City Auditor moves to halt aldermanic purchases in Des Moines
Des Moines reports Auditor John Lucas will refuse warrants for goods sold by aliens to the city and will not authorize contracts with council members. The policy, aligned with state law, aims to curb aldermanic influence and excessive charges, with other Iowa cities already adopting similar controls. The piece also covers cases on juvenile court designations, a malicious prosecution ruling involving the Retail Grocers' Association, a burglary case in Waterloo, a grand jury review of a Warden Grendel matter, and concluding editorial doodles.
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Iowa grain men push plan to lecture farmers from train cars
Des Moines April 11 Des Moines Cereal Club banquet outlines campaign by grain men to urge Iowa farmers to test their corn to prevent another crop failure Prof Holden of Ames supports the plan railroads consider special trains to carry Holden and party to key stations allowing 15 minute stops to address farmers. officials say failures would hurt freight revenue Sage optimistic about a good crop but warns weather adds uncertainty about forecasts.
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Murder mystery unfolds as Mrs Rocker details former husband
Sioux City April 9 Mrs Vhasies Rocker of Elkton Iowa in jail awaiting trial for murder of August Schroeder on June 30 1900. She claims Schroeder was killed by chloroform and strangulation after Rocker aided, and that she believed Schroeder committed suicide before her current husband revealed the tale.
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Ex Auditor Merriam Scrutinized by Legislature
The joint committee on retrenchment and reform condemns Frank F. Merriam and Max Beehler for collecting about 23000 in fees as irregular and in violation of law while proposing a bill to end the fee system and place salaries in the treasury. The report details charges for travel, hotel bills, and other expenses on trips for multiple railroad companies, but offers no prosecution. The panel endorses higher state salaries and tightens oversight to prevent similar graft.
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Housa
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Dilla
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Hartshorn
Hough
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Mica
Thia
Koran Ceant
Midnight Fire Destroys Grimes Bank and Prunty Hardware
A fire starting at 3 yesterday morning in Grimes damaged Stewart's bank and Prunty Hardware, adjoining brick buildings burned to the ground with $11,000 in losses. Authorities suspect a lamp caused the blaze or arson. robber theory is under investigation. Fire damaged other nearby structures including Davis drugs.
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Iowa Legislature Passes Regents Plan and Various Bills
Des Moines reports detail passage of a bill creating a state board of regents for educational institutions after a heated debate. The legislature also defeated measures on suffrage and tuition, approved funding for historical and state services, and passed numerous bills on taxation, drainage, insurance, and state governance amid continued sessions April 4 to 9.
Angl o Russian diplomacy shifts amid war news
London confirms King Edward backed secretary Landsdowne in informal talks with Russia to settle disputes with Great Britain. Secret discussions in St. Petersburg aim to resolve Persian Gulf and Afghan sphere issues, amid Anglo French hopes for a broader settlement.
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