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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
2
State Superintendent R C Barrett issues a circular to county superintendents urging cooperation with the department, addressing fall in school attendance and promoting library work. He announces examination question lists for February to October to unify work and stresses school visitation, institutes, reading circles, meetings, and related duties.
Des Moines January 14 Representative Payne presided at the Republican caucus here The officers and employes named by acclamation include Chief Clerk Rush Benedict First Assistant J C Crockett Second Assistant John A Cook Engrossing Clerk Mrs M C Heist Enrolling Clerk Miss Emma Wheeler Journal Clerks Harry E Griffin Ford Howell Assistant Postmistress Hester Runyan Bill Clerk Bessie Conger Fire Clerk C F Schell Sergeant at Arms Charles W Reynolds Chief Doorkeeper F B Lewis and others from several counties.
DES MOINES Jan 14 The senate caucus selected chief positions including Secretary G A Newman Cedar Falls First Assistant S D Alexander Madison Second Assistant H C Lounsberry Marshalltown Engrossing Clerk Lois M Rigby Davenport Enrolling Clerk Ella Christie Oskaloosa Bill Clerk Kate Shelley Boone File Clerk W E Griswold Ihe dependence Journal Clerks Cecil Dixon Fort Dodge John Connally Des Moines Sergeant at Arms E Collinga Gerner Chief Doorkeeper J H Serene Lansing Postmistress Edith Leffingwell Glidden
Des Moines reports that after the Shaw banquet Thursday night game wardens began prosecution of John Meyers a butcher accused of furnishing the quail. It is alleged that 400 quail were served in violation of Iowa law. Meyers was arrested and twenty one quail were seized at his business.
Col A Moore of Davis county, aged eighty, arrives for the Twenty-ninth general assembly. The veteran legislator, born December 16, 1821 in Indiana, recalls a long career from IndianaHouse service in 1850 51 to Iowa Senate terms, postmaster roles, farm life, and Civil War service ending as a colonel. He remains in robust health and upbeat, crediting a sunny temper.
Des Moines reports a likely bill this winter to reform city and township assessors. The plan would establish fixed salaries for city assessors, not less than 1500 dollars in Des Moines, and fund deputies with pay tied to city population. Polk county representatives advocate the change, aiming to place the office on a salary basis in cities above 5,000 inhabitants.
Ja 11 Iowa date set for the annual shoot of the Iowa State Sportsmen's Association in Ottumwa May 20 21 and 22 under Ottumwa club auspices. Plans include a diamond medal and the largest prize list ever offered with many prominent shooters already planning to attend.
A young woman traveling with a male companion swindled Burlington businessmen last summer with bogus checks. She was arrested and sentenced in Springheld Missouri after a second conviction and will be sent to Springfield, Illinois.
George Sabine, an escaped convict sought in Minnesota, was captured in Atlantic City by Marshal Yerbush after Prison Agent Whit HerbE St. Paul informed of a letter at St. Croix Palace. The arrest followed the letter delivery and Sabine was held for instruction by the wittuor ties.
The Interstate Commerce Commission arrives from Chicago to probe eastbound grain rates from Kansas City. Shippers and freight agents, who were uncertain at the last hearing, plan to disclose knowledge of rate cutting as railroad officials may also offer testimony to limit liability. The focus is on alleged tariff-violating reductions on grain and grain products from western points to the Atlantic seaboard.
Chicago Underwriters' association raises rates effective immediately due to fire losses of 1901 surpassing 31 million dollars. City premiums likely exceed 390 thousand dollars, with 10 percent average increase on non-preferred risks and notable rises for warehouses, coal, street car barns, elevators, lumber, and furniture finishing firms.
Ohio Governor G K Nash, chairman of the McKinley National Memorial association's auxiliary, asked all states to declare January 29, President McKinley birth anniversary as McKinley day. The aim is universal observance, with hopes it will become a true holiday like Washington and Lincoln birthdays.
The president hosted at lunch in Washington yesterday a group of labor leaders and officials, including E. P. Sargent of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, Clark of the Trailway Conductors, P. H. Morrissey of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, H. B. Perham of the Order of Railway Telegraphers, and A. G B. Arthur of the Order of Locomotive Engineers, along with the attorney general and the secretary of agriculture.
In Jowa Falls Iowa on January 10 a dog saved Michael Featherstone from a bull that charged him. The bull tossed Featherstone against a barn wall, leaving him unconscious, but the dog attacked the animal and likely saved his life if he recovers.
