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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
2
A sweeping colonial and domestic agenda unfolds as Roosevelt comments on suffrage, Taft shows support for New Mexico statehood, and party leaders in the House and Senate maneuver for control. Foreign tensions rise in Persia and Ireland while U S rail and tariff matters, Cuba and Haiti events, and a broad array of political figures shape the week.
Nebraska supreme court decides Judge Vinsonhaler is entitled to fees for performing a marriage ceremony while county judge of Douglas county. Four new supreme court judges named: Jacob Fawcett Omaha, W B Rose Sin ega, Jesse I Root Plattsmouth, J J Sullivan Columbus. William L. Clore wins corn show prizes and arrives in Omaha for exhibition.
The Washington House of Representatives met for the second session of the Sixfield congress and adjourned after paying memory to several members and Senator Allison who died during recess. Galleries filled, lawmakers greeted each other as Cannon Sherman and Champ Clark attended. The major action was consent for the Ways and Means Committee to subpoena witnesses and request books and papers in tariff hearings. A death of Senator William B. Allison was noted with resolutions of sorrow. The Senate adjourned after fifteen minutes in memory of the deceased.
The National Exchange in Springfield, one of the citys largest banks, closed Monday morning by order of examiner J. T. Torrback. A pasted notice announced the closure as directed by the examiner. Taft and officials depart Hot Springs as the president elect plans a New York dinner with North Carolina society after a week in Washington.
Rotterdam newspapers report that a Dutch warship demonstration off Venezuela is intended to seize Venezuelan gunboats and scout vessels and to halt transport of troops and contraband trade with Curacao.
The commissioner of Indian affairs F E B Leupp submitted to the House a report naming a nonreservation Indian school as no longer valuable to the Indian service. Secretary Cortelyou announced Panama Canal bonds sold at an average price near 102.488 per hundred, with bids varying and a large portion rejected. Chicago Board of Trade members will travel to the National Corn Exposition in Omaha aboard a chartered train leaving December 6 and arriving December 15.
Washington reports Gov Cummins of Town not sworn in as senator Monday. Vermont’s Page took oath, but Iowa's successor washeld back due to senatorial courtesy after a death announcement. Cummins will be sworn in Tuesday at noon.
Attorney General Bonaparte and Secretary Garfield, with the president and Vespasian Warner, push hearings on numerous cases. Garfield and the justice department coordinate to prosecute many individuals, including Governor Haskell of Oklahoma, charged with securing Indian lands in violation.
Senator elect Cymenilus spoke in the special session, thanking the Republican nominators and the General Assembly for his election to the U S Senate. He pledged to honor the trust placed in him, to avoid malice, and to work diligently in the new field, seeking the approval of his colleagues and supporters.
Iowa lawmakers debate a possible law to curb discriminatory rates in telephony as independent telephone interests push for uniform pricing. The Thirty-third General Assembly convenes January 11 in Des Moines with Republicans holding majorities in both houses.
Real estate fires and losses in Mason City as Thomas Nan ton’s farm home suffers total destruction. Charles Knox contemplates self harm amid drinking issues. Des Moines grows to 104000 per R L Polk. Calf rescue near Lake City and a long stolen treasure recovered in a tin box. Treasury site picked for Mars building at the Plymouth Brewing lot price 3000. Governor Warren Garst to speak at Oniata Corn exposition. Carroll Herald reports on First National Bank closure and depositor prospects. Cadet candidates named for Annapolis exams. Marty Thompson claims Iowa corn husking title with long hours. Ice history notes at Clear Lake around Thanksgiving. Unidentified man found near Mason City. Hartley Lanark goods owner named. Burlington leads mail by auto. state auto money approved. Missing Justice Weaver’s son located in Navy. aid sought to answer indictments. Standing Rock Agency land opening eyed. legislature to debate agri schools funding. Fifteen thousand damages awarded in Muscatine assault case. Governor candidate tallies show Carroll leading White. Pierce may join state auditor’s office. Bleakly term noted.
The Canton riverfront hosts vast fleets of Tankia boats serving as floating homes for millions, with 40,000 to 85,000 crafts crowded along the river. Densely packed dwellings include gardens, kitchens, and animal pens, while flower and sower boats entertain visitors with concerts and gambling, illustrating stark urban contrasts.
Government engineers report a dam across the Nazas river near Torreon with a $6,000,000 cost. The project aims to supply irrigation to the cotton region and boost hydroelectric manufacturing. The dam would create a large storage reservoir to stabilize water supply. The site is in the San Fernandez canyon and a three-year construction period is planned.
An archaic note explains an electric spark as the Uptetinus effect produced when a wholden disruptive electrical discharge occurs between two charged conde.
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