Fort Dodge Plaster Company Enjoined in Gypsum Case
Judge Whitaker in Fort Dodge issued a permanent injunction barring the Fort Dodge Plaster Company from selling its interests to the United States Gypsum Company. The case, C. J. Crawford vs Fort Dodge Plaster, centered on alleged price manipulation to force Crawford from his stake as the gypsum trust consolidates four of six local mills. The weeklong trial included testimony from several gypsum officials.
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Fort Dodge
Whitak Ter
United States Gypsum Company
Gypsum Trust
Fort Dodge Plaster Company
C. J. Crawford
United States
Gypsum Company
Whitaker
Mystery of Missing Farmer Henry Broer of Hardin County
Henry Broer a well known farmer in western Hardin County has been missing since January 14 relatives search to locate him. He left with proceeds from a hog car sold in Chicago and went to Alden on a business trip then vanished. Domestic relations were pleasant and no motive found. some fear misfortune while others think he may have returned to Germany.
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Henry Broer
Hardin County
Iowa Falls
Chicago
Alden
Germany
Death recalls poem by A J Gault author of Ive Wandered to the Village Tom
Clinton Feb 13 At Wheatland A J Gault dies at his home. The writer of Ive Wandered to the Village Tom also known as Twenty Years Ago lived a quiet life and published Wheatland Spectator for seventeen years. Born October 4 1818 in Jackson County New York he was aged 74.
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Tom
Clinton
Wheatland
A. J. Gault
Gault
Otsego
N. Y
Tom Gault
Kansas
Clinton County
Wheatland Spectator
Jackson County
New York
Forgery of State Seal Revealed by Auditor in Insurance Certificates
Des Moines reports State Auditor Carroll uncovered a forged state seal on insurance company certificates used to certify deposits and compliance with the law. Investigations traced plates to George A. Miller, with ex-State Auditor Merriam linked to earlier issuance. Carroll halted further use, seized materials, and prepared action to recover losses while considering additional steps.
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Des Moines
Carroll
Merriam
State Auditor
Audihor
George A. Miller
Miller
State Auditor’s Office
Life Isurance
Auaitor Carroll
Missing Rock Valley man vanishes with $3000
F V Doherty of Rock Valley, partner in a sheep ranch near Lake Andes, has disappeared with about $3000. He left after securing mortgages from A Mitchell and a Geddes bank, and his checks were cashed locally. His partner J H Blathanwick reports the missing funds and seeks answers.
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F. V. Doherty
Rock Valley
F. V. Dohery
Lake Andes
Doherty
J. H. Blathanwick
Anl
A. Mitchell
First National Bank of
Bank of Geddes
Geddes
Wagner
Wagner Bank
NEW INTERURBAN RAILWAY PLANS EXTENSION SOON
Des Moines awaits a formal map from the Interurban company outlining a 250 mile electric system planned for Polk County. Routes include Newton Prairie City Indianola Winterset and Eldora with main lines under construction or purchase of right of way. Completion aims are 1905 for full connecting service and 1903 starts on Indianola and Winterset lines.
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Des Moines
The
Register and Leader
Interurban
Polk County
Newton
Prairie City
Altoona
Mitchellville
Colfax
Seevers
Norwalk
Indianola
Winterset
Valley Junction
Grimes
Dallas Center
Panora
Guthrie Center
Audubon
Saylor
Ankeny
Cambridge
Nevada
Zearing
Lawn Hill
Eldora
Hidera
Highland Park College
A. P. Chamberlain
Hildora
Waterloo
Cedar Falls Rapid Transit Company
Creston
Macksburg
Ines
Eldora and
West
Mrs Lavelleur Arrested in Jasper County Murder Case
Jasper County grand jury indicts Mrs. Lavelleur for murdering her husband with an ax, placing remains in a barn, and setting it on fire. She was arrested at her Newton home. trial likely soon after hearing week. Husband slain during attempt to recover a buggy. postmortem confirms fatal head injury.
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Jasper County
Newton
Supreme court legalizes street occupancy for telephone firms
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court rules telegraph and telephone companies may use streets and alleys without municipal franchises, citing state law and subsequent regulations. The ruling affects all Iowa cities, allowing multiple firms to operate without city consent. The article also notes ergotism cases in a Boone county herd, AG opinions on soldier property exemptions, and defense building plans for Fort Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Chamberlain
Iowa Telephone Company
Prouty
Polk County Court
Telegraph
Doans Kidney Pills Ad Endorsed by Builder Hammer
Bad backs are linked to kidney issues and Doans Kidney Pills are advertised as kidney specific. Case 40 321 Mr W H Hammer, a Washington D C builder, testifies the remedy cured bladder inflammation and urinary pain. Free trials offered via Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, price 50 cents. Stealing a march is not larceny any more than firing a servant is arson.
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Dean
Bright
W. H. Hammer
N. Hinde Street
Washington
D. H
Ohio
Doan
Hammer
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Western Canada Arousing Great Interest
Northward frontier expansion draws U S settlers with promises of free 160 acre homesteads and rising Canadian agencies in Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois and beyond. Immigration chiefs report 20 000 arrivals 1901 rising to 30 000 1902 and expected 50 000 this year. Agencies offer guidance on mixed farming dairying ranching and grain, plus freight and travel rates. End with quotes from Charley Buxton and Whittier lines. includes ads and brief notices.
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Minnesota
Dakota
United States
Canada
Americana
St. Paul
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