Western Implement and Motor Company Bankruptcy Details
Investigation into the Western Implement and Motor Company after its collapse reveals no patents and leased rights for tractors and cotton pickers. Investors from distant towns gathered at the Davenport offices seeking recovery as the firm faced $100,000 in liabilities against $40,000 in assets from a $2,000,000 capitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Western Implement and Motor Company
Revolver
Mienex
Kisselkar to Move to New Fifth Street Garage
The Waterloo Kissel-Kar company owned by Perrin and Donaldson will open a new garage at 4079 West Fifth Street around November 1. The two story building offers ample space and modern conveniences including an electric elevator to support the growing Kissel Kar business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Kissel-Kar Company
Perrin & Donaldson
Fifth Street
West Fifth Street
Kissel Kar
West Fourth Street
Manual Training Expanded at Fiske School
The East Side School Board orders equipment for the John Fiske building to eliminate Seventh Grade pupils walking to the manual training building. An expenditure just over $100 will fund the center, marking the first ward building to receive manual training advantages.
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John Fiske
East Side School Board
Fiske
Changes in Rock Island schedule announced at Des Moines
Des Moines officials report timetable changes for the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad may shift passenger times, with Train No 07 expected 10 to 15 minutes earlier. The new schedule takes effect Oct 12. In Iowa City, about 100 east schools teachers met at East High School under Supt C W Kline to discuss mutual interests and the upcoming state teachers meeting in Des Moines, November 6 8, with no decision yet on Waterloo delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Des Moines
East High
Responge
Supt. C. W. Kline
Waterloo
Refugee Outcry Grows at Eagle Pass Border
Washington reports smallpox worsens panic and destitution among 6,000 Mexican refugees on the American side of the border at Eagle Pass Texas as of today’s immigration headquarters briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Eagle Pass
Tex
Sicilian Surrender Ties 1904 Portage Robbery Case
Francisco Imbesi surrendered to authorities in Messina Sicily. He had attacked and robbed Patrick Campbell at Portage Pennsylvania in 1904 and was previously sentenced to thirty years' imprisonment for the crime.
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Messina
Sicily
Francisco Imbesi
Patrick Campbell
Portage
Switchman Killed by Train on Mississippi Bridge
S J L Lapper of Chicago a Northwestern switchman was run over and killed by a train on the railroad bridge across the Mississippi at Clinton Iowa last night. Also noted are court testimonies, social visits, and travel plans involving local residents and visitors.
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Clinton
J. L. Lapper
Chicago
Northwestern
Mississippi
Red Cross orphanage dedicated in Sicily
Palms Calabria Sicily Oct 9 The American Red Cross orphanage funded from the Messina earthquake drive was formally opened Lieut Col Geo M Dunn Albany Rome represented by Ambassador Thomas Nelson Page earthquake at Messina Sicily Oct 1 A strong quake lasting twelve seconds caused panic as the orphanage ceremony opened in Palmi
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Palms
Calabria
Sicily
American Red Cross
United States
Messina
Geo. M. Dunn
Rome
Thomas Nelson Page
Palmi
Thespian Hears of Father's Death in Chorus Act
Miss Clon Lightner of the Wanists at the Majestic theatre learned last evening that her father died in Chisago. She joined the Sister Act performance despite her sorrow and continued on stage with marked poise.
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Clon Lightner
Majestic
New York Police to Undergo Major Shakeup
New York plans the citys largest police reform by uprooting all upper west side Tenderloin section officers and replacing them with 600 young recruits from the police school. The 500 under 30 year olds trained at West Point by Capt Kobler will serve in a model district amid major hotels apartments and amusements. Commissioner Waldo says they are taught to provide clean efficient service with no taint on the force.
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New York
Upper West Side
Tenderloin
B. J. Kobler
West Point
Waldo
Giants Edge Giants in Ninth Inning Heroics at Shibe Park
Magemien delivered a splendid account at Shibe Park saving the game for the Giants with deft taps by Lapp and Plank in the ninth. Critics say the Giants’ strength lies in batting base running and defense despite a crippled lineup, favoring National Leaguers as pitching veterans dominate and Mathewson shines.
