Veterans Bureau
Davenports
Charles Grill
Louis BE
Ruddewig
Elieion
Tarnalee New
Sioux City
Morningsite
City in Brief Offers Quarantine Memo and Local Notes
A patchwork of short items reports a quarantine memo after a pneumonia case, a fire on a roof due to sparks, new salon services at a hotel barbershop, traffic court outcomes, travel for public officials, a birthday celebration, and various civic notices from Waterloo. The mix mentions local residents, church trustees, and community events with names and addresses.
Knives and Clubs Used in Strike Riot of Garment Makers
In Chicago the garment district riot after a strike led to a stabbing of a factory owner and multiple minor injuries as more than 4000 workers clashed with police. Rioters used knives and clubs and damaged property while wires were cut to hinder police calls. Dozens were arrested as crowds dispersed.
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Chicago
Judges Selected for State Essay Contests
Raymond Moir of Waterloo Mrs E C Loetcher of Dubuque and C W Bangs of Manchester named Third district judges in an essay contest on Iowa community history. Sponsored by Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs with Lilian Clark Cary as district chair. State Historical Society offers $1000 for best essays on local history topics.
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Raymond Moir
Waterloo
E. C
Loetcher
Dubuque
C. W. Bangs
Manchester
Iowa
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Lilian Clark Cary
Iowa, History and Landmarks Committee
State Historical Society of
Town
Ita
McAdoo Reported to Receive 200000 Fee in Tax Case
William G. McAdoo former secretary of the treasury is reported to have received a 200000 fee for intervention in a tax refund case involving Republic Tron & Steel Co. The claim appears in a copyrighted Youngstown Vindicator story dated February 27 from Youngstown Ohio.
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Youngstown
William G. McAdoo
Treasury
Republic Tron & Steel Co
Youngstown Vindicator Today
Davenport Vision Documents Subway Across River
Nathaniel H. Tunnicliffe, civil engineer, urged a Davenport to Rock Island subway under the Mississippi River. He told the Contemporary Club the plan is entirely practical and achievable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Mississippi River
Rock Island
Nathaniel H. ‘Tunnicliffe
Customer Takes Jewelry From Davenport Jeweler
A customer walked out with diamonds valued at 365 dollars from Fred Nabstedt, a jeweler, while his back was turned. Nabstedt said the man claimed to be there to have a watch repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Fred Nabstedt
Stedt
Pecare Divorce Action Alleged Desertion After Marriage
Harold G. Pecare seeks divorce from Pearle Pecare alleging she deserted him two weeks after their Sept 4 1919 Rockwell marriage. He says she left Sept 18 and has remained away without cause.
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Pearle Pecare
Harold G. Pecare
Rockwell
Patriarch Tikhon Suffers Stroke in Moscow
The Patriarch of the Russian church Tikhon suffered a stroke Saturday and his condition is described as serious. The report comes from Moscow on February 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tochon Sufipres
Moscow
Tikhon
Tom Lynch Dies Former National League President
Hartford Conn Feb 27 Thomas J Lynch dies in Hartford at an advanced age. He served as president of the National League and was a prominent baseball executive. The cause of death was not disclosed in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom” Lynch
Hartford
Conn
Thomas J. Lynch
The
National League
Rich Thrifty Walter Head Leaders Omaha Banking Era
Rich Walter Head of Omaha Nebraska is described as the citys busiest man who became a millionaire at 42. He serves as president of the American Bankers Association and head of Omaha National Bank, with Sleighs as vice president of the International Boy Scout movement and Father and Son movement. He cites the ten commandments as guiding prosperity and urges budgeting, recording expenditures, saving, life insurance, and wills. He advocates thrift, spending less than earned, sharing with others, and notes thrift without generosity as a blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Head
Omaha
Nebraska
American Bankers’ Association
Omaha National Bank
Nbraska
Sleigs View
International Boy Scout Moveme
Altho
Veteran Gen Adelbert Ames Plans 36-Hole Match At Ormond
Gen Adelbert Ames aged eighty nine, famed Civil War veteran and Rockefeller’s golf companion at Ormond Fla, grants first photograph. He challenges any man of his age to a 36 hole match, recalling twenty years on the links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelbert Ames
John D. Rockefeller
Ormond
O 'Fla
Amex
Ormond Beach
Rockefeller
Judge Orders 20 Day Jail Term for Brutal Husband
Nevada Iowa February 27 mayor Lockingbill sentenced John Severin to 20 days in county jail for cruel inhuman treatment after he beat his wife in a jealous assault breaking her jaw and slashing her face before throwing her to the door and trampling her chest leaving her in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Lockingbill
John Severin
Severin
State Oil Dealers to Confer Thursday
An all day session of the Iowa Independent Oil Jobbers' Association will be held at Hotel Russell Lamson starting at 10 a m tomorrow. J V Nicholas of Chicago, president of the national association, will be in charge. Plans to acquaint the public with oil dealers problems will be launched following misunderstandings from the legislative investigation in oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Independent Oil Jobbers’ Association
Russell Lamson
Chicago
National Association
Albert Harris 72 Dies at Shell Rock
Albert Harris aged 72 died at his Shell Rock Iowa home at noon after five months of illness. He was a retired farmer and is survived by 12 children with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced. Also reported Manila incident two dozen natives fell ill after eating fish at a banquet in Borongon Samar with 14 deceased and three more not expected to recover.
