Professional politician and law reforms noted in Scripton era
The piece describes the professional politician as a hustler who uses patriotism for leverage and views loyalty as a currency. It highlights Representative Clifford B. Paul’s active legislative record at Drake University and his role in blocking the Fort Madison penitentiary and shaping election and school laws. It also endorses the Rankin mulet law enforcement plan as popular but pending.
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Anamosa Penitentiary
Bryan shifts stance on government ownership issue
The article notes Mr. Bryan hedging on government ownership of railroads after returning from travel. It recalls Lee's surrender, praises teachers in Johnson County, criticizes wage levels, and comments on Roosevelt and Cummins in Iowa politics. Senator Stirton is praised for blocking unnecessary laws.
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New York
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Legislature Clamps Down on C O D Liquor Trade and Rail Bills
The legislature passed a law ending C O D liquor shipments by express firms and imposed a $600 annual tax on affected outlets. It created a three member commission to revise school laws, set county attorney salaries up to 2500, and enacted an anti pass law while adjourning. Governor Cummins praised the body as surpassing prior assemblies.
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Cornell professor foresees unity of religions
A Cornell University professor who writes on universal religion avoids Oska loosa’s Dr. Paul Bettix who brands his forehead with acid and calls for 144000 volunteers to found a new faith. Harriman allies fail to sway Roosevelt, likely increasing public support. the legislature finished work, yet Mr Miller of Bremer still talks.
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Oskaloosa
Paul Bettix
Governor Cummins Seeks End to Prolonged Legislature
The governor voices relief as the legislature lingers on. He has halted activity and faces the failure of several cherished plans, warning that extended sessions threaten even his early control of the branch.
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Cummins
Legislature Targets Iowa Corporations with Tightening Rules
The Iowa legislature cracks down on major state firms like Pullman Palace Car and Standard Oil, while showing leniency to outsides. The measure seeks to curb corporate power and increase oversight, provoking debate over economic impact and governance.
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Burlington
Stevenson Maxim on Fortitude and Friendship
A reflective Maxim by Robert Louis Stevenson urging steadfast fortitude and delicate conduct. It emphasizes earning honestly, spending wisely, uniting family happiness, maintaining trusted friends, and staying true to oneself under grim conditions.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Hopkinton Advertisers Highlight Progress and Returns
Moses Waddick of Castle Grove nets a load of hogs worth 1095.57 dollars. L. E. Pride trades near Monticello for a DeWitt flour and feedator then acquires a Monticello farm. S. P. Carter and family move back to Hopkinton from the farm. The Leader praises Hopkinton merchants and seeks reader profit from new ads. President Roosevelt is humorously likened to a giraffe with a toothache.
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Tipton Iowa Officials Debates and Local Incidents
Aurner re-elected Tipton superintendent at 1450 dollars. Mississippi River high water nears danger. Mt. Vernon pastor Rev. Reese Wolfe dies at eighty. Anamosa weighs buying private water works. Jones County doctors’ bills cut by supervisors. Intercollegiate debate Cornell College vs Carleton at Mt. Vernon tomorrow. Masonville bank robber Martin Moore pleads guilty to eight and a half years. Joseph Boulting found dead in Dyersville, likely apoplexy. Col Theodore Martin sues for 50000 after wreck injuries. Anamosa stone foundry burned. Waterloo library vandals confess. Worthington to close saloons Sundays. idt plan. Child mauled by bull terriers. owner opposes killing dogs. Schoonover Trust Co organized in Anamosa with 50000 capital. Sponge surgical case at Davenport. surgeons deny leaving sponge. Jones County records show multiple county and state financial reports and audits.
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John W. Waite Shows Promising Health For Local Business
Wyoming Journal notes Waite’s health has improved enough to continue his long standing business, marking him as a loyal pioneer in town and a supporter of local interests. Toleo Blade remarks on maple syrup season and the possibility of summer savings funding next winter.
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John W. Waite
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