Sudden Death of Hon O Davidson Railway Commissioner
David son O Davidson prominent Iowa figure dies at home in Des Moines while preparing to take a train to Des Moines. He served as railway commissioner and previously headed the department of Towra. A Civil War veteran, he sustained a heart wound from a ball. Funeral held Friday afternoon in Iowa with G A R involvement.
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Davidson
Wae
Tiss
Dbl
Wis Moon
Tion
Lidl
Des Moines
C. Davidson
Iowa
Department of Towra
Gia
Home
Iaanidt
Tre
Bantoab
She G. A. RR
Murdered in His Office in Dubuque
Captain Lavale a Tawyer riddled with bullets was shot dead in his law office in Dubuque on Tuesday afternoon. A stranger fled toward the Mississippi River after a quarrel about his wife. Blacksmith Tack McCuay was arrested nearby. Lavale had been involved in a vote for attorney.
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We. OA
Lavale
WO. Lavale
Dubuque
Thera O
Kiranger
Ate Tormuy
Ehilband
Mississippi
Tack McCuay
Fle
Lavake
Meters Vote
Paes
Sioux City Bank Fails and Receiver Appointed
Siou x City Savings Basic is compelled to close its doors as a receiver is named. Deposits totaling about 809000 in the district are at risk. Cause cited: cashier K S Earbard was school district treasurer. a new treasurer was elected, hindering transfer of funds. Bank liabilities remain around 65000 with capital stock at 50000. Packing Company plans major improvements, doubling capacity and tearing down walls at the Sioux City plant starting last November.
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Sous City
Losiet
K. S. Eaibbard
Distriet
Gadahy Packing Company
Sioux City
T. A. Cudahy
County Livery Overcharges Ordered Refunded
Judge Wadiman in Webster City district court ruled about 300 dollars paid to the board of supervisors for livery hire was illegally drawn and must be refunded to the county. He said there was no dishonest intent, only a mistake to be corrected.
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Wadiman
Webster City
Board of Supervisors
Making a New Ritual in Des Moines Masons hear plan
A Des Moines gathering of the Lowa Masonic grand Todge includes Judge Granger Senator Trewin ex Senator Carpenter Albert Head and John Se roto to set a ritual for Wintington’s bird day observances by the lodges in Town.
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Lowa Masonic Grand ‘Todge
Judge Granger
Tle Supreme Court
Trewin
Carpenter
Albert Head
John Se
Roto
Helf
Des Moines
Wintington
Glenwood Trustee Wickham Charged With Misappropriation
Des Moines reports Wickham, trustee of Glenwood Institution for feeble minded children, accused of using his board treasurer role to siphon funds. Investigators say warrants were cashed, premiums pocketed, with totals near $1,000 plus discounts. Governor Shaw demands resignation as Glenwood residents press for action.
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Wickham
Des Moines
Gov. Shaw
I. Wickham
Glenwood Institution
Wielkhaw
Henly
Wick-ham
Bhaddy
Warrads
Wiekhan
Floud
City Auditor Skips Amid Shortage Allegations In Burlington
A troubled Burlington official confessed to a $3,900 shortage and headed to Obicawa to settle debts, while fears rise over a treasurer who died trusted with city funds. Authorities say bonds cover the loss. other town items include a Wellsburg bank opening, slot machines ban in Charles City, and a railway plan to Maple Lane.
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Mason
Doings at Des Moines show progress in legislature actions
The Iowa legislature met with strong focus on finance and governance as a public examiners board for treasurer books passed the house. Debate on Porter’s manufacturing bill surged over committee referrals and a speaker’s ruling, with the bill set for potential delay near adjournment.
Senate considers amendments as adjournment debated
In the senate the board of control reading continued and amendments for perfection of the bill were adopted. The house chose to adjourn March 2 and discussions lingered on when adjournment could occur. March 5 was named as the earliest practical adjournment date. A committee report authorized domestic spirits production, and the city’s special election to fund a lighting plant passed without opposition. The house approved an $80,000 appropriation for the Iowa exposition, with amendments debated before final passage by a 5 to 0 vote.
