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Newspaper
Inter County Journal
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
1
A Wisconsin banker from Belair, A.N. Bort, head of Modern Woodmen, initiates a suit against the failed McCutch bank. The action cites the institution’s collapse and alleges only partial restitution of deposits, about sixty cents on the dollar, fueling a broader dispute over losses.
The Great Western railway in Iowa plans a corn specials program starting in February under Professor Holden of Ames and the Iowa Grain Dealers association. Trains will carry three audio cars a diner and will stop forty minutes per stop. Routes may cover the Minneapolis St Louis Iowa Central Marion Kansas City Davenport Ottumwa and Milwaukee divisions with no ad hoc operation over restricted roads. The schedule remains to be finalized to ensure local attendance at stations where local organizations exist.
Des Moines January 6 legislators arriving in the city will weigh a plan to create an appellate court system in Iowa. The move aims to ease Supreme Court backlog by splitting appeals into a criminal and civil court of appeals, shortening case disposition times and reducing reliance on direct district to supreme court appeals. A bill proposing these provisions will be offered.
Des Moines January 9 Governor Cummins appeared before a joint legislative session and read his message. The hour and a half delivery focused on pass bill insurance legislation and primary election reform as the session opened. The governor’s address framed the year’s political issues and set the tone for debate. John Y Waters of Dewey suffered a severe accident after being kicked in the eye by a horse. His right eye was removed and his skull fractured, but his condition is improving and not considered fatal.
A legislative commission reports on unifying state education management under a single board of control with an executive committee. The plan, to be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate, would create a 15 member salaried board with limited partisan balance and a three member executive committee handling finances. The commission cites financial reform and stronger oversight as the main benefits, while noting educators broadly oppose a small salaried board.
Rockwell City reports describe Mrs. Josiah Pratt and Will Pershing accused of murdering Pratt by secretly administering poison. Testimony details show Pratt’s death in bed as Pratt’s wife allegedly smirked at her lover’s presence and counted his heartbeats while suspects allegedly conspired and secured the drug days earlier.
Miss Myra Bradbury of near Montezuma died after burns received when her skirts caught fire during brush burning on her father's farm. She ran and fanned flames as her clothing burned away, suffering four months before death.
Dunker for Old Soldiers in Des Moines on January 3 proposes asking the legislature for a go ahead appropriation to take as many Civil War veterans as possible to the dedication of town monuments at Vicksburg Shiloh Lookout Mountain and Andersonville. He believed an extremely deviate for the round trip could be secured. The dedication will take place in the spring.
New York January 6. The Armstrong Insurance Investigating Committee outlines chief reform goals for life insurance firms. Proposals include granting policy holders effective voice in company governance, full publicity of management, uniform audits, standard policy forms, and restricted deferred dividends. Calls to curb subsidiary controls, regulate corporate bonds, limit deposits or loans to moneyed firms, and subject director discretion to review. The report notes these are broad aims and details will take weeks with possible plan changes.
Columbus January 8 1911 Jos M Pattison sworn in as Ohio governor and urges lawmakers to avoid partisan legislation. He backs Brannock liquor limits, reform of Dow tax laws, and home rule for cities while stressing safeguards around state insurance policy. He ends with a quip about fools and swearing.
In Frankfort on January 4 Judge Thomas H Paynter of the Kentucky court of appeals was nominated on the first ballot in a joint caucus to select a Democratic candidate for United States senator to succeed J C Blowckbury. The nomination carries certainty of election as Democrats hold more than two thirds in both legislative chambers.
Paris reports a quieter mood over the Moroccan conference as officials credit Italy with Venosta leading the delegation. France eyes a special position in Morocco due to proximity and Algerian borders while Germany pushes for international control. British squadrons prepare near Cadiz in February.
In New York on January 7 Attorney General Herbert S Hadley of Missouri pressed questions at a Standard Oil inquiry. Henry H Rogers of New Jersey declined to answer on counsel advice about stock control in Waters-Pieres and related entities. Hadley said he would seek a New York supreme court ruling to force Rogers to answer or face contempt.
Washington January 9 Republican opposition to the joint statehood bill stiffens. The rules committee faces pressure over amendments while Speaker Cannon and administration allies push party discipline. Hamilton committee chairmen defer forecasts as pro and anti statehood factions clash over Oklahoma Indian Territory and the Arizona New Mexico admissions.
Senator La Follette is sworn in as a Wisconsin senator amid a notable moment in the Wisconsin Senate. Senator Spooner guides him to the desk and escorts him to a seat among Republican benches near the Democratic side, reflecting pre session tensions and newly formed arrangements.
Washington January 9 Representative Sheppard of Texas introduced a resolution calling for a joint Republican and Democratic committee to probe the expulsion of an American mother from White House offices by executive officials and staff as she sought an audience with the president. The measure was referred to the rules committee.
Wallington January 5 report notes railway officials pledge adherence amid a chaotic spell of cold and snow. Disruptions persist as lines face delays, with authorities urging crews to maintain safety protocols and resume services at the earliest feasible moment.
Jacob H. Schiff of Loeb & Co forecasts a possible financial panic unless currency elasticity is addressed. He backs a monetary plan tied to commercial paper rather than Treasury schemes, urging Chamber of Commerce action and a committee report while market traders react with widespread selling pressure and a sharp price drop.
New York January 6 William Rockefeller nephew of John Rockefeller attended the hearing before Frederick W Sanborn Missouri commissioner to take evidence in two Missouri suits against Standard Oil Company The state seeks to block Standard Oil India branch from doing business along the Ohio River and to prevent pooling and anti competitive practices The case targets elimination of rival firms Waters Merea Oil and Kowublie Oil from trade while claiming a pooling agreement restrains competition The report notes fugitives and military movements linked to the broader story but the core action concerns Standard Oil Company and its alleged interstate business practices
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