Iowa Senate and House Organize for New Session
A detailed report of the Iowa 30th General Assembly actions outlines senate and house organization, committee appointments, and initial bills. It notes temporary officers, sworn-in members, governor’s message reception planning, and proposed laws on liquor taxation, education, and state administration.
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Ginith
Elies
Enuctiss
Molaberty Ton
Senate
Xéo Rie
Xéo Rie Democriti
Maines
AG “Newmin
Republicans
Ie ‘House Ily
Jere Gillian
Supreme
Justic
Dushai
Justices of the Peace
Committee On
Crossley
Committee On Elections
Newberry
Clayton
Dairy Commissioner
Food and Dairy Commissioner
Cartright
Blackhawk
State Normal School
Turner
Hughes
Warren
Marion
Gilliland
Board
of Agriculture
Sten
Spalding
Chickasaw
Erickson
Boone
Iendtor Gatst
Committee On Insurance
Hayward
Scott
Iowa
Omeral Register
Phoube
Loadout
House ‘of Representatives
General Assembly
A. R.allen
Anita
Mattes
Rush
Benedict
Shelby
Nmporary
Representa- Wwelllp Sinikon
B. I. Cummi&W'na
Clarey
Thia
Atate
Hightroth
Youde
Georga ‘Whitmer
Semple
Qlarke
Omen and Men in a Homegrown Philosophy
A quirky exchange features a home grown philosopher noting men and women resemble each other in one regard. An inexperienced youth asks for the answer. The dispenser quips that men lie about fish they didn’t catch and women lie about men they could have married.
Hat Sparks Chicago Man’s Drinking Spree Tale
A remark about a wife’s hat triggers a Chicago man’s drinking spree. The anecdote notes that if the hat had merely fit, the man would gain the sympathy of many others who have faced similar folly. The dialogue-style line hints at social attitudes toward fashion and temptation.
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Roderick
Chicago
Van
Albert
Chicago Mourns After Brutal Killings Spark Citywide Action
Chicago citizens marshal calls for increased safety and police presence after the murder of Mrs. Franklin C. Hollister and a string of similar killings across the North Side. Church leaders condemn the violence and urge unity as authorities promise stronger measures.
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Chicago
Byc. Hollister
Indiviana
Franklin C. Hollister
Richard G. Ivens
Hollister
Russian admiral's claim on British fleet sparks doubt
A St. Petersburg correspondent notes Admiral Rosestvensky's assertion that the British fleet assembled at Wei Hai Wei last May to annihilate the Russian flotilla is preposterous. The article argues the claim aims to exonerate Rosestvensky and prepare public opinion for his acquittal, while acknowledging Togo defeated the Russian fleet without British aid.
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Rosestvensky
Mathe
Wei-Hai- Web
Bulsian Navy
Rojestvensky
Togo
Logo
Count de Witte
Russia
Vensky
Chieng Chronicle
Unnamed fires and wrecks claim lives in Pa and beyond
A sequence of disasters and notable incidents appears: a freight wreck near Brandtsville Pennsylvania kills Conductor Shnon Geiger. Brakes man Pred Anderson also dies. A home fire in Cove near Huntingdon burns Robert Adams, his wife, and two children. Miss Cora Catshall, a missionary returning from Africa, dies of African fever in Franklin Pennsylvania. World’s sale plans in San Francisco for 1918 celebrate Panama Canal opening and state resources. Leonard Imbaden and James A. Qi are convicted of conspiracy to wreck a Denver Savings Bank, receiving nine to ten years. Theodore Roosevelt is elected chairman of a Harvard freshman smoker committee to promote democracy. Hadley of Missouri is applauded in New York courtroom as he arraigns Hogers in the Missouri suit against Standard Oil and other trusts, Supreme Court hearing discussed.
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Globe
Thentali
Albany
Shnon
Geiger
Anderson
Brandtsv Ile
Robert
Adams
Cove
Huntingdon
Cora Catshall
Frankin
Sierra Ton
Africa
San Francisco Plana
Panama Canal
Leonard
B. Imbaden
Tames
Denver, Savings Bank
Denver
Theodore “ Roosevelt
Trarvard
Germany Morocco clash sparks looming European war
The article argues Germany and France face potential war over Morocco. It notes Kaiser Wilhelm's hard line, France's resolve to resist encroachment, and German naval buildup plus troop movements. It cites French Army strength, Buelow’s allusions, and a looming international conference at Algeciras as factors shaping crisis.
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Washington
Germany
France
Morocco
Algeciras Quill
Igi
Herplcriss
Trdince
Wall
Dellef
Republic
St. By
Piieré
Prince von Buelow
de von: Moltke
England’s
Railroads Form Pact and Probe Rebates in Midwest Lines
The Chicago and Alton tests gasoline cars to rival trolley service between Chicago and St Louis. Western Passenger Association chair chosen to oversee seeking interstate scrutiny of alleged illegal acts. Receivers for Wisconsin Central discharged after years in charge. Santa Fe tramps menace trains near Deming to Albuquerque. deputies guard routes. Southern Pacific shows rising assets but no dividend since 1884. 400 miles authorized in CA NV OR. Elkins act cites 26 counts of rebates by Chicago Burlington and Quincy. steel trust link via United States steel products export. Railroads debate mileage funds and patron deposits near $5 million while refunds affect $30 books.
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Santa Fe
Deming
Albuquerque
Souther Pacific Company
Union’ Pacific
California
Nevada
Oregon
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy. Railroad
Darius Miller
Claude C. Burnham
United States Steel Products
Export Company of
New York
Steel Trust
Vancouver
B. C
Eastern ‘Railroad
Hanly
Senate Debates Panama Canal and Mos Moroccan Affairs
The Senate discussed the Panama canal reports from the Isthmian canal Commission and Panama Railroad Company and debated the merchant marine shipping bill. Controversy over Moroccan affairs surfaced with resolutions and executive sessions, while the House pursued the Philippine tariff bill amid broad legislative activity and pensions.
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Senate
Panama
Santo Domingo
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama Railroad ‘Company
Committee On
District of Columbia
Sullivan
Massachusetts
Sta Dpont
Panama’ Canal
Morgan
Bacon
United States
House
Dalzell
Keifer
Ohio
White House
Minor Morris
Sheppard
Texas
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Ringgold
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Joint Committee
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Chicago Record-Herald
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