Judge Dewey Rules Against Titus Amendment In Iowa Case
Washington Iowa January 1900 Judge Dewey delivered an adverse ruling on the Titus amendment. He detailed a 7000 word argument asserting the amendment’s failure to be properly entered on the house journal and its illegitimate path through readings. Senator Titus left for the case and reported a discovery that the Temple amendment had full journal entry in the house but title only in the senate.
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Washington, Ila
Jan
Dewey
Supreme Court
Brookhart
House
Senate
Iowa
Titus
Representative Temple
26Th General Assembly
House Journal
Senate Journal
27Th General Assembly
General Assembly
Constitutional Entry Unlike Other States
The comment argues that legislators interpret the constitutional entry as full entry where it originates, with the title used in the other chamber. This reflects the framer’s intent for formal publication and legislative reception of the entry.
Wisconsin and Zelgathians Debate Over Nicaragua Canal
In Iowa City on Saturday night the Wisconsin preliminary debate between leading literary societies weighed the resolution that the United States should build and operate a Nicaragua canal under international neutrality. The negative won as judges Prof. Patrick Rev. Cady and Judge Wade favored Coyne Moore and Converse for the Zelgathians, with selections to follow for the intercollegiate contest.
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Iowa City
Wisconsin
The
State University
Opera House
United States
Nicaragua Canal
Messrs Brackett
Merriall
Drake
Irving
Coyne
Moore
Converse
Patrick
Cady
Wade
Iowa
Gamble Named United States Senator in Unanimous Caucus
Pierre S D January 8 The caucus nominated R J Gamble for the United States senate by acclamation in an enthusiastic vote with opposition disappeared beforehand Gamble urged Legislature Republicans to uphold national honor and prosperity He said he would give a good account of his stewardship and return the office to the party unsullied after his term ends.
Battle of New Orleans Remembered In Democratic Celebration
Washington notes mark the anniversary of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans where General Andrew Jackson led 5 000 American troops to defeat 10 000 British forces under General Pakenham. Casualties included 800 and 913 wounded for the Americans and 700 killed 1 400 wounded and 500 prisoners for the British.
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Washington
New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
United States
Pakenham
Jackson
Wilton Refunds Bonds At Four Percent
The Wilton city council refunded six thousand dollars of bonds issued ten years ago for eleven thousand dollars. Adam Funck of Muscatine held the old bonds. Five thousand dollars have been paid. The bonds bore six percent interest and were refinanced through the First National Bank of Chicago via Geo. M. Bechtel of Davenport at about four percent.
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Wilton, Jan
Adam Funck
Muscatine
First National Bank of Chicago
Geo. M. Bechtel
Davenport
Preachers Seek Evidence Against Slot Machines
Des Moines reports a committee of ministers led by Rev. H. O. Breed visited cigar stores to gather evidence for the grand jury on slot machines. The machines were hustled out in many places but substantial evidence was secured.
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Des Moines
H. O. Breedon
Fire at Mt Vernon destroys bank and stock
A Mt Vernon blaze at 2 am destroyed the bank of Baird and Kyle and adjoining merchandise stock. Loss listed at 4900 dollars. Mayor Gormeley was seriously burned while fighting the fire and carried home unconscious.
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Cedar Rapids
Mt. Vernon
Bank of Baird & Kyle
Gormeley
There goes Professor Deepmund in a London suit
In a humorous exchange, passersby remark on Professor Deepmund wandering the street, noting his forgetful mood. The other speaker comments on his new London suit as they watch him.
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Professor Deepmund
London
Fire kills twenty eight at Rochester Orphan Asylum
Fire in the Rochester Orphan Asylum at Hubbell park early today destroyed the hospital section and killed at least twenty eight inmates, mostly children under ten. The blaze caused extensive damage, with dozens injured and the fire department aided by ambulances from multiple hospitals.
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Rochester
N. Y
Rochester Orphan Asylum
Hubbell Park
St. Mary's Homeopathic
Hahnemann Hospitals
Cline
Potter Annex
MRS O NEILL CASE ENDED IN BANKRUPTCY DISCHARGE
Chicago January 8 Judge Kohlsaar discharged Mrs Evangeline Claire ONeill wife of barley king Henry J ONeill from all indebtedness in a United States district court bankruptcy proceeding Compromise offered by her attorney dropped all proceedings against her in bankruptcy court The case drew unusual spectator interest due to her familiar name and shopping habits.
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Chicago
Evangeline Claire O'Neill
Kohlsaar
United States District Court
Barley King
Henry J. O'Neill
Miners Hurt in Slate Fall Near Hiteman
Three miners at Hiteman were injured by a slate fall. Samuel’s leg was broken above the knee, Joseph Winstrom suffered a scalp wound, and Anderson is believed fatally injured. Dr Powell of Albia attended the scene.
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Albia
Hiteman
Joseph Winstrom
Sol. Anderson
Samuels
Samuel
Anderson
Dr. Powell
Death at Crossing Kills Mrs Crawford in Tipton
Mrs George Crawford wife of a prominent local farmer died after being struck by cars at a railroad crossing Saturday evening. The team she drove became unmanageable as they neared Northwestern railroad tracks and balked on the crossing.
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Tipton
George Crawford
Here
Northwestern
Elks Interstate Convention Graces Joplin Missouri
Joplin Missouri hosts the interstate meeting of the B P O Elks with Elks from Missouri Kansas Arkansas Oklahoma and Indian Territory in town. The event features prizes for best initiating teamwork a grand social session and electric railway excursions across the lead and zinc Missouri Kansas mineral belt.
