Unpaid collateral inheritance tax holds vast revenue
Des Moines reports hundreds of thousands of dollars in collateral inheritance taxes unpaid under the collateral inheritance tax law. A state treasurer’s office investigation shows ignorance and neglect by county clerks and heirs as main causes, with some cases running for years. Treasurer Hoyt aims to fix the shortfall before the next legislative session by pushing notices and seeking new collection measures.
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Des Moines
United States
Heire
Jett
HW. Hoyt
Neneo
Tayversell
Hoyt
Hart
Delaware County land purchased as site of state park
Des Moines reports the state executive council authorized purchase of about 1200 acres in Delaware county for permanent improvements as a state park. The buy aims to use $50 100 from fish and game funds, with a purchase price target of 60 dollars per acre. The site features the Maquoketa river with pine covered buttes and cliffs along the river bank.
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Des Moines
Delaware County
Iowa
State Executive Council
Conservation Board
Executive Council
Maquokeia
Woman, 7 Es In Prairie Schooner Seek Lost Husband
Mrs. Mary Henricks, 79, arrives with a prairie schooner to Sioux City seeking her long-absent husband. She and her son have spent 15 years traveling the region doing odd jobs hoping to find him, claiming he was last said to be in Sioux City. She urged residents to aid in locating him as she travels by wagon and stove smoke trail.
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Sioux City
Tawan
Dakotas
Nebraska
Mary Henricks
Henricks
Tran
Tedford
Sioux May
Eral
Webster City Hero Sergt Clark Receives Citation for Bravery
Webster City honors Sergt Morte E Clark for extraordinary heroism in action east of Grandpre October 16. Clark, son of Mr and Mrs Clark of Walnut Street, serves in the Rainbow division in Germany. In a drive he and seven comrades disposed of eight Germans in a dugout and captured them, after dropping guard grenades into the dugout. His first individual citation is reported after official investigation.
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Webster City
Grandpra
Ran¢E
E. Clark
RB. Clark
Walnut Street
Sergi
Clark
Germany
France
Sergt
Webster
Justo
Lorraine
Champagne
Chateau Thierry
St. Chiel
Argonne Forest
Sedan
Dirty Trick Alleged Over Water Purchase for Whisky
Mike Ayash told in municipal court how he paid 52 dollars for a cake of Des Moines water claiming it was for whisky. He charged cab driver Glen Marquatz with threatening to commit a public offense as the case unfolded in court.
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Des Moines
Mike Ayash
Ayush
Glen Marquatz
Suitcase found in Davenport but blackmailers remain at large
A suitcase containing old papers linked to the J. W. Boltendorf blackmail plot was found on Myrtle Street, Davenport. Pinkerton and authorities note the blackmailers still at large, with the stolen papers proving the extortion demanded was 10,000 dollars. The finder suspects the suspect fled after realizing he was not pursued.
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Davenport
Wackmaling
J. W. Boltendorf
Davenport Palicn
Phelan
Myrtle Street
Fifth
Bromrht
Rettendorf
Pinkerton
Fourth
Myrtle
Fire damages Ellsworth hardware store in Webster City area
Fire at Ellsworth Ta destroys the Staples and Olean hardware store with about 2000 dollars loss, partly insured. Staples family narrowly escape, suffering cold, headache and feverish pains. Local notice mentions Lanative Bromo Deinine tablets in unrelated ad.
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Webster City
Staples and
Olean
Ellsworth Ta
Staples
E.W. Groves
Children’s Aid Society Report Highlights Noted Alumni
New York reports recall of America as land of opportunity through the Children’s Aid Society of New York. Since 1865, it has placed 32,131 orphans and deserted children in homes across the country, with many rising to public and professional prominence. The 1918 report notes governors, clerks, judges, bankers, and others who were once wards, as well as soldiers sent overseas. It also details the cost of salvaging a child and ongoing contact with graduates.
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New York
America
Iiveet Walts
Sitka
Alaska
John G. Brady
Brady
Children’s Aid Society of
Sinar
Why's
G. Brady
Children's Aid Society
Tim Society
Edwin G. Morrill
Michael A. Jordan
Logansport
Ind
Jordan
New York City
Y W C A Bible Class Plans First Winter Session
The Y W C A Bible study class meets Monday afternoon at the association building for its first session of the winter. Mrs George Moody leads, with Mrs Vurry in YW war work having previously run the classes. The mixed class will aid in organizing neighborhood sessions and decide on afternoon or evening meetings. The study begins Genesis and aims to spread Bible instruction throughout the community.
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George Moody
Turamer
Vurry
Yvan
Café Manager Accused Over Laugh Incident
A defamation filled case in Des Moines, Iowa, claims a cafe manager refused service and ejected a Native American woman after she laughed loudly. The defense asserts the laughter caused disruption among staff and patrons.
