Debate over State Printer delays shocks Des Moines House
In Des Moines on January 25 the House debated a resolution censuring State Printer Murphy for delays in printing legislative proceedings. The measure, by Doran and Carstensen, cited failure to negotiate with union printers and to hire competent staff. Action was postponed 24 hours as a printing committee meeting was convened.
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Des Moines
House
Murphy
Doran
Carstensen
Clinton County
Temple of Clear
Cherokees Hospital
Insang
Fort Madison
Iowa
Special Gen Ste
Lyon
Valencia survivors picked up after Valencia sinking
A Port Angeles report says the rescue ship City of Topeka picked up eighteen Valencia survivors six miles off Cape Beale. The men were in pitiable condition and nearly dead from exposure. In Washington the House opened debate on the statehood bill with only twenty members present, aiming to vote later in the day.
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Seattle
Wash
Post Intelligencer
Port Angeles
City of Topeka
Cape Beale
Hovee
Washington
House
Undertakers to Build Two Quarters in Waterloo
M. J. OKeefe and Ed. M. Towne lease 402 West Fourth street for an undertaker business to open February 1. The West Fourth street block will include a two story stone and brick building with chapel, morgue, and living suites, while the East side remains a separate operation. A new Rock Island depot area building is planned for spring construction. The move aims to provide a permanent lake funeral chapel and exclusive morgue service in the city.
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M. J. Okeste
Ed. M. Towne
Weat Fourth Street
BE. M. Towne
Gan, Beck
LaFayette Block
West Fourth Street
East Side
Haenlons
WhKeete
Rock Island
O'Keefe
Fourth Aid
Ely
South Streets
Waterlow
County to bear hospital bill for Wright resident Snowden
Blackhawk County faces paying the medical bill for Thomas Snowden of Wright County after an accident in Waterloo. Snowden received hospital care from December 1904 to April 1905, with costs totaling 491 dollars. The Wright County board refused payment, leaving the bill to be settled by Blackhawk or Wright counties at the next supervisors meeting.
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Blackhawk County
Wright County
Thomas Snowden
Waterloo
Blackhawk
City and Union in Merry War in Indianapolis
Union labor and street cleaning authorities clash over hiring three men to do the work of one. The union blacksmith demands a helper and resists the sweepers, while the department head says there is little work for one man this season. Officials refuse the demand and may outsource the task.
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Indianapolis
Nnlon
Avork
Duel of Whisky Fight Leaves Two Men Injured
Indianapolis Jan 8 two young men Robert Bry and Thomas Fardell in critical condition after a duel fought with whisky as the weapon a quarrel arose during a party friends suggested stopping the liquor use as the weapon and one man fell after the forty fifth round the incident sits alongside local building news and a suicide in German township Kossuth county where John Wires killed himself with a shotgun leaving a large family
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Indianapolis, Jan. &i
Robert Bryand
Thomas Fardell
Ti Tyas
Hryand
John Wires
German Township
Kossuth County
Fisher Tent and Awnings Buys Competitor Firm
H. T. and F. R. Fisher acquire the Waterloo Tent and Awning Company in a Wednesday deal. C. Newsom seeks health-aligned exit. Newcomb plans to move to Texas or California, taking stock and fixtures. Bleckerberg block shop to close. Fisher firm to operate near Ideal steam laundry. M. J. O'Keefe notes a birthday postal card from Geo. O. Snowden. Snowden and relatives travel in old Mexico.
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H. T
F. R. Fisher
Fisher Tent and
C. Newsom
Waterloo
Fishers
Wil
Newcomb
Bickelberg Block
East Fifth Street
Texas
Oklahoma
California
M. J. O'Keefe
Geo. O. Snowden
Mr. Snowden
Mexico
Union Depot Idea Advances for Western Railway Cities
The town’s push for a union depot involves Great Western Rock Island and Cedar Falte networks. West side growth spurs calls to enlarge facilities and centralize mail, baggage, and express services. Citizens see a shared station on Rock Island ground to serve four rail lines and boost transit efficiency.
Jury Secured in Clarke Case at Dubuque Court
The jury for the state of Iowa versus Wm H Clarke, charged with the murder of Roy Sumner on Oct 28 1905 at the Illinois Central Depot, in Dubuque, was sworn after opening statements. Twelve men, nine from the regular panel and three residents, were selected with most jurors from local wards.
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Dubuque
State of Iowa
Wm. H. Clarke
Roy Sumner
Ilnois Central Depot
Do’elnoy
Jacob Jochuin
Ela
Aurora
Smith Lichty Hillman Co Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Smith Lichty Hickman Co held its annual meeting at company offices last evening electing G. B. Lichty as president A W Smith as vice president and treasurer C W Hlingworth as secretary and directors W W Miller W W Thlingworth Dr W Eddy C E B Pickett Mrs A Smith and J M Groat Will Take Murray to jail Sheriff Calwell reports Pon iac IL sheriff Ti Hoke will arrive today regarding Peter Murray who allegedly recanted in county Murray is held as a model prisoner awaiting possible surrender without requisition papers
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Murray
Ilhole
Calwell
Hoke
Poniac
Peter Murray
Finois
Titus on the primary with proposed machinery debate
Des Moines reports Special from January 26 notes former State Senator Trina, father of the biennial amendment, in town. Titus questions whether primary election legislation would work as supporters claim and if it could lead to more money in campaigns and possibly two elections in one year in some counties, amid his doubts on the measure.
