Farm land tax plans advance after Illinois ruling
Springfield Nov 13 The Chicago corporations vow to apply the revenue law to farms following a Supreme Court decision. They have served informal notice to the state board of equalization and demand assessment of farm property similar to corporate bonds. Land values cited range from 80 to 200 per acre with assessed values from 40 to 60 per acre, aiming to extend the tax base to farms.
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Springfield
Chicago
Supreme Curt
State Board of Equalization
Supreme Court
Illinois
Henderson Likely Speaker as House Prepares to Organize
Washington November 13 Speaker Henderson of the House will arrive Friday. A caucus of Republicans will pick him for speaker by unanimous vote, ensuring Payne of New York remains floor leader. Democrats discuss a leadership contest, while J D Richardson of Tennessee is seen as the inside track for re election.
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Washington
Henderson
House of Representatives
House
Iderson
Serngo BE. Payne
New York
J. D. Richardson
Tennessee
Wreck of Revenue Cutter in Firth of Forth Causes Loss
Edinburg reports a revenue cutter wrecked in the Firth of Forth amid a two day gale sweeping the United Kingdom. Twenty three crewmen drowned and wrecks report across England and Scotland with about 150 deaths total. Eight more deaths feared on Northumberland and Durham shores after another vessel sunk near Dungenens.
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Edinburg
Firth of Forth
United Kingdom
England
Northumberland
Durham
Dungenens
Postoffice Robbery and Hold Up Reported
A postoffice was robbed of $500 last evening by four armed men who forced the postmaster and others to surrender valuables and then robbed the safe. The same gang robbed a nearby house in a similar manner and fled from town with the loot.
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Kaln
C. T
Theo Tude
House Ravaged by Night of Terror in Martington
In Martington West Virginia on November 18 a home belonging to Tom Thompson and his family was shot at repeatedly. The house had fifty holes in its walls after a riot that lasted through the night. Thompson attempted to enforce a policy of equality that provoked the hostility of local White residents.
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Martington
W. Va
Tom Thompson
Thompson
Revolt in Trinidad Amid Caracas Government Turmoil
A Herald special reports from Port of Spain that General Juan Pritri has raised another revolt against President Castro's government. The uprising is at Carabobo and he has been joined by several distinguished Venezuelans.
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New York
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Juan Pritri
Castro
Carabobo
Pritri
Descendant of Washington to be committed to almshouse
New York November 18 Mrs Agnes W Fairchild who claims kin to George Washington will be committed to the almshouse today. She has depended on charity for 20 years after being born to wealth and high social position. She says she is the great granddaughter of John Augustine Washington brother of the Father of His Country. The Daughters of the American Revolution cared for her for years.
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New York
Agnes W. Fairchhild
Geo
Washington
John Augustine Washington
Tis Country
Daughters of the
American Treyviition
Lady Frederick de Grey Returns to Bruton Street Home
Dondon November 1 Lady Frederick de Grey has come back to her house at Bruton Street and plans active social involvement. Her mother Lady Herbert of Len has been a prominent society figure and remains a leader among the fashionable set once called the Prince of Wales followers. Lady de Grey is noted for both talent and beauty in English society, with her brother Hon. Michiel H. Murbert in the diplomatic service having married a daughter of St. T. Wilvan of New York.
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Dondon
Frederick de Grey
Bruton At
Abel Ehupalgen
Herbert
Len
Prince of
Wilo
Lady de Grey Ty
Tor
Michiel H. Murbert
Diplometit
St. T. Wilvan
New York
Running Fight Lights Up Minster Burglary Night
In Wapakoneta Ohio on November 18 police report a Citizens Bank at Minster was robbed by a gang entering by bicycle, exploding dynamite that damaged the building and wife. One burglar was wounded but escaped. 16 men were involved in the incident.
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Wapakoneta
Minster
Penn plans half million spend on gymnasium and Franklin Field
Philadelphia on November 18 a $500000 expenditure was announced by trustee Randall Morgan to fund a new gymnasium and improvements at Franklin Field. In a student meeting address Morgan outlined the university’s plan and timing for the project.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Randal Morgan
University
Anarchist Editor Istak Speaks at Chicago Commons
Abraham A. Istak editor of Free Society, once jailed after McKinley’s assassination, addresses a Chicago Commons gathering. He clashes with Judge Edward F. Dunne over free speech, insisting dangerous anarchists are philosophers and book worms who teach rights denied to the people. Dunne argues government resides in home, factory, and nature, deeming anarchist doctrine untenable and noting repression of free speech could foster anarchy.