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Shibe Park
Gianta
Lapp
Plank
Giants
Mack
Bender
Mathewson
Kansas Students Coming En Masse
Prof Hugh C Van Pelt received a letter from Prof J B Fitch of Kansas State Agricultural College stating a delegation of students will visit Waterloo dairy show and cattle congress next week. The purpose is to study the dairy industry and pure bred cattle herds presented by exhibitors. The letter did not specify delegation size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh C. van Pelt
J. B. Fitch
Kansas Agricultural College
Manhattan
Kan
Waterloo
Sixteen Leave for California on Waterloo Special
Robert Johnston city passenger agent for the Chicago Rock Island Pacific railroad led a group of sixteen Waterloo residents to Los Angeles California aboard a Waterloo Special charter. The party grew at Cedar Rapids and Des Moines as they proceeded west with several planning permanent residence in California.
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Robert Johnston
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Waterloo
Des Moines
Los Angeles
Calif
Cedar Rapids
West
California
Cows at Webbeking Sale Sell 215 Head for Up to 20 Thousand
At the Herman Webbeking sale east of town J W Ford of Cedar Falls acted as auctioneer. 215 head of livestock brought between 16 000 and 20 000 dollars. Highly nine milch cows averaged 67 dollars per head with top bids at 101 dollars. Other stock farm produce and machinery sold in proportion. The farm, adjoining James Black's, was not sold as bidding reached 192 dollars per acre before being called off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Webbeking
J. W. Ford
Cedar Falls
James Black
Storm disrupts Waterloo electric system and repairs begin
A morning storm hit Waterloo damaging Citizens Gas and Electric fixtures. Over sixty consumers affected as three transformers failed and fuses blew. Workmen rushed to restore service by 10:80 this morning while officials assess damages and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watterloo
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Athletics Take A Big Lead In Opening Game
Detailed account of the opening baseball game between Philadelphia and New York, noting no runs in several innings, key plays by McLean, Schang, Burns, and Tesreau, and multiple near misses. Early errors and a later Home Run by Shane highlight the tense match as crowds react to late scoring. The story ends with a note on a bet involving life on the Giants and a lingering sense of suspense.
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Philadelphia
McInnig
Burns
Giants
McLean
Barry
Merkle
Tesreau
Schang
Collins
Herzog
Mner
Bush
Schange
Buros
Murphy
Shafer
Doyle
Oldring
Rigler
New York
Baker
Fletcher
McInnis
Murray
Cooper
Wilson
Athletics
Tet Ireau
Crandall
Shaffer
Wiltse
Whiltie
Shane
Heroes
Aly
Rons
Murr
Roller
Restaurateur M Stil Ends Life Over Giants Bet
M Stil a noted restaurateur and oyster dealer was found dead in his home this morning. His son George M Stil Jr recalls his father, a Giants fan, tried to raise $5000 owed soon by betting it on the team, a desperate move to save his cancer-stricken business.
Bank clearings and realty transfers report week ending Oct 8 1913
Bank clearings totaled 1 680 779 for the week ending Thursday with daily figures from Friday to Thursday and a year ago total of 1 543 864 50. Realty transfers show deeds mortages and rentals with weekly totals and prior week comparisons. A lightning strike damaged the Ulrich residence at 448 Florence street causing minor injuries to Mrs Ulrich and shock to her husband with no fire.
World Series Receipts and Shares Detailed
The document lists totals from the World Series including receipts 49 640 dollars and 2 3 5 63 paid attendance 20 563 with players shares 26 805 60 and clubs shares 8 935 20 along with commission 4 964 dollars. It also mentions year figures and distribution between parties.
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Tava F
Commission
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Pir Homies
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Urbana
Waterloo Boostera
la Porte City
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RED Cross
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N.Y
Magemien
Tesaeau
Kansas
Storm
Robert S. Lovett
Union Pacific Board
George
Paul Davis Dry Goods
Vetter & Waters
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Ok Ke
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Ben Weraged
Union Stadate
Lion
W. Park Ave
Conger St
Charles Ulrich
Florence Street
Higue
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Commercial St
Savoy Cate
Sycamore Street
Jefferson Street
Lafayette St
Marsh-Place
Vor Exchange
del Wald Cigar Co
Minnesota
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Care Courier Office
Joe Raymond
Fowler Bldg
East 5Th
Cedar River
Fourth
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Commission of
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Union Mil Company
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