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Joplin
Missouri
B. P. O. Elks
Elks
Kansas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Lead and Zinc
Missouri-Kansas
Trouble in Venezuela over asphalt plant dispute escalates
In Caracas a U S minister reports failure to secure justice for the New York and Bermudez Asphalt Co amid local hostility. American warships Buffalo Hartford and Scorpion monitor the situation as tensions rise and protection concerns grow. Buffalo sails toward Manila via Santa Lucia while Hartford and Scorpion remain close.
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Willemstad
Caracaa
United States
Caracas
Venezuela
Loomis
New York
Bermudez
Latrnagra
Buffalo
Hartford
Scorpion
Washington
LaGuayra
Santa Lucia
Manila
Cape of Good Hope
Bishop McCabe's South American Tour Begins Conference Visit
Bishop McCabe of the Methodist Episcopal church sails for Iquique to meet the West Coast Conference. He will travel by train to the Andes summit, then on to Montevideo for east coast ministers and teachers, and visit Buenos Aires and Paraguay.
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Chili
New York
Jan
McCabe
Methodist Episcopal Church
Iquiqui
Citi
Valpariso
Andes
Montevideo
Buenos Ayres
Paraguay
Brown University English instructor commits suicide in Brooklyn
Professor Clarence D. Wood, a Brown University English literature instructor, hanged himself to a door in his brother Dr. W. C. Wood’s Brooklyn home at 80 Halsey Street yesterday. He had been visiting the brother in New York.
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New York
Clarence D. Wood
Brown University
W. C. Wood
Halsey Street
Brooklyn
Grand Opera House Sale Nears Completion
It is understood that Kemble and Kemble are the buyers of the Grand opera house. Mr Johnston will arrive in the city tomorrow for the final transfer, with possession to be taken on the 17th.
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Grand Opera House
Kemble and
Kemble
Johnston
Fair and Colder Weather Outlook for Iowa
Chicago January 8 Special: Indications point to generally fair weather in Iowa tonight and Wednesday with a cold wave forming tonight. Colder temperatures expected in the eastern portion on Wednesday.
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Iowa
Y M C A Club hears lecture on Strikes and socialism
Attorney E. M. Warner spoke to the Y M C A educational club on the history and current role of strikes. He traced labor history from English records through Chartists, noted past injustices, praised sympathetic strikes, and predicted socialism as the coming remedy in a wave of social change.
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Y. M. C. A. Club
E. M. Warner
Theneh
Warner
Dr A A Peterson Opens New Muscatine Dentistry Offices
Dr A A Peterson opens new dental offices above Geo BR Jackson's dry goods on West Second street Muscatine. The suite includes a waiting room elegant furnishings modern operating rooms behind a screen with the latest devices and tools kept in fine cabinets. An electric motor powered grinding machine is controlled by a floor switch. A dressing room with a large mirror and necessities finishes the setup. All Muscatiners welcomed at the new location.
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A. A. Peterson
Muscatine
Geo. BR. Jackson
West Second Street
Petersen
Death of Benjamin Klepper at family home
Benjamin Klepper died at his brother A H Klepper's home four miles north of the city after a decline from burns to his right leg last spring. He is survived by two brothers A F Klepper and Emanuel Klepper. The funeral is set for Thursday at 1 PM from the late home.
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Benjamin Klepper
A. H. Klepper
A. Ft. Klepper
Emanuel Klepper
Sheriff and marshal head to grand jury over local horse theft case
Sheriff McGaughey and Marshal Ralloff traveled to Rock Island to face the grand jury in the horse theft case they helped foil near the city weeks ago. Mayor C. W. Norton of Wilton left for a two month health trip to Phoenix and other western locations. Rev. C. L. Stafford rode this morning to Davenport for an early engagement. Beach's World soap advertised as gentle on fabrics.
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McGaughey
Marshal Ralloff
Rock Island
Grand
C. W. Norton
Wilton
Phoenix
Margaret E Sangster on new epoch women’s role
A quotation from Margaret E Sangster in the January Ladies' Home Journal urges embracing a wider outlook and opportunities for women as society enters a new era, stressing that past earnings set high expectations for the future.
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Margaret E. Sangster
Ladies’ Home Journal
Inked Motto in January Ladies' Home Journal
The quotation declares that the great possessions of the world cannot be bought by money, suggesting that true value lies beyond price. It frames wealth as insufficient to purchase what is truly priceless.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Help Wanted Advertisement at 301 Sycamore Street
A male or female agent is sought for steady employment with a salary of 40 dollars per month. Call at 301 Sycamore St for details.
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Sycamore St
Street Car Detours Into Curbing After Slippery Track
A street car ran away on a slippery Third Street incline and curved into the Y M C A area hitting the curb. Passengers included motorneer Lee Rainbow and conductor Ryan. none seriously hurt though Mrs. Purdon suffered a fright and back pains.
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Third
Iowa Avenue
Lee Rainbow
Will Rogers
Ryan
Ben Nyenhuis
Chas. Purdun
Angersbdach's
Nyenhuis
Father and Miss Laurent Trip to Davenport
Father and Miss Laurent traveled to Davenport to spend the day as passengers, continuing a local outing in the morning.
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Father
Miss Laurent
Davenport
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