Tax Ferret Law In Iowa Probed In Polk County Case
The Polk County case tests the 13 known tax ferret law allowing counties to contract to uncover concealed property for back taxes over five years. Worthington & Boynton claim $54,600 in Day estate property was concealed. defenses challenge retroactive assessments, proper notice, and authority of probate courts. The dispute questions validity and reach of the tax ferret practice and associated procedures.
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Hardin County
Polk County
Pole County
Worthington & Boynton
Jatin M. Day
St. John & Stevenson
Tno
Des Moines
Court of Probate
Cnll
Bailey, Ballreich & Preston
Worthington & Boyton
Gift to Fort Dodge Hospital Donation of 3500000 Read
A donation from Woapital A Slimmer of Waverly to Fort Dodge offers 3.5 million for a city hospital. The gift requires the city to contribute 30000 for a permanent endowment and guarantees the hospital services free to all residents.
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Woapital
A. Slimmer
Waverly
City of
Fort Dodge
Germania loses readers as Independence claim fails
A Milwaukee German newspaper Der Germania, labeled as a McKinley aligned organ, is losing subscribers in a Milwaukee area where readers perceive its political stance as partisan. The piece notes dwindling patronage since the campaign began and cites Lincoln to underline skepticism about independent rhetoric.
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Germania
der Germania
Milwauwee
Ib Wits
Lincoln
McKinley
Ackley considers German newspaper venture and library event
A local discussion notes possible German newspaper publication in Ackley amid rising radical sentiment. Library Benet hosts a meeting to plan a Tuesday election day entertainment to raise funds for the library, inviting all readers to attend and contribute refreshments.
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Library Benet
Brother shoots brother as infant dies in feud
A farm near Linn Grove, Iowa, became the scene of a fatal family feud when Charley Weik shot and wounded his brother Frank and fatally wounded a baby girl held by their father Edwin Wet. The incident occurred Friday afternoon October 12, as renewed tensions between the Weik family escalated amid bitter quarrels stemming from earlier disputes. Sources say the tragedy follows long-standing claims and a disputed inheritance, with the Weik family recently moved to Buena Vista county.
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Captain Weik
Buena Vista County
Iowa
Charney Weik
Sioux Rapids
Chas Welk
Prink
Ter
Edwin Wet
Linn Grove
Nivine
Twenty Years of Presidential Elections Record
Fragmented text lists electoral votes by state across years, noting where states had votes or none, including California 1880 1892 results, Idaho 1893, Michigan 1892, Ohio 1892, Oregon 1892, South Dakota 1892, Utah 1896, Washington 1892, Wyoming 1892, and various party splits.
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McKinley
Bryan
California
Idaho
Kentna Key
Michigan
Montana
Nort Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Peth
Lou Elet
Garfield Cleveland
Cleveland
Mes Mckinley
Alabama
Bayee
Arkinsa
Colorado
Hae
Delaware
Democra
Florida
Georgia
Democrat Apulist
Indiana
Tiemoorit
Kentucky
Aeape
Louisiana
UBL
Malne
Maryland
Massachuni
Ste
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Rhode Island
Carollo
Seerden
Tennessee
Dem
Texas
Onn
Anes
Renee Serene Dem
UBS Vermo
Weed
Wash
Virgi
Dery Odd
Tate
Ballot Instructions and Tramp Encounter Reported
A voter warning outlines ballot marking rules and penalties for multiple marks. A late train passenger in Somerset recounts fending off a group of tramps near the depot after waking at a water tank and walking back to the station, aided by bluff.
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Tly
Sampton
Globe
Ond Yaiuse
Bluff
Amana Safety German Dill Pickles at Orry Grocery
Debtor notice for Becker & Forkers warns all persons owing money to the firm to call and settle. The item references Amana safety and German dill pickles at Orry Grocery, indicating a local trade notice with unsettled accounts.
