Iowa Legislature Faces Code Debates and Age of Consent Question
The Des Moines press notes the Twenty sixth Iowa General Assembly progressing on a new code with one house chapter on justices of the peace and ongoing talks on age of consent set to 16. Other items include school free text books, portraits funding, sleeping car liability reforms, a trans Misssissippi exposition bid, and revisions to constitutional representation and judicial districts. The session features Brinton committee led code work and a pioneer lawmakers biennial gathering with honors for Kasson and Saunders and a memorial for Judge Wright.
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State to Expand Prisons and Installment Revenue Measure
Governor Jackson cites need for more room and better buildings as nine five members elect wardens and a raft of state officials. In a joint convention they select wardens for Fort Madison and Anamosa and name trustees and regents for multiple state institutions and schools.
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Dubuque Democrats Seek Next State Convention
Neighborhood items report from Dubuque noting Democrats aim to hold the next state convention with a daily convention planned in Cedar Rapids starting February 24. The roundup covers suspensions, union-depot plans, local court actions, and various incidents across northeastern Iowa.
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Oldest Washington township settler John Sorrell dies at 83
From Cascade Courier, John Sorrell a French born settler in Washington township died at his family home aged 83. Survived by his wife and two sons three daughters. funeral held at St Peter's church Temple Hill. Losses from a fire were $20000 with partial insurance and aid sent from Maquoketa and Clinton later refused. A confidence man swindled Mason City residents last week by showing large bills while buying cattle and disappearing after deliveries.
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Religious Reflections from the Kaum’s Worn
Reflections urge genuine faith and action to move mountains and thwart hypocrisy. The text contrasts self-righteousness with true service and notes God’s provision for humanity. It emphasizes living to bring happiness and finding meaning through good deeds.
Wayne Township Republican Caucus Announced
Wayne township Republicans will hold a caucus at the Wayne Center schoolhouse on Saturday February 2 at 2 o'clock to select delegates for the republican county convention. J W Fercuson, Committeeman.
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The Miles Sittings Bull Interviews of 1876 Retold
George E. Pond recounts General Miles and Sitting Bull in October 1876 near Cedar Creek. Mile s forces clash with Sioux after failed council talks with a flag of truce. Sitting Bull vows resistance as troops drives hostiles toward the Yellowstone. A rattlesnake exhibit in Jefferson, Georgia, measures 79 inches with 21 rattles.
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An obstinate bride and a winter courtship tale
An old New Jersey judge hosts a curious snowbound marriage scene with William and Sarah, a boastful father, and a plan thwarted by poverty, ending with a vow to wed despite sparse gifts. The piece shifts to a scientific note on sulphur showers, explaining pine pollen pollenization and a 1886 Washington event.
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Republican Central Committee Chairman Announces Meeting
The note from W. FF. Lake, Chairman, states that chairmen of township organizations will be governed accordingly and a Central Committee meeting will follow the convention.
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