05 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1914
Page
1
Iowa public figures dispute Capitol extension logic as Hon. C. B. Algona cites court precedent and gubernatorial prompts dating to 1900. Rowley accuses lawmakers and Des Moines figures of influence while defenders stress legislative prerogatives and established funding levies through the 34th and 35th assemblies.
The annus Burns celebration in Emmetsburg Monday evening drew a large audience of Scots and citizens. Jessie Maclachlan delivered a rare voice, Jack McGuekis from St Paul sang humorous Scots ballads, Sinelsir boy dancers with a bagpiper impressed, Dr J. MacLeod of Armstrong chaired and spoke brief tribute to Burns. About twenty five locals attended.
The document challenges claims about tax raises and new state offices. It compares certified state valuation of about 713 thousand dollars, estimates tax effects under one mill or half mill rates, and disputes statements by Mr Rowley about valuation increases and number of new offices. It notes differences in counts of new offices and the creation of transportation and administrative roles, arguing for savings and uniform county methods.
The Reporter notes rumors of a saloon petition circulating in the county but finds no eye witnesses to verify it. It reports brewery men canvassing sentiment for or against saloons, with one claiming a $2000 effort and business people divided on the issue, some favoring an open saloon others opposed.
A Manly, Iowa boarding house proprietor was arrested and fined for serving young cats to guests as rabbits. He killed and dressed several kittens, served them under an assumed name, and the deception collapsed after a kitchen worker alerted others, leaving patrons very ill.
Sheriff Cullen has Avery and Lee Wallace in custody on a horse theft charge. The 19 January theft from Andrew Dreesch led to Everet Wallace taking the horse to Fort Dodge, where he was later shot by the sheriff during an escape attempt. His brothers were arrested in Kansas and released after his death hindered evidence collection. the Wallace family once lived in West Bend.
In a contest for official county paper status East South county chose Bancroft Register over Titanka Topic. The Bancroft publication claimed the official designation after a voting process raising questions about regional press influence and coverage scope.
Mrs Mary Boyle nee Sherlock died Saturday night after a long illness of dropsy. Funeral conducted Monday at the Catholic Church by Rev Kelly, burial in parish cemetery beside her brother Timothy. Survived by husband James P Boyle daughter, parents Mr and Mrs Pat Sherlock, and several siblings.
Burglars broke into the Bank of Luverne Wednesday night last week and stole about 250 in cash and 500 in stamps from the Luverne post office vault. They pried open a vault door but failed to access the safe. Three men seen nearby recently are not yet identified. The bank owner is recovering from a buggy accident.
Des Moines reports that Iowans oppose proposed freight rate hikes on glucose sugar salt and coffee. Protests filed with the interstate commerce commission note sensitivity to higher charges and set dates for hearings. Heavily contested points include coal shipments and regional impacts across des Moines and Dubuque.
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