Supreme Court wipes out Lyon county bonds in debt reversal
The U S Supreme Court ruled in favor of Lyon county, Iowa, wiping out about 860000 in principal and interest bonds tied to a scheme to declare swamp lands. The case traced back to 19th century land and education grants, with multiple insurers banks and individuals listed as holders. Separate charges were filed against Des Moines Mayor Isaac L Hillis for bribery and doodling, prompting impeachment calls.
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Brovx-City
Lyon County
Supreme Court of the United States
Lyon
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Orient Fire Insurance Company
Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and, Fire Insurance Company
United States National Bank
Hartford
Connecticut Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Keene Five Cent Savings Bank
Keene
N.hl
Eliza Faullmer
Society For Savings
Cleveland
G. B. Provost
Dubuque
L. F. Drake
St. Paul
J. E. Judd
Hillis
Des Marnes
Isaac L. Hillis
Fred Johnson
Exchief
A. J. Butin
George Batchelor
R. M Thompson
Saloon Mens’ Association
L. A. Davies
Capital City Driving Park Association
Wheel of Fortune
Mathis
Committee of the Whole
Death at the Drawbridge in Milwaukee Tragedy
A trolley car plunged through an open draw at Kinnickinnie avenue bridge in Milwaukee at 8:30 am, killing three and injuring six. Motorman John Kennedy died trying to stop the car as ice kept it from sinking fully. The dead include Antoinette G. Ehlman, kindergarten teacher, and Miss Somidtkunz. several others were rescued from the icy river.
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Terman
Milwaukee
Milwauxer
Kinnickinnie Avenue
John Kennedy
Mies Antoivette G. Ehlman
Ehlmat
Sonmidtkunz
National Knitting Works
W. P. Severey
Walnut Street
Bull Hill
Denver
Gunnison
Colo
Colorado
Jud Riley
Jack Smith
General Johnson
Mason
Ball Hill
Smith
Riley
Aspen
Colorado Springs
Bogardus
Coastanooga
Tenn
Austell
Nebraska lawmakers agree to Graham bill on county attorney pay
Nebraska lawmakers approved Graham’s bill to cut county attorneys salaries from 2500 to 1000 in Gage County and debated a soldiers relief commission. The senate also favored a measure ensuring widows of deceased service members receive relief and that relief commission members receive per diem. House actions included extending legal holidays and funding provisions for volunteer fire departments.
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Graham
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
House
Senate
Stewart
Relief Commission
Gage County
Tefft
Crane
Sloan
District Court
Pope
Jenkins
United States
Bes
Furnas
Moershell Bros Clearance Sale Highlights Wool Goods and Linens
Moershell Bros advertises a clearance of heavy wool carpets, chenille table covers, wool blankets, lace curtains, suits, underwear, shawls, corset covers, embroidered gowns, Wilton sheeting, various muslin garments, prints, ginghams, damask, and flannelette. Prices range from 5c to 15 for fabrics and up to $15 for luxury shawls, with many items offered at deep discounts.
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Amana
Henderson
Springdale
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Pamons
Yon
Iowa
Des Moines
Knights
Oman
Omaha Council
Knights of Labor
Nebraska
Axsi
Henry Sutts
Moravia
James McElwee
Sutts
Tool
Sac Crry
William Tool
Rio
London
Senor
J. A. de Souza Correa
Associated Press
Rio de Janeiro
Wholesale Grocers
St. Louis
Associated
Wholesale Grogers of
Sleveland
N. M
Yanker
N.M. Hills
Yankton County
Lennon
the Times
Ralph O. Rudy
Belfast
Ireland
A. O. Certell
Island Avenus
G. W. Chase
South Street
P. A. Kuehn
Reed Street
Brand
Grove Street
En Waldbholb
Edward Hoffman
Jackson Street
Annie Alb
Popular Street
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Board of Aldermen
District Assembly No. 75
Shieren
Palmer
Dr. Price
Nebraska Lawmakers
Soldiers’ Home
Providence
R. I
Earl Carpenter & Son
Mashapang Pond
Elwood
Patrick Henrr
John Heir
Martin Deery
William Morton
Herbert Smith
Thomas Casey
Charles Branton
Thomas Nelson
Martin Ryan
Henry Butler
Kansas City
John C. Hayes
Kan
Hayes
Drayton
Jersey City
Chancery Chambers
Walker
Mass
Dennis N. Driscoll
Champion Pedestran
New England
Moershell Bros
Rth
Lity
Astrachan
Electric and Capeseal Capes
Moorshell Bros
Des Moines, Atlantic, Walnut
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