Iowa Legislature Debates Wide Range of Reforms
Iowa senators approve raising assault sentence to up to 30 years and consider bills on rural school closures, tuberculosis hospitals, insurer reforms, ballot morality, and taxpayer accounts. Proposals include a uniform municipal accounting system and statewide textbook standardization plus a three-judge appellate court and banking oversight measures.
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Baily
Ringgold
Powers
Floyd
Iowa
Bryan says he was a dupe in two nominations
The Chicago Inter Ocean reports William Jennings Bryan confessed he was duped by his party in both presidential bids. The piece argues no evidence supports a 1890 conspiracy and blasts Bryan's self view as martyr or fool, noting radical silver faction support in 1896.
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Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Noone
Chicago
Tree Silver
Bland
Silver Dick
Tolstoi
Flour miller seeks stay for nephew's hanging in Montana
Des Moines flour miller Lemoine Matt travels to Missoula Montana to spend large sums fighting the murder conviction of his nephew L H Matt. The nephew faces a death sentence set for March 18 after four courts affirmed the verdict.
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Lemoine Matt
Des Moines
L. H. Matt
Missoula
Mont
Montana
Bioit
Fugitive Pleas ant Armstrong Hanged in Oregon
Word from Atlantic reports Pleasant Armstrong, who escaped from an Iowa jail three years ago, was hanged at Baker City Oregon on January 22 for the murder of Minnie Ensminger. He grew up near Griswold in Montgomery County and, with his brother, broke from Atlantic jail after a felony arrest.
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Atlantic
Pleasant Armstrong
Iowa
Baker City
Cre
Minnie Ensminger
Griswold
Montgomery County
Liberty
Tariff Reform Fates in Congress Stir Western GOP
Western Republicans anxious over tariff revision amid swelling federal outlays. They face looming additions from a service pension bill and the Panama Canal, with river and harbor and public building measures likely to raise expenditures further. Surplus prospects deter tariff moves as lawmakers seek a remedy amidst fiscal pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Chicago Record- Herald
Political Drift and Bryan as Democratic Trustee
A compilation of editorials from several papers analyzing William Jennings Bryan amid 1904 Democratic nominating debates. Critics portray him as a trustee for all candidates while others doubt his ability to win electoral votes, with remarks on his influence, finances, and stubbornness after defeats.
Iowa Editors Plan Iowa Show at Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Iowa newspaper men will meet in St. Louis May 16 to endorse a plan for an Iowa newspapers exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase exposition. Each paper to issue a special edition before April 1 featuring local history, biographical sketches, county conditions, and historic and commercial interests to be bound into volumes and placed in Iowa buildings and state departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
St. Louis
Witmer
Liberal Arts
Live Stock Men Form Corn Belt Meat Producers Association
About 175 Iowa live stock men from 60 percent of the state’s marketable stock met in Des Moines to form the Corn Belt Meat Producers Association of Iowa. F. Spangler of Aurora was elected president. Aims include fair railroad treatment, a federal law to curb meat packers from cutting local prices, and building independent packing plants in Chicago, Des Moines, and Kansas City. The attorney general says the proposed law is constitutional.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association of
Towa
F. Spangler
Aurora
National Department of Agriculture
Congress
Chicago
Kansas City
Knox
Rural Free Delivery Routes to Start Next Month
Rural free delivery routes to be established in several counties on March 1 and March 10. Boyden Sioux County will have routes 2544 and 243 miles serving 925 people in 185 houses. West Bend Palo Alto County route length 21 miles serves 520 in 104 houses. Clutter Tama County route 22 miles serves 430 in 86 houses. Moorehead Monona County routes 24 and 21534 miles serve 224 in 224 houses. Little Sioux Harrison County route 25% miles serves 460 in 92 houses.
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Boyden
Sioux County
Little Sioux
Harrison County
Moorehead
Monona County
West Bend
Palo Alto County
Leseth
Clutter
Tama County
University of Iowa Regents elect Dr W R Patterson for next fall
The executive committee acting for the full board elected Dr W R Patterson professor of commerce and statistics in sociology and political economy to commence service next fall. Patterson previously served as an instructor and assistant professor and has been on leave in New York for two years.
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Board of Regents of the State University At
Iowa City
W. R. Patterson
Commierce and Statistics
New Fraternity Formed by Davenport Organizer
Jerry Green an active Davenport lodge man organizes a new fraternity named Log Cabin Guarder. Green will serve as supreme secretary and, after securing a charter from the state, will head a full-fledged insurance order with a growing membership.
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Jerry Green
Davenport
Green
Iowa Senate Advances Bills Amid Remembrances and Appropriations
In Des Moines on February 2 and 4 the Iowa Senate passed memorials for ex Governor Drake and Gov Cummins’ mother, while House and Senate bills proposed road funding, private bank parity, and exemptions. Measures included a three tenths mill state college levy, prison relief funds, inspection and enforcement for insurers, and new public welfare and education safeguards.
