Capitol Extension Battle Dictates State Grounds
A heated legislative clash over a capital extension plan trims the state capitol grounds. The Turner bill substitute, debated for hours, passed 66 to 33 with further changes shrinking the original forty acres to about ten. The fight reopened discussions on north south and east tracts and drew in a large portion of an afternoon session.
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Weateri Nempaner
Ustan Hey Servet
Des Moines
Tha Ares
Thirty-Mit Assembly
Bali
Welock
Lie Turner
Three bills killed in Iowa House action
Three measures failed to pass Wednesday afternoon in the Iowa House. A bill to require disinfection of stock cars by transport firms fell short of a constitutional majority with 47 in favor and 29 against. Greenback for Torrens title system failed with 50 votes to 34. An agriculture committee bill for state aid to form improvement leagues and crop advisers also died.
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Es Moines
House
Holbert
Blue Sky Bill Clears House After Court Ruling
Des Moines reports the Blue Sky bill passed the house by a vote of 64 to 14. The measure aims to replace a law declared unconstitutional by the supreme court months ago. Agreement emerged after a conference of attorneys general from several states in Des Moines last winter.
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Des Moines
House
Supreme Court
Ttig
Printing Reform Debate In State Committee
The committee on trimming and reform discusses printing policy as Janes M. Fierce of Des Moines accuses the state of being robbed. An expert printer testifies that state prices are too low and calls for change.
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Dee Moites
Reform
Janes M. Fierce
Des Moines
Grand Jurors Report On Call To Court Under New Bill
A bill passed by the house provides that grand jurors in Des Moines will report in the future only on call of the trial judge. The measure aims to reduce unnecessary jury attendance in counties where grand juries are not needed each term. The current law makes attendance compulsory at every term.
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Dea Moines
House
Erauil
Euch
Levin
Parole Bill Defeated by State Senate
The loya senate rejected a parole bill for "Litere" Dea Maines The Heald bull by a 24 to 20 vote. If passed the measure would have allowed parole after thirty years, making parole possible in eighteen years.
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Dea Maines
Loya Senate
Parole Board Transition Vote Passed in Des Moines
The Des Moines house approved a bill transferring parole duties from the old board to the central board. The measure, approved by vote, restructures the parole system and updates the administrative framework under new authorities.
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Des Moines
Atete Board of Parole
Remison
Bard
Atula Board of Central
State Senate Rejects Road Bill Substitute
In Des Moines an April 1 vote of 95 to 15 blocked substituting the road bill amendment. The senate effectively prevents abolition of the state highway commission for at least two more years, stalling major structural change to the commission.
Free Employment Bureau in Des Moines Proposal
Des Moines reports plan to add a free employment bureau to the labor statistics and state labor department offices. The House limited debate on a resolution aiming to adjourn Ye Hesolun Qirupgi early, reducing speaking time from fifteen to five minutes.
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Free Employment Bureau
Des Moines
Hureau of Labor Statistics
State Labor Department
Ofic Se
Wilthaper Hill
House
Des Moines Senate Teases Inheritance Tax Bill
In Des Moines a mild direct inheritance tax bill was introduced by Senator James White. The measure would tax estates after debts are paid with progressive rates from 1 to 6 percent and allow one third tax exemption for surviving spouses. daily legislative activity noted low Senate turnover and committee-led measures ahead.
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Des Moines
Jamez ‘White
A.ull
Senate
House
Nome
Street Car Crew Debate Resumes After Amendments
A legislative session reopened debate on street cars requiring two employees per vehicle. Earlier defeated provisions were reconsidered after drafting amendments.
Cut Width of Highways Debate In Des Moines
Des Moines report says the Imya legislature may pass a bill to reduce highway width from sixty six to fifty feet. The measure advanced in the house once but was killed and later postponed in the senate. Motions to reconsider the senate action have been filed.
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Des Moines
Imya
House
Senate
Iowa bans tipping in public venues challenged by law
A historical note states Iowa passed a measure prohibiting tipping in hotels restaurants Pullman cars and other public places. The law requires managers of such places to enforce the rule under a statutory framework.
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Iowa
Hansa
May Tax Garages Des Moles
Garages and livery stables face new taxes as clubs and towns prepare for a likely passage of the Toueb bill despite senate opposition.
