War Revenue Bill Implements New Taxes Across the Nation
The war revenue bill signed by President McKinley has gone into effect in part, with immediate taxes on beer, tobacco, cigars, checks, bonds, and legacies. Full provisions take effect July 1, targeting bankers, theaters, circuses, tobacco firms, insurance, stock transfers, telegraph messages and more to raise about one billion dollars for war expenses through December 31, 1898.
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McKinley
United States Revenue Department
Congress
Earen
Treasury
Resume of Revenue Bill Increases Taxes On Alcohol Tobacco
The war revenue bill raises taxes with an alcohol tax of 2 per barrel on ale and similar fermented drinks. An import duty of 10 cents per pound applies to tobacco products and snuff. Cigars are taxed at 3.60 per 1000 pounds, with additional duties noted.
Tax provisions outline broad new state levies
The article details wide ranging taxes including a complex per cent tax on various goods such as ice at 5 cents or less and rising brackets, perfume and cosmetics taxed similarly, chewing gum charged per dollar value, wines taxed by bottle size, seat and berth taxes on rail cars, a $10,000 threshold inheritance tax, and a 0.25 percent annual excise on petroleum or sugar refiners with receipts over a set amount. It notes fines and imprisonment for evaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Custom House
Express Company
Beer Tax Sways Boston Markets And Beverages
Boston business leaders discuss the new revenue bill and its impact on trade. Brewers say retailers will bear the tax as prices rise and glassware costs grow, with keg and bottle beer prices up and a larger revenue stamp outlay for breweries. The Massachusetts district anticipates 6 to 8 million dollars in revenue.
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Boston
Internal Revenue
James D. Gill
Gill
Massachusetts
New York
Tea Tax Sparks Debate Over Price and Quality
W North of the Oriental Tea Company says the 10 cent per pound tea tax will not affect current stock but will push consumer prices up or force lower grades. Angus Mackintosh of Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company warns the tax may end cheap tea, as higher costs pass through and suppliers lower prices to exporters. He predicts gradual price increases with no immediate 10 cent per pound charge to customers.
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Caleb Chase
Chase & Sanborn
W. North
The
Oriental Tea Company
New York
Angus Mackintosh
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Smoker taxed tobacco prices sparking dealer concerns
Retail and wholesale tobacconists report the 60 cent per 1000 cigars tax rise. Ferdinand Abrahams of Court street says manufacturers bear the cost, cigars shrink in size, and smokers will seek cheaper products. He notes plug and packaged tobaccos will be cut into smaller portions. Dealers have 30 days to stock and report to revenue collectors.
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Ferdinand Abrahams
Court Street
Tea Tax On Tea Tax On 10 Cents A Pound At Port Arrival
Washington June 14 Treasury officials prepare circulars to carry war revenue act provisions to customs and internal revenue collectors. The tea tax now 10 cents a pound applies to teas arriving at port after midnight Monday June 18, 1908.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Customs
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Bureau
the Treasury
Department
Breweries Raise Beer Price in Portsmouth
Three large Portsmouth breweries increased beer price by one dollar per barrel to cover the war tax, announced June 14.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Dr Long Not Installed At North Cambridge Church
The Rev William J Long a Ph D was set for installation as pastor at North Avenue Congregational Church in North Cambridge but an examination by the Boston area Congregational ministers council yielded a unfavorable report. Believed more Universalist than Congregationalist, the installation was deferred. The congregation debated withdrawal from the conference though some planned to accept Long anyway. Long graduates include Andover and Harvard.
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William J. Long
North Avenue
North
Cambridge
Long
Council of Congregational Ministers of
Boston
Vicinity
Dr. Long
Andover
Harvard
Leiter's Father Drawn Into Son's Wheat Collapse
New York June 14 Justice Daly orders an attachment on Joseph Leiter's Chicago wheat venture for 793,925 dollars in favor of grain dealers Lohrke Callaghan and Knight. Leiter's fortunes collapse after a year in the market while his father Levi Z Leiter is reported to have lost millions. The elder Leiter withdrew support as the deal soured and plans to salvage cash wheat holdings are discussed with Armour and others.
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New York
Justice Daly
Supreme Court
Joseph Leiter
Chicago
Otto E. Lohrke
William P. Callaghan
William Knight
Leiter
Europe
Lester
P. D. Armour
Northwest Points
Counselman
Daly
G. B. French
Joseph
French
Joe Leiter
Joe
Armour
Disposals of Futures and Grain Interests Rumors
The speaker reports futures holdings have been disposed of and relays gossip about alleged treacherous conduct by Northwestern grain interests. They state no personal complaints or charges against business associates and provide no further comment on the subject.
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Northwestern
Causes of Leiter's Defeat in Grain Speculation
Grain expert Edgerton R. Williams says Leiter's collapse was not due to a personal conspiracy but to market conditions. Analysis notes wide gaps between cash and futures prices, and between Chicago and Liverpool July wheat, which eroded confidence in a large bull move. Chamber of Commerce members view the fall as beneficial, deterring similar ventures, while brokers note Leiter's enormous holding and eventual financial strain from a government crop report indicating 650 million bushels.
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Edgerton R. Williams
Paine, Webber & Co
Leiter
Mr. Williams
Chicago
Liverpool
Chamber of Commerce
W. O. Blaney
E. C. Hodges & Co
Roxbury Man Shoots Self on Springfield Train
A. E. Barron, 50, of Roxbury, shot himself on a train arriving in Springfield at 4:40 am yesterday and died shortly after. Police say despondency from ill health likely caused the act. letters found in his pockets include one from his wife mildly criticizing him but urging cheer and self care.
