Titus convict labor bill eyed by legislature
The House labor committee endorsed for passage the Titus Thuenen bill prohibiting convict labor by contract in state penitentiaries. It proposes three grades of prisoners with different duties, aims to train and employ convicts for self support, and mirrors a New York plan praised for promotions and foreman opportunities. The measure faces a heated Senate fight and opposition from the board of control and Fort Madison interests.
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Muscatine
Des Moines
The
House Committee On Labor
Senate Judiciary Committee
Board of Control
Fort Madison
Warden Jones
State Federation of Labor
New York
Puerto Rico tariff debate tests constitutional uniformity
The House passed a tariff bill for Puerto Rico amid protests that customs duties must be uniform nationwide. Opponents argue the measure clashes with constitutional provisions, while supporters point to annexed territories as part of the United States. The Senate is urged to review the issue before final action.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Puerto Rico
House
United States
Supreme Court
Congress
New Mexico
Alaska
Senate
West Liberty voices courage to curb crime and trials
West Liberty residents are praised for outspoken civic courage. The speaker argues that if men statewide spoke out as West Liberty men do, lawlessness and murders would decrease and costly trials would burden taxpayers less.
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West Liberty
Kansas unafffected by Democratic hurrah on prosperity highway
In the St. Louis Globe-Democrat the commentary notes Kansas will not be swayed by national applause for prosperity. It argues Kansans will not be fooled by shifting signs or promises and will assess political signals carefully.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Kansas
Cedar Valley snow causes local sleigh mishaps and social notes
Snowdrifts provoke sleigh upsets as George Rock and Lola avoid injury while Granville Flater and sisters Katie and Florence suffer minor bumps. The column reports nearby incidents, visiting neighbors, church events, a school election notice, and local move plans.
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George Rock
Lola
George
Granville Flater
Katie
Florence
Atalissa
Swain
Mary Flater
Clarence Hendrix
Hendrix
Nichols
Jennie
Mr. Barnhart
Mr. Blizard
Maryland
J. W. Frater
Etta Smith
Dan
Etta
Cedarville School House
John Holmes
Lee Miller
Muscatine
John
M. G. Swain
Frances Boot
M. E. Church
From the Pulpits on Judgment and Reconciliation
A preacher urges Christlike reconciliation in society and individual lives. He warns that rejecting moral order invites a relentless stern judge. The piece reflects on last week’s court scenes, crime, and the cost of unreconciled enmities, stressing an inevitable divine law.
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Jesus
Christ
Cedar Bethel Notices Mixed Names and Local Visits
Local notes list Leonard George injured Thursday while Lennie George rode Saturday. Ethel Johnston visited friends. Eva Lee spent Thursday with her cousin. Ina Lupton. Wagner visited Jerry Wagner. Frank and Lennie George at R. Lee's. Julia Brown and Cellie Blake married last week. Sam L. Johnston's returned from a Keota Iowa visit.
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Leonard George
Lennie George
Ethel Johnston
Eva Lee
Ina Lupton
Ye. Wagner
Jerry Wagner
Frank
R. Lee
Julia Brown
Cellie Blake
Sam L. Johnston
Keota
Iowa
Queen of the Fleet Sets Sail From Honolulu
The Queen of the Fleet departs Honolulu for Manila with troops, nurses, and families aboard. Witchie Garrison and Stanley Armstrong cross paths on deck as plans unfold, while Mrs Frank Garrison secures the ship’s finest cabin amid shipboard social reshuffles and a tense atmosphere among officers and men.
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Pacific Service
Manila
Honolulu
Hawaii
Philippines
Prairies
Red Cross
Bennington
Witchie Garrison
Stanley Armstrong
Stewart
Gen. Drayton
Ary
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Lanai
Berger
Shenandoah
West
Armstrong
Mrs. Garrison
Billy Gray
Louisiana
Senate Military Committee
Garrison
Davy Jones
Frank
Col. Armstrong
Frank Garrison
Bay of
Billy
Alk
Hidden confrontation aboard ship near Manila
Aboard a vessel at sea the night watchman overhears two people sheltering under a canvas screen. He recognizes Gray's voice as she urges urgent action and promises a reward upon reaching Manila. The tense scene hints at a clandestine agreement between Gray and her companion.
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Gray
Manila
Chicago Markets Special Dispatch Notes
Special dispatch from Chicago markets notes by I J Toher and Co. Seamer H E McKay manager Muscatine office with contacts in Chicago Illinois dated March 5. The brief item records a market update and corporate contact details.
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I. J. Toher & Co
H. E. McKaynager
Muscatine
Chicago
Ill
Market prices for wood coal grains and livestock in Muscatine
Market notes list Wood, Lime, Cement, Coal with prices for various wood and coal types and grain products. Live Stock prices cover Hogs, Sheep, Calves, Cattle, Lambs, and poultry, with butter eggs cheese honey and sugar quoted. fruit and vegetables include potatoes celery onions pickles beets lemons and bananas. market described as weak or unsteady with strong hides/leather and other items.
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Cedar Bethel
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Pacific
Canker
Delta Sig
Young Morton
Witchie
Amy Lawrence
Tenner
Brary Sc
Omaha
Liverpool
Muscatine Markets
Graham
Illinois
Fruit and Vegetables
Orty Garden
Eari'st
Salter
Salzer
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