Rural Electric Power Battle Moves to Court in Cedar Falls
In Judge H B Boles division of district court a motion to strike in an injunction suit brought by C B Walters of Toledo against Cedar Falls officials to stop extending power lines outside city limits was heard. Walters claims Cedar Falls has 15 miles in Grundy county and 82 miles plus 16 more planned, risking higher taxpayer costs. city attorney Merner argues the matter rests with the city council, not the court.
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Cedar Falls
Ccno
H. B. Boles
Division
District Court
C. BE. Walters
Toledo
Town Failway & Light Corporation
Walters
City Light
Iowa Railway & Light’ Corporation
Grundy
Ind
Black Hawk
Walter
Roland F. Merner
Boles
Merner
Mermer
A. B. Lovejoy
Mears, Lovejoy, Jensen, & Gwynne
Contention Over City Power Transmission Rights Voids Code
Sherman and DeWolf Reinbeck J T Sullivan Waterloo and Wales Toledo contend that sections 726 724 6128 and 6142 of the 1897 code granting cities power to extend transmission lines outside municipal boundaries and serve rural patrons are null and void. Walters argues these provisions exceed the city's authority.
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Sherman
We DeWolf
Reinbeck
J. T. Sullivan
Waterloo
E Wales
Toledo
Walters
Prosecute Wife Who Bought Booze for Husband's Use
Elgin Illinois May 10 A charge of buying liquor the first in the section and possibly the country was lodged against Mrs Helen Ambrose who runs a hotel here She will face trial next week State's Attorney George D Carbury directed a dry raid that led to the killing at Aurora He believes the case will set a precedent He says Illinois law prohibits purchase of liquor containing more than half a percent alcohol Mrs Ambrose admitted buying the liquor and said it was for her husband’s use
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Elgin
Nquor
Helen Ambrose
George D. Carbury
Joseph de King
Aurora
Carbury
Ambrose
Founder of Woodmen of the World Taken Ill in St Paul
St Paul May 10 The founder and former grand sovereign adviser of the Woodmen of the World Col B Wood Jewell of Omaha is seriously ill at St Josephs hospital He fell ill after attending a Woodmen district convention in Faribant and doctors have not diagnosed the illness yet his condition remains serious.
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St. Paul, Minn
U.P
B. Wood Jewell
Omaha
Woodmen’ of the World
Order
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Jewell
Woodmen
Faribant
St. Joseph's
J Hamilton Lewis to Speak at Drake University
Des Moines May 10 James Hamilton Lewis former U S senator will address Drake university law college students next Tuesday He will also speak at a banquet with Iowa supreme court justices as guests. Managing editor resigns at Council Bluffs Nonpareil John M Henry quits to write a syndicated column Clark H Galloway takes over as temporary editor. Iowa Disciples of Christ plan ministers pension fund campaign adjourns in Marshalltown. Agriculture department cornerstone ceremony noted with Secretary Jarding in January.
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Des Moines
James Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
United States
Wllneis
Drake University’ Law College
Iowa Supreme Court
Edivyok
Council Bluffs, In
W.P
John M. Henry
Council Bluffs
Clark H. Galloway
Marshalltown
State Conference of Iowa Disciples of Christ
Cigaret Price War Truce Is Predicted
A Chicago paper quotes a New York Stock Exchange lead article predicting stabilization of cigarette prices in Waterloo after a weeks long price war. Manufacturers of leading brands reportedly near an understanding to end the destructive price battle.
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Waterloo
New York Stock Exchange
Chicago
Sey
Companies plan price increases in near future
Several firms announce moves to raise prices soon signaling higher costs for consumers. Firms cited input costs and market conditions as reasons for the planned hikes, with impact expected across multiple sectors and products.
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Eral
Great Western R R President Visits Waterloo In Brief Stop
W L Howard president of the Great Western Railway made a brief inspection trip through the company's mines and stopped in Waterloo this morning. C L Hinkle was named to succeed as vice president in charge of operations in the latest personnel change.
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W. L. Howard
Great Western Railhway
Mnes
Waterloo
C. L. Hinkle
Doctor Found What Is Best for Thin Constipated People
A Monticello doctor promoted Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a universal remedy for constipation. The piece notes its 1892 market debut, broad family use, and widespread repeat purchases with many letters praising its effectiveness. It emphasizes daily drugstore availability and generational use.
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Dr. Caldwell
Garrettson Appointed Receiver For H F Greten Co Furriers
George N. Garrettson was named receiver for H F Greten Co furriers at 184 Fourth Street West with a $5000 bond. Judge G W Wood signed the order as F C Pishu Sign Service filed the application joined by H F Greten due to mounting creditor pressures. The claim cites 48 for rent.
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George N. Garrettson
H. F. Greten & Co. Furriers
Fourth Street
G. W. Wood
F.C. PishuSign Service
H. F. Greten
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W.O. W
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J. Hamilton Lewis
Drake
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
W. ML. Jardine
Cigaret
Great Western R. R
Monticello
Illinois
Galdwell
Rush Medical College
Fitch
Woodbury
Krank
Garrettson
I. F. Greten*& CO
Neumode
Newshades
Milady
Neumode Hosiery Store
Fourth St
Amre
Baby Wear
Gotham
Cadet
BAYON
Carter
Mother
New York
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