Debate Over Income Tax as a Fair Revenue Source
A broad editorial symposium argues the income tax will be the era’s most popular reform. Supporters call it fair, less oppressive than tariffs, and a correction to wealth concentrated in the hands of a few. Critics warn of class legislation and evasion risks, urging penalties and strict collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hudson
Co. A. Hallam
Europe
United States
F. G. Garfield
Britain
Stobert Peel
England
Ilinois
Chicago Tribune
L. F. Thompson
Brooklyn
Mich
T. W. O'Conner
Elgin
Wilson
Pretty Wedding Ties North and McLeod in Quiet Home Ceremony
Last Thursday evening Miss Ida North wed Mr. Harry S. McLeod in a pretty home wedding attended by close relatives. Rev. C. A. Wade officiated under a floral canopy with the Methodist Episcopal ritual. The couple, dressed in white, left for Frankfort aboard the Clover Leaf train after a fine supper and hearty congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida
Jacob North
Harry S. McLeod
C. A. Wade
Frankfort
BaNek
Washington Park Finds New Life With Local Improvements
South Bluffton residents have funded shade trees, a fence, and a band stand in Washington Park donated by J W Townley. City caretaking continues as concerts and picnics are planned, making the park a pleasant summer resort within town limits.
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South Bluffton
Washington Park
J. W. Townley
Senators Targeted in Bribe Attempts Reported in 1904
Washington dispatch details an alleged scheme to pay U S Senators to oppose tariff legislation. Buttz claimed a syndicate would spend 1 000 600 to defeat the bill, offering Hunton 25 000 and Kyle 14 000 to vote against it. The episode ties broader push for retrenchment and measures shaping policy in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Buttz
South Carolina
Hunton
Virginia
Kyle
South Dakota
Senate
Hoke Smith
Atlanta
Congress
Crisp
Georgia
Beavers
Capitol
Brazil
Cleveland
Great Britain
Gresham
Bering Sea
Uncle Sam
Representative Hatch
Missouri
Hopkins
Illinois
Lawmaking bill trims salaries and costs this year
The House Appropriations Committee completed a measure reducing official salaries by 558 positions from last year and cutting $766,193 in total. The report notes the large savings amid overall fiscal restraint while mentioning Coxey’s tramps and new aid arriving from Missouri and Colorado.
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House Committee On Appropriations
Coxey
Bladensburg
Washington
Missouri
Colorado
Twelfth Annual Bluffton High Commencement Address Tomorrow
Bluffton High School holds its Twelfth Annual Commencement at Sixbey’s Opera House on Friday evening with a class of eleven graduates. Dr Judson of Chicago University will deliver the address Tomorrow, followed by diplomas, music by the Dailey orchestra, and benediction.
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Sixbey's Opera House
Opera House
Judson
Chicago University
Sousa
C. A. Wade
Circuit Court results show numerous indictments and dismissals
Grand jury drew five jurors for Isaac Routh murder case and twenty for Routh trial. Multiple cases disposed with dismissals, cost awards, judgments, and foreclosures. notable entries include Etna Life Insurance foreclosure of $615.91 and receiver appointment, several quiet title judgments, and fines for highway obstruction.
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Wilson Hudson
Jackson Township
Robert C. Reynolds
Harrison Township
William Odel
Nottingham Township
Harvey Risley
Martin Heckley
Jefferson Township
State of Indiana
Isaac Routh
Routh
John Shaffer
Union Tp
Samuel F. Williams
Jackson Tp
William Lee
Frank P. Risley
Chester Sylvester Lounsbury
Jackson
Perry Kilander
Willett Sweeney
Lancaster
William Dickey
Rockcreek
Nathan R. Croasdale
Liberty
Thomas J. Mercer
John Izlock
Jefferson
Warren S. Haecker
Nottington
Edward Decker
James D. Goodin
Chester
Robert G. Rogers
Charles Klingle
James Sappington
Union
Martin Motz
Marion Gerton
William McDowell
Harrison
Lewis C Abshire
Carrie O Reed
Oliver Reed
Frank S Smith
Marion B Stultz
Harrison Fosnaugh
Samuel Sarg
Ada May Woods
John Studabaker
Lewis Herman
Altha Hatfield
Christian Brody
George DeWald
RL McFadden
Warren McBride
Jacob Jones
Clain
Henry Shhulz
Thomas Archbold
Gable & Winters
David M Bailey
Memorial Day Observance Plans by Lew Dailey Post No 33
Memorial program details outline the G A R order of exercises for Memorial Day 1894. Services include a sermon by Rev Hawk at Sixbey operahouse at 2 p m, with marches from Post Hall at 1 p m. Processions form at the court house, proceed to old and Fairview cemeteries, then return for cenotaph and orations by Wade and others. Admission 10 cents. City aims to keep smallpox out. officials urge support and patience.
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Committee On
Lew DaiLey
Dep
Ind
Sixbey’s Opera House
Hawk
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Vore
R. O. P. Koontz
Adg
Order OF Marcil
Old Cemetery
Court House
Main Street
Fairview Cemetery
Sixbey’s Hall
Rev. Wade
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Bluffton High School
Nehlepegrell
Dr. Judson
Bennett
Irene
W. P. Burris
Prendecille
G. H. Souder
Dailey Orchestra
Jacob Sourer
Ontario
Cal
China
Terre Haute
Srd
James Godsey
Curtis Samuel
D.W. Samuel
Middletown
Curtis
Samuel
Wurra Republican
Circuit Court
Studabaker, Sale & Co
Wint Merriman
Jacob Kreps
George W Kreps
Chas Buckner
John Stotlar
H Brown & Son
Martha Porter
Lewis Grames
John I. Fagler
John W Rinear
George F Rinear
Nathaniel Greenfield
Edward K Rexroth
Charles L Landfair
Hon
E. L. Watson
State
Chas. Wickersham
James Mclain
Frank White
John S Postal
Heroes
Market Street
Cornet
Bluffton Light Guards
Knights of Pythias
Knights Templar
Woman’s Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
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