Inheritance Tax Fight Heads to Court in Iowa
The Carter County case in Council Bluffs centers on collateral inheritance tax from the Stewart estate of Carson. Heirs argue lack of notice and hearing violates the US Constitution. Taxed at 5 percent after debts, the estate would owe about $2,100. Proceedings involve J Y Ferry and colleagues vs John Harriot state treasurer with local attorneys Shinn and Stone in support.
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Council Bluffs
Thornell
J. Y. Ferry
John Harriott
Frank C. Stewart
Carson
Messrs
Frank Shinn
John Y. Stone
Stone &Tinley
C. G. Sanders
Remley
Stewart
Supreme Courts
Shinn
TP. Kelly
Glennwood
Gerard
Mills County
Shelby County
Byers & Lockwood
Teller Resolution Divides House On Silver Payment Plan
Washington January 31 the House Ways and Means Committee votes 11 to 5 party line to report the Teller resolution for paying bonds in silver with a nonpass recommendation. Debate resumes February 1 amid clashes over time limits and party lines as leaders press for a final vote later that day.
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Ways and Means Committee
McMillin
Dem
Tennessee
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Payne
New York
Hay
Bailey
Texas
s—Bailey
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Tawney
Ways and Means
Reed
Committee On Rules
United States
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Maine
Deu
Alabama
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Missouri
Rep
Indiana
Henderson
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Congress
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Virginia
Hopkins
Winds
Senate
House of Representatives
Linney
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White
McAleer
Elliott
South Carolina
Aod
Dingrey
Gage
Republican Party
Rhen
Keninetkys
Keb
McLauren
Turpie
Mien
Neb
Gallinger
Iowa Brevities Local notes from Keokuk to Muscatine
A new hotel opens in Keokuk and a big horse ranch is planned near Des Moines. A town may rise in Davis County near a seven foot coal vein. Sanborn’s state bank holds $18,000 deposits with a $28,000 capital and last year’s profit at 46 percent. Forest City to get a public library funded by a $300 building gift and $1,000 cash donation. Sergeant's Bluff pottery may run at full capacity as Jeronie Welch and others arrange capital. Muscatine plans a new opera house within six months. Inwood freight totals for 1897 reach 10,000 plus. Woodward shipped 619 grain cars in 1897.
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Iowa
Keokuk
William Kitzmiller
Herdick
Atear
Des Moines
Davis County
State Bank of Sanborn
Forest City
Sergeant's Bluff
Jeronie Welch
Muscatine
Inwood
Twwood
Standards of Fumes Come From the Irresistible Habits
Indianapolis Jan 27 The monetary convention opened with Parker of Illinois endorsing a push by the National Business League for a national department of commerce and industries. Charles S Fairchilds former treasury secretary spoke on standards of value and exchange, arguing that civilization measures value in gold regardless of statutes.
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Indianapolis
Friendly suit tests constitutionality of Bland-Allison Act in Michigan
In Pontiac circuit court a chancery suit seeks to strike down the Bland-Allison silver purchase and coinage provision. Detroit capitalist Stephen Baldwin offers 464 silver dollars to cover a mortgage held by Fred A. Baker. Baker refuses unless the tender equals 64 gold dollars, per bullion value. Complainant’s attorney is ex-Congressman Timothy Yarsney. case will move to federal courts. Baker contends the act unconstitutional for not providing free coinage and alleges seigniorage is stolen.
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Michigan
Pontiac
Bliud-Allison
Stephen Baldwin
Detroit
Fred A. Baker
Democratic Shire Central
Baldwin
Baker
Chiirjouln Baker
Timothy ‘Yarsney
Guprane Court
United States
Picture of Calvary Found in Roman Palace Stains
In the palace of Emperor Tiberius, Prof. Maruche uncovered a centuries old painting depicting Calvary with the inscription Honor to Christ. The find is hailed as a major archaeological discovery of the era.
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Thierine
Rome
Tiberius
Maruche
Christ
Ventury
Russia Defies England Amid India Revolt Threat
A London dispatch to the New York paper claims Russia scans Great Britain with no fear, declaring near future naval moves to China, plans to close Ta-Lien-Wan, and a potential Afghan frontier army of 100000 to press Britain in India amid a looming Sepoy uprising.
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Neri
London
Pelegraph
St. Petersburg
Rusia
Engkivnd
England
Russia
Far East
Far Eest
Great Britain
Port Arthur
Ta Lien Wau
Germany
Yee
Pekin
China
Ta Lien Wan
Shere
Afghanistan
Ue Pantis
Engand
Minister narrowly escapes in Haiti fire attack on Schwerin residence
Report from Port au Prince on January 30 describes an arson bid at Count Schwerin, German chargé d affaires, with petroleum soaked stairs and a kerosene drenched basket of feathers intended to create smoke and trap occupants. Fire suppressed, damages under $300. German guards considered, Count Schwerin advised to land troops if attacks recur.
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Haytiang
Rissitence
Schwer Tierjin
Hayti
Count Schwerin
Port A. Prince
Count Claverin
Geier
Jias
Germin
Port Au Prince
Postmaster Shoots Man In Kin of Persecution Case
Sandersville Georgia February reports Dr Nt Jenkins of Twomsdoro shot fatally or badly by Postmaster Mark Pournelle of the same town. Jenkins had denounced Pournelle as a thief in circulars after Pournelle was named postmaster weeks ago. The shooting followed an evening meeting after tense exchanges.
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Georgin
Biin
Sandersville
Nt. Jenkins
Twomsdoro
Mark Pournelle
Paysiden
Pourntile
Jenkins
Pournelle
Alaska Ready Bread My Royal Powder Endorsed
The article urges travelers to Alaska to stock only Royal Baking Powder as the reliable leavening agent. It warns cheap brands spoil in cold damp climates and emphasizes the powder’s superior keeping qualities and endurance in Arctic conditions. It cites Mr. McQuesten and Peary supporting Royal for expeditions and warns outfits to avoid rival brands.
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Alaska
Yukon Country
McQuesten
Arctic
United States
Peary
Wanamaker Cats Shipments Highlight Maine News
The Wanamaker shipment from the American Express company totals about $600 in value with 100 cats. F D Dodd of Waterville arranged the sale to a Philadelphia merchant. Cats include many colors and feathered tails, shipped in protected crates with on-route lunches provided. The second part covers early Pennsylvania forts built before 1800, noting 29 forts and a 1893 act to mark their sites with tablets, a project partially advanced by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Lewiston Journal
Maine
American Express Company
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Ol Morts
Wiliam Penns
Pattison
Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Quincyville's Pride in Quincy Family Mayoral Runs
Boston Herald recounts Josiah Quincy's repeated mayoral bids in Boston, noting fourteen contests with ten wins and four close runt, highlighting a remarkable family political track across decades.
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Quincyville
Boston Herald
Josiah Quincy
Boston
Quincy
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