Iowa Legislatures Accomplishments and Budget Highlights
Iowa lawmakers adjourned after a nine day session costing about $125,000. They enacted roughly 200 laws, appropriated $1.6 million for capitol work, and set a state tax levy near 3.5 mills for education funding. Salaries rose for governor supreme and district judges and other officials. The habitual criminal act was approved, and an educational tax levy benefiting Iowa State University and other institutions was created. A naval militia bill and infectious disease oversight reforms were passed. The document also lists county tax charges and notes parole communications from Wesley Elkins.
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Des Moines
Twenty-ninth General Assembly
Agricultural College
Iowa
Nebraska
Supreme Court
Noted Iowa figure Benjamin Franklin Jones dies in Seattle poisoning case
Benjamin Franklin Jones a well known Iowa man reputedly poisoned in Seattle with an unknown woman was known in Oska loosa as Wrank Jones. His aged parents learned of the death from a press dispatch. He left Oska loosa eight years ago with an excellent reputation as a machinist and officer in high salary roles. His brother John Jones is a stationary engineer.
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Wesley Pikkins
Wesley Elkins
Gav. Cummins
Bishop
Clayton County
Twenty-Ninth Assembly
Twenty-ninth General Assembly of
Iowa
Benjamin Franklin Jones
Seattle
Wash
Oskaloosa
Wrank Jones
John Jones
Frank Jones
Cleveland Officer in Love with Council Bluffs Stranger
Lieut. Charles A. Barron of Cleveland Ohio fell in love with a Council Bluffs girl he has never met. He traveled from Pittsburg to Council Bluffs and became a motor conductor to find her. Barron served as a private in battery O Third Ohio artillery which passed through Council Bluffs en route to the Philippines four years ago and saw the young woman on the depot platform.
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Charles A. Barron
Cleveland, O
Council Bluffs
Pittsburg
Barron
Disturbing Dubuque Case Of Maggie Ward Death
In Dubuque a four year old, Maggie Ward, burned to death as her mother, intoxicated, failed to intervene while the child’s dress burned. Reports say the parents continued “rushing the can” after the tragedy and both were too drunk to attend the funeral. Other children are to be removed from the home.
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Dubuque
Maggie Ward
I. R. L. Society Forming Revision Committee
The I. R. L. society an auxiliary of the Latter Day Saints met in La Moni and appointed committees on constitution revision and religious quarterlies. Officers for the year include President J. A. Gonsellay, Vice President Amon White, Secretary Mrs. Taitchcock, and Treasurer W. J. Mattier.
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I. R. L. Society
Latter Day Saints
Church
Lamoni
J. A. Gonsellay
Amon White
Taitchcock
W. J. Mattier
Mrs Graves Sues Dr Krejci for Damages in Sioux City
Mrs Anna Graves of Sioux City sues Dr J C Krejci for 5525 damages. Krejci counterclaims for 545, alleging payment for Nebraska land under misrepresentation. Graves denies the doctor's petition as false, slanderous, and libelous.
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Anna Graves
Sioux City
J. C. Krejci
Dr. Krejci
Graves
Nebraska
Jury verdict in Busse murder case orders death sentence
The Waverly jury found Louis Busse guilty of first degree murder for fracturing his wife's skull choking her, then placing her on a feather bed and setting it on fire. The death penalty was imposed by hanging, marking the first Iowa execution in eight years.
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Louis Busse
Waverly
Iowa
Busse
Lyons postmaster finds burned remains of mother at home
W. D. Jacobson, Lyons postmaster, discovered his 65 year old mother dead from a fire in her room. The body was burned beyond recognition and no cause or theory for the accident had been determined.
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W. D. Jacobson
Lyons
Three Men Die in Peoria Sawmill Boiler Blast
In Peoria near Grinnell a boiler explosion at a local sawmill killed Frank Meyers Dudley Boyd and James Shaffer. James Carter the mill owner suffered serious injuries as the force blew the workers into fragments.
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Frank Meyers
Dudley Boyd
James Shaffer
Peoria
Grinnell
James Carter
Des Moines Bride Ties to Minister Conger Kin
Miss Anna Conger of Des Moines, niece of the minister who served with the American party during the siege of Peking, marries Myron D. Moulton of Stuart in Des Moines.
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Anna Conger
Des Moines
Minister Conger
Peking
Myron D. Moulton
Stuart
Notable Iowa City Debate Ends With Iowa Victory
The University of Iowa defeated the University of Wisconsin in the annual debate held in Iowa City. Congress Pascal reports and local incidents include a saloon brawl fatally injuring Louis Mass in Sioux Falls and a Chicago Great Western freight collision near Oneida crossing causing rolling stock damage with no injuries. Major obituaries include Francis Varga in Leon and Dr. W D Middleton in Davenport.
