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Notable Iowa Insurance Controversy and Auditor Brown Report
A long excerpt discusses the looming death of General Grant, public scrutiny of corporate insurer examinations led by Auditor Brown, and widespread claims of misrepresentation by insurers. It notes specific discrepancies in assets, surplus, and capital across several companies, the governor’s connection to an insurer, and public sentiment about protecting citizens from bogus firms. It also touches on debates over Sunday school libraries, Cutter dairy tests, and political fallout in Des Moines plus a harsh stance on the Supreme Court ruling affecting liquor injunctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Sherman
Register
anti-Brown
Iowa
Hoyt
Charles City
Congregational Association
Des Moines
Bruce Reid
Vail
Reid
Teed
Ab Davit
Burlington Insurance