Rockefeller Denies Evasion On Standard Oil Decree
John D. Rockefeller testified to whether Standard Oil was truly dissolved as per the U S Supreme Court decree. He parried cross questions, denying any attempt to evade the decree while facing sharp inquiries from Waters-Pierce interests in a Missouri case over proxy votes in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
United States Supreme Court
Nir
Rockefeller
Missouri
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
St. Louis
Standard Oil
Supreme Court of the United States
Missouri Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Waters-Fierce
United States
Samuel Untermiller
Waters-Pierce
City Prisoner George Brewer Escapes on Street Duty
George Brewer, a city prisoner with the street gang, attempted to flee at 10 this morning near Burton avenue and Walker street. Officer Wheeler pursued the fast escapee, firing three shots to halt him, while eleven other gang prisoners stayed put. Brewer, who earlier caused a disturbance at Broadway junction by throwing a brick through a cat window, was recaptured and shackled after the chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brewer
Hberty
Burton Avenue
Walker Street
Brewer
F. E B. Wheeler
Wheeler
Officer Wheeler
Broadway Junction
Thieves Pass Up Japanese Ware at Electric Park Store
Thieves broke into the Electric park storehouse of TR EL Pearson, pried the door, scattered contents, and stole a cash register and material boxes while leaving the vast stock of Japanese wares largely behind. The winter line from Maomi Bros of Japan was purchased by Mr. Peterson. This is the second break-in since park closure. a prior burglary occurred last autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Park
Tr.el. Pearson
Towa
Waterloo camp No. 35 grows with seven new members
SONS OF VETERANS CAMP I8 GROWING Waterloo camp No. 35 held an enthusiastic meeting last evening as seven new members were mustered in and several applications were received The camp is growing though membership remains below ideal levels for Memorial day observances A committee solicited funds from merchants and others to cover Memorial day expenses and received a liberal response the camp expresses appreciation and thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Sons of Veterans
Speedway crowds from Waterloo attend Indianapolis races
Twenty five people from Waterloo test last night or this morning over the Hainais Central for Indianapolis to attend the speedway races there tomorrow. Among those who have gone or will go include J. F. Morris and Mrs Morris, C. Gronon, A. Morris, Lawrence Smith, William Mond, Walter Dotson, A. J. Alexander, Louis A. Wangler and W. E. Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Hainais Central
Indianapolis
J. F. Morris
Mrs. Morris
C. Gronon
A. Morris
Lawrence Smith
Wlllammond
Walter Dotson
A. J. Alexander
Louis A. Wangler
W. E. Clark
Land fraud case targets Southern Pacific oil lands
Attorney General Wickersham says government suit against Southern Pacific seeks to recover oil lands in southern California. testimony reveals alleged crime conspiracy among high officials to seize 915 6 million acres under an 1866 agricultural grant. Proceedings began December 1910 to set aside patents and restore government title to about 900 acres in Kern County Elk Hills. The government cites Eberlein testimony as a key disclosure and aims to reclaim vast oil lands valued highly in California.
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Washington, D.C
Wickersham
Southern Pacific Companies
California
Southern Pacific Company
United States
Willis N. Mills
McKittrick
Kern County
Cal
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Charles W. Eberlein
Vinton Couple Married Here
Tes W. F Spry pastor of the first M E church joined in marriage today at noon at the parsonage Mr. Knith Faward Carrier and Misa Hanel May Els, both members of leading families of Vinton, who came here for a quiet wedding. Mr. and Mrs. P L oH Strickland and Mr. and Mrs. Dunham of Manchester attended as close friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Meria Guy will be held Friday at Dunnwald home at 9:30 viewing, 10:00 Christ Halacopal church with Rev. Mr. Hinkle officiating. burial in Elmwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tes
W. FL Spry
M. E
Knith Faward Carrier
Misa Hanel May Els
Famies
Vinton
PL Oh. Strickland
Meria Guy
Dunnwald
Christ Halacopal Church
Mr. Hinkle
Elmwood Cemetery
Town Talk and Local Notes at Waterloo
Henry Holhue of Repass Automobile at 706 Jefferson Street was arrested just after 1 PM by Chief E A Leighton for speeding on South Street and fined $3. W L Harding, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, campaigned in Waterloo today. Father T J McElliott, hospitalized recently, is improving and expects to return home late this week to resume duties at Sacred Heart parish after vacation recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Holhue
Repass Automobile Company
Jefferson Street
E. A. Leighton
Holhue
South Street
W.L. Harding
Sioux City
Waterloo
T. J. McElliott
Presbyterian Hospital
Ryan
Sacred Heart Church
Accused of Improper Act In Cedar Rapids Court
Merill M Mether of Cedar Rapids faces a warrant for arrest on charges of obtaining money and goods by false pretense. The incident dates to about July 18 1911 with $350 involved. Mether allegedly claimed ownership of Water loo real estate to cover debts. He was arraigned and his preliminary hearing set for Friday at 9 am with bond set at 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Dempster
Merrill M. Mether
Cedar Rapids
Shores
Mether
Harlow Blenes
C. Sippel
Waterloo
Children to Meet at G A R Hall for Flower Service
City school children are asked to assemble at the G A R hall Thursday at 1 PM to march with patriotic orders and participate in a water service honoring departed sailors. Bring a bouquet if possible. flowers will be provided to those without.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Town Criers Home Tonight Eight O'clock
