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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1907
Page
3
In a period of calm amid near session end the Democrats faced missteps while the legislature moves toward adjournment. Appropriations work proceeds as factions ease tensions and public policy advances proceed under pressure.
Gov Cummins sees a primary bill pass 46 to 2 in the senate and 84 in the house. The measure mirrors the Flenniken bill, aims for statewide plurality primaries with a 35 percent threshold, and excludes judges. Republicans unite to push the reform while Democrats offer limited resistance.
The board of control institutions and educational bodies sought about three times state aid. Committees cut from 950000 to under 800000, likely around 600000 final. The state fair asked 150000 for an amphitheater and swine pavilion, but only the latter will be funded. Additional appropriations were tentatively planned for the historic building, state library, capitol area work, and a new consumptive hospital near Iowa.
The senate voted strongly for Iowa to adopt reformatory and indeterminate sentencing, citing adoption by 14 states and more parole boards. Only two senators opposed, signaling likely passage this session. Representative Holmes leads the house effort.
A new plan proposes giving boards of supervisors authority to order paving or permanent highway improvements. They would designate distance and material and fix grades, then let contracts. Property within three miles would pay one third of the cost, allowing portions of roads to be built yearly toward permanent roads.
The bill allows any state citizen over sixteen to obtain a hunter's license by applying to the clerk of the courts for a $1 fee. Licenses are non transferable and expire January 1 each year. Hunters must display the license on demand, with exemptions for landowners or tenants hosting guests. Under sixteen may obtain with parental consent.
The house committee on public health reported for passage the Marke bill prohibiting physicians soliciting business through agents or circulars. The measure targets professional canvassing by quack promoters who collect notes for treatment but fail to deliver care, especially in northern areas.
Lieut. Gov. Garst endorses four district plan for agricultural high schools funded by a special millage tax. He urges swift action as sifting committees in the senate and house prepare to review major bills before adjournment.
Senator Warren introduced a measure to empower removal of county attorneys who fail to enforce all laws. The plan shifts funds from compliant communities to those lax in enforcement. The bill failed in the senate with 17 votes, cost estimated at about 60000 dollars yearly.
The governor signed a jury bill to cure irregularities that left counties without legal juries. The legislation also passed the senate requiring branding of adulterated stock and medicinal foods.
Milwaukee court grants divorce to Mrs. Carol M. Allis wife of Louis Allis alleging over a year of cruelty and harsh temper. She claims property valued at 300000 dollars and annual income of 20000 dollars. They married September 1 1890 and have one son Edward Phelps aged 15. Property rights to be settled later. Louis is son of the late Edward P Allis former president of E P Allis Engine Works later Allis Chalmers.
Washington reports say Honduras forces were defeated at Tegucigalpa and Choluteca while Nicaragua captured the Honduran capital. President Zelaya confirms Tegucigalpa occupation, signaling a likely shift in leadership and end of the war according to dispatches.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Salve as a quick cure for sore nipples and chapped hands. Claims it provides relief with a price of 25 cents.
In a March 27 ruling the United States court of appeals reversed a federal Indian Territory decision in the Smith v. Missouri Kansas and Texas case. The court held that a passenger who refuses to pay fare may be ejected from a Fall road train, even if he later changes his mind, after Smith was removed near Thayer.
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