Taxation of Rakroads and Other Measures Before Legislature
Des Moines dispatch notes railroad tax reform moves in the Iowa legislature. A senate subcommittee backs assessing railroads by stock and bonds value, while the house resists. Other bills cover earning reporting, biennial elections, board of control oversight of charitable homes, and wage payment reforms. The Hughes anti pass bill faces a tabled fate in the house.
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Des Moines
Senate Committee On Ways and Means
Junkin
Lewis
Healy
Porter
Senate
House
Executive Council
House of Representatives
Assembly
Gov. Cummins
Iowa
Hughes
Carter
Election expenses and labor law aims in Iowa
The legislature considers a bill limiting campaign spending for nominations and elections with fines for noncompliance and sworn statements due 15 days before conventions and elections. Senator Maytag seeks expanded factory inspection and empowered labor supervision with enforcement powers. A pardon debate surrounds Wesley Elkins, a convicted paroled killer facing strong local opposition. Iowa expects to recover a civil war war claim of about 456000 dollars, with remaining funds and anticipated appropriations guiding state finances. The house also passes a life imprisonment bill for kidnapping children, backed by mothers’ groups after the Cudahy case.
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House
Representative Kerr
Congress
Senator Maytag
Jasper County
Iowa
State Labor Bureau
Assembly
Allison
Treasury Shaw
Shaw
Appropriations Committees
Ways and Means
State
House of Representatives
Senate
Mothers’ Congress
Omaha
Compulsory Education Victory Seen For Senate
State Superintendent Barrett expects the compulsory education bill to pass the Senate after a House victory. The measure requires all children under 14 to attend public schools for a designated portion each year. The effort to raise Supreme Court judges’ salaries from 4000 to 6000 failed, dampening hopes for higher public officer pay. district judges may gain only about 800.
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House of Representatives
Barrett
Senate
Burglars Blow Safe Door in Brooks Bank Break-In
The Brooks bank was entered by burglars who wrecked the safe with an explosion that blew the door off and shattered the front of the building. Citizens armed with shotguns and rifles fired on the retreating burglars, who escaped under darkness without taking any loot. Two men were arrested on suspicion.
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Brooks
Mrs Seelman Dies After Poison Attempt Following Melancholia
Mrs. John Seelman of Liberty township believed a neighbor with a gun planned to shoot her. She ingested carbolic acid to save herself and died twelve hours later. She left a husband, a son, and a daughter. She had suffered from melancholia and a fortune teller had foretold a great misfortune a month earlier.
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John Seelman
Liberty Township
Seelman
Pioneer Lawmakers elect Iowa officers at Des Moines convention
At the eighth biennial convention in Des Moines of the Pioneer Lawmakers association of Iowa officers were elected. President J. R. Reed. district vice presidents include William Harper, Samuel McNutt, Thomas B. Knapp, L. L. Ainsworth, William G. Thompson, T. B. Perry, John Scott, W. B. Dungan, L. W. Ross, J. Kamrar, Rodney A. Smith. executive committee B. F. Gue, Hoyt Sherman, G. L. Godfrey. secretary unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Pioneer Lawmakers’ Association of Iowa
J. R. Reed
William Harper
Samuel McNutt
Thomas B. Knapp
L. L. Ainsworth
William G. Thompson
T. B. Perry
John Scott
W. 8. Dungan
L. W. Ross
Rodney A. Smith
B. F. Gue
Hoyt Sherman
G. L. Godfrey
Smallpox Spread Eases in Des Moines Amid City Actions
Des Moines sees a noted drop in smallpox spread as authorities move promptly to tackle the issue. No further outbreak is feared within the city. Business leaders discuss potential plan to remove every remaining case outside Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Tragedy Near Colfax Ends in Suicide
George Curry Jr. a 19 year old of Washington township committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. He had been spending the evening with his sweetheart Miss Fleming a 16 year old girl. After she refused his suit he ran to the porch and killed himself.
