Supreme Court reverses Iowa on interstate liquor shipments
The U S Supreme Court reversed the Iowa high court in a case from Tama county involving C O D liquor shipments by the American Express Co. Liquor seized in Iowa and condemned for sale was deemed illegally sold under state law, not interstate commerce. The decision voids Iowa’s destruction order, citing the federal commerce clause and possible effects on national trade.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court of Iowa
State of Iowa
The
American Express Co
Tama County
American Express Company
Express Company
Rock Island
Tama
Justice Court
District Court
Burnham
Supreme Court
Express
United States
State Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Iowa Supreme Court
Federal Constitution. Justice White
Value of Classical Study in Modern Education
The piece argues that modern scholars benefit from practical life training and scientific study as languages of ancient times fade in favor of living disciplines. It cites Shakespeare Lincoln and Spencer to note that mastery of classical languages is not essential for expressive power or national leadership.
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Shakespeare
Herbert Spencer
Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg
Sumner
Everett
Scott
Port Arthur Fall Inspires Global Sympathy for Japan
The American public largely supports Japan in the Eastern war and hopes Port Arthur's capture signals a turning point. The text notes shared bravery by both sides amid brutal war and prays for peace, urging world mediation and an end to the devastation in Russia and Japan.
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Japan
Port Arthur
Russia
Public tax evasion critique targets W F Siebold
The writer condemns W F Siebold of Woodbury County for fleeing the state to avoid taxes on moneys and credits. The piece urges upholding law against paper trusts and print paper makers, arguing the government action against unlawful combinations deserves public support.
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W. F. Siebold
Woodbury County
Funk not pursuing governorship says Marshalltown paper
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes that Hon. A. B Funk is not seeking the governorship, arguing that voters who choose governors do not seem to be chasing Punk.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
A. B Funk
Punk
Parker's Defeat Prompts Hill Political Retirement
After Parker's loss, David B. Hill shows no hesitation in formalizing his political retirement. A Patti farewell would have followed a Parker victory, underscoring the shift in outlook.
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Parker
David B. Hill
Patti
Perkins for Iowa Governor in 1906
The Dubuque newspaper endorses Mr. Perkins as a mature, capable candidate likely to focus on state affairs while congressional representatives speak on national issues. It argues Iowa has ample needs for steady leadership and that a good western man should serve as governor in 1906.
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Dubuqque
Perkins
Congress
Iowa
A Lesson for Prohibitionists
The Independent notes that in Massachusetts last year 235000 men voted no license, 26000 more than the Prohibition ticket nationwide. The lesson: people largely favor prohibition but distrust a Prohibition party, preferring local option over prohibitory law.
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Prohibition Party
Massachusetts
Prohibition
United States
Iowa Delegation Backs President Rate Policies
From the Cedar Raunds Republican report the Iowa delegation led by Congressman Hepburn supports sustaining the president's rate policies. The piece notes no doubt about the Iowa lineup and calls for reform of railroad abuses to reduce agitators' livelihoods.
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Cedar Raunds Republican
Washinon
Effec
Iowa
Hepburn
Iowa State Teachers Association elects local officers
At the Des Moines meeting of the Iowa State Teachers Association officers were chosen for the coming year. J J McConnell Cedar Rapids president F E B Palmer Jefferson first vice president Ella C Chantrey Adair second vice president O P Bostwick Clinton secretary Adam Pickett Mt Ayr treasurer G W Samson Cedar Falls executive committee member E F Bolton Iowa City. Mattie Lea A Lair Sidney and T B Hutton Lemars named to educational council. Wyoming Journal notes volume thirty four ends after 34 years serving county and state news with growing readers and advertising.
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Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
J. J. McConnell
Cedar Rapids
F. E B. Palmer
Jefferson
Ella C. Chantrey
Adair
O. P. Bostwick
Clinton
Adam Pickett
Mt. Ayr
G. W. Samson
Cedar Falls
F. E. Bolton
Iowa City
Iowa City. Members of Educational Council
T. B. Hutton
Lemars
Mattie Lea A. Lair
Sidney
Haeberle Family Buys Twenty Five Papers in Local Record
Manchester reported H. C Haeberle and family take and pay for no less than twenty five papers and magazines. The case is cited as a local record challenging the notion that the Bible suffices for reading, with a sharp note aimed at the minimalist reader.
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Manchester
H. C Haeberle
Ames School Turmoil Ends With Resignations and Reinstatement Attempt
The Ames school clash ends with Prof. C R Scroggie resigning then briefly withdrawn amid board actions. Secretary C G Lee and member George E Baker resign. Perry Bower sworn in to fill a vacancy. The board offers J F M King of Centerville the superintendent post at 1600 dollars. Scroggie aims to keep teachers from leaving. many aides threatened mass resignations.
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Co. R. Scroggie
Ames
Scroggie
Des Moines Register- Leader
Maas
C. R. Scroggie
Mgr . Scroggie
Board of Education
C. G. Lee
George E. Baker
Baker
Lee
Professor Scroggie
George KE. Baker
Centerville
Knapp
Smith
Duntz
County Supervisors Install McDonald As Chairman
The county board met last Monday after swearing in Andrew McDonald of Center Junction who succeeds William Sutherland. McDonald was appointed to school fund and finance while R A Scroggie and D A Clay received roles as committee members. The board named committees on finance poor farm roads and bridges equalization public buildings school fund bonds salaries claims and several district road and bridge groups with members listed by post office towns including Onslow Monticello Lovell Castle Grove Wayne Springville Cass Fairview Greenfield Hale Rome Oxford Center Junction Madison Scotch Grove Jackson and more.