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Amana Soutety
Orry Grocery
Becker & Folkers
Settle
Beoxsen & Forkers
Family feud erupts as gunfire wounds two in Ackley
A violent domestic dispute ends with Chas firing at his brother across the road. The brother is wounded in the leg and his six year old daughter is hit in the body. Chas fled. a warrant was issued Saturday but arrest had not occurred by writing time. The little girl’s wife reportedly despaired. Local residents describe a troubled family long known in the area.
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Chas
Wrank
Taku
Capt
Popular address draws Cedar Rapids crowd at city hall
A large audience attended W. J. Groenwald’s Tuesday evening speech at Cedar Rapids City Hall. The event featured a bilingual lecture in English and German outlining party practices, with the speaker praised for a conservative, weighty address meant to influence voters before election day. The crowd’s enthusiasm surpassed expectations.
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W. J. Groenwald
Cedar Rapids
City Hall
Will Tager
Greenwald
Death From Blood Poisoning Feared For 15 Year Old Elias Uhlenhoft
Elias Uhlenhoft, 15, living nine miles south, died after a hay fork wound became septic. He had been recovering in Liloisele play with friends when renewed foot pain led to hospital care. blood poisoning progressed despite treatment and he passed away Thursday. Funeral services were held Saturday by Rev. Schaffer of the German Presbyterian church.
Attempted Burglary at Local Business Averts Theft
About 11:80 p m Sunday night burglars gained entry to a local business by breaking rear glass and cutting a four square inch hole in an inside door. They opened a rear door for a quick exit but fled before completing the crime. Owner G Carrey discovered the attempted burglary after returning to his shop around 6 39 p m and notifying authorities. No valuables were taken and no patrons harmed.
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Hi. G. Carrey
Qarrey
Local Knights Warn of Reserve Fund and Masonic News
Wunrl men consider a reserve fund though defeat or experience argues both sides. Aldebaran Temple members report Royal Beast is hungry and the Vizier decrees a feast on the 23rd of November, 1900. James McGrail, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen McGraiI, wed in Omaha yesterday and then visited here with his bride.
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Wunrlmen
Dramatic Order
Kieressan
Aldebaran Temple
Mason City
Oma
James McGrail
Stephen McGrail
Omaha
Mis Pire
Ki Returns Home in Joyful Reunion After Ten Years
The article notes Ki's ten year absence ending with a joyful homecoming for his parents and friends, who will host him for about a week. The Worth family extends congratulations and mentions a community supper planned by the Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church to benefit those in need, inviting the public to attend.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
Local notices and village movements across the region
The report records social visits and travel among residents Giolne Sit Tile Abbens and John Linthierg with nearby friends. Jollo Lamburg planned overland travel to Pritts, Abbens awaiting duties, and couples sharing time. A postal update notes route changes pending, while local harvest news cites George Stilsut reaping 210 bushels of corn from 0.5 acres.
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Giolne Sit
Tile Abbens
John Linthierg
Jollo Lamburg
Abbens
Pritts
Joho
Thiefring
Bila
Che
Alan Bers
Odd Wellons orphan home aids Mason City near neighbors
Fragmented rural notices reveal Odd Wellons orphan home in Mason City. Rural delivery begins November 1 at Conrad with Cedar Valley medical and IWA conventions planned, plus county court actions on wards. Numerous misread items mention railway strike talk, arson verdicts, and fashion listings amid a patchwork local page.
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Mason City
Blackhawk
Conrad
Grondy County
Cedar Valley Medical Association
Cedar Walls
Iuwa
W. GC. A
Marshall County
Cedar Rapids
New Northwestern
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Murdock
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Tool
Jameson
Lem
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Michael Anelo
Art Club
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Raphael
Ouidar
Sam Reinhart
W. ST. Geimer
Abbott
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Ackley
John McManis
Breniman
Francis Nuilding
W. Ef. Goettel
Groenwald
Ed Carrey
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Dutaitely
Gremlog
Vondilla
N.Y
George Stilsut
Joseph O'Milley
Korb Hodge and
Wis Rinayer
Wank B. Carimudy
Inidora
Hhuuuo
Mexica City
Harper Et Clarion
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Whittaker
Pena
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