Waterloo Firm Plans Major Oil Marketing Merger
The Hawkeye Oil company announced a $6,000,000 consolidation forming a large Midwest oil group with headquarters in Waterloo and 219 retail stations across Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. A. H. Coward will be president and W. B. Coward vice president. The move will bring new families to Waterloo and push annual business near $10,000,000.
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Waterloo
Minnesota
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Hawkeye Oil Company
Consumers Service Stations, Inc
Lows Consumers Company
Rock Island
Middlewest
Mears
Hook Island
Iowa Con- Brumers Company
A. H. Caward
Pew Company
Hawkeye Company
Coward
American Independent Petroleum Association
Independent Old Men's Association
W. B. Coward
New Company
New Consolidated Company
H. C. Wurster
Wurster
Collins Oil Company
D. R. Thomas
Cleveland
Otis Company
City
Michigan Power Company
Lansing
Mish
F. C. Michael
C. S. Goodwil
A. H
Merxes
Middle Western
Hays Adopts Open Door Style in Public Office
Washington May 3 The Associated Press reports Postmaster General Hays has removed the word private from his door and invites visitors. A large room holds Hays at his desk with chairs scattered, allowing the public to lobby for time, select available appointments, and observe conferences openly in view of all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Hays
Mr. Hays
Des Moines Sheriff Out of Danger Despite Illness
Des Moines sheriff W. E. Robb, hospitalized after a nervous and physical breakdown, spent a good night and showed improvement. Doctors say he is no longer in danger though still serious and confined. only Mrs Robb may visit. Robb’s illness stems from nervous strain over three months plus chronic pleurisy contracted abroad with the 168th infantry.
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United Press
Des Moines
W. E. Robb
Robb
One Hundred and Sixty-eighth Infantry
Six Civilians Killed in Five Hour Clash with Crown Forces
Limerick May 3. In a five hour battle near Galbally between 150 civilians and crown forces six civilians were killed and 44 wounded. Two soldiers were wounded, one seriously, officials announced today.
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Associated Press
Limerick
Galbally
Crown
Seamen's Strike Sparks Early Victory Claims
New York May 3 Early settlement claims emerged as more accurate figures on seamen's walkout surfaced. Union officials said 175000 would respond, while owners argued only hundreds were out. Neutral tallies put 3000 in New York and 15000 across the Atlantic Gulf and Pacific. The first test came as three ships prepared to sail with mixed crews and strikebreakers.
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United Press
New York
International Seamen's Union
American Steamship Owners’ Association
Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific
T Hase
United Fruit Line
United States Shipping Board
Potomac
United States Mail Steamship Company
Union
Old North State
Standard
Mexico
Hoover
Ther
Seattle Man Boosts Reclamation Plans
E F Blaine of Seattle urged the senate irrigation and reclamation committee to quickly act on MacNary’s reclamation bill. The measure would authorize the government to provide 250 000 000 for approved projects, repaid by bonds issued by reclamation districts, aiming to convert land into farms and create homes and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Buenos Aires
Argentine Patriotic League
Gualeguaychu
Enuireries
Oer
Washington, D.C
McNary
Congress
E. F. Blaine
Seattle
Senate
Irrigation Ana Reclamation Committee
Blaine
Western States’ “Reclamation Association
MacNary
Hav Ang
Sy United Press
Dubuque Grand Jury Probes City Morals Conditions
May term grand jury convening in Dubuque district court was ordered to investigate city morals after a government investigator reported a low moral level. Judge De E Maguire issued the instructions to proceed with the inquiry.
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Associated Press
Dubuque, Sq
District Court
Dubuque
de E. Maguire
Five Go to Federal Pen for Auto Thefts
Five men from Bridgeport New York Detroit and other cities were convicted in United States district court of conspiring to violate the Dyer automobile theft act. They were sentenced to two years in Leavenworth each.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Michi
Bridgeport
Conn
New York
United States District Court
Joseph Galbo
Earl Linn
Douglas Moore
James G. Burroughs
Sven Nyquist
Brooklyn
Leavenworth
Open Shop for Year Webster City Plan
Local master builders announced on May 3 that they will hire carpenters on an open shop basis for one year. They served notice on the carpenters union, reporting many men available while no union carpenters have worked locally except one minor job. The union has ordered its men off that job, but they have not quit.
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United Press
Webster City
Carpenters’ Union
Paymaster's Suicide Follows City Treasury Shortage
Boston May 3 Dennis S Mahoney a city paymaster resigned today after a $1300 shortage was found in his accounts. He died by his own action a few hours later. Police called by City Treasurer Thomas W Murray learned an unidentified man who died at the city hospital earlier was Mahoney.
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Associated Press
Boston
Dennis S. Mahoney
Thomas W. Murray
Mahoner
Weather Report Signals Rough Roads Across Iowa Minnesota
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Charles City Iowa reports traffic conditions across multiple towns including Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault La Crosse Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Waterloo Waverly. Forecast calls for improving road surfaces as rain subsides with rough patches from drying roads.
