Railroads Fight Two Cent Fare Bill Across Iowa
Des Moines hearings see railroad representatives and workers oppose proposed 2 cent mileage laws as bills seek lower livestock rates and tighter control on stock issuance. Senate debates curb reversals and enforce penalties for family desertion while pushing an Iowa women’s suffrage debate.
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Des Moines
House Committee On Railroads
J. H. Funk
George W. Seevers
John Sebastan
W. E. Blake
Cottrell
Clarke
Teter
Jones
DeMar
Geneva
Chicago
The
Northwestern
W. D. Eaton
Burlington
E. W. Blake
Newton & Northwestern
Nay
W. P. Brady
Rock Island
Iowa Falls & Northern
William Ellis
Legal Department
Milwaukee
State Railroad Commission
Eustic
Judge Carr
Peterson
Wright County
Senate
Treasury
Smith
State of
Iowa
Redistricting Bill Seeks County Shifts to Balance Districts
A new redistricting bill prepared for the legislature would move Jackson County from the Second to the Fifth and Cedar County from the Fifth to the Second, with other minor county transfers including Connor’s Tenth to the Ninth. The changes aim to equalize district populations across Iowa.
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Jackson County
Dawson
Cedar County
Cousins
Connor
Wbleventh
Women Again Ask For Ballot
The ongoing legislative session opens with Representative Hambleton presenting a motion supporting women’s suffrage. The push seeks to secure voting rights for women, signaling renewed reform efforts and party alignments.
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Representative Hambleton
Don't Trifle With a Cold Warns Chicago Paper
The Chicago Tribune urges prudent care for autumn winter and spring colds especially in children. It advocates proper food ventilation and warm clothing to avoid severe illness and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe effective treatment sold by Judisch Bros.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Judisch Bros
Arcadia Lodge Masons Schedule Two Degree and Instruction
Arcadia Lodge A. P. and A. M. announces the 3rd degree work on Saturday evening February 16 with refreshments. A school of instruction runs Monday February 18 19 and 20 with day and evening sessions. All Masons invited and Arcadia lodge members urged to attend. U. G. Grirrita W. M.
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Arcadia Lodge
U. 8
Grirrita
W. M
Domestic Trouble Sends Coffeen Family to Centre
Mrs. Hank Coffeen told Justice Campbell she would return to her relatives after a long period of quarrels at home. A prior breakfast skirmish sparked the dispute, and custody of the children became a point of contention. Marshal Willey aided her to the station for a trip to Collins, her former home. Hank Coffeen, a hard working, law abiding man, did not wish the children separated.
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Hank Coffeen
Justice Campbell
Marshal Willey
Hank
Collins
Rising from the Grave A Lucama manufacturer touts Electric Bitters
Wm A Fertwell of Lucama North Carolina reports a remarkable recovery using Electric Bitters claiming relief from Brights disease in the diabetes stage. He says after under three bottles his health improved dramatically and he believes a permanent cure is possible. The product is guaranteed by druggists at 50 cents.
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Wm. A. Fertwell
Lucama
N. C
Bright
Civil Service Exam Dates Listed for Local Board
Secretary Rich of the civil service examining board announces exam dates for March 6 wireman wet plate photographer and March 13 marine fireman general mechanic ink chemist ink maker tailor and junior clerk at Odd Fellow's Temple.
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Rich
Civil Service Examining Board
Odd Fellow’s Temple
Administrator's Notice of Estate in Story County
Parley Sheldon as Administrator of the estate of Susan M. Latham, deceased, posts notice that on January 31 1907 he was appointed by the District Court of Story County Iowa. All debts must be paid to the administrator and all claims must be presented legally authenticated to the court for allowance.
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Dunham
Courts of Appeal
Senate Judiciary Committee
Iowa
Senate Committee On Judiciary
House
Sparks
Wapello County
House Committee On Judiciary
District Court
Story County
Susan M. Latham
Notice of Abso lute Divorce in Story County Iowa
Dora B. Coates files for absolute divorce from Arthur B. Coates in Story County Iowa district court due to desertion for over two years. Return date is March Term 1907 beginning March 18 at the Story County Court House in Nevada Iowa. attorney H. E. Slattery represents the plaintiff.
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State of
Iowa
Story County
Arthur B. Coates
District Court
County of
Story
Dora B. Coates
Court House
Nevada
H. E. Slattery
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Washington County
Mississippi River
Mississippi
New England
Iowa Railroad Commissioners
House Committee On Railroads and Commerce
Executive Council
House Committee On Labor
E. D. Brigham
F. C. Rice
Burtington
Mr. Marston
Hambleton
Peoru AR Y
United States Congress
United States Senate
Railroad
Iowa General Assembly
la Follette-Dolliver
A. P
A.M
Civil Service Examination
Parley Sheldon
K. C
Ben Davis
Tone Bros
Delmonico
Java
J. B. Kooser & Co
Judisch Brothers
E. F. Passegate
Ames
the Bank of Kelley Kelley
E. J. Penfield
C. L. Siverly
Morrisanna Medah and
Hirano
Saginaw
Lincoln
Eastern Gem
Little Rock
B. A. Lockwood Grain Co
Frank N. Fowler
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