Tax case may cost Chicago millionaires millions
Illinois supreme court orders a full hearing on the charges by Frank W. Jones of the Tax Reform association alleging that Chicago millionaires evade personal property tax. The Times estimates up to 200 million dollars may be involved and a tax of about 15 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois Supreme Court
Board of Tax Mview
Ww. Jones
Jones
Ilois Tax Reform Association
Notable Names Among the Millionaires List
The list includes J. Ogden Armour Arthur Meeker Edward Morris and John J Mitch ell among its millionaires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ogden Armour
Arthur Meeker
Edward Morris
John J. Mitchell
Runge Defends Self in Milwaukee Fire-Murder Case
Wenzel Runge testified via interpreter in Milwaukee before Judge Backus the night of the deadly home blaze. The defense says Mrs Runge died in the fire while ill, while the state contends Runge killed her and set the blaze to conceal the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Wenzel Runge
Farmer Fred Meyer vanishes in Pleasant Mound township
Fred Meyer a farmer from Pleasant Mound township in Mankato Minnesota disappeared late Saturday night. Neighbors searched all day Sunday and Monday but found no trace of him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankato, Minn
Fred Meyer
Pleasant Mound Township
Personal notices and business trips fill La Crosse day
Local residents and visitors variable in town for meetings, visits, and travel. C F Brown, ex-president of La Crosse’s common council, tours Vernon county farms. J W Ferris, E F U, and E J Ross head to Chicago and Milwaukee on business. DA James Thompson and Frank Winter argue a case before the state supreme court. Elsie Parmenter and Archie Meinzer obtain a marriage license. Rebekah card party set for Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker-Hirt Machine Co
C. F. Brown
Common Council of
la Crosse
Vernon County
Langdon
Jay
W. J. Ferris
Chicago
James Thompson
Frank Winter
Madison
State Supreme Court
Art Leathers
Langdon’s
la Crosse Adt Club
Longfellow School
E. J. Ross
Milwaukee
James Peterson
E. M. Wing
J. J. Jones
Joseph Harris
Minneapolis
Gateway City
J. F. Beedle
Ethel Hanson
Austin
Minn
Rebekah
Elsie Parmenter
Archie Meinzer
Hokah
Charles Rawlinson
M. M. Bussen
Society Luncheon and Bridge Honoring Argyle Scott
Mrs. Jessie M. Holway hosted a Christmas luncheon and bridge gathering in Billings Montana in honor of her daughter Mrs Argyle Scott and Mrs C H Sherman. Six tables played with Mrs Van Steenwyk winning first and Mrs Clarke consolation. Guests included Mrs Elsie Gile Scott Mrs Elizabeth Holmes and many others.
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Argyle Scott
Billings
Mont
C. H. Sherman
Jessie M. Holway
Sherman
Harry Holway
van Steenwyk
Clarke
C. W. Levis
C. S. van Auken
W. R. Montague
E. O. Edwards
Joseph Clarke
George Gordon
R. C. Whelpley
Will Whyte
Milwaukee
Miss Jefferson
Miss Wheeler
Decorated glass displays and social rounds at local homes
Mrs E G McDonald hosted a display of decorated glass at 226 West Avenue North while Miss Katherine MacDonald showcased fine glassware and china this afternoon at her West Avenue North residence. Mrs James Hogan Jr hosted a luncheon today and D Cunningham and relatives returned from a lengthy eastern trip. Argyle Scott from Billings arrived to spend Christmas with Mrs Jessie Holway. Charles Marston visits his mother Mrs E E Marston.
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E. G. McDonald
West Avenue North
James Hogan, Jr
D. Cunningham
Keen
Cunningham
Helen Keen
New York
Katherine MacDonald
Charles Marston
E. E. Marston
Argyle Scott
Billings, Mont
Jessie Holway
Laxative Bromo Quinine Advertisement Note
Ad fragment describes Laxative Bromo Quinine with a single term BROMO QUININE and a signature by E. W. GROVE, offered at 25 cents. The readable text presents a small classified style ad snippet from an old newspaper page.
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E. W. Grove
Standard Oil Letters Revealed In Hearst Documents
Washington dispatch details letters submitted to the Clapp committee including loans and Certificates of Deposit involving John D. Archbold and others. The letters reference loans of 50000 and deposits of 5000 and discuss subsidies and business transactions with senators and officials in 1901 and 1992.
