Legislative Proceedings in Des Moines Spotlight Ed Board Plans
Des Moines legislative notes report on resistance to reviving the regents plan for three state colleges, a late vote yielding 35 yeas, and splits over Crossley primary bills. The session saw anti Sunday baseball moves fail, and approvals for state hospital funding, saloon restrictions, and the regents appropriations, with bills advancing in both houses.
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Des Moines
Board of Regents
Kendall
Temple
Teeter
Yeas
Bealer
Cheney
Clark
Conn
Crese
Cummings
Darrah
Dashiell
Doran
English
Epperson
Freeman
Head
He Holomheak
Hume
Jones
Sling
Langan
Lawyer
Lundt
McAllister
McCreary
McNie
Maben
Martin
Mattes
Meridiyth
Olson
Powers
Robinson
Sankey
Shafer
Spaulding
Welden
Willson
Speaker
Ways
Pailey
Bisxls
Boland
Calderwoo
Carden
Carstensen
Cassel
Clary
Cobb
Stanbe Stoltenberg
Summers
Teter
van Eaton
Washburn
Whiting
Whitmer
Wise
Wright
Wiland
Buckingham
Chassell
Christenson
Davie
Frodden
Jepson
Teachout
Weeks
Senate
Special Legislative Commission
Ie Frienis
Anes Institution
Stookey
Friends of
Crossler
Bleakley
Courtright
Crawford
Crosaley
Dowell
Dunham
Elerick
Ericson
Gale
Gilliland
Trarper
Hartshar
Masselgrist
Habissom
Jamison
Winne
Molsberry
Kerry
Saunders
Stucksloser
Whipple
Youn
Californin
Bronk Brive
Kekle Garst
Linking
Hughes
Sitamel
Lyons
Snirvo
Smith
Auitehell
Stirron
Tyrer
Wilson
Parello
Young
Lee
Washington
Molaberry
Warren
Hopkins
Wade
State Hospital
Jackson Mall
House
Regents Hill
Amea
Will of Frances McCutcheon Probed in Black Hawk Court
In Black Hawk County district court an probate case reopens the will of Frances McCutcheon Cedar Falls resident who died in 1896 She left most of her estate to religious institutions and charitable groups including the Bible Institute of Chicago and the Methodist Episcopal Hospital of New York Her heirs contest the will alleging she was of unsound mind and under delusions at the time of its making The matter names W C Howell as executor and appoints appraisers to value the estate.
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District Court
Black Hawk County
Frances McGutchecon
Mes
McCutcheon
Cedar Falls
Ler ‘Wwother
Missisidith Mahon
Beobkuk
Ehbareh
New Yoas
Methodist Episcopal Hospital of
McCutehiwon Fund
Bible Institute
W. C. Howell
iKeakukley
Holstein
Towa
W.T. MM. Aitkin
Woo. Nulin
Wilson
Avs
McCutchvon
Mallan & Pickett
Fred CL McCuicheon
Vo Roush
Tate
Lizzie McCutcheon
J. J. McCutcheon
New Taster
Sid OM. McCutcheon
Liizzie
McCutchomn
Governor Cummins Visits Almona and Burt Addresses Crowd
Governor Cummins spent part of March in Almona and Burt touring counties. He arrived early morning from Nevada and met A C Clarke then hosted a reception at Jaggard & Peek and spoke to a sizable audience. Introduced by George J Boyle, he called the current struggle critical and warned on railroad protection.
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Almona
Mareh
Cummins
Wossatt County
Nevada
A. C. Clarke
Jaggard & Peek
Burt
A. D. Clarke
X. Way
George 7. Boyle
Whittemore
Mrs Marierit Pearsana Deal Referenced in Local Press
The Charles City Press reports on a former store porter named Clyde who was appalled by a decision. Judge Clyde, yesterday, appointed to succeed Dr. Sue Hewett on the insane commission, is described as worthy and capable for the post.
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Charles City
Ludge Clyde
EL PL Hummel
Insane Commission
Sue Hewett
Hummel
Longley for Senator in Iowa Race and Local Politics
The Waterloo region contemplates a Senate challenge to Senator Courtright with Alfred Longley and W. E. Hauger named as potential contenders. Strong party activity noted in Black Hawk and surrounding counties as depictions of county delegation dynamics emerge. Other items include a license to wed for John Tantch and Bessie Mote, and news of the Corn Belt Meat Producers’ annual meeting at the Black Hawk National Bank area. Miss Jessie Dorlan leaves for Denver to train in a school nursing program.
