Iowa Legislature Debates Normal School Expansion and Banking Bills
The Iowa General Assembly considers a bill creating three new state normal schools, with one to open in each of 1901 1902 and 1903. It also reviews state printing bids, a Board of Control nomination fight over Col Rood, and debates a savings bank deposit limit proposal amid broader session activity. The session also eyes a Scandinavian department at the state university and measures affecting telephonic tolls. Police and public order events in Frankfort follow the Goebel shooting as crowds mobilize and stockpile arms.
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Iowa
General Assembly
Atate
Larrabee
Shaw Haa
Rood Oor H
H. Rood
Mt. Moor Vernon
Gover
Gontrol
William Yarrabee
Board of Control
Milliman
Trewin
Blanchard
Friends of the Board of Control
Col. Rood
Senate
Wilson
Buena Vista
Sayeb
Nnland
Rrason
Phese
House
Telebonth
Miss Jackson Wins Appeal Over Steamboat Rock Board
In a landmark school dispute, Miss Letha Jackson defeats the Steamboat Rock school board through all levels of court from justice to state supreme court. The case centered on wrongful discharge after a pupil punishment dispute, affirming damages for breach of employment contract and ruling the board failed to offer equivalent new duties.
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Letha Jackson
Steamboat Rock
Inter Uie
Supreme Court of
Supreme Court
Miss Jackson
Airms Judse Birdsall
Niatetist
Flavitis
Defendant Board of Directors
Chace
Aso
Judge Platt Clears Docket in Waterloo Court
Judge Platt in Waterloo district court faced a backlog of five hundred eleven old cases carried forward year after year. He dismissed and taxed costs in nearly two hundred cases and moved others toward trial, ending a long running docket burden with decisive action and cost allocations.
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Beco
Platt
Waterloo
Plate
Didge Platt
Attorneya
Printing Calenders for Court Dockets Estimated Costs
The clerks office estimates the cost of printing term calendars at about 876 annually with four calendars printed yearly. Striking worthless sites could cut printing costs by at least one third and halve docket preparation labor, saving time for weighing cases while juries wait at county expense.
Farmers Institute program outlines meetings and speakers
The Farmers Institute in Hobom, Gran dy County lists a two day program starting Thursday at 10:00 A M with John F Richmond and others discussing outlook for farmers and school improvements. Friday offers topics on better roads and farm life problems with several speakers and an officer election.
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J. T. Gray
Hanter
J. M. Plummer
KH. A. Lillibridge
I. N. Plummer
Mortis Merritt
Geo. Wrost
CG. Trepp
Wm. Monty
Irl
Susie McBirney
Mule
H. N. Dilly
J. BE. Thackery
M. Sargent
J. Stewart
John Mettiner
Wm. Toovend
L. B. Aykes
A. C. Brockway
Chas
Thomas
A. M
L.B. DeSeetheret
John Lister
J. D. Morrison
Fred Fitout
B. OU. Hess
Daniel Kerr
W. J. Woodside
Morris Laybourn
M. A. Buchan
Margaret Will
F. C. Erickeon
Arthur Merritt
A. Lintbride
Mra W. Sargent
Ebm
Three Coaches Derailed In Omaha Collision
A rear end collision occurred between Ft. Dodge and Tate on Monday morning when Omaha No. 101 stopped between stations and local engine No. 809 struck the rear, derailing three coaches. No one was hurt. Cantwell, found wandering in a cornfield near Geneva in a demented condition, was examined by the humane officers and turned over to the sheriff for further developments. Cantwell, about 27, recalled travel near Sheldon and Webster City, claiming money owed him and possible drug use prior to his troubles. He has a mother and sister in Minooka, IL, with whom he is in contact.
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Wille
John Whittaker
Yarmer
Senator Garbel
Senate
Fred Flre
Capitol Bagel
Louisville
Butler County
Goebel
Frankfort
Chapman
Town Central
Francis Mc Mullan
Cerro Gordo County
Rockwall
Iowa Central Railway
West Fork
Sheffield
McMullan
Omaha
Hinots Central
Minots Central
Ft. Dodge
Tate
Ton
Cantwell
Geneva
Hampton Globe
Bherif Watt
Sheldon
Town
Webster City
Haa
Minooka
Fraternal Week to Spotlight Pythians and Dance
A February event in Washington's birthday week features a charity fair hosted by the Knights of Pythias and Rose Croix Lodge. Committees handle duties, with J. A. Johnson F. J. Martin and O. F. Otkers among solicitors. Orchestral music and dancing are planned at the city ballroom.
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Rose Croix Tudge Knights of Pythias
Washington
Messrs
J. A. Johnson
F. J. Martin
O.F
Welleburg Dog Case Continues With Court Ruling
In Grundy County, a court heard arguments over a dog ownership dispute. The judge dismissed the petition of interven tion and ruled for the plaintiff 325 plus 82 damages at six percent interest, with costs totaling 834.00. A remittitur reduced judgment and costs to 24.99, and the defendant filed notice of appeal to the district court.
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RH. A. Willoughby
R.J. Williamson
F.W. Reletinger
John D. Porter
District Court of
Grundy County
Running of Trains and New Schedule Details
The Elinois Central Railroad begins a new passenger time schedule effective Tuesday, with major changes announced for passenger trains. The timetable lists Omaha arrivals and departures, including express and freight services, but readable passenger times show the shift to new daily running hours and connections.
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Ticinoa Central Railroad
Elinois Central Railroad
Bart
Omaha Lim
Omaha Lin
Preight
Motor Explodes On Hill Street Car Collision
Passengers on a 4 street car descending a hill at 7 o clock reported a frightening blast though no one was seriously harmed. The car floor was torn and the motor man had slight injuries while the dynamo band failed, causing a break that led to the explosion.
District exam to select enumerators for Washington test
In Tita district candidates will fill blanks with imaginary details about residents. They must obtain names and personal information from citizens and return the forms to Washington for examination. Selection will rely on intelligence security and neatness.
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Bach
Tita
Washington
Death of John Degnan in Dubuque
John Degnan of Dubuque died suddenly Monday afternoon after a period of illness. Born in Leinster Ireland in 1844 he settled in Dubuque and ran a commission business with a warehouse on Main Street. He leaves a wife and three children, Charles Mary and Laura, and was travelling in western Iowa before returning home when the fatal relapse occurred. Crowds gathered to mourn, and funeral arrangements will be announced by Mrs John Degnan.
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Mandy
Lerma
Degnan
Ackley
Tony Cie
Teratd
John Degnin
Wis
Leinster
Treland
Settlig Rey
la Isid
la Dubuque
Mr. Degnan
Bivinag & Lunge
Wirsh Street
Charles
Mary
Laura
Mr. Degnen
Huyiog Gouth
Parkersburg
Butler's Venture and County Loan Plan at Work
Butler county plans to loan funds from its treasury balance of 84318.04 with banks paying 5 percent on daily balances over 6500. If successful, the scheme could yield about 800 annually and inspire similar moves. the plan remains largely experimental. Also advertised is a one night show at Ackley on February 6 titled Police Alarm featuring a full cast, music, and dances with seats at Jacob and Junkermann's.
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Butter County
Board of Supervisors
Butler County
Ack- Tey
Jacob & Junkermann’s
Census Exam Draws Men To Government Jobs
District census enumerator posts attract hopeful applicants though appointees not yet named. Prospective workers must pass an examination to win a position, with many more applicants than openings. Advise preparing early and posting notices to signal readiness for the test.
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Advyanre
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