Hughes Sparks Battle Over Iowa Legislature Bribery Ban
Des Moines Feb 9 Senator Hughes of the Iowa Johnson district introduces a bill barring legislators state officers judges and county officers from accepting rail transportation and bribes. He considers constitutional amendment before returning to the older attack plan insisting he is serious about the reform and open to reason.
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Des Moines
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Former Auditor Merriam Faces Charges Before Iowa Panel
Des Moines reports say former auditor Frank F. Merriam and deputy Max Beehler face a retrenchment and reform committee over alleged insurance fee collections for examinations not bona fide. The panel may refer the case to a fraud jury if Merriam does not respond. a sub committee will review liability and consult with the attorney general. Cape Breton stock draws steady demand in Des Moines with free booklet offers and rising prices. Horse buyer J. Baker located in Eldora purchases $80,000 worth of horses and mules for use in the Japanese Russian war, shipping via Buffalo.
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Frank F. Merriam
Committee of Retrenchment and Reform
Max Beehler
Merriam
Oklahoma City
Cape Breton Coal and Iron Company
Hill M. Bell
Drake University
Eldeora
K. J. Baker
Iowa
Buffalo
Baker
Dashiell
Warren County
State Board of Health
Bayer Organization of
Grinnell
Assault charge against Onawa farmer on his daughter
Charles Wray a farmer near Hlercoe was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Anthony and brought before Justice C M Ross on a charge of assault on his 14 year old daughter. A change of venue was taken to Thes E Brown of Blencoe with the case set for next Tuesday. Wray divorced from his wife and was previously indicted for an assault on her but the indictment was quashed.
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Onawa
Charles Wray
Hlercoe
Anthony
C. M. Ross
Thes. E. Brown
Blencoe
Wray
Former Dubuque Sheriff Accused In Trial Influence
The affidavit of juror Moriarty claims former Sheriff Phillips influenced the damage suit against Union Electric Company at the urging of county attorney Alphonse Matthews. Judge O'Donnell summoned Matthews and Phillips to appear as evidence on alleged juror misconduct and altered verdicts.
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Dubuque
Alexander Mortarity
Dbhimenthat
Union Electric Company
Sweriff Phillips
Alphonse Matthews
Matthews
Moriarty
O'Donnell
Blumeursat
Phillips
Philips
Matews
Tait
Fatal Linhoff murder trial delayed as testimony unfolds
Mason City reports the Linhoff murder case adjourned for the day after ten hours on the stand. Linhoff recounts family quarrels preceding the killing, claiming Mrs. Kettleen insulted him and he moved toward her, then she fell, with Bromley and his wife involved. Mrs. Bromley allegedly struck him, sparking a fight, during which Mrs. Linhoff fired.
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Mason City
Linhoff
Kettleen
Bergan
Bromley
Former police captain fined and jailed for bribe
Edward Anderson, once captain of police in Siox City, was fined $500 and given six months in jail for taking a bribe from slot machine operator J. H Bigelow. The judge said the sentence was the law’s limit. Corydon: M Nelson, an ice dealer, died while hunting rabbits. his body was found about noon west of town. Police believe accidental discharge caused his death.
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Siox City
Edward Anderson
J. H Bigelow
Corydon
I—M. Nelson
Edwin Anderson
Sioux City
J. H. Bigelow
Anderson
Kitty
Constance
Primary bill in danger in Iowa legislature
In Des Moines on February 9, the push for universal primary elections is collapsing. Fewer than one third of senators and about thirty House members show support for any measure, with opposition strongest among Democrats and smaller county Republicans. The optional local option feature is blamed for undermining momentum, as leaders warn such a clause would weaken reform and kill the bill. Senator J. J. Crossley notes the option would erode the law’s strength and hinder anticipated reforms.
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Senate
House
Friends
General Assembly
J. J. Crossley
Anna Hdworthy
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of
Iowa
Hyde Park
Edworthy
Anamosa
Waterloo Bells Sound War Over Local Brewery Fight
The entire Waterloo church bell network rang hourly from 7 am to evening to oppose a planned brewery. W C T U pastors and church members mobilized petitions and prayer as ministers urge voters to block the project amid a bitter citywide clash.
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Waterloo
Anothuv
Eldora Man Blydenburgh Sentenced to Life in Prison
E S Blydenburgh was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife after a jury verdict. The judge denied a new trial motion, and an appeal is considered probable. The defense claimed juror liquor exposure but the state won that challenge.
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Eldora
E. S. Blydenburgh
Richard
Blydenburgh
Fire destroys church in Logan. roof falls. pastor reports
In Logan on a Sunday morning, a defective stove pipe ignited a church during services causing the congregation to flee. Firemen could not reach the blaze above the water line as the roof collapsed thirty minutes after discovery and the bell tower fell fifteen minutes later. The church building cost twelve thousand dollars with two thousand dollars insured.
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North British and Mercantile Insurance Company
Des Moines Debates on Banking Funds and Reformatory Plans
Des Moines bankers oppose a state funds deposit bill while Republicans push a 600 signatory pardon petition for Sarah Kuhns. Lawmakers consider a marriage reform director position with high salaries, and a Cedar Rapids case clarifies debt and exemptions. A proposed women’s reformatory in Des Moines draws interest, amid social reform efforts led by Anna Hdworthy. A former Sioux City police captain is sentenced for bribery. light humor ends the column.
Iowa Legislature Sees Broad Debate on Social and Tax Bills
Des Moines reports show Senate and House considering boycotting, school attendance hikes to 24 weeks, compulsory wife and child support, vital statistics office, county juvenile courts, and a wide array of public works funding. Bills address inheritance rights, sanitation, rural mail pay, and eight hour state employe day. News notes include bankruptcy filing, immigrant gender ratios, and curious facts on transit, botany, and trees.
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Senate
Young
Dowell
Hayward
Iowa
House
Office of Commissioner of Vital Statistics
Board of Control
Committee On Appropriations
Capitol
Capitol Commission
Shaffer
Fayette
Congress
Brooks
Courtright
League of Municipalities
Fish and Game Department
Hart
Turner
Laird
Lewis
Crawford
Hughes
Newberry
Crossley
Deg Moines
County Officers List Incomplete From Board Meeting
Coroner and Board of Supervisors names appear, listing W Kent G W Lar H C Dilmee E 3 Wella Waynick T H Maxwell Laurel Boss W Drake J H Stanton T Crozier J imer. The fragment notes several officials without clear context or positions.
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Board of Supervisors
W. Kent
G. W. Lar
H.C. Dilmee
Wella
N. Me Waynick
T. H. Maxwell
Lawe Fiteb
Laurel Boss
W. Drake
J. H. Stanton
Crozier
J. Imer
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