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University of Iowa
University of Wisconsin
Iowa City
Sioux Falls
Louis Mass
Chicago Great Western
Milwaukee
Oneida Crossing
Waterloo
Francis Varga
Leon
W. D. Middleton
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Town State University
Davenport
Berg
Citizens’ Party
Dubuque
J. A. T. Wall
Des Moines
Maj
Joe Hull
Greta Chase
Bauer
Marion County
Lacona
Caldwell
Sioux City
Frank Rowe
Sumner
Bassett
Charles W. Doyle
Adair
J. P. Garrigan
Washington, D. C
B. C. Swank
Presbyterian Church
Deep River
Stout
Fred Dieckmann
Dewitt
Mercy
Brutal double murder shocks Des Moines area
A 15 year old girl and 11 year old boy were found murdered near Highland Park Church. Police suspect a local resident, with bloodhounds ordered and a $500 reward offered by Gov. Cummins. Tensions rise as crowds gather at the jail amid lynching threats.
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Des Moines
Highland Park Methodist Church
Mary Peter Ben
Thomas
Peter J. Peterson
Peterson
Twighland Park
Marquisville
James Hutchins
Strikes Spread Across Belgian Coal and Glass Works
A La Louviere report says general strikes have begun in coal mines, glass works and central district factories including Mariemont and Bas coup. Liege advices note Seraing district mines and Solessin Kettin foundries also striking. About 18,000 Mons district workers are out. Charleroi and Jumet actions close workshops, shutting metal and glass plants. In Punxsutawney, Robinson and Mitchell leaders met about a likely end to the bituminous miners strike within days.
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Hainaut
Mariemont
Bascoup
Liege
Seraing
Kettin
Solessin
Belgium
Mons
Charleroi
Jumet
Roux
Hill Urges Harmony at Jefferson Birthday Event
The Democratic club held a reception at the clubhouse in New York on April 15 to mark Thomas Jefferson's birthday. David Hil, back after years, delivered the keynote urging Democrats across city and state to unite in harmony.
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New York
Democratic Club
Thomas Jefferson
David 3. Hil
Interesting Facts From Historical Almanac
A collection of curious data on nature language and industry notes. It lists jaw muscle strength about 500 pounds and sea saltiness at surface, advises soap or hot water on oilcloth, and records postal union founding in 1875 with 22 member countries. It adds trivia on alphabets, mutinies, waterfalls, hay yields, lakes, coal production.
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Universal Postal Union
Europe
India
Lake Huron
United States
Great Britain
Iowa club women plan General Federation meeting in Los Angeles
A large number of Des Moines and Iowa club women prepare for the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial meeting to be held in Los Angeles May 1 to 3. Des Moines trains depart April 24 and 25, with hotel Vannuys as headquarters for Iowa, California and federation delegates.
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Des Moines
Iowa Club
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Los Angeles
Iowa
Iowa Women
Hotel
Vannuys
State Federation of
California
Des Moines-Mesdames
W. H. Bally
State Federation
Des Moines Women's Club
Henry Plumb
Women
Harriett Lake
Independence
Baldauff
Oskaloosa
Women's Club of
Albert Farrow
Ottumwa
W. D. Tisdale
R. H. Moore
Fannie Merrill
Julia Clark Hallam
Sioux City
X. V. Club
Albia
Alice G. Hargrave
Marshalltown
Women's Club
N. C. Wick
Burlington
M. V. D. Hutchinson
M. A. Mills
Nevada
N. C. Lawton
Will Invite President for Army of the Philippines Meeting
Arrangements are made for the Society of the Army of the Philippines annual meeting August 13 to 15 in Council Bluffs Iowa. Dr Donald MacRae is Iowa state president. a Fifty first Iowa reunion and many high officers are expected. Generals Hale Funston and King may attend with hopes General MacArthur and President Roosevelt joining. Governor Cumming and Philippine veterans from neighboring states are invited.
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Society of the Army of the Philippines
Council Bluffs
Salt Lake City
Iowa
Donald MacRae
Fifty-first Iowa
Hale
Denver
Funston
Charles A. King
MacArthur
Roosevelt
Gov. Cumming
Dakotas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Kansas
Tax Ferret System Faces Legislative Pushback
The state legislature failed to modify the tax ferret system despite arguments to shield the poor and target wealthy tax dodgers. Proponents claimed the system recovered over 1,000,000 in unpaid taxes last year, with the state securing about 75,000. The plan to protect widows and aged reformers was rejected as the system proved a lucrative money getter for counties. A separate letter to Mrs. J. K. Smith of Ottumwa claims a $1,000,000 Irish inheritance but she has not verified or pursued the claim.
