22 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
1
Long editorial column debating war taxes war policy and political blame in 1916 Iowa. It criticizes Democrats Republicans and national leaders, discusses McAdoo tariff and Connolly, praises peace ship gift gesture, and lampoons election battles and taxation debates with numerous named figures and places.
The United States paid 172 417 546 dollars in pensions for the year ending June 30, as reported by Commissioner Saltagather. Expenditures peaked in 1915 at 174 171 060 dollars, with a total pension outlay since 1860 of 4 053 511 926. Civil War pensioners numbered 728 129, down from 762 439 in 1913.
Seven young German-Americans fed and aided by McGregor parties flee western Canada after two years of land claims and allegiance. Canada drafts recruits, forcing them to choose between military service or losing land. They return to Pennsylvania while others in Minnesota and the Dakotas join the exodus. A bank book shows a $260 deposit amid tighter Canadian banks.
Keosauqua Republican editor John W. Rowley exonerates the state executive council from high tax blame and condemns Van Buren county auditor Duckworth for an inexcusable error that boosted valuations by 2,181,001 and drained taxpayers by 825,000. He now links the issue to local office disclosures, a shift central to his gubernatorial bid against Geo. M. Clarke.
Insurance division receipts rose by 22 320.76 in 1913-14 over the prior period while taxes paid by Iowa firms increased to 1 149 458.15. Total taxes in 1919-14 reached 859 704.41 with examination fees of 80 803.21. Each company reimbursed the state for inspector expenses.
Charles A. Rawson, on behalf of the Republican state committee, shows a letter allegedly sent by Maurice Connolly under his frank. The envelope bears Connolly’s signature and the label House of Representatives Official Business Free, suggesting improper use of franking to praise the president and Democratic administration.
The Board of Control reports total inmate population as of Sept 1 at 9 379 with steady year to year increases. Insane count is 4 010 across four hospitals, prison totals include 576 at Fort Madison and 677 at Anamosa. Eldora boys 441, Mitchellville girls 151. August costs reached 7 - 190507. Also notes Forth Bridge traffic up 6 percent and Jupiter far larger than Earth yet denser by 300 times.
The piece assigns blame to Democratic legislators for the Capitol extension, detailing area figures 40.1 acres total with 34.32 acres purchased later, noting 85 percent already state owned. It cites joint committee actions March 1 and multiple floor proponents, and argues Republicans opposed only by a lone senator while Democrats controlled the expansion.
The Iowa railroad commission plans to curb Clifford Thorne authority to represent Iowa in the reopened interstate commerce commission advanced rate case. Thorne has clashed with commission members over his prior actions in opposing a 5 percent rate hike and may lose full Iowa powers though he assertscapacity to represent other Midwestern states.
Des Moines reports show treasurers of several school districts resisting the new loan rule that pays interest on deposits. Only one rural district treasurer remains in dispute as bankers cite credit restrictions. The state legal department is expected to ensure compliance while most districts benefit from the law.
Officials remind residents of a general registration every presidential year with the last in 1912. Registration lasts four years unless the voter changes precinct or town, then re registration is required. In person registration is mandatory and voting day absence affects eligibility.
The Iowa highway commission will publish a fall report detailing actual progress on state highways. It will include county by county data, showing extensive work toward a uniform state directed system and a durable road network. This year many counties built permanent culverts and small bridges for the first time.
William H. Smith, administrator of Matilda Smith's estate, challenges Sheriff Flemming's mileage charges in a final report of an estate case. He cites service dates to A J Sharp and W H Sharp, questions the 88.00 fee vs 140.00 expected, based on 60 miles at 5 cents per mile, and calls for voter scrutiny via the Decorah Journal.
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