Washington Notes Point to Likely Extra Session
Washington briefs discuss a possible extra session of Congress. Taft sent a new treaty text with Japan aimed at immigration restrictions, Arizona statehood is delayed due to counting February 9 votes, and the ocean mail subsidy bill advances with trans Pacific lines omitted. The Bufford cargo to China is only a quarter complete, Red Cross appeals for aid, Cadet Taylor for Omaha customs post is before the Senate, and Rep Dawson declines the White House post to return to Iowa.
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Congress
Japan
Senate
Taft
Arizona
Washington
House Committee On Post Offices
South America
China
Bufford
Red Cross
Cadet Taylor
Omaha
Secretary of the Treasury
Victor Rosewater
Alfred F. Dawson
Davenport
Dawson
First National Bank of
Iowa
Senate Rejects Trade Pact. House Approves Subsidy Bill
Senate fails to ratify the new Japanese trade treaty while a House committee orders favorable report on the ocean mail subsidy measure. Glenn Curtiss flies a seaplane at San Diego, battleships are funded, and a wave of political and local incidents fill the page.
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House
Glenn Curtiss
San Diego
Cal
National House
Gould Group
Baton Rouge
United States District Court
Chicago
Kansas
Donaldsonville
Bill Nye
Washington
North Carolina
Nye Memorial Association
North Desco Secenciation
Parole Powers Expanded for First Offenders in Senate Bill
Des Moines report notes a Sullivan bill passed by the Senate allowing trial judges to parole first offenders aged 16 to 25, excluding treason murder rape or arson convictions. Judges may revoke parole anytime. Other Senate actions include bid advertising for bridge work and venue rules for suits against bonds and surety firms with regional options.
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Des Moines
Sullivan
Senate
Wilson
O’connor
Vond and Surety
Senate Acts on Pension Bill and Foreign Affairs
The senate added 72000 to the house pension bill and the senate committee on foreign relations urged ratification of the Japan treaty. A rivers and harbors bill conferees agreed, a new house rule curbed filibusters, and other moves touched tariffs, subsidies, and nominations across Congress.
Democrats Seek Extra Session and Progressive Push
In a series of political notes, Democrats in the house urge a presidential call for an extra session. Samuel Gompers urges a progressive labor party soon. Taft nominates Cadet Taylor as surveyor of customs in Omaha. Helen Taft attends Baltimore season’s finale. Roosevelt reiterates support for progressive legislation in Chicago. Lorimer defends his Illinois senate election legality. Norton cites waste at Washington. German royals leave China visit. Bryan and Moore join a five member Press Brotherhood of America committee.
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Samuel Gompers
Taft
Cadet Taylor
Omaha
Helen Taft
Baltimore
Chicago
Theodore Rooosevelt
Lorimer
Illnois
Norton
Washington
Frederick
William
Germany
China
William Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Mooore
Cedarids
Committee of the Press
Brotherhood of America
Representative Shankland Proposes Mine Bathhouse Bill
Representative Shankland introduces a house bill requiring mine owners and other employers to provide sanitary bathhouses and dressing rooms when petitioned by twenty workers. The measure imposes a heavy fine for violations.
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Shankland
Pol County
Two Trains on Every Line Bill Sparks Rail Debate
Representative Penn of Fremont county proposes a house bill requiring all railroads to run at least two passenger trains each direction every twenty four hours on all lines. Senator Dunnegan follows with a similar senate bill.
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Penn
Fremont County
Dunnegan
Senate
Child Chauffeurs Barred by Iowa Regulation Bill
Iowa lawmakers plan to ban youth under 18 from chauffeuring as part of an automobile regulation bill. The measure targets both boys and girls and aims to tighten traffic safety and licensing provisions.
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Iowa
General Assembly
May Be Able to Buy A Drink But Bill Sets Limits
The article notes hope for a man whose friend might buy him a drink while Representative Moore moves an anti drink-treat bill to the bottom of the house calendar at Moore's request. The filing suggests legislative action on social drinking norms.
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Moore
House Bills Move Through Legislature
H. F. No. 290 by Milton Cedar requests to bar disposal of law or criminal cases on mere technicalities. H. F. No. 291 funds printing and distribution of supreme court opinions at 1.50. H. F. No. 366 by Ritter Des Moines bans loaning of state and county funds by treasurers and requires county depositories chosen by supervisors.
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Milton of
Cedar
Supreme Court
Ritter
Des Moines
State food inspection bill advances through senate committee
Des Moines reports that Senator Balkema’s sweeping food supervision bill gains Senate Public Health Committee approval. The measure would authorize state inspection of all food producing shops and set sanitary rules to protect workers and eliminate filth, with support from major food manufacturers.
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Des Moines
Balkema
Senate Public Health Committee
State Food and Dairy Department
Barney
Thirteen Hour Saloon Day Bill Introduced by Jacobson
A thirteen hour saloon day bill presented by Representative Jacobson was endorsed by the committee on the suppression of intemperance. The measure would shorten the saloon day by two hours, allowing bars to open only from a.m. to p.m. Women Will Stick Until They Win. Two Boone suffrage women will attend daily in the legislative gallery until the joint resolution on women's suffrage is voted on or defeated.
