23 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1914
Page
1
Witty observational pieces on politics, reform, and public figures recount public life themes. The clip surveys tariffs, elections, party dynamics, and social attitudes with satirical tones and references to Wilson, Haugen, Cannon, Carranza, and what-ifs about voting behavior and modern governance.
The house judiciary committee heard the nationwide prohibition case via Representative Hobson of Alabama. He argued the resolution seeks a constitutional amendment granting states the right to vote on prohibition while allowing home manufacture for personal use. Hobson claims the measure would not curb old drinkers or infringe on state rights, noting many Americans live in prohibition areas. WCTU representatives Mary Die Ellis, Anna A Gordon, Frances P Parks, and others testified alongside several state WCTU presidents.
Joe F. Wall leads a project compiling attorney general rulings supreme court decisions and laws on county official duties. The work aims to educate county officials amid growing new appointments and efforts to curb illegal practices through state accountant reviews, saving funds and improving government procedures.
The annual report of the Department of Agriculture shows record hog deaths from disease in the United States last year with 18.1 per 1000 hogs dying, mostly cholera, totaling about 7 273 064 losses from a hog population of 61 178 000 at year start. Other livestock losses from exposure and disease per 11000 head are noted, and a separate note grants road superintendents permission to ride with rural mail carriers to inspect routes, aiding efficiency.
The Supreme Court ruled that an automobile left standing on city streets is not being operated or driven and not subject to city ordinances requiring lights. The decision, on appeal from Judge Thor nell of Shelby County, upheld dismissal of the city's case against N. G. Kraschel.
Des Moines hosts the upcoming Republican State Convention with exact date and officer slate to be decided by the state central committee. Members Charles A. Rawson M. M. Head and Ralph Pringle chaired a closed door session outlining reports on state conditions campaign plans and convention location. The Solomon Survey notes vast ocean and crust volumes to illustrate geologic scales.
The Iowa Supreme Court upholds a lower court ruling in the case of Mrs. Clara J. House of Webster City against the Modern Woodmen for $1,000. The decision bars retroactive legislation to alter contracts already executed by the order.
Washington and Mexico City report Huerta will not salute the American flag and demands new terms. Secretary Tumulty says Wilson will address Congress tomorrow while diplomacy stalls. Mexican officials and embassies await word as public unrest grows and crowds gather in lobbies and streets.
Utah contains six summits above 15 000 feet and about sixty above 12 000 feet per the US Geological Survey. Kings Peak tops the list at 13498 feet while Mt Emmons Gilbert Peak also exceed 13400 feet. Other tall figures include Mt Lovenia Tokewanna Peak and Wilson Peak with elevations near 13000 feet.
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