Revenue Bill Moves Through House Committees In Des Moines
Des Moines March 20 The ways and means committee examined the revenue bill, appointed a subcommittee to draft a substitute for section 21 on corporate stock assessments, and noted drastic proposed changes. Six joint and separate committees remain active on state institutions offices printing the building and loan case and other matters. Delinquent personal taxes see amendments to collect more promptly. A memorial building appropriation for Iowa’s historical department advances, with $25,000 allocated and land purchase this summer.
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Des Moines
Ways and Means
House
Senate
John Morrison
Keokuk
Gurley
Haugen
Healy
Merriam and Porter
Funk, Lauder
Davis
Baker
Voelker
Lambert
Temple
Brant
Smith
Jay
Syers
Jackman
Weaver
Byington
McDowell
Mitchell
Perrin
Harper
Sargent, Gilbertson and Hotchkiss
Loomis
Wilson
Prentis
Hinkhouse
Ways and Means Committee
Board of Supervisors
Byers
General Assembly
Charles Aldrich
Iowa
Joint Committee On
School Book Law Changes and Bid Bond Concerns
The article reviews the status of legislation on the school book law, noting most work remains and disputes linger on revenue, insurance, liquor, banking, and building. It details five year readoptions, county uniformity, and the shift to authorized sureties for bonds to avoid local bidding blocks while praising Iowa and Kansas efforts and citing L. Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
Remley
Iowa
Kansas
Planned Murder Plot Involving Mount Pleasant Farmer
Prosecuting witness Sam Fearheart reveals that Arthur Courtney planned to lure neighbor Leslie Carron to a field and shoot him then dump the body in a well at Willett's farm. Fearheart says he backed out. Courtney faces numerous theft charges and Earheart will be tried next term for his role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Fearheart
Arthur Courtney
Mount Pleasant
Leslie Carron
Courtney
Earhart
Carron
Willett
Earheart
A Belle Elope in a Galena Secret Marriage
The Dubuque sensation centers on the secret marriage in Galena between Miss Alice Knight and Emile Kiene. Knight, daughter of former Senator and Mayor W J Knight, hails from a leading Catholic family. Kiene, a young merchant from a prominent German clan, returns to Dubuque with his bride after the ceremony learned by evening paper.
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Dubuque
Galena
Alice Knight
Emile Kiene
W.J. Knight
Kiene
Peter Kiene
Cross the Ocean Affair Involving Davenport Figure
Prominent Davenport attorney Cook and Miss Eleanor Spelletich disappeared together and were later found to have traveled to New York then sailed for Hungary. Spelletich, an unmarried woman of good reputation, is said to be Hungarian heir to a large estate. Cook is married with two children and a son of Judge Cook, a leading Davenport resident. Public concern rose as details emerged of their departure and plans to claim the inheritance.
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Cook
Davenport
Eleanor Spelletich
Miss Spelletich
Judge Cook
New York
Hungary
Swindling Scheme Hits Iowa Druggists
An attractive young woman pretends to exchange a bottle of patent medicine bought by error for a bottle of sarsaparilla. The swap is completed but the druggist soon finds the package opened and the bottle contains only water.
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Iowa
New Masonite Hall Opens In Oskaloosa Lodges Enlarged
The masonic lodges of Oskaloosa unveil rebuilt and enlarged lodge rooms in anticipation of the Iowa grand lodge meeting in June. The hall spans 120 by 120 feet and features elegant furnishings.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Capture of Gen Rivera and staff by Spanish forces in Cuba
In Pinar del Rio and near Santiago de Las Vegas Spanish troops under Gen Velasco defeated a rebel force of about 100 led by Ruis Rivera. Col Bacallao and Lieut Terry were captured. Rivera wounded and detained with his staff. Spanish losses were one killed and 25 wounded. Rivera and aides face drumhead trial.
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Rivera
Maavana
Hernandes Velasco
Pinar del Rio
Cabezadas
Rio Hondo
Ruis Rivera
Antonio Maceo
Col. Bacallao
Lieut
Terry
Ién. Velasco
Aacallao
San Cristobal
Guardia Civil
Velasco
London
Havana
Velausco
Villa Visiosa
Castillo
Juan Delgado
Santiago de Las Vegas
Dickinson sues for damages in sensational 19th century case
In Scranton in the United States circuit court Miss Anna Dickinson sues George B. Thompson and six others for 100000 dollars claiming assault false imprisonment and lunatic asylum confinement on February 25 1891. The trial opened with jury selection and Dickinson testified briefly about her public life and role as Tremlet. She will recount her imprisonment in a later session.
