Graft Charges Stir Iowa Senate Graft Debate
Des Moines January discussion in the Iowa Senate centers on graft and extravagance amid the governor's inquiry. Senators clash over language and use of funds, with talk of doorkeepers, payrolls, and hidden committee work. Bills on banks joining the federal system, Iowa exhibit funding, and strict banking rules also surface as lawmakers push fiscal and governance reform.
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Des Moines
Senate
Schrup
Ev. Clarke
Dubuque
Francia
Clarkson
Jones
Oi Uy
Busess
Ayroll
Commandment Allegedly Prompts Separation in Iowa Case
Muscatine on January 21 witnesses told of George Hunt an aged man deemed insane by a commission that his preaching of a new commandment caused his daughter to leave her husband a Moscow area farmer. The husband testified that the daughter departed after the man claimed Christ gave a further injunction beyond Moses.
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Muscatine
George Hunt
Moscow
Huntiag
Christ Ag An
Moses
Haw
Pain Anywhere Quits Quick
Pain Anywhere Quits Quick MEN THO EZE 2 the new marvel t quick relief. No more blistering dustard ointments with their nause ting mustard odor.
Meat and Kidney Health Warning From Advertorial Claim
An old note urges readers to flush kidneys with lemon and grape acid salts to prevent uric acid buildup from meat. It claims the remedy neutralizes acids, eases back pain and headaches, and promotes clear urine. The ad promotes Jad Salts as inexpensive and safe.
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H. W. Taggart
Pape's Cold Compound Advertisement Promises Fast Relief
A vintage ad claims Pape's Cold Compound relieves grippe symptoms instantly. A dosage every two hours up to three doses supposedly opens congested passages, stops discharge, eases headache and feverishness, and ends cold misery for head and chest. Prices at 12 65 cents per bottle.
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Pape
Elderly Man Detained for Observation by Commission
A commission ordered the removal of elderly Mr. Hunt to the county farm for san ity observation. Witnesses say he preac tifies on all occasions and is not violent, being sane except for religious matters.
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Hunt
Four Murder Trials Set in Fort Dodge District Court
Fort Dodge, Jan 21 Three murder trials were assigned for next week by Judge B. M. McCall. Andy George Mia Man Wilson Zell Williams face murder charges. Elmer Margerum and Owen Ball await robbery cases. A state case against Illinois Central over headlight law may also come up.
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Fort Dodge
M. McCall
Andy George
Mia
Man Wilson
Zeli Willams
Owen Ball
Elmer Margerum
George
South Dakota
Moorland
Gewtie
Mangerum
Diinois Central
Illinois Central
Des Moines Saloon Case Opens in Pelk County Court
Des Moines saloon interests seek a ruling that a petition with over 12 000 signatures is sufficient to renew licenses. Opposing counsel from the Iowa Anti Saloon League argues insufficiency due to improper canvassing as witnesses and evidence are heard. The case, delayed by Judge Smith McPhersons funeral, resumes with canvassing details and split views on petition validity.
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Des Moines
T. L. Sellers
James Parsons
J. W. Wallingford
Equity
Pelk County District Court
Hubert Utterback
H. M. Havner
Marengo, M
Odie
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
J. M. Powers
Parsons
Desi Moines
Havner
Utterback
District Court
Smith McPherson
Board of Supervisor
Petition signatures in saloon drive case reach 10738 with 691 withdrawals
The dry campaign reports 10 378 after withdrawals and duplicates removed. Before filing 497 withdrawals were secured, later rising to 691. Needed names equal 9648 based on the last election. 433 excess names claimed by saloon backers. Debates include forged-name affidavits and pollbook certification challenges. 12 098 original names, 9981 valid, 9548 required, 19196 votes cast, 1323 names not on pollbooks.
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Havner
Supreme Court
Waterloo
Drys
Alleged Slayer Is Acquitted by Jury
Dubuque Jan 21 After a long trial the jury in the district court at Waukon acquitted Ernest Wiedner of the charge of killing Cyprian Martel a 56 year old trapper and fisherman near Harper s Ferry Iowa Martel s body was found April 10 1914 in a river slough with two shotgun wounds Wiedner formerly from Dubuque claimed the land along the Mississippi river was disputed between him and hunters and fishermen accused of trespass
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Dubuque
Ernest
Wiedner
Waukon
Alla- Makee
Cyprian Martel
Harper's Ferry
Dubuqut
Marten
Martel
Mississippi River
Cascaret promise of health and quick cure
Fragmentary ad text touts Cascaret as a cure that will straighten you out by morning. It claims benefits for the liver, digestion, and stomach, mentions a 10 cent box from the druggist, and urges care for children.
Murder Trial In Harper's Ferry Sees Arrest Of Wiedner
Ernest Wiedner, longtime Dubuque fisherman from Harper's Ferry, is charged with murder after threats against Martel. Sheriff Larson arrested Wiedner April 18 in Harper's Ferry as jurors were seated in Waukon. Proceedings began January 2 with jury selection and state testimony. evidence finished last Thursday.
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Ernest Wiedner
Dubuquet
Herper's Ferry
Martel
Wiedner
Harper's Ferry
Larson
Waukon
Retired farmer testifies of alleged blackmail in Iowa case
Charles C. Jefferies of Carroll county testifies in district court that he and his family were bilked of their Council Bluffs home and 3500 dollars after an encounter with Pearl Christian and others linked to the Mahrayavindie operation. He describes conspirators pressuring his wife to stop persecutions and his settlement with defendants to halt them.
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Council Bluffs
Mahrayavindie Syndicate
Charles C. Jefferies
Carroll County
Ld District Court
Glidden
Jefferies
Pearl Christian
Omaha
Miss Christian
Stokes
Conspiracy Suit Hears Jefferies and Wife Plaintiffs
Jefferies and his wife testified as plaintiffs in a conspiracy suit. Defendants Lloyd W. Longnecker George W. Longnecker and Emily J. Longnecker of Omaha faced the case. The record notes implied police protection for conspirators and cautions against public disclosure of losses.
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Jefferies
Lloyd W. Longnecker
George W. Longnecker
Emily J. Longnecker
Omaha
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