Battle in Nebraska sparks debate over county option and tax issues
W J Bryan delivers a broad statement on Nebraska politics. He backs county option while urging public referendum and questions Gov Shallenberger's choice not to call a special session. He argues a party platform should declare pro or con county option before primaries. The piece also critiques Aldrich Taft led tax moves and cites Senator Clapp on income tax. Two state conventions weigh tariff policy and consumer pricing.
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W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Shallenberger
Bryan
Herald
Senate
House
Aldrich
Taft
Boss Aldrich
Congress
Clapp
Pennsylvania Republne
Ohio
Washington Letter on Tax System and Inheritance Debate
Washington Letter critiques Congress for not enacting income or inheritance taxes. It argues tariffs burden workers more than millionaires and assigns fault to President Taft for the Payne Aldrich bill gaps. The piece highlights global tax contrasts and calls for reform.
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Washington
Congress
Taft
Payne Aldrich
Lincoln Letter Praises State Institutions Under Shallenberger
Special correspondence notes tax payer interest in state institutions and lauds Governor Shallenberger for reduced payrolls from 533 in 1908 to 463 in 1916 while expanding services. It discusses nonpartisan views on county option, defends the governor against liquor-interest charges, and announces Rev. J. F. Roach to join the State Normal School board starting September 1.
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Lincoln
Nebr
Shallenberger
Sheldon
Schallenberger
F Roach
State Normal School Board
H. M. Childs
York
Herald Office Carbon Paper and Ribbons Ad
Local advertisement for carbon paper and typewriter ribbons from Carter's Ideal linea and Revilo brand. Includes city price quotes and a guarantee offer.
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Herald Office
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