Congress in Briefs: Senate Debates Cuba and Spain
Washington reports detail Senate debates over Cuba independence and Spain. Chandler and Allen address loyalty and anti Spanish sentiment while the navy bill advances despite Cannon opposition. House speakers push for peace and Cuban independence as tensions rise with Cuba and Spain in focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Chandler
Frye
Allen
Spain
Johnson
Indiana
Bailey
Grosvenor
Sesson
Danish West India Islands
House
Cannon
Appropriations Committee
de Armand
Cuba
Perkins
California
Maine
Clay
Georgia
Mantle
Rawlins
Utah
Congress
Steele
Iowa legislative changes widen duties and penalties across codes
The document lists numerous proposed amendments and acts in Iowa law covering building and loan contracts, railway liability, police matrons, public contracts, sale of perishable seized property, shorthand notes in trials, legalizing corporate acknowledgments, fire department funding, inauguration expenses, thistle destruction, school district boundaries, foreign wills conveyances, oil inspector appointments, agricultural society subsidies, mine safety, game and fish regulations, bond redemption, road laws, licensing, and city powers including weed control and plumbing inspections.
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Finch
Trewin
Hespers
McArthur
Young of Lee
Carroll
State Board of Health
Berry
A. T. Birchard
Carney
Lothrop
W. M. Desmond
McGinn
Clinton County
Twelfth Judicial District
Eaton
Bowen
Eighteenth Judicial District
H. F
Dows
Dickins
Board of Trustees of Agricultural College
Board of Trustees
the Agricultural College
Railway Commissioners
Iowa
General Assembly
Potter
Bird
Secretary of State
Pottee
Barrett
Carr
Reform School
General Strike of Miners on Monongahela Sparks Labor Turmoil
Along the Monongahela in Pittsburg on April 5, a general coal mine strike looms with about 10,000 miners likely to walk out. 2,000 have already struck. 3,000 more expected to quit today. A monster meeting at West Elizabeth tomorrow could cement a widespread stoppage, as operators reject the interstate agreement.
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McArthur
McIntire
Boards of Supervisors
Township Trustees
Board of Supervisors
Finch
Pittsburg
Monongahela River
United Mine Workers’ Association
Chicago
West Elizabeth
Cost of Iowa Special Session Report
Des Moines reports the general assembly passed ninety seven bills not including appropriation bills five joint resolutions and several legalization acts. It appropriated by state institutions extraordinary expenses general purposes and support bills totaling 140 751 87 for the session.
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Iowa
Des Moines
General Assembly
Assembly
Stamp Prepayment Law Sparked By Low Usage in 1847
Stamp adoption began in August 1847 but gained little use, prompting a 1855 law requiring prepayment of postage. At that time only about one in twelve letters bore a stamp. Now post offices sell 4,000,000,000 stamps and postal items yearly, worth $75,000,000.
Insurance premium practice for travelers to Canada and U S
Several English accident insurers add an extra premium when policy holders travel to Canada or the United States. This surcharge affects coverage levels and overall trip costs for travelers seeking cross border protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Iowa Legislative Amendments Almanac Highlights
Summary of proposed statutory changes including state board of health supplies and furniture provisions, renaming Iowa Soldiers' Orphans' Home, admission rules for destitute children, age extensions to 16, state liability shifts to counties, teacher didactics exam requirement, Missouri River court jurisdiction, enhanced habitual criminal penalties, and a lower interest rate for state warrants. Concludes next week.
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Secretary of State
State Board of Health
Emmett
Hayward
Orphans’ Home
Iowa
Board of Trustees of
McIntire
Missouri River
Balter
Supreme Court of the United States
Ellison
Ericson
Iowa Exposition Commission Mobilizes 30,000 for State Exhibit
Secretary Chase reports Cedar Rapids Iowa letter confirms about 5,000 of the 10,000 preliminary appropriation remains and 25,000 new funds bring the total to 30,000 for the state exhibit. Architects work on plans and bids for the state building will be sought within about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omana
Iowa Exposition Committee
Chase
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Commission
State Building
Interstate Sheriffs' Association to Meet in Council Bluffs
The Interstate Sheriffs' association schedules its next gathering for June 21 to 23 in Council Bluffs. Secretary Treasurer W O Davenport reports 240 members after sixty new names since Omaha meeting, and officers for 1848 include President J E Stout Des Moines and First Vice President J J Trompen Lincoln.
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Interstate Sheriffs’ Association
Sioux Orry
Council Bluffs
W. ©. Davenport
Woodbury County
Omaha
J. E. Stout
Des Moines
J. J. Trompen
Lincoln
W. O. Davenport
Sioux City
Cost of Iowa's Legislature In 52 Day Session
Des Moines April 4 The recent 52 day legislature session cost the state about 141000 dollars It made appropriations totaling around 500000 dollars plus a war appropriation of 500000 dollars 50000 for contingencies and normal statutory appropriations that recur each year without re enactment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moinis
Petition Urges Stocking Iowa River Above Dam With Fishes
Residents of Marshalltown Iowa sign a petition to the state fish commissioner urging stocking of the Iowa River at Marshalltown especially above the dam with trout crappies wall eyed pike and black bass. The river has had no attention for about 20 years.
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Marshalltown
Iowa River
Diamond theft losses in South Africa exceed one million pounds
South Africa diamond mining firms estimate annual losses from theft at £1,000,000 with about half recovered. The figures reflect ongoing security challenges in the diamond industry and underscore the scale of illicit activity affecting production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Dr J W Bean Practices In Fairfield Iowa
Dr J W Bean of Fairfield Iowa advertises specialization in surgery and diseases of pelvic viscera and nasal throat disorders. Office located over the post office via outside stairway.
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Briep
Wash
Ington
Savings and Loan
Hobart
Edwards
State Board of Medical Examiners
Prentis
Cheshire
Hurst
Mullan
Reynolds
Ray
Penick
Nolan
Junkin
Monongahela
Ayer
E. R. Wildey
Philadelphia
Commission AT Work
J. W. Bean, M.D
Fairfield
B. N. Gantz, M.D
Harrison & Ball
Calvin Snook
D. G. Higley
W. Fordyce, M.D
Fairfield, Iowa
Risk & Hufstedler’s
Court Street
R. C. Sayers, D.V.M
Gordon’s Livery Barn
E. G. Grove, M.D
Monfort Building
Savings Bank
Frank Fourt
South Side Drug Store
J. B. Monfort
Fairfield, Lowa
Harris & Cuddy
Aew
South Side Square
T. L. James
Kerrick
E. R. Smith
North Side Park
M. A. McCorp
I. H. Tomlinson
Southeast Corner Park
Jefferson County
Postoffice
H. C. Raney
E. F. Simmons
Raney & Simmons
Beil’s Rocery
Northwest Corner Square
Owa
First National Bank
Park
Parsons College
Aniel E. Jerkins
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