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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1909

Page

7

Ditch case in Hancock County favors farmers injunction issued

Judge Clark rules against Interstate Drainage of Britt in Hancock county ditch dispute. Farmers win an injunction stopping supervisors from issuing $6,000 in bonds to finish payments on a $30,000 project due to three builder violations. Plus Iowa City Elks endorse John J. Lummis for exalted ruler at national convention.

Mason City Hancock County Clark Interstate Drainage Company of Britt Indorse Iowa City Ila Elie John J. Lummis LeMars Trand

Debate Over Corporation Tax and Continuing Contracts

Washington reports debate on corporate tax extends uncertainly as senators clash over protection and revenue. Senate discussions include continuing contract plans for river improvements, notably the Mississippi between St. Louis and Cairo, with $8 million spent but no work in eight years. Vice President Sherman wears a cotton suit. Taft resumes golf amid adjournment hopes and ongoing heat. CHARLES W. ARTHUR.

Washington Senate Lorimer Illinois Mississippi St. Louis Cairo Engineer Corps Army Frye Maine Sherman Georgia Sunny Jim Taft Congress Beverly Mass Capitol Yatt

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