Senate Debates Panama Question and War Funding
Washington reports show January debates on the Panama revolt and U S intervention withSenate consideration of a resolution for full disclosure of papers in the Panama affair. House discusses mileage payments and urgent deficiency bills as a deadly Phillips explosion in Ottumwa kills two clergymen and injures others.
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Georgia
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Maine
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Alabama
Iowa News Roundup: Accidents Suicides Trials and Arsenic Echoes
A Sioux City man Blivens died by self inflicted action after arriving from Albuquerque to California. An Ania boy’s accidental gun discharge endangers his mother and a man named Burke faces district court. Port Note worker hospitalizes from blood poisoning as small tremors threaten tumours. A Keller body found on a South Omaha street after a fall. Blydenburg murder case experts doubt arsenic analysis distinguishes death. Iowa bankruptcy case reviews bank preferences involving First National Bank and Bank of Alcester. A farmer’s stock returns exceed investment as Colberk inherits livestock value. A farmer “oil investment” shows caution for future. A household gasoline accident nearly claims two lives in a wagon incident.
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Council Bluffs Lawsuit and City Damages Award
A report reviews a $5,000 damages award against the city of Council Bluffs after a January 1908 shooting in Mason City Gallery incident. The item also notes a slate of accidents, a rail collision near Center Grove, a store explosion at Trimpton, and a fatal stove fire in Washington. It mentions political reforms, a volcano question at Clear Lake, and local tragedies including the death of pioneer William Butler and a wagon accident near Dumont.
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Capitol to have fireproof rebuild for damaged wing
A joint committee from the legislature and capitol commission agreed to repair the state capitol with fireproof construction and restore the damaged section to its original form. The historic chamber will be recreated with the same architectural lines and decorations, using the original contractors who will donate labor and materials to cut costs.
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Sinlthut Michell
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Supreme Court bars damages action against city officials
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled taxpayers cannot sue city officials for damages when officials exceed authority. Injunctions or impeachment are the available remedies. The case involved Estherville officials allegedly approving a depot site and bonds exceeding constitutional debt limits, with funds passed to innocent purchasers. The court held such damage claims are not actionable.
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Committee to Investigate Merriam Fees Charged on Examinations
Des Moines Jan. 20 The committee on retrenchment and reform will investigate the Merriam scandal over fees charged for examinations not made. The group, chaired by Senator Hayward, plans an inquiry along Governor Cumming’s recommended lines, with several important maters to come before the committee.
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Frank Merriam
Insurance Cou Panied
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Senate
Seam
Hayward
Legislature Reports Bills Across Iowa Senate and House
Des Moines and Davenport dispatches detail Senate and House actions from January to January 30. Bills cover county finances, bridges, paroling rules, public health, street and water works, and education. Authorities debate penalties for litter and crime while funding Soldiers' Orphans' Home and rural schools.
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Iowa House Debates Constitutional Amendment And Public Bills
A Des Moines report outlines Representative Getewa of Keokuk proposing a constitutional amendment on representation, and notes bills on horse trading restrictions, animal registry, homeopathy versus osteopathy, and county tax and auditing reforms. It covers legislative action, committee referrals, and hints of opposition and support across the Iowa General Assembly.
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