Debates Rise Over Iowa Workers Death Compensation
Des Moines reports intense debate as the Thirty-fifth Iowa General Assembly nears, considering a legislative commission plan setting death compensation from $1,500 to $3,600 based on 60 percent of the worker’s wage for 300 weeks. The measure aligns with international practices, contrasting state maxima such as California’s $3,000–$5,000 range and Maryland’s $1,000 minimum. A foreign-law comparison shows varied methods, including fixed maxima and long-term pensions for survivors.
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Netherlands
Legal Proposal for Death Benefits Reform
Advocates urge a law to provide death benefits despite low living standards. They argue the current average payout is scant and many estates receive nothing for the death of the family head. The aim is a settlement without costly litigation and delays.
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Numan
Royal Arcanum Installs Officers for 1913 Season
Royal Arcanum Golden Council No 380 and Royal Ladies auxiliary install newly elected officers at the Vol P lodge rooms on Wednesday evening. The note emphasizes active lodge life, social features, and urges members to attend to boost the 1913 year with vigor and success.
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Golden Council
Royal Arcanuwn
Arcanum
Host of Jurors Report for Duty
Judge Ransier was absent due to grip illness delaying proceedings. Sixty of seventy five trial jurors and twelve grand jurors reported for duty in district court, with thirteen trial jurors excused. Grand jurors summoned for February. Officials warned of high costs if jurors stay on payroll without all judges present.
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Charles E. Ransier
Independence
Leslie M Shaw Sells His Iowa Holdings
From Denison authoritative reports state Leslie M Shaw has disposed of all his Iowa interests and withdrawn from the state except his stake in the Atlantic, North and South railroad. C L Voss of Denison acquires Shaw chess banking and land interests including 2040 acres Skinner’s ranch near Hornick. Shaw leaves the Bank of Denison after over thirty years as president. Carl F Kuehnie becomes president. Voss remains cashier. A B Lorenzen assistant cashier.
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Denison
Leslie M. Shaw
Iowa
Atlantic, North & South Railroad
C. L. Voss
Mr. Shaw
Air
Shaw
Hornick Ranch
Skinner's
Voss
A. B. Lorenzen
Parents mourn infant's death in town
Robert Mervin Duschen infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Duschen died Saturday evening at his grandmother Mrs. F L Walker's home on Seventh Street. Short funeral services were held yesterday at Sy elaork and burial was in Fairview. Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for kindnesses and floral offerings after the death of Frances Angstmann.
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Robert Mervin Duschen
William ‘Qusehen
Wother
Fld. Walker
Srvjenth
Fairview
Thantics
Thirslay
HE. G. Bloeser
Frances Angstmann
Frank Angstmann
Dalrynote Af Tamont
Beet McMahon
Explorers to be entertained at Iowa reunion
Vilhjalmur Stefansson and M. Anderson, famed explorers who found the Land Eskimo, will be guests of the University of Iowa this week. They will attend private dinners, a Triangle Club reception, and a Friday lecture, with Anderson likely speaking as well. Stefansson’s stance against Eskimo missions draws national attention. The university also hosts a cosmopolitan clubs convention next year, thanks to Iowa delegates.
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Wriday
Anderson
United States
Stef ‘Ansson
Boston Transcript
Mskimas
Andersen
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Philomathian Society
Town College
Menor
Mississippi River
Claoks of America
Philadelphia
Towa
Sidhaldra Bose
University of Calcutta
India
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