Special Charter Cities Exempt Contested In Saloons Fate
Davenport and Burlington confront Moon law questions over license reductions and city charter status. The Davenport petition seeks to retire about 80 saloons under a one per thousand population rule, while Burlington faces court actions closing 17 saloons. Moon expresses mixed views on legislative intent and the impact on taxes, employment, and urban vacancy.
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Davenport
Supreme Court
E. G. Moon
Ottumwa
Moon
Burlington
Partnership condemned faces saloon shutdown in Des Moines
Judge Lawrence De Graff ruled a saloon partnership cannot be granted a license under Iowa law. If upheld, 16 local saloons may go out of business. potential Waterloo cases could also force partnerships to quit. Gem Jewelry Shop broach sale set for December 20. Lehman’s panel photos teased.
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Des Moines
Lawrence de Graff
Ronseat
Iowa
Supreme Court
Waterloo
Gem Jewelry Shop
Taft Aims at Lower Wool Schedules in Revised Message
Washington December 19 After a cabinet meeting President Taft revised his message on schedules for wool and woolens and recommended a downward revision. He will not set a specific rate but will indicate a material lowering. The message is expected to go to Congress soon.
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Washington
Faft
Congress
County officers seek reelects and cabinet changes for 1912 term
County officials, all Republicans, plan to seek additional terms in June primaries. Democrats previously held sheriff and county superintendent seats. Possible changes loom in township offices and for the county supervisor seat held by Kirby. Matt Demuth may replace him. Republican board members named: C A Rownd Cedar Falls John McQuilkin La Porte City C W Virden Waterloo W C Leland Waterloo. Senator Sherman W DeWolf's term runs to Jan 1 1916. Kodaks and items advertised at Joder's High Standard Pharmacy.
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Kirby
Matt, Demuth
C. A. Rownd
Cédar Falls
John McQuilkin
la Porte City
Ww. Virden
W. C. Leland
Waterloo
Lower
Cleveland
G. Miller
House of the General Assembly
H. W. Nora Harbaugh
Grout
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United States
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Harrington
McNamara
Chicago
Gem Jewelry
Milton Garrett
Dés Moines
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