Taxes May Break Up Cattle Empire
In San Francisco, Uncle Sam seeks the largest inheritance tax to strike at Henry Miller’s vast land holdings across California, Oregon, and Nevada. Miller, German-born sausage maker turned baron of a million-acre empire, sought to pass his wealth to daughter Nellie Miller Nickel and husband, resisting government interference. The estate spans cattle, land, water rights, and banking ventures, with heirs facing an $8.5 million tax bill and ongoing attempts at a Washington compromise that could unravel his holdings.
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San Francisco
Cal
Sam
America
Henry Miller
California
Miler
Nellie Miller Nickel
Miller Corporation
Dave
Washington
World Break
Miller
Carrie
Oregon
Nevada
Ave
Hald
Germany
Horn
Miller Germman
United States
Charles Lux
Joen
Tha
Thor
Ria
Fie
Pacific Coast
irsaWehie Miller Nickel
Local society notes and club gatherings reported
ElNemws of Mrs Evans Lichty hosted Q W C club and LG club, while Jirsa members honored Mrs J H Eddy. Reading circle met with Mrs C J Wiegand for current events program. Dozen club enjoyed a picnic and Red Cross work with Mrs C W Stilson. Drama League Waterloo plans season despite director shortage with Joyce Kilmer program and readings. Mary Melrose chapter voted funds for national and liberty loan causes. Presbyterian Hospital auxiliary and various clubs contributed talks and musical selections. Fine Arts department showcased program by multiple organizers at Hotel Russell Lamson.
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Evans Lichty
Q. W. C. Club
LG Club
Mra. Wien
Jirsa
J. H. Eddy
BD. D. Reading Circle
Drama League
Waterloo Community Drama League
Alfred Longley
Joyce Kilmer
Carolyn Johnson
E. L. Johnson
Kilmer
Haywood
Catherine Sedgwick
Pine Arts
Woman’s Club
Hotel Russell-Lamson
Mies. Brinkman
Hildebrass
Paulsen
Stevenson
H. W. Sigworth
EB. J. Covell
C. A. Waterbury
John Knox
Naneen Devis
Willam Headford
F. M. Shores
Among the Churches Social Work and Meetings Report
Westminster Presbyterian workers met with Mrs. Hendall to sew for the Social Welfare league. First Baptist Young Married People's class enjoyed a Hallowe en party. Burton Avenue Baptist Woman's circle sewed with Mrs. Batchielder and planned a home mission program. Central Christian Tina Martin hosted Philathea class and future meeting plans were made.
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Westminster Presbyterian
Westminster
H. 4. Hendall
Social Welfare League
First Baptist
Burton Avenue Baptist
C. C. Batchielder
Central Christian
Tina Martin
Allied Pushes Drive Germans From Cambrai Front
Early morning war summary reports a climaxing German defense across a long front from Roulers to Verdun. British and American forces breach south of Cambrai, advancing toward Can brai Le Cateau road as German retreat accelerates. French gains align with American progress near Verdun and the Aisne, while U.S. troops seize villages east of the Meuse and push Germans back in the Argonne forest. Turkish cabinet resigns in Constantinople amid Turkish withdrawal signs. Allied forces around Damascus capture prisoners and booty.
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Roulers
Verdun
Cambrai
Canbrai-Le Cateau
Cainsbrai
Berthelot
Aisne
Reims
Berthelet
Laon
Gourauld
Arnes
U.S
Meuse
Charny
Brabant
Haumont
Consenvoye
Beaumont
Méuse
Imade
Argonne Forest
Bome
Constantinople
Turkey
Damascus
Jools
Lave
Miller’s empire ends as estate tax case looms
Government seeks 5.5 million from Miller holdings in a protracted estate tax dispute. Officials argue he disposed of wealth before death to avoid taxes while his vast Virginian ranches, towns, and irrigation systems symbolized a feudal-wealth era. Uncle Sam tightens grip on the once princely holdings.
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Miller
Sam
Lanse
Gay
Annual Soviet Welfare League Meeting Scheduled
The annual meeting of the Soviet Welfare League will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the rooms of the Yo Mo A. All organizations interested in welfare work are urged to send delegates.