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Abe
Des Moines
Trina
Titus Ig
Cummins
Rockwell City
Farmare
Bin
Bone Donk
Wuld
Clora
Titua
House Passes No Hazing Bill In State Legislature
The house reported for passage a bill prohibiting hazing in any state educational institution and establishing penalties up to $100 fine or up to 60 days in jail for violators. The report also notes indefinite postponement of the valued policy insurance bill and mentions a senate bill for a uniform insurance policy. The Gulf of California history and other miscellaneous notes follow, including a table of curiously phrased lines and local mentions such as Flora Camp of Laporte.
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Dox Methos
Ot Sny
House
Judiciary
Senate
Dynamite Found Hidden in Linn Township Schoolhouse
Children in Linn Township No 2 school discovered a dynamite filled package hidden in an old box behind shelving. Teacher Mrs Scheeler forwarded it to authorities while experts assess how long it remained and whether burglars placed it there.
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Kal Lown
Linn Township No. 2
Ely
J. Scheeler
Gua Behultz
Havan
Kii
Perpetual Building and Loan Reports $16,997 Profit
The sixteenth annual meeting of the Perpetual Building and Loan association was held in the Commercial block. Profits for the year were $16,997.15 with loans totaling $7,229.65. Eight percent dividend declared for shareholders. Assets amount to $215,462.21 with liabilities equal. 145 new members joined. Directors elected: Robert Brown, S. J. Hall, F. C. Pratt, William Watking, William Thrower. New officers: President J. M. Groat, Vice President F. Dunhan, Treasurer H. C. Schulte, Secretary G. R. Turner. Total shares in force $214,711.64. Largest loan $5,000. Largest group of borrowers includes 241 women and 253 borrowing shareholders.
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The
Perpetual Building and Loan Association
G. R.turner
Robert Brown
S. J. Hall
William Watking
Wiliam Thrower
J. M. Groat
F. Dunhan
H. C. Schulte
G. R. Turner
Rome
Local Notes Highlight Comings and Goings in Waterloo
Miss Marriet King arrives from Dew Moines to stay with her parents over Sunday. Gilbert Kelley undergoes appendicitis surgery and is reported to be recovering well. Thirty three Bic Schoola students will graduate Friday afternoon in the Hawthorne building at 2:00 with diplomas enabling high school admission. Mayor Rector invites Supervisors to hold their next session in Waterloo. Black Owl county Supervisors attend the Des Moines meeting. Fire Chief Dunham places a hose cart and 800 feet of hose in Weatherfield for temporary city protection until water mains reach the area. J. J. McGarvey returns from Laporte and Eagle Center after selecting horses for a large Waterloo sale by the Waterloo Live Stock Commission. Last Friday and Saturday’s sale was highly successful, with over three hundred draft animals sold and strong buyer demand for future consignments.
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Marriet King
Senator Courtright
Dew Moines
Gilbert
Uute
G. D. Kelley
Bic
Hawthorne
Rector
Frank Morris
Supervisors
Des Moines
Waterloo
Blackowl
Dunham
Puranance
Weathield
Wertfield
J. J. McGarvey
Laporte
Eagle Center
Waterloo Live Stock Commission Company
Owelde
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Calif
Henk of
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Wheeler
New York
Waverly News Notes
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F. & N. Railway
James Anderson
Ourefty
Emil Walther
Burt Stevenson
Stenson
Justice Farmers Court
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Aoller
Auteraw
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Damocrat
H.C. Ladage
Buck Creek
E. A. Dawson
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Valencia
Undertakers
West Fourth. Street
O'Keefe & Towne Open
Lucinda Hopkins
Henderson, Nel
Joshua Anton
Henderson, Neh
Tachmatic
Frank Hope
Newport Township
Johnson County
Iowa City
Atlantic
Federal
Smith McPherson
Rock Island Company
W. B. Johns
Maxwell
Ghuoy
Mrs. W. M. Lawto
Bill
Thos, Snowden
Wright County and
Gwes Hospital
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Henry Grout
Wayne Jenkins
Tri- City
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Matt, Parrott & Sona
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West Side Station
Stickney
Great Western Railroad Company
Rock
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Great Western Company
Uncle Sam
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Ube
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Want Union Station
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Tie Rock Island
Grea Western
Traction Company
Rock Taland
Carnegie
Matt, Parrott & Sons
Clark
Central Depot
Peter George
Center
Maward Heilburger
Bernard Beckman
New Wine
Peter Ginter
Mont
Titus
Gavener
Gulf of California
Mar de Cortes
Mar Bermejo
Red
Spain
Italy
Pannaqvanta
Flora Camp
Perpetual B. and
L. Associa
Association
TELAG
E.eree
Tom
Destine Sale
TEGO
Charles City
Waterloo Lean
Sage Vs. Cole
Justice Howrey's Court
Messy
Smith
Bird
Wm. Watkins
Sam Shutham
Reuben Swanger
Chan
McElhinney
Wenner & McCoy
J. H. Hildebrand
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