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Board of Control
Senate
Kanert
Young
Lee
Recompeendiefon
Dox Moines
House
Appropriations Committee
Lindsom
Iowa
Porter
Friends of the Appropriation
Session opens withSoldiers Home board dispute and ration cut vote
The opening session reports resolutions from A R posts at Shay City and Mastatine opposing placing the Soldiers Home under the board, and a purported act from a tomes meeting. The quartermaster spoke as ration cuts were announced. A central bill passed 62 to 16 after debate, with many named senators voting aye or nay.
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Senate
A. R
Shay City
Mastatine
Actuass
Tame
Carney
Board of Control
Board of Central Bil
Pauk
Otee
Ayessoyn
Berry
Boller
Carroll
Cheshire
Craig
Preet
Joniert
Mricsan
Mearal
Fined
Rank
Garst
Gorrel
Healy
Civotrt
Hospers
Hotehttins
Hurst
Jurkin
Kilburn
Lothrop
Lyons
Melntire
Mitchell
Perrin
Pussey
Ranek
Wilson
Young
Leesh
Nays
Bell
Dblanchard
Byers
Eaton
Marrinian
Wayward
Juwis
McArtini
Modlin
Palmer
Penrose
Coowin
Wallace
Delaware
Alexander
Gilbertson
Maltoy
Alulley
Iowa House Passes Frivolous Medical Practice Bill
The Iowa legislature debated a medical practice bill as the Senate approved a proposed amendment. The bill would require evidence of graduation from a recognized medical school after January 1, 1890 and set twenty six weeks of study divided across years. An amendment for osteopathy was proposed but not adopted. The board of control bill was sent to a special committee.
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Ent
Alexander
Senate
Beant Yeas
House
Iowa
Prentis
Funk
Ting
Board of Control
Niefert
Iowa Senate Defines Border of Iowa River Lands
The senate passed Senator Rolter's bill defining Iowa's western river boundary as the main channel center, settling land questions along the Missouri border. A minority report and speeches followed. a separate bill on soldiers' orphans support passed. tax and banking measures debated. Santee bill defeated after a lengthy House session ending with a viva voce substitution vote.
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Rriday
Senate
Rolter
Iowa
Missouri
Judiciary Committee
Tusey
Juntin
Waton
Rewin
Ellison
Ericson
Santee
Strrte
Ao Quelion
Whicl
Viva Voce
Notaven
Waterworks Bill Passes House With Few Dissenters
Saturday action in the legislature saw the waterworks measure for first class cities advance, appointing three trustees by the district court. The bill, already Senate cleared, targets Sinoux City and drew three votes against it. Senate debates touched on the Lewis substitute and journal corrections.
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Lothrop
District Court
House
Sinoux
Senate
Special Investigating Committee
Board of Control
Smith
Greene
Lewis
Trewin
Trawin
Cheshire
Beehive on Independence Courthouse Spire Stuns Locals
A beehive hangs on the courthouse spire in Independence, Missouri, bees building inside a large brass ball that carries honey dripping from a lightning rod. The report also notes a ton of oil recovered from a whale’s tongue.
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Independence
The Sunday School Lesson on Jesus Early Ministry
Reflections on the first quarter of Jesus life focusing on preparation for ministry. It covers John the Baptist’s influence, Jesus private years, baptism meaning, temptation, and three teaching groups including Disciples and the Sermon on the Mount. It notes opposition from scribes and Pharisees as Jesus travels Galilee.
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Peren
Luke
John
Trief
John the Baptist
Judea
Perea
Calilea
Kingdom of Heaven
Desna
Hin
Himsel
Nazareth
Saperianga
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Henry Metest
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Thull
Minstern Star Lodge
Meredith
Order of the Mastern Star
Ireton
Christian Citizenship League
Chariton
Glenwood
Wellsburg
Charles City
Daxter
Harrison County
Grant
Maple Lane
Sibley
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Muscntine
Poenbertas
Jene
Charles Ti Noy
Iowa Wesleyan University
MG Pleasaint
Henry D. Gates
Cherokea
Manchester
Jobo S. Thin
Anthon
Tata Elatas
Claude J. DeVoy
State Board of Charities and Corrections
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VTL Mart
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Minnesota State Board
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State Bankers’ Association
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West Fiberty
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Sutherland & Burman
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Potters Manufacturing Dht
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