Nebraska Supreme Court Rules Water Use Can Be Enjoined
The Nebraska supreme court held that irrigation use of the Republican River by Nebraska irrigators may be enjoined in state courts to protect a Kansas mill owner. Cline of Concordia claimed reduced river flow harmed his mill. the court reversed a lower court ruling, citing comity and riparian rights.
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Lincoln
Neb
Supreme Court
Nebraska
Republican
Kansas
Cline
Concordia
Kan
Dakota Ship Christened At Groton Launch
The steam ship Dakota of the Great Northern line was launched at Groton from Eastern Shipbuilding yards with 5,000 spectators cheering. Mrs Mary Flemington of Ellendale North Dakota sponsored the ceremony and broke a champagne bottle on the prow declaring I christen thee Dakota.
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Groton, Conn
Dakota
Great Northern Steamship Company
Eastern Shipbuilding Company
Mary Flemington
Ellendale
N. D
German Army Not to Be Increased
Berlin February action by reichstag extends the army at current peace strength for one year. The measure was voted through on Saturday keeping defense forces steady under existing limits.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Pointed Paragraphs on Behavior and Vices in Everyday Life
A collection of observational quips contrasts gender norms and social habits. It notes a woman painter’s admonition against tears, a man’s spicy speech, love’s spark, and reactions to elevators, schooling, and reputations. It also mentions an Ohio woman’s divorce and remarriage, plus remarks on smoking and writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Mark Twain
Japan Breaks Off Diplomatic Ties With Russia
Official notices from St Petersburg report Japan will recall its minister and staff and sever negotiations, signaling possible war. Russia orders its Tokio mission to depart and defends four key points on Manchuria Corea fortifications and a neutral Yalu zone. Paris and St. Petersburg issue warnings as public rumor grows of limited mediation chances.
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St. Petersburg
Count Lamsdorff
Japan
Russia
Baron de Rosen
Tokio
Komura
Foreign Office
Corea
Paris
the Figaro
M. Motono
Imperial Mission
M. Kurine
Alexieff
Manchuria
Port Arthur
Vladivostock
Yalu
Yana
Yokohama
M. Dambro
Legation
France
Great Britain
Widows of Cheswick Mine Disaster to Europe
Fifteen widows and families from the Cheswick mine disaster are ticketed to Fiume and Trieste by the relief committee. In total over 100 widows of foreign nationals who died will be sent back to Europe.
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Pittsburg
Cheswick
Fiume
Trieste
Austria
Relief Committee
Europe
Fuller Renominated by Acclamation at Ottawa Convention
Ottawa Illinois February 6 The republican congressional convention for the Twelfth Illinois district met in Ottawa. Congressman Charles E Fuller of Boone county was renominated by acclamation.
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Ottawa
Ill
Illinois
Charles E. Fuller
Boone County
Miss Kate Moriarty Dies From Corset Pressure
Springfield reports Miss Kate Moriarty died from heart failure caused by corset stays after fainting during a dance. She collapsed in the ballroom and died within minutes.
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Springfield
Mass
Kate Moriarty
Quail and prairie chickens seized in Enid yards
Deputy Game Warden Shaffer confiscated sixteen thousand quail and prairie chickens in Enid railway yards. The shipment from Okeene was consigned to a St. Louis produce house, prompting authorities to seize the cargo.
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Enid, Okla
Shaffer
Okeene
St. Louis
Fire Kills Five Children In Council Bluffs Home
At 1 AM a fire destroyed the Peter Christiansen residence in Council Bluffs. Five children aged from five months to 11 years perished, and Mrs. Christiansen, 80, died soon after from severe burns. The husband was away. cause of the blaze is unknown.
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Peter Christiansen
Council Bluffs
Christiansen
Dna
Frank
Lila
Jane
Pardons Hard to Get in Keokuk County Case
The case of Mrs. Sarah Kuhns of Keokuk county, a young woman serving a life term for killing her husband, is set to dominate the Thirtieth general assembly as pardons committees from both chambers met. They indicated pardons will be scarce this year and few applicants will be granted clemency from the long list.
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Sarah Kuhns
Keokuk County
General Assembly
Senate
House
County Treasurers Elect Officers for Ensuing Year
Des Moines hosts the annual meeting with W. H. Cahill chosen for a second term as president. J. W. West of Poweshiek becomes vice president, G. S. Robinson of Pocahontas is secretary, and I. T. Homan of Adams is treasurer.
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Des Moines
W. H. Cahill
J. W. West
Poweshiek
G. S. Robinson
Pocahontas
I. T. Homan
Adams
Wounds Prove Fatal as Husband Shoots Wife Then Self
Mrs. James Dunn died in Sioux City from two gunshots inflicted by her husband on November 15. Prodded by weeks of drinking and despondency over separation, he lured her to a private room and fired twice, then killed himself.
