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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1917

Page

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Iowa Senate okays nepotism ban amid labor bills

In Des Moines the Iowa Senate passed Chase nepotism reform by a strong vote as part of a broader session weighing labor and education measures. The bill, aimed at prohibiting hiring relatives for public offices, faces house action. exemptions for county officers sparked debate and could alter coverage. SenateFile 37 0 0 0.

Des Moines Senate Iowa House Foster Houthrie County Ife of State State Dairy and Fon Department Supreme Court Fish and Game Warden Whitmore Hops Wapella County Newberry Tate Senator Newberry State Railroad Commission Moore Appropriations Committee Foskett Page County

State Banks Show Remarkable Gains to Deposits for Year

Des Moines reports from the state auditor’s office show state banks increased deposits by 81,051,493.78 over the past year with most growth occurring between February 18 and the end of January. The savings banks also posted assets of 503,484,094.94 and total deposits of 5427,407,?0.52, while capital stock rose by 1,008,000 and there was a decrease in some financial figures. The report notes a year’s rise in bank numbers to 44 and an average helped by the VETERE organization.

Es Moines Praot Lniva Banking Department State Auditor's Office Siam Savings Banks Frost Companion Deerease Bsilg Paralle Banka Eh

Lobbyists Busy On Oko Measured Legislative Battle

The road bill fight in Iowa stalls after a compromise measure appears to die in committee. Johnston, Elwood, Larson, and Wall figures clash over highway oversight and bond issues while lobbyists press both sides. Commissioners fear loss of control as Gov. warding allies weigh votes amid looming floor action.

Fies Moines Marcel, T Carson-Shortess Road Hill Johnston Elwood Highway Commission The Highway Commissioners Commission Old County Supervisors Fis Warding Woodbury Tohnston Griffin Lake Greater Town Association

Iowa Senators Cummins Kenyon Under Fire In Joint Resolution

Iowa legislators criticized the armed neutrality stance of United States Senators Cummins and Kenyon. A Rayburn resolution condemns their actions and asserts Iowa’s majority support for presidential power in wartime, while some officials defend the senators. The measure proceeds. debate centers on minority rule versus majority will, with officials split on immediate judgment.

Des Moines March House Rayburn Int Poweshiek United States Cummins and Kenyon Towa Moore Iowa Congress Wilson Arney Marshall County Charleva Cummins Senate Uasty Wenigbaum Scott County Cumming Facta Milton J. Pitt House of Representatives Pitt Mac J. Randall Linn County Rayburn Albert B. Cummins William Kenyon Jmva Williams United States Senate William General Assembly Town United States of America Tewa

Daughter Bombards Father With Ancient Eggs

Des Moines report alleges Elizabeth 4 assaulted her father W Kitman 55 of Sioux Mapids, wielding eggs inside the stock powder company building. Police say the girl, who fainted, fled and was aided by bystanders as Kitman and his wife face separate maintenance issues.

Des Moines Elizabeth W. Kitman Standard Stock Powder Company Stock Powder Company Kidman Lha

Committee Favors 150000 Fund for Orthopedic Work

The Iowa City state university hospital project gains support as the House appropriation committee, voting 31 to 6, reports out a bill for 150000 to expand care for disabled and crippled children. Advocates highlight remarkable orthopedic cures and ongoing Perkins law treatment reaching 800 children. Administrators Wormley and Klinker backed the measure in committee.

Mlaines House Roberts One State University Iowa City Seat State Univer Wormley Klinker

Blase Blasts River Ice To Protect Dam

The Electric Light and Power Company blasts ice 33 inches thick in the Shell Rock River above the dam to prevent damage as the river ice moves downstream. The river ice is unusually thick this year and the work aims to avert flooding or structural harm.

Telegraph-Herald stock goes to Joseph C Quigley

The will of Patrick J. Quigley publisher of the Telegraph-Herald was filed for probate. The personal property and the main stock went to his son Joseph C. Quigley of Dubuque. A block of 200 shares went to F W Woodward business manager, who becomes executor without bond. Trustees for several hundred dollars bequests are named for Quigley household servants. No change in management or policy expected.

Dubuque, Ta Patrick J. Quigley Telegraph-Herald Joseph C F. W. Woodward Quigley Woodward

Gale claims prominent Iowa lawyer dies in Muscatine fall injuries

Muscatine Iowa March 7 after injuries from a fall two weeks earlier Henry Kayne a leading Iowa attorney died yesterday He was among the pioneer lawyers in the state Iowa farmer commits suicide Charles Sommers a well known farmer aged 0 at Iowa City March 7 lethal act follows illness Desperation noted by relatives

Muscatine Henry Kayne Iowa Hea Iowa City Charles Sommers

Labor Leaders Run For Offices In Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge Indiana March 7 Fort Dodge will hold two elections Monday the city primary and the school election Mayor John Ford and Councilmen C St Smith and J W Collins seek a fourth term. J Busby leads the Labor ticket which includes W C Kehns president of the Trades and Labor assembly and J W Collins for councilmen.

Fort Dodge John ¥. Ford C. St. Smith W. Collins J. Busby W. C. Kehns Trades and Labor Assembly

Citizens' ticket heads Fort Dodge council race

M White leads the Citizens' ticket with A H Northrup and J B Kilers as councilmanic candidates. Fort Dodge operates under the commission form of government. Team lost, driver saved. Dubuque, Ja March 7. While returning from the Wisconsin side of

M. White Citizens A. H. Northrup J. B. Kilers Fort Dodge Dubuque, Ja Wisconsin

Wagon Team of Beutin Co. Drowns in Mississippi River

A Frank Beutin company wagon load of willows sank in the Mississippi River after breaching a shallow ice sheet. The team and wagon disappeared in 12 feet of swift water while the teamster escaped by leaping from the wagon as the horses broke through.

Mississippi River Frank Beutin Company

Man Dies After Firestart Accident Near Cottage

March 7 report from Mississippi Dubuque states Oscar Howell, 56, a fisherman from Dubuque, was badly burned yesterday while attempting to start a fire with his wife in a cottage kitchen stove. He died from the injuries.

Bura Mississippi Dubuque Oscar Howell

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