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Shell Rock
Albery Harris
Ward Harris
Jennie Harris
George Medders
Barney Phelps
Bert
Here
Arthur
Waverly
George
Lyde
Bert Watters
Clarksvile
Harry Leste
Green
Natev
Manila
Borongon
Samar
Constabulary
Mortuary Services for LeRoy Parkman Davis
LeRoy Parkman Davis died at his home on Rick er street from pneumonia. Funeral services will be at Walnut Street Baptist church at 10 30 a m Friday with Rev R N MacDonald officiating. Burial in Fairview. He was born March 18 1855 in Weathersheld and lived in Andover before moving to Waterloo. He married Fannie Dela Taylor January 18 1904 in Chicago. Surviving widow, sister Miss Isaline Davis East Northfield Mass, and brother Harlan J Hopkinton Mass. Ruth Ellen Hollingsworth infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Hollingsworth died at 2 p m yesterday. Funeral at 2 p m Thursday from Kistner chapel with burial in Fairview.
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CGC
Boetker
Martha J. Nelley
Oaktown
Tt. Wiliams
Owenbuch Hotel
A. Snyder
Des Moines
General Assembly
First Baptist Church
John G. Miller
John Miller
Samuel T. Busey
Shreveport
Fred Busey
Illinois
Tohn ¥. Busey
James Duffy
Fairbank
Agnes Gibbons
Wirth West
Kansas City
C. H. Hac
Jett
Castle Ifill
Hackett
A. E. Keptord
Toledo
Upton
Kepford
Rainbow Drive
J. C. Kepford
A. BE
U_ 38
Universalist Church
N. W. Frisbie
Waterloo Negro Jubilee Singers
Union Congregational Church
Union Christian Endeavor Society
Hudson
Q. A. Tawnsley
Yaterloo
J. W. McCaffree
Hludson
Cedar Heights
Jesup
Ray Tiller
Woo
Coward
Hawkeye Oil Company
Pilpart
Penision Fund
Fred P. Woodruff
A. R. Webber
Clarion
Tohn Boeller
Joseph W. Rowntree
Thistledown
Can
Ted
Cook County
A. Leighton
Tmlingis Central 41
Waterloo
Theetty
Tle
New Orleans
Jue
Leroy Parkman Davis
Ricker Street
S A
Mneumonia
Thoreday
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Priday
R.N. MacDonald
Fairview
Davis
Weathersheld
Andover
The
Baptist Church
Walnut Street Society
Fannie Dela Taylor
Chicago
Charles City
Isaline Davis
East Northfield
Mass
Harlan J
Hopkinton, Mass
Ruth Ellen Hollingsworth
Joel Hollingsworth
North Barclay
Kistner Chapel
G. W. Neshy
Biiedal
Infant Howard Wurster to be mourned in Elmwood services
Private services set for 2 p.m. Thursday at the Elmwood chapel for Howard Wurster infant son of Mr and Mrs Henry Wurster. He died at 4 a.m. today at St Francis Hospital with burial at Petersen Brothers chapel to follow.
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Howard Wurster
Elmwood
Howard
Henry
Wurster
St. Francis Hospital
Petersen Bros
Ross Offers Special Student Rates for Gordon Recital
Ross announces reduced admission for public and school students to the March 2 piano recital by Philip Gordon at First Congregational Church under Frederic Mills Ross. Lower church floor reserved for students, balcony for general admission. tickets may be requested through Ross or instructors. Gordon, hailed among top American pianists, studied in Cincinnati and New York with notable teachers and toured with Mischa Elman.
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Conservatory
Philip Gordon
Cincinnall
New York
Josseffy
Dohanyi
Ita
Mischa Elman
British Ambassador Promises to Be United States Friend
New York date confirms Sir Esme Howard, the newly arrived British ambassador, succeeds Sir Auckland Geddes and pledges enduring friendship with the United States. He asserts relations are at their strongest in history and promises to be a true friend to the country and its people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Esme Howard
Aucklana Geddes
England
Pinchot Declares Alaska Scandal Outshines Teapot Dome
New York February 27 Gifford Pinchot governor of Pennsylvania resting in a private sanitarium said in an interview the Alaska coal scandal would overshadow the Teapot Dome oil case. He called the oil scandal an opposition effort to break conservation policies of Roosevelt.
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New York
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Alaska
Ofl
Roosevelt
Belgian Cabinet Resigns After Pact With France Fails
Brussels reports the Belgian cabinet resigned after the chamber rejected Theunis proposed commercial treaty with France by a 95 to 79 vote. The vote followed a defeat of the pact in parliament, prompting the government to step down.
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Brussels
Chamber of Deputies
Pretler Theunis
France
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