Judges Pay Fine and Political Musings
Judges Hubbard and Trimble paid their Kossuth county fines. They are high priced lawyers, and can afford expensive fines. Senator Depew might have avoided the annoyance of three marriage ceremonies had he sought a less romantic country than France. Salaries of gubernatorial appointments appear modest next to inland teachers, prompting questions about the scramble and fuss over who shall be who.
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Hubbard
Trimble
Kossuth County
Depew
France
Governor Cummins and railway taxation study urged
The article states Cummins is unlikely to back a commission on railway taxation, noting friends say he could handle the issue himself with courage and ability.
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Cummins
Drake University Chancellor cites Iowa teachers' pay rank
Chancellor Craig of Drake University says Iowa school teachers earn lower average wages than in every state except Louisiana. He notes Missouri fares better in comparison, illustrating a statewide wage disparity affecting education.
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Craig
Drake University
Iowa
Louisiana
Missouri
New Methodist Constitution Allows Women Delegates
A new United States Methodist constitution adopted at the 1900 Chicago general conference changes voting rules. Women will be admitted as delegates to the general conference, reflecting their three fourths share of church membership, and amendments to the constitution now require two thirds rather than three fourths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago
Government Targets Fake Publications Over Post Office Credit
The post office scrutiny presses publishers who issue circulars to country papers. They claim second class rates could be denied to credits extended to subscribers. Officials say legitimate newspapers won’t be harmed and emphasize distinguishing genuine outlets from fakes.
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Post Office Department
State Teachers' Association Proposes County Board of Examiners
At the Des Moines meeting last week a committee report urged creating a county board of examiners with three members including the county superintendent as chair. The other two would be nominated by the superintendent and confirmed by the board of supervisors to examine all teachers for certificates. Critics question the benefit while the superintendent controls appointment, and the move may threaten the office itself. The outcome depends on legislative reception of the association's recommendation.
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State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
Board of Examiners
Board of Supervisors
Iowa Privilege Extends to Physician Observations
Iowa law shields confidential communications to priests lawyers and physicians from court disclosure. The supreme court in Prader v Accident Insurance Co extended the privilege to physician observations unless waived. Recently the court carved a civil criminal distinction, ruling in a murder case that the statute isn’t a shield for the accused and public safety prevails.
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Iowa
Prader
Supreme Court
Iowa’s rise reshapes national political power
The Minneapolis Tribune notes Iowa’s growing influence as four leaders Allison Henderson Wilson and Shaw hold key posts in the Senate House Cabinet. The shift of power westward grows with Iowa’s prominent political figures.
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Trom
Minneapolis Tribune
Iowa
Dolliver
Allison
Congress
Senate
Committee On Appropriations
House
Henderson
McKinley
Agriculture
James Wilson
Leslie M. Shaw
Treasury Department
Wilson
Shaw
New York
Four Judges not a Divided District
The Tipton Advertiser notes Judge Treichler closed a six week term in Cedar county. Six days once sufficed in that county, but court business grows in Jones. The proposed fix urges an extra judge for the district to yield two for Linn and one for Jones and Cedar. Four judges would balance workload with scarce rest days.
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Marion Register
Tipton Advertiser
Treichler
Cedar County
Jones
Linn
Jones and Cedar
Rotation of Judges Best
The Linn County bar weighs proposing Linn and Cedar counties form a two judge district while Jones joins as a separate unit. They question if the change would help or hinder. The preferred plan is three judges rotating terms with full terms for consistency across all three counties.
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Wyoming Journal
Linn County
Jones and Cedar Counties
Bryan influence lingers in Missouri politics and conventions
William J. Bryan remains a consequential figure in Missouri as the reorganizers plan to challenge the Chicago and Kansas City platforms in next year’s state and congressional conventions. The article notes his frequent political addresses in Missouri towns and the ongoing impact of his stance.
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St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
William J. Bryan
Missouri
Bryan
Chicago
Kansas City
Clinton Era Prophetic Letter Hails Shaw as Treasury Nominee
Report from the Clinton Age claims President-designate has offered Governor Shaw of Iowa the post of Secretary of the Treasury. The note calls the appointment eminently proper and highly fitting for the era.
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Clinton Age
Shaw
Iowa
Not All Linn County One Way in District Debate
The MonricELLO Express mounts a strong challenge to the division of the judicial district while The Register endorses the split.
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Linn County
Marion Register
Monricello Express
Register Indorses
Steers Stolen From Coppers Farm Near Town
C. Anderson on the Coppers farm reports two fattening steers missing after a night gate was found unfastened. The pair, ready for market, were valued at about $90 each. Anderson to seek help from local feeders to identify the thieves.
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C. Anderson
Coppers
Anderson
Olin Recorder
Railroad on the Stanwood to Anamosa Route Revived
Officials visited last week to review the proposed Stanwood to Anamosa railroad route renewing local interest in the project.
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Stanwood
Anamosa
Blythe Pursues Fourth District Nomination Against Haugen
James E. Blythe announces plans to seek the congressional nomination in the Fourth district next year, challenging incumbent Haugen for the seat. The move signals a partisan contest shaping the district race.