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U. S Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Charles City
Albert Lea
Minn
Algona
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Des Moines
Dubuque
Faribault
la Crosse
Wis
Mason City
Marshalltown
New Hampton
Postville
Waterigo
Waverly
Continue Probe of Des Moines Coppers
Des Moines May 3 Investigation of alleged malfeasance by John A. Brophy former chief of detectives and Frank Harty former assistant chief of police was to be continued today by the Des Moines civil service commission.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
John A. Brophy
Frank Harty
Des Moines Civil Service Commission
Coolidge Plans Coast Trip in June
Vice President Coolidge announced plans for a June trip to the Pacific coast. President Harding hopes to make a similar voyage later, contingent on the early adjournment of Congress.
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Coolidge
United Press
Washington, D. C
Pacific
Harding
Congress
Taxation Revision Waits Till Tarife AWG Prosed
Washington May 3 United Press reports that business leaders expect federal tax plans for 1921 to be unclear until late in the year. Congress sticks to a tariff first approach despite Mel long's letter, with Representative Longsworth urging immediate entry into tax adjustments while assuming excess profits tax may be repealed and other business tax throttles altered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Tress
Washington, D. C
Mellon
Congress
Nicholas Longsworth
Ohio
Jeader
Allied Council Eyes Germany Reparations Plan in London
London reports the Allied supreme council approved drafting a U S invitation to join meetings of the council reparations commission and allied ambassadors. The group aims to secure guarantees for Germany’s reparations payment and considers Ruhr occupation if needed. Nine days remain for Germany to respond with clear proposals to meet obligations.
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United Press
London
Allied Supreme Council
United States
Council
Reparations Commission
Conference of
Associated Press
Germany
Beatty
England
Grassett
France
Ruhr
Charles EB. Hughes
Washington
Hughes
Supreme Council
Berlin
Silesia
Upper Silesia
Poland
Chance
Great Britain
Rhineland
London Times
America
Dejclared
Jsopreme Council
Council of Ambassadors
Daily News
Daily Express
Deily Telegraph
Ruhri
Austria
Vienna
Bergdoll Escape Probed by House Hearings
Washington May 3 The House probe into Grover Bergdoll the Philadelphia draft dodger continues with expected testimony on his release from Fort Jay New York to recover reportedly buried gold in West Virginia mountains Maj Gen HarrisAdjutant General of the Army says he ordered the release to pursue the treasure Lemuel Ansell Bergdoll attorney and ex Judge John W Wescott of New Jersey were summoned to discuss their roles with the committee Peyton C March Chief of Staff also called to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Grover C. Bergdoll
Philadelphia
Bergdoll
Fort Jay
N. Y
West Virginia
Lemuel T. Ansell
Army
Lattorney
Harris
Ansell
Dodger
John W. Wescott
New Jersey
Woodrow Wilson
Baltimore
St. Louis
Bakier
Lutheran Almanac 1921 Encyclopedia Being Distributed
Des Moines May 3 The Lutheran World Almanac and Encyclopedia for 1921 published by the National Lutheran Council is now being distributed. It is the largest publicity project by the Lutheran church of America with over 200 illustrations and extensive maps graphs and tabulated content. Each church body and synod is given full representation. Chief editors are Rev QO M Norlie and Rev G L Kieffer.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
National Lutheran Council
United States
Lutheran Church of America
Lutheran Church of the World
QO. M. Norlie
Decoreh
G. L. Kieffer
New York City
Valley Association Weighs Merchant Marine and Exports
New Orleans May 3 Group sessions on foreign trade and the merchant marine dominated the Mississippi Valley association convention. Neal M. Leach of New Orleans presided at the merchant marine segment as shipping via Gulf ports was discussed and data were being gathered on congressmen’s views on valley matters. Support for Senator William B. McKinley of Illinois for association president flooded the meeting as a successor to Harry H. Merrick of Chicago.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Themerchant Marine
Mississippi Valley Association
Merchant Marine
Neal M. Leach
Gulf Ports
William B. McKinley
Iinois
Association
Harry H. Merrick
Chicago
Cedar Rapids Evansville Game Postponed by Rain
Evansville Indiana May 3 The opening Three Inning season game between Evansville and Cedar Rapids was postponed due to rain.
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Cedar Rapids
Evansville
Ind
Eastern director of Iowa railroad dies at 61
Frank A. Davis, officer and director of more than a dozen rails, died at his home in Elizabeth New Jersey at 61 from hardening of the arteries. He served on boards including Chesapeake & Ohio Northern and Des Moines & Fort Dodge, and held posts with Newport News Shipbuilding, Standard Safe Deposit, Western Power, and White Sulphur Springs.
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Frank H. Davis
New Jersey
Associated Press
Elizabeth
N. J
Frank A. Davis
Davis
Chesapeake & Ohio Northern Railway
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co
Chesapeake & Ohio Valley of Indiana
Des Moines & Fort Dodge Railway
Hocking Valley Railway
Iowa Central Railway
Minneapolis’ & St. Louis Railway
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Pittsburgh &Shawmut Railway
Pittsburgh
Shawmut & Northern Railway Co
Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co
Standard Safe Deposit Company of New York
Westerm Power Company
White Sulphur Springs, Inc
Japan targets propaganda foes claims Shidehara
Cleveland May 3 Japan has been the subject of deliberate enemy propaganda, said Baron Kijuro Shidehara in an address before the Chamber of Commerce. He urged calm, emphasized friendship with the United States, and warned against sensational reports while reaffirming Japan’s policy on emigration and mutual accommodation for lasting relations.