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Scranton
Anna Dickinson
George B. Thompson
John S. Tiileman
Gideon Underwood
John Courtright
Allan Eggleston
Harry Bryden
Acheson
United States Circuit Court
Miss Dickinson
Messrs. Hodge and Ferguson
New York
Nlovace J. Hand
Eight Drowned Overboat Swamping Near Pensacola
A Pensacola dispatch reports the swamping of a boat off Pensacola Florida on Monday resulting in the drowning of John Constantine his wife three children Mrs Stephens and her daughter and a sailor Only John Moates survived being carried to shore on a hatch way The incident follows a series of perilous March weather events and local rescue efforts.
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Pensaccola
Jacksonville
Fla
Pensacola
Pla
John Constantine
Delaware licence documents burned under old law notice
The Dover courthouse observed the Delaware law requiring burning of old license and bill payment papers every five years. County clerks of the peace perform the ceremonial destruction, reflecting strict traditional practices still in force in the state.
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China
Oregon
Washington
Indian Guide
Shoshone Agency
Wyo
Oklahoma
Delaware
Dover
Salzer seeds promise big corn per acre payoff
An ad touts 264 bushels corn per acre and other crops with Salzer farm seeds. It offers 12 free seed samples worth $10,000 for 10 cents and prompts readers to mail to Salzer Seed Co in Tra Crosse Wisconsin. A small humorous dialogue about school days follows.
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Salzer
Stenp Tris Novick Ann
John A. Salzer
Tra Crosse
Wis
Spring Cleaning and Health Tips in a 19th Century Notice
An old clipping promotes simple cleaning with Ivory soap and hot water, extols Stomachs Bitters for dyspepsia, and advertises the Crescent Hotel at Eureka Springs Arkansas opened March 1, 1807 with travel options via Frisco Line.
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Eliza R. Parkour
Crescent Hotel
Eureka Springs
Arkansay
Heart of Ozark Mountains
Arkansas
Bt. L
T. Nicholson
G. P
Frisco Line
St. Louis
Baby’s Bold Chant Sparks Family Quip in Verse
A playful verse captures a baby’s shout and a father’s amused response. The child proclaims a stubborn, growing sense of self in rhythm with a humorous family moment. The exchange highlights charm and mischief in everyday life.
Letters from Farmers Pamphlet by Rail Line
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway publishes letters from farmers in South and North Dakota with personal experiences. One copy available for two cent postage, addressed to Geo HW Heatford at 410 Old Colony Building Chicago. Also notes low rate West and South excursions April 6 and 20 via North Western Line. contact Chicago North Western agents for tickets and information.
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South
North Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Geo
HW. Heatford
Old Colony Building
Chicago
North-Western Line
Chicago & North- Western Railway
No To Bac Fifty Cents Cure Advertisements
Large old advertisements promise 400000 cures and urge use of No To Bac to quit tobacco and save money. Also mentions Dr Kline nerve restorer free trial bottle and various tonics. Includes quotes, theatre notices, and casual product pitches from multiple publications.
Early Spring Travel Deals and Miscellaneous Notices
The item blends travel sales for the Louisville & Nashville Railroad offering half-rate round trips to Tennessee Alabama and West Florida on select March and April dates with scattered ad blurbs and brief quotes. It includes testimonials for various remedies and light social quips from period publications.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Tennessee
Alabama
West
Florida
C. P. Atmore
Louisville
J. K. Ridgely
N. W
Chicago
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The
Committee On Black and Corporation Shares
L. Young
Davenport Elopers
Ruis
Anna Dickingnon
Wayne Mine- Veagh
United States
Italy
Southampton
American Line
Thomas F. Bayard
Court of St. James
Kell
Clinton
George Morgan
Calamus
Wichita County
Perry
O.T
Wichita Country
Wichita Mountains
J. G
R.T. Whittinghill
Ethel
Johnny
Liostetter
Atchison Globe
Seow
Flora
Brealf
George
Chicago Record
Finns
Indianapolis Journal
St. Jacobs Oil
N. Y
N.Y
Sciatica
Atlas
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Cheney
West & Truax
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Ohio
Milton Reizenstein
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Jie
Philip J. Thomas
Reizenstein
Wheeling
W. Va
Pope Manufacturing Company
Columbia
America
C. Moulton
Needham, Maas
Tommy
Joan of Arc
Noah
St. Jacobs
Scott
Ft. Jacobs Oil
Minnesota
Texas
Louis
RTM
Lydia
Pinkham Moderne Co
Lynn, Muss
Eédric
McCormick Reaper
McCormick
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
Baker’s Chocolate
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Ta Belle Chocolatiere
Dorchester, Mass
Andy
Aane
Fages Nee
Garfield Park
Garrald Park
Lemming
Washington Idd
Hartshorns
Apel
Hartshorn
Tin Siords
Aahrine Pope Manufacturing CO
Wabash Ave
Chicaagoo
Kootenai
A. W. McDougald
Weeks
Mann Corron
Buffalo, N.Y
Cincinnati
M. Gueen
Auonta
Sten Gyce
Yugatan
Gums
A. N.k—A
Druggista
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