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George Curry, Jr
Washington Township
Colfax
Miss Fleming
Fire destroys Sigma Nu house in Iowa City
Sigma Nu fraternity house in Iowa City burned, causing a loss of 10000 dollars. Fourteen boarders escaped in night shirts and saved a few coats shoes and a piano. Total property loss reported at 4000 dollars.
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Sigma Nu
Iowa City
Forged Check In Odebolt Sums to 57 Dollars
L M Gray's name was forged on a check cashed at an Odebolt bank for $57. The check was payable to and indorsed by Nels Larson, a stranger who disappeared after the incident.
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L. M. Gray
Odebolt
Nels Larson
Jury finds Matthew Hunter guilty of second degree murder
In Mount Ayr the jury convicts Matthew Hunter of murder in the second degree for the November 9 shooting of Homer Holland, a champion college athlete of Iowa, during a quarrel over gambling losses.
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Matthew Hunter
Mount Ayr
Hunter
Homer Holland
Iowa
Requisition Honoured In Extradition Case
Governor Toole honors Cummins requisition for Marcus Westrom held at Butte. Westrom is sought in Des Moines for forgery and is also wanted by Adams Express Co. for a similar charge.
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Gov. Toole
Montana
Gov. Cummins
Marcus Westrom
Butte
Des Moines
Westrom
Adams Express Company
Dodge Center Station Robbed of About $16
The Chicago Great Western station at Dodge Center was robbed of about $16. Albert Siegloff filed for divorce in Waterloo on cruel and inhuman treatment. For the period beginning November 1 last to the present Sioux City reported 41 percent more hogs than the same period last year. Mr and Mrs Earl Atherton of Kolo welcomed triplets two boys and a girl. Thomas Peters 51 a farmer near Oto was arrested on bigamy charged by Mrs Peters of Fremont Neb who married him 24 years ago. Mrs Frank Johnson of Cleveland Q is mother of a son. Mrs John-
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Albert Siegloff
Waterloo
Sioux City
Earl Atherton
Kolo
Thomas Peters
Oto
Fremont
Neb
Frank Johnson
Cleveland, Q
John
Statewide beauty winner and local notices in brief
A string of short notices from Albia to Mapleton reports Melisshah Tormery Miss Iowa winner. Phoebe Cole deeded Osage property for a public hospital. Edward Bridgeman freed to tend his mother’s deathbed in Villisea. Iowa Bowling assoc names Dubuque for May tournament. Town leads Iowa in livestock value at 271,844,084. David C. Jones, ex St Paul railroad freight agent, hanged himself in Ottumwa. First Presbyterian Mapleton dedicated. Maj McCaleb reassigned to Sixth infantry with Maj Robert F. Ames succeeding.
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Tormery
Melisshah, Fovler
Albia
Phoebe Ann Cole
Osage
Edward Bridgeman
Chicago
Villisea
Iowa State Bowling Association
Dubuque
David C. Jones
Ottumwa
St. Paul Road
Milwaukee
First Presbyterian Church
Mapleton
Maj
McCaleb
Sixth Infantry
Robert F. Ames
Sixteenth Infantry
Public sale of farm stock and tools at Scranton homestead
Having sold my farm I will offer at public sale at my residence six miles northwest of Washington the Wm Scranton farm. On Saturday March 1 1902 at 10 a m the property includes 53 cattle 35 yearlings and more, 8 thoroughbred and high grade bulls and calves, 53 head of horses and farm equipment, three wagons and a new bobsled, a Champion binder and other farming gear plus household goods. 10 months credit on sums over $10 with bankable notes. $10 and under cash. 6 percent discount for cash. A B Carr S Reeves Auctioneers.
