Hell raiser committee to probe state house conduct in session
Investigation by the departmental affairs committee of house and senate into the conduct of state house members promises the first sensational developments of the current general assembly. The so called hell raiser has named members from Greene Marshall Page Harrison Delaware and other counties. Officials and department heads have been summoned for questioning as the financial side of department management is examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Moines
State House
House
Senate
General Assembly
Walter Anderson
Greene County
Ray P. Scott
Marshall County
H. J. Foskett
Page County
M. B. Pitt
Harrison County
H. C. White
Benton County
G,. & Banta
Delaware County
C. M. Dutcher
Johnson County
Charles Gilmore
Clay County
Willam Becker
Clayton County
H. 5. Berry
Monroe County
H. H. Dodd
Howard County
R. L. Rumley
Decatur County
W. C. Edson
Buena Vista County
J. S. Garber
Fieyd County
C. B. Santee
Blackhawk County
Killa
Witton
Joe Anderson
Winnebago
State Highway Commission
Boards of Supervisors
Anderson
Highway Commission
Temple of Justice
McClenahan Faces Ethics Scrutiny in State Office Probe
The state investigation targets P B McClenahan state superintendent of public instruction for allegedly charging a $50 fee to county teachers, using trip expenses for the state, and nepotism with his wife and two daughters employed in the office. Other officials are under scrutiny for travel costs and banking charter fees amid broader tax debate and a proposed coal tonnage tax to fund mining communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClenahan
McClenahen
Guilford Sumner
State Board of Health
W. L. Harding
Attormmey
H. M Hareer
Havnars
Russell Sage bills adoption reclassed as court proceedings
The Russell Sage Foundation backs two bills. One by Rep Weaver and Benator Whitware to make adoption a court proceeding, not a mere contract. The second by Rep O Donnell and Sen Horchem seeks a model small loan bill to curb usurious rates. Chiropractors push for a law to legalize practice in Iowa. their bill passed the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sage Foundation
Benator Whitware
House
O'Donnell
Senate
Horchem
Towa
Sen
Iowa Code Revision Fight Divides Medical Fraternity
The debate centers on a bill granting chiropractors legal standing in Iowa. Opponents from the medical fraternity resist, while supporters hope it will pass this time. Legislative focus shifts as code revision bills face likely postponement until after a constitutional convention.
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Ate
Price
House
Senate
Tne
Iowa
Wession
Governor Kendall Leads Scrappy Battle Over Board Nominee
Kendall pushes to reject Mrs. Snider of Davenport from the board of control and withholds another name, while bills to require a woman member gain traction. Senate backs Whitmore on school bonds interest and a labor lobby pushes for a nine hour day for women workers. Legislation on the constabulary and industrial court stalls, and road, education, and health measures face mixed prospects as adjournment looms.
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Kendall
Senate
Snider
Davenport
Board of Control
House
Whitmore
Holdoegel
Whitmers
Friends of
State House
State Constabulary
Kime Industriate Court
Iowa Fire Loss Reported At Six Million In 1920
Fire Marshal J A Tracy says Iowa fire losses for 1920 total 6 060 000 an increase of 200 000 over 1919. A long list of local items includes thefts at Oskaloosa a transfer of land near Crooks ton and drownings in Davenport. Also notes a 50 000 gift to Penn college and a court case against Wilson Rubber directors. The redistricting bill may be delayed in Congress affecting Iowa's plan.
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Penn College
Mary
Spencer
H. L. Spencer
Oskaloosa
William “Jimmy”Thomas, Jr
Dora Hoffman
Worthington
Henry Thomsen
George Miller
Davenport
Misalasippi
Herman. L. Vander Linden
Pella
Vander Linden
Wilson Rubber Company
Charles
Perry
Jack Bruce
Bruce
Washington
Congress
Iowa
Thirty-Ninth General Assembly
State Department of Geology
F. FE
Doxie
Charles City
Wycott
Wisconsin
United States Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Portuguese cabinet resigns in Lisbon
A busy roundup notes the Portuguese cabinet in Lisbon resigning. Also reported: Schwab meets Pope Benedict in Rome. a bank er Lippincott dies. a Saskatoon fire causes 500000 in damage. Indiana banking power tops 1 billion. a German American league delegation meets President elect Harding. two teachers found beaten to death near Cleveland. Pagosa Springs fire destroys 12 buildings. King George opens parliament. NY Central shops in Avis Pa to close. Chicago records a February heat record. Italy closes frontiers over Trieste sanitary concerns. Civil War veteran Steve Hunter dies. explosion in Eldorado and a train strike case in Chicago. U S labor board blocks wage changes at Erle railroad.
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Lisbon
Charles M. Schwab
Pope Benedict
Nceu
Rome
George T. Lippincott
Atlantic City
N. J
Cahill
Saskatoon
Sask
Indiana Banks and Trust Companies
State Bank
Indianapolis
Pagosa Springs
Colo
George
London
New York Central Railroad
Avis
Weater Bureau
Chicago
Europe
United States
Italy
Triest
Steve Hunter
Steve
Hiawatha
Kun
O'Garago
Eldorado
Lee Miller
Erle Railroad
United States Labor Board
Alexander Howat
Kansas Miners’ Union
Andrew Curran
Crawford County District Court
Pittsburg
Kaw
Wisconsin
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Senate
Vladivostok
Strauss
Navy Department
Saloonkeeper Sentenced for Contempt in Chicago
Louis Weiss owner of a saloon at 158 West Washington Street was sentenced to a year in the county jail and fined $1000 by Judge Landis for contempt of an injunction issued against his establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Louis Weiss
West Washington Street
Landis
The Markets History: Market Prices for Wheat and Livestock
Market report lists flour and wheat prices including hard spring, winter, and patent grades, various brand statements, and price ranges. It covers hay, onions, cattle with primes, good to choice steers, yearlings, and heifers, cows, veal calves. hogs with price tiers. mutton and lamb figures. and live poultry with per unit rates.
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St. Biper
Lac
Tanlac Revives Overland Park Farmer's Health and Weight
A Kansas farmer H W Boring reports Tanlac restored his health after two years of poor digestion backache and fatigue. He gained twenty pounds improved digestion no more catarrh nervousness or sleeplessness and now plans to keep Tanlac at home. Sold by leading druggists.
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H. W. Boring
Overland Park
Kaos
Adv
Scenery and comedy notes in The Beggar's Opera in New York
A report on The Beggar's Opera in New York emphasizes stage realism and 18th century research for sets, comparing it with Her Own Way. Mentions London crew, Akes at Clyde Fitch's work, and explains why scenery crossed the Atlantic. Also brief items on humor and snake facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Fitch
Advertising in Olden Days in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia Public Ledger note describes how Dock Street once served as a canal and how merchants valued printer's ink. The Pennsylvania Museum for display in Memorial Hall purchased a large collection of billheads cards newspapers and other advertising media. Businessmen used newspaper columns and highly decorated copper plate bill heads, with Philadelphia printers often creating original styles.
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Philadelpha
Dock Street
Pennsylvania Museum
Memorial Hall
England
Philadelphia
Phladelphia Public Ledger
Praise For Concert Participants In A Seemingly Gentle Exchange
An elderly minister praises most volunteers at a benefit concert with sincere compliments. When asked about Miss Slightly, he hesitates then beams and declares her intentions excellent and splendid, praising her performance.
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Das
Misa
Bit of Frost and a Proposal in Slvery Language
A quirky passage recalls a flirtation about a proposal in eager slang. Martha confirms the idea but says she stopped it. The dialogue hints at money driving men and their willingness to work for it.
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Mable
Percy
Martha
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