Battle over Harrison drug act in federal court case
In Des Moines on December 4, 1915 Judge Wade heard a motion in the government versus Jr Samuel Miller, a physician, challenging the Harrison drug act’s constitutionality. Defense argued the act infringes state police powers, citing the tenth amendment and prior Supreme Court rulings. Briefs were set for December 11 and December 20, with both sides urged to file arguments on the act’s relation to federal authority versus state licensing.
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Deg Moines
Wade
Againer Jr
Samuel Miller
East Side Plisaician
Mulvaney
Mazon & Dyer
Miller
Congress
Famuel Miler Tas
Malyaneéy
Aglien
Mason
Dyer
Harrison
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
United States
Iowa
Tuden Wade
Raleef
Three Day Short Course in Orange Township Hall
A three day short course in Orange township hall December 35 23 organized by local peapis and the Patm improve Ment Association. Featured speakers include Prof W H Bit from Ames and Dr K W Steuer on animal diseases tuberculosis and feeding methods. Meant for men with reduced price tickets 50 cents full course. women and children admitted free.
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Orange Township
Patm
Ames
Sutmaclote
WH. A. Bit
K. W. Steuer
O'Donnell
Tero
WWC
Barker
Dairyibis
Ya. Matst
H. A. Smucker
Ciu tro lax Best. thing for constipation and stomach
Ad claims CIUTROLAX as the best remedy for constipation and stomach issues. Promises quick relief with thorough cleansing and no pain or nausea. Mentions liver and bowels, and urges asking for Dittotax from druggists everywhere.
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Ty Gil
Champ Clark Predicts Roosevelt Nomination Clash
Speaker Champ Clark says Theodore Roosevelt will be the Republican nominee. He believes Roosevelt cannot be beaten for the nomination and notes vigorous GOP support while criticizing intraparty tactics. Clark avoids naming a certain Commoner in speeches and questions how long the session will last.
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Champ Clark
Roosevelt
G. Q. P. Nominge
Washington
Theodora Hoosevelt
Mya Republicwim Noidinde
Politi
Democratit
Tie
Tae Vous Wilks
Republican Party
Pdva Dium
Mame
Cleerk
Clark
Lord Derby Issues New Recruiting Appeal
London December 4 An appeal to all men of military age in the United Kingdom signals the final phase of recruitment drives. Lord Derby urges eligible men between 19 and 40 to join and commit to the army, declaring the nation’s faith rests on voluntary service. The labor recruiting committee appeals to the free union to enroll in the volunteer army as Britain braces for wartime needs.
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London
United Kingdon
Lord Derby
United Kingdom
Labor Recruiting Committee
Alea
Free Unien
Great Britain
Resigning Colorado Fuel executive tops $60,900 post
Binghamton N Y December 4 La Mount M Bowers former Colorado Fuel and Tron company manager plans to resign January 1 from a 36000 dollar post with Rockefeller interests. He criticizes aging managers as foolish or rigid, saying old men miss vigor and often misjudge themselves. An advertising note touts Foley Kidney Pills.
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Binghamton
N. YY
Mount M. Bowers
Wat
Coloradao Fuel & Tronl Company
Ha Nockfeller
Intevesta Baenat
Pete
Fooliah
Frisanle
Briakx
Uriginal
Funk to Succeed Garst as State Industrial Commissioner
Des Moines reports SB Funk elected to succeed Warren Garst as state industrial commissioner. Funk, recently moved from Spirit Lake, will take office after Garst resigns at year’s end. Governor Clarke will forward the action in a later afternoon session.
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S.B. Funk
Garst
Nes Moines
Bec
A. B. Funk
Edhucation
Des Moines
Spirit Lake
Warren Garst
Me. Munk
Clarke Westerly
Paris Orders Ban on Peace Pamphlets
Paris reports that the French section of the Women's International League for Permanent Peace has been ordered to cease circulating peace pamphlets. Police summoned officers to explain their actions as the group stood by its philosophical convictions while authorities continue inquiries.
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Paris
Women's International League For Permanent Peace
Patria Polles
Canadian Contingent Arrives in England
Ottawa reports that the troop ship Metagam, sailing from Canada November 20 with ninety nine officers and over 1,400 men, has arrived safely in England. A large number of short railways are under construction in Spain, acting as feeders to main lines.
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Ottawa
Ont
Metagam
Canada
Offy
England
Spain
Tiase
Trial Transcript Narrates Wegener Kidnapping Case Details
The defense in the Wegener kidnapping and robbery trial contends Ed Wegener’s wife Mrs. Wegener testified under pressure. She described their years of marriage and Wegener’s alcohol use, the night of the crime, and the family’s financial state including a building mortgage and saloon receipts.