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County Board of Supervisors
Andrew McDonald
Center Junction
William Sutherland
Robert Scroggie
Clay
T Finance
McDonald
Matthiessen
Peet
Scroggie
R. A. Scroggie
Postoffice
Onslow
Wyoming
Washington
Richand
A. Matthiessen
Monticello
Lovell
Castle Grove
Wayne
Rt. M
Oxford
Postoffice Center
Madison
Scotch Grove
Jackson
December 1904 Marriage Licenses Listed by District Clerk
The clerk of the district court issued marriage licenses in December 1904 listing pairs such as Charlie Walter and Louie Moore, Theodore Becker and Ida Radloff, Charles Lake and Grace Corey, John Livingston and Grace Wells, Edward Burns and Bertha Taylor, Charles Chismore and Nellie White, Abraham Allamand Jr. and Mary Arnold, W T Hunter and Mabel Allen, Clyde Thompson and Emogene Shover, Robert Lee and Gertrude Carrington, Elijah Bickford and Mary Reade, Lewis Byers and Ella Hughes, Buel V. Kramer and Bessie Snyder, Roy Russell and Blanche Byerly, Henry A. Carter and Tressie Nichols, Leone 8 Mayberry and Robert O’Deen, Ora S. Blood and Peter Levnen, plus other pairs.
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Charlie Walter
Louie Moore
Theodore Becker
Ida Radloff
Charles Lake
Grace Corey
John Livingston
Grace Wells
Edward Burns
Bertha Taylor
Charles Chismore
Nellie White
Abraham Allamand, Jr
Mary Arnold
W. T. Hunter
Mabel Allen
Clyde Thompson
Emogene Shover
Robert Lee
Gertrude Carrington
Elijah Bickford
Mary E. Reade
Wyoming Journal Calls for Iowa Bank Oversight Legislation
The Wyoming Journal notes numerous private bank failures in Iowa over the past year and urges that the state establish supervisory authority to regulate banks. It argues such legislation would prevent further collapse and protect depositors.
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The
Wyoming Journal
Iowa
Trial in Manchester over boy abuse case
The man Clark stands trial in Manchester for abusing a boy of unsound mind until death. The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald reports Mr C I E Wales confined to his room with a severe cold since Christmas.
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Clark
Manchester
Dubuque
Ex Sheriff John Cruise rejects 20000 bid on Earlville farm
The Phoenix notes ex Sheriff John Cruise refused a 20000 offer for his 220 acre farm north of Earlville. The item follows a string of local notices and business chatter from the era.
Farm with ample improvements and thriving grain fields
Description details a well fenced farm with a flowing stream, wind pump, door yard waterworks, and stock yards. Features include a seven room dwelling, a barn for 12 horses, granary, hog pens, cow stables with 50 stalls, hen house, orchard, and ample timber along the stream. Minor improvements noted.
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Amooke
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Lewis Byers
Ella Hughes
Buel V. Kramer
Bessie Snyder
Roy Russell
Blanche Byerly
Henry A. Carter
Tressie Nichols
Rcenlae Fritz
Anna Balichek
My Uhr
Leone
Mayberry
Aobert O’deen
Ora S. Blood
Peter Levnen
Dessie Maine
Wooqok
Christiana Womachka
Ben T. Sallinger
Carroll
George W. Scott
William Theophilus
Davenport
M. Meredith
Vinton
D. W. van Norman
May Rasmussen
Oxford Mills
Jones Woolen
Werb
Pratt
Olin Recorder
Bank of Olin
Fred Faulkes
Gazette
Faulkes
Lincoln
Nugent
Philadelphia Inquirer
Hopkinton Leader News
the Phoenix
John Cruise
Earlville
Belle Hale
Meyer
Miss Hale
Marion
Grogstman
B. H. Kreeze
Lenox College
Committee On Classification of Colleges
Lenox
State University of Iowa
State Teachers’ Association
Joe Trigg
Cnn
State Register
Middle West
Register
Oxord Mirror
Harry Zinn
Chicago
Jones County
Eldora
Albrook & Lundy
C. A H. Hess
Steamboat Rock
I XL Remedy Co
Theodore Thomas
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Hieseseses
Capital
Adair County
Bridgewater and
Same Dis
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Fontanelle
Sumner County
Kansas
Sandy
Bridgewater, Iowa
N. Schoen
North Third St
Cedar Rapids, Ia
Lowell State Bank
Board OF Directors
R. O. Stirton
J. W. Doxace
HH. Sandhouse
W. Nicholas Holst
A. L. Fairbauxy
W. A. Mirick
Hall
M. Schodde
St. P
Omaha
Colorado and Sweet
Sioux City
St Paul
Kansas City
Warley
Calmar Freight
Oxford Freight
J. KE. Bateman
W. Firat St
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