Reform plans and political updates from Iowa legislature
The Iowa legislature backs a women's reformatory at Anamosa and proposes an appellate court to ease supreme court load. It notes the long 16 year timeline for supreme court cases and mentions Parrott becoming president of the National Editorial Association. Cousins to chair the next Republican state convention and speaks on foreign relations.
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Supreme Court
Parrott
National
Cousins
Committee On Foreign Relations
House
Iowa
Municipal ownership spreads to waterworks in several cities
Cedar Rapids and Dubuque voted to take over waterworks with Monticello already running its own for over twenty years. The move could lower prices but risks inefficiency if overextended. Cities will test municipal ownership this coming decade and learn from early adopters.
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Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Monticello
Defeat of Iowa Woman Suffrage Amendment in Legislature
The Iowa legislature again defeats a proposed constitutional amendment for female suffrage. The house vote to submit was stronger against the measure than last year, with suffragists left disappointed though unlikely to rebel. Carrie Chapman Catt’s absence is noted as a missed chance to influence legislators.
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Iowa
Carrie Chapman Catt
Des Moines
Senator Mullan Seeks Three-Year Bar Admission Reform
Senator Mullan proposes a law requiring three years of study for bar admission and a three year high school course for law schools to raise standards. The plan would exclude many poor youths who could become fine lawyers. The piece notes study length alone does not guarantee ability and some can succeed without formal law school training.
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Mullan
Churches overdefinition shrink Cedar Rapids membership
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues churches are suffering from rigid rules that limit members paths. It claims membership declines as church life centers on thou shalt nots rather than belief in God Christ and church, noting emphasis shifts to personal views like theater attendance.
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Cedar Rapids
Christ
Modern church rules and the urge for higher morality
A newspaper opinion argues that church membership should enforce stricter moral standards and resist over-definition. It contrasts strict biblical commands with modern laxities and cites a pastor who left church over convivial habits. The piece urges the church to improve rather than loosen its obligations.
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Moses
Christ
Republican
Anamosa Bar Association Forms Preliminary Step
Last week in Anamosa a meeting organized a bar association electing Judge J. S. Stacy as president and W. S. Chamberlain as secretary, with E. B Reed as treasurer. A drafting committee including T. R. Breanbrack J. W. Coxsee and A. A. Cole was appointed to frame a constitution and by laws for a permanent organization.
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Anamosa
J. S. Stacy
W. S. Chamberlain
Wyoming
E. B E. Reed
Monticello
T. R. Breanbrack
J. W. Coxsee
A. A. Cole
House Passes Bill Dividing Penitentiary Guards by Grade
The bill approved last week creates three guard grades with salaries of 50, 60 and 65 dollars monthly and grants twelve days of vacation annually. Ulyses Whittaker of Hopkinton faces charges for liquor tax evasion after complicity in beer purchases. Ed Miller accompanied him.
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House
Ulyses Whittaker
Hopkinton
Sam
Dubuque
Ed. Miller
Williston, Anamosa Coroner, Dies After Long Service
Mr. W. C. Williston of Anamosa longtime Jones county coroner died last week. Born in England in 1810, he settled at Wyoming Iowa in 1858 joining the M E church. Six years later he moved to Anamosa and was known as an ardent temperance worker in his prime.
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W. C. Williston
Anamosa
Jones County
England
Wyoming
Iowa
M. E. Church
Williston
Charles Sutherland
Center Junction
Mt. Ayr
Daisy White
Union
Northeastern Iowa Teachers’ Association
Clinton
Jennie Gilroy
Monticello
Lt. 8. U
F. L
McCormack Theological Seminary
No. 3
Hale
Carrie Fish
Nellie Shepard
St. John’s School
Clayton County
Frank McConnon
Lynn Anderson
Alicia Breish McConnell
J. E. Stout
Grundy Center
Mr. Stout
Rome Township
Hale No. 2
Nellie I. Wolfe
Lost Nation
Cass Wood
Cascade millinery pioneer Miss Kate Mahony dies
Miss Kate Mahony of Cascade a well known Monticello resident died last week. Born in Washington township she ran a Cascade millinery business with her sister for several years in this county.
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Kate Mahony
Cascade
Monticello
Washington Township
Roth and Burns Held in City Jail for Embroidery Teacher
E. M. Roth described as a Cedar Rapids masher and Miss Doris Burns an embroidery teacher are reported to be in the city jail on unspecified charges.
