Progress of irrigation under the twelfth census
The census office reports vast irrigation gains in arid and sub humid regions over the past decade. Ditches and wells reclaimed deserts into grain fields and orange groves, with extensive canals, storage reservoirs, and new pumping machinery expanding irrigation. The government surveys water sources, costs, and yields to guide legislation and asks for cooperation in distributing census schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sahara
Nile
Congress
Merriam
Montague White May Seek Transvaal Recognition
An authoritative quarter says Montague White with credentials from the Transvaal government may be received as its representative by the administration. Gen O Beirne’s rejection stemmed from citizenship, though authorities would prefer the matter unresolved. White will seek a State Department audience with Secretary Hay to determine his status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montague White
Transvaal
O’beirne
Trans- Vaal
White
State Department
Hay
Britain May Protest Fortifying Nicaragua Canal
Britain would protest any fortification of the Nicaragua canal if the waterway is built by the American government. Reportedly Britain might consent to abrogation of the ClaytonBulwer treaty if the United States accepts non fortification or neutralization of the canal.
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Great Britain
Nicaragua Canal
United States
Des Moines to Iowa Falls Railway Project Faces Survey Redo
Des Moines and Iowa Falls interest aims to build a new rail link this season. President Ellsworth reports securing financing for the Des Moines to Iowa Falls road, with funds expected to be available for construction. A second survey will be performed after an initial route failed to satisfy engineers, moving east of Hubbard through Zearing, Colo and Maxwell to gain easier grades.
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Drs Mores
Des Moines, Iowa Falls
Iowa Fall
Cambridge
Milwaukee
Nevada
Northwestern
McCallsburg
Iowa Central
Hubbard
Zearing
Colo
Maxwell
Ellsworth
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Latter Road
Iowa Falls
Ellsworth & Jones
Boston
New York
Iowa
Supreme Court tax ruling on estates under 1000 dollars
Des Moines Jan 26 The supreme court reverses the Johnson county district court in Herriott v Bacon holding that all estates exceeding 1000 dollars passing to collateral heirs are subject to inheritance tax. The decision clarifies the legislature intended exemption only for estates under 1000 dollars.
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Des Moines
John Herriott
Seldon Bacon
Sarah I’. Ransom
Johnson County District Court
Supreme Court
Iowa Hold Up Near Peterson Ends in Robber's Suicide
Charles Gropen and Alfred Peterson, halted by a highwayman driving south of Peterson on January 26, were searched for valuables. A posse formed, the robber surrendered too late, and shot himself in the heart. Papers identified him as Chris Nelson, residence unknown.
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Peterson
Charles Gropenthen
Alfred Peterson
Key
Chris Nelson
Four Tax Fraud Petitions Filed in Franklin County
Four petitions filed in the district court clerk's office seek over 38000 in omitted taxes from named defendants. They allege property, money, and securities fraudulently withheld or overlooked, not taxed for the past five years, due to taxation on untaxed holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acsiry
District Court
Franklin County
Smallpox Quarantine Tightens in Ayersville Davenport Area
A Dixon High School student, Dad Ayers, returns home to Ayersville Iowa sick with smallpox. Fourteen hotel guests near Davenport at Kennett are quarantined. Protracted meetings at Ayersville halted and all scholars will be vaccinated.
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Ayersville
Davenpor
Dad Ayers
Dixon, Hi
Iowa
Kennett
Davenport
Dubuque Water Company Accepts City Deal on Plant
The Dubuque water company agrees to take $545,000 for its plant, subject to a popular vote at the next election in April. The company expresses satisfaction with the proposal and hopes it passes.
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Dubuque Water Company
Dunuqua
Dan
Water Company
Webb Byers Seated After Eleven Vote Margin
Des Moines January 27 The contest between Webb Byers and Geo Batty ends with Byers seated as incumbent from Shelby county after Batty withdraws. Final count shows Byers ahead by eleven votes as attorneys paired disputed ballots. Batty abandons challenge.
