Torrens system bill proposed for Iowa land titles
Representative W W Hawk of Jasper proposes optional Torrens system for Iowa land registration. The plan lets owners choose registration with county registrars, district court filing, and a register of titles noting charges. Examiners are paid from fees. decree lists priorities and duplicates issued to owners. Also mentions 20 other bills on judiciary, highways, and public notices.
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Hawk
Des Moines
W. W. Hawk
Jasper County
Iowa
Langan
Clinton
District Court
Larrabee
Barker
Boysen
Board of Control
Boys’ Industrial School
Eldova
Girls’ School
Jenks of
Pottawattamie
School For the Deaf
Council Bluffs
Husschmidt
Senate
Chuster
Dowell
State Historical Department
Howard
Guldiers
Duck Creek
Hobart
Cherokee
Crosgley
Massacusetts
Copuetlicut
New York
Cal- Huroja
Missouri
Iowa Exhibit at St Louis Exposition Funding Shown
Des Moines dispatch reports the state legislature appropriated 258000 dollars for an Iowa exhibit in St Louis. The package includes 100000 dollars for a building and other items for exhibits and preparations. The text is garbled but shows official support and funding details for the project.
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Iowa
St. Louis
Des Moines
Legislature
King
Laws
At. Louis
Gulus
Boundary Bill Contests and State Bills Move in Iowa Nebraska Congress
In Des Moines on January 25 the Bruce-Emmert contest case opened with Cass and Shelby auditors testifying. The senate ordered publication of contest notices. Hazelton bills cover boundary settlement between Iowa and Nebraska. Debates cover hospital, deaf school, and state claims against the government for troops equipment. Laws on eight hour workday, rural school closings, shorthand pay, and criminalizing aiding murder are discussed. memorials and resolutions accompany debates.
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Nebraska
Des Moines
Cass
Shelby
Senate
Journal of the Senate
Judiciary Committee
Hazelton
Ijowa
Omahe
Council Bluffs
Iittle
Lewis
Clarinda
Hubbard
J. 3
Lothrop
Sioux City
Porter
Henry Hospers
Sioux County
Preston M. Sutton
Marshall County
Visit to Iowa University Opens Liberal Arts Hall
Legislators and wives join dedication ceremony in Des Moines and tour the State University in Iowa City. Governor Cummins presides as speeches are given by S A Lisher Judge W S Bebb Senator Dolver Lieutenant Governor Herriott and others. The new Hall of Liberal Arts is formally opened with a flag raise and a twenty one gun salute.
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Des Moines
Dan
Iowa City
Hall of Liberal Arts
State University
Liberal Arts
Opera House
Cummins
S. A. Lisher
W. S. Bebb
Mount Pleasant
Dolliver
Herriott
Eaton
Garst
Junkin
Trewin
Kendal
Springer
Temple
Increased Endowment Call At Iowa University Dedication
Senator Dolliver urged a larger endowment and better facilities at Iowa State University during the dedication of a new recitation building in Des Moines. He noted Iowa lags behind central west state universities in equipment and income, and appealed to legislators and the people to fund the university’s needs.
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Des Moines
Dolliver
The
State University
Iowa University
Central West
Hines Pleads Guilty in Horse Theft Case
A. M. Hines indicted for stealing a horse buggy and harness from George Guill of Weston and selling the outfit to two men named Fenton in Nel a. He pleaded guilty in district court in Council Bluffs Iowa. Judge Thornell sentenced him to eighteen months in the Fort Madison penitentiary and Sheriff Cousins transported him minutes later.
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Council Bluffs
A. M. Hines
George Guill
Weston
Fenton
Neola
Thornell
Fort Madison
Cousins
Hines
Contest Case Goes to Court in Harrison County Sheriff Race
MISSOURI VALLEY IA Jan 24 The Skelton Shinn contest for Harrison county sheriff will go to district court soon. Official returns showed Skelton Democrat ahead by four votes a recount raised the margin to fourteen Shinn Republican through attorneys alleges irregularities in the canvassing by the contest board.
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Missouri Valley
Skelton-Shinn
Harrison County
Skelton
Shinn
Gow of Greenfield Receives Federal Appointment
James E Gow of Greenfield Iowa, a 1901 University of Iowa graduate, has been appointed to a government post in Washington D C He starts February 6 as assistant in the bureau of forestry in the department of agriculture and will be stationed in Washington through the summer season.
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Iowa City
James E. Gow
Greenfield
University of Iowa
Washington, D.C
Bus Yeau
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Meteor Flash Seen Over Webster City Sky
Citizens of Webster City witnessed a brilliant meteor in the western sky on January 24. It moved toward the earth at about 45 degrees and near the horizon exploded like a skyrocket, casting a shadow despite the bright moon.
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Webster City
Webster
Cry
Miss Stone Nears Freedom From Captivity
London report by the Graphic correspondent states Miss Stone, the captive American missionary, is close to freedom as captives move toward the frontier. Telegrams from Djoumal Bala Salonica place them in Lulguri eight hours from the border.
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Miss Stone
Freedom
London
The
Graphic
Djoumal Bala
Salonica
Lulguri
Dubuque and Western Railway Incorporation Record
Iowa reports the filing of articles of incorporation for the Dubuque and Western Railway Company. H W Seumah, a radiativity yata nate attorney, is named president. The notice appears in Mlinton dated January 24.
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Iowa Railway
Mlinton
Dubuque & Weerh Railway Company
H.W. Seumah
Board Orders Investigation of County Offices
Harrison county board of supervisors this week passed a resolution to probe the books of various county officers. An external investigator has been hired to conduct the inquiry into public accounts and records. A prior board had accused Ay Jue Wietuiwit of misconduct, and the present move follows that dispute.
