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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
3
The governor urges careful consideration of many major measures for the upcoming session. He notes commissions have prepared bills and that favorable conditions exist for substantial legislation. He discusses relocation of the Supreme Court to a judicial building and reports banking and insurance conditions with 1409 banks and trust companies and deposits rising to 285 million.
The report states January balances of the general fund near 971 672.11 with net after deductions around 730 600. It projects receipts to July 1 1915 of 13 482 000 and expenditures of 12 350 000 plus 650 000 for 1915. Available for extraordinary needs equals 1 300 000, warning against overestimation without increased income.
The proposal urges enlarging the capitol grounds by purchasing land between East Ninth and East Twelfth Streets from Capitol Avenue to the railroad tracks. South of Walnut Street the area would be parkland to beautify the site and host the Allison monument plus future memorials.
The demand for more room for state officers grows urgent as the Dairy and Food Commissioner and State Veterinary Surgeon share the old brick building west of the state house. Other agencies like the State Board of Education, Fire Marshal, Commerce Counsel, Rate Department, and Oil Inspector occupy scattered committee rooms and temporary spaces in the old and Historical Buildings. A new office building has been suggested to provide needed space and consolidate operations.
An appropriation is requested for the industrial school for boys to reconstruct the administration building. Part of the space would be used to establish a gymnasium for student activities.
In a general discussion on prison management and labor, the speaker notes that conditions at the Anamosa institution are satisfactory aside from previously stated points, and that the reformatory's management is capable and efficient.
The Board seeks a definite maintenance amount for the Soldiers' Home rather than a per capita allowance. It argues that inmate numbers will soon fall, making a fixed sum more appropriate to cover ongoing costs.
The Mining and Labor Departments announce the full revision of the mining chapter in the state code after the last session. The new law has functioned well with no serious disasters, and the Labor Department reports excellent administration. Proposals will seek to extend the department and reform employment agency law to eliminate the pedrone system.
The health department’s condition is better but the executive head should be the person in direct command. Under a system similar to the current, this role would be filled by a secretary.
The speaker notes a severe hog cholera outbreak in the state with losses of at least 12 million dollars over the past year. The serum treatment is the key remedy, and the current 8000 appropriation biannually is inadequate, with imports needed from other states. The recommendation is a larger appropriation and improved serum production and distribution to prevent future losses.
The speaker notes satisfactory progress in both departments and urges continued aid and encouragement consistent with other state interests. The message emphasizes steady support to advance agricultural and horticultural efforts.
The fourth session passed a law creating the State Marshal's office. In operation for a year and a half it has yielded very satisfactory results.
The proposal suggests a state official under the Governor's direction could be dispatched anywhere in the state to investigate crimes and aid the Governor and Attorney General in enforcing laws. It notes several past occasions where such an official could have yielded substantial benefits and other cases where their services would have been valuable.
The 34th session of the General Assembly established the office of Commerce Counsel and made appropria tions for its operation. The move aims to provide legal guidance on trade and commerce matters and to oversee related regulatory functions.
The readable fragment discusses options for a larger per capita allowance or a fixed monthly maintenance payment. It mentions consideration of how such funds would be allocated and used, but provides no concrete figures or decisions.
Two years ago I urged the creation of an epileptic colony and I reiterate that the need is greater now. The next eleemosynary institution should be a home or colony for epileptics.
Months ago complaints about Fort Madison penitentiary prompted a Board of Control inquiry and personal reviews. The President and State Board of Health secretary inspected sanitation. Attorney General with Judge Roberts and Parley Sheldon were asked to participate in further examination.
The text endorses the creation of the Commerce Counsel position and the State Board of Railroad Commissioners for interstate and intrastate commerce matters. It notes improved results and expresses confidence the office has been fully justified by its impact.
The text urges enacting a law requiring employer employee disputes be submitted to arbitration before strikes or lockouts. It notes the 34th General Assembly discussed this but took no action, while disputes and disagreements have since caused strikes of varying seriousness, including trivial matters that should have been settled easily.
In my inaugural address I noted a demand for law enforcement following liquor statute violations and credited the Cosson removal statutes enacted by the 33rd General Assembly with fostering a broader respect for all state laws and, in particular, liquor laws, now better observed than ever.
A speaker urges early action on better utilities regulation and the creation of a public utilities commission. He references his two year old message and recommends the Crist Bill from the last General Assembly as a basis to work from.
