This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1895
Page
5
Crowded courtroom witnesses Supreme Court’s division on the 1894 income tax law. Justices split over rents and state municipal bonds taxation, with majority upholding limits and the decree reversing lower court. Treasury expects revenue cut about half, guiding adjustments across internal revenue forms.
Washington April 8 The President was informed of the Supreme Court ruling on income tax and summoned Secretary Carlisle to the executive mansion for discussions. Attorney General Olney said the government would not seek a rehearing and would adjust collectors to the law as decided. Officials at the Treasury met to review the ruling and adapt machinery accordingly, while expressing hope the court’s view on rents might be reconsidered in another form.
Internal Revenue Collector Donovan stated he will continue tax collection despite a court ruling. He said many returns assume all incomes are taxable and noted real estate and bonds income will be excluded, reducing taxable individuals and revenue. Corporations, he added, are unlikely to be affected and payments remain due by July 1.
The Children’s Health Fund organized last summer sent many needy children to country and seashore retreats for a week. This winter provided money, food, clothing and medical care to many who might have died. This summer the fund will expand relief efforts and invites donations to 8 Exchange Place Boston.
The Giornale reports the engagement of the Prince of Naples to Princess Alexandra of Saxe Coburg, announced in Rome on April 8.
The legislature held lively sessions with fights over child life insurance bans under 10 years and the Boston Lynn Beverly Street Railway proposal. Debates covered transfer checks, flagmen at crossings, and a Boston Lynn Beverly rail line from Quincy Market to Lynn with power by electricity, alongside salary issues for fire marshal clerks and Nantucket Muskeget Island land seizure questions.
India silks are offered at low prices on bargain counters. Dark India silks with tiny stripes or figures offer serviceable everyday wear, while newer silks imitate Japanese patterns with all over figures. A sample gown features a plain serge skirt at 98 cents and a striped silk waist with chiffon folds.
The Board of Fire Commissioners ordered district chiefs to stop loitering on streets and talking with citizens while traveling to meals. A Post visit to six stations shows strong esprit de corps, with mixed views on the rule and a failed one day in seven leave bill. Colonel Russell defends discipline and explains average leave totals.
Luther O. Crocker of Braintree dies at 66. A native of Dedham, he invented the conductors' ticket punch first used on the Old Colony railroad in 185. He is survived by a widow and two daughters.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.