16 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1914
Page
1
A sweeping editorial roundup critiques tariff politics and party tensions, cites figures like Huerta and Wilson, notes Iowa’s and Alabama shifts, and lampoons press virtue signaling while praising Jeffersonian protectionist ideals and demonstrations of public opinion in campaigns. The piece blends political punch with social commentary and reflects national mood.
Attorney General's Office backs a law allowing juries to return guilty but insane verdicts for murder cases. The proposal cites the Harry Kelley murder and the New York Bar Association, arguing offenders belong in psychiatric institutions rather than prisons for reform.
The Town tribunal in R. A. Patton v Board of Supervisors of Carroll County ruled a deceased candidate cannot hold office. Ome Shirek, a Democrat, died before the election leaving 1,800 voters unaware. Patton, a Republican, had 1,100 votes. court says no election occurred and vacancy must be filled by the supervisors.
The highway commission proposes that every consolidated school in Iowa receive a good roads map of its county to start geography study at home. Iowa boasts premier road maps, with only a few counties unfinished, expected to be completed in about two weeks. Each school will then obtain its county map.
State wide road dragging day proposed by the Iowa Automobile Association to be held on flag day in June. The article urges citizens to express their loyalty to state and country by improving highways. The note appears in the Des Moines Capital with dates and seasonal planning.
Preliminary figures from a forthcoming Census Bureau bulletin outline Iowa's debt and investments from 1880 to 1912. It notes bonds issued were zero after 1880, fluctuating floating debt, and a total fund of 6.785 million in 1912 with per capita debt lower than the national average.
A Win for the state in Forest City Winnebago county upholds the road law allowing removal of trees from the public highway. A farmer sought 2500 dollars damages against the county engineer and township trustee for clearing Crves in front of his land, claiming windbrake value. The district court denied damages, supporting county authority. The decision reinforces officials confidence in powers under the law.
A Des Moines agricultural department comparison shows Iowa farm wages exceed national averages by five to ten dollars monthly. Government figures put the average farm wage at 21.38 dollars, with Chickasaw County at 41.39 and Davis County at 24.27, indicating nationwide gains of about 2.5 percent in the past year and a long term rise since 1902.
Des Moines conference of Progressive leaders succeeds in nominating candidates for nearly all state offices and several congressional and county posts. George White of Nevada is named for governor with H B Betty of Davenport for lieutenant governor and others for secretary of state treasurer attorney general and railroad commissioners.
A government patent covering 160 acres between Forest City and Thompson known as the O S Olson farm was filed in Winnebago county bearing Woodrow Wilson's name. It is likely the first and possibly the last patent in the county or state with his name due to an old recording error and a new patent issued today.
A Washington dispatch reports Meredith supporters plan an anti Wade effort attacking Representative Connolly as part of Judge Wade's political machine. Dan Hamilton, defeated for southern district attorney, is drafting letters to prominent Iowa politicians amid the contest for the Democratic nomination for senator.
Citizens of District No 7 Dresden township Chickasaw county protest a clerical error that raised an assessed tax to 1200 instead of 8300 for school purposes. The county auditor and treasurer say they cannot fix the mistake.
Towns in the state may have water analyzed for sanitary purposes at the University of Town's epidemiological laboratory free of charge. Dr. C. 8. Woods, state epidemiologist, announced the program noting a limited number of samples can be processed.
W C Barbour the retiring superintendent of the Anti Saloon League formally announced his bid for lieutenant governor. He will oppose W L Harding of Sioux City for the Republican nomination at the June primaries.
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