McNeill Majority Tax Plan Opposes Broad Exemptions
The minority report by Special Taxation Commissioner George E McNeill argues against wide tax exemptions. It urges targeting non taxpayers and suggests changes like a broad personal property assessment and a state uniform tax on personal estates. It notes shifts to relieve poll tax and favors an inheritance tax with graduated rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George EB. McNeill
Special Commission On Taxation
Boston
Cambridge
Harvard University
Fall River
McNeill
Bureau of Statistics of Labor
Commonwealth
Pullman Will Distribution Sparks City Speculation
Chicago reports on the unsettled estate of George M Pullman with estimates ranging from 20 to 25 million, while others claim 10 million yearly income. Executors avoid confirming disinheritance of sons George M and Sanger. Possible bequests to the widow, daughter Mrs Frank Lowden, and Chicago University are discussed amid rumors. One daughter Mrs Carolan of San Francisco may receive under 2 million.
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Chicago
George M. Pullman
Pullman
la Salle Street
Lincoln
George M
Sanger Pullman
Frank Lowden
Chicago University
Frank Carolan
San Francisco
Nobility of the Profession of the Law Lecture
The Hon. Edward J. Pheps spoke at Hoston era Law School on the nobility of law. He urged lawyers to be gentlemen and to master fundamental legal principles, saying success comes from blending gentleness with knowledge of eternal law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Phelps
Edward J. Pheps
England
Hostonera Law School
Edward H. Bennett
Phelps
Ehgs
Law School
Paris Tilemaker and Family Die by Charcoal Poisoning
In Choicy Le Roy Paris area a tilemaker Guilloul his wife and four children died by suicide using charcoal fumes citing poverty as the cause. The tragedy highlights harsh conditions facing workers in the region.
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Paris
Guilloul
Choicy-Le-Roy
First Seizure of Hides Under Dingley Law
Special Treasury Agent E. C. Brown seized two carloads of Canadian hides smuggled into the United States. The two cars held 73 packages with 3830 salted hides shipped from Champlain, New York. The seizure marks the first under the Dingley bill and the hides await disposition at the Boston & Maine freight yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Treasury
E. C. Brown
United States
Canada
Boston & Maine
Champlain
N. Y
Rampolla Denies Papal Intervention in Schroeder Case
Cardinal Rampolla authorizes denial of papal intervention in the Schroeder case at Catholic University Washington, stating the matter rests entirely with the bishops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Cardinal Rampolla
Schroeder
Catholic University At Washington
German press salutes royal snub at Darmstadt
Berlin reports fierce German press criticism after the Czar and Czarina refuse to receive the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Baden at Darmstadt following hints they wish to visit. Government bans telegraph commentary, noting the Grand Duchess of Baden is a daughter of Emperor William I.
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Berlin
Baden
Darmstadt
William 1
Trolley Cars Collide in Dense Burlington Fog
In a fog so dense that objects were discerned only a few feet distant two electric cars collided early this morning in Burlington Vermont. Five persons were seriously injured and several others bore marks from flying glass and being tossed about. Both cars were badly wrecked with platforms and aprons displaced, passengers piled in heaps.
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Burlington
Cuban Battle Near Havana Claims Cuban General
Report from Havana says Major Manuel Tapia Ruane and a guerrilla force clashed with Cuban troops between La Chorrera and Managua. Four enemies were killed, including General Adolfo Castillo, whose body was sent to Havana. In Sancti Spiritus, Lt Col Thomas Velasque and his aide-de-camp surrendered to Spanish authorities.
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Havana
Manuel Tapia Ruane
Havanaines
la Chorrera
Managua
Adolfo Castillo
Sancti Spiritus
Santa Clara
Thomas Velasque
Cuban General Castillo Confirmed Killed in Engagement
Havana reports confirm the Cuban leader General Castillo was killed in a clash with Spanish troops. His body was carried to La Chorrera, four miles from the city, and interred there.
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Havana
Castillo
la Chorrera
Harry Lloyd and the single chamber for Boston government
Harry Lloyd argues for a single chamber in Boston to increase public representation and quicker progress. He cites better debate, ward aldermen with local powers, and restoration of voters’ control, opposing current two-board limits and dispassionate governance.
Proposals for a Single Chamber City Government
Mr. Harry Lloyd endorses adopting a single chamber to consolidate the Board of Aldermen and the Common Council. He cites examples in Boston Toronto and other cities, argues it would boost debate and progressive legislation, and asserts mass voter nomination of Aldermen through direct caucus vote.
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Boston
Harvey N. Shepard
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Harry Lloyd
Waltham
Quincy
Holyoke
Chicago
New York
Brooklyn
United States
Toronto
Can
Percicaany
Amon
Navin Bros. clothing on credit in Boston
Advertises credit clothing for men and boys including suits overcoats jackets capes skirts silk waists and watches diamonds. Located at 16 Temple Place near Tremont in Boston with evening hours.
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Temple Place
Tremont
Boston
Union Pacific Foreclosure Sale Adjournment Sought
The Union Pacific reorganization committee reports the Attorney General seeks a court adjournment of foreclosure sales to December 15 to wait for Congress. They will oppose delaying the main line sale and bid the government claim of 12 million dollars if needed. Foreclosures on subsdized Kansas Pacific lines will proceed to complete reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Union Pacific Reorganization Committee
Union Pacific and
Kansas Pacific
Kansas
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Kamsas
Attorney General Seeks Postponement of Union Pacific Foreclosure
Attorney General McKenna has directed Minnesota U S district attorney to petition Judge Sanborn in St Paul to delay the Union Pacific foreclosure sale until December 15. The move aims to allow time for other syndicates to form or for Congress to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKenna
United States District Attorney
Minnesota
Sanborn
United States Circuit Court
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Congress
British column to drive Osman Digna from Atbara River
Despatch from Berber reports General Hunter leading troops to push Osman Digna from the Atbara area. Revenge by the dervishes on the Jaalin tribe is described as brutal with depopulation on the left bank between Berber and Metemmeh. Men were killed and women taken to harems after sending 150 to the Khalifa.