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Des Moines
Byers- Batty
Webb Byers
Shelby County
Geo. Batty
Batty
Byers
Rood Named to Succeed Larrabee on Board of Control
Drs Moines Jan 27 The appointment of Colonel H H Rood of Mount Vernon as chairman of the state board of control to succeed ex Governor William Larrabee was sent to the senate yesterday It was referred in executive session to a five member committee of Blanchard Finch and Trewin Republicans and Young and Lambert Democrats It is believed the senate may not confirm the appointment
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Shaw
Larrabee
Board of Control
Drs Moines
H. H. Rood
Mount Vernon
State Board of Control
William Larrabee
Senate
Blanchard
Finch
Trewin
Young
Lambert
Conraa
Des Moines
Col
Powar
Bishop
Hobart
Cherokee Hospital
Alexander
Iowa
General Assembly
Indianola Man Kills Self in Despondency
Charles Bumgardner, 35, an employee at a flouring mill in Indianola, shot himself with a .38 revolver after lunch. Married with three children, he stepped before a mirror and killed himself, with despondency and insanity cited as causes.
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Charles Bumgardner
Indianola
Bumgardner
Alleged Dynamiter Arrested in New Orleans
Waterloo report says Jerome W. Hoot, wanted on a charge of sending an infernal machine to his wife, was arrested in New Orleans. Sheriff Law heads to fetch him back, and Hoot admitted his identity, offering to return to Iowa without requisition papers.
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Waterloo
Jerome W. Hoot
New Orleans
Jerome Howard
Iowa
Miner Dies After Mine Accident at Muchakinock
Jan 27 report from Oskaloosa says John Evans died from injuries at Consolation Coal Company Mine No 8 in Muchakinock. Evans, a driver, was kicked from the cars and rolled under them, suffering severe crushing and lacerations. He was the youngest son of David Evans, a veteran miner.
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Muchakinock
Oskaloosa
John Evans
Consolidation Coal Company
Evans
David Evans
Maquoketa Woolen Mills to close and sell machinery
Maquoketa's woolen mills plan closure after decades of solid work. Improved rivals left it unprofitable for years. stockholders vote to quit and put equipment up for sale. A body found near Sabula identified as J. Smith of Clarksville. murder theory tied to pursuit by an American Detective Association member. Des Moines warns of Paderewski concert on Feb 13 with tiered pricing and reserved seats. Governor Shaw unlikely to seek U S vice presidency per state officials.
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Maquoketa
Milwaukee Road
Sabula
J.[. Smith
Clarksville
American Detective Association
Paderewski
Des Moines
Kirkwood House
J. 8
Connelly
Ill
Iowa Legislature Deliberates Broad 1900 Session Bills
Des Moines reports detail senate and house actions on fiscal, educational, and social policy. Measures include state library commission, endowment fund loan terms for the State Agricultural College, new normal schools, and revisions to tax, labor, and liquor laws. The session also covers public works, cemetery and hospital matters, and appointments to boards of control, with debate on savings bank deposits and printing contracts.
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Senate
Des Moiner
Lister
Y Henry
Emmert
Hubbard
Boards of Supervisors
HOUSE
Wilson
Thunen
Miller
Iowa
Barrett
State Labor Commission
State Agricultural College
Carter
England
Err
Grundy
Des Moines
Polk County
Porter
Healy
Trewin
County General Fund
Arthaud
McIntire
Clark
Dallas
Board of Control
Prentis
Dows
State Library Commission
Payne
Board of Supervisors
Sauer
Iowa Insurance Companien
McAleer
Au School For the Deaf
Eaton
State Brary and Historical Department
Dunham
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Emmett
Welsbach
Griswold
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Clarke
Caucus Normal School
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Stallcop
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Polk
Girls’ Reform School
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Girls’ Industrial School
Penal Department
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Murray
Clarke County
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Fairfield
Ottumwa
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Jackson
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Godfrey
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Rood
Munroe
State University
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