22 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
1
A badly divided group of senators debates a COP amendment proposing a tax on incomes. The measure aims to redefine taxation categories and close gaps in the current system, with supporters urging revenue clarity and opponents warning of economic impact.
Fragmentary text references Taft administration, Republican Senators facing pressure over income tax, Aldrich faction and Cummins influence, Bacon opposition mentioned. Ambiguous source. outlines political maneuvering and coercion themes in early 20th century fiscal policy.
President Taft reiterates that income tax should be a last resort for revenue. He favors inheritance taxes, excise taxes on dividends, and a modified stamp tax, arguing an income levy would burden and friction the public. He opposes broad income taxation despite congressional Payne Bill discussions.
In Washington on April 21 Special to the Star the Senate tariff conflict pits loyalists against independents. Senator Cummins urges a graduated income tax with exemptions and deductions to fund government while preserving tariff protection, challenging party unity and boosting pressure on independent Republicans.
A city board, dominated by the majority, appoints a committee to probe the police department and to report on creating a secret service bureau. Secretary Patterson resigns to start a private detective agency. Newport Lanford is elected detective sergeant amid civil service debate, and Newport Sanford is chosen for a key post as the shake-up begins.
Tornado struck Cleveland and northern Ohio causing over 1,000,000 in damage and killing six people with at least fifty injured. Names cited include Jasper Oromihwill and Joseph Vessla among several workers, nurses, and bystanders. widespread destruction to buildings, roofs, trees, and utilities followed a two minute gale with 66 mph winds and heavy rain. Details describe collapse at the Cleveland Furngca Company plant and at Stanislaus church, plus extensive damage to schools, factories, and telegraph lines. rescue crews and ambulances were mobilized.
Tallahassee crowds swarm hotels and churches as prohibitionists and antis mobilize for a state wide bill. Texas speaker Nannie Webb Curtis appeals to lawmakers at Trinity church amid emotional reactions from senators and representatives, while crowds pledge support and chatter fills hotel lobbies. The scene remains orderly despite strong rivalry as trains arrive with delegations and activists stay on duty overnight.
Washington April 21 Senate finance committee plans to recommend restoring the Dingley drawback provision instead of the House paragraph. Senator Aldrich said the committee favors the Dingley law in this subject and all members oppose the House provision eliminating the identification clause.
A state law banning the sale of intoxicants on railroad trains was approved and will take effect July 1, 1908. The measure now goes to the Senate for final action.
Governor George Leaven Lilley died at the executive mansion at 6 o clock after four weeks of acute nephritis. Family present included Mrs Lilley and three sons, Frederick John Theodore Lilley, and Mrs John Aamiely, with attending physicians. Funeral planned at Trinity Church Hartford with body to lie in state at the capitol grounds.
New York April 1 William Varragnte chauffeur of the automobile that on March 1 in this city ran down and killed Ingvaerd Trimble son of Hebert Trimble of Cyn Lane Kentucky was today committed to memory fat on the corners jury verdict charging ertmt negligence After the fatal run the driver fled the city but was arrested in Port Arthur Texas
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt reaches Mombasa aboard the Admiral in good health with his party. Crowds gather along the harbor and streets though no demonstrations occur. Weather hampers plans for a two day stay. a special train will take Roosevelt and party to Sir Alfred Peas ranch on the Athi river tomorrow afternoon. The governor and Frederick Jackson host a dinner. Selous joins for a shooting expedition.
Washington April 2 The senate committee on finance today advanced an amendment to the tariff act seeking the establishment of an eight member customs court to hear appeals from the board of arora cere The court will consist of eight members with salaries of 10 006 a year Headquarters will be in New York Dietrich but the court may sit in any of the eight patriots as required Two members will be competent to hear cases while away from headquarters.
A Turkish crisis threaten civil war as factions within the Young Turks quarrel over Abdul Hamid’s fate. The Sultan demands to remain constitutional sovereign with spiritual powers, while the Committee of Union and Progress presses for unconditional submission. Key figures include Husni Pasha and Tewfik Pasha amid negotiations to avert violence and possible foreign intervention.
Georgia forecast notes showers Thursday with likely continuation Friday. Moderate south winds. Local date data missing. Temperature details incomplete but rainfall, deficits, and excess figures largely unspecified in readable text.
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