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E. M. Roth
Cedar
Veteran Michael Crotty Dies Near Dyersville at 96
Michael Crotty an old veteran of the Mexican War died near Dyersville last week aged 96 His wife died the prior week at age 90 from the same cause or illness in the same area
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Michael Crotty
Dyersville
Denburg & Lemon Forces Into Involuntary Bankruptcy
The firm of Denburg and Lemon, located at Coggan and Center Point, has been compelled into involuntary bankruptcy proceedings.
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Denburg & Lemon
Coggan and
Center Point
Professor Joseph Arrested Over Whipping Incident
Professor Joseph of the Walker school has been arrested for whipping a boy in an incident reported by local authorities. The case involves discipline at the school and a police inquiry into alleged abuse.
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Prof. Joseph
Walker School
Many Not Content With Good Times
A reflection from the Independence Bulletin compares today to 1892 with widespread prosperity and labor demand but warns that demagogues could strike disunity. It argues leaders opposed to the government sparked earlier upheaval and voting changes, and notes the risk of a similar outcome this year.
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Independence Bulletin
Washington Letter Praises Republican Unity and Iowa Rising
Special correspondent reports on the Davis amendment killing the Hay-Pauncefote treaty for American control of the interoceanic canal, strong Western Republican sentiment on Porto Rico tariffs, and Iowa leaders like Allison and Dolliver shaping national policy. Maine’s decline and Iowa’s ascent are noted, with praise for Ohio era leaders in Congress.
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Washington
America
Spain
Congress
Capitol
Iowa
England
United States
New York Stock Exchange
Maine
Blaine
Dingley
Milliken
Reed
Chas. E. Littlefield
District Court Proceedings and County Judicial Notes
District court continues with jury trials and may extend into a fourth week. Probate matters include multiple estates with wills admitted and executors appointed, guardianship actions, and real estate sales orders. Civil and criminal cases finish with several verdicts and dismissals. Jones County school notes report exams, appointments, and teacher updates across the region.
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Alonzo Hosford
Amanda Hosford
J. O. Lawrence
Curtis D. Hosford
Monticello
Remley
Flora D. Deisher
Newton C. Deishher
Williams
Wii
Jennie GO
Alem IF. Kimball
Frank Altman
Will
Maury Altman
William Altman
M. Sullivan
J. Cash
Guardian
R. M. Peet
J. R. Washington
H Hollenbeck
John Shoental
John Miller
Jones County
A. Matthiessen
D. C
William Byers
N. W
George B. Stevens
H. W. Sigworth
de Bonis Non
Emanuel Miller
Dominick Boyle
John Allen
George F. Oltman
Grand Jury
Walker Berlin
Sunday Times Herald Guide to Women’s Interests
American women nationwide read The Sunday Times Herald for home and society tips. Mme Qui Vive hosts beauty talks and answers reader questions on beauty makers, domestic economy, women’s roles, fashion news, and lifestyle features in this breezy Chicago newspaper.
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Sunday Times-Herald
Mme Qui Vive
Chicago
Baldwin in Davenport and Clinton for State Delinquencies
Bruce Baldwin formerly of the Cascade Courier is up against the law at Davenport and Clinton over financial delinquencies.
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Bruce Baldwin
The
Cascade Courier
Davenport and
Clinton
Farwell Sister Heads to Freeport for Extended Visit
Miss Julia Farwell departed for Freeport Illinois last Friday to spend time with her brother Mr L Z Farwell during an extended visit.
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Julia Farwell
Freeport
Illinois
L. Z. Farwell
Cedar County Temperance Appeal Court Mulct Petition
The temperance people of Cedar county will appeal from the court’s decision holding the mulct petition sufficient.
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Temperance
Cedar County
For Sale Residence in Monticello by G H George
Good residence in Monticello offered for sale on reasonable terms. Well located and in excellent repair. Written by G H George.
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Monticello
Tf G. H. George
Subscriptions Offer and Cold Remedy Ad Blend
Te Express and Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean can still be had in combination for $2.00. This rate will not be made to those who are not advance paying subscribers. If TO CURE A COLD WHILE YOU SLEEP Take Weeks Break-Up-a-Cold Tablets. No cure, no pay, price 25e. Q. H. Soetjesole agt.
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Te Express
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Q. H. Soetjesole Agt
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