Bank Increases Paid Up Stock At Black Hawk National Bank
Stockholders raise capital from 160000 to 250000 and surplus to 100000, bringing total capital and surplus to 350000 and deposit protection to 600000. New shares priced at 150 each, directorate retained, officers unchanged, with earnings and deposits rising for 1910 and a continued pledge of stability and community service.
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Black Hawk National Bank
Iowa
Oid
Powers
F. W. Powers
Naturalin
Ncrease
Towa
Five men unaccounted for in Cincinnati chamber fire losses
Four men in the chamber of commerce building when a blaze erupted last night are missing, raising fears of deaths in a million-dollar blaze. Dozens injured, including firemen. missing list grows to include Sibbald and others from Early & Daniels.
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Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Brent Marshall
Early & Daniels
Fred Selm
Chris Nieutes
Night Freman
Harry Leslie
Porter
Sibbald
Early & Daniel Company
Black Hawk National Bank Elects New Directors and Increases Capital
The Black Hawk National Bank reports modern accounting systems and a tall building symbolize financial strength. Stockholders approve a $90,000 capital increase and $45,000 surplus as directors are elected: F. L. Northey, J. H. Woods, Geo. F. Johnson, James Loonan, H. O. Bernbrook, Dr. W. B. Small, H. J. Hess, A. B. Glenny, F. L. F. MecElhinney, Dr. F. W. Powers. Old officers retained include President F. McElhinney, Vice President Dr. J. V. Powers, Vice President A. B. Glenny, Cashier C. W. Knoop, Assistant cashier A. French, Teller Lila Marsiam. A condensed financial statement appears in another column.
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E. A. French
Ths
Brice Bihinney
Chas. W. Knoop
F. L. Northey
J. H. Woods
Geo. F
Pr. F. McElhinney
J. 1 V. Powers
Aa. B. Glenny
Charles W. Knoop
A. French
Lila Marsiam
Courier
Black Haw. National Bank
Tariff Commission convention opens with international delegates
Washington January 14 delegates arrive from Honolulu as the National Tariff Commission Association convenes. Prominent advocates of scientific tariff revision plan to speak. Earlier January 11 Representative McCall of Massachusetts praised the tariff board and urged making it permanent, calling for scientific world production analysis and noting House prerogatives over tariff laws amid strong Senate influence from special interests.
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Washington
Honolulu
National Tariff Commission Association
McCall
Massachusetts
House
Wars and Means Committee
National Tariff Commission
Tariff Board
Senate
Illinois Senate to Probe Bribery Investigation Authorized
Springfield Jan 11 Senator Harbergh introduced a resolution authorizing a special investigating committee to probe bribery charges, compel sworn witness testimony, and produce documents. Action postponed until Tuesday. Keokuk Jan 11 Dan Monlich, Bosnian workman on a major power dam, collapsed at work. He had no relatives in the United States.
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Springfield
Harbergh
Keokuk
Evening Press
Dan Monlich
Bosnia
Inauguration Bill Sparks Oregon Primary Debate
Des Moines Iowa January 14 Special Representative O Connor and lawmakers discuss an Oregon primary bill aimed at pledging candidates to support people’s causes for senator on ballots. Stoddard of Buchanan County introduces an alcohol permit bill. Dabney files a joint resolution ratifying the income tax measure. Democrats plan a caucus to decide minority support for the U S senator vote.
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Des Moines
O'Connor
Chielasaw County
Democrat
Oregon
Klay
Dabney
Stoddard
Buchanan County
Pioneer of 1855 Mrs Downing Dies in Waverly at 1055
Mrs Thomas Downing a charter member of Waverly’s Congregational church since 1855 died yesterday after noon at a very advanced age. Surviving are two sons Fred M Downing restaurant operator and William in Michigan. Funeral from the Congregational church tomorrow at 10 30 conducted by Rev Albert Rice. There are three surviving charter members remaining Mrs B A Pyne John Davis and Mrs M H Franklin all elderly. Her husband died in 1896.
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Waverly
Thomas Downing
Congregational Church
IB. A. Pyne
John Davis
M. H. Franklin
M. H. Franklin, All Aged People. Mr. Downing
Fred M. Downing
William Downing
Michigan
Albert Rice
Cedar Rapids Seeks Baseball Franchise in Central or Three I Leagues
Cedar Rapids Ad club intends to secure a baseball franchise in the Central or Three-I leagues with Beldon Hill set to manage the team if obtained. The Cedar Rapids Town Cement Users convention held its first formal session with Mayor Miles delivering a welcome and Budd of Des Moines giving the annual address. The convention runs through Friday with talks focusing on technical subjects. Wallace of Chicago named president of Des Moines Fort Dodge and Southern Interurban. son of John S. Wallace, Panama Canal engineer under Roosevelt.
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Cedar Rapids, Ja
Tan
Byvinning Press
Cedar Rapids Ad
Beldon Hill
Iteamt
Cedar Rapids
Miles
Budd
Des Moines
Father Arrested in Cedar Rapids After Beating Son
Ja Jan Lin Evening Stress reports Sumka, a Cedar Rapids man, was arrested on charges related to brutal abuse of his 11-year-old son. The boy said his father forced him to steal coal and severely beat him, prompting police intervention.
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Cedar Rapids
Jan
Lin
Sumka
Som
Bomb Found In Judge Owens Home Vestibule
A dynamite bomb was found early today in the vestibule of County Judge Owens home. Owens, recently elected head of the county election board, discovered the device as he prepared to leave for his office. The bomb was about the same length as a typical stick, lead covered, and its fuse appeared fired but burned out.
