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Newspaper
Des Moines Leader
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1902
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads of a 19th or early 20th century report describe Walter Darren and other defendants including Willie Temmmoled and Catherine Fitter. It notes pleas of guilty or quilty pleas, sentencing details, and a pardon announcement, with mention of a Walter Teuman and a death sentence reversed or commuted.
May 16 report states John J. Rune, labeled as a murderer, was cornered in a staged towns event with sheriffs from ClarkscMe and Plains. He fled to Wichita after a bank robbery incident where he killed an officer, prompting Governor Stanley to order an investigation and offer a reward for capture.
Fragmented report details a bold robbery attempt near Chicago involving armed robbers and a guard shot dead. Police chased suspects through streets, scattering a crowd as bullets and pistol shots rang out. Local reports note wounded victims, a barber shop shooting, and questions about motive amid chaotic aftermath.
The court refused to grant an injunction delaying a ten year loan from the water company to fund the plant. Arguments centered on city aid for the water project and army post requirements. Officials debated the pace and terms while awaiting Supreme Court guidance on related constitutional questions.
A compact notice promoting Correct Dress for Men highlights style oriented menswear focus. It emphasizes fitting individuals with quality clothing, character driven appeal, and moderately priced suits designed to please.
The Hammond divorce suit moves to modify the decree awarding custody of their child. The motion argues the aim is to regulate Mrs. Hammond to ensure she maintains moral character. Separate notices list civil and criminal assignments for upcoming Iowa court terms and a technical report on gun invention by Professor Birkeland drawing tech interest.
A garbled report from May 12 mentions Professor Birks Telit and Norweston gheeicist in a remonstration against owners of a firm. Details are unclear due to textual corruption but refer to electrical aatery and recertis aimed at producing a weapon related matter.
Fragmented text describes a claimed cure for kidney and urinary issues offered by Dr David Kennedy. It references a supposed remedy, health concerns like back pain and digestive problems, and mentions a Walter D Riley letter praising relief. The source text is garbled but centers on a marketed medical remedy.
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