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A. E. Barron
Roxbury
Springfield
Marietta Gunboat Run Matched Oregon To Santiago
The Marietta under Captain Symonds completed a long voyage from San Jose Guatemala to Rio de Janeiro with the Oregon, maintaining contract horsepower without repairs. Upon arrival, authorities noted the vessel could have sailed again at once if needed, after roughly twelve thousand miles of journey.
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Washington
Oregon
San Francisco
South America
Sampson
Santiago
Marietta
Symonds
Navy Department
Punta Arenas
Rio de Janeiro
San Jose
Guatemala
Fireworks Promotions Highlight Patriotic Spirit and Flags
The Union Fireworks Company touts large box collections at wholesale and retail outlets on Hawley street Washington street and Earl street. Fine 5 by 9 flags on heavy 10 foot poles cost 2.75 each. These offers aim to appeal to patriotic patrons with unmatched deals this year.
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America
Union Fireworks Company
Hawley Street
Washington Street
Earl Street
Regatta Plans Aided by Boston Clubs Angle to City Aid
The Metropolitan Amateur Rowing Association schedules its June 17 regatta without city funding after Mayor Quincy declines an appropriation. The N E A R A faces scrutiny as Buckley and others defend the M A R A while awaiting the mayor’s reconsideration. Entries include novice singles to senior eight oared shells with 8 events and a full officials list.
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Metropolitan Amateur Rowing Association
Quincy
Buckley
New England Amateur Rowing Association
Sidney West
Millstream B. G
A. Hurley
Weld Boat Club
Weld B. G
R. C. Bohling
B. C. Brainerd
H. Gray
R. Swaim
H. Warnwell
J. Shepard
W. Sleeper
N. W. Stevenson, Jr
Singere
William O'Leary
Riverside
B. ‘ Pope
Blatcheford Avells
Weld B. C
P. A. En Jr
Bradford B. C
C. Blakie
Weld Ae
Weld
W. S. Shuebruk
V. Thanisch
Eb.’ B.’ Roberts
W. C. Jackson
Clu
P. Usher
Harry Lifford
P. Griffin
Joan Twomey
Thomas Roche
James Maher
Joseph Kenney
H. Sullivan
John French
P. Sullivan
J. Murphy
Harry Hanna
Nichios. Weld B. C
M. Y Fepie Riverside B. C
E. Pope
B. A
Millstream RB. C
Pr. L. Murtha
Bow
W. L. Andrewski
W. Dr
C. H. McDuffie
FE. A. Boardman
H. A. Wadleigh
GC. H. Morrill
C. S. Butler
G. O. Clarke
Albert Geiger, Jr
Bon
A. W. Stevens
Courtenay Guild
R. W
RB. A. A
J. Frank Facey
Riverside B. C
J. F. Smith
Shawmut B. C
Harry F. Adams
Union RB
James J. Brogan
T. T. Finneham
Shawmuts
H. J. Riley
Wen Enda
Thomas Sheridan
Bradford Bc
John Graham
Rush of Applicants for Enlistment to Ninth Regiment
Over 200 young men gathered at the East Armory as Major Grady and Major O Connor recruited for two Ninth Regiment battalions. Names were enrolled while medical exams were being prepared. Captain T F Clark also fielded applicants for the U S volunteer signal corps at the armory, with daily enrollments planned until about sixty men are registered.
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East Armory
P. J. Grady
M. J. O'Connor
Ninth Regiment
T. F. Clark
United States Volunteer Signal Corps
Detective Identifies Eddie Funke in New York Robbery Case
Police Inspector Morrissey traced and positively identified Edward Walsh known as Eddie Funke in New York. He will return to take charge of the prisoners who will be tried here for robbery.
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Morrissey
New York
Edward Walsh
Eddie” Funke
Flag Raising at Charlestown Sewer Yard Honors Veterans
Tuesday noon event at the Rutherford avenue sewer yard in Charlestown featured John Welsh hoisting Old Glory. Sen Shaw and Rep Twomey spoke in tribute to foremen J Owens and another foreman. The Tam Man Quartet sang patriotic songs, followed by a collation.
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Rutherford Avenue
Charlestown
John Welsh
Senate Shaw
Representative Twomey
Foreman J. Owens
Foreman ‘Ons
Tamman
Charles Jacobs
Joseph Reed
Daniel Barry
Augustines. Quinn
Flag Raising Planned by Washington Market Leaders Tonight
At 8 o'clock this evening market men on Washington market Lenox and Washington streets will unfurl a large banner. Ex Speaker Charles J Noye will preside with Harrison Atwo and other notable men delivering addresses. Thomas E Clifford with a band will perform patriotic selections.
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Washington Market
Lenox
Washington Streets
Charles J. Noye
Harrison
Thomas E. Clifford
Double flag raisings at Rutherford avenues Charlestown
Boston Ice Gamp employees raised two flags last evening. The first flag measured 16 by 9 feet and was unfurled at 460 Rutherford Avenue with about 1000 people in attendance. The Charlestown Cadet Band and a trio of singers performed as Alderman B Presho Colonel W H Oakes and Captain William Stover spoke. The Boston Ice Company later raised a second flag at 234 Rutherford Avenue with the same band and speakers. the flag measured 2 by 12 feet.
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Boston Ice Gampany
Rutherford Avenue
Charlestown
Fred Irving Kesne
Amon
Alderman B . Presho
W. H. Oakes
William Stover
H. Bright
Boston
Ee Company
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Perry Lee Downs
Phil Davis
Blue and Gray Legion
Downs
New England
James Crow
H.B. Kirk & GO
Fulton Street
Broadway
27Th St
N. Y
Congregational Council
Last Chance
Mr. Leiter
Peavy
Pillsbury
Duluth
Minneapolis
Seaboard
Henry J. Carter
Board of Police
Medical Times and Hospital Gazette
Beecham
Clark
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