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Newspaper
Inter County Journal
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1906
Page
3
A jumble of observations on women, invention, travel, and culture from 1905 era columns. Topics range from new women ideals and Chicago child prodigies to Chinese invention myths, food trends, and railway expansion. Notable names appear in passing amid broad social commentary.
Des Moines reports Former Governor William Larrabee honored by Iowa Legislature on his 74th birthday with joint session remarks by former Gov. Jackson and Gov. Cummins. Larrabee urged abolition of free railroad passes and endorsed local rail rate regulation model. He proposed a state sanatorium for consumptives and action to close saloons, calling for stronger support for education.
Des Moines January 20 Representative J Jundi of Tama county proposed a concurrent resolution to place lobbyists under surveillance and limit their time in the capital. The plan would require lobbyists to reveal their whereabouts to the chief executive and restrict their appearances to a single session before committees. The measure drew opposition from Representative Temple and was laid over under the rules for further consideration.
Oskaloosa January 21 Under the supervision of Deputy Revenue Collector Boor of Burlington the machinery in the only distillery in Iowa was set to motion on Saturday. The first run was 3 000 gallons of wash and the stills will be started today. William Lindsey has been appointed gauger. The distillery is owned by Charles Hoover and grew from an old plant run by his father. It represents a 50 000 investment and is described as very complete. Cattle will be traded in connection with the distillery.
Rockwell City January 18 Jennole Pratt on trial for the murder of her husband last June fainted yesterday morning as Senator Tou Healy spoke during his argument accusing her of a foul crime in Jawa. Her face grew pale and she sank to the floor before being carried to the anteroom.
Rockwall January 19 jury in the Cyrus Pratt case failed to reach a verdict at 4 yesterday afternoon with 10 for acquittal and 2 for conviction. Mrs. Pratt, seated near Attorney Parsons, appeared nervous as the jury was discharged. County Attorney Hutchinson hinted retrial or dismissal possible, while the state weighs pursuing William Parsing for alleged complicity.
Sioux City mass meeting at the court house urged George D. Perkins editor of the Sioux City Journal to seek the Republican nomination for governor. Perkins accepted, pledging harmony and a square deal, age 85, with editorial confirmation of his candidacy and wide support from local leaders.
Lucile Fleischman a three-year-old girl died instantly after playing with a small rifle at home. Pauline Marcus, a neighbor, tried to take the weapon but the child refused to part with it. The coroner reported the bullet struck the left breast and entered the heart. no inquest was needed. Burial followed under Jewish custom.
Mason City reports six horses burned last night at the Driving Park stable including Leaflet, two year old colt of Ed Hickock with a 2:26 record. The cause of the fire is unknown.
Vort Dodge, Jan. 21 The 10 year old son of L BE Blake sustained internal injuries while coasting and his life is despaired of. The accident is one of the most serious of winter casualties in the region. He struck a bob sled in swift descent, was unconscious for over an hour, and rescue efforts continued through the night to save him.
Des Moines reports from Jan 17 to 22 detail Iowa Senate and House activities. Measures include penalties for wife desertion, alcohol sale proximity limits, bank and savings fund investments, and updates to election and insurance laws. Officials discuss Jamestown exposition speech, lobbyist restrictions, and the Youde Whitmer contest seating. A Colorado-style census dispute and normal school salary critique are noted alongside a Major Byers prison escape exhibit. The dense chronicle lists numerous proposed bills, committee actions, and court rulings across Des Moines and state institutions.
Fragmented report from Washington describes a halted push for a congressional inquiry into an incident involving Captain Hulls slater and the New Willard injuries. It notes Senate and White House friction, mixed signals on Dolliver and Hepburn bills, and Porto Rico insular affairs with calls for reform and native representation.
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