State Leagues Annual Banquet Highlights Tax Debate
The Massachusetts Single Tax League hosts a dinner at the Hotel Vendome where speakers including Thomas G. Shearman and Colonel A. A. Pope advocate local option and fair uniform taxation. Speakers oppose personal property taxes while praising Henry George and land value concepts.
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Fillebrown
A. A. Pope
Henry George
C. B. Fillebrown
Massachusetts
Single Tax League
Hotel Vendome
Thomas G. Shearman
New York
George IE. Smith
Senate
Charles F. Sargent
Charles A. Dea
Robert Luce
Albert B. Root
James A. Litchfield
Sparky F. Sullivan
Guilford Y P. Heath
John F. Prindle
Legislative Joint Committee On Taxation
Charles T. Witt
James H. Mellen
Samuel Cole
Charles H. Adams
Daniel V. McIsaac
Joint
Ways and Means
William B. Durant
Joseph E. Wood
Boston
Ashfield
Tyringham
Cummington
Taxation of Personal Property in Rural Areas Debate
In this Ohio California comparison the speaker criticizes heavy tax on intangible personal property. He argues partial enforcement hurts small owners, favors the rich, and endorses a single tax source like rent from land. Colonel Pope opposes exemptions and calls for fair, businesslike tax distribution.
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Massachusetts
Ohio
New York
California
San Francisco
Scott's Emulsion Promises Cough Relief and Strength
The ad warns a cough may deepen into consumption and urges prevention with Scott's Emulsion, a cod liver oil and hypophosphites product. It claims to warm, soothe, strengthen, and save thousands from progression, priced at $1.00 and sold by all druggists.
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Scott
Scott E Bowne
New York
Doctor Claims Pond's Extract Best Among Witch Hazel Products
Dr H W Marsh of Detroit declares in testimonial style that he has tested various Witch Hazel preparations and is thoroughly convinced Pond's Extract is superior for both internal and external use.
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der. Marsh
H. W. Marsh
M. D
Fifth Italian Counterfeiter on Trial in U S Court
Stellaro De Marco of Lynn stands trial before Judge Lowell the fifth Italian counterfeit suspect arrested March 14. Edouard Leonardi testified he bought counterfeit bills on March 4 and 6, placing De Marco in the city and Lynn purchases. De Marco denied related claims as the trial continued through the afternoon with other defendants already convicted.
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Stellaro de Marco
Lynn
United States
Lowell
Edouard Leonardi
Louis Mosca
Leonardi
de Marco
North Street
Italy
America
Messina
Webber Will Contest Opens in East Cambridge Court
In East Cambridge Probate Court Judge McIntire opened the contest over the will of Julia E. Fox Webber widow of Dr George A Webber and daughter of ex Mayor Fox. The will leaves 1000 to Mt Auburn Cemetery for perpetual care and the estate to her husband. Contestants allege mental unsoundness.
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East Cambridge
Julia EE. (Fox) Webber
George al Webber
Cempridge
Fox
McIntire
Dr. Webber
Edgar R. Champlin
Cambridge
Emily Thompson
R. O. Bird
Champlin
Waterfront notes and Harbor trades update
Police tighten penalties for spitting in public places as Captain Eldridge enforces the Board of Health order. Puritan changes ownership to John O Shaw Jr and tows for cruising. it recalls famous America’s Cup history. Steamer Gate City carries 94 aboard including First Maine Artillery soldiers. 19 fishing boats bring 100000 pounds of catch to T Wharf.
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Eldridge
Board of Police
Board of Health
J. Malcolm Forbes
John O. Shaw
England
Gate City
Googins
Savannah
Maine Artillery
Third
Rhode Island Infantry
Maine
W. H. Tukey
Damariscotta
T Wharf
Haddock
Charles W. Parker
Salem
Hodge & Poole
Gloucester
Cape Porpoise
Ceyloin
Dominion Goal Company
Louisburg
C. B
Halifax
N.S
Louisburg Harper
Aladdin
Bergen
Dominion Coal Company
New York
New Orleans
Maria Q. Teel
Frank Mosely
H. Harris & Co
State Street
Providence
Worcester
Portland
Boston Molasses Company
Arcadia
Allan Steamship Company
Covadonga
Montreal
Liverpool
Patrick J. Riley
City Institution
John Howard
Jessie
Suffolk Towboat Company
John Smith
Mosquito
P. B. Rich
William H. Archer
Penobscot
Winterport
Sutton
New Haven
Lucinda Sutton
George M. Grant
James
Boston
Nathaniel P. Doane
Roger Sears
Moama
South America
Betts Bros. & Co
East Boston
Dublin Unity Conference Seeks Parnellite Support
The Trish unity conference opened in Dublin to secure united political action in Ireland amid faction friction. Delegates favored naming a Parnellite as first chairman if they join, while Healy and Dillon leaders questioned the committee, leaving no formal panel formed.
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Dublin
Trish
Ireland
Teddy
T. M. Healy
Parnellites
John Dillon
Edward Blake
Healy
Dilionites
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Mr. George
P. A. Collins
St. Patrick's Day
Brooklyn
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Pope
Connecticut Valley
Cohasset
Colonel Pope
Mr. Shearman
Webber
Adams Express
John L. Graves
Adams Express Company
Fessenden
Superior Court
B. Duzzi
New York City
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