Rankin's Mulct Law Enforce Bill Moves to Senate Passage
Iowa lawmakers report progress on A C Rankin’s state marshal bill to appoint deputies for enforcing the mulct law amid renewed public support led by Archbishop Keane in Dubuque. Debate references temperance costs, Army homes, and opposition to bars in soldiers’ homes. The piece notes fiscal lessons from legislative spending and mourns Victor B. Dolliver, brother of Senator J. P. Dolliver, who left a $19,000 gift to Morningside College.
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A.C. Rankin
Senate
Dubuque
Keane
Maccatine
House of Representatives
Washington
Congressman Hepburn
Iowa
United States
Europe
Rim
Dolliver
Victor B. Dolliver
J. P. Dolliver
Lar Tabee
Morningside College
Shaw Accepts Presidency at Carnegie Trust Co New York
Secretary Leslie M. Shaw announces his departure from the cabinet after five years to become president of the Carnegie Trust Co New York a new bank with five million dollars authorized capital. He will start March 5 at a salary near the US president’s. He will likely keep his Denison home and Iowa friends regret his departure.
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Leslie M. Shaw
Carnegie Trust Co
New York
Shaw
United States
Iowa
Denison
Rural carriers face pay increase amid appropriations clash
Supporters of Governor Cumming harshly criticize a sub committee report that rejected a 1000 dollar appropriation to cover over expenditures from Iowa monuments dedication. Rural carriers may gain raises to 900 dollars if Congress acts, as routes require three horses and work persists in all weather.
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Cumming
Subcommittee On Appropriations
Iowa
Congress
House
Senate
Cautionary List of 1901 02 Mining Schemes Advertised
A Success writer exposes a partial list of 150 mining and oil firms that promised investors 150 to 3000 percent profits during 1901 02. Investigations show only one paid a dividend, while daily papers especially Sunday issues keep printing ads targeting gullible readers.
Bill on petition notices blocks further marches by brewers
A bill passed by the lower house requires that anyone circulating a petition of consent under the malt law first give 30 days notice of the intention. If it passes the senate, it will stop further stashed marches by brewers.
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Senate
Iowa House Debates Delay on Moore Seat Bill Amid Gavel Gossip
The judiciary committee unanimously recommended indefinite postponement of Representative Moore's county seat bill after he complained of no hearing. Governor Cummins and Miller of Bremer sparred over unapproved spending reports for a monument dedication. Senate votes favored Rankin's liquor marshal bill while Meredith Sunday amusements bill was postponed. Iowa State College won the Ames oratorical contest with Shelley of Lost Nation named best speaker.
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Moore
Judiciary Committee
Miller
Bremer
Des Moines
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Paul
Jones County
Kendall
John Osborne
John Lepper
Center Point
Cummins
Iowa
Senate Committee
Rankin
Iowa State College
Ames
Shelley
Lost Nation
Neighborhood News Highlights From Iowa Towns
Reports from Davenport Dubuque Cedar Rapids and nearby areas cover a student killed while boarding a train a docket cleared in Dubuque over slot cases a county merchants group opposing subscription solicitations stricter smallpox quarantine measures a Cedar Rapids bond vote for a new city hall and a temperance meeting led by Archbishop Keane and Dr. Cady. The Dubuque pastor sues over a nickname a Dyersville man dies after being struck by a train and a Wheatland blacksmith beaten by white capters. Local misbehavior in Olin ends with minor fines and defiance.
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Delaware County Retail Merchants’ Association
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Archbishop Keane
Dr. Cady
Congregational Church
H. Lutz
N. J. Kramer
Dyersville
Olin
Anamosa
Andrew Miller
Wheatland
Miller
Iowa Des Moines Corconsiders Primary Bill Delay
The Joint subcommittee headed by Chairman Wilson may not have a primary election bill ready before vacation starting March 5. Democratic concessions on party declaration split the panel, with Republicans pushing Crossley style open ballots and Democrats withholding. Debate over statewide versus county only provisions looms as houses risk delays and possible substitutes.
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Des Moines Cor
Chicago Tribune
Wilson
Stirton
McDonald
Senate
Temple of Clark
Jamison,Dunham and Saunders
Woodmen of Oxford Junction Grow by District Plan
Hon G W Lathrop suffers poor health despite pleasant days while friends miss his company at the regular meeting place. The Woodmen of Oxford Junction, already a good local group, join with District Councilman Vasin to boost membership, doubling their original number as part of a concerted effort to improve the organization. Each added year ages the veteran more, yet the drive continues.
