Wilson Seeks Hands Off Mexico Policy Urged
President Wilson today read a congress message urging Americans to leave Mexico at once while offering U S good offices to help restore order. He called for patience, explained confidential envoy John Lind’s mission, and said neutrality would be maintained while seeking a peaceful settlement with Huerta not allowed to run.
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Lawsuit to Strike Down Iowa Workmen's Comp Act
In Des Moines a federal suit will challenge the constitutionality of the recent Iowa workmen's compensation act. The petition argues the law impairs provisions by making some parts depend on employer approval and exempts domestic servants and farm laborers, violating uniform operation and due process. It also claims right to jury trial and common law protections are abridged.
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United States
All America
Central America
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Des Moines
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Warren Garst
Iowa
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Newton
Robert Ryan
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Hawkins
Iowa Senator Hints At Fall Special Session Over Cosson Law
Senator James A. White says a fall special session may be called to seek re enactment of the Cosson law after the Lynch injunction ruling. The session hinges on the redlight law decision and whether cities can curb social evil without the act.
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Ruling Upheld State Power To Buy Land
Attorney General Cosson notes Judge Applegate victory for the state. The court sustains the state's right to acquire land and allows the executive council to proceed with purchase and payment from tax funds. Certificates to raise more than the levy are prohibited, capping land value to yearly revenues.
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Cosson
Executive Council
Civil service exams announced for several government posts
The civil service commission announced exams to fill vacancies in government service. On Sept 17 tests are set for Junior fuel engineer in the Bureau of Mines at Pittsburgh Dynas inc tender in immigration service at Ellis Island Laboratory apprentice for the Bureau of Standards in Washington Fish culturist in the Bureau of Fisheries and structural draftsmen for Isthmian canal service On Oct 8 tests for Teacher of metal working and mechanical drawing at Haskell School Kansas and apprentice fish culturist From the eligible list for the latter position an appointee will be chosen for Manchester Iowa.
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National Farmers Congress to Meet in Plano September 23
Governor Clarke sends notices to about 350 Iowa practical farmers urging them to attend as delegates. The National Farmers Congress meets in Plano from September 15 to 23, with Iowa represented by selected delegates ensuring regional presence.
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Case Against Firebugs to Be Sent to Grand Juries
Seven Iowa grand juries will be asked to indict alleged firebugs when they meet in September. Deputy state fire marshal John Tracey said he has that many cases to submit. He hopes to solve the Atlantic firebug mystery after spending several days there and gathering evidence he believes will end the mystery.
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