Oleo Tax Debate Trails to Supreme Court Possibility
Clarence Knight of the National Dairy Union testified before the Internal Revenue commissioner on enforcing the 10 cent a pound oleo tax when palm oil colors oleo to resemble butter. Dairymen argue palm oil colors only with impurity, urging tax apply to oleo containing palm oil as an ingredient. The commissioner will study the issue for several days, aware it may reach the courts and the Supreme Court.
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Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Clarence ¥. Knight
Chicago
National Dairy Union
Knight
United States Supreme Court
Fort Dodge Stalwart Duncombe Tales of Loyalty and Law
Hon Charles Aldrich recalls Mr Duncombe in Iowa history with humor and praise. A coal mine strike featured a lone Swede who defeated all challengers while workers watched. Duncombe rewarded loyalty with a $25 check. Aldrich narrates Duncombe’s youth, marriage to Major Williams' daughter, and reputation as skilled railroad attorney in Iowa.
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Chas. Aldrich
State Historical Department
Duncombe
Fort Dodge
Port Dodge
Duncanthe
Mr. Duncombe
Mr. Aldrich
William Williams
Major Williams
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Hubbert
Danconshe
Chicago
Dunemabe
Local Attorneys Advertise Services Across Bremer, Emmetsburg
Horling and Davidson with E A McRaine and F C Davidson advertise law offices in Bremersburg Emmetsburg Iowa. They promise prompt business handling and special attention to collections and estate settlements. They list services in mining perfecting and quieting land titles. Office over Farmers Savings Bank.
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Horling & Davidson
E.a.mcrraine
F.C. Davidson
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Bremersburg
Emmetsburg Dentist Advertises Services and Roles
Successor to Dr J C Davies offers dental care in Gowans block Emmetsburg Iowa. Office hours at residence two blocks north of Burlington depot and over Breman's Grocery. Resident dentist with twenty years' experience in patriotic omics and crown and bridge work. Also Justice of the Peace real estate loans abstract and insurance. Office in Gowans block Emmetsburg Iowa.
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J. C. Davies
Hasicball Block
P.i
Burlington Depot
Emmetsburyg
Iowa
Gowans’ Block
Emmetsburg
Laws
Breaman's Grocery Store
Chas. McCormick
Hinkley Block
R. B. Kidder
Music Hall
Emmetsbure
Brennick Admits Guilt in Hartfort Assault Case
Bart Brennick confessed to the August assault on Miss Edna Peck, waived the preliminary examination, and was committed for trial. Miss Peck remains seriously ill under medical care. Brennick cites liquor-fueled insanity. lynching sentiment has faded and the law will run its course. county attorney unavailable for Monday.
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New Hartfort
Bart Brennnick
Edna Peck
Attornney
Snd
Smith
Rock Island Railway Plan Seen Likely To Succeed
New York August 7 observers say the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific plan to reorganize its finances will proceed smoothly. Most shareholders have deposited with Central Trust, and while criticism focuses on new preferred stock controls, promoters appear unfazed. Governor Cummins of Iowa plans an inquiry but management welcomes the plan’s execution despite potential litigants.
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New York
Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
Central Trust Company
Cummins
Iowa
Fire Ravages Redmen Hall Area Sparks Widespread Loss
Aug 7 Lucas reports a lightning strike that hit Redmen hall in a frame tow starting a blaze. Despite rain the town lacks a fire department and Chariton firefighters were delayed over an hour. Seven buildings burned including log cabins and Masonic and Pocahontas lodges with combined insured and uninsured losses totaling substantial sums.
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Jom & Danie
Vomeer
J. W. Loach
Gee
William
Redmen's Lodge
Germany to Enforce Meat Inspection Law April 1903
Reports from Ambassador White in Berlin dated July 13 outline that the meat inspection law will fully take effect on April 1, 1903, except the section ending mandatory second inspection. Germany will permit only whole carcass imports. half carcasses must be clearly marked. Prohibited imports include hermetically sealed meats, sausages, horse and other soliped meats, and any meat treated with certain chemicals.
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White
Berlin
Secon
Richard Guenther
Frankfort
Germany
Ex-Mayor Skidmore Survives Suicide Attempt in Boone
Boone Aug. 7 ex mayor Thomas J. Skidmore attempted suicide at his Linn street home firing three shots. One bullet struck but the wound was not serious and he is expected to recover after medical care. Earlier despondent over personal matters he had bought a revolver. Bandit Tracy Reward in Creston case Spokane. Aug. 7 bandit Tracy hunted by a Creston posse engaged in a running battle. he later shot himself and died at daylight as citizens secured the reward.
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Tan. Town
Aus
the Guardian
Richmond
Quebec
Ape Rey
R. Hy. McGuiness
Cupid
Richmond and Melborne
R. H. McGuiness
Town
U. S
Bishop College
Boone
Thomas J. Skidware
Yetation
Northwestern
Linn Street
Skidmore
Bandit Tracy
Spokane
Washington
Creston
Hieler
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Charles F. Aldrich
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Sioux City Bee
W.E. Losey
Thos. O’ Connor
Palo Alto County Bank
Lowa
C. E. Cohnan
Attorney At Law
A. J. Burt
Arther
Geo. B. McCarty
Lowe
H. W. Burnard
JL. van Gorden
Main St
Pulao Alto Tribune
Pearl St
Emmersburg
Towa
Gog. Fitz
OmMfce
Gowan's Building
South Maign School
Y. Emmersburg
J. £. Walker
Nomeopathic
Hesdway
M. E. Church
Dr. Thomas
Dantist
Farmers' Savings Bank
Dr. Paland
Lewis Stuchmer
Justice of the Peace
S. Atkinson
Mayor and Justice of the Peace
Exet
John Bailey
Steam Launtry
Emmetsuans
Beatty
Onivras
J.T Stemete’ Drug Store
T. A. O'Brien
Otic
Tha
Henry Soning
Oftica Bours
Brennick
Democrat
Rock Island
McGinnis
Lucas
Pocahontas Lodge
Misses Johnson
F. A. Graves
Masonic
Storie & Son
Telephone Company
Tossa
Northern Pacific
Pass
St. Paul, Minn
H. 6
Shadbolt
Price
E. S. Ormsby & Company
Over Farmers’ Savings Bank
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South Dakota
Canada
Palo Alto
H. Dimler
Parry
Berrete
WM. Moore
Main Street
T. L
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Zog Broadway
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