Iowa Legislative Session Seen Prolonged Amid Budget Battles
Des Moines Iowa reports a prolonged legislative session likely to run into April with disputes over biennial elections tax reforms and school book laws. Key issues include anti fusion repeal the Ray uniform school book bill and taxation of corporations and mortgages amid budget pressures.
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Des Moines
Board of Control
Senate
House
Titus
Whelan
Committee On Constitutional Amendments
Senate Committee On
Kentucky
United States
Iowa
New York City
Ohio
House Committee On Ways and Means
Senate Ways and Means
Explosions After Fire Kill Many In Kalamazoo Lab
A fire at Lall Bros laboratory in Kalamazoo ends with a violent explosion. Ten men die and fourteen are wounded. deceased include engine driver George Halliday and firemen Eugene Dole and William Wagar. Debris block trains and ignite further havoc as rescue work continues.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Lall Bros.’ Laboratory
George Halliday
Pat McKfogh
John Hastings, Jr
Charles Whiting
James Quigley
William Wager
IL. IL
Holloway
Frank Auwers
Eugene Dole
Joseph Clifford
Lnreman
Will Hastings
James Utter
John McDermott
Ordway Knight
George Chatterton
Victor Vecelle
Fred Stohrer
John McAllister
Kalamazoo Paper Box Company
Michigan Central Railroad
Tre
William Wagar
Phillips
West
Michigan Central
Death Toll Rises After Train Strikes Bus Near Blue Island
Six West Harvey residents were crushed to death when a Grand Trunk train struck a bus carrying 11 people at the Western avenue crossing south of Blue Island. Only two aboard survived immediate impact. several others were seriously injured. The group, en route to a surprise party at a Blue Island hotel, included Thomas Hayes and Jennie Willette among the dead.
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Chicago
West Harvey
Western Avenue
Grand Trunk Railroad
Blue Island
James Rogers
J. H. McKeon
St. Luke's Hospital
Thomas Hayes
Wred Pesky
Mary Reitz
Louis Souerbier
Sophia van Buren
Jennie Willette
George Saouerbier
Grant Walker
Ferdinand Landgraf
Union House
British steamer Legislator burned at sea with loss of five
The British steamer Legislator capt Tennant bound from Quiverpool for Colon was burned February 16 at 31.23 N 44.10 W. Eleven forward crew were cut off and five drowned when a rescue boat capsized. Twenty eight crew plus two passengers Dr W Mortemer and wife were saved four hours after the fire by the Flower Gate and landed at this port. The fire is believed caused by spontaneous combustion in phosphate cargo.
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Boston
Legislator
Tennant
Quiverpool
Colon
Dr. W. Mortemer
London
Flower Gate
State as Plaintiff in Saloon Case Ruling
Judge Remiley in Cedar Rapids district court ordered the state of Iowa to replace several regular female plaintiffs in mulet law violations against saloon keepers and required the county attorney to prosecute all such cases. The ruling came from a belief the suits were mercenary, intending to halt further proceedings.
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Remiley
Cedar Rapida
Ih. M. Remley
State of
Iowa
Keokuk Woman Seeks Divorce From Bigamous Husband
Mrs Virginia Sims of Keokuk sues W J Sims for divorce after eloping to Carthage and marrying a man already married. Sims was arrested for bigamy following a sensational exam before the grand jury. She states she believed him single and left after discovering the truth.
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Virginia
Sims
W. J. Sims
Keokuk
Carthage
Judge Questions Hat Loss in Courtroom Farce
The judge asks why the defendant seems unsettled after leaving the witness stand as he searches the jury for his hat. The defense hints Mr H may have it, but denies ownership, while the exchange ends with a quip about securing the suit in court.
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Chicago Tribune
Extravagance quarrel over accident policy noted
In Chicago Evening News a domestic dispute features Hod Investment scolding Mrs Nolden-John for extravagance. The exchange centers on an unused accident policy bought nearly a year ago amid accusations of wasteful spending.
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Hod Investment
Sound Money Discussions Promote Bitters and Grain-O
Public interest in sound money debates ranges to remedies and diet as the piece highlights Hostetter s Stomach Bitters as a cure and prevention for malaria kidney complaints dyspepsia constipation liver trouble and rheumatism. It also promotes Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute praised for digestion and nerve strength with a price of 16 and 25 cents.
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Hostetter
Genealogy claims reach beyond William the Conqueror
A Cincinnati Enquirer quote compares ancestral tracing with a claim of living before 1000 years ago. Separately an advert for Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin corrects a potato price misprint from 1.05 to 1.50 per barrel and notes 5 cents postage for their catalogue.
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William the Conqueror
Cincinnati Enquirer
John A. Salzer
As Advertised The Lady and The Gent Bargain Sale Remark
An ad item notes a Monday bargain from Lane's Family Medicine with the slogan Moves the bowels each day. It claims to act gently on the liver and kidneys, cure sick headache, and be necessary for health. Prices 25 and 50 cents.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lane
Salzer’s German Coffee Berry Seed Offer Promises Better Beans
A reader praises Salzer’s German Coffee Berry claiming 300 pounds grown from one package and sells the seed for 16 cents postage in the prompt mail-order pitch. The notice includes a seed catalogue offer from John A Salzer Seed Co. of La Crosse Wisconsin.
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John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosao
Wis
Coughing Solutions and Cures Advertised in Paper
An advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a swift remedy for a cough. It offers free samples from druggists and sells large bottles for 60 cents and 1.00. A separate note mentions Dr. Hayes of Buffalo curing asthma and inviting inquiries by postal card.
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Kemp
A Friends Advice Brings Decades of Health
Mary Lingard's life changed after a friend's word led her to Dr. Ayers Sarsaparilla. She endured liver trouble and tumors, but after a spring course she regained strength and has stayed healthy for 36 years, continuing yearly use. The ad touts cures and promotes the Agora Curebook from J G Ayer Co.
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Mary Lingard
Haver
Ayer
Dr. Agora
J. G. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Safe at Any Hours Adams Freeman Missives
A reader notes that a man with a watchdog, a nervous wife and a restless baby still fears burglary unless a burglar alarm is installed. The letter reflects concerns about home security and family safety.
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Adams
Mass
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Vablets Ad
An old advertisement fills the page with patent medicine claims for Cure alls and tonics. It touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Vablets and Piso’s Cure as cures with money back guarantees from druggists. Also features brief quips attributed to Chicago Daily News.
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