Fire marshal law debate dominates Iowa legislature
Policy holders push for a statewide fire marshal and office creation to investigate suspicious losses and arrest powers. The session also covers penitentiary parole proposals, abolition of three days of grace, and major state funding requests for universities and asylums amid routine bills and inquiries.
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Senate
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Delaware
Board of Control
MacArthur
Ohio
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Union
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College For the
Mindo Mount Pleasant
Asyiga
Independence Asylum
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Cherokee Fnsane
Port Madison
Angwosa
Yeform School
LSO
Burial lot dispute at Ackley church cemetery heats judge fight
In German Township near Ackley a dispute over ownership of an 16 by 10 foot burial lot in the Presbyterian church cemetery is before Judge Platt at Waterloo. Plaintiff Williams accuses defendant Arends and the church of dispossessing him since 1907 and seeks an injunction to stop further interference, with testimony noting church control and original grant terms.
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German Township
Eouth
Ackley
Platt
Waterloo
J. HL. Seales
J. S. Roberts
Th. WH
Hams
G Abends
Williams
Willams
Ostfriesland
Arhhends
Huw
Arends
Ques
Clon
Iojuyevian
Apttorneys
Gays
Witerloo Courier
J. H. Seales
Aliends
J. 8. Roberts
Scbmith
Schmidt
Abdu Willaims
proLion
Rev. Schmitt
Arends Thaw Willkais
Lumber Prices Advance Stir Ackley Market
Rough lumber rose 60 cents per 1000 and sheeting at box lumber mills gained $1 per 1000. Despite the uptick, prices may not be sold immediately in Ackley as stiffening occurs. Contractors grasp the shift while infrequent buyers may need explanation.
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Ackley
Lumber manufacturers alter pricing and raise after stock depletion
Southern manufacturers will not change list prices nor reduce labor on lots or jobs, aligning with a North driven raise. A local dealer cites eighteen months of large lumber inventories followed by a year of strong demand that exhausted stocks, forcing manufacturers to run at full capacity to meet orders.
Grun dy County Supervisors Pass Measures and Bills
Grun dy County Supervisors proceed with multiple measures notes include D J Walker poor farm report showing 31608 20 sale value and purchases, Langdon county auditor fees 825 80, W Benz recorder fees 183 45 read and approved. F J Cutler awarded bridge construction for 900 with per foot rates. treasurer Jon White salary grant 4500. township allowances set. medical attendance rates and jail poor farm charges outlined.
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Allen
Grundy County
W. Benz County Recorder
F. J. Cutler
Jon White
Grundy Conler
Reinbeck
Wellsbury
Halland
Morrison
Comrad
Benthan
Withington
Black Hawk
Telnbeck
I. A. Crouse
Palermo
Geaway Center
Ackley notices and real estate transfers in local column
A column reports a minor accident near Illinois Central depot where Willan Grobe fell from a wagon after a rear train contact. It also lists real estate transfers in Ackley including Krank Martin to J Symington lots in block 48 and other parcels. It advises buyers to consult LH van Gillen for town bargains as spring approaches.
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Whiteside
Druy
Jacob
Illinois
Eansfers
Krank Martin Tol. J
Symington
Ackley
M Hulibauer
Oobo Berg
Tug
van Gillen
County Attorney Lundy Prosecution Ended by Judge Weaver
Long county case details accuse Lundy of misappropriating county funds and improper payments by the county clerk. Plaintiffs seek judgment for Hardin county totaling $628.85 plus costs, plus additional claims of $170.63 and court fees. Judge Weaver rules plaintiffs have no legal remedy.
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Weaver
Joseph Bintz
Trayettin Tlames
Hardin County
Board of Supervisors
State
Charlie Moore
State of Town
D. Gawat
Charles Buody
Pala
Costa
Payette Normes
Landy
Plaintity
Davnary
Dog ownership dispute stirs Grundy court case
The Grundy court hears a fight over a seven month old dog linked to St. Hedgard and multiple parties including John Luttermann Jacob Peters and Arend Schafer Wellsburg. The dog changed hands from a boy of ten to Schafer then Luttermann with costs rising to 45 to 50 dollars as witnesses and interpreters testify and the case nears resolution.
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Grundy Court
St. Haggard
John Lutteman
Jacob Peters
Arend Schaffer
Wellsburg
Reinbeck
Arend Selafer
Nedermen
Jon Luttermann
Luttermann
Gereke
Vereke
Ivar
Slacon Pewers Sr
Lubterman
Peters, Sr
Benes
Coumielved
Arend Sebater
Hiskea Schafer
Local assessors plan property rounds in town layout
Neuman and Gero, assessors, will conduct rounds in the township to inspect taxable property. The effort aims to ensure accurate valuations and prepare for forthcoming assessments amid concerns about costs and honesty in reporting.
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Neuman
Gero Wii
Sued for Tax Appeals in Frastgem County Case
Prominent Frastgem County residents face petitions in district court alleging fraud and withholding taxes on property valued for taxation over several years 1895 through 1908. Plaintiffs seek judgment against defendants with interest and costs, naming Thimpton Goble and multiple attorneys as prosecutors. Also notes a local business change as Trailey & Company leaves hardware trade and Carstens joins, plus obituary of George Lela and travel details of residents.
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Frastgem
The
Disariat
Wranktta
Priepeya
Tad Hess
Thimpton Goble
W. J. Stouctraker
Trealey & Company
Bir
Heinz
Tod
Butler County legislator outlines duties and rates in town notice
M I Edwards representative trans Butler county takes a proud place in the session. he serves on seven committees including Roads and Commerce and Telegraph, Telephone and Express. The note records his dedication, the need for sidewalk repairs, and a $5,000 allowance. County assessors list average rates for livestock and crops, with calls for contact and verification.
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M. I. Edwards
Butler County
Labtons
Dudiglal
Howe
Butler
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