Historic Ford stock tax case opens in Detroit hotel
The federal tax appeal seeks about 32 million dollars on the 1919 Ford stock sale. Petitioners include nine original Ford stockholders led by U S Senator James Couzens and estates of John and Horace Dodge. The case hinges on stock valuation as of March 1 1913 and the prior Ro mer valuation of nine thousand four hundred eighty nine dollars per share. Hearing began in a hotel ballroom due to space limits with a complex dispute over fair value and additional taxes.
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Detroit
Mich
America
Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford
Way
Federal Board of Tax Appeals
Ford
Ford Company
U. S
James Couzens
John
Dodge
Horace Dodge
Horace H. Rackham
Alice Gray Kales
David Gray
Paul R. Gray
Philip H. Gray
John W. Anderson
Rosetta
Hauss
Internal Revenue Bureau
Grays
Shorty
Daniel C. Roper
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Internal Revenue Commission
David H. Blair
Gale
Romer
Made
Local Y W C A Elects Directors At Regular Meeting
The Young Women's Christian Association held a regular meeting in the Com munity room of the Y building with strong attendance. The board reported sound finances, active classes, and heavy use of the woman’s room and kitchen. Treasurer Miss Etha Dawson noted pledges of 186 dollars unpaid, with more needed to fund planned work. New board members include Mrs. Chas. A. Dewey Mrs. E K M McConauchey Mrs Bertha Hay Miller Miss Ida Harmon and Mrs Louise Cunningham. The six continuing directors’ terms expire this year and officers for the year will be elected at the February meeting.
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Board of Directors
Y. W
Etha Dawson
U. W. Board
W. M. Keeley
Chas. A. Dewey
EK. M. McConauchey
Bertha Hay Miller
Ida Harmon
Louise Cunningham
University of Iowa Fraternity Liquor Access Criticized
Justice of the Peace B F Carter told a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Iowa City that fraternities on the University of Iowa campus can have liquor delivered to their doors by telephone. He connected the West Liberty murder of Mrs Ollie Inman to Johnson county stills and cited wholesale dealers bootleggers and rum runners supplying the campus. He also condemned semi private booths in collegiate eating houses where much drinking occurs.
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Iowa City
Chamber of Commerce
Justice of the Peace
B. F. Carter
University of Iowa
Ollie Inman
West Liberty
Johnson County
Justice Carter
Washington County Chautauqua Association Meeting
The Washington County Chautauqua Association holds its annual meeting Thursday evening January 13 at 7 80 in the community room of the YMCA building. Vacancies on the Directorate will be filled and the treasurer will report on last year's sessions. M Keck urges interested residents to attend.
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Washington County Chautauqua Association
M.C. A
Chautauqua Association
M. Keck
Ford Motor Company origins and key figures revealed
The piece traces Ford Motor Company origins organized June 18 1903 with 100000 capital, led by Henry Ford Mrs Henry Ford and Edsel B Ford. It notes valued assets including patents machinery and contracts and mentions petitioners lawyers John W Davis Charles Evans Hughes in a federal case context.
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Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford
Edsel B. Ford
The
John W. Davis
Charles Evans Hughes
New York
Davis
Montgomery Angell
Lyman H Goodenough
Russell A. McNair
Detroit
David KR
Phillip Gray
Hughes
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Mexico City bishops arrested as Calles clamps down
Agents seized the Episcopate Building and detained five bishops led by Pasqual Diaz amid government alarm over church influence. Diaz was reportedly aboard a train to Vera Cruz with deportation to Havana possible, then released. US reporters Folger and Dunbose were briefly detained but freed after consul intervention.
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Mexico City
Republic
Pasqual Diaz
Diaz
Episcopate
Vera Cruz
Havana
Department of the Interio
Calles
A. W. Folger
United Press
Clarence Dunbose
Associated Press
United States Counsul
Washington High Plans Three Week Basketball Slate
Washington high school schedules three away games this week with a fourth postponed to next week. Tonight they face Mr. Pleasant on the Iowa Wesleyan College floor in the Little Six, then Ottumwa at Ottumwa, and Kalona on the road Saturday. A Wednesday Brighton game was moved to next week.
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Washington High School
McKinstry
Washington
Mr. Pleasant
Iowa Wesleyan College
Sy Taxi
Ottumwa
Kaona
Kalona
Brighton
Stole Robes From Cars in Washington Jail
Hayward Speidel of Wayland is in the Washington jail awaiting disposition on charges that he stole two robes and one blanket from automobiles on Washington streets. He was arrested by Marshal Harry Edwards this morning and reportedly admitted the charges. The stolen robes were taken from radiators of cars owned by Dr. C. W. Stewart L. Younke and J. A. Jones. The robes were sold to local persons, aiding the investigation.
