23 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Des Moines Leader
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1902
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage outlines a long local health report mentioning Vale People and an epidemic. It references doctors, patients, and recurring ailments, noting rheumatism and age-related issues, with scattered phrases about epidemic patterns and community response.
Report of a county political meeting detailing committee talks on primary election law reforms, calls for investigation into alleged primary irregularities, and plans to pursue a fair, transparent process. Key figures discussed include committee members and party leaders amid tension over admissible ballot procedures.
The Whitebreset Fuel Company plans a new coal mine in Douglas town, aiming to finish soon and start operations. It will cover about 494 acres near Acullon, near the southeast corner, with output around 30 tons daily and jobs for roughly 100 miners plus forty in support roles. The site will lie along the Youth Palie road and the Interurban Golfiux line.
A letter from Lillie Sinclair of Chicago praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills for curing long illness. She describes initial health decline at seventeen, then recovery after using the product for two months, stating regained energy and outdoor vitality. The piece also includes endorsements from other women and urges readers to seek the remedy. It mentions a Ladies of the Womans Corcery Club in Chicago and invites others to write for advice.
The passage appears garbled listing management actions and vague references to city banks yards and media attention. It mentions a timetable, a target date, and a numeric rate but lacks clear subjects or outcomes. The text is too corrupted to extract a coherent event or entities.
An unclear OCR passage describes a burglary case named in court, with references to a decision pending, a jurist’s schedule, a July timing, and an adjournment. The text mentions the Winesk of dadgy Vonner and Stewart for defense, with Judge Denuts noted in the air.
Edward Fy fey, an elevator ascendant at the Astor house, faced charges for starting ten mysterious fires there. He told police he acted under duress and could not explain his motive, asserting he did not know why he did it. Investigators sought clarification from Fy fey amid the ongoing inquiry.
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Work on a large plant for a company is under way to build a factory complex of substantial size on the east side of West Eighth street between Ye Dey street and track Nils Duddinss. The two-story building will be 92 by 13 feet with three storied heights and house a new engine and power station to the south. The project includes extensive warehousing, a truck yard, and a separate building for cavaning and storage. The company expects completion in about ninety days and aims to have operations ready while keeping Des Moines railway disruptions minimal.
A chaotic police report from a dining room incident at a hotel details a waiter attacked by a dishwasher who threatened violence and damaged dishes before officers disarmed him. Other notes include arrests for drunkenness, disorderly conduct near federal buildings, and a knife incident at a dance, with multiple suspects held on bonds and awaiting further proceedings.
Republican meeting at the Brenton campaign center rallied nominees for city offices. Speakers urged party unity and prepared ground work to defeat Mayor Martell, with initial reports noting about 1,200 dollars raised for Brenton’s slate and wide distribution of volunteer energy across precincts.
A preview of a home remedy for croup warns that Chamberlains Cough Remedy works when a child becomes hoarse and may prevent attacks. The article also details late Thursday evening petition activity for alderman candidates in the First ward, including George Hye Jett and Ben Prunty, with petition movements, confirmations, and candidate statements amid local political maneuvering.
A garbled OCR style message shows a distressed speaker pleading for relief from torment and illness. The lines mention fear, pain in the chest, and a call to someone named Alors Lee Le'san to provide a remedy or guidance. The text is unclear and fragmentary.
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