Des Moines and Iowa News Soured by Tragedy and Crime
A despondent G H Warren aged 67 committed suicide in Des Moines at his brother CG S Warren's home by hanging from a bed post citing sickness and blindness. J Wells a Des Moines pioneer and liveryman since 1870 died recently in St Andrews Fla. Fort Dodge saw fines for Gibett and Hamilton after a broken up basket social. Maude Soule of Webster City received two diamonds worth 600 dollars mailed on her birthday. sender and thief unknown. Covey stole Ham's pocketbook then fled to Barville. Sioux City water works case reversed to city control. B D Nelson jailed for embezzlement in Kaw. D C Jones of Milwaukee Road committed suicide in Ottumwa. Elmer Reeves received a Paris Exposition bronze medal for fruit display. John Davis, once dependent, travels from Centerville to Carrollton with 97000 in bank deposits expected to grow. A head-on collision near Gifford killed two firemen and seriously injured two engineers. GM Myers banker injured in Anita incident.
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CG. S. Warren
Des Moines
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Legi
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St. Andrews Lay
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Wells
R. Gibett
Jim Hamilton
Lehigh
Fort Dodge
Giblett
Hamilton
Maude Soule
Webster City
Covey
John Ham
Earlysle
Mr. Ham
Chicago & North- Western Railway
National Surety Company
Nelson
Wheelerwood
Ma‘son City
D. C. Jones
Milwaukee Road
Cedar Rapids
Ottunvwa
Elmer Reeves
Waverly
Reeves
Paris
Iil
Det
John Davis
Carrallton
Davis
Jeremiah Davis
Gifford
Central
Myers
Anita
J. M. Briggs
Trewin Stirs Up Officials in State Senate Inquiry
Des Moines Feb 15 Senator Trewin Witt introduced a concurrent resolution targeting several state departments for lax compliance with the biannual oath verified salary and expense reports. The measure, referred to the retrenchment and reform committee, seeks a formal inquiry and possible legislation to enforce the law, with broad support anticipated.
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Appropriations
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Iowa Legislature Debates Rail, Banks, and Education Bills
Des Moines reports detail Senate action on extending railroad laws to electric lines and exempting streetcar lines, plus bills on burglary penalties, foreign insurer reinsurers, and railroad earnings disclosure. House and Senate consider compulsory education, cocaine ban, guardianships, and interurban rail rights, with memorials for Lincoln and Bolton and multiple appropriations and reforms.
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Wilson
Iowa
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Mossberry
Porter
Anne Ane
Prince Henry Leaves Kiel for New York on Mission of Good Will
Prince Henry sailed for New York for a goodwill mission after a farewell at Kiel where many naval officers and marines gathered. He kissed his wife on the platform and stood bareheaded before the chilly crowd as the train left. Meanwhile Theodore Roosevelt Jr's illness dominated Groton updates as President Roosevelt left for Washington.
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Mass
Groton School
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Roosevelt
Washington
Ted
Hague
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Mueller
Orange Free State
Holland
Kruger
Dr. Mueller
Europe
Willemstad
Curacoa
Venezulea
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Camarcho
Crespo
Yonesu
Tax on House Cats Prompts Wisconsin Petition
Kenosha, February 14. The Wisconsin bird protection issue backed by the local Women’s club will be pushed in the state legislature seeking a tax on house cats. Proponents argue cats are bird predators and reduce bird numbers, threatening gardens and shrubbery. the measure will also be brought before the State Federation of Women’s Clubs.
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Wisconsin
Women’s Club
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Klip River Fight Casualties and Miss Stone Release
South African War dispatches list four British officers and twenty nine men wounded and two killed at Klip River last Wednesday with no further engagement details. Washington reports ransom payment advice for Miss Stone. brigands demand a one to ten day safe retreat before release.
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Klip River
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Congress Debate Tracks Philippine Policy And Oleo Bill
Senate clashed over the Philippine tariff and governance amid Platt Hoar and Teller exchanges. The house backed the oleo margarine bill as delegates clashed on executive and press access to hearings. A separate push for direct senatorial elections also moved forward.
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