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Chicago
Fan
Owens
Election Board
Andi
Naughty Acts Of Cold Passengers On Des Moines Train
Thirty passengers tore up seats and threw them into the Des Moines River to stay warm after a lack of fire in an early morning Urban dale car crossing the bridge north of Des Moines. They stood for the rest of the trip and broke several windows. Urbandale residents demand a car that blocks the wind.
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Des Moines
Urbandale Tno
Urbandale
Renmit 1 Found Dead in Wis Hut
Michael Duffy a laborer was found dead in a timber hut near Viola after a drunken spree. He lived alone in filthy conditions and apparently froze to death.
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Renmit
Wis Hut
Cedar Rapids
Evening Press
Michael Duffy
Viola
Duffy
Robber Holds Up Smoky Row Saloon in Early Morning
A masked bandit forced bartender Nelson and two patrons into an ice box during a break in at the Tom Stanton saloon in Smoky Row at 4 am. The thief took $5 from the till and a diamond stud, a gold watch, and some change from Nelson. Police suspect the same bandit who restrained an officer yesterday. A San Felice oc cigar is noted in the report.
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Ottumwa
Evening Press
Nelson
Tom Stanton
Smoky Row
Posies and Good Wishes for Miss Gestrich Goteh Wedding
Express messengers and telegraph boys carry congratulations to Miss Gestrich on her wedding to Frank Goteh, world champion grappler. Flowers arrive from Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Des Moines and Fort Dodge. Fifty relatives witness the ceremony tonight, then the bridal party leaves for Chicago and a western tour.
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Humboldt
Gladrsa Gestrich
Frank Goteh
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Fireman Dies After Fall At Des Moines Drug Store
Des Moines fireman Harry Amberson of Central station fell thirty feet this morning while battling a small blaze at the Hild Brothers drug store on East Fifth street. He was injured internally and may not recover. A barn fire at Lewis Klimowsky's place cremated five horses and a cow, with a loss of 31,506.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
Harry Amberson
Central Station
Hild Brothers
East Fifth Street
Lewis Klimowsky
Justifies Higher Rates Because of Operating Waste
Washington dispatch argues that rates are ample but operating costs are excessive and that scientific management would yield one hundred cents on the dollar. Louis D Brandeis urges higher freight rates as proposed by railways before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Evening Press notes a separate Des Moines remand of a trial in White v International Text Book Co. Iowa game recap: University of Iowa defeats Coe College 61 to 19.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Louis D. Brandeis
Boston
Des Moines, Ta
Evening Press
Supreme Court Today
White
International Text Book Company
Linn County
Towa
COE
Town
City
University of Iowa
Coe College
Court hears trial of Mrs. Schenk amid touching child moment
In Wheeling on January 17, Mrs. Lani Schenk faced trial for alleged poisoning of her husband. The judge and prosecutor differed with defense questions delaying proceedings. A poignant scene unfolded as Schenk's children Virginia and Rob waved from a window, serenading their mother with kisses to the courthouse tower.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Jian
Lani Selvenk
Schenk
Virginia
Rob
Inauguration Plans Set As Carroll Clarke Take Oath
In Des Moines this morning the inauguration of Governor B F Carroll and Lieutenant Governor George W Clarke was completed and ratified by the legislature with many bills introduced. A proposed board of control committee was urged by Senator Adams, while Senator Van Law backed a highways bill and Senator Parshall supported an income tax constitutional amendment. The inaugural program includes addresses, oaths by Chief Justice Sherwin, and musical selections followed by a band concert and reception.
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Marding
Woodbury County
Des Moines
Eoening Press
B. F. Carroll
Clarke
Board of Control
Carroll
Adams
Senate
van Law
State Highways Commission
Parshall
Henry
James A. Smith
J. W. Abel
Iowa
T. Fred Henry
George W. Clarke
C. Sherwin
Giant elm trees moved to honor Congressman Picket's home
Two elm trees weighing about thirty tons each will be transplanted tomorrow from the former Ferry corner to the grounds around Congressman C E Picket's home on Leland Avenue. Landscape gardener Paul F Scheihe directs the operation, with large earth piles frozen about the roots. Waterloo residents pursue beautification of their home grounds.
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C. E. Picket
Leland Avenue
Paul F. Scheihe
W. W. Ferry
Fourth
Washington
Waterloo
Anthea Death Under Fire Charges Fraud and Corruption
Wisconsin reporting on the Stephenson primary campaign probe accuses him of multiple law violations including improper campaign accounting and outside district contributions. The report notes alleged premeditation and payments to various figures used to win election, with Democrats walking out as influence assays. The legislature convenes for what is described as a pivotal session, with plans to shorten the session and streamline committees.
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Manison
Stephenson
Wisconsin
AicGovern
State Senate
Ite
United States Senate
Board of Control
McGovern
U. S
Stephens
Joint Assembly
Charles A. Ingram
Durand Wie
Martin
Mec Govern
Plains
Mora
Reforms urged in messages to state legislatures
Governor Stubbs in Topeka urges amending laws to require nine jurors on civil cases and to withhold salaries of delaying judges. He favors voters amendment allowing state revenue from public service corporations and abolishing state tax for subdivisions. In Olympia Governor Hay backs stronger local option law and hints at prohibition if needed.
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Topeka
Kan
Tan
Stubbs
E& Voters
Olympia
Wash
Hay
Three-Hearing Put Off Jan. 16 In Iowa City Case
Chicago Jan. 11 The hearing on injunction proceedings between Water loo Iowa and three I league to stop ousting Iowa City was postponed to January 16 by mutual agreement of both sides Smoke Martins Standard Go cigar.
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Waterloo
Iowa City
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