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Distinction of railroad property tax debated in Iowa House
Lawmakers clash over taxing railroad property like individuals. Speakers argue Des Moines Valley traffic fosters state competition and prevents high rates, while opponents warn uniform tax could burden farmers and localities. They cite constitutional requirements and Illinois precedents, urging fair, uniform treatment to support future railroad building.
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Des Moines Valley Railroad
Burlington & Missouri River
Burlington & Missouri Railroad
Rock Island
North Western
Cedar Falls
Irish
Rowell
Johnson County
L Owly
Illinois
Keables
Floyd
Harper
Des Moines
Iowa
Lask
Burlington
Marion County
Lee County
Lee
Marion
Chicago
Indiana
Committee On State Penitentiaries
Mahaska County
Pella
Marion Co
Muscatine
Council Bluffs
New York City
Stanchfield
Mr. Mahin
Mr. Ball
Speaker
Andi
Daniel Webster
Louisiana
Ball
Lucas
Stutsman
Union
Mr. Rowell
Mr. Murdock
Mr. Allen
Railroads
Hunter
Mahin
Marengo
General Assembly
Mahaska
Lacy
Johnson
Adj
Keokuk
Maseks
Lacey
Mabaska County
Scott
Mr. Applegate
Scott County
Mississippi River
Cxt
St. Louis
Rock Island County
Rockford & St. Louis R. R