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United Press
Cleveland
Japan
Kijuro Shidehara
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Baron Shidehara
Washington
America
Pacific Ocean
Cornell College Welcomes Penn Relays Team Home
Cornell College in Mount Vernon Indiana welcomed its Penn Relays team back from Philadelphia. The student body organized a large celebration with a bonfire, signaling pride in the track squad's efforts.
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Cornele College
PENN
Associated Press
Mount Vernon
Cornell College
Rele
Philadelphia
Courier Deliv ery Deadline and Phone Instructions
The notice states papers should arrive before 5 30. If delivery is late due to carrier error, call 3330 for a replacement copy. Calls must be made before 6 30 p m to ensure service.
President Directs Cabinet to Cut Expenses
President Harding orders cabinet members to keep spending within Congressional appropriations. He cites a 216 million dollar level of requested extra funds and warns against a damaging trend of departments seeking additional money. He asks bureau chiefs to enforce strict adherence to approved budgets.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Harding
Barding
Congress
Warren Wyening
Senate Appropriations Committee
Yam
Warren
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Boy of 8 Killed by Brother Playing with Target Rifle
Fairfield Iowa May 3. Paul Morten eight, son of Swan Morten, living northwest of town, was accidentally shot and killed by his eleven year old brother yesterday while the boys and four other children played. The children had obtained a small caliber rifle they did not know was loaded.
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Associated Press
Fairfield
Paul Morten
Swan Morten
Here
Importers Clash Over Tariff Revaluation Proposals
In Washington on May 3, the house ways and means committee heard opposing views on tariff reform that would tax imports on American value rather than foreign valuation. Importers called the plan radical and revolutionary, predicting chaos, while manufacturers hailed it as the most constructive measure before Congress. The committee itself split, producing several tilts in debate.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Ways and. Means Committee
Hold Dentist's Wife on Murder Charge
Mrs Thomas Rowland appears for preliminary hearing on the murder charge of her husband, a prominent Chicago dentist. The hearing adjourned to Thursday as the state pursues a coroner inquest set for tomorrow. she was calm after hours of hysteria at arrest.
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United Press
Chicago
Thomas Rowland
Rowland
Ogden Burglar-Policeman Confesses Robberies
Ogden Utah May 3 A patrolman F A Packard who was arrested Sunday after being trapped in a grocery store on Main Street confessed to burglaries in stores along his beat during the past two months Chief of Police Jones said Packard admitted the crimes in a police interview yesterday confirming the police tale of a burglar officer.
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Associated Press
Ogden
Utah
F. A. Packard
Packard
Jones
New York Boston Batteries in Philadelphia Match Flags
Pierce Pennock and Ruel lead the New York Boston Batteries against Philadelphia Washington's Philadelphia Batteries with Zacha r Moore and Perkins for Pittsburgh Chicago in cold weather conditions.
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New York
Boston
Pierce Pennock
Ruel
Philadelphia
Washington
Zachar Moore
Perkins
Wa Benton and
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Waterloo Banks Merge Form Larger City Bank
Lincoln Savings American Trust and Waterloo Bank & Trust consolidate to create a $3 million resource bank, with B J Howrey named president and a $360,000 capital stock. The new institution will move to Fourth and Lafayette, aims to cut overhead, and expand services.
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B. J. Howrey
Lincoln Savings and
American Trust & Savings Bank
Waterloo Bank & Trust Co
American, Trust& Savings Bank
Lincoln Savings Bank
Fourth Street
Sycamore
Fifth Streets
Lafayette Streets
Howrey
Consolidated Bank
Bez
B. J._ Howrey
J. W. Arbuckle
L. Fones
A. G. Agnew
B.H. Wrant
M. Howrey
A. K.smith
Waterloo Bath & Trust Co
Waterloo Bank
Waterloo, Bank & Trust
Iba
Waterloo
Th Loan & Trust Co
Logan:ho
Ner
First National
I Security Savings Bank
Inerloo Loan & Trust Co
Bank
Waterloo Loan Trust Co
Wyant
Wateroo Loan & Trust Co
American Trust
The
Ellis Hotel
Texicugy
Central Savings Sank
Teiness Central
Jones
Gashier
Austin ‘National Bank
Chicago
Farmers State Savings Bank
Cornell
W. W. Beal
Agnew
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Hawkeye Oil Co
New Corporation
A. H. Coward
Altho
Federal
Des Moines Coppers
U.S
Allied Council
Eastern
Iowa Railroad
Shidehara
U. S
Harvester
la Azora
Reynaldo
BO HO
Y and
Schang
EI HO
Faber and Schalk
Leonard and
Bassler
Greater Stavc
Waterloo Bank & Trust
American Trust & Savings
Lincoln Savings In
Deal
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