Tax dodging in Texas and New Mexico in 1905 06
A San Antonio Express excerpt cites Charles B. Anderson from Texas tax rolls showing widespread underreporting of cash and bank balances among state officials and major cities. It notes senators and representatives with minimal taxed income, low land appraisals, and vast disparities in renditions across Dallas Houston and other counties in 1905.
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New Mexico
Albuquerque
Texas
The
San Antonio Express
Charles B. Anderson
Mate Comptroller's Office
Anderson
House of Representatives
Comptroller
Washington
Galveston
United States
Houston
Dallas
Collin County
Grayson County
Montague County
Travis
Capital's bad argument on railroads and small stockholders
The Wall Street Summary critiques railway control by rich capitalists, arguing small holders own vastly more securities overall. It cites J P Morgan influenced deals that enriched few while diluting public stock values and raising tariffs. It also notes Albuquerque reform talk and competing Western railroad plans impacting regional growth.
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Capital
Wall Street
J. P Morgan
Harriman
Chicago & Alton
Democratic platform as laid down by New York World
The Albany Argus and New York World debated a proposed Democratic platform. It includes state rights, opposition to federal encroachment, calls for centralized government to regulate interstate business, gold standard, and municipal to national ownership of utilities. It denounces Roosevelt and praises senators who supported him in key votes.
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Albany Argus
Democratic Party
United State
Theodore Roosevelt
The
United
Congress
Roosevelt
the Argus
New York World
Train Does Not Hesitate at Rahway in Canal Debate
Testimony before the house appropriations committee recounts a train story about Rahway to illustrate firm canal excavation progress at Culebra. A porter’s reply, No, this head train does not even hesitate at Rahway, is cited amid laughter as support for the contract system.
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Stevens
Shanty
House Appropriations Committee
Panama Canal
Culebra
Brownlow
Tennessee
Mtr Shorts
Jenny City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Itran
Dorky
Rahway
Rah
Hahwa
Rail magnates urged to call off their dogs of war
In a recent interview BH Harriman criticizes railroad managers for not engaging the public directly and relying on lawyers. He contends paid counsel have built political machines to push railroad interests, with money and free passes securing power. Voters in Wisconsin Minnesota and elsewhere have begun to sweep out railroad attorneys and demand an end to hostile tactics.
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Gogo Coco
Harriman
Gene Ute
Minnesot
State House
How Much It Costs the People to Live in Cities
New Yorkers pay about $42 per head for city services while Chicago and other cities show higher per capita taxes. The breakdown lists cities like Philadelphia and Schenectady at similar levels, with Houston and Los Angeles near $7 to $10 per person. The average national per capita tax is estimated between $10 and $11, barely below New York’s nine year rise.
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Villadelphia
Chicago
Broadway
Washington
Hetdgeport
Schenectany
Cities
Caphta
Mouston
Tex
Lively
Tame Angeles
Scranton
Seattle
Nash- Ville
Penn
New York
New York Sun
Death from Overjoyed News of Carnegie Reward
Pittsburg, Pa March 29. John Brislin aged 72 inventor of the modern rolling mill machinery died at his home from heart disease triggered by a letter from Andrew Carnegie announcing a long delayed reward for his patents. Brislin once partnered with Antoni Vinnace to patent roll tables that automated beam shaping. The pair sued Carnegie Steel for patent rights. a 1897 ruling was reversed on a technicality. Vinnace died of grief, Brislin lost sight and believed Carnegie would grant justice if he could meet him. A letter from Carnegie reportedly arrived days earlier, heightening Brislin’s joy before his collapse and death.
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Pittsburg
John Brislin
Lile
Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Bristin
Homestead
Antoni Vinnac
Carnegie Steel Company
Buffing
D States District Court
Seal
Steel Company
Federal Court of Appeals
Jude Buffington
Brisin
Vinnae
Vinnee
Hrmin
Telegraphic Markets and Easter Closure Stimulate Trading Talk
New York stocks quotes drift through F J Graft & Co private wires highlighting miners and rail shares. Easter toll disables cotton and grain markets while brokers note arbitration appeals and mixed sentiment across industries. Kansas City and Omaha livestock and grain receipts show steady demand amid fluctuating prices.
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F. J. Graft & Co
New York
Barnett Building
Albuquerque
N. 3
American Sugar Amalgamated Copper
American Car Foundry
American Smelters
Atehi
Anaconda
American Lee
Baltimore and Ohio
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Canadian Pacific
Colorado Fuel
Chicago
Great Western Erie
Calumet
Arizona
Hutte Butte
Shannon
Dominion
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Albuquerque Citizen
Citizen Publishing Company
W. S Sticker
William F Bogan
Faltor
Business Mas
Danny
Js the West
Colorado Springs
Rocky Mountain, St. Louis & Pacitie
Taos Valley
Southwestern
Corona
Dawson Cowl Feld
Colorado & Arizona
Durango
Gila
Meline Joy
Albuquerave
Times
Wien
Minny
Haridsuri
Mabchtay
Raft
Bureda
Hie Youngman Hmenning
Henslig
Temblicas
N. Y. World
York
J. J. Hil
Great Northern
Ggsign
Pacific Investments
Missouri Pacific
Wabash
Mock Island
Frisco
Katy
Burlington
Missouri
Arkanasias
Kansas City
Mark
Omaha
Money Market
Geen Chen
Jade
Opera House
Imperial Laundary
F. H. Strong
McIntosh Hardware CO
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Third Ward
Co-Operative Realty CO
J.B. Elder, Armijo Building
Cleo Kackley
Gno
Marble Ave
Whone
Homer H. Ward
Mur
Victor
Whitson Music CO
Edison
Trinity
Bea
Albuquerque Gas, Electric Light & Power Co
Fourth and
Gold Ave
Amtl Ment AG Cy
Second St
Yankee Doodle
Abell Ant
Columbus Hotel
Clarkville
American Brook
John
Beaven
South First Street
Salt Lake City
Timit Nixty Dave
Rdy
Balling
Pioneer Bakery
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