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Chicago
Abraham A. Istak
Free Society
McKinley
Chicago Commons
Edward F. Dunny
Dunne
Ohio Governor to answer charges in Washington
Gov ardar Jenkins will travel to Washington this week to answer charges filed with Secretary Hitchcook about the Oklahoma name asylum. In his absence his wife, a Quaker preacher, plans to investigate at home visiting the asylum to check inmate treatment and minister to prisoners’ needs. She is known for charitable work and regular pulpit service. Governor Jenking hails from Al Vance Ohio and his wife from near Richmond Indiana.
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Lawton
O.T
Govardar Jenkins
Washington
Hitchcook
Oklahoma Name
Lin
Jenkins
United States
Guthre
Territorial Asylum
Jenking
al- Vance, O
Richmond
Ind
Waitress Seeks Wealthy Father After Secret Marriage Claim
Minnie A Gardner a 19 year old waitress in Troy New York seeks her wealthy father. She learned Mrs Obas who had been living with her is her aunt not her mother. Mrs Gardner says Minnie was born in Chicago at 200 Madison Ave. The father a wealthy banker has not seen her since. It is believed Minnie is child of a secret marriage.
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Troy
Minnie A Gardner
Minnie
McKinley Memorial Arch Plan Aimed for One Day Rally
Washington plans a national memorial drive to fund the McKinley Arch. The McKinley Memorial Arch Association seeks Roosevelt's endorsement and a single day fundraising across 77,000 post offices to raise an average subscription of 25 dollars. The goal is a fund exceeding one and a half million dollars.
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Washington
McKinley Memorial Arch Association
Roosevelt
Electrician Survives 1000-Volt Shock at Pole in Greenville
Greenville Illinois November 18 A Z Bleakney electrician was shocked by nearly 1000 volts while repairing a converter atop a pole his hand touched a live wire and he fell eighty feet regaining consciousness in about fifteen minutes aside from several bruises he is apparently none the worse for the experience
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Greenville
Split
A. Z
Bleakney
Zleakney
Harvard Square Barber Guilty In Discrimination Case
In the Third District court at Cambridge on Tuesday Henry P. Graflamme a Harvard square barber was found guilty of discriminating against Thomas Bruce a Black third year Harvard Divinity student. He was fined twenty dollars.
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Boston
Cambridge
Henry P. Graflamme
Harvard Square
Thomas
Bruce
Marvard Divinity
King Edward confirms coronation honors without personal title bias
London nov 14 king edward in coronation decree states no distinction will be made between titles of king emperor and president. He emphasizes the aim is to honor the state rather than the individual head. Some Englishmen misinterpret constitutional rules and hope roosevelt attends the corona with a front seat under the new policy.
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London
Edward
Em Peror
Roosevelt
Steamer Alt Brings $80,000 Gold Amid Alaska Storms
The steamer Alt arrived from Skagway with eighty thousand dollars in gold. It reports severe wind and snowstorms across the southeastern coast of Alaska endangering shipping, with ice larger than ever seen threatening maritime traffic.
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Port Townsend
Alt
Skagway
Alaska
More Hunters Than Game in Ashland County Tragedy
Unconfirmed reports say that two men hunting deer in Bayield and Douglas counties were killed yesterday by array bullets. There are more than 8,500 hunters in Ashland County and casualties are expected to rise.
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Ashland
Wis
Bayield
Douglas
Ashland County
Contested Walking Race Proves Exhausting Night
Pittsburg crowd watches a fatigue filled walking contest as contestants stumble on the sawdust track. Cravannah, who had completed 200 titles before midnight, pressed on despite severe fatigue and lack of sleep, leading the race as others faltered.
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Pittsburg
Wwere
Funa Fia
Crvannvgh
General Torres in Mexican field for Yaqui battle
Guaymas dispatches say General Torres who crushed the Yaqui revolt last year has left Mexico City for the field. He holds a mountain stronghold and awaits an Indian breakout. A battle is expected soon.
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Tucson
Arts
Guay'mas
Torres
Mexico
Canton Massillon Electric Railway seeks Massillon franchise
The Canton and Massillon Electric Railway Co applied to Massillon city council for a franchise to extend streetcar service. The measure was laid on the table amid speculation the move relates to negotiations between the Everett Moore syndicate and Canton interests to purchase the Canton Massillon lines. Details remain quiet as talks continue.