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James E. Blythe
Haugen
Institutes Here to Stay in Iowa Schools
County teachers argue for state support of normal institutes and reform of institute practices. The paper criticizes annual institute fees, rigid leadership, and repeated exams, urging changes to better serve public good and support teachers rather than burden them.
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Paul
State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
Iowa
Sabin
Rural Mail Routes Expanded Out of Hopkinton
Four new rural mail routes are to be established from Hopkinton following Agent Boylan’s planning. Route changes affect Route 1 and add routes extending east, southeast, west and north with carriers Dunlap Wheeless Sill Dufoe Morgan assigned to Nos. 1 2 3 4 5. The system will cover 25 routes countywide, with most towns included. Colesburg remains hard to reach and operation is not expected until July. President Roosevelt did not consult Cummins about the treasury portfolio.
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Hopkinton
Boylan
Earlville
Sand Spring
Broadway
Hazel Green
J. J. Dunlap
A. H. Wheeless
H. B. Sill
C. H. Dufoe
J. D
Colesburg
Pocketful of Sunshine Poem Highlight
A January Ladies' Home Journal verse extols a pocketful of sunshine as better than gold. It claims it drowns sorrows of young and old, brightens prospects, and diffuses light along life's thorny paths, gilding storm clouds with silver lining.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Anamosa Eureka News Highlights Local Happenings
Deputy Clerk Jap Ramsey returns to duty after mumps. Local horse shoeing record set by T B Hines and James Scroggie with 110 shoes in one session and 95 per day for eight days. Lewis Schneider of Monticello sells washing machines and soap for Cole & Son Anamosa. Arthur C Ramsey to wed Margaret Hutton January 7 at Olin. Thelma Lucile Richards dies at age two from choking on a nut. funeral set for tomorrow. John W Foust and Bessie Overly wed December 25 and plan bridal tour. groom son of Michael and Mary Foust. bride daughter of Amber’s longtime settler.
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Jap Ramsey
Schneider
Arthur C. Ramsey
Margaret Hutton
Olin
Thelma Lucile
J. J. Richards
John W. Foust
Bessie M. Overly
Dixon, Ill
Saloon keepers nabbed under mulct law amid week of arrests
The past week saw several saloon keepers arrested for mulct law violations with Hiram Nevells and George Hopper filing the informations. December 12 Charles Leonard of Temple Hill shipped two carloads of hogs averaging 841 pounds each selling in Chicago for 6.60 a pound netting him 2396 dollars with more for sale. John Hosch sent a five dollar Christmas gift to Carrier Winans and urged others to follow. A new telephone line between the city and Farley is busy with nearby farmers joking over the line each evening. J. W. Beatty’s home narrowly escaped fire when bed clothing ignited from a stove pipe. neighbors and the fire department saved the house, but about 50 dollars of goods burned or damaged.
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Hiram Nevells
George Hopper
Charles Leonard
Temple Hill
Chicago
John Hosch
Winans
Farley
J. W. Beatty
Will Kearney
Messrs. Kearney and Wilcox
Auditor Merriam Weds Mrs. Nellie Day in Surprise Move
State Auditor Frank F. Merriam married Tuesday to Mrs. Nellie E. Day of Manchester. The couple announced from Chicago where they spent the post nuptial period and will reside in Des Moines, no home selected yet. Mrs. Day was the widow of Charles H. Day former deputy in the auditor’s office.
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Merriam
State Register
Frank F. Merriam
Nellie E. Day
Manchester
Des Moines
Chicago
Davenport Faces Rising Smallpox Cases
A brief item notes smallpox cases increasing in Davenport. It also reports a Texas cowboy riding a horse into a Dubuque saloon to buy a drink, paid a fine, and claimed Texas customs.
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Davenport
Texas
Dubuque
Marriage of Dr Knittle and Miss Beth Neelan at Christmas
The marriage occurred Christmas night at the bride’s home in On slow. The ceremony ended a pleasant tea party and surprised friends. The couple left for Chicago to spend their honeymoon.
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Dr. Knittle
Onslow
Beth Neelan
Chicago
Wyoming
Stop the Blight Stop the Blight
An old promotional text touts Scott's Emulsion as a cure for child growth deficiencies. It claims the product strengthens and nourishes children, improving appetite sleep and activity. The advertisement mentions the trade mark and offers a free sample while listing price and distributors.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
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Anamosa Eureka News
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Fureka
Harn
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Zwingle
Dubuque County
Bauman
Bookwalter
Western College
Toledo
Samuel Sleeth
Mr. Sleeth
Mra. J. M.loop
Pearl St
Irevensirl
Star Clothing House
A. L. Chase
Chase
Jevery Weber
Wabash Ave
Chicago, Ill
A. Burleigh's
Ohio Woolen Mills
Monticello
Galoway
Co. W. Brown
Lovell State Bank
Moran JL. Lovell
R. C. StirTon
Haun
Vice Press
I. Sandhouse, Wm. Schodde, W.A. Mirick
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