Cardiff Giant Bought by Fort Dodge Leader
Fort Dodge businessman R. Mullronney has become sole owner of the Cardiff Giant, a gypsum statue linked to a long hoax. He paid several thousand dollars after two years of effort and will exhibit it at the Panama exhibition. The deal includes related correspondence about the famed 1869 find in Rome New York and 160 heirs of the original owner. Separately, the University of Iowa moves against local gambling, arresting Ralph Abbott near a courtroom, blaming local officials for lax enforcement.
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Removal of Meneray Receiver Sought in Bankrupt Nursery Case
Judge McPherson held a special session to hear Thomas L. McGarry trustee of Meneray Nursery seek removal of receiver C. W. McDonald. McGarry alleges mismanagement and mortgage overstatement, claiming bank loaned only about $31,000 while mortgage and judgment total $50,061.70.
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Congressman Pepper Dies in Clinton Iowa
Congressman I S Pepper of Iowa's Second District died after an operation for peritonitis in Clinton on December 23. Born June 10, 1876, in Davis County, he taught, studied at Washington University, and served as secretary to Congressman Wade before entering law and politics. Funeral planned in Ottumwa at 1 p.m. Friday.
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Lewis Urges Public Ownership of Phones
Washington, Dec. 23. Representative Lewis Md argues for government ownership of the nation’s telephone lines under the post office, estimating costs under $300 million and likening the plan to the Panama Canal in difficulty. He proposes government telephones compete with private telegraph lines, not to acquire telegraph firms. President Wilson has not taken a position, and Burleson signals a cautious approach, saying it will take time to work out facts and figures.
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Pankhursts At Outs London and Burleson Civil Service Move
London reports Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst left for Paris en route to Switzerland to recover from hunger and thirst strikes at Holloway jail. No demonstrations attended. Rumors claim rift between Sylvia and Cristabel Pankhurst over East End campaigning. Burleson in Washington opposes removing assistant washmasters from the civil service. proposal tied to annual appropriation bill before the House committee.
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