Iowa debates rail appraisal funds and suffrage path
Des Moines reports the senate committee of appropriations considering a $40,000 allocation to appraise Iowa railroads value, with governor and attorney general guidance, plus ongoing debate on a $500,000 war fund and the push for a seven to eight judge expansion of the Iowa Supreme Court. Suffrage gains momentum as the House passes the woman’s amendment by a wide margin, heading to the next assembly for a second reading. Adjournment plans and capitol extension tax moves fill the session timeline as workmen’s compensation gains ground.
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Des Moines
Guy Harding
Senate Committee of Appropriations
Iowa
House Appropriations Committee
Attorney General's Office
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Commerce Counsel
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
House Committee
Foskett
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
State Board of Control
Iowa Supreme Court
Frailey
Lee County
Chase
Hamilton County
Supreme Court
Theophilus
Davenport
Stevens
Hamburg
Deemer
Ihis Nan
Spencer Farmer Slain by Moblian? Walker Wattre Murder
Spencer farmer Harry Peterson 20 living near Doyral was murdered by Craig Watan, who also wounded Mrs. Peterson and robbed the house. After two hours of pursuit by posses, he was captured near Cornell and brought to Spencer. authorities consider him insane and may order an insanity exam.
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Cheade
Urals
Alhas
Goodwit
Harry Peterson
Doyal
Here
Mrs. Peterson
Peterson
Cornell
Bherit Lidingt
Wepaty
Frank Shirh
Drake
Toulon
Craig Ehat
Craig
eMents
Illinois Central to face two damage suits in county court
The Illinois Central railroad will be a defendant in two damage cases in the county district court next week. Plaintiffs A. H. Adams and his son Wilel Adams allege injuries from an accident at the Tacksylvania avenue crossing last November when a train backed onto the crossing without proper signals. The father seeks 2,015 dollars and the son 3,500 dollars.
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Iowa Walls
Illinois Central Railroad
A. H. Adams
Wile EL. Adams
Adams
Tacksylvania Avenuue
Parade in Cedar Rapids draws 3000 in preparedness march
More than 3,000 soldiers, school children, Boy Scouts, and women and business groups marched through Cedar Rapids yesterday. The event began at 10 30 in the morning and extended through downtown, drawing cheers from flag waving onlookers. A half holiday was declared for students and many businesses granted time off to participate. The parade ended on the west side.
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Cedar Rapids
Dr J A Pinkerton Office Burglarized For Morphine and Cocaine
A thief using a skeleton key broke into Dr J A Pinkerton’s office and stole morphine cocaine a nurse Miss Jones’s fountain pen and watch a cash drawer contents were untouched but drugs were taken This is the second break in recent months and the doctor plans Yale locks on all office entries. Tramps invade Traer seeking work and beggars are redirected to city headquarters for street labor or removal.
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Merch
J. A. Pinkerton
Foundain
Miss Jones
Thague Trae
Ivain
Traer
Cure a Cold in One Way Ad Inane Garbled Claim
An advertisement touts a remedy promising to cure a cold with LAXATIVE AROMO Sera Ne tablets. It urges refunds if it fails and notes a signature on each box. The text is garbled and unclear about active ingredients or claims.
WEDDING FEATURING IO WA FALLS COUPLES MARCH
Notable couples from Iowa Falls wed in March with ceremonies at local homes. John Vailey and Mrs A Pei were married at W Canham’s home by Rev. PL OG Wittigman and will reside in Bailey residence. William T Maydeck and Jennie Hansen from Clarion plan to farm north of town. Edwin R Montgomery and Rose E Miller wed at Gen Schultz home in Hubbard area.
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Weddin
Town Falls
John Vailey
Sie A “Pei
W. Canham
PL OG. Wittigman
Bailey
Clarion
Williama T. Maydeck
Jennie Hansen
Uubbard
Edwin R. Montgomery
Rose FE. Miller
Gen Schultz
Supervisors May Still Issue Road and Bridge Bonds
In Hex, Maines March 230, the House rejected the Wood-Mackie local option bond bill by 47 to 57, likely ending wider consideration of Section 402 bonds. Elwood and Pitt Johnston factions clash over the vote, which preserves current county power to issue road and bridge bonds without direct voter approval.
