Reform Pushes Through Iowa Legislature Expense Debate
A Des Moines newspaper analysis estimates the total daily cost to run both houses at about 161,550.50 with 67 senate employees for 60 members and extensive staff. The article notes a long reform push cutting newspaper desks and stationery, while discussing appointments and investigations into state governance.
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Brutal Burlington murder and assault shock town
A mother and her 12 year old daughter were found dead in their Burlington home in a brutal crime scene. The woman had been struck and stabbed. the child lay in bed with injuries. Blood spattered the room and rats fed on the body. Police say several arrests have been made and clues are being pursued. the crime likely occurred Sunday night.
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Young Girl Burns to Death in House Fire Near Sigourney
A weak minded girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Davis near Sigourney, was burned to death Saturday as clothing caught fire while she worked in the house. Her parents narrowly escaped. The house burned in moments, a neighbor aided, and the girl lingered until 4 oclock.
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Oasis
Explosion in Ida Grove ruins Williw Wicke's shop
Feb 1 Ida Grove reports a gasoline can explosion inside Williw Wicke's shop causes interior damage and scorching. Ivy Bargell, the stepdaughter, had brought the can into the room. Mrs. Drake attempted to break a plate glass to help children escape but failed. Children escaped through an adjacent room window after closing the door.
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Des Moines Legislature Debates Revenue and Reforms
Des Moines session details bills on 23 percent property levy tax cut easing city revenues. Highlights include appropriations for schools hospitals and university, county clerk pay, park commissioners, and a uniform school book bid system. Women suffrage joint resolution discussed. reform measures pass in house.
Legislature Debates Rates Reform and Public Health Bills
In a morning session, debates over state printing attitudes and rate reductions surface amid opposition claims of biased reporting. The house passes bills on mechanics liens, county fund interest drawing, and a hardened crime sentence. An omnibus public health bill on tuberculosis controls and a biennial elections amendment move forward as adjournment is set for a Monday visit to Omaha expo.
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Teller Resolution Reaches the House Amid Party Lines
Washington news records the House Ways and Means committee reporting the Teller resolution to declare U S bonds payable in gold or silver with a party line vote. Debate in the House intense with Democrats opposing the gold standard shift and Republicans defending the measure. The vote result and ensuing divisions reflect broader fiscal policy tensions of the era.
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Globe Change of Ownership in Saint Paul Daily
George I. Spinney of New York buys the Globe in Saint Paul Minnesota with W Whitney rumored to back syndicate of capitalists. Spinney to control management. he has long experience as editor and journalist. Rumors link William Whitney and Great Northern Railway interests to the syndicate.
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Supreme Court Decisions and Local Incidents
Des Moines reports list multiple supreme court decisions with cases like Walker v Walker and Frey v Scheckler, plus others involving Tom Grick Co and Chown. Separate updates describe a January 29 ruling slate, January 31 outcomes, and February 1 university misconduct suspensions for 23 students over a freshman-sophomore clash. A Columbus Junction explosion injures several, while Sac City notes an inventor’s motor speed regulator for horseless carriages.
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Clinton
Kishet
Burlington, Cedar Tapas and Northern Railway
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Young
Stuart
Local Briefs From Woodbine To Grundy Center
Ten tidbits note school crowd in Woodbine, a horses sale near Grundy Center for 250 dollars, a sale of Grundy Center electric light plant for 9000 dollars to a new company, a $500 damages award in Midora, a petition in Town for a diplomatic appointment for Mrs Cora Chaplain Weed, court delays toll two years, a judge from Oregon appointed to a fourth district post.
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