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Missouri Valley
Board of Supervisors
Harrison County
SPL
Ibaa
The Trust Problem and Corporate Favoritism in New Jersey
A historical discussion in The Commoner critiques New York and New Jersey corporate laws. It cites a pamphlet praising New Jersey’s tax rules and courts while accusing New York of burdensome taxation on foreign firms. It contrasts tax payments by United Verde Copper in 1895 and 1800, urging stricter New York laws on foreign corporations and less tax relief for resident firms.
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the Herald
Northern Securities Company
New York
New Jersey
United Verde Copper Company
New York City
Court of Appeals
Corporations
Friends of Corporations
Tom Johnson
Ohio
Johnson
Owen P. Thompson
Illinois
Empire State
Views on tariffs and politics ripple through public figures
A string of partisan shots and historical references critique tariffs from Dingley to Payne, note Roosevelt and Gallio’s recantations, question naval leadership, and poke at media bias. It mentions Lillian Nordica seeking unpaid government sums and the need to inspect constitutional viability amid ongoing political squabbles.
Hawaii Cheaper Sales Spark U.S. tariff Debate
An Atlanta Journal excerpt reports American manufacturers price Hawaii goods lower than mainland, enabling purchases to reimport and undersell in U.S. markets. The piece argues that tariffs shift costs to home consumers who pay twice, both abroad and at home.
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Hawaii
Atlanta Journal
Dicker Theory of Tariffs Called Nonsense by Times
A New York Times quote labeled the tariff theory as nonsense or trickery. It asserts tariffs result from vote trading in Congress rather than mature expert study, comparing the process to a mock auction or policy drawing with no principled basis. The piece emphasizes tariffs depend on votes to pass laws.
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Dicker
New York Times
To Early to Talk of Platforms
In 1904 the democratic party gains by delaying a new national platform and instead adopts a middle ground stance. Democrats are urged to join in a unified front against the current administration, focusing on opposing insidious aggressions and imperialism.
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Democratic Party
Atlanta
Peri on World Power and US military strength
The Indianapolis News warns that rivals would welcome a large army and navy to reduce American disabilities and place the United States on par with other so called world powers. It cautions against adopting foreign methods and drifting into becoming a world power.
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Peri
United States
Indianapollis News
Canadian Reader Probes U S Gold and Silver Dollar Ratio
A Canadian reader asks about the legal ratio between gold and silver in the United States. The gold dollar weighs 258-10 grains and the silver dollar 41244 grains, making the ratio sixteen to one. The 1792 law set fifteen to one, but 1834 changed to sixteen to one by reducing gold dollar weight. silver dollars kept their original weight.
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United States
Secretary Shaw’s Money Control Stance Sparks Treasury Debate
Secretary Shaw now oversees the treasury and argues that railroads control car counts, so banks should regulate the money in use by the people. The piece questions whether his bank bias or ignorance explains the view and warns it signals that the public’s interests may be ignored in his administration.
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Shaw
Px-Gov
the Treasury
Treasury Department
Tribute to the Sugar Trust and Free Cuban Sugar
The year ended with a tariff on sugar taking nearly 85 million dollars from American pockets. About 49 million boosted the treasury surplus, while 36 million went to sugar producers and refiners in the United States. The Boston Post argues sugar should be placed on the free list, allowing Cuban sugar to enter freely.
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Sugar Trust
Treasury
United States
Boston Post
Ship subsidy bill faces renewed public protest
The letter laments no material change in the subsidy measure and warns that the ship subsidy schemers are beaten unless popular protest falters. It condemns the subsidy as harmful and urges continued citizen activity to prevent its passage. The piece reflects a vigilant, critical stance attributed to the Argus editor.
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Ab Dany Argus
Roosevelt remarks on wealth and poverty in New York Times
The New York Times reports President Roosevelt addressing income inequality, noting that while the total number of poor has risen, the rich have not all grown richer, and a further decline would lead to starvation.
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Roosevelt
Newpyre
Tenn
Night watchman Old Joe saves back pain with St Jacob's Oil
An aging night watchman employed by Lambeth Water Works suffers rheumatism and warns his wife rubs his aching back with St Jacob's Oil after a passerby offers it. He soon recovers and praises the remedy, declaring it vital for his livelihood and daily work. The ad-like tale extols St Jacob's Oil as lasting, universal, and unmatched against imitators.
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Joe
Pal MaihGa
Oftamn
Vicago
Comel I
Wladoz
St. Jacob's Oil
Lambeth Water
Jon
Old Joe
St. Jacob's
Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Advertisement for Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children from Children’s Home New York. Claims cured feverishness teething disorders stomach troubles and destroyed worms. Available at all druggists for 25 cents with free sample offer. Address Ren 8 Olmsted Lestoy N. Note ends with a quip about a cowardly painter.
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Mother Gray
New York
Olmsted
Lestoy
Vicksburg Veterans Offer Mardi Gras Excursion
Veterans of the Vicksburg Campaign and friends may join a Chicago to New Orleans Mardi Gras excursion by the Lincoln Central Railroad. Two nights at Vicksburg, depart February 4 with multiple rail options and berths priced by city. bookings open with designated A. G. P. A.s and D. P. A.s.
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Old Battle Grounds
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Linnois Central Railroad Company
Chicago
Freeport
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Louisville
J. F. Merry
Dubuque
Iowa
J. ¥. Merry
Debnane
W. A
When You Buy SPARCH Defiance Best 16 og for W
Advertising copy promises Defiance 16 og at a price in W cents, claiming long use and repeated use. The text emphasizes value and durability.
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Sparch
Defiance
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