02 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1917
Page
1
Senate leader Harding outlines a broad agenda for the Iowa legislature proposing a lengthy adjournment for recess. He signals focus on multiple subjects including reforms and policy measures to be considered once session resumes.
Governor Harding urged a fair hearing on woman suffrage and proposed an adjourned fall session to tackle tax revision codification and state government reform. He asked for $100,000 to valuate Iowa railroads and favored three commissions to streamline taxes laws and administration.
House retrenchment panel backs eliminating the state library commission and a parole board bill to transfer duties to the board of control. Iowa lawmakers argue the boards are inefficient while supporters cite better handling through central administration and wardens at state institutions.
Sioux City, Feb 2 A weather tale frames a court report as Davis protests love for Lola Haliburton amid a 26 below zero night. He seeks entry to Lola's home. Tennis refuses, cops summoned, case set for Feb 5. Also Meyer defeats Pappas in City wrestling with two straight falls.
Dubuque reports 29 of 66 arrests for intoxication in the past month, a notable drop from earlier months when intoxication arrests often exceeded 50 percent. Police say the so called mystery gang involved in recent robberies appears to have moved on to other areas as January’s patrols show strong work.
Mrs. N W Laghough wife of a prominent physician died after slipping from a moving auto on a February Tuesday in Myatic. She fell on the frozen ground fracturing the skull and died within half an hour despite her husband’s prompt aid.
Des Moines Feb 2 A bill proposed in the Iowa legislature would compel railroads to bear the entire cost of lowering or raising tracks at dangerous crossings. With about 9 000 crossings and average costs near 8000 dollars, the measure could total 72 million dollars. Proponent Finley argues communities should not pay any share.
W J Dixon chair of the state board of control opposes selling the Flynn farm near Des Moines and urges establishing five custodial farms around Iowa. He cites cost, transport savings, and regional needs, noting the Flynn site was bought for 157 651 with a 10 653 net last year. A bill to sell the Flynn farm is being prepared.
In Des Moines Gov. Harding backed Larson’s bill to allocate 25000 for hiring special agents and assistants for the attorney general. The house committee on appropriations voted 18 to 17 against the measure, sending it to the house for indefinite postponement. A minority report favors passage. The bill, introduced by Larson in the house and Ratcliff in the senate, would empower the governor or attorney general to assign special attorneys and detectives to specific litigation or crimes. Governor Harding urged its approval citing needs in cases like the Villiscaux murders and taxation litigation over the Keokuk power project. The fight likely moves to the floor and the senate.
Des Moines reports Senator Greene introduced a maxi mum hour bill for women. The proposal limits work to 54 hours per week and 10 hours per day with 45 minutes for lunch, plus a 45 minute break after six hours, allowing exceptions for homes farms harvesting curing canning and nursing.
The text states penalties of not less than 25 dollars and not more than 50 dollars for violations. Subsequent violations bring a fine of 25 to 50 dollars for each employee involved in the violation.
Council Bluffs report tells how Mrs Charles Graves awakened from illness and rescued her two children, a nine day old infant and a two year old, from a third story window as a flaming stairway blocked retreat. She leaped onto a canvas held by neighbors but was hurt in the attempt.
In Vil lis sa February meeting crowds packed the armory for four hours of addresses on the ax murder mystery. Anti Jones supporters pressed for deeper inquiry while the Jones faction stirred opposition. Senator Jones faced a hostile crowd as Wilkerson’s remarks triggered further tension.
A fragment indicates a standing vote on beliefs about sincerity and motives, with participants questioning honesty and intent in their actions. The note hints at a formal decision process tied to evaluating character and trust within a group.
The article states total world gold production value from the discovery of America to the present time amounts to about sixteen billion dollars. It notes the value reflects mining output and historical shifts in gold availability and demand.
A diary style product notice praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative that does not gripe or strain and is ideal for family use. It notes high demand from druggists and mentions a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell at Monticello Illinois. It includes a testimonial from James Ash of Cumberland Maryland and warns to avoid imitations by checking the bottle carton.
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