Iowa Legislature Nearing End With Primary Bill Passes
The Iowa Senate approved a primary bill by 46 to 2 after debate on amendments. House action followed with an 84 to 18 vote. The measure, aimed at statewide primaries, faces further votes and contains party affiliation provisions, with several amendments defeated along party lines. The article notes amendments, votes, and related railroad and grain legislation also advancing.
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Hambleton anti tipping graft bill passes house by 68 to 15
The measure imposes penalties up to one year in prison or a 500 dollar fine for offering or accepting gratuities to influence services to be performed for an employer. It targets kickbacks by architects and buying agents, aiming to curb side graft in material recommendations.
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Auto Railways Planned in Iowa House
Three bills to provide for automobile railroads in Iowa were introduced in the House by Chairman Meredith of the railroads and commerce committee. Backing the measure is H. H. Gue, son of a former Iowa lieutenant governor, representing eastern interests. No automobile railroad exists in the United States yet, but plans claim practicality and Iowa could be among the first to adopt this transportation mode.
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Square Deal Bill Becomes Law For Insurance Board
Senator Mattes's square deal bill passed the house and moves to the governor for signature. It gives majority stockholders in insurance companies representation on the Board of directors.
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Municipal Code Commission Proposal Reported in Senate
Senator De Wolf of Grundy county announced in the senate his plan to offer a resolution for a municipal code commission to investigate laws on city government. The body would study municipal affairs and draft a scheme of laws for 1909. Senator James H. Trewin led a commission recently and made recommendations, which stalled like similar propositions.
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State senate defeats marshal bill as amended
Senator Warren proposes adding power to remove county attorneys not enforcing liquor laws. He later introduces a bill requiring a 4¢ duty for county attorneys to ensure liquor sale laws are enforced, with district court authority to suspend or remove willful noncompliers.
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House Passes De Wolf Assumption of Risk Bill
By 70 to 11 the house approves the De Wolf bill already passed by the senate. It moves to the governor for signature. The measure protects employees who report a defect in machinery from losing their right to sue if they continue operating the defective equipment.
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Permson
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de Wolf
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Suffrage Setback as Gale Resolution Fails in Senate
The Gale resolution to submit woman suffrage to voters received only twenty one votes in the state senate while twenty six senators voted for submission. About 100 suffragists occupied vacant seats on the floor and filled the senate balconies, defying the action.
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Sleeping Car Bill Passes in Iowa House
The Holmes bill setting lower sleeping car rates in Iowa has passed the house. It establishes a maximum charge by distance with day rates from 2 cents for a seat in a Pullman car to 1.75 dollars for a lower berth within 40 miles, applying to day and night service.
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Smoke nuisance bill aims to curb city smoke in large towns
Senate approves a bill to prohibit smoke nuisance in cities over 20 000 people. Representatives express disgust at smoke nuisance in Des Moines and pledge to enact needed legislation.
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Referendum Proposal Allows Voter Sentiment at Primaries
Representative Pierce introduces a bill to submit propositions for laws and constitutional amendments to voters at primary elections to gauge sentiment. The measure targets both United States and Iowa state constitutional changes and other statutory propositions. The draft seeks to streamline voter input on major reforms.
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Weeks anti bucket shop bill passes amid floor objection
The Weeks bill to ban bucket shops narrowly passes with floor objections. He notes similarity to laws lately enacted in Indiana Illinois Missouri Wisconsin and other Midwest states and urges immediate action to prevent bucket shop operators from moving into Iowa.
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Henry Savage brings Madama Butterfly to Foster's Opera House
The season’s highlight arrives Tuesday April 2 as Henry Savage presents his English grand opera company in Puccini's Madama Butterfly at Foster's Opera House. The production promises a landmark event of the decade with an acclaimed cast and lavish staging.
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New English Grand Opera Company
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