Claims Proposal Was Only a Joke in Fort Dodge Trial
Webster district court heard testimony in a breach of promise case involving Lot Loots and Miss Alice Miller. The defense claimed the proposal was a joke, while Miss Broadwell was described as the third party in a romantic entanglement. Cross examination focused on letters and alleged discrepancies between letters and statements.
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Pied Piper Hunted as Davenport Rats Chew City Papers
Davenport Iowa January 14 reports a rat infestation in Davenport City with utilities appraisal papers damaged nightly. City attorney Speechfield has set 14 traps to catch vandals but claims the rats evade capture and chew away another page of the vital document.
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Pied Piper Report Delayed Amid Rodent Controversy
An official call for the Pied Piper emerges as the figure reportedly buys more rat rapa rather than publicly releasing the full report, fearing interference from scheming rodents before completion.
Increase in Wages Asked by Builders at Marshalltown
Marshalltown, Ia January 14 The major union labor for building in this city will cost as much or more this year than it did last. Carpenters refuse new rate while other trades seek higher scales. The bricklayers plasterers and cement finishers propose 1.25 an hour while carpenters seek 0.08 per hour more with eight hour day unchanged. Contractors await Cedar Rapids meeting January 17 to 20 before agreeing. The local association expects to review the carpenters scale after the trip.
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