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Frane Ryidaw
Callon
Tack Hawk
Ilis
W. E. Hauger
Laws General Assembly
Atr. Hauger
la Verle
Republican Party
John J. Tantch
Bessie Omote
Waterloo
Grundy Center
Fred Hundley
B. Hundley
Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association of
Black Hawk County
Black Hawk National Bank
Hal. J. Hess
WW. D. Strayer
Council views the conditions and dam removal
City officials including Mayor Rector and engineers visited Cedar River Park to inspect Sans Souci islet. They unanimously call for removing the railway dam to allow the water to follow its natural course and prevent further flooding threats to Cedar River park and Westfield. A temporary trestle will be built over the cut-offs until a permanent bridge is completed.
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Wrom
Wilson
John TR. Rector
Cournecilmen French
Hildebrand
Byrnes
Kurth
Cowhciinen-erest Ravholl Switzer
L. & Cass
C. de. Cass
Manger
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Company
Cedar River Pari
Sans Souci
Oily
Bans
Cedar River Park
Weel
Westfield
Cerral River Park
City Considers Cut-off Bridge Plan and Public Welfare
City officials study a proposed joint bridge with the railway to restore water flow in the river, using excavated dirt for approaches. The plan faces legal questions over open waterway rights and public health concerns from stagnant flow and mosquitoes near Sans Souci park. City Engineer to measure water stages with a government gauge on Melan arch bridge.
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Offierra
Aly. Jolpsok
Ctty Council
Cnutotf
Rector
Waterloo
Chantiuqua
Tie
Atv
Sans Souci Park
Will
Wilson
Justice Harlan May Resign Over Church Union Offer
Associate Justice John M. Harlan of the Supreme Court indicates he would resign to lead a church unity effort. The New York Avenue and Assembly Presbyterian churches plan to merge and support a $25,000 building fund from current property proceeds.
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Tlarlan
Washington, D
John MM. Harlan
Supreme Court of the United States
New York Avenue
Assembly Presbyterian Chargeries
Supreme Bench
The
Assembly Beharen
Evangalist Van Marter Granted Divorce in 1882 Marriage
Sioux City reports Rev. Charles M. Van Marter of Marshalltown district Methodist Episcopal Church obtained a divorce from Julia Van Aarter on desertion grounds. Married in 1882 at Flung Michigan, they split after twenty years. wife left in 1908. Van Marter gains custody of five children and continues preaching positions in Aplington and Melbourne while his family remains in Soap, Wandbury County. Other items note Earl T. Regan named patent officer assis t, Vantaseen appointed Guam bookkeeper, Lathrop named Wichita postmaster, and Mrs. Anton Williamson dying after dental procedure in Osage.
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Mallaryshalltown
Times-Republican
Sioux City
Charles M. van Marter
Marshalltown
Methodist
Episcopal Church
Hell At
Hampton
Wilsor
Julia van Aarter
Fling
Mich
Var Murler
le Custady
Mart
Washington, D. C
Earl T. Regan
Des Meinés
Assas Dximier
JR. Vantaseen
Lisbon
Island
Guam
Lathrop
Wichita
Guthrie County
Jalouke
Tragic Deaths Intertwined at Cedar Wille Iowa News
A teen, Mia Carathe Christiansen, died here Wednesday, just hours before her husband was to be laid to rest. The two deaths occurred in Cedar Wille, Iowa, with funeral services scheduled for today for both.
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Cedar Wille
Iowa
Mia
Carathe Christiansen
No U
Christiansen
Tennager
Dannevirk
Crusade at Dyersville Seeks Sunday Saloon Ban
Dyersville Iowa faces a reform movement focused on Sunday saloon closures. Father Warning leads townsfolk against Tony Hesselman for alleged Sunday alcohol sales, with a Dubuque court injunction filed to stop the violations. The drive grew from a prior shift to close stores on Sundays and support for Sabbath observance across the community.
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Dyersville
Towa
Tony Hesselman Froo
Ingar
Father Warning
Nere
Tony Hesselman
Sala
Dubuque
Odaclge
Damages Sought Over Legett Libel Case In Iowa
Keokuk March 30 a schoolteacher Miss Martha Richardson seeks ten thousand dollars in a libel and slander suit against W L Hinkle a wealthy southeastern Iowa farmer. The case centers on four prize pictures valued at four cents and a search warrant later deemed unnecessary. Separate actions involve Jacob G Streichbiel suing Hinkle for six thousand dollars for unlawful search and trespass. Other notices include civil service exams in Ty pus and postmaster changes, illegal voting arrests in Fort Dodge, a missing merchant found in Borechinat, and a Davenport boy killed by a Rock Island train.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Legett
Martha Richardson
Jrott Madison
W. L. Hinkle
Iowan
Richardson
Hinkle
Miss Richardson
Jacob G. Krehbeit
Robert Anthony
Fort Dodge
Wilbur Spooner
Tohn F. Spooner
James Leary
Clare
Immortal J.N. Confined After Insanity Verdict
March 20 report from Sandusky states the man known as Immortal J.N. has been judged insane and sent to the state hospital in Toledo after years of attempts to lift the vet and apply pressure.
