Iowa rail commission wins freight rate case in Chicago
Des Moines May 14 The Iowa railroad commission scored a decisive victory before the interstate commerce commission by defeating a proposed freight rate hike. Railroads offered a 50 percent rise into Iowa from Central Freight territory to upper Mississippi points, but withdrew the notice, signaling defeat. Governors Clarke reappointed state oil inspectors for a two year term, listing twelve inspectors including Risley and Garrison. The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that mere housing clusters without a plat do not constitute a village for school election purposes and noted a 10 day notice for an election posted on the Sth. Postoffice change announced for July 1 with George Huff-
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Des Moines
Iowa Railroad Commisssion
Interstate Commerce Commission
Central Freight Association
Mississippi River
Iowa
Iowa River
St. Louis
Tate
Chicago
Rate Department
Iowa Commission
Iowa Supreme Court
Des Moines Postmaster Appointment Likely July Start
The choice of Kuffman to become postmaster of Des Moines appears timed for July first, replacing Louis C. Kurtz who retires. Appointed by Taft with support from Senator Cummins and Congressman Prouty, Kurtz leaves a clean, long service record and dedication to postal interests. Kuffman plans to devote himself to a large business while serving in office.
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Des Moines
Kuffman
Louis C. Kurtz
Kurtz
Taftop
Cummins
Prouty
Postal Department
Former Iowa Falls Man Now Benedict
A Los Angeles wedding notice reports Frank W. Crockett marrying Miss Mabel Isabel Lufkin on May 3 in California. Crockett, long a Hardin County resident and former court clerk, previously lived in Alden. Hardin township census counts 918 residents. 34 births in 1914, with 23 girls.
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Iowa Falls
Benedict
Town Falls
Los Angeles
Frank W. Crockett
Mabel Isabel Lufkin
California
Crockett
West
Alden
M. F. Johnson
Hardin Township
Criminal Action of Great Interest in Webster City
In Webster City on May 14 a sensational case, the state of Iowa versus Fred Hupp for criminal assault, is set for a preliminary hearing Monday, May 24 before Justice G F Tucker. The complaining witness is Mrs. Howard Knight, a winter-bride, and the couple are among Hamilton county’s social elite. Mrs Knight has fled.
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Webster City
G. F. Tucker
State of
Iowa
Fred Hupp
Howard Knight
Darkens Gray Hair with Q Ban Restorer
An ad touts Q-Han Hair Color Restorer and Q-Ban as solutions for gray, thinning, or falling hair. It promises darkening with root action, improved scalp health, and thick, lustrous hair, claiming no stickiness and harmless use. A 702 bottle costs 60 cents at Hansen & Pretcher's Drug Store in Waterloo Town, with mail orders for out of town customers.
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Q-Ban
Hansen & Pretcher’s
Waterloo
Hupp and Knight in county domestic dispute case
Live ten miles northeast of Webster City on the Muis ver farm the Hupp family own. Their home is described as the finest in the county. The Knoight couple are social locals. Knoight alleges he found Hupp leaving the house and Mrs Knoight angrily agitated. Mrs Knoight filed criminal charges. Hupp hires Healey of Fort Dodge, Knight hires Chase to assist the county attorney.
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Webster City
Muisver
Hupp
Knights
Knoight
Miry tern district court opens May session for injunctive case
Judge George W. Dunham will open the district court session on Monday May 37 with hearings on a temporary injunction against druggists in Delaware county sought by the local temperance society. The filing was made last week by attorneys for the society. Other items note visitors and residents in the region, including Rev J Sheehy and Rev Wm Al Kinkle, plus social visits and travel mentions. A German zoologist in German Guinea proposes a new opossumi form name tactylopsila indent Raymond, and local genealogical notes include Miss Roge Wingert and Mrs John Dungen.
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George W. Dunham
District Court
Delaware County
Temperance Society
G. B O'Connell Thomas
Charles [Ritzuiut
Jonup
J. Sheehy
Greene, la
Lunden
Waverly
Wim
al Kinkle
Louis Weber
Pande Center
John Dungen
Hare
Mias Roge Wingert
Hag Ber
German Guinea
Raymond
Mattburgi
Koemer
Jesup
German Statistica
Margaret Landy
Sentinel Butte
Early Residents of Delaware Co. Dead
Thomas Wilson senior of Manchester dies after three years invalidism at his son's home. Born in Scotland 1829 he came to America in 1871 and settled near Colesburg. Survived by widow, son, brother and sister in Scotland. Funeral held at son’s home with interment near Colesbury. Stephen Hebron, early Delaware County settler, dies at his son George Hebron’s home after years of declining health. English-born, came to America 1854, lived in Buffalo before moving to Delaware County in 1878. Survived by daughter Clara Wood and four sons including Lawrence and Ed.
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Manchester
Thomas Wilson
T. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Scotland
America
Colesburg
Colesbury
Treath
Stephen Hebron
Delaware County
Geo. Hebron
Mr. Hebron
Buffalo
N. Y
Clara Wood
Strawberry Point
Lawrence of
Sarina, Jr
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A.A. Commission
Gov. Clarke
Clarke
Gen
M. H. Byers
J. P. Risley
Davenport
R. M. Garrison
Cedar Rapids
D. Strock
Waukon
B. Humbert
Cedar Falls
J. BE
Wildman
Marshalltown
J. W. Ramsey
Garner
A. J. Patrick
Denison
Thomas Chantland
Badger
W. Kent
Sioux City
G. G. Hardell
Council Bluffs
John W. Hall
Osceola
Barry
Atbin
J.T. Smith
Burlington
George Huff
Antle
George Iit Clarence
Jimmnedon
Delaware Co
Carmen Hair
Carmen
Srg
Gagurgre
West 4Th St
East Sth
Catfish
I Falan-Bollman
Thrifty
Colgate
Kolynos
Mennen
Jess
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