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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

07 Jul 1935

Page 12

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1935

Page

12

Letter Reveals Early Iowa Slot Machine Protection Plan

A 1932 photostat shows C E Mayer and Co outlining rapid action for slot machine protection in Iowa after Edward L O’Connor’s election. The Jennings deal offers $1 per week per machine with no state interference, targeting Mills Novelty Co as a rival. Mayer’s letter surfaces in a raid on Clyde E Mayer’s Sioux City home following his Woodbury county indictment.

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C E. Mayer and Co Sioux City Mills Novelty Company Chicago Iowa Edward L O'Connor Jennings Company Mayer Millis Novelty Company Jennings Pete Wright Joe Powell D. Earl Combs Max Langer Frank Brisbois Fonda Des Moines Ce, Mayer and Company CEMGS
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Letters Reveal Deal on Slot Machines Across States

A collection of letters from 1932 to 1939 details deals, guarantees, and schemes around slot machines in Iowa South Dakota Nebraska and Illinois. Correspondence involves Mills Novelty Co Jennings Mayer and Co and Rock-Ola with mentions of state officials seizures leases and proposed bills. The letters discuss kickbacks discounts and attempts to shield machines from enforcement while outlining market moves and political connections.

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Fullerton Avenue Chicago Schitcht CE. Mayer and Company Sudan Des Moines Mills Novelty Company Charley Jennings Duckworth Max E Duckworth Sioux City Iowa Watling South Dakota Territory County Rock-Ola Mig. Corporation J O. Huber J O Huber MC Nebraska Kalm Mvs Ills Novelty Co Fullerton Ave Schlicht
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Sharley Despinsa Moonz Thacks Yours Commany Jemiings Tosneerers Bughari Orybbig South Dakota of Iowa Pany C. E. Mayer & CO Craemer Bradleys Ays Ballibund Ips Stouts Dimity Batiste
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