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Washington
Notable Abstainers and Unusual Fortunes Across Figures
Senator Frye of Maine and Senator Chandler of New Hampshire abstain. Henry Asquith earns £7,000–£8,000 yearly at law. Parker claims Civil War rations from Clara Barton. Pederewski pursues physical culture. Major Slade misses Boston Lancers march after fifty-three years. Lord Roberts trusted prophecy of Kabul march. Sir Alfred L Jones, shipowner, 400,000+ tons. bachelor aged 55. Thomas A Walker of Harden (Iowa) arrived New York 1888 with 24 cents, saving 4 cents. Stuart Robson once a U S senate page. Reginald Vanderbilt reaches majority with about $7.5 million plus a $20 million trust.
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Frye
Maine
Chandler
New Hampshire
Henry Asquith
M. P
A. J. Parker
Leominster
Mass
Clara Barton
Pederewski
Lucius Slade
Boston National Lancers
Lord Roberts
Kabul
Kandahar
Alfred L. Jones
Liverpool
Great Britain
Thomas A. Walker
Hardin County
New York City
Stuart Robson
United States Senate
John C. Calhoun
Jefferson Davis
Henry Clay
Robert Toombs
Alexander Stephens
Reginald Claypole Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Gold and Silver Mine Yields 95 Tons Gold and 520 Silver
A yearly mining report notes production of ninety five tons of gold and five hundred twenty tons of silver. The figures highlight the scale of mineral output and market implications.
Neighborhood News District notes and local changes across towns
Dutch Creek reports Dave Munroe bought best heavy hogs at six dollars per hundred. Local updates include Miss Kate Gilbert surprise party, school programs for Washingtons anniversary, and Bible scenes shown in schools. Road goods, route mail totals, farm sales, marriages, and moves fill the week.
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Dave Munroe
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Friends of
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Titus
Harper
Board of
State Board
Wesley Elkins
Clay County
Elkins
Clayton County
Iowa State News
Hank Safe
Chicago Great Western
Dodge Center
A. B. Carr
S. Reeves
Neighborhood News
Dutch Creek
A. L. Mayer
Charley Hotle
Dave MecNess
Oklahoma
Ab Black
Coon
Talleyrand
Nicola & Campbell
South Side
West Chester
Young People’s Society
Lyman Gilbert
Hamilton
Kate Gilbert
Riverside
Will Turner
Coe
Lowa City
Joseph Rummelhart
Rena Schnoebelen
Cc. C. Bray
Kansas
John Mottet
Ellis Veggy
District Court
A. B. Taylor
Parkston
LS. D
W. H. Cress
Carrie
Ir. Wesley Holtz
Riverside Fine Stock Association
George Nicola
Diagonal
Riverside Creamery
Ramsey Bouquet
T. J. Pigg
Harl McClusky
Kalona
W. G. Parker
Alice Scott
Cedar Rapids
Clara Matthews
A. J. Creeach
Mystic
Bobby
Goo, Florang
West First St
Nicola & Campbell's
Jackson
Clark Meek
Clark Kekerman
Bethel
L. M.S
G. le Foster
James
John Ritter
Ritter
M. Ww. Thompson
Avis Huffman
Myrtle Thompson
Della Salzman
Ben Christner
Messer
Trenton
Jake Hauenstine
Annie Coffman
Dave Cummins
Oceola
Clark
County
Charlie Cummins
Ed Hauenstine
Our Valley
D. W. Augustine
Keota
William Rudolph
J. A. Lauithly
C. Ramge
Stewart
Wm. Salterbury
John Stein
James Deal
A. L. Black
Elmer Tinder
Henry Blattner
John Rath
K. F. Oaks
Lone Tree
Sherman Blaker
P. H. Lantz
Harry Oaks
Coneville
Eva Reece
Center
F. J. Salladay
Burlington
Jake Lantz
Warren County
W.R. McCreedy
Jess Marr
John Love
Centerville
Keck
J. Lindley Coon
Newton EK
F. Brockway
Letts
D. M. Sullivan
O. O. Fullerton
Henry Ramsey
Greene
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