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Cairo
Hunter
Berber
Nile
Osman Digna
Atbara
Metmmeh
Luetgert Murder Trial Likely Trials Across Chicago
In Chicago in October the second trial of Adolph Luetgert, accused of murdering his wife, may begin this week. State's Attorney Deneen indicated the case could be set for Wednesday if the defense does not seek a continuance or bail. Judge selection remains undecided with Judge Horton among those considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Adolph L.luetgert
Deneen
Horton
Boston university janitor found guilty of multiple larcenies
Joel Llewellyn Scott assistant janitor in Boston University theology building found guilty of larceny of clothing from students Arthur Jatson John J Bizholt and rug from George M Towles. A previous acquittal on a watch theft was noted. Officer Gilmore testified ten suits were found in Scott s room and Janitor McLeod vouched for his prior work conduct. He received two months in the House of Correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewellyn Scott
Boston University Theological Department
House of Correction
Municipal Criminal Court
Arthur Jatson
John J. Bizholt
George M. Towles
Scott
Gilmore
Station 3
McLeod
Spain US clash feared as war clouds grow in Europe
English papers predict a likely rupture between Spain and the United States over the Cuban question. A Rome rumor says Italy would aid Spain if war comes. Ambassador Draper’s Rome talks strengthen war scare as Cuba’s fate looms and fears rise of a belligerent collapse of peace.
Spain Silent On Cuban Question As De Lome Denial Echoes
Washington Oct 25 Spain had not sent its reply on the Cuban question by the close of office hours. An authoritative denial was made of a report that Minister Dupuy de Lome threatened to seize American vessels on the high seas if filibustering expeditions continued.
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Washington
Spain
State Department
Dupuy de Lome
Spain Hopes Mediation by Italy Against US Action
Rome reports ambassador Draper met Italian foreign minister Visconti Venosta with rumors of Italy offering Spain mediation to avert war with the United States. Madrid papers note Spain’s navy weaknesses, including the ironclad Pelayo in drydock, while Washington officials expect Spain to claim the US violated international law on filibustering, with US costs cited around two million dollars.
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Rome
United
Spain
Madrid
el Heraldo
Bilbao
Vizcaya
Oquendo
Heraldo
Rodgers
United States
Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial Unveiled in Portsmouth Square
In San Francisco on October 25 an imposing monument honoring Robert Louis Stevenson was revealed in Portsmouth Square. The shaft bears an inscription urging honesty kindness modest spending and keeping friends including oneself with fortitude and delicacy. The design team includes Bruce Porter Willis Polk and Mrs Virgil Williams with sculptor George Piper.
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San Francisco
Robert Louis Stevenson
Portsmouth Square
Stevenson
Bruce Porter
Willis Polk
Virgil ‘Williams
Silverado
George Piper
W C T U Session Gifts and Memorial Solo Highlight Meeting
At a Toronto session of the World Woman's Christian Temperance Union Miss Reed performed a memorial solo with impact. Mr Ramsey donated four banners showing membership gains and gave a $500 check to the World Union if its membership doubles this year. A letter from Lady Henry Somerset expressed regrets over illness and conveyed congratulations and sympathy.
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Toronto
Ont
Miss Reed
Ramsey
World’s Union
Henry Merset
Miss Slack
Sneak Thief Steals Over $100 From Collins Home
A burglar entered rooms at 38 East Dedham Street last evening and stole more than $100 in property from John C. Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Collins
East Dedham Street
Famine Rumors Reach Dawson From Alaska Mines
A letter from George M. Reed reports famine in Dawson this winter as food runs out and troops of miners move toward St Michaels. Reed outlines survival strategies and notes a new town at Manook Creek with 250 residents and local laws granting 500-foot claims a $3 recorder fee and $8 per man for trail work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. C. Davis & Co
George M. Reed
Boston
Reed
St. Michae's
Healy
Yukon
Manook
Dawson
St. Michaels
Koyokuk
Manook Creek
Amilton
Mr. Reed
Henry Tucker
Troy
N. Y
G. P. McGowan
John Powell
New York
Tucker
Powell
Julia Creek
Disgusted Argonauts Arrive from St Michaels
The Narrho arrived in Seattle from St Michaels after leaving Oct 10. Forty passengers aboard could not reach the Kiondike and, disgusted with themselves, forced Captain Higgins to promise not to reveal their names. Most then proceeded to Alaska on the schooner North Fork from San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
St. Michaels
Higgins
Alaska
San Francisco
Dogs for Klondike Stir Selloff. Chicago Pounds Ship
Two hundred twenty dogs owned by W. H. Lewis a Seattle lawyer are being sent from Chicago to the Pacific coast to be sold to Klondike miners. Lewis hopes to fetch 25 to 50 dollars per dog. If his sons fortunes permit, two more carloads from the Chicago dog pound will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. H. Lewis
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Klondike
Cuban Pest Holes Reported in Havana Death Toll
In a report to Surgeon General Wyman, Sanitary Inspector Brunner cites twenty one deaths from starvation in Havana for the week ending Oct 14. He flags Los Fosos as a pest hole for country people sent to Havana, noting no hospital care and an estimated ten deaths daily. More than 150 children under ten lived there with poor survival prospects. He claims two other similar facilities exist in the area.
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Washington
Wyman
Brunner
Havana
Los Fosos
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Navin Bros
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