Primary Law Talk On Amendments For Des Moines
The senate debated the new Crossley primary bill and amended it to make county adoption optional by vote at the general election. A provision allows expression at the Beversl general election on the wishes of the people regarding United States senator. Smith of Mitchell offered the Flanniken house bill as a substitute and the session adjourned for noon without final conclusions. The house passed the senate bill to appoint a commission to study methods of life insurance companies operating in town, and a long and short haul amendment to railroad laws was introduced in both houses.
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Des Moines
Senate
Crossley
United States
Smith
Mitchell
House
Leas
Perkins
Roosevelt
Allison and Dolliver
Larrabes
Perkins Ld
United States Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Canada
Iowa
Minneapolis
District Court
Polk County
Executive Council
John H. Jackson
Com
Multiple terse reports from national and local notices
Indianapolis March 29 President Mitchell convened an anthracite committee meeting at the miners endorce scale committee session. Washington March 1 Mrs Roosevelt and children departed for Fernandina Florida for a ten day cruise seeking rest. Cleveland March 29 Captain L P Goodale of B C Goodale Co Buffalo found unconscious and died later with a fractured skull. Duluth March 25 police arrested six foreigners from a Minneapolis murder house. one speaks English says he rented the house. Wabash March 29 Representative Frederick Landis renominated by Eleventh district Republicans. Chicago May 29 Sheriff Thomas E Barrets died after a cancerous throat illness.
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Indianapolis
Lesle
Mee
Eton
Ethel
Archie
Quentin
Washington
Fernandina
Fin
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Ohio
L. P. Goodale
B.C. Goodale & Co
Buffalo
N. W
Goodale
Duluth
Minneapolis
Landis
Wabash, Ind
Frederick Landis
High Water At Vinton Causes Widespread Disruption
The Cedar River surged through Vinton on March 25 flooding the main line between Vinton and Mt. Auburn and washing away a Rock Island bridge near Linn Junction. Trains are largely halted, and water covers the Cedar Rapids route area while Cedar Falls and Waterloo Utilities work to resume service.
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Vinton
Cedar River
Rock Island
Mt. Auburn
Roelk Island
Linn Junction
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Insurance bill advances in Albany as NY Life firms defer election
The Assembly passed the insurance bill and postponed the annual election of directors and trustees for New York Life Mutual Life Mutual Reserve and Security Mutual Insurance companies to November 16. The measure now goes to the governor. Separately Judge Humphrey set the Packers trial for September, with the first date in September slated for the second Monday.
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Albany
Ridday
New York Life, Mutual Life
Mutual Reserve and Security Mutual Insurance Companies
Chicago
Humphrey
Debates Sought Between Cummins and Perkins
Des Moines March 28 1906 letters exchange shows John H Jackson urging joint debates in all Iowa congressional districts to reveal truth of campaign. Governor Cummins declines citing full schedule and Perkins press coverage.
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Des Moines
John H. Jackson
Geo. D. Perkins
Observatory
Perkins
Covgarnor Cumming
Ada Quita
Jackson
Perking
Bias City
Cumming
Cummins
Satack
Big Wagon Bridge Swept Away Across Boone River
Webster City reports the large wagon bridge on Des Moines street collapsed in the flood, cutting the main link to Hamilton county’s west side. Officials say floodwaters are receding with no further major damage expected, and the Des Moines street span to the country road area is destroyed.
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Webster City
Boone River
Des Moines
Hamilton County
Cedar Rapids braces as flood risk prompts wave of basements emptied
Cedar Rapids prepared for rising Cedar River as Waterloo flood prompted warnings downstream. Merchants moved stock to safety while officials monitored crest levels at Vinton and Geday Rapids, hoping lower banks absorb impact and avoid earlier city damage. Local residents sought precautions amid ongoing riverfront cleanup plans.
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Mockaman
Cedar
Vinton
Rock Island
Waterloo
Geday Rapila
Wishon
The
Park Commission
Forty Acres of Cedar Falls Land Cloud Cleared by Patent
A document filed today reveals a cloud on a forty acre Cedar Falls property entered from government in 1850. Willam Sturges appears as the owner. the patent signed by President Zachary Taylor removes the cloud. The land, now a desirable residential area, was platted in 1858 with Overman family among initial owners. Salvation Army begins jail services, Capt. Tripp optimistic about regular meetings.
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United States
Willan Sturges
Cedar Falls
Sturges
Cedar Fally
Duebnque
Zachary Taylor
Uwe City
Cedar Falla
O. HP. Roswell
Cannts
Buchanan County
John M. Overman
Phoee J. Overman
William P. Overimann
Harriett C. Overman
Dennycc. Overman
Edward Brown
FD. Adams
Salvation Army
Army O
Sinfay
Tripp
County Expenses Exceed $6,000 in 1905 Financial Review
The county’s 1905 financial report lists total county office costs and supervisor expenses at about two million two thousand six dollars, with auditors, clerk of court, treasurer, recorder, and superintendent of schools each itemized. It details per diem and mileage for supervisors, salaries for county officials, and miscellaneous costs such as printing, postage, fuel, and county poor expenses, totaling multiple higher line items and grand totals across departments.
