Catt claims Iowa suffrage vote invalid amid election flaws
Carrie Chapman Catt asserts there was no valid Iowa suffrage vote last June and calls for the legislature to declare the election void. She cites multiple irregularities including missing ballots and improper ballot printing, urging stronger election laws and a new statewide vote.
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Des Moines
Tews
Carrie Chapman Call
New York City
National Suffrage Association
Catt
Iowa Drys Unite Against Liquor Shipment Repeal
Des Moines reports show Iowa drys plan united opposition to a senate repeal of the personal liquor shipment ban. Lawmakers fear repeal risks defeating the prohibitory amendment, with figures like Shortess of Traer opposing any move that endangers the measure. A proposed rail and air transport ban aims to block liquor movement into Iowa, including a plan to criminalize smuggling and extend enforcement to aircraft as aerial delivery grows possible.
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Des Moines
Senate
Iowa
State Department of Juetion
Shortess
Traer
House
United States Court
Iowa Department of Justices
Thirtyseventh General Assembly
Alto Travelingmen's Assn Convention Promises Change
Des Moines report shows one third of 396000 in last year’s claims from automobile accidents. Secretary L Deets notes rising costs from broken wrists and arms as the Iowa State Travelingmen's Association moves to state supervision. Officers and directors face re election with J W Hill and W E Tone favored for top posts.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Travelingmen's Association
L. ©. Deets
Iowa State
Srata Insurance Department
J. W. Hill
W. E. Tone
Deets
Henry E. Rex
George Hamilton
Willam H. Smith
Dorsey Hannell
James L. Hunt
R. A. Prondfit
Elmer D. Isham
John Alles
Edwin R. Snyder
Percy ©. Church
Horace L. Skinner
M. T. Scanlan
F. W. Dewey
R. A. Barrowman
W. K. Adama
Advertisement for Bromo Quinine laxative on box
Ad claims to prevent grip and colds with Bromo Quinine labeled E. W. Grove on the box. Mentions cost at 25 cents and urges wider reach for adverts. Stated figure of 14,600 sufferers end their families, reflecting a sensational tone of the era.
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E. W. Grove
Compel Wreck Victims to Accept Medical Aid
Boone January 15 Attended by no doctors for three days after a collision that left Frank Crouch and his two year old son seriously injured. A telephone conference between the county attorney and Attorney General Havner led to ordered surgical aid. The boy is in grave condition with both arms broken and internal injuries. Their religious scruples prompted refusal of surgery. The county was urged to act as a blood poisoning fear grew.
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Boone
Frank Crouch
Woodward
Havner
Crouch
P Atreum
Supreme Court ruling limits liquor shipments to permit holders
Des Moines Jan 15 Attorney General Havner explains the Webb-Kenyon decision and Iowa section 2419. The ruling supports prohibitions on interstate liquor shipments unless the recipient has a valid permit. The text outlines the three core questions from the West Virginia case and states Iowa may restrict shipments to permit holders only. It notes penalties of 100 dollars per offense plus costs for carriers and agents transporting liquor without a valid permit.
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Des Moines
United States Supreme Court
West Virginia
Horace M. Havner
Tio
Supreme Court of the United States
Clarke Distilling Company
Maryland
Congress
Supreme Court
Webb-Kenyon
Free Spellman and Son in Paola Inquest Case
L T Spellman and his son Lloyd were released from custody by Coroner Robinson after refusing to testify at the inquest into the death of Mrs Spellman. Mrs Spellman’s body was found in an old barn near Paola beside her wounded 14 year old daughter Hazel as doctors reported Hazel’s condition worsening amid murder warrants against her.
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Paola
Kan
L. T. Spallman
Lloyd
Robinson
Spellman
Fire destroys Little Beaver school in Boone district
January 16 report from Boone states the Senver school district suffered its third fire in two years. The Little Beaver school building and all contents were destroyed on Thursday before firefighters could determine the extent of the damage. Teacher Miss Carrie Dana is listed among the local names.
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Boone, Jan
Senver
Little Beaver
Mies Carrie Dana
Bankers of State Draft Legislation They Want Passed
Des Moines reports state bankers from the Iowa State Bankers association drafting measures for the legislature. Proposals include lowering cash reserves from 15 to 20 percent for small towns and adjusting reserve mixes by town size, plus allowing the state auditor to limit bank numbers and appeals to higher offices. A repeat bill targets overdraft penalties with fines up to 5000 dollars and five years' imprisonment. Bank examiners seek higher pay from 1800 to 2400 dollars yearly after two years.
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Des Moines
Towa
State Bankers’ Association
Lowa
American ‘Bankers’ Association
Assembly Ready for Lively Work on Road Question
Des Moines January 15 The legislature opens Tuesday with Speaker M B Pitt poised to announce committees and name members for the Thirty seventh assembly The main issue in the house is expected to be the road question with James F Johnston Chariton likely to chair highways and an anticipated bill aimed at abolishing the state highway commission Johnston has pledged to introduce a similar measure as two years ago The senate plans include confirmation of Gov Clark s three appointees and action on a prohibitory constitutional amendment and state boards appointments The divide reflects Johnston road supporters in the house and broader senate actions ahead.
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Iowa
Cath
Laws
Illinois
Des Moines
Catt
Rose Lawless Geyer
Havner
M. B. Pitt
Senate
Gov. Clarks
F. P. Jones
Vil- Misca
Estate Board of Education
J. 5. Withrow
Mt. Pleasant
State Parole Board
B. Funk
Johnston Noud Law
Johnston Road
State Highway Commission
James F. Johnston
Chariton
Tle State Highway Commission
Johnston
House
Nation Grows Faster Than Its Food Supply
Washington January 15 The department of agriculture reports that population growth outpaced food production over 16 years. Per capita meat dairy cereals and fish fell while potatoes stayed steady though sweet potatoes rose. poultry rose slightly. Fruits and vegetables increased rapidly, expanding their share of the diet and meeting world needs.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agricultural
Houston
Dist
Forecasted retroactive road measures spark highway commission question
The fragment suggests that retroactive road measures face criticism if the highways commission’s makeup indicates a certain direction. It hints at potential policy shifts tied to who chairs the commission and how its members are chosen.
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Highways Commission
Oklahoma House Passes Ban on Cigarettes in State
Oklahoma City January 16. By a 75 to 2 vote the Oklahoma House passed the McCallister anti cigarette bill prohibiting smoking giving away or selling cigarets in the state. The measure now moves to the Senate.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
House of Representatives of
Oklahoma
McCallister
Senate
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