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J. K. Smith
Ottumwa
Ireland
Minerva Girl Receives McKinley Slippers
Ruth Nichols ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Nichols of Minerva is happy to receive a handmade pair of slippers knit by Mrs William McKinley of Canton Ohio. A letter accompanies the gift thanking her for a lace handkerchief she sent recently.
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Ruth Nichols
Warren Nichols
Minerva
William McKinley
Canton
Sioux City Syndicate Buys 25,000 Acres in Wisconsin Timber
T. J. Stevenson heads a mostly Sioux City group that purchased 25 000 acres in Bayfield county Wisconsin. All but 3 000 acres are timber land and the buyers expect to profit greatly. The price is reported about 85 000 dollars and a railroad extension into the territory is anticipated as they exploit the timber resources.
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T. J. Stevenson
Sioux City
Bayfield County
Wisconsin
Hig Price for Land in Manchester Purchase
Henry Deudmeyer bought 160 acres of the Martha Platt estate in Manchester for 75 dollars per acre. The land had no improvements, not even a fence. Deudmeyer later built a division fence at his expense, and with standard improvements the tract would be valued around 120 dollars per acre.
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Manchester
Henry Deudmeyer
Martha Platt
Deudmeyer
National Memorial University to open fall 1903 at Mason City
The first main building of National Memorial University rises at Mason City funded by Sons of Veterans and allied groups. Costing 100000 dollars, the stone fireproof structure sits on Patriots hill with 160 acres and stands 155 feet long and 76 feet high. Plans include a Civil War museum and Barton hall funded by the National Alliance of Daughters of Veterans, with a 100000-strong donor drive over ten years.
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National Memorial University
Mason City
Sons of Veterans of the United States
Allied Organizations
Patriots’ Hill
National Civil War Museum
United States
Barton
Clara Barton
American National Red Cross Society
Ladies’ College
National Alliance of Daughters of Veterans
Univer
G A R Encampment Planned for Des Moines May 20 22
Des Moines committees of the Grand Army of the Republic prepared a formal invitation for Iowa department posts and details for the twenty eighth annual encampment to be held in Des Moines May 20 21 and 22. The event marks the last encampment at the state capital for many years with plans for ample accommodations and hospitality including a public camp fire and a parade.
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Des Moines
Grand Army of the Republic
Iowa
Grand Army
Eli Torrance
Minnesota
Granville M. Dodge
G. R. van Sant
Parole Granted to Clay County Boy Murderer Wesley Elkins
The Illinois legislature approved a parole for Wesley R. Elkins once held for killing both parents on his eleventh birthday in 1889. He has been incarcerated since 1890, now 24, with Cornell College professor Harlan offering to supervise good behavior if released.
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Wesley R. Elkins
Clayton County
Tietkins
Elkins
Prof
Harlan
Cornell College
Senate
Felt Shoe Factory Stocks Sold To Webster City Investors
The $40,000 stock needed to establish a felt shoe factory has been fully sold to Webster City businessmen. With the last shares bought, the project is now assured though only preliminary organization steps remain.
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Felt Shoe Factory
Webster City
Dog Reunited As Man Moves From Waterloo To Elk River
Hayden moved to Elk River Minnesota taking a shepherd dog. Dor notified Waterloo occupants of the loss. The dog arrived on foot the same day as the letter by mail.
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Dor
Hayden
Elk River
Minn
Tie
Waterloo
Boers Open to Peace Terms with Amnesties and Restitution
Edinburgh reports the Boers will seek internal government talks, demand restoration of confiscated property with compensation, full debt recognition, and amnesty for Cape rebels. The Pretoria delegation, led by Schalk-Burger and other generals, travels with both republics sending leaders to discuss terms as Lord Kitchener and British officials weigh next moves.
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Evening News
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Lord Roberts
Cape
South Africa
London
Pretoria
Schalk-Burger
Holland
Mr. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Brodrick
Michael Hicks- Beach
Duke of Devonshire
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach
Buckingham Palace
King Edward
Lord Kitchener
Tragedy and Society News From Across the Nation
Ohio double murder near Mantua Station leads to arrest of Will Vaughn as a suspect amid blood stains and estate tensions. Also notes New York social leader Dena Lippincott’s death and Ida McKinley pension bill passage in Washington. Heatherbloom the horse sets a new high jump record in New York. Perry A Hull, Chicago capitalist, dies of pneumonia in Texas.
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New York
Chicago
Texas
Beaumont
Tex
Perry A. Hull
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