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Standard Oil
Washington
Clapp Committee
W. R. Hearst
John D. Archbold
J. B. Foraker
Washington, D.C
Sibley
J. C. Sibley
Five Suffragettes Remain in Tarrytown March
In Tarrytown New York on December 18 only five of the original 27 suffragists remain as three more drop out before the march toward Albany. Rosalie Jones vows to reach the executive mansion even if she must go alone while the group endures cold roads worn feet and cosmetic sacrifices to press their vote quest. They hope to reach Ossining that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrytown
N. Y
New York City
State Capitol
Albany
Executive Mansion
Rosalie Jones
Ossining
Foraker Letters Discuss Objectionable Ohio Bill
The March 5 1900 and March 9 1900 letters from J B Foraker to a senator discuss opposition in the oil sector to a new Columbus bill. They mention counsel Mr Elliott and suggest striking the ninth clause and H R 500 amid demonstration plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
Elliott
Columbus
John D. Archbold
J. B. Foraker
Senate Chamber
Washington, D. C
Price
Detroit Pitcher Jean Dubuc Defies Tigers Holdout
Jean Dubuc, Detroit’s classy French-Canadian pitcher, joins the hold-out squad and warns he will not return next year without better inducements. Manager Jennings cannot easily tolerate losing Dubuc as Detroit remains weak in pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Dubuc
Detroit
Tigers
Jennings
Dubuc
Marriages Illegal in Illinois Shortens Widow Estates
Illinois Supreme Court ruled that a divorced person who remarries within one year of a divorce is not legally married, affecting recognition of unions and children's legal standing. Robert J. Cook had remarried within three months and later sought a share of his late wife’s estate, which was denied.
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Chicago
Illinois
Illinois Supreme Court
Ilinois
Robert J. Cook
Red Cross Seals Appeal for Christmas Cheer
A Christmas message urges buying Red Cross Seals with a dollar aiding tuberculosis cure efforts. The appeal frames the seals as a direct means to fund medical relief and support for consumptive patients.
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Red Cross
Application for La Crosse liquor license 1912
William G. Dickson applies to the La Crosse Common Council for a license to sell strong intoxicating liquors for on premise consumption at 210 South Third Street in block 21 lot 9 original plat La Crosse. Bondsman Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland. Dated December 16, 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
la Crosse
United States
William G. Dickson
Town of la Crosse
South Third Street
Fidelity and Deposit Company, of
Maryland
Red Cross Christmas Seal Promote Small Gifts
A concise call promotes buying Red Cross Christmas Seals in generous and small quantities, noting no package is too large to carry the seal and none too small to lack one.
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Red Cross
Delays Hit Capitol Bubbler Drinking Fountains
Madison officials explain delays in installing bubbler style drinking fountains in the Wisconsin state capitol due to the need to import new marble and related costs. They cite the the last legislature’s law requiring tearing out old marble fountains and replacing them with a different marble design at an expense of about $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Snow Covers Dakota as Farmers Welcome Fresh Plow Benefit
Snow fell one to three inches across North Dakota in the last fifteen hours. Farmers welcome the moisture for late plowed fields and road improvement aiding grain hauling to market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Chicagoan Finds Cure for Cancer
Dr. Joseph De Stefano, working near Hull House in Chicago, claims a cure for malignant cancer. Dr. A. A. Whamond of Robert Burns hospital confirms fifteen previously incurable cases improved, with the treatment designed to be affordable for all, especially the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hull House
Joseph de Stefano
A. A. Whamond
Robert Burns Hospital
Whamond
Dr. de Stefano
Rush Medical College
Native Naples Scholar Returns Home for Financial Straits
He studied in Naples, his native city, but lacking funds returned here. His cure is taken internally as a liquid and also injected, described as a medical compound.
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Naples
Red Cross Christmas Seals Run for Tuberculosis Fight
Urges buyers to purchase Red Cross Christmas Seals as a health grant, with proceeds aiding tuberculosis protection and public health programs.
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John C. Burns
Me Fashion Shop
F. A. Reiman
Gorver
J. Jensen
South Third St
Pearl
Home Capital
Shield Call Contract
Dept. Telephone No
Morris & Hartwell Lawyers
Crown Lithia
Oth
Botfling Works
Alesse
Hoeschler
Loeffler CO
Pearl Street
Jefferson
Frank Kohn
Runge
Farmer
Irvine
T. Irvine
Jeweler
Main Street
Pers
South Fourth Street
Sam
Freas & Dumke
Washington Society
Sec. Meyer
George von L. Meyer
Alice
Potomac
W. T. Irvine, Jeweler
Red Crosse
Santa Claus
H.C. Evenson
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