Democratic Hope in State Spurred by Steck Victory
Des Moines reports a dramatic Iowa political shift as Daniel W. Steck’s victory mobilizes Democratic hopes. The Iowa Legionnaires backed Steck, helping steady his bid amid tensions with Brookhart, Dawes, and Coolidge. The result unsettles Civil War era politics and fuels plans for a stronger primary fight.
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Campaign slate reshuffle signals Iowa Senate race shifts
Maines will replace him on the state organization slate as Senator Cummins and Howard Clark mobilize against Grookhart in the June primaries. Clark’s Des Moines attorney headquarters, with former State Senator William J. Goodwin in charge, issued a statement after the senate vote clarifying Steck’s seat in contest. Goodwin warned the party may fail to unite on a candidate, while praising Clark as a fine progressive who understands the local scene.
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Divorce suits fail for Des Moines couple
Bessie DQ Bestenkeheur and her husband Andrew both sought divorce. Judge Fletcher ruled neither produced sufficient evidence for a divorce, ending the courtroom clash over alleged non support and other claims.
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Shell Rock Man Dies At Iowa City Hospital
George B Hverts of Shell Rock dies in Iowa City hospital Monday from pneumonia after cataract surgery. Funeral plans are set in Shell Rock. The report also notes a separate fire at 218 Seventh Street East, Chimney sparks caused roof shingles to burn. damage estimated at 500 dollars as firemen prevented spread to upper floors.
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State Street
County cash reaches near multimillionaire level in Black Hawk
Black Hawk county carries a cash balance of 4 814 934 91 in county funds held in banks with 1 811 933 31 in cash distributed among banks. Largest deposit 436 156 04 and next 252 146 45. Apportionments will total over 900 000 to schools and cities. Waterloo will receive about 159 006 in multiple funds. Collections in March reach 840 411 95 with Cedar Falls branch contributing 44 426 87. Public notices warn no preliminary mails before distribution.
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Oelwein Council Reopens Sewer Bid Session
Oelwein Iowa April 14 bids for additions to the sewage disposal plant will be opened anew after the council rejected previous bids at its first evening meeting. Shenandoah Iowa April 21 deputy Page county treasurer E R Woodford dies after a sudden illness. Independence Iowa funeral planned for Mrs Frank Forney age about 60 who died from paralysis at her son’s home.
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Independence
Nashua Teacher Remembers Low Pay in 1868
An 1868 Nashua teacher recalls meager wages for that year while serving a term in education. Mrs S V Freneh, still living in town, declines to state the exact amount but notes earning about $40 monthly plus board for teaching 120 pupils at Waverly before moving to Nashua. She taught 60 students locally with Miss Sromella Smith as the other instructor.
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