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Soviet Welfare League
Yo Mo. A
Near Miracles in Shipbuilding Across Atlantic Yards
New York Oct 2 ships rise along coast from Maine to Virginia with 150000 workers producing hulls and 65000 ton cargo ships. Atlantic yards, aided by standardization, trained crews, and high wages, launch seven ships while completing six and a half more, amid material shortages and absenteeism but strong national effort.
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Schwab
Pacific
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Connecticut
Maine
Virginia
Lake Erie
Atlantic
War Department
Cargo Bridge Soon a Reality in War Era Shipyards
Land is used to erect hull sections, lifted by derricks as shipyards rush to complete wooden and steel vessels for wartime demand. Ships, ranging 3,500 to 12,000 tons, carry coal or oil fuel and carry guns on platforms. Labor stabilization follows a chaotic start, with barracks and homes aiding centers, signaling output measured in millions of tons yearly and a cargo bridge to France becoming reality.
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Emergency Fleet Corporation
America
Tthe
Submarine Boat ‘Corporation
Newark
Shipyards Army
Erie
North Atlantic
France
Information Filed Against W Weyant
Information filed in municipal court charges Wilbur Weyant 21 of Lester township with assault and battery on William Selzer following a dispute about deferment and a slacker claim. The advocate court heard the incident last Friday and the charge was prepared under judge directed supervision.
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Judge Advocate Court of the
Service League
B. J. Wenner
Wilbur Weyand
Lester Township
William Selzer
Advocate Court
Werant
Selzer
Weyant
Selar
Make Your Stomach Your Best Friend Ad
An advertisement touts Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a steadying aid for upset stomachs. It promises relief from gas sour risings and indigestion after meals, noting the tablets work during rest to repair a weak stomach and are suited for banquet meals and rich foods, priced 30 cents a box.
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Ealling
Stuart
Auy Drug Store
Vigilance Corps to Press Unconditional Surrender Demands
J. E. Dempster, chair, Waterloo Vigilance Corps, plans a meeting to draft resolutions rejecting Germany's peace proposal and urging Congress to demand unconditional surrender of Germany and its allies. The move aligns with the American Defense Society's call to unite the nation and crush the Kaiser through victory before peace.
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Waterloo Vigilance Corps
J. E. Dempster
United States
Germany
Mr. Dempster
Charles Stewart Davison
New York
Trusrees
American Defense Society
Early Day Raymond Businessman Peter J. Connor Dies
Raymond Oct 9 Peter J Connor age 70 longtime businessman and resident died at 6:30 am after years of illness He formed a grain lumber coal partnership with two brothers thirty years ago Later he moved to Westgate and returned seven years ago The firm became Peter O Connor & Sons Five children survive Jobo Will in army service Lilyan trained nurse Joe and Vivian at home Two brothers John and Jim Waterlon citizens and others spread across Washburn Gilhartville and the east
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Raymond
Peter J. Q. Connor
Westgate
Peter O'Connor
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief for Rheumatism
The ad asserts rheumatism stems from excess uric acid in blood and links it to digestion, liver, kidney, and skin sluggishness. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood, stimulates organs, and builds up the system to eliminate rheumatic pains.
Kultur Must Be Destroyed by Orth
Des Moines October 8. Sev John G Orth head of the patriotic movement for Germans of Iowa sent a telegram to President Wilson declaring the future safety of civilization requires overthrow of the Prussian dynasty and destruction of Kultur. He salutes the German blooded Americans and calls for the defeat of the Hohenzollerns to secure lasting peace.
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Des Moines
John G. Orth
Patriotic Movement
Iowa
Prussia
Wilson
Johns
Russian Ex-Premier Shot in Petrograd
Stockholm reports that former Russian premier Alexander Feodorovich Trepaff has been shot in Petrograd. Advices indicate the incident occurred on Tuesday in the capital, with officials confirming the event.
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Stockholm
Alexander Feodorovich Trepaff
Petrograd
Japanese Consul Bans Men’s Kimonos in Honolulu
Japanese Consul Morot issues order barring men from wearing kimonos on Honolulu streets. Deputy Nishigaya to arrest offenders. consular privileges denied to violators including potential limits on bringing relatives or brides from Japan. Women may continue kimono wear. policy aims to push American style. Morot cites aim to blend with local norms and compares kimono to a nightgown.
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Honolulu
T. H.R. Morol
Japan
Toft
M. Nishigaya
Thorne
Mr. Morot
Bia
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