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Bauman
van Buren
Jacobson
Committee On the Suppression
Boone
Crist Urges Women Suffrage in Iowa Legislature
A joint resolution recommending women suffrage in Iowa was presented in the house by Representative Crist of Clark and introduced in the senate by Senator Allen.
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Crist
Iowa
House
Representative Crist
Clark
Senate
Senator Allen
Pharmacy Board Bill Is Killed In House Vote
The house defeated Representative Shane's bill to create a central pharmacy board by a 39 to 36 vote. The debate referenced consolidating board duties. A separate measure proposed $10,000 for a state normal school linked to Tabor College in Fremont County with $810,000 for school funding noted.
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Pharmacy Board
House
Shane
Penn of Fremont
Tabor College
Fremont County
Legislature Notes Highlights Defeated Suffrage and Voted Bills
The woman suffrage resolution failed in the house by five votes. A breather recess runs to March 7. A bill to move June primaries to Monday was filed by Rep Hutchins. Senate favors a bill requiring poles along highways be set near fences. H. F. No. 297 prevents moving county seats after forty years without a 50 percent vote. The anti treating bill passes the house 67 to 19, prohibiting buying drinks for others and bartenders from treating.
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General Assembly
Representative Hutchins
Kossuth
Senate
Eull
Howard
Bull
O’connor
Moore of
Linn
Five Mile Limit Question Dies in House
Des Moines reports suggest wets in the Iowa legislature have effectively killed the five mile limit issue in the house. Two suppression bills faced postponement votes with a tied result. Opponents cite Rule 28 saying a postponed question cannot be acted on again, while supporters claim one bill may still advance.
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Des Moines
House of Representatives
House Committee On the
George
House
Suspension of grain rate hikes by Rock Island Railway
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed rate increases for grain, grain products, and seeds by the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific and other western railroads from March 1 to July 1, 1911. Tariffs had been filed for higher rates between western and northwestern points, with a likely decision on reasonableness by July 1.
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Washington, D. C
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
West
Northwest
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western and Northwestern
Rock Island
Elected Iowa Miners Head Prepares for Convention
Unofficial figures favor W H Rodgers of Ottumwa for president of the Iowa Mine Workers to succeed John P White. Frank Cameron of Oskaloosa appears re-elected as secretary by a similar large margin. Official results to be announced at Des Moines convention March 9.
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Oskaloosa
W. H. Rodgers
Ottumwa
Iowa Mine Workers
John P. White
Frank Cameron
Des Moines
Ex Legislator Killed Crossing Iowa Rail Line
R W Hollenbeak ex state legislator and leading Adair county farmer was instantly killed in Casey Iowa when struck by the Rock Island Flyer as he crossed the track driving a buggy. His body lay on the pilot for a quarter mile while the buggy was demolished. He served in the Thirtieth and Thirty first general assemblies between 1903 and 1907.
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Casey
R. W. Hollenbeak
Rock Island
Adair County
Editorial group selects Red Oak as next meeting site
Red Oak on February 28 was chosen as the next meeting place of the Western State Editorial association. Council Bluffs previously hosted the meeting where C. W. Marvin of Shenandoah was named president.
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Red Oak
Western State Editorial Association
Council Bluffs
C. W. Marvin
Shenandoah
Young to Speak on Reciprocity in Senate Session
Washington Feb 28 Senator Young announced he will address the senate this afternoon on the Canadian reciprocity treaty and press for a vote. He also backs the Sulloway pension bill with active support.
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Young
Washington, D. C
Senator Young
Senate
Lumtermen Will Meet in Pubucue Banquet
The Northeast Iowa Lumbersmen's Association plans its annual banquet in Pubucue on February 28, featuring members from the lumber industry and discussions on regional timber issues.
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Pubucue
Iowa
Lumbrmen's Association
Free $3.50 Kidney Cure Recipe Promises Quick Recovery
A Detroit physician offers a free home remedy for weak kidneys and bladder issues via mail from Dr. A. E. Robinson. The ad claims fast relief from pain and weakness, touts harmless ingredients, and promises home use with a mailed copy. It also includes unrelated lines about other products and a stray note about bromine cough cures.
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A. E. Robinson
K-255
Luck Building
Detroit
Mich
Allen's Foot-Ease Ad Promotes Comfort In Shoes
An advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder claims it makes feet feel easy and comfortable and walking a delight. It warns to refuse substitutes and offers a free trial package by mailing to Allen S. Olmstead, LeRoy, N.Y.
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Allen
Allen S.olmstead
Leroy,n
Toe playing pianist note stirs playful boast
A witty exchange compares a toe pianist to a toddler with surprising talent. The remark shifts from admiration to humor as a parent quips about an eighteen month old capable of unusual dexterity.
Ellen Terry Accepts Founders Medal and Hoarsely Delivers Speech
Ellen Terry received a Founders' gold medal at the New Theater in New York for her services to dramatic art. Unable to speak clearly due to hoarseness she shared a joke about a parrot bought for its supposed fluency that turned out to be dumb and unable to talk.
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Ellen Terry
New Theater
New York
Mothers switch from coffee to Postum to aid milk supply
A Kansas City mother describes years of coffee use harming her health and baby’s digestion. After quitting coffee and trying tea and cocoa, she adopted Postum and saw improved milk flow, better health for both, and her husband's relief from dyspepsia. She urges others to choose Postum, with the sales pitch about The Road to Wellville.
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Kansas City
Postum
Baby
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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