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Maines
Wood
Pitt-Johnston
Johnston
Wiwood-Mackie Lin
Elwood
Traer Names Most Popular Head in Years
A recent year at an increase of salary and has accepted his appointment. He is probably the most popular head with all classes that Traer has had in many years.
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Traer
Special Session Looms If War Enters Europe
Des Moines reports Gov. Harding said a wartime need for swift action could trigger a special session of the Iowa legislature. He indicated the regular session may adjourn April 14, with the extra session to pass necessary laws if the United States enters the European conflict. No definite date or topics were set for the extra session.
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Des Moines
Laws
Gay
Harding
United States
Iowa
Germany
Bing
Senate Appropriations Committee
Regular session code revision bill may pass governor approves
The regular session will likely yield a code revision submission bill that both houses push through and the governor is expected to approve, signaling alignment on the policy change.
Schmedika Holmes Libel Suit Begins in Iowa Falls
In Iowa Falls on March 30 the first round of the Schmedika Holmes libel suit will be heard in district court. Judge Wright will hear arguments on the demurrer filed by the defendant’s attorney. The case stems from last fall’s political campaign in which Hon. William Schmedika was defeated for re election by Ira A. Nichols.
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Iowa Falls
Schmedika-Holmes
Wright
William Schmedika
Ira A. Nichols
Insurance agent sues for 20000 damages over affidavit claim
Fayette Holmes, secretary of Farmers Mutual Insurance, issued an affidavit during the campaign that Schmedika says injured his reputation. Schmedika, a well known county insurance agent and stockman farmer, sues for 20000 dollars.
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Fayette Holmes
Farmers Mutual Insurance Company
Schmedika
Traer schools keep W. Bangs as superintendent
Traer Iowa March 0 Superintendent W Bangs was re elected to head the Traer schools for next term. The action keeps Bangs in charge as the district’s leader guiding education and administration.
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Traer, Ja
W. Bangs
Traer
Winer Laid Off Judges Lose Half Salary Increase
Des Moines report notes district judges would not receive the proposed $1,000 salary rise. Representative GC Tr Scott of Appanoose County cites his coal miner district’s layoffs after a son being laid off as example. He attacks the Kimberley bill, saying leaders promise prosperity while workers lose jobs. Scott’s speech draws applause.
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Des Moines
Appanoosa County
GC. Tr. Scott
Appanoose County
Scott
Iowa
Paving Work in Tracer to Resume Monday
Tracer March 30. Paving halted by cold weather will resume Monday. Dearborn Construction of Waterloo holds the main contract. curbing subcontracted to Frank Kabii of Cedar Rapids. City council assigned inspection service to Monarch Laboratory, Des Moines.
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Tracer
Boon 4S
Dearborn Constriction Company
Waterloo
Frank Kabii
Cedar Rapids
Monarch Laboratory Company
Des Moines
Towan Drowned in Stairida at Pass-a-Grille
A tourist Charles Coffman from South English Iowa drowned while bathing at Pass-a-Grille Fla March 30. His companion Miss Freda Cobb of Car wel HL was rescued with difficulty by Mordicai Brown a negro lifeboath The bathers could not swim and others failed to reach them Brown heard screams and saved Miss Cobb then retrieved Coffman whose body was shipped home for burial.
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Stairida
St. Velersburo
Fla
Charles Coffman
South English
Pass-a-Grille
Miss Freda Cobb
Carwel
Mordicai Brown
Brown
Miss Unhb
Coffman
Miss Cobb
Hair Loss Cure Ad Promises Quick Dandruff Relief
An old advertisement claims dandruff causes feverish scalp irritation and hair loss. It touts a 25 cent bottle of Danderine to rub into the scalp, asserting dandruff will disappear after a few applications and hair loss will stop.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Gentle Laxative Use
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless fruit laxative for babies children and adults. It claims it cleanses the stomach liver and bowels without straining and helps with fever irritability sore throats and indigestion by removing foul matter within hours. It warns against counterfeits and urges buying the genuine product.
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California Fig Syrup Company
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