Water debt limit ruling haunts Ottumwa waterworks case
The United States Court of Appeals in the Water Supply Company v. Ottumwa case declares that a city cannot exceed the constitutional debt limit to fund public property. The opinion, written by Judge Lochren and supported by the Supreme Court, warns Muscatine of a complex path ahead as it faces a similar limit and potential bond arrangements for waterworks and a lighting plant.
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Ottumwa
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United States Supreme Court
Muscatine
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Knox Seeks Justice Building and Higher Judicial Salaries
Knox submits his annual report to Congress urging a new Department of Justice building and increases for federal judicial salaries. The House read the president’s message as Alger was sworn in. Senate galleries were full for the message. It also notes a Philippine tariff bill and a detailed report on the German M E church dedication in Wapello Iowa with sermons in German and English and a new organ funded by subscriptions.
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Wapello
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Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Geo. B. Addicks
Central Wesleyan College
Warrenton
H. Zimmerman
Burlington
John Otto
Phil Schulze
W. Zuppan
Hepburn Proposes Bill on Sherman Law Enforcement
Iowa congressman Hepburn advocates stronger use of Sherman antitrust powers. In an interview he introduces a bill and presents his view on the best way to enforce the Sherman Law and curb trusts. The discussion centers on government action and policy alternatives.
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Iowa
Hepburn
Congress
Holada Pleads Guilty and Trust Enforcement Bill
Hepburn yesterday introduced a bill in Washington to appropriate 500000 dollars for enforcing the Sherman law to curb trusts. He argues trusts spend thousands on legal talent while the government lacks means to act. The measure aims to provide the government the necessary enforcement tools.
Trial Plea in Gallaugher Murder Says He Is Complicit
Iowa City December 2 Special Charles Holada on trial for the murder of James Gallaugher of River Junction June 26 pleaded guilty and asked mercy. He faces second degree murder with a ten year to life sentence. Holada admitted being at the home the night of the crime and that tracks leading to his house were his though Mrs. Gallaugher was tried and acquitted. He awaits Judge Wade’s sentence.
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James Gallaugher
River Junction
C. S. Ranck
Holada
Wade
Gallaugher
Rain Then Snow In Iowa Weather Outlook
Rain turns to snow tonight into Wednesday for Iowa with cooler conditions. West portions see the cold spell first as a wintry mix develops this evening and throughout tomorrow.
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Iowa
Wright Does Writing Pay
A brief Yonkers Statesman item notes author Wright asking if writing yields income and a pen man replying he doubts it, saying he has written to a dozen friends requesting five dollars and not received a single cent.
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Wright
Penman
Yonkers Statesman
Bereavement Thanks From Royster Family
The undersigned thank kind neighbors friends and the Royal button factory employer for assistance during our recent bereavement Thos Royster and Family.
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Royal Button Factory
Thos. Royster
Old Gotrox Recounts Poverty Before Tax Assessor Visit
In a terse edge of town remark the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune notes Old Gotrox saying he was very poor not long ago, then adds the quip that the last time the tax assessor was around. The line captures local tax discourse with a hint of humor about assessor scrutiny.
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Gotrox
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
FIRM TAKES DAVIS PRACTICE IN KEOKUK
Keokuk Iowa December 2 Judge Felix T Hughes of the superior court and Hazen I Sawyer city attorney have formed a law partnership to succeed the practice of James C Davis. Hughes will resign his office though his term lasts until April 20 when W L McNamara will succeed him. He plans to ask the governor to appoint McNamara to fill the unexpired four month term.
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Keokuk
Felix T. Hughes
Superior Court
Hazen I. Sawyer
James C. Davis
Hughes
W. L. McNamara
McNamara
Duncan Fined at Wilton For Selling Liquor Illegally
John Duncan was tried on a liquor violation charge in Wilton Iowa with a change of venue from Justice Edge to Justice Lang. The report states he was fined 300 dollars plus costs for selling intoxicating liquors contrary to law at the opera hall on Monday.
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Wilton
John Duncan
Opera Hall
Justice Edge
Justice Lang
Duncan
Cow derailed Iowa train near Council Bluffs
One man was killed and eight others injured when a work train backing up struck a cow near Council Bluffs Iowa this morning. The caboose derailed in the accident south of Council Bluffs.
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Council
Council Bluffs
Trial opens in Mercer county for Dunlap murder case
The murder trial of Miss Tona Dunlap for poisoning Miss Allie Dool with strychnine began in Mercer county circuit court on Aug 7. Dunlap claims innocence. A large jury pool of 160 was drawn. no verdict expected before week’s end.
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Aledo, Sr
Tona Dunlap
Allie Dool
Mercer County
Tomlinson
Mary Dunlap
Pessie
John C. Dool
Frank D. Ramsay
Morrison
Washington minister quits resigns from Second United Presbyterian
Washington December 2 The resignation of Reverend James R Logue from the Second United Presbyterian church is announced to end pastoral relations with the congregation at the close of the regular sermon on Sunday.
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Second United Presbyterian Church
James R. Logue
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