Big Tax Suit Targets Holding Co and Rail Line
A Senate style note outlines a multi million tax suit by A G Kistle and George Wright against Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co and the holding company. The case seeks back taxes and penalties totaling about 22.6 million with 25 percent attorney fees if won. The action targets stock taxes on about 7.25 million shares, not rolling stock, with Des Moines and Illinois entities involved. The Polk county case awaits September term in district court. Handling tax experts are tied to Judge Ben McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Kistle
Black Hawk County
George 8. Wright
Council Bluffs
Polk County
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Co
Holding Co
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co
Illngis
Iowa
Des Moines
Rock Island Co
New Jersey
Ilinois Corporation
Kistle
Ben McCoy
Kistie
Wright
Wagner Family Welcomes A New Son In Chicago Telegram
Mr and Mrs F H Wagner 501 Saxon street received a telegram from their daughter Mrs C A Ludlow of Chicago announcing the birth of a son Frances Wagner before her marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Wagner
Saxon Street
C. A. Ludlow
Chicago
Electro-la hair removal promise ad from old paper
An advertisement touts Electro-la as a permanent hair destroying prep for all body areas. It claims safety with no skin irritation and offers a free trial by mailing name and address with a postage stamp. Full size package priced at $1.00 with a money back satisfaction guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electro-la
Anna Burton
43Rd St
Chicago
Yoyer
Work Begins on Pedicord's New 2 Story Building
Workmen start foundation for a brick two story building planned by W H Pedicord on Sixth Street between Commercial and Jefferson. The foundation will be concrete, size 20 by 70 feet, with one first floor business area and living space on the second floor. Occupancy hoped by November 1 with an estimated cost near $8,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Pedicord
Fifth Street
Commercial
Jefferson Streets
Pedicord
Mine Safety Group to Meet in Pittsburgh on Sept 22
Washington reports that mine operators engineers and mine surgeons from major U S mining firms will gather in Pittsburgh on September 22 to discuss reducing mine and quarry deaths. The American Mine Safety association will address the 1911 toll of 3603 deaths and 63301 injuries with the safety first movement influence. An advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a preferred kidney and bladder remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Pittsburgh
American Mine Safety Association
Federal Bureau of Mines
Old Resident Julia Mead Dies in Allison
Julia Mead widow of H. Mead died after a long illness at her Allison home. A longtime Butler county settler, she leaves three daughters Mrs A W Johnson Mrs George Raisty and Mrs Bert Ritzman and two sons George and Rufus C Mead, all married with families nearby.
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A. W. Johnson
George Raisty
Bert Ritzman
George Mead
Rufus C. Mead
Sketch of road improvements from Waterloo to Cedar Falls
Anxious to upgrade the old sixty six foot wide road a local property owner presents a diagram proposing a concrete road twenty two feet wide beside a gravel road of equal width with eleven foot unimproved strips. The plan would shift traffic by season with concrete higher by four inches to allow transfers between routes along the corridor to Cedar Falls.
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Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Board of County Supervisors
Here
Leadville Leads Colorado Mines in 1912 Output
Leadville surpassed all Colorado mining camps in 1912 for tonnage and value. Leadville produced 1 152 408 worth in wold 1 812 573 in silver 1 105 980 in lead 461 272 in copper and 6 767 260 in zinc ore sulphide carbonate and silicate Cripple Creek totaled 11 085 175 with silver 40 408 Cripple Creek’s total lagged Leadville by 214 517.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leadville
Colorado
Cripple Creek
Engineering and Mining Journal
Nursery to House Crying Babies at Orange Township Church
The Orange Township Church of the Brethren plans a new edifice with a provisional nursery for crying babies to spare ministers during sermons. The three story brick building will include fifteen Sunday school rooms a parlor dining room and a primary department and is expected to be completed by November 1 with finishing touches by December 1. About 275 members belong to the congregation noted for its thrift and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Township
Protects Justified Slayer of Husband
In Los Angeles on July 31 a report notes debate over sympathy between women and the tendency of men to be cruel. The piece suggests women should support each other amid marital strife and hints at social commentary on gender relations.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Society Woman Offers Help To Believing Belgians Widow
Mrs Charles Wellington Rand a wealthy society woman met Mrs Leith Delman freed of a murder charge at police headquarters and offered her a home saying she would give her a good home. Delman had killed her husband after he pressured her to return to a life of shame. Coroners jury cleared Delman and freed her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaman
Charles Wellington Rand
Leith Delman
Mrs. Rand
Small Lot Sale Opens With Bargain Clothing
Early sale hours offer skirts and wash garments at deep discounts. Prices list wash skirts to $1.00 regular up to $4.00, wash suits from $1.95 to $7.50, and garments like knit vests and stockings at reduced prices. Limited quantities encourage quick buying.
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BIG Tax Suit Co. Holding CO
Actios
Rock Island Railroad Co
Foun
Allison
Vou
Go Front
Batiste
T. d. Cleary
A. B.lpl Bretz
Cr AG
Sycamore
Plaene
Chalmers
Gray & Davis
Pune
Thas
Ele Meratetory
Detroit
Bryant Motor Car Co
Jefferson Street
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