Fort Dodge News Highlights Pardons and Public Issues
Fort Dodge reports a debated pardon stance for Ther Berguisniés linked to local laws on school openings within regulated distances. Warden Jones supports releasing Polk Wells from a life sentence for a prison guard death, with others already pardoned. Fire at Altona damages E B Blackford and Coonan properties. no valuables stolen. Legal moves affect county clerks and justice budgets. school board tensions flare in Bradgate. Reports cover federal cases, bank exams, and a swamp land debt decision in Lyon County.
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Jones
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Theother
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Humboldt
John Hopkins
Thomnor
Abs. Thomas
Hopkins
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Wapkine
Mrs. Thomas
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State Board
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Marahailtown
Iowa River
Leon County
United States Supreme Court
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Lyon County
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Pnmenre
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Keokuk
Iowa
Mike Toomey
Mount Licanant
Boots
AOC
Cenneiainetine
Dubueme
Misippi
Down
Cosh
Fraternal Orders Battle Over Iowa Insurance Laws
A judge blocks a fraternal benevolent group from enforcing a state insurance stance, noting that fraternal societies are not subject to Iowa insurance laws. The Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of Iowa fights to enjoin lay councils and maintain its insured benefits, backed by other fraternities and insurance firms.
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I Insurance
Grand” Lodge of
United
Towa
Tron
Iowa
Govuosel
Demurret
Defexidant
State Supreme Court
Federal Supreme Court
Chicago
Husted
The
Red Men
Independent Order of Foresters
Modern
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WW. Ass. Fraternity
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Pythias
Ola
Bait of damnation Wiped One
Jamaica town near Peru suffers major fire destroying a block including post office and large stores. No fire company and insurance about 6 000 dollars. loss around 1 000 pounds. Fire origin unclear but likely from a general store.
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Jamaica
Smail
Peru
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Heaton & Ferrell
Bond Bill Is Beaten by Close Vote in House
The House rejected the administration plan to issue 500 million dollars in gold bonds by a vote of 134 to 61. After a seven hour session, amendments were rapidly offered and defeated. Reed, who initially opposed the bill, voted yes on the second call and then explained his stance. The measure was ultimately killed, with a party breakdown of 92 Democrats and 42 Republicans supporting and 97 Democrats, 56 Republicans, and 8 Populists opposing.
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Treasury
Congress
House of Representatives
Reed
Senate
Springer
Judge Howell E Jackson Seeks Seat in U S Senate
Article outlines Howell E Jackson born Paris Webb County Texas in 1822 and his career from West Point education to Tennessee practice, Memphis law work, Confederate service receiver of West Tennessee, state legislature, US Senator in 1880, then circuit judge and finally associate justice of the Supreme Court in 1863 after Justice Lamar’s death.
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United States Senate
Howell
Isckagu
Saecinte
Supreme Court of the United Statea
Jackson
Paris
Webry County
Teon
Jnjike
University of Virginian
Memphis
Tennessee
United States
Sixth Judicial District
Tie
Supreme Court of the United States
Dudge L
C. Lamar
Crop Statistics Show Wheat and Corn Value Declines Since 1870
US crop data reveal last year’s corn valued at 6587.102 dollars, marking the highest annual valuation since 1884, while wheat's value dropped to 220 million dollars, the lowest since 18th century figures. State statistics from the Agricultural Department outline regional yields and prices, highlighting long-term price declines and production totals across decades.
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United States
Iss
Agricultural Department
Wheat harvest values show state variances in production
An old table signals how halved wheat fields affect value across states. North Dakota and Minnesota lead yields while Michigan and Pennsylvania show differing crop values. Text notes Texas profits exceed Iowa despite lower output, with Missouri also listed among top producers.
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Nesoudl
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Dakota
Pashers
Tiiois
Unda
North Dakota
Minnesota
Texas
Tennessee
Lona
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Brooklyn Trolley Strike turmoil grips city council
Four weeks since the Brooklyn trolley strike began the 5000 workers remain out for better wages. Inexperienced new crews damaged cars and caused multiple injuries. A 12000 strong crowd protested at City Hall while police kept order. The move prompted Albany hearings and a push by the Brooklyn Board of Aldermen for permit revocation and action against the strike leaders. Various unrelated briefs follow including a death in Hawaii and a fire that endangered a family.
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Oskaloosa
John. Krawson
BE. Tlusha
Alb Cummina
Des Moine Water Works Company
ASTI
Supreme ‘Court
Wwatere Works
Wes Moines
Hillis
AL Daries
Meyer
Brooklyn
Zitikera
Brooklyn Board of Aldermen
Atinne
Campahica
Albany
Sea lash of fury wrecks Halifax area as storm rages
A Tuesday Atlantic storm pounded Nova Scotia and New England coastlines. Halifax shops and 100 plus buildings were washed away or damaged. boats, lighthouses, and bridges suffered extensive harm. Fatalities reported as water flooded basements and warehouses flooded with cotton lime and cement.
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Middle Head
Teesee
Boston
New
England
Gloucester
Bedford
Gloucester Harbor
Dogbar
Thatcher's
Runot
Portsmouth Harbor
Nathany Lawrence
Newport News
Portland
Jerry's Point
Buzzard’s Bay
Cleveland
Ruth
Rairoad
Cape
Fall River
Fall
River Line
Fall River and
Providence
Steamboat Company
Cock-Berden Lumber Company
Stern
Boden & Remington
New Bedford
Bonds Already Sold and Government Bond Sale Details
The president outlined a secret plan to sell U S bonds valued near 800 million to raise gold for the treasury. A private sale of bonds at 4 percent interest over thirty years was arranged to buy gold coins for the treasury reserves, with about half the gold to come from abroad and a total shift of funds totaling over 208 million dollars.
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Treasury Department
Seurens
Aimanit
Finsia
Congress
Sozaouario
Bonia
Bern Hk Tal Oan
Mar
Congresa
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
United States
Bondi Ag
Strikes Hit East Mul Street Railway In Inasville Penn
Inasville Pennsylvanians face a motormen and conductors dispute on the East Mul Street Railway as pay talks break down. The three minute dispute time and two cents per minute rate for the rear carmen sparks possible indefinite work stoppage affecting 1400 employees and a weekly pay roll exceeding 250 dollars.
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East Mul Street Railway
Inasville
Penn
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