Advices received at noon today from Chicago Great Western offices indicate the Town Criers special train will arrive this evening around eight. Earlier word suggested eleven, too late for a demonstration, but several hundred people are expected at the two depots to greet the travelers home after their May 16 departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western
Town Criers
Many Walk Out Of D C Democratic Convention
In Washington on May 29 the District of Columbia Democratic convention split over delegations to Baltimore. Nearly half the delegates walked out as the central committee failed to count votes or issue certificates. Walter Costello led a walkout after objectors challenged the legality of the session. 46 of 56 delegates remained after order attempts by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia
Baltimore
Central Committee
Fred Kelley
Walter Costello
Clark
Delegates Evade Revision of Ritual at Meeting
Minneapolis May 29 Delegates to the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church today avoided the question of revising the ritual. The conference ordered a commission to prepare a revision for presentation at the 1916 convention. It also endorsed district nominations for committee members who will largely steer church affairs in the next four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
General Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
Odd provision left in rich woman's wilt
Los Angeles on May 29 an odd clause was found in the will of Mrs Louise E Warner revealing a bequest of 5 to Edith Alice Ogds a Paris address demands a literary work payment and reflects ingratitude. Elizabeth and Glarine Maule receive the bulk of the estate valued at about 350000 with the daughter Edith abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Edith Alice Ogdsby Tipcombe Dease
Champs Elysses
Paris
Louise E. Warner
Elizabeth
Glarine Maule
President Markham Arrives in Waterloo for City Visit
President Markham of the Kinois Central railroad arrived in Waterloo this afternoon at 2 15 on a three car special with Vice President Parks Chief Engineer Baldwin D D Fort and M G Barnum The party will stay overnight and continue westward to Fort Dodge A banquet at Bills hotel will invite Waterloo leaders to outline city needs and likely relief in passenger and freight traffic following the inspection by the officials The Dubuque division superintendent E H Sullivan and Fort Dodge officials L A Downs and L P Mills accompanied the visit.
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Markham
Kinois Central Railroad
Waterloo
Parks
Baldwin
D. D. Fort
M. G. Barnum
Fort Dodge
Dubuque
H. G. Searles
M. Frisbie
L. A. Downs
L. P. Mills
A Versatile Singer Louinette Stars in New York Stage
Louinette, a charming actress in New York, dances with contumex and sings in five languages. Her varied talents highlight a dynamic career across multiple performance styles and linguistic abilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louinette
New York
Griers' Special Homeward Bound Train Arrives Early
The Town Criers announce the homeward bound train will not stop at Leavenworth or St Joseph, enabling an early arrival in Waterloo this evening. Splendid train service marks the homeward bound special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
St. Joseph
Waterloo
Market Close Surges and Declines Across Major Stocks
New York May 29 closing prices show mixed results with Canadian Pacific at 2.2678, Reading 26, United States Steel at 2.40, Northern Pacific 1.204, Great Northern 2.1823, Missouri Pacific 4x, New York Central TS, and Amalgamated Copper 24. The report notes gains and losses across railroads, metals, and utilities as investors react to market conditions. A separate item mentions Medals and a framed set of resolutions presented to the Carpathia crew for relief efforts following the disaster.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Rock Island
Chicago Great
Western
Saben Ool Fee Northwestern
Atchison
American ‘Smelter
Union Pacific
Baltimore
Ohio
Southern Pacific
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Seal United States Steel, Common
BOY United States Steel
Amalgamated Copper
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Mwinois Central
St. Paul
Aris
Imad
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Rostron
Carpathia
Waterloo Cabinet Co Is Organized
Articles of incorporation filed today by Joseph Scheidler and Leon F von Schuch to form Waterloo Cabinet Co for manufacturing vacuum sweepers cabinets and fixtures with 25000 capital stock. Scheidler as president treasurer and von Schuch as vice president secretary. Ella Ashbrenner, clerk, was late after a bathroom lock in Vine street home forced her ladder escape. Wait, Judge Guy declines to issue a complaint against San Diego Chief J K Wilson, leaving grand jury to consider the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Cabinet Company
Joseph Scheidler
Leon F.ivon. Schuch
Scheidler
von Schuch
Ella Ashbrenner
Clerk of Courts
C. H. Bingham
Vine Street
San Diego
Cal
Guy
Superior Court
J. K.wilson
Loving Cup Given Carpathia Captain Rostron
New York May 2 Captain Arthur H. Rostron commander of the Cunard liner Carpathia, which rushed to the Titanic rescue, was presented with a loving cup by a committee of Titanic survivors who heard him speak at a recent gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur HH. Rostron
Cunard
Carpathia
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Gity
Nenawee
Diaiaie
Waterloo SA
Niagara Maid
Geo, Mezher & Co
Ottumwa
Europe
Orient
Cials
D. C
City
Louisette
Griers
Chicago
Rush
Roosevelt
Tafter
Brown's
Monogram S&t. RD
A. F. Stolte
West Seventh
Pandy
West Fourth
E. L. Hosteter
West Side
James Gardiner
First National
Fail Avenue
Galloway
Care Courier
Koama
Nice
Mar
West Mullan
iFor
Union Depot
Janice Gardind
Plirat National
Waterloo Cabinet CO
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