Iowa Governor Urges Tax Law Overhaul Measure
Des Moines January 27 Gov Harding endorses a tax revision by the Thirty seventh general assembly claiming the plan could save Iowa as much as ten million dollars. He favors taxing bodies collecting only necessary revenue, not based on millage, and outlines broader admin goals including department restructuring and reduced appropriations. He remains opposed to bond-financed road issues and says he will keep in touch with legislation as needed.
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Fight to finish on road issue in the Iowa House
Des Moines reports indicate a heated battle shaping up in the Iowa House over the highway commission bill. Backers claim solid pledges from representatives and senatorial support, seeking to shrink the commission's funding and power while embracing federal aid. Leaders include M J Randall Archie McFarlane W W Anderson and Nicholas Balkema guiding the effort.
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Linn County
W. W. Anderson
Greane
Arch W. McFarlane
Waterloo
Nicholas Balkema
Lyon County
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Elwood Road Bill Passes the House in Des Moines
Jan 27 report shows Elwood’s bill to adjust county road fund taxes passed the House 7 to 1. Opponent Lee abstained after a rule enforcement, with debate led by Elwood Johnston Rawley Heiming and Gray. Meanwhile veteran Richard Rush Hanford, 84, pioneer of Vinten and Grocker brigade, died in Sioux City after apoplexy.
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Sioux City
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Grocker Brigade
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Alenth S .Ausaneby
Memorial windows for Aypile Brown church in Charles City
Movement to furnish stained glass memorial windows for the Little Brown Church in the Vale Bradford with several windows already spoken for. The church built in 1864 will be remembered. old glass shows need for repairs and replacement will preserve original form and shapes.
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Bradford
Lorne
Organized Labor Leaders Explain Purport of Law
Des Moines reports organized labor leaders urging passage of an anti injunction law before joint labor committees. Grant Hamilton of Washington explains the bill as eight states consider similar measures. They argue to end court injunctions against workers except where property is destroyed or other statutes apply.
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Labor Committees
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Washington, D. C
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Senator Cumnins
Iowa
Amendment for Woman Suffrage Starts in Senate
Des Moines senator Adilison M. Parker introduced in the state senate a joint resolution to re submit to voters a constitutional amendment for woman suffrage. House action likely next week with Rep Tr Wy. Murray of Storm Lake heading the house committee. The measure calls repealing Article 2 section 1 and substituting a text granting suffrage to any US citizen 21 or older who has resided in the state six months and in the county 30 days. Parker urged review of alleged irregularities from the June 8, 1916 special election cited by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
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Polk County
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Storm Lake
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Lindsey Back In Prison At Fort Madison
Fort Madison prison officials report Earl Lindser and Arnold Zimmer were delivered by Frank Jarvis of the Canadian constabulary and placed in the state prison. The runaways are to occupy cells assigned for permanent prison labor.
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Girl 12 Struck and Killed Crossing Tracks Near Mitchell
A fatal crossing accident occurred yesterday afternoon one mile north of Mitchell. Dorothy Lamm, the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lamm, was killed after being struck by a passing freight train while returning home from Mitchell with siblings. The tragedy cast gloom over the community.
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Lawmakers Hark to Days of Youth in Verse
Des Moines January 27 lawmakers in the Iowa house shifted from prosaic highway committee business to verses. A subcommittee led by Nicholson of Winnebago recommended postponement on a sled width bill after blending whimsy with memory of sleigh rides and winter romance. The note ends with a quip about Bromo Quinine advertisement.
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Nicholson
Winneshiek
J. M. Wormley
R. W. Anderson
James F. Johnson
Roads and Highways Committee
Hold Up Man Shot Down in Davenport Restaurant
A would be robber, Harry Smith aged 25, was shot in both legs by waiter Earl Bratty during a restaurant hold up in Davenport. Bratty acted to stop the crime and police were alerted. No further suspects named were listed.
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La Porte City Dies Of Illness At 74
Calvin Jones 74 dies at La Porte City after a week of grippe and heart weakness. Born in Indiana 1842 he moved to Black Hawk county at 14, farmed for years, built a home here, married Martha Helm in 1865, and leaves five children and eight grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at the Methodist church with Odd Fellows participation. Burial in West View.
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Black Hawk County
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Earnest “Smelser
Hendricks
Minn
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Smelser
Wills Bryant
Bert Bagenstos
A. W. Henke
Methodist Church
Philadelphia
Ballheim
Frank, Rober
W. G. Ballheim
Deafness Cure Claims and Catarrh Remedy Ad
An old notice asserts deafness stems from inflamed mucous surfaces and the Eustachian tube and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure, offering one hundred dollars for incurable cases. It claims to restore hearing and lists F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo as manufacturers with drugstore distribution.
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Toledo
Ake Fai
Mystery Man in Waterloo Claims China Railroad Job
In Waterloo a figure named Packard claims to represent a large construction company hiring men for a China railroad project. He offered $7 to $10 daily for eight hours with transport, asks for three-year contracts, and requests anonymity, then vanished before details could be verified. A Sioux City paper ran a different account but provided little clarity.
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Ghina
China
Mystery Visitor Spotted As City Watches For Man From Bangor
Reporters traced a mysterious stranger who had checked into local hotels. An Illinois Central boiler maker said he met him and signed a contract to go to China, with conflicting tales of meeting places. Mr. Packard checked out of Hotel Russell Lamson and left no address, last seen in town.
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Early Resident of Waterloo is Dead
Vinton, Jan. 27. Mrs. Simeon Bailey died at her home of heart trouble after her husband learned of the death while visiting children in Oklahoma. Born in Waterloo in 1856, she married Thomas Jefferson King and had four children. Funeral services were held this morning at the residence with Rev. F. M. Warren officiating. Henry DBD. Smith died in Dakota City after a stroke believed to be caused by a fall on ice. Smith, a pioneer, once ran a restaurant here. his first wife was Captain Barr’s sister.
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