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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
6
The governor notes a difficult session with many important measures presented by commissions since adjournment. He predicts unusually valuable legislation and urges the General Assembly to focus on essential subjects to advance state needs. He expresses confidence in the body and its ability to perform its duties.
The treasury is in good health with a January balance of 971672.11 dollars after transfers. Net general fund balance stands around 730606, up from 645000 in 1911 and 299000 in 1909. Auditor projects receipts totaling 15482000 from 1912 to 1925 and expenditures of 12350000, leaving about 1200000 for extraordinary needs through mid 1916. Insurance and banking sectors show growth and stability. Mining and labor code revisions yield satisfactory results with no major disasters. Labor Department praised. employment agency law changes are proposed to curb the drone system. Health department should be led by a strong executive head with salary-based board and advisory reforms to boost efficiency.
A proposal urges enlarging the capitol grounds by acquiring land between East Ninth and East Twelfth Streets from Capitol Avenue to the railroad tracks. It recommends beautifying the southern grounds near Walnut Street and installing the Allizon monument plus future monuments as space allows.
The state faces overcrowding as various departments including the Dairy and Food Commissioner, the State Veterinary Surgeon, Board of Education, Fire Marshal, Commerce Counsel, and others are scattered across the State House and nearby buildings. A plan suggests erecting a new office building and moving the Supreme Court and related offices out to allow centralized administration under one Judicial Building.
The state has suffered extensive hog cholera losses estimated at no less than $12,000,000 in the past year. The serum method remains the only effective remedy, but only $8,000 is appropriated biennially for serum manufacture. Demand has outpaced supply, with shipments from other states needed, prompting a call for larger appropriations and improved manufacture and distribution to prevent future losses.
The matter of weights and measures gains importance for the state. testing scales has been assigned to the Dairy and Food Commissioner, with other states empowering him. Recommendation to appoint him superintendent and revise laws to enhance effectiveness, aligning with Agriculture and Horticulture. Progress in departments praised. continue support and encouragement.
The 34th session of the Geneva Assembly enacted a law creating the office of State Marshal. The law has been in operation now a year and a half. The results have been very satisfactory.
The text suggests appointing a state official or officials under the Governor to conduct investigations where crime has been committed. Such an officer could aid the Governor and the Attorney General in enforcing laws, with several past instances where this role might have yielded great benefit.
The 4th extension of the General Assembly established the office of Commerce Counsel and provided appropriations for its use by the Dowagel and the State Board of Railroad Commissioners.
The speaker praises the creation of the Office of Commerce Counsel and urges a law requiring arbitration for disputes between employers and employees before strikes or lockouts. He notes past General Assembly debates without action and cites numerous disputes and strikes. He also cites law enforcement needs and commends the Cosson ramova statutes for bolstering liquor law observance.
A speech urges stronger laws for regulation and control of public utilities and the creation of a public utilities commission. The speaker notes no need for lengthy discussion and calls to reconsider the Crist Bill from the prior session to ensure proper consideration before the session ends.
An appropriation is sought to complete the Gi’s Cotterer project at the institution for feeble minded. The foundation work is done and sufficient funds are needed to finish the structure.
A speaker supports a national measure to extend the U S President term to four years and prevent immediate re election. He also endorses amending the state constitution to set a four year Governor term with no immediate succession, barring additional terms.
The report notes proposed appropriations for Mt. Pleasant and Clarinda hospitals to build psychopathic facilities, Independence to erect a tuberculosis patient cottage, and Cherokee to fund a home for employees. Crowding exists. priority urged for tuberculosis segregation buildings and staff homes to provide rest after work.
The Orphans Home at Davenport requests appropriations to add to the hospital and to build a new school. The writer notes crowded classrooms and urges at least three more rooms or a separate lower trades building per the Roams of Control.
A Tuberculosis Sanatorium requests a medical building to meet institutional requirements and anticipate changes in sanatorium operations after the July 1969 effective date of the state Board of Education law. The transition prompts criticism of management practices amid evolving standards.
Governor urges careful study of the Board of Regents report proposing to move the engineering department to Ames and relocate domestic science and liberal arts from Ames Cedar Falls to Iowa City. He notes strong institutional growth but warns changes could affect state welfare and asks lawmakers to review the board’s reasons before acting.
A state tax commission urges major reforms to revenue laws including assessing property at actual value, shifting bank stock assessment to buy value, and directing taxes into the state treasury. The plan seals a permanent tax commission, with three gubernatorial appointees, a county assessor, and elected county officials to oversee assessments.
The Executive Council outlines a levy increase for state purposes to raise 2,500,000 as required by law. Changes in money and credits taxation boosted the tax base from 3 to 3.10 mills, aiming to cover 1912 needs after a 1911 value of 42.5 million dollars yielded about 140,000. The document traces how alterations in assessment affect income.
The text weighs a five mill levy on money and credits versus losses to the state, discusses tax assessments, and endorses a comprehensive Workmen's Compensation Act. It critiques the proposed compulsory coverage for all employers, questions the funding structure, and warns of administrative and financial challenges in implementing a state indemnity system.
A child named Quite Bo and his family discuss a hollow pumpkin lantern that frightened him. The father dismisses the scare, while the uncle notes even prominent figures have been frightened by lanterns, reflecting a humorous, old fashioned cautionary mood.
A fragmentary dialogue mentions Patience and Patrice as knickerbocker poodles. Afra Winetow's Soothing Syrup is cited for teething relief. The text blends quirky lines about lullabies and a back-biter challenging someone to speak to his face.
A state leader urges action to place a woman suffrage referendum before voters, noting nine to ten states already grant voting rights to women. He advocates timely steps and expresses gratitude as he retires after ten years as Chief Executive, hoping his successor oversees a successful session and administration.
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