Des Moines Ends Session with Anti Pass Bill Passed
Des Moines April 9 legislative session closed at 6 17 PM after delays and clock tampering. The final acts included the anti pass bill adoption by the Senate and a later tax levy resolution for 1907 and 1908, with gavels presented to leaders and a lighter mood prevailin gthroughout the adjournment night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Senate
Mingef
McCurdy
Baste
Fuat
Sesdrom
Apsaker
Amos W. Brandt
Isaac Brandt
Washington
Capt. Brandt
Gov. Cumming
Kendall
Wmator Turner
Pelmer
Ate
Atate
Menty
Conference Committee
Armand
Scott
Jackson
Woodbury
Builth
Mitchell
Jamison
Clark
Friends of
House
Yeper
State tax levy set to rise above previous highs
The text outlines a proposed levy likely exceeding three mills per dollar, with total state valuation at 9,634,738,222 and a 3.8 mill levy needed plus a further millage for educational institutions. It notes 1N2 as a high prior levy year and details planned expenditures of 143,000 for the agricultural college, 335,000 for the state university, and 175,000 for the normal school, totaling 858,000 for new buildings in the next biennium. The house adjourned as the thirty-second general assembly ended sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Icntituthone
Cherokee
Agricultural College
State University
Normal School
Inging Amtrica
Ericsop
Nestor
Senate
Tobin to Take Charge as Revenue Collector
Vinton officials report Tobin was appointed revenue collector for the district and authorized by Washington to assume duties. Expected to begin April 1 but delays delayed papers. Tobin will not move to Dubuque. Edward Murphy will handle legal practice during Tobin’s term and Tobin will attend court sessions. Also noted is the death of W Mack Williams, a member of Vinton's prominent family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Murphy
Tobin
Boston
W. Mack Williame
Williams
Vinton
Iowa Arcanum Officers Elected At Sixteenth Annual Session
The Iowa Grand Council Royal Arcanum elected officers for 1907 with Charlea M. Dickgon as Grand Regent J K Dysart as Grand Vice Regent J N Labarre as Grand Orator H A Snyder as Grand Secretary A H Brock as Grand Treasurer and E P Rosen as Grand Guide. W Webster Drake and others named as grand trustees. Des Moines and Sioux City named for future meetings. The order lists about 4,600 members with a net 1906 loss of 426.
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Blutts
C. BE. Boss
Sioux City
E. P. Rosen
Fort Madison
Wardex
E- P. Drake
Dee Moings
G. H. Nichol
Corneil Blutfe
Hartung
Des Moines
Cal. W. Smith
Muscatine
Boope
Auto smashed by train in Cedar Falls incident
Cedar Falls April 10 Special W W Eggers of Waterloo and Dr M Fullerton of Cedar Falls escaped injury when a Glide automobile driven by Eggers was struck by a Rock Island train while crossing tracks near Main street. The car, valued at 2500 dollars, was demolished. Eggers reported a flagman signalled all clear.
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Cedar Falls
W.W. Eggers
Waterloo
M. Fullerton
Cédar Falls
Rock Island
Eggers
Sycamore
Pifth
Dr. Fullerton
Mr. Eggers
Fire drill turns real at Washington school blaze
Burlington town April 10 two hundred Washington school pupils were led from the building as smoke curled from a faulty fuse igniting a small fire. No injuries occurred and the loss is about 4000 dollars covered by insurance, city officials said.
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Burlington
Town
Washington School
George K Beal Dies After Long Illness in Waterloo
George K Beal, longtime Waterloo resident, died after months of consumption. Born December 18, 1845 in Pocahontas County, Pa, he lived in various Iowa communities before settling in Waterloo. He leaves a son Edward and a widow, with services at the Brethren church led by Rev J Shock. Burial will follow in Elmwood.
