Primary Iowa bill aims for partisan fairness in state nominating plan
Des Moines reports a bipartisan subcommittee is drafting a statewide primary bill to be placed on the general assembly calendars. The plan calls for plurality nominations, a June primary to aid farmers, and a declaration of party affiliation to prevent cross party ballot interference. Hearings on railroad fare and 2 cent fare proposals continue as lawmakers weigh costs.
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Des Moines
General Assembly
Alliance of Republicans and Democrats Threatens Primary Bill
The piece notes a strong republican faction led by Secretary Shaw opposing a primary bill. It suggests a senate attempt to block all legislation, mirroring last year’s tactics. An alliance between standpat Republicans and progressive Democrats is implied by a vote adding a new clerk to the secretary’s desk, despite objections.
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Republican
Shaw
Senate
Democrata
Alliance
John Hughes, Jr
Iowa Hearings Probe Freight Rates for Cattle Shippers
A state railroad commission hearing found cattle shippers view Iowa rates as higher under the Iowa classification than in neighboring states. The inquiry will broaden, with legislative committees considering several bills including a reciprocal demurrage measure and one to match the lowest rate in adjoining states.
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State Railroad Commission
Iowa
Iowa ' Sion
Redistricting proposal realigns Iowa districts
A dif proposes shifting several counties to new congressional districts to achieve more equal population areas. Davis moves to the First, Cedar to the Second, Jackson to the Fifth, Wright to the Tenth, Appanoose and Marion to the Sixth, Boone to the Seventh, Mills and Montgomery to the Eighth, Crawford and Monona to the Ninth. Dawson and Cousins change districts. Conner and Birdsall are moved to unfamiliar districts.
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Davis County
Cedar
Jackson
Wright
Appanoose
Marion
Boone
Mills
Montgomery
Crawford
Monona
Dawson
Cousins
Conner
Birdsall
Democrats push plan to shift state printing to contracts and convict labor
Representative Miller and Senator Lambert back a bill to abolish the state printer and binder offices and shift most printing to contracts and convict labor. A penitentiary expansion is urged with a $5 000 appropriation to enlarge the plant and develop trades. The proposal envisions extensive convict printing of state reports and codes.
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Miller
Democratic State Committee
Lambert
Anamosa Penitentiary
Iowa
Reorganizing Des Moines City Government Plan
A proposed Des Moines reform would shrink the council to five including the mayor, elect all members at large, and grant the council control over all departments. Supporters cite efficiency while critics warn of autocratic rule, noting corporate interests drive the plan and raise suspicions about monopoly of power.
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Des Moines
Improving Jury Methods Faces Legislative Debate
Iowa lawmakers discuss jury drawing reforms due to concerns in Des Moines and other areas. Proposals seek less discretion for appointing jurors, with a plan to require consideration of all fit for service and court supervision to curb perversion of the existing system.
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Des Moines
Fight Looms Over Anti Pass Bill In Iowa Legislature
Preliminary consideration of Senator Hughes proposed substitute reveals a push to end railroad passes for attorneys and physicians. Abolition of exempt status triggers strong opposition from railroad lawyers in the legislature, and the bill remains with a committee for refinement.
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Hughes
Iowa
Punishment of Attorneys and Railroads’ Political Influence
The article notes several railroad lawyers were punished for opposing the campaign to restore old state capitol conditions and that loyal supporters of the current administration were kept, while others loyal to the rioting campaign were dropped. It claims lawyers are pressured to influence local politics and maintain the pass system.
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Lena Poll
State Capitol
Larchmont Sinking Sheds Light on Block Island Disaster
Block Island residents recount the Joy line steamer Larchmont collision with the schooner Knowleton off Quonohontaug. Eighteen bodies washed ashore and up to 200 passengers feared dead as zero temperatures and high seas hampered rescue efforts. Captain McVey reported 150 to 200 aboard with only eight survivors.
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Block Island, R. L
Joy Line
Larchmont
Block Island Sound
Block Island
R. L
Harry Knowleton
Providence
New York
George McVey
Associated Press
Lincoln's Birthday Observed Across Twelve States
Twelve states officially honor Abraham Lincoln on his birthday as a legal holiday. The observance grows more marked with each passing decade, with Colorado Connecticut Delaware Illinois Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey North Dakota Pennsylvania Washington and Wyoming listed.
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Lincoln
New York
Union
Abraham Lincoln
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Illinois
Massachusetts
Minnesota
New Jersey
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Washington
Wyoming
Sickness Threatens Nearby Coal Mines In Latrobe
Latrobe Pennsylvania February 13 many miners are ill after a typhoid fever outbreak at Bradville and Snydertown and the closure of nearby coal mines is feared. Lagrippe cases are widespread in the city prompting alarm among physicians over continued spread and fatalities.
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Latrobe
Bradville
Snydertown
Assassin Targets De Witte in Infernal Machine Discovery
An infernal device was found in the chimney of Count DeWitte's residence in St. Petersburg. Timed to explode in two hours, it would have detonated when the count and countess slept. The count was with a doctor and two friends. the countess was at a theater.
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de Witte
St. Petersburg
Count DeWitte
Strike to Becoming Serious In Iowa Coal Field
Pomeroy Iowa February 18 The strike that began a month ago involving 1200 coal miners is turning serious Local strike breakers have been posted at the Charter Oak mine the county large mine and union miners are tense State labor leaders from Columbus are on site trying to avert escalation.
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Pomeroy
Charter Oak
Columbus
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