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Debate on Capitol building safety and state resources
A legislator describes structural cracks in the Capitol and related buildings, argues for urgent new facilities, and cites state revenue figures. He reviews available resources, delinquencies, and claims from audits, urging action despite opposition, and notes particular concerns about health and ventilation in the current halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Chamber
Supreme Court
Indiana
United States
Senate
Winneshick
Etn
Walnut Street
Capitol
Mahaska
Cutts
Benton
Traer
Polk County
Mahaska County
State
Cattell
Tenth General Assembly
Eleventh General Assembly
Dubuque County
Dyer
John A. Kasson
House of Representatives
Des Moines
Deak
Third Auditor’s Bureau
Arisi
Merrill
J. M. Dewey
Kasson
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Agricultural College
Independence
General Assembly
Benton County
Vinton
Mr. Traer
Wapelio
Dudley
Vinton Asylum
Virton
Mt. Pleasant