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Collows
C. A. Rownd
Dion
Milleage
Thomas
Wolatend
E. E. Newton
William Vegtes
P. Johnson
Ang Slit
Alisha
J.B. Kaaeht
Stokes
C. D. Beaker
Cotalay
Dunty Auditor
J. Ramboditor
Dou
Grand Lo-cal
M. Bentley
Predd
Pettit
Brand
Treaarer
C. W.ingworth
Bentley
F. F. Knapp
Woodmanser
Charles Wnlott
Charles Eliott
Damage Case Closed in Township School Dispute
The case of J. B. Trimbauer versus J. G. Trebor closed evidence as the court reconvened after noon. Attorneys argued to the jury while the court prepared to charge and the jury retired for deliberation late in the afternoon. The dispute involves Lester township school directors eligibility for work, with seating plans and a schoolhouse arrangement offered as exhibits. Heirs contest the Milzabety Me Cutchoon matter, to be heard when court reconvenes at 9:00 a.m.
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J. BD. Trimbauer
J. G. Trebor
Lester Township
Milzabety
Conference Shapes Primary Date At Butler County Meeting
Republican leaders in Butler County met to discuss the upcoming primary. The central committee set Saturday April 28 as the polling date after conferring with most county candidates about nominations. In a separate note, a pharmacist error led to Ming Vern White’s near fatal poisoning from an atropine substitution and subsequent illness.
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Shell Ruck
Speelsl
Repubieny
Butley County
Webster City River Flood Shortens Damge Guess
Webster City reports Boone River highs flood bottom lands. East side homes are surrounded by water and residents may evacuate if levels rise. Debris drift and ice chunks flow downstream while bridges mostly stay intact and no major damage expected.
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Webster City
Boone River
Hamilton County
Three Bridges Washed Out At Shell Rock
Shell Rock river rose to a high water mark unseen in twenty years. The flood forced three families to move, damaged fences and barns, and washed out three bridges. The town sits on an island with two bridges remaining safe.
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Shell Rock
Leing
Molde Tie City
Flooding hits Elkader and Turkey River valley
Turkey River rose to eight inches above high water mark and caused widespread damage. Elkader entire town flooded and only two houses survived the flood’s surge. Rail service was halted from Saturday until this afternoon when it resumed.
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Felkader
Turkey
Abikader
Osterdock
Elkader
SIX NEW FLATS ON WEST NINTH STREET
Patterson and Miller began work on the erection of two story flats on the north side of West Ninth Street between South and Randolph. The Dilldings will be erected in groups to form three double buildings. Modern in every way with rapid progress planned.
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Patterson & Miller
West Ninth St
West Ninth Street
South
Randolph Streets
Antones Anly
Cedar Rapids man named for state board of control
The Cedar Rapids man, John T. Hamilton of Cedar Rapids, is selected by Gov. Cummins for a seat on the state board of control to succeed Judge King. The appointment, involving Senate approval, follows Hamilton’s prior legislative service and ties to Gov. Cummins.
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Bes Moines
Con
John T. Hamilton
Sedan
Mamilton
Fel & Dadkey
Mrr
Hamilton
Hoving
Polk Aounky
Hamilhonelev
Ilo
Hve Oytern
Desa Moines
John T. Mumilton
Tio State Board
Boudwy
Guiting
Benale
Gontir
Hanilton
A. B. Cimmins
Corie
Eni Ag
J.T. Hamilton
Mrs Keller Seeks Husband in Fort Dodge Divorce Talk
Webster City March 29 Mrs Jobin Keller of Fort Dodge relogned to her husband after a conference about a breach of trust. The couple, once friendly, showed signs of strain with Mrs Keller planning to reunite amid talk of a separation while Mr Keller remained silent and resembled a stalemate in their relationship.
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Webster City
Jobin Keller
Fort Dodge
Husbindie
Nadia
Atloweil
Dolgs
Mig
Keller Walt Mako
WL Cy T. 0 and temperance groups revise policy plan
Special committees from WL Cy T. 0. and the temperance association met Wednesday evening to choose a new policy direction. John E. Hammond of Des Moines advised delaying public record on the current situation while a separate investigation by dealers in the livigarate ing Thulk proceeds at the association’s expense. The group urged action on a different policy and anticipated Hammond leaving tonight to attend investigations likely in Cerlar Rapila for the local temperance effort.
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WL Cy T. 0
Miniaterial Association
Bell Wa
Wisnonie
John E. Hammond
Des Moines
Mr. Hammond
Chen
Diamond Law
W. Co
Bean
Cerlar Rapila
Thae Plaeu
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Mitchell Calla
Anthracite Committee
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Thomas E. Barrets
Ayatem
New York Life
Magura
Geo
B. Perkins
Mr. Perking
Mr. Perkins
Albert K. Cummins
Cedar Rapids Busy
Down River City
Baryons
Heart OF
Llam Sturges
Flint
BLAGK
Hawk County
Trumbauer Vs. Trebon
Butler
Cenity Committee
Siapsutown
Maren
Ming
Boone
Turkey River
Banke
Clayton County
Kinne
Board OF Control
Mrs. Keller
Heoplal Teae
Fort. Dodpe
Mrs. Keller Seeg
Temperance
J. B. Hammond
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