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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
4
The Barre Daily Times discusses Vermont taxation woes urging a state tax commission with real power to reform abuses. It highlights commissions as a cost burden, praises cutting members, and argues a state body could oversee local and state taxes, benefiting administration. It references Wallingford murder links and other political notes.
Our $18 suits are $12.95 and $15 ones at BLO 95 to keep stock down and credit up. All suits are new or newer, sourced by our New York buyer who delivers fresh styles as soon as they appear in the Metropolis. We buy monthly, many clothiers buy only twice yearly.
Special sale of men s boys and children straw hats some shop worn. About a dozen available today at 15 35 and 65 cents. See them in window. We clean press and repair clothing.
The long tax report argues against double taxation and offsets. It weighs two remedies to curb evils: tax only tangible property or tax all property, including intangible assets. It notes fraud in current assessments, expects relief from repeal of offset laws, and outlines varied commission views on taxing intangibles, mortgages, and foreign securities.
The report critiques tax schemes on intangibles and proposes a uniform rate for tangibles, noting varying state practices from Maryland to Vermont. It discusses constitutional questions, potential losses to the savings bank tax, inheritance tax needs, timber valuation methods, and urges legislative action while noting debt burdens on poorer towns.
Minutes reveal light ordinance concerns at Nelson Street and Trow Avenue, permits granted for sheds and home additions, sidewalk and roof work reviews, and a $516.75 bill from Vermont Telephone and Telegraph under investigation. Building permits issued for multiple properties, library insurance discussed, and tax collection notice issued for Fire District No. 1 with a 90 day payment window.
John D. Spelman of Rutland aims to place the baby independence party of Vermont on the official ballot. State law requires a petition equal to at least one percent of the governor race vote. last election total 70,489. Spelman filed 576 Rutland and 188 Brandon names, says campaign will be lively in western towns for town representation and that the Inde Penitence League is strong in Rutland, Brw nton and Burlington. Local editors express mixed views on the party’s strength, predicting Republican success in September.
The funeral was held at St Sylvester's church in Graniteville with Rev Fr Tourconte officiating. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery at Marre. Attendees included Brunt A Laine Randall McDonald Peter Lussi Wim Randel McDonald Peter Lusi Win Duby Frank Morris and Philip Matott. A funeral tribute was described as moony and handsome. William Jackson, a Buffalo Bill cowboy, was kicked by a broncho at Putland, breaking ribs.
The column compiles humorous snippets from multiple papers. It includes playful exchanges about unrequited love and social mishaps, a widow seeking alimony, a burglar confusion, a light note on bad habits, and a rural stance on progress with a Missouri mule as a centerpiece.
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