Summons Merriam to Explain Charges Before Joint Committee
Des Moines reports that former Auditor Merriam, now in Oklahoma City running a newspaper, was notified to appear before a joint committee on retrenchment and reform to explain alleged improper insurance fee practices. The committee may refer the matter to a grand jury if he fails to respond. a subcommittee will assess liability and consult with the attorney general. Also, Representative Temple advances a constitutional amendment to increase the House size, aiming to guarantee at least one member per county. the measure passed the House and heads to the Senate for possible voter submission in November.
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Des Moines
Frank F. Merrian
Committee On
Max Beehler
Merriam
Oklahoma City
ASA
Grand Jury
Anpsar
Dowell
Temple
Kendall
Attorney General
Templa
Clarke
House
Senate
Fees to State Treasury and Insurance Bills Introduced
Des Moines reports two insurance measures introduced in the legislature by Senator Waippie and Representative English. One bill would require examination of companies and add an auditor’s actuary and assistants, with fees credited to the state treasury. The other would create a board to review mergers and reinsurances with public hearings. The article also notes a sharp advance in Cape Breton Coal and Iron Company stock, with eager orders and a favorable booklet promotion from Drake University president Hu M. Bell.
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Whlippie
Des Moines
Waippie
English
Cummins
Carroll
Executive Council
Cape Breton
Tes Moines
Ret. A
Cape Breton Coal and Iron Company
M. Bell
Drake University
Assault on Daughter Leads to Court Action Near Blencoe
Charles Wray, a Blencoe area farmer, is jailed by Deputy Sheriff Anthony and brought before Justice Ross on charges of assaulting his 14 year old daughter. A venue change placed the case with Thomas B. Brown of Blenece. trial set for next Tuesday. Wray, previously divorced, faced an earlier indictment for assaulting his wife but that indictment was quashed.
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Quawa
Charles Wray
Blencoe
Anthony
M. Ross
Thos. B. Brown
Blenece
Wray
Supreme Court
Casebeer
Cedar Rapids
Iowa News Roundup Mixed With Tragedies And Uses Of Skin Graft
A string of Iowa items includes the death of LT Peter Nelson near Harlan by suicide, and the death of F. F. Kelly of Rockwell under unclear circumstances. A Sioux City real estate bid envisions a new overa house and auditorium pending investment. Georgia Morcombe of Des Moines recovers after coughing up a cherry seed after a long illness. An acetylene plant explosion near At lantic injures J. W. Wheatley and son. Graft plans involve 200 donors supplying skin for G. M. Shissler in Los Angeles. Rescue of Albert Smith at St. Charles from the Mississippi ends safely. A Burlington doctor attempts murder in a bar fight, and Mason City figures in a series of legal moves. Local efforts in Tama County push against beef trusts and railroads with new county organization. Pugh of Oskaloosa faces a mail fraud case, Lindoff murder defense witnesses emerge, and state normal school trustees request 55 000 for next biennial period.
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Peter Nelson
Mn Dano
Harlan
F. F. Kelly
Rockwell
Baying
Keily
Sioux City
Massachusetts
Georgia Morcombe
Joseph Morcombe
Des Moines
Handsome Farm
J. W. Wheatley
Atlantic
Wheatley
Joseph Wheatley
Wheatleys
G. M. Shissler
Los Angeles
Shissler
Woodmen of
America
Albert Smith
St. Charles
Mississippi River
Catfish Island
St. Louis County
Wabash Bridge
McPherson
Smith
E. A. Waggoner
Burlington
Citg Pn
Hiness
Sale
The
Baptist Church of
Mason City
Spurgeon’s Institute
All English University
Harry Moor
A. B. Moor
Alnaworth
Mopes Nia
A. B. Harlan
Elora
Hassan
Marshalltown
Committee On Sanitation
Charles Becker
Rock Rapids
August Shrader
Rocker
Bin
Minnesota
Perth
Tama
Traer
Beef Trust
W. W. McElhinney
State Organization
Joe E. Pugh
Oskaloosa
Julia Maeal
Pugh
Hoffman
Mahin
Stewart
Marsh
Beadle
United States
Hedrick
H. W. Gleason
United States District Court
Lindoff
Allen
Jos. Murphy
Owatonna
Minn
State Normal School
Former Dubuque Sheriff Accused in Jury Trial Influence
Dubuque authorities revealed affidavits alleging former sheriff Phillips pressured juror Moriarity to sway a damages verdict in Blumenthal vs Union Electric. Moriarity, who cited Attorney Matthews and Phillips as linked to Democratic party control, faces further inquiry as juror misconduct claims surface.
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Dubuque
Dubuque Regal
Alexander Moriarity
Blumenthal
Union Electric Company
Mra
Bhimenhal
Matthews
Phillips
Bariend
Ph’ Ys
Efe
O'Donnell
Tait
Farm Robbed of 1500 Dollars Near Des Moines
Des Moines reports a farm near Clive robbed by two masked men as Fred Snyder milking. He was bound gagged and robbed of about 1500 dollars from a stock-sale proceeds. He was found three hours later by neighbor John Milligan, cold and nearly unconscious. The robbers knew the money was in his pocket and had just been drawn from the bank.
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Des Moines
Fred Snyder
Clive
Snyder
John Milligan
Cedar Rapids
Hans Peterson
Drlni
Jacob M. Funk
Webster City
District Court
Tom
State Bank of
Germania
Iowa
Funk
James Swope
Kokom
Lat
St. Louis Fair
John D. Spreckels, Jr
San Francisco
Oceania Steamship Company
Des Moines Capital Notes and Reform Proposals
Des Moines reports heated banker opposition to a state funds measure while Ways and Means favors passage. A petition from 609 Keokuk county citizens seeks clemency for Sarah Kuhns, a life prisoner. Legislation proposes a state director of marriage reform instruction with salaries totaling 4 000 plus expenses. Supreme court opinion on debt collection via a spouse’s name discusses exemptions and moral obligations. A proposed women’s reformatory near Des Moines draws support from Anna Edworthy and reformers. A Sioux City case ends with fines and jail time for city theft.
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Des Moines
Lewis
Ways and Means Committee
Anna Edworthy
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Bute
Hyda Park
Edworthy
Widoraland
Congress Debates Panama Policy and Exposition Loan
Senate debates the Panama canal treaty and president’s policy amid a loan row for the St Louis exposition. House fights over Porto Rico delegate status and seed distribution reforms while Indiana and Kentucky clash over Goebel’s murder suspect.
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Patterson
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