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George K. Beal
Mr. Beal J
Waterloo
Auamer
Mr. Beal
O'Neil Nob
H. J. Herabiser
Colorado Springs
Edward
Iowa
Pocahontas
Somerast County
Nora
Sarah
Jeane
Levy
Orange Township
T Hey
Blackhawk
Mr. Réal
City
Anna Herabiser
Nellie
Charley
Wnion
Beal
Misa Burgh Schrack
Brethren Church
Jesse
Fort Dodge
Kiingaman
Joder
Grady
Mra
William Shively
Norfolk
Ned
Gormgn
Arthur 'Q'Connor
Jesse Beal
Brethen
Rav
J. Shock
A. B. Blaugh
German Baptist Church
Burta
Elmwood
Dub a Matter Wedding at St Joseph s Church
A. A. Yuba wed Mrs Hirsh Mattee in a late evening ceremony at St Joseph s Church attended by family and friends. The wedding party stood before the altar after eight with music from Mira Goswiller and the Friedls. Rev Father Cooney performed the ceremony. A reception followed at A W D Weis residence before the couple departed on the Rock Island for St Paul.
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A. A. Yuba
Hirsh Mattee
St. Joseph’s Church
A. W. PD. Wels
Mira Goswiller
Margaret Friedl
Philip Friedl
Father Cooney
A. W. D. Weis
Mrs. Duby
Rock Island
St Paul
Waterloo Council Deadlocks On Cedar River Bridge Plan
The Waterloo city council deadlocked 4 to 2 on paving and bridge plans for Cedar River access. Mayor Rector cast the deciding vote, blocking a park avenue Melan arch bridge and directing delays while planners consult with the bridge committee. The move risks divided growth and burdens on taxpayers.
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Waterloo
Park Averns
Fifth Street
Eleventh Street
City of
Iowa
Cedar River
Sherstore
Briggs
Cating
Council
United Action
Lampman seeks divorce from Waterloo wife Jessie Lampman
Charles City resident Stephen Lampman through attorney J. O. Campbell petitions Floyd County District Court for divorce on grounds of adultery after a long marriage begun January 5 1895 in Horton Iowa. He alleges Jessie Lampman now resides in Waterloo and has left their home, noting her past acts and disputes as the basis for dissolution.
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Stephen Lampman
Charlas City
Dia
Jom de Lampman
Waterloo
Charles City
Jessie
Lampman
J. O. Campbell
District Court
Floyd County
Mit
Iowa
Dangerous criminals target Evaneville gang in Wis
Sheriff in Evansville Wis identifies a group led by James Hopkins alias James Henry Allan Pat Sullivan Old Morgen Gedbols Harry Devett alias Harry Howard alias Frank Page as dangerous. Gadbols previously escaped jail after highway robbery and was recaptured after a hot gun fight. Authorities urged to act on any information of his whereabouts.
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Manchester
Sherif Hen- Heaney
Eherif
Evaneville
Wis
Martin Moore
James Hopkins
Allay
James Henry
Allan Pat Sullivan
Allas
Morgen
Gedbols
Harry Devett
Alies Harry Howard
Frank Page
Brooka
Gadbols
Gadbolu
Hvansville
Gaddels
Insurance adjusts estimate Beck building fire stock loss
Phoenix of Brooklyn and Concordia Insurance adjusters arrived to assess damage from a warehouse fire at Beck building on Bridge street. They face removing basement stock packed with iron, springs, and metal furniture to inspect by daylight, delaying full loss estimates for days as 22 companies coordinate through two lead adjusters.
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Ala. Clark
Phoenix
Brooklyn
A. EB. Clerk
Concordia Insurance Company
Affternoon
Beck
Bridge Street
Woods Bros
Phenix
Western Adjustment Association of Chicago
A. EB. Clark
Executive Committee Meets in Council Bluffs
Iowa Christian Endeavor Union officials from Council Bluffs and Shenandoah prepared for a Des Moines meeting. They plan delegates to the international convention in Seattle July 7 to 10 and set a Waterloo state convention for September 3 to 6. Railrates were arranged for a $6 round trip to Seattle. past six months’ collections reached $755.40, surpassing last year’s total. Rev. W A Swinty accompanied Sample to Des Moines.