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Sandusky
Free Hag
Ada
Toledo
Free
Lft
Immortal T. N. and the traveling recluse on railroads
A peculiar pair of figures, known as the Immortal T. N. and J., wander the United States with no railroad fare paid. T. N., aged 78 and frail, believes himself immortal and inspires a warning to end prejudice for a million years. He rides passes on every line, while J. appears as a six foot, barrel‑shaped man in a straw hat, linen coat, and a giant cotton umbrella, a familiar figure to those who knew him.
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United States
T. N
Memphis
J. N
Desert Peninsula of Baja California Described in 1895 Survey
The 1895 population of the peninsula reached about 42 245 with a large Native and Mexican mix. Rainfall ranges 10 to 125 inches, summers bring most showers. Santa Catalina peaks exceed 10 000 feet while eastern ranges crest over 6 100 feet. The southern tower lands offer irrigation potential with maize manioc wheat grapes and citrus crops. La Paz is the capital and Ensenada the northern port.
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Santa Catalina
Gulf of California
Coast
Tower California
San Lazara
la Paz
Ensenada
Colombia Talks With Washington Move Signals New Negotiations
Washington March 30 Diplomatic circles see the Colombian minister Mendoza returning from New York as a sign he plans further talks with the United States over strained relations. Rumors say the move may attempt to avert severing ties and work toward resolving Panama responsibility and water rights with Venezuela. Protocols have been signed and envoys named to advance a treaty and restore normal relations.
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Washington
Atsepa
Colombia
Mr. Mendoza
Minnen
New York
United States
State Department
Panama
Mendoza
Root
Legation
Republic
Reyes
Venezuela
Benjamin Herrera
Garacas
Castro
Lopez Baraltaa
Bogota
Territory in Prospect Open to United States Purchase
The Mexican government reportedly contemplates selling Lower California to the United States. Ample American mining firms and landholders in the peninsula seek a flag over the territory, while British interests own pearl fisheries along the eastern coast. Congressional funds would be needed after a treaty, but immediate approval is uncertain amid long-standing territorial questions.
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City of
Mexico
Lower California
United States
Concarne
la Pay
Stars and Stripes
Boston Corporation
Congress
Guadalupe Hidalgo
Peninsula of
California
Mexicco
Ximanes
Cortez
Drake
Uepenlyavlea
Perkins Case in Habeas Corpus Proceedings
Arguments in the habeas corpus hearings for George W. Perkins former vice president of New York Life Insurance charged with larceny of 48702 belonging to policy holders were heard before Justice Greenbaum. District Attorney Jerome argued for the prosecution while former Judge Cohen and J. Las Held appeared for Perkins. Justice Greenbaum will decide on the legal sufficiency of the front and adjourned until Monday.
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New York
N. Y
George W. Perkins
New York Life Insurance Company
Moss
New York Life
Comnelius No Bliss
Republican National Committee
Greenbaum
State’ Supreme Court
Greenbiun
Terkins
Friont
Jerome
William N. Cohen
Owe JD
Las Held
Aula
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Fied
Kirkwood
State Board of Health Laboratory
Jawa City
General Byers
Marierit Pearsana Deal
Ry Associated Press
Mhicaga
Marie Chapin Péarsons
D. Pearsons
Asperkcin
Inlay
A. Longley
Senator
Jessie Dorlan
Denver
Colo
Miss Dorlan
Presbyterian Hospital
Beaver Hospital
Council
Evangelist
Osage
Anton Williamson
Lawre
Tracher
Typus
Austinville
Buller County
wNellie Austin
A. E. Austin
Roland
Siery
Osmund
Slate
WH. L. Lyran
J. T. Roeland
Elden
Cornelius van Sant
Wilton Junction
Alegat Folers
Borechinat
Emerson
Omaha
New Hampton
Rey
Divenport
Henry Vieihs
Davenport
Rock Taland
Kant
S.S.S
S/S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Wingchester Repeating Arms CO
New Haven
Winchester
Tlound
Tun Perkins
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