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Min
Aghwarth al Valiey
Junetloo Thapaout
Tian
Rterday
Gyory
Ian du Hour
Vaico Deller
Witmens
Bay
Jim
Charles
Bradshaw
Wegener
Wesener
Charles C_ tll
Tere
Nono
Des Moines Suit Alleges Overcharge Since 1898 Franchise
Attorney De T Blodgett files federal suit for 8 million dollars against Des Moines City Railway Company and banks claiming overcharged fares since the 1898 franchise expiration. He recounts an incident December 1 when he says a streetcar conductor refused a two cent fare after he demanded five, then forcibly ejected him.
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Les Moines
Dee
de T. Blodgett Bas
Des Moines
Blodgett
Trindgett
Vondneloy
Blodget
Banker's Son Arrested for Father's Murder in Langimont
Langimont Colo Dec 4 The son of a prominent banker Hokeng Dickens was arrested in connection with his father's murder after police traced a high power rifle and a patent silencer to his garage. Officers say the firearm and silencer were hidden in parts of the building. Dickens denies involvement, claiming he was with his family at a movie that night.
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Langimont
Colo
Dickens
Bualldag
Dickens Stouly
Raj
P.O. Official Favor the South
Washington reports the post office department lists men for rural routes ending June 30, 1915. Arkansas leads with fifty routes, Texas forty six, Oklahoma thirty three, Kansas fourth but protests grow over route discontinuances. Senator Kenyon's office objects to halting rural routes from Jewell and Hamilton County.
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Washington
1. C
Newyon
Thce
Rurel Toles
Arkansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Met
Towa
Surat
Kenyon
Kaimear
Hamilton County
Jewell
Vho
Karrar
Yetrons
Waterlo o En In Munitions Plant
George F Hiteheork and Felar Tan Workel worked at Meillelie Hat factory in Medleing Mat Alberta. 250 high explosive shells were produced daily with powder and wireline fuses for the European war. Workers complained of high living costs in the Canadian northwest and unequal wages, while wet weather boosted duck shooting reports. The piece notes censorship of war news, enlistment pressures on single men, and pay concerns tied to British government subsidies.
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George Hitelwuck
John Lund
Waterloo
Sines Imet Sunetya
Medleing Mat
Alberta
Canailian
Georgh Plehcoek
Canada
Lupd Jer
Aren
Witenvack
Anod
Guarter
Chicago Tribune
Meidhenne Hat
Hitchcock
Express Car Fire Causes $100,000 Loss Near Marion
Explosion and fire destroyed a Wells-Fargo car near Marion. Merchandise for Omaha and Lincoln was ruined and 1,000 in silver melted from the car safe. Express messengers Bronson and Howe were injured but recovering.
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Wells-Fargottess
Marion
Express Company
Omaha
Lincoln
Points
Tapress
Bronson and Howe
Eldora Plans Municipal Christmas Tree Event
Eldora will place a town Christmas tree in the court yard with items for every child. Church groups and town organizations back the plan, aiming to bring holiday cheer to local families.
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Lhlera
Der
Eldora
Bai
Nessmien
Noted Belief On Gas Wealth Amid Turbine Era
The speaker asserts abundant gas supply keeps daylight prices modest as high prices around gasoline shift from 60 cents to a dollar per gallon. Returning to the United States, he comments on how residents benefit from this natural wealth despite fluctuations in fuel value.
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United States
Dallas Democrats head to Washington to present concerns
Seventy five Texas Democrats departed Dallas on a special party trip to Washington. They carry a deed bearing a certified check for 106000 dollars to present Dallas' claims before the national executive committee on Tuesday.
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Dallas
Tex
Washington
National Executive Committee
Americans rescued after Villa ambush near Calabazas
Three Americans W. Cunningham Gus Hendrickson and H G Southard were thought killed by Villa troops south of Douglas Arizona but Col Jesus Aguirre reported they were alive and rescued near Calabaras then moved toward Nacozari after being robbed and severely beaten by Villa men.
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Hardison Narcotic
Physickin
Orange
E. M. Lichty
W. S. Brown
Ed Stokes
Bmarker
John Holmes
F. Klingaman
Leater Miller
W. Miter
Sou Wang & Mier Shos Co
Craney
Tim Hayfield
Arthur Jones
Allen
Kas
Foley Rideney
Tifinu's
Arlington Company
New York
Nad
DuMont Powder Company
Wilmington
Del
Arlington
N. J
Otaito
Wien Tes
Thairs IN
Beale Ol
Tein Aguis
Merched Tully
Ratiaay
Beeteg
P.O
Waterloo EN
George F Hiteheork and
Felar Tan
Wostetter
Iowa State Bank
Warner West Fourth anveRerson Streets
NY Villistas
San Francisco
San Diego
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Waterloo Overland
5Th Street
The
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo, Ohio
Fede
U.S. AY
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