New Stamp Tax Law Changes Take Effect July First
The new revenue law imposes sweeping revisions to stamp taxes. By July 1 stamps will not be required on telegraph or telephone messages and many financial instruments while other taxes on beer tobacco and theater admissions are reduced. Bank checks with 2-cent stamps must be redeemed and questions remain about returning stamped checks. The revenue bureau forecasts a substantial revenue drop and clarifies redemption rules while noting administrative challenges ahead for stamped instruments and imprinted labels.
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Revenue Bureau
Express
the Treasury
Internal Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury
Bureau
Hiw
Treasury of Evil
Lusturanes Life
Fidelity
United States
Legreses
Gylers
eXpreas
Changes in Taxes and Fees for Various Commodities and Activities
The internal revenue bureau outlines a broad list of taxes and fees on bank checks coins bills of lading export bonds deposits documents and many business activities. It also details modifications effective April 1 101 with rate updates for cigarettes beer cigars tobacco and related trades plus exemptions and new classifications for brokers dealers and public exhibitions.
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Ote
Meukers
Custom House
Sia
du Furce
Illinois Breaks Record With Fast Battleship Ullinois Trial
The Ullinois ran a record speed of TS knots on its Cape Ann trial, touted as the fastest in its class. Other ships like the Alabama and Wisconsin reportedly posted 17.12 knots on the Pacific coast. This section also notes birth rates in New England cities, a promotion for Vice Admiral Sir Edward Seymour, Siam appointing a minister, and several educational and political items.
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Ullinois
Cape Ann
Hlauis
Alabama
Wisconsin
Pacific
Von Waldersee Recall Reported by German Government
State Department in Washington received a German notice that Field Marshal Count von Waldersee, on duty in China as commander of allied forces, would be recalled. Officials expect this move to accompany a large German contingent’s withdrawal and note no American candidate to replace him.
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State Department
Washington
Pertin
Count von Waldersy
China
N&king
Count von Waldersee
Waldersee
Germany
Count von Walderseee
United States
Vessel to Sail 1000 Teachers for Philippine Education
Secretary Root and Col. Edwards plan a San Francisco departure of a vessel carrying 1,000 teachers to the Philippines. Applicants must be graduates, experienced, physically sound, and willing to serve three years, with a salary of 75 dollars monthly plus travel expenses.
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Philippines
Root
Col. Edwards
Insular Bureau
The
War Department
San Francisco
Philippine Commission
Insular
General Superintendent of Education For
Nust
United States
Justice Brewer Weds Emma Mott in Quiet Burlington Ceremony
Associate United States Justice Brow n vto Aliss Emma Mina Matt married Thursday in Burlington Vermont in a restrained ceremony drawing notable interest from official circles. Miss Mott, daughter of Dr. Eunice M. Mott of Chatesugay New York, had long ties to the capital and taught in a Washington school before her marriage.
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Higheest Pench
Land United
Misa Matt
United States
Justice Brown Vto Aliss
Emma Mina Matt
Justice Brewer
Burlington
Kansas Poultry Association Reports Export Volume
A Kansas poultry group estimates that the state ships about 38,000 birds overseas each year, reflecting strong international demand for Kansas poultry.
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Kansas Poultry Association
Kansas
Victory for Mrs. Eddy in Famous Christian Science Libel Suit
The defense wins as the jury is dismissed without verdict on damages after the judge halts the case. The Boston libel suit against Mrs. Eddy by Mrs. Woodbury dissolves amid questions whether a quotation about Revelation refers to the plaintiff. The proceedings spark Bible study rather than clarifying personalities of the two women.
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Eddy
Revelassio
Edy
Amy
Mrs. Woodbury
Christian Svientigta
Mrs. Eddy
St. Joohn
John
War tax changes take effect July 1 listing many papers and instruments
The Revenue Law changes become effective on July 1 and many documents will no longer require stamping. Bank checks drafts certificates of deposit and other items lose stamps while tax per item remains for others. Also notes on unrelated events appear, including strikes and a violent incident.
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Mathers
Amd
Corthibentes
Stuck
Cuban constitutional convention adopts Platt amendment
The Cuban Constitutional Convention voted 16 to 11 to adopt provisions of the Platt amendment. Washington hails the move and expects swift U S troop withdrawal once a stable Cuban government is in place, with independence possible by autumn. The vote followed debate among Radicals and Conservatives about U S influence and future governance.
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Havana
Anc
Gustias
Congress
Treaty of Parie
Tite Pt
Trots
Accunkas
Cuba
Ius
United States
Dsisa
McKinney
Washington
Efficer
News From Our Colonies Apple Fowl and Philippine Strife
A critical look at colonial fruits and governance in the Philippines contrasts American apples with local produce. The piece laments transport spoilage, hunger among soldiers, and harsh conditions in Porte Rican farms, urging Anglo-Saxon energy and immigration to spur development.
Explosion Traps Miners at Port Royal Pa Pit
In Port Royal Pennsylvania at the No 2 mine of the Pittsburg Coal Company an explosion entombed seventeen men including Mine Superintendent McCune and miner Allison. Rescue attempts failed as three blasts marked the early hours with a deadly release of black damp preventing further search.
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Peamartvania
Pitsburg Coal Company
Port Royal
McCune
Wy OB. Alison
Allison
William McCune
WANTS NO THIRD TERM Emphatic White House Clarification
President states publicly he will not be a candidate for a third term. He notes grave questions before the administration and the country, rejects domination or any third term, and vows to serve a second term and return to private citizenship.
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HoNintey
White House
Washington
Jury Convicts Unger and Brown in Insurance Fraud Case
A Chicago jury found Dr. August M. Unger and FP. Wayland Brown guilty of conspiring with Marie A. Defenbach to fraudulently insure life policies on Miss Defenbach. The verdict set an indeterminate sentence of one to five years. The panel was unanimous, with only two ballots cast and a brief jury deliberation.
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Chicago
Dr. Unger
F. Wastland Brown
August M. Unger
Wayland Brown
Marie A. Defenbach
Miss Defenbach
Unger
Brown
Northwestern road pamphlet cites fare and wage shifts
The article notes a pamphlet from the Northwestern road and reports that Chicago road officers will not treat certain mobile assets as baggage. It mentions wage readjustments in Chicago area shops and new railway fare rates applying through Michigan after recent court decisions, with other roads issuing similar notices.
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Tourtes
Bean
Chicago
Michigan
Brosserindees
Mbieha
Thisiury
Lake Shore
Michigan Wall
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