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G. W. Lathrop
Woodmen
Oxford Junction
Vasin
Sheriff Faces Tramp Problem in Anamoan
The Wyoming Journal reports that Sheriff Hogan must shut down the winter refuge for tramps at the county jail. Supervisors Noyes and Hale have placed a rock pile with tools and require inmates to work for meals, threatening solitary confinement and bread and water for noncompliance.
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The
Wyoming Journal
Matt Noyes
Monticello
Hale
Cass
Anamoan
Hogan
Noyes
Fale
Tramp
Remley to retire as Shaw and Dutton buy quarter share
Shaw and Dutton acquire one fourth stake of Arthur Remley as he plans retirement soon. Monticello business leaders visit Zinn electric plant to review day service expansion with Harry Zinn receiving courteous treatment. J D Weiss dies at Amber from typhoid. funeral Friday at Amber church with Rev. Beaver likely conducting services in Anamosa. Pension inquiries feature D A Clay, former member of Capt Ridgys company B 24th Iowa. he will turn 64 next March and join the $12 monthly class.
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Shaw & Dutton
Arthur Remley
Monticello
Zinn
L. H. Lang
J. H. Lang
Wm. Stuhler
J. 8. Hall
R. P. Smith
O. H. Soetje
Harry Zinn
J. D. Weiss
Amber
J. A. Weiss
Anamosa
Amber Church
Beaver
Clinton
Riverside
D. A. Clay
Pension Board
H. W. Sigworth
J. E. King
Gilmore
Local Church Memberships and Area News From Hopkinton
Mr and Mrs E E Orcutt and their children joined the Presbyterian church by transfer. J S McConnell regained ownership of the corner store building housing Wheeler Bros and the Hotel Hop kinton. Dr L F Cummings was laid off with the grip, joking patients’ reactions. Fifty four tickets were sold for a Cedar Rapids special train for Lenox vs Coe, Lenox losing 40 to 26. Extremes featured at the editor’s home with venison from near Canada and Louisiana strawberries. J J Fleckenstein bought out Herman Otting in the livery business. Rev D C Mackintosh D D, pastor of Hopkinton Presbyterian, has been called to Audubon. resignation to be reconsidered, with action postponed to Monday. Manchester Press notes strong hog sales from May pigs, Poland-Chinas, and gains for local farmers amid a thriving Iowa hog market.
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Castle Grove
Presbyterian Church
J. S. McConnell
Wheeler Bros
Hopkinton
L. F. Cummings
Cedar Rapids
Lenox
Coe
Canada Line
Louisiana
J. J. Fleckenstein
Herman Otting
D. C. Mackintosh
D. D
Presbyterian Church of
Audubon
Mackintosh
Snap Shots from Sioux City Journal
A reflective column gathers aphorisms on memory, restraint, proof, and fate. It juxtaposes thoughts on witnesses recollecting events, the burden of public confession, and the paradoxes of salvation and death with wry, observational humor.
Fatal Wreck on Narrow Guage Near Washington Mills
A wreck on the narrow gauge railroad at a high trestle near Washington Mills last Friday noon killed Mrs. John Rohan of Fillmore and severely injured conductor H F Martin. A coach fell forty feet after jumping the curve. a coal car crushed the coach. In the injured roster: Conductor Henry Martin of Bellevue, several others from Bellevue Cascade and Garryowen with facial injuries, Miss Mary McLaughlin spine injury, Oleson red oak leg broken, Theodore Martin spine and face injuries. Funeral for Mrs. Rohan was at Sacred Heart Fillmore. Track and speeds were ruled not at fault. causes speculated as brake or track defect. Most injured sent to Dubuque hospitals. Fonda remained in Bellevue.
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Washington Mills
John Rohan
Fillmore
H. F. Martin
KE. H. Fairn
Dubuque
Mr. Davis
Cascade
Miss Davis
Mary Mclaughlin
Garryowen
Mr. Oleson
Red Oak
Iowa
Theodore Martin
Bellevue
Rohan
Sacred Heart Church
Inet
J. W. Stapleton
Milwaukee Road
Fonda
Thaw Case Sparks Debate On Safety Of Young Women
Anamosa Prison Press questions claims that airing the Thaw case harms morality while noting a parent who denounces press coverage. The piece argues girls are not safe if they ignore dangers and assume all adults are virtuous, urging readers to confront harsh realities.
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Anamosa
Nine room residence with barn and cellars for sale
For sale a nine room electric lighted furnace heated residence with water inside and out large cistern fruit and furnace cellars inside and outside entrance. Includes large barn box and single stalls all in repair. Enquire of Dr. A M Maurice. Also note a Cornell professor comment on honesty and wealth with warning about shortcuts.
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A. M. Maurice
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