Washington January 10 Rep resentative Blooker introduced a resolution reciting that Commodore Schley was the senior commander in the battle of Santiago he was in absolute command of that battle and he is entitled to the credit due to such commanding officer for the glorious victory which resulted in the total destruction of the Spanish ships.
Washington January 10 Senate debate on private pension legislation revealed committee rules for rating state pension bills. Chairman Gallinger described scrutiny standards and safeguards designed to limit abuses and ensure proper eligibility under the pensions program.
A Commoner letter argues banks enjoy high leverage, loaning five to ten times capital. It notes depositor security erodes when assets shrink, risking runs and depositor loss. The writer urges a fixed capital to deposit ratio by law to protect the public, questioning congressional control by financiers.
The report notes measures to compare and enlighten the debate on every important question facing action. It reflects a stance from the St Louis Republic urging informed discussion and careful consideration of forthcoming decisions.
The Democratic party needs a presidential nominee with deeply laid political principles and disciplined discretion, tested in constant concern. Such leaders exist, allowing the party to avoid campaigns built on personal charm of soldiers or sailors whose public utterances might be censored by an advisory board.
The public already condemns the court of inquiry and praises Schley as a naval hero of Santiago. The Commoner argues no further investigation is needed into established facts and calls for restoring Schley to active service as vice admiral for life while urging inquiry into officers who attacked him for the service’s future benefit.
The article notes cabinet disintegration not seen as disaster by the president or public. It highlights Secretary Gage’s retirement as relief for efforts to promote European trade, opposed to retaliatory measures. The public awaits Secretary Long’s statement on returning home.
Grand Rapids Democrat warns that federal authority to tax goods moving within U S possessions contradicts republican principles. The piece predicts future political backlash as supporters face accountability for the policy.
The piece notes that defenders of imperialism and railroad consolidation use similar reasoning. It argues both systems claim a few are divinely appointed to develop others, while the rest are deemed fated to be developed. It also mentions Jim Hill and public benefactors in defense of these policies.
The postal service should serve the people at minimal cost, not seek revenue. It cites abuses in high rail mail contracts and car rentals, noting the department pays seven to ten times more for mail transport than express companies, and calls for curbing these exorbitant charges to reasonable figures.
The Toledo Bee laments taxation of the Philippines with a satirical riff on tariffs and independence. It muses on taxing Filipinos and goods both directions, joking about a Christmas gift of independence tied to tariff policy.
The federal register lists 23 160 department workers in Washington, up from 19 446 two years ago, while the enlistments in the army are underrepresented. The growth reflects post Spanish war expansion and a large colonial venture contributing to the rise in federal employment, Springfield Massachusetts Republican notes.
The article argues that two major combinations pursue a home-market strategy in France Germany and the United States. Their aim is to maximize profits from domestic consumers while dumping surplus abroad at whatever price covers costs. Tariff protection abroad strengthens their grip on the home market.
The Rochester Herald denounces the ship subsidy bill as a pure steal taking public money for established profitable industries. It argues the measure benefits a class, is vicious in principle, rests on misrepresentation, and should not become law.
In Louisville Post commentary body argues that critics who oppose national corporation law should reconsider. It claims uniform nationwide regulation would outperform fragmented state measures, promoting consistent conditions across the nation.
A critique of the fifty first Congress noting a Republican majority and its influence by selfish interests. It asserts Democratic members must uphold responsibility to the people and vigorously combat all evil despite the unlikely chance of winning votes in Congress.
A California reader of the Commoner challenges Senator Jones of Nevada who said rising gold output has achieved what industrial democracy would have done. He notes general price levels have not risen to living standards and sees no imminent prospect of change.
The Democrats should avoid risky remedies and firmly oppose tariff abuse. If they cannot uproot the evil, they should record themselves as opposed. Responsibility for reciprocity's inadequacy would rest on the Republicans who organized it.
A London physician’s cure, via Vogeler's Curative Compound, saved Mrs Nettleton from long illness and inspired high praise from patients and chemists. The ad endorses the medicine's efficacy for dyspepsia, liver and kidney troubles, with testimonials from Mrs Nettleton and others.
The sole witness in a Milwaukee assault and battery trial was William Brunney, age 70 and blind. Sworn in German, his testimony proved convincing and led to the defendant's conviction.
Harlem millionaire Max Heart once boeotblack and began his business career. his handsome home houses the original bootblacking outfit that started it all.
Alfred Russell of Detroit repeatedly announced in the United States district court the deaths of three presidents. He helped adjourn proceedings after Lincoln Garfield and McKinley events, a curiosity noted despite his unremarkable appearance and unclear personal life.
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