An appropriation is sought to complete the GI S cottage at the institution for feeble minded children. The foundation is laid and finishing the structure requires funds.
The speaker supports a congressional measure to extend the President’s term to six years and bar immediate re election. He also urges amending the state constitution for a four year governor term with eligibility restrictions, unless a later term intervenes.
A public note urges appropriations for a psychopathic hospital at Mt Pleasant and Clarinda, plus a tuberculosis cottage at Independence and an employee home at Cherokee. The writer stresses crowded facilities and the need to segregate TB patients and provide rest homes for staff.
The Orphans' Home in Davenport requests appropriations to add hospital space and to build a school building. The speaker notes crowded conditions in the school, urges at least three to four extra rooms or a separate lower grades building as urged by the Board of Control.
An investigation of complaints found no serious issues beyond those tied to an old institution the Board of Control is attempting to modernize within available funds. The report notes efforts to upgrade as fast as possible given resources.
The author urges enacting a direct inheritance tax law as a revenue source. He would exempt ordinary estates while taxing larger estates more heavily as their values rise. The stance reflects a trend in many states toward this revenue measure.
The article notes small appropriations are requested for various needs at the School for the Deaf, with the total not large. It argues that the institution’s necessities in this regard are modest compared with other state institutions.
The 1909 State Board of Education took effect amid criticism yet saw school attendance rise. The governor notes proposals to move engineering to Ames and domestic science plus liberal arts to Iowa City, drawing protests. He urges careful study of the board's report and its rationale before overriding institutional judgments.
A state commission recommends taxing property at actual value rather than a fraction, with offsetting levy reductions to avoid tax spikes. Proposals include taxing bank stocks at full value with surplus and undivided profits taxed alike, and constitutional amendments to require public service corporations to pay taxes directly to the state treasury.
The Executive Council proposes raising state levy from 3-10 to 3 to 4-10 mills for general state purposes to meet a $2,500,000 requirement under Chapter 190 of the 34th General Assembly. The shift follows a law change on moneys and credits assessment. In 1911 taxable value was about $42.5 million yielding $140,000 at 3.3 mills. 1912 value rose to about $188.7 million, affecting potential income under the new levy.
Mason City report states the Great Western Railroad has asked for an injunction against the Northwestern railroad. The claim is that the Northwestern trespasses on the Great Western right of way while constructing a spur to a local cement plant.
Sheriff Gretten was called to Cambridge by reports of a man shooting at homes. Adolph Huck was arrested and charged with shooting freely while in his residence.
Parcel post traffic is so heavy in Sioux City that Postmaster KW C Tompkins will request eight additional staff members eight more workers four carriers and four clerks to handle the load.
Wayne Balies a Malvern printer swallowed acid in what appears to be a suicide attempt. He is in a dangerous condition and facing a critical health crisis as authorities assess the act and motive.
The passage notes a total amount of 943500 with the state receiving about 1-14th part or roughly 67000. It shows a loss to the state near 73000 requiring an addition of one tenth of a mill to the general state levy to make up the deficiency.
The report by the commission on workmen's compensation is examined as a comprehensive new law. It outlines compulsory coverage for employers with more than five workers and state and local employees unless rejected by filing with the Iowa Industrial Commission. Benefits include medical care for four weeks, funeral payments up to 190 dollars, death benefits at 60 percent of wages with caps, and disability compensation with specific dismemberment amounts.
The speaker urges the legislature to pursue a constitutional amendment to grant women the vote, noting nine or ten states have already adopted such laws. He expects universal adoption but recommends measures to present the issue to voters, arguing practical steps should be taken to bring it before the electorate.
In a farewell message the Chief Executive expresses gratitude for election to two top offices and ten years of service. He notes unfulfilled goals but hopes many listed measures become law during the current session and wishes success for his successor and the legislature.
Col Joseph Hiboeck a famed fighting colonel of the Personal Liberty League of Iowa and founder editor of the Staats Anzeiger Des Moines died Wednesday at his home 914 Third street after a pneumonia illness dating from Christmas He was 75 years old.
The Sioux City Bar Association party disclosed a proposal to divide the Fourth judicial district into two to speed trials in Woodbury. Legislation would create a Woodbury Monona district with three judges, two stationed in Woodbury and a third not required in Monona, serving continuously.
Iowa city officials and lawmakers debate a judiciary building versus a general office complex to relieve congestion at the state house. Gov Carroll’s recommendation spurs fear of a split in support and potential legislative deadlock as activists push for a broader state office project.
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