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Newspaper
Des Moines Daily Leader
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1902
Page
9
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Des Moines manager A E Harris says the Des Moines Iowa & Northern would build to Minneapolis and enter Des Moines by a river route through Union park if allowed. He cites grade advantages, argues the park route won’t harm the park, and lists stockholders backing the plan amid public controversy.
Attorney A. D. Pugh argues the proposed $50,000 water department loan to extend mains to the army post would fail without $100,000 surety, condemning city officials and the water company for risky dealings. He accuses officials of socialism, praises the council’s opposition, and calls for accountability amid broader financial and legal maneuvers.
A citizen calls for attendance at upcoming council meetings to protest proposed revisions and urges city officers to step back from the duties, aiming to influence officials to reconsider the change.
Des Moines newspaper staff announce filing of articles of incorporation with the county recorder. Authorized capital stock is 36000, with J J Hamilton as general manager and others including FE A Nye and Lee T Waterman. Executives discuss tentative organization, potential stock transfers, and plans for a cooperative approach with Omaha, St Paul, and Kansas City World for foreign advertising and supplies. Negotiations paused by travel delays and washouts, with final outcome contingent on further talks. Waterman to act as agent for foreign advertising, while Nye, Hamilton, and Duriey retain current roles.
The Town Hematite Railway company filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Headquarters are in Waukon, with J. W. In gram and L. W. Beard as incorporators. Capital $25,000, to grow. plans show a forty mile route from Lansing to Decorah via Wankon, tapping Al Jamakee county hematite deposits. Possible future link with Waterloo Sumner line. Also filed were Des Moines News company, Montgomery County Telephone Red Oak, Stanhope-Jewell Interurban Telephone Stanhope, Gladbrook Investment $100,000, and others. Burdock Blood Fitters advertised.
A Des Moines exhibition opens tomorrow featuring more than a hundred original drawings by L R Gossett known for comic posters and book illustrations. The Gossett show, titled Gosseyesque, highlights intensely funny, original pieces created in Chicago and Des Moines and showcases his distinctive style.
Dr Hartman promotes Peruna as a universal remedy for female diseases, claiming catarrh is the root cause and that ninety nine of such cases are catarrh. Letters from satisfied customers profile dramatic recoveries, and the ad offers free confidential guidance from Dr Hartman in Columbus.
Governor Cummins yesterday named H. P. Keyhoe of Ottumwa as inspector for a district, with Keyhoe serving as president of the Union Joints works. Other boat inspectors have already been promoted and state funds from blanket sales to Tama Indians were deposited, part of a $7,000 appropriation. Superintendent Tharrett circulated school library book proposals. bids due June 2, for about 590 adopted titles. Adjutant General Byers will review cadet battalions in Cedar Falls. Governor Cummins issued commissions to twelve state normal cadets and long list of Iowa City cadets and officers. May Change Data.
The encampment date for the Fifty second regiment changes from July 17 to a later day to fit Colonel Humphrey’s schedule. Khaki uniforms, three counts, arrived at the adjutant general’s office for issue to units on requisition. Colonel William Conison invites legislators to a June 19 YMCA auditorium concert to raise funds for a Durasa portrait. several Matbers have returned money for tickets amid expectations of a successful event.
The Whatcom County jury returned a guilty verdict in the state case against John Dix for larceny by embezzlement linked to wrecking two banks while in his control. Dix, arrested in London after four months of resistance, faces up to ten years in the penitentiary.
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