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Council Bluffs
Woodbine
Iowa Christian Endeavor Union
Des Moines
The
Christian Endeavor Union
Seattle
Wash
Waterloo
T Ta
Association Y Towa
W. A. Swinty
Shenandoah
Iowa Cirlalign Endeavor Union
Atr. Sample
Dex’ Moines
Prolific birth and local notices fill town pages
The column records multiple births at local homes including Mire and Beckle’s baby girl and Mr and Mrs Howard Miller’s baby boy, with several other family updates. It notes operations, a diphtheria quarantine at 708 Willow Street, a dog bite threat, a bakery fire loss, and various social moves, travels, and local meetings including the Blackhawk County Medical Society and Bankers Insurance colleagues.
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Orville Hamiltomip
Expfres
LeRoy Myers
Willow Street
Howard Miller
Peulde
Wellington Street
Unie Morulog
Draymen
Cormer
East Firth
Lafayette
A. H. Sulveiy
Aincy
Brackett
Euntee
North Darkote
Shepley
T Ricker Atrect
Slippery approaches vanish in downtown streets
Sloping sidewalk approaches in downtown districts are being removed under street commissioner George W. Huzar. Pavement will rise along sidewall lines and manholes moved near the walks to reduce water flooding and curb nuisance. A court house corner approach was removed by an unknown person aiding the work. The report also notes constipation cures and local church construction updates.
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George W. Hufar
Court House
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promoted As Cure All
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a universal remedy used by physicians across the United States. It claims the pills cure stomach, blood, and nerve disorders and list several conditions. The text cites testimonials and offers mail order sales from Sobanectady, N. Y.
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Williame
United States
Mra
N. B. Wintley
Howe
Dr. Williams
Vitor
Sobanectady
Married in South Dakota a Cherpening Cone wedding
George A. Chorpening and Misa Miarn Cone united in marriage at Flandreau Dakota. The event featured relatives from Waterloo Iowa and Trent South Dakota with Rev Ed Hoover officiating. The couple, living in the G S Adlum residence, plan a quiet home life. The report also notes Mae Gee and Moody settlement ties and a medical claim about Adler’s Treatment.
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George A. Cherpening
Misa Miarnip Cone
Marrage
Flandreau
Jas
Cone
Portian
Waterloo
Iowa
Trent
Broux Falls
Flandreatt
Loucks
Han
Hendrickson
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MND
General
Executive Council
Vinton News
Iowa Arcanum
State Grand Council
Waterloo Fachine
Sounty
Pennsylvania
Rctor
Worth Waterloo
West Side
Rector
J. L. Rose
Iltside
Highland
Lajunta
Col
el Dorado
Kan
Martinssfile
Waco
Texas
Lajunta Caatin
G. W. Harbin
Smithagrove
Kansas
East Park Avenue
Mul Swift
Berry
Harbin
Va Band
Ideathy Marsaiville
Romer Neery
Gadpele Mave
Jana Christian Endeavor
Mire
Beckle
Mra Paw
William ©. Kell
Cedar
Louisa H. Gushard
Justice Kuhns
Vienna
Alstadt & Langlas
Ang Bial
Samuel Grapes
Isaac Grapes
Strawberry Point
B. C. Budlong
Bankers’ Accident Insurance‘ Co
Dep Moines
J. B. Bates
Bates
Blackhawk County
Logan House
Goitte
Hétiwon
Osage
F. W. Fowers
Sage
Kocher
Berne
Switzerland
Goiter
Hicks Brothers
James H. Palmer
California
Oregon
James H
Slater
Mia
Bp.phillips
Im and Broy
Chicago
Old Country
Tandon
Devonslire
England
New Zealand
Adler
Wangler Bros
Julia Plumb
Jalaamb Music School
St Mary's Catholic Church
Gaul Side
South Dakota
G. A. Cherpaning and
Misa Minale Cong
Conrad Adler
Te Do
Dr. Kilner & Go
Vifregehamiton
N.Y
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