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House
Senate
Itill
Des Moines Senate Creates State Document Editor Office
The Des Moines town senate approves a plan to establish a state document editor office. The move aims to streamline official records and improve archival practices nationwide.
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Des Moisee
Town Senate
House Bij
Iowa News Notes Mixed Local Tragedies and Business Shifts
Reports from Imogene and Omaha detail multiple suicidals and near-fatal injuries, including Julia Hayes’s third-story leap at the Paxton hotel. Other victims include George Baumgardner after a horse attack near Kiron and Elizabeth Yeomann of Western Town. News covers a Sioux City mill sale, livestock receipts, and transport legislation affecting drivers and public salaries, plus scattered obituaries and legal notes.
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Imogene
Paxton Hotel
Omaha
Neb
George Baumgardner
Kiron
Ouida Grove
Beung
Elizabeth Yeomann
Town
Kilborns
Orleans
Morningside
Sioux City
Gentral Moller Mills
da Grove
Lee Grant
Easter Los
Joseph
Delvers
Medwayn
Chase
Lost Submarine and Its Commander in Congress Confluence
Fragmentary clipping describes a misplaced submarine story with a commander named Bob Gordon and chaotic references to the House of Representatives. It mentions a horse, a mare, and a mission to New York for repair, with unclear stakes and timing.
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Bob” Gordon
Anus
House of Representatives
New York
Congress
United States
Honolulu
Alfred J. Mole
The Future Man Evolution Debate
The piece discusses speculative future human evolution with references to ancient ancestors and a controversial view comparing evolution to mythical or fantastical forms. A dramatic portrayal suggests future humans could develop features resembling wings or other pronounced traits, provoking debate on biology and ethics.
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Sejon Ike
Olio State Journal
Cobbs Tale Of The Judge In War Talks
Irvin B. Cobb recounts a Judge’s view of war as tales circulate in The Magazine. The Judge recalls the Queen of the Kitchen and a king of Europe sharing bits about the conflict and a mysterious line about three years.
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Denhory
Clon
Irvin B. Cobb
Khavo
Wie
Shill
Germars
Miebeoey
Fragmentary Speech at Fair Highlights Food and Stores
A garbled exchange at a fair centers on confectionery and purchases. Voices debate what to buy and who provides the goods, reflecting a lively but unclear exchange among attendees.
Child Welfare Bill Faces Defeat Over Appropriation Debate
The Iowa House defeated the child welfare bill to fund a year round study of child problems and a sheep barn program at the state fairgrounds, amid opposition labeling the measure as extravagance. Proponents argued for research and welfare gains, while critics warned against shifting funds from children's needs to unrelated projects.
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Monroe
Fey
Uie
Iowa
BMI
Moore
Guthrie
Forrer Nets Large Sum In Forgery Arrest Case
Forrer, alias Mayard Wainwright, arrested in a local hotel by Police Chief Gallager on charges of forging vouchers worth 990 dollars each for the First National Bank Fairfield. A dresser contained 2686 in large bills and a forged voucher from Nemours Powder Co Wilmington, Del.
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Ottuomwr
G. H E. Bower
Mayard Wainwright
Polos Ghief Gallager
Firat Nuconatch Fairfield National Banke
Fairtalt
Mla
D& Nemours Powder Compus
Wilmington
Del
Fairfield
Conner
Nationa
Alt Harrow
Mm Qttinwa
National Bank
First National Bank
Fairfield Waa
Chet Gallester
Mda
Tuste Fer
Jorn
Little Hawkeyes Earn Seat In Astor Cup Pig Sale
A distorted report notes the Little Hawkeyes being awarded a place in the Astor Cup pig sale following a close score. Key figures and places are unclear but the item references interscholastic events, rivalries, and a national scope with Washington D C messaging.
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Iowa City
United States
Messae Warington
D. C
Deering
Portland
Little Hawkeyes
Longest Devatar county trial ends in acquittal
After twenty four hours in jury deliberation Bari Riley was found not guilty of using wills Woodard. The case marks one of the longest criminal deliberations in Devatar county history and is the third trial for the defendant. A separate report notes a fatal accident nearby.
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Fread
Leon
Haing
Bari Riley
Useer
Wills Woodard Weavehl
Devatar
Fio Conriet
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