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April 18, 1901
Ottumwa Semi Weekly Courier
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa
What is this article about?
Cigarette dealers in Des Moines, Iowa, await a district court decision in Marshall County on the validity of a new state tax law, arguing irregularities in its passage make it non-binding.
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Cigarette Case Undetermined.
The cigarette dealers of Des Moines are becoming anxious to hear from Judge Burnham of the district court of Marshall county in relation to the cigarette status in Iowa. They have been notified by the tobacco manufacturers to hold off until the decision in the test case in Marshall county is made. While they expect to win and to have the Iowa tax knocked out they are not certain this will be done. Their contention that the new law is not binding because of irregularities in the passage thereof is regarded as a strong point in their favor.
The cigarette dealers of Des Moines are becoming anxious to hear from Judge Burnham of the district court of Marshall county in relation to the cigarette status in Iowa. They have been notified by the tobacco manufacturers to hold off until the decision in the test case in Marshall county is made. While they expect to win and to have the Iowa tax knocked out they are not certain this will be done. Their contention that the new law is not binding because of irregularities in the passage thereof is regarded as a strong point in their favor.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Cigarette Dealers
Iowa Tax
Court Decision
Law Irregularities
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge Burnham
Where did it happen?
Des Moines, Marshall County, Iowa
Story Details
Key Persons
Judge Burnham
Location
Des Moines, Marshall County, Iowa
Story Details
Cigarette dealers in Des Moines await Judge Burnham's decision on the validity of Iowa's new cigarette tax law, hoping irregularities in its passage will invalidate it.