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Canton & Minaillon Electric Railway Co
Council of
Wall Crushes Clarkburg Woolen Mill Manager to Death
Lloyd Reed, manager at the Clarkburg woolen mill, was killed when a wall collapsed at 2 am after a fire the prior night. The incident destroyed most of the plant, with about 40 000 dollars in damage. adjoining buildings saved 50 000 dollars worth of finished goods. Reed was inspecting pipes after the fire when the wall fell, trapping him. a bystander was seriously injured.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Lloyd Reed
Reed
Milly
Cruahing
Samt
Tre
Crash at East Mill Street Crashes Telegraph Pole
A car on East Mill Street Wedneday morning crashed into a telegraph pole near the railroad crossing. The driver was thrown from the vehicle but escaped serious injuries. emergency crews and police responded and the derailed line was temporarily disrupted.
Retired General Merriam Closes Washington Career
General H. C. Merriam, who served as a volunteer through the Civil War and rose to brigadier general, has been placed on the army retired list effective November 19. An application for reposition is noted, with Merriam’s long service highlighted as a Civil War veteran and senior brigadier general since 1807.
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Washington
Merriam
Mereriam
On the Eve of Wedding at Logansport Jud. Nov 18
Elmer Montgomery aged 27 died by self destruction at his home ten miles north of town. He was to wed Mike Hdith Thomas yesterday evening. No official cause or fault was assigned for his actions or his plans.
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Logansport
Jud
Elmer Montgomery
Montgomery
Mike Hdith Thomas
Consolidation plan links seven rail systems into holding company
In New York on November 18 plans for a holding company consolidating seven western railway systems were presented to directors. The 47,000 miles of track span Union Pacific Southern Pacific Northern Pacific Great Northern Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Chicago Burlington Quincy and Chicago Northwestern with a combined capital of 1 042 000 000. The settlement envisions a holding company with a 5 percent bonus to control the Northern Pacific, uniting roads into a mutual community of interests amid Wall Street strife since May.
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New York
Spl
Western Railway
Harriman, Hill and Morgan
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago & Northwestern
Oil prospect hopes in south region strike possible
H. D. Van Campen says he will return and drill in the vicinity with five tents, aiming for an oil strike. He departs soon for Kentucky and Tenma to pursue wells, still convinced oil can be found locally in generous quantities despite low expectations for Kittman.
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H. D. van Campen
Vanampen
Kentucky
Tenmasee
van Campen
Kittman
Four Tramps Missing After Fire Destroys Box Cars
Four tramps feared dead after a fire destroyed 20 empty box cars on the Southern railroad tracks near Altd Sita, Missouri. Search efforts continued with no trace of the men found so far.
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Louis
Rpl
Southern
Altd Sita
One Dead in Cleveland Block Fire Disaster
A November Cleveland blaze destroyed the N. C. Stone block, killing Miss Mary E. Grahem and injuring at least a dozen others. The fire started near an elevator shaft, trapping residents who jumped or fell from third to fourth stories. Total losses reach about 175000 with jewels worth 25000 reportedly destroyed. several injured are listed with names and addresses.
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Cleveland
Botton
Wolden
Mise
Mary
Grahit
Mary E. Gralem
Melrose
Ave
Farrell Buglish
Aiise Graham
Mary Stratton
R. J. Reichert
J. B. Henderann
Bernard Hughes
Kate Mulcahy
Morliuan
Harry Rosenfleidher
Harry Simons
Howe
Burkehardt
Frank Dowd
N. O. Stone & Co
Amatine Bros
Meier
Steek
N. C
Arustine Era
Mary Graham
Akron man Pardee eyed for Senate return
In the discussion of possible Senate reorganization, Akron's Pretty Pardee, former Sergeant at Arms, is named as a candidate for another term. The piece notes he was accused of spending time as a political appointee two years ago, and cites a large amount of "red ink" tied to a Toll property as evidence of his industrious official activity.
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Senate
Columbus Citigen
Akron
Pardee
Toll
Street Cars Tied Up After Car Breaks Down
A motor break in a car on the Test Market Street line Tuesday afternoon slowed traffic briefly. Pedestrians watched a string of street cars grinding to a halt and then resume service after a short delay.
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Test Market St
Baptized In Running Stream Near Thorton Ends in Drowning Near Miss
Minnie Coddington, living near Thorton Indiana, was baptized in a running stream when pulled underwater by a current. Neighbors and a local physician worked to revive her over two hours. She remains in danger, with the extent of injuries unclear.
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Thorton
Ind
Minnie Coddington
Tie City
Elurch
Boyerawin
Daneer
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