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James Dunn
Sioux City
Iowa weather report notes warm start and extreme cold end
The January crop report from the agricultural department in Washington states Iowa experienced a warm start favorable for stock and farm work until the 20th, followed by ten days of extreme cold and a severe storm with frost and ice causing damage to fruit and shade trees and complicating stock feeding. Fall grain and clover fields remained well protected during the cold period.
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Agricultural Department
Washington
Iowa
Tragedy Near Pendleton Two Die in Suspected Double Suicide
The bodies of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Brown of Reinbeck were found in hills south of Pendleton Oregon. Mrs. Brown was shot in the breast and throat cut. Brown shot himself and swallowed poison. A note said they were tired of life and agreed to die together.
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John T. Brown
Reinbeck
Pendleton
Ore
Bolks Couple Funeral Held at Haddock Memorial Church
The funeral for Mr and Mrs James Bolks occurred at Haddock Memorial Methodist Episcopal church in Sioux City. The couple had recently died in Los Angeles in a double tragedy in which the husband killed his wife before taking his own life.
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James Bolks
Haddock Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Sioux City
Los Angeles
Cal
Iowa State Manufacturers Association Elects Officers
The Iowa State Manufacturers Association in Des Moines elected officers led by President W. W. Marsh of Waterloo and Vice President R. O. Green of Fort Dodge. A. C. Hutchins of Des Moines was named secretary and George W. Parsons of Newton treasurer.
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Iowa State Manufacturers’ Association
Des Moines
W. W. Marsh
Waterloo
R. O. Green
Fort Dodge
A.C. Hutchins
George W. Parsons
Newton
News in Brief from Iowa Cities and Death Notices
Dr Frederick Corfe aged 69 dropped dead at a Union Commercial club hanouet toast. Former Mayor William C Holt died in Waverly aged 70. William A Cowan died by morphine at his Oskaloosa home after three years ill health. S S G Sales founder of Mason City Baptist church died of apoplexy in Mason City. O F Nelson shot and killed himself while hunting. body found near Corydon. Post offices discontinued at Sandusky Lee county Galland Brecewel Lineville Four Corners Jefferson county Lockbridge. Davenport attorneys seek a bill for another judge in the district. Scott County increases County Treasurer Rudolph Rohlfs salary to 2500. W L Brown of Des Moines killed in Missouri Pacific wreck near Miller Kan. Stevens and Carlson found dead in Phillips mine Foster after cave-in. Sweethearts reunited after 30 years marriage in Iowa Falls. McAuley Bros stockyards Mason City fire causes $8000 loss. Maj Hoyt Sherman DM left estate over 250000 shared among five children and one grandson. Marshalltown forms baseball company for eastern Iowa league. Chariton fire hits business district. Explosion wrecks E M Funk drug store in Hampton. Universalist church Waterloo calls Rev Effie K M Jones who accepts.
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Des Moines
Senate
House
FF. M. Drake
Cummins
Benedict
Vinton
State Agricultural College
Boards of Supervisors
Board of Control
First Judicial
Lee
Ileary
Louisa
Washington
Iowa National Guard
Anamosa
Iowa
Trustees of Charity Fund
Boulder Lodge
Clarinda Hospital
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Industrial School
Supreme Court
Frederick Corfe
Union Commercial Club
Im Union
William C. Holt
Waverly
William A. Cowan
Oskaloosa
S. S. G. Sales
Baptist Church
Mason City
Spurgeon’s Institute
O. F. Nelson
Corydon
Sandusky
Lee County
Galland
Brecewel
Decatur County
Lineville
Four Corners
Jefferson County
Lockbridge
Davenport
Scott County Board of Supervisors
Rudolph Rohlfs
W. L. Brown
Colorado Flyer
Missouri Pacific
Miller
Kan
John Stevens
Alexander Carlson
Phillips
Foster
S. L. Schreeves
Naomi Langsdale
Iowa Falls
McAuley Bros
Maj
Hoyt Sherman
D Moines
Marshalltown
Chariton
Hampton
E. M. Funk
Universalist Church
Waterloo
Effie K. M. Jones
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McKinley
Col. Saunders
Hiss
W. B. LaForce
Ottumwa
Shaw
Sankey
Cassel W
Friends of the State Agricultural College
Ames College
Engineering Experiment Station
Jones
Mahaska County
Teter
Marion County
Temple
House of Representatives
M. L. Temple
Clarke County
Thirty-First General Assembly
Assembly
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Col. M. L. Temple
Nome
Ways and Means
Senoxville
Oregon
Col. Bryan
Tillman
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis Journal
Chicago Chronicle
Dem
Washington Post
Ind
N. Y
State Press Association
St. Louis Fair
Corn Belt Producers’ Association of
Methodist Missions
Fowler
McCabe
Hamilton
Hartwell
Missionary Society
Thomas Nicholson
Dakota University
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
W. J Moir
Eldora
Mr. Moir
Republican River
Iowa State News
Crop Report
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