Original Package Prohibition Ruling Sparks National Debate
The Iowa case upholding seizure of sealed kegs and the U S Supreme Court reversal holding liquor may be shipped into a prohibition state from another state in the original package. The dissent argues state police power should regulate intoxicants and Congress cannot override state laws. The decision shifts the prohibition issue to Congress and may affect Iowa politics and a Democratic advantage.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Supreme Court of Iowa
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Gray
Harlan and
Brewer
Illinois
Toe
Wilson
Wool tariff insights for farmers under McKinley bill
A Boston and Philadelphia wool firm cites its May 1 circular to argue the McKinley tariff will raise duties on wool only slightly. The piece notes limited price impact on producers, potential shifts to domestic production, and the risk of foreign wool prices falling if European demand drops.
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Justice
Bdateman, & Co
Boston
Philadelphia
America
Congress
Supreme Court shift endangers prohibition in Iowa
The Marengo Republican notes the supreme court decision weakens prohibition, shifting focus to federal regulation of interstate commerce. It criticizes Iowa for relying on imports while banning domestic production, urging national action as the only path to meaningful temperance policy.
Governor Boies Views Prohibition in National Policy Debate
Governor Boies tells Des Moines Leader that the prohibition issue may move to national politics as states with prohibitory laws face a shift. He predicts wider open traffic, reduced secrecy, and calls for national legislation to curb intoxicants from outside. Democrats and anti prohibition Republicans back the shift, while some Republicans fear platform changes.
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Des Moines
Boies
Congress
United States
Court Spoils Campaign Scheme Sparking New Congressional Battle
A United States court derailments plans to make the campaign a party issue, forcing the forthcoming congressional struggle to resemble the recent political clash with party lines blurred and strategies reset.
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Paign
United States Court
Des Moines pension office chief retires after record service
On May 1 Captain C S Lake retires as pension emissioner at Des Moines. his successor Captain Marine takes charge. The Des Moines office handles large sums yearly with quarterly checks. Lake streamlined the process, ensuring most veterans receive checks within three to six days after payment date, while maintaining solid records and organizational discipline. He retires respected by old soldiers and many state leaders.
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C. S. Lake
United States Pension Office
Des Moines
Marine
West
Captain Lake
Pension
Local Tax Valuations by Township Across County
Auditor Hackney reports township assessments detailing polls, livestock values, merchandise and money credits. Locust Grove Fairfield Lockridge Cedar Liberty Buchanan Round Prairie list cattle horses mules sheep swine vehicles and total valuations with taxable property figures and credits.
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Polk Township
Batavia
Locust Grove Township
Fairfield
Lockridge
Cedar Township
Liberty
Buchanan Township
Round Prairie Township
Death of Mrs Catherine Wagner Ends Long Illness
Mrs Catherine Steele Wagner, wife of Jacob Wagner of this city, died May 2 after four months of severe illness. Born 1825, she moved from Jefferson County, Indiana to this state in 1866 and had seven children, six surviving. Funeral held at her Second South Street home with Dr Z Magill of the Presbyterian church officiating.
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Mirs
Catherine Ond
Catherine Wagner
Jacob Wagner
Catherine Steele Wagner
Joseph and
Mary Steele
Jefferson County
Indiana
Clad Wagner
J. 2
Winger
Second South Street
Mondave May Oat Easgn
Z. Magill
The
Presbyterian Church
Grain and Live Stock Prices From Local Market
A cluttered price list shows winter wheat corn oats timothy clover rye buckwheat hay and other grains with per bushel and per ton figures. Livestock quotes include cattle feeders stockers hogs sheep and provisions with varied prices and delivery terms.
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New York
Frank Thomas & Co., Publishers
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Hackney
Nelson Smith
Leggett
Messrs. Love
Lyon
McJuikin
Sawyers
Murray
W.J. Leonard
Keota
Joe Barclay
Daltimore
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Haker
Fannie Baker
A.I. McLane
McLane
Kate Manatery
Messrs. J. Postubbs & Sons
B. P. Melis
Ry Pheamill
Centerville
Blackhawhk
Plackhawk
Ile
Tle
Priday Tsoupours Messrs
Stubbs & Sons
Blackhawk
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France
Tleod
Salina
Anna Loyston
Fauirfield
Castello
T. B
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Corydon
H.C. Allender
Henry Anderor Bewan
Brighton
Carpenter Horse
Dick Oulesby
Davin
Brookville
J. A. Charles
Pleasant Plain
Blackhawk Township
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Pweney
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Stanley
Hitt
N.B
Dr Cronin
Longnecker
Webster
Mark ‘Pwain
W. J. Smith
Tite Publisilers
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Berg
Tev
Pierce
Chicago
Soan
Tivcensores Clarke & Jtunkines Drug Store
John V. Carpenter
Darlington
Calbat Vierce’s
Palafield Markets
Carrin
Hoas
Fuoun
Connersville
Blosburg
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