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Hayward Speidel
Wayland
Washington
Marshal Harry Edwards
C. W. Stewart
L. Younke
J. A. Jones
Lemmon Attends Business in Decatur This Week
J. F. Lemmon traveled to Decatur this morning and will stay several days to handle business matters.
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FE. Lemmon
Decatur, Jr
Hazel Kelsey Visits Ainsworth on Business Call
Hazel Kelsey of Ainsworth conducted a business call here today, meeting local merchants and discussing potential sales opportunities. Her visit highlighted commercial ties between the town and her home region.
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Hazel Kelsey
Ainsworth
Wife Delivers Cruelty Charges Against Charlie Chaplin
Liza Grey Chaplin, 18 years younger than Charles Chaplin, files a divorce suit in Hollywood alleging cruelty and misconduct. She claims he seduced her under promise of marriage, delayed marriage, humiliated her publicly, and revealed love for another actress on their honeymoon trip while his fortune, about 10 million, is tied by injunction.
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Los Angeles
Moiig
Charles Chaplin
Liza Grey Chaplin
Steck Drops LobbyingCharge Against Brookhart
Senator Steck Iowa withdrew his charge that Senator-elect Brookhart was a paid lobbyist for Cyrus Woods and other interests seeking Woods confirmation. He told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee he had no evidence of Woods Brookhart connection and asked that the charge be withdrawn.
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Washington
Steck
Iowa
Brookhart
Cyrus E. Woods
Pennsylvania
Woods
Senate Inter- State Commerce Committee
One Jury Case Set For Trial In District Court
The January term will hear a single jury trial in district court. The case is State of Iowa vs Charlie McKenzie for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Arraigned last October, he is free on bail. Non jury trials proceed January 24 and 25. Grand jury impaneled with Boyer as foreman. Little court activity expected rest of the week.
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Charles A. Dewey
State of
Iowa
Charlie McKenzie
Andrew
White
Demurrer
Swartzendruber Ay. Carter
Chapman
Oldaker
Michum
Whetstine
Dewey
W. 8. Boyer
W. J. Gallagher
A. E. Gault
O. L. Green
William Murphy
A. Ho McCarty
J. H. Thompson
Mr. Boyer
Doiig
Washington county representative joins Des Moines session
J. Bauer of Washington county attended the Des Moines assembly session this week to participate in state legislative business.
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J. Bauer
Washington County
Des Moines
Dr Eastwood to Lead Funeral in Conesville Tomorrow
Dr Eastwood will travel to Conesville tomorrow to conduct the funeral service for Tilghman Wehr aged 5 J.
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Eastwood
Conesvile
Tilghman Wehr
Economy in Hammill Address Urges Legislative Restraint
Governor Hammill urged Iowa's legislature to adopt his economy program, noting the state treasury held 13.2 million dollars free and stressing budget simplification, amortization of bonds, and efficient state administration. He outlined 12 recommendations including tax reform, parole law changes, licensing for architects, and federal aid for agricultural stations. The message previews debates on roads and banking with inaugural details set for Friday.
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Des Moines
John Hammill
Feneral Assembly
Hammill
Assembly
House
Senate
Lawa
United States
Ilora
Rtuti
Iowa
Iowa State Colege
War Roster Commission
Clayton County
Franklin County
Nudget Department
Lovrien-Brookhart
Department of Commerce
Lewa
State Legislature Prepares Committees Ahead of Inaugural
The Senate and House finalize committee lists as officials smooth final wrinkles for the governor's inaugural social event. Duly assembled leaders mark time, with both houses setting the stage for the ceremonial proceedings this season.
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Senate House
Governor Hammill Sets Inaugural Date Change
Des Moines Iowa January 11 under pressure from senate and house committees Governor Hammill agreed to move the inaugural ceremonies to Thursday of this week from Friday. A concurrent resolution adjourns the legislature from Thursday evening to Monday and awaits house action. Only routine senate business was transacted.
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John Hammill
Des Moines
Senate
House
Volley Ball Contests Take Second Round Lead
Physical Director Er Detrick reports results from last night’s Y league second round. Loeht Brigade defeated Vacuum Cups in straight games 15 5 and 15 10. Belfry Valves beat Flivvers 15 6 and 15 11. Hot Shots won from Extractors 15 1 and 15 0.
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Er. W. Detrick
Loeht Brigade
Belfry Valves
Flivvers
Funeral of 77 Children Sweeps Montreal
Montreal mourned 77 child victims of the Laurier theater panic as Notre Dame bell tolled and funeral Masses were held at the Nativity church. Monsignor Le Pailleur led the Requiem for youngsters mostly under 16 who perished in the balcony fire and stampede. The tolling bell echoed across the city as corteges moved to the grave.
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Montreal
le Gros Bourdon
Notre Dame Church
Monsignor
le Pailleur
Bvlemn
Eight British War Ships Reach Hankow Amid Reinforcements
Shanghai dispatch notes eight British warships at Hankow and reports Admiral Williams with three American cruisers and marine reinforcements arriving. The scene is described as ominously quiet as authorities focus on corralling aviator suspects and continuing arrests.
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Hankow
Shanghai
Haneow
Williams
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McKenzie
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