Clarke Rejects Quarantine Bill In Iowa Veto Deemed Broad Cut
Des Moines May 17 Gov Clarke vetoed the Hilsinger quarantine regulation bill amid quarrels over livestock disease control. The measure would curb quarantines to a three mile radius with possible two mile extension, sabotaging interstate and federal cooperation. Clarke argued the law would force federal quarantine of larger areas, harming the livestock industry.
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Thirty-sixth General Assembly
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Hilsinger
Secretary of State
Fatalities From Lightning in Iowa
Webster City May 17 Alfred Grohense a farm hand on Henry Ahine's farm near Woodstock was struck by lightning while dragging a four horse implement and instantly killed His right shoulder and breast were burned Two horses also died A neighbor witnessed the scene and the fire was extinguished Grohense left a son about 11 who had recently been brought to America from Europe for schooling Also notes another lightning incident Fort Dodge involving William Cabail a 30 year old farmer missing as frightened horses dragged a corn planter.
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Alfred Thomas Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Neighbors reported Cahail’s death by lightning in a field. Alfred Thomas was found guilty of second degree murder by a jury after three hours deliberation. He previously faced first degree murder and is awaiting sentencing by Judge Dudley as he remains in the penitentiary.
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Des Moines
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James Ashley
Grimes
DeGraff
Supreme Court
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Boone Bank Erects New Eight Story Fireproof Building
May 17 report states the First National Bank of Boone awarded a $100,000 contract to Evans Construction Company of Mexico, Missouri for an eight story, fireproof bank building on the former bank site. Construction starts next week with bank room completion by November 15 and full completion by December 16.
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Injured Miner Dies at Mercy Hospital After Roof Collapse
Fort Dodge May 17 August Cadmaster 24 died at 11 Saturday morning at Mercy hospital from injuries received Friday when the roof of the tunnel at the U S Gypsum mine collapsed. A slab of gypsum caused the accident.
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Mercy Hospital
U. S
Tragic workplace injuries and smoky mishaps reported
A Hungarian cadmaster at a Fort Dodge mill fell and suffered dislocations and severe internal injuries after a two ton weight collapsed on him. A brakeman at Gawrile barely escaped worse burns when a lantern ignited an unlabelled tank. In Des Moines, health officials report February deaths dominated by tuberculosis, pneumonia, heart disease, and cancer, with several railroad accident deaths and many elderly fatalities.
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Falls High Wins State Debate Championship in Iowa City
May 17 report from Iowa City: Falls High School debate team captured the state title in the Iowa High School Debate League. Members Allan Nichola Cecil Huss and Harold Wright represented the school, under editor Ira A. Nichols. The team faced the literacy test topic on migration and won the championship.
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A. Wright
Secir
Joval Eum Won In Kix Contests At Iowa City
The Jeng came prises forty eight Meh webouls of the state.
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Two Accidents In Roadway At Ackley
Ackley May 1 Two accidents occurred on Main Street near a bridge. Itrnold Victor sixyearold son of Nan Victor was run over by a large white automobile and left after the incident. the driver identity unknown. Rob Viarda’s car turned turtle. Hermann Neuberger and siblings escaped unharmed with Viarda injured but not severely.
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Hermann Neuberger
von Siigellag
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Gresham News Notes and Local Moves
Gresham May 15 planting corn is the order of the day. Mrs George Mether recovering from severe burns caused by water boiling over. John Albright of Dunkerton brings home his son Glenn who had stayed with Fred Albright the past week. Win Mother went to Waterloo on business Thursday.
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George Mether
John Albright
Dunkerton
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Fred Albright
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Waterloo
Silver Coins of 1916 to Be of New Design
New Orleans May 17 A new design for the Silver Coins of 1916 was announced by Robert Wickliffe Woolley director of the unit during his first inspection visit to the local treasury assay office. Designers in the Philadelphia mint have been instructed to propose changes to the secretary of the treasury in accordance with the law requiring a design change every twenty five years.
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New Orleans
Robert Wickliffe Woolley
United States Treasury
Philadelphia
Secretary of the Treasury
Keep the Children Bright and Happy
An advice piece promoting Gr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for children. It warns that digestive issues cause fussiness and suggests using the syrup, praised for no opiates and gentle action. Free trial bottles offered by Dr. W. B. Caldwell in Monticello, Iowa.
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W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
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