Governor's Message Highlights State Conditions and Reforms
The governor outlines the duty to report to the General Assembly and previews a session rich with potentially valuable legislation. He cites improvements in banking with 1409 banks and rising deposits, revisions to mining laws showing no major disasters, and praise for the Labor Department. A key item is reform of employment agencies to end the pedrone system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Carroll
Thirty-fifth General Assembly
State of
Lowa
General Assembly
Mining and Labor Departments
Labor Department
Statu
State finances show solid condition with $14 million assets
The report states January balances for the general fund at $971,672.11 and after deductions $730,000, with 1912 to 1916 receipts estimated at $13,482,000 and expenditures projected at $12,350,000 plus $650,000 for 1916. Total assets reach about $14,300,000 and $1,300,000 remains for extraordinary uses through June 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Auditor of State
Plan to enlarge Capitol Grounds and park south area
A proposed comprehensive scheme urges the state to acquire land between East Ninth and East Twelfth Streets from Capitol Avenue to the railroad tracks. The extended grounds would be parkland from Walnut Street southward, to host the Allison monument and future memorials.
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Capitol Grounds
East Ninth
East Twelfth Streets
Capitol Avenue
Walnut Street
Allison
Judicial Building crowding prompts office consolidation plan
The demand for more room for state officers grows as several agencies such as the Dairy Food Commissioner State Veterinary Surgeon and the State Board of N ation are scattered across the old brick building near the state house and in the Historical Building. A plan to move the Court and all its departments into a single complex and merge administrative offices is proposed to streamline operations and free space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merce Coungel
Ing
Health Department Reorganization Proposal Endorsed
The speaker notes the state health department shows improvement but argues the executive head should be the office head, ideally a secretary. The current incumbent is praised as capable, and the board should receive salaries and act advisory rather than directive. A reorganization plan like the last General Assembly session is urged to boost efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
General Assembly
Hog Cholera Threatens Swine Industry in State
The state faces a severe hog cholera outbreak with at least 12 million dollars in animal losses over the past year. The serum method is the main remedy, with an 8000 dollar biennial appropriation for serum manufacture found inadequate, prompting calls for a larger appropriation and improved distribution to prevent future losses.
Weights and Measures Proposed New State Superintendent
A proposal urges appointing the Dairy and Food Commissioner as the states superintendent of weights and measures. The recommendation argues for stronger laws and clearer authority to test scales and enforce standards, bringing measures up to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Tate
State urged support for agriculture and horticulture progress
The speaker notes very satisfactory progress in both departments and urges continued aid and encouragement consistent with other state interests. He emphasizes maintaining support to advance agricultural and horticultural efforts across the state.
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Agriculture and Horticulture
State Fire Matsral Law Creates State Marshal Office
The 34th Geneva Assembly session enacted a law establishing the State Marshal office. In operation for a year and a half the measure has produced very satisfactory results.
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Geneva Assembly
State official to aid Governor and AG in crime investigations
It is suggested that a state official or officials be authorized to operate across the state under the Governor to investigate crimes and assist the Governor and the Attorney General in enforcing laws. Several occasions in the past year show such an official could have done much good and yielded solid advantages beyond local efforts.
Commerce Counsel. The itecession. of the General Ase gerably.
Commerce counsel reports the itecession of the General Assembly office. Fragmented text references a government body and official role with unclear context or date.
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Commerce Counsel
Ase Gerably
Office of .Com
Commerce Counsel and arbitration need in employee disputes
The speaker urges a law requiring arbitration before strikes or lockouts in employer employee disputes, noting prior legislative inaction. He cites the General Assembly as failing to act and reports improved enforcement of liquor statutes under Cosson remove laws, praising their impact on lawful conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayin
General Assembly
83Rd General Assembly
Public Utilities Commission Proposed Regulation Urged
The author urges early action on state public utilities regulation and creation of a Public Utilities Commission, referencing a prior message and recommending the Crist Bill as a working basis to ensure proper consideration before session end.
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Public Utilities Commission
General Assembly
Proposal to fund cottage completion at Feeble Minded Institute
The document notes seeking an appropriation to finish the GI's cottage at the Institution for Feeble Minded Children. It mentions a Congress bill to extend the presidency to six years and prevent reelection, plus a proposed four year term for the Governor with no immediate reelection.
Proposals seek new hospitals and facilities across Iowa
The excerpt lists appropriations for a psychopathic hospital in Mt Pleasant and Clarinda, a tuberculosis patient cottage at Independence, a home for employees in Cherokee, and additions to the Orphans' Home at Davenport including a hospital wing and a new school building. It urges expanding school space and recommends three to four additional rooms or a separate lower grades building per the Board of Control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Clarinda
Independence
Cherokee
Davenport
Board of Control
Tuberculosis Sanatorium Building Plans Discussed
Fragmentary note discusses a Tuberculosis Sanatorium building, its current requirements, and anticipated enlargements to meet institutional standards and methods of con quering the sanatorium.
State Board of Education Creates New State Policy
The State Board of Education and lawmaking body move to establish a new state policy governing educational standards and governance. Officials note anticipated impacts on curriculum, funding, and district oversight across the state.
Board proposes moving college departments to Iowa City
The State Board recommends transferring the engineering department from Iowa City to Ames and moving the domestic science and mineral arts departments from Ames and Cedar Falls to Iowa City. The governor urges careful study of the board’s recommendations, considering immediate effects and long term welfare of the state and institutions, before overriding their judgment.
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Towa City
Ames
Cedar Falls
Iowa City
Revision of Tax Laws and Proposed State Tax Commission
A message instructs legislators on revising revenues and taxation. It endorses a royal commission’s report recommending assessment at actual value, reduced levies to offset tax increases, bank stock appraisal changes, and direct tax payments by public service companies. It also proposes a permanent tax commission, elected county assessors, and removal of township boards of review.
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General Assembly
Assembly
Union
Alabama
Illinois
Idaho
Nebraska
Iowa
Tax Commission
Executive Council
County Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
State levy raised to 3 1/2 mills for 1912 budget
The Executive Council must collect 2,500,000 for state purposes under the 84th General Assembly act. A 3 to 3.410 mill increase is needed to cover moneys and credits assessments. For 1911, taxable moneys and credits in the state totaled about 42,600,000, shaping the levy impact.
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Acta
84Th General Assembly
Opinion on money credits tax changes and levy effects
The speaker discusses the 5 mill levy under a law from last session, estimating yields of 943 500 with state share about 67 000 and a state burden near 72 000. To offset this, 1 10 mill was added to general state levies. The speaker questions repealing the current assessment statute and the tax ferret law, noting anticipated gains from flat rates did not materialize and urging caution.
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General Assembly
Workmen's Compensation Act discussed by Iowa official
The proposal covers compulsory coverage for employers with more than five workers and state, county, city employees. It outlines benefits, a state mutual association, liens on employer property, and debates over administration, timing, and avoidance provisions. The author urges careful discussion and cautions against harsh deadlines and rigid monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
8. H. Wolfe
Counries
Iowa Industrial Commission
Industrial Commission
New Jersey
Board of Directors
Woman Suffrage and the State Legislature Debate
The speaker urges the legislature to pursue a constitutional amendment to grant women the vote, noting several states have adopted such laws and predicting eventual adoption nationwide. He expresses hope voters will decide the issue, then thanks the people for ten years of service as chief executive and outlines hoped for laws in the upcoming session.
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