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Ries Moines
Dan
Juda
Este
Jendiy
Pines
Death from lightning as work ends not compensation cue
Iowa Supreme Court upholds denial of workers compensation claim for Mary Griffiths widow. Griffith killed by lightning after evening duties closing a cooking tent while supervising a bridge crew. Arbitration denied. district court reversed. industrial commission affirmed. supreme court reinstated lower ruling.
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Nevada
Iowa
Lie Sugrame Court of Jawa
Mary L. ‘Orittith
Arifith
Griffith
District Court
Story County
Supreme Court of Iowa
108. He Says Folks Pay Too Much Heed to Food and Drink
Simon Sobal Man at the Jewish Old Folks home jokes about his long life and Leonard Matthews ninety birthday walk. He criticizes modern eating and drinking habits and says he ignores doctors advice when choosing liquor or smoking.
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St. Louis
Simon Sobal
Leonard Matthews
Lena Gellman
RUNNING A RAILROAD. Government operation and finance
A historical column critiques federal railway operation showing wage hikes by Mr. McAdoo totaling hundreds of millions, offset by higher freight and passenger rates. It notes monthly revenue gains and rising expenses, a large first-half deficit, partial recovery, and tax timing issues plus uncertainty around the income tax and revenue bill.
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MuAdoo
Willis Oimnaser Agi Deen Stenceliog
el Motes
Democrats Turn to Perhing in National Capital Policy Dispute
In Washington the Democratic side seeks new policy directions as debates escalate. Key figures, including General Polidies, absorb shifting positions amid rapidly evolving national political currents and intra party maneuvering.
Not a Politician Pershing Politics Questioned
Washington January 1 An ongoing question asks Gen John J Pershing s political faith amid Democratic and Republican speculation His loyalties to government and administration are clear yet his party alignment remains unconfirmed Officials note Pershing married a daughter of Republican Senator Warren of Wyoming while born in a Democratic county in Missouri The piece surveys Southern Democratic support and potential GOP attacks while Democrats search for a candidate and ponder Pershing as a possible nominee
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Hasowever
Washington, D. C
John J
Pershing
Germany
Midsouri
Warren
Wyoming
France
Gen. Pershing
Wilson
Col. Roosevelt
Hiram Johnson
Charles Dick
Ohio
Columbus
Tme
January Municipal Court jurors drawn by clerks
Trial jurors for January were drawn by Clerks A B Johnson and Ben S Naven yesterday. The list names numerous individuals including A Center Fred TG Mathes MM Jensen Augustus Petersten F J G Foughton Karl A Jinnfield George W Watsor and others.
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A. B. Johnson
Ben S. Naven
I A
Fred TG. Mathes
MM. Jensen
Millen
Augustus Peterstén
F. J
Gfughton Fi
Walker Tow
M. A.M
Karl A. J
Iinnfield Dp
Wallenweinder
George W. Watsor
Voellinger
Linus
J. Das
Peptiron Promises Strength Through Iron and Nerves
A vintage advertisement touts Peptiron as a blend of Prosin Nux Tron and iron vitalizing blood and nerves. It claims to aid influenza recovery, relieve exhaustion anxiety and weakness, and restore strength in invalids convalescents and growing youths.
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Henry Sam
Nation's Dead and Wounded Names Four Iowa Soldiers
The War Department lists 117 casualties from Iowa with five named soldiers among the wounded and missing. Estherville and Cedar Falls areas referenced. The Marine corps totals 147 casualties with several names in action. An unrelated shoe advertisement follows.
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Washington
Oranias
Lowa
Pyé
Chaney T. Davia
Gehigh
Per Anton Jipkovek Cedar
Injured Soldier Saves Comrade in Daring Rescue
In Amés, Jan L Altho suffering gunshot wounds Lieut Robert Barnes a Towas Sinta college man leaped from a turning troopship at Newport News to save a comrade who had jumped overboard amid shell shock. Barnes swam 20 feet to him in icy water, held him up as a boat was lowered, and both were rescued and rushed to a hospital. Barnes, class of 1919, enlisted early and trained as an officer.
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Amés
Jan
Gen. Lircoln
France
Waila
Andi
Lieut. Barnes
Soldier Lieutenant of Field Artillery
A lieutenant of field artillery reported to have been ordered to France many months ago and to have seen severe fighting. His home previously was in Oskaloosa Iowa, and his present home address is Minneapolis Minnesota.
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France
Iowa State College
Oskaloosa
Minneapolis
Robbers with guns grab a jackpot in poker game
Sioux City police report three masked men attempted a Saturday night robbery at 806 Fourth street. Twenty players were present. one remained calm and caused the robbers to flee. Only about $190 was taken after the bold attempt failed.
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Sioux City
Fourth Street
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