Income tax a major Massachusetts issue says Williams
George Fred Williams, back from abroad, urges vigorous push for an income tax in Massachusetts. He argues it is an economic measure, not political, and cites England’s success. He doubts legislative ratification this year but calls for unified business support and an organized tax association to push the amendment in the coming session.
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George Fred Williams
Williams
Massachusetts
England
Cure for Eczema Noted by Mother in 1909 Bennington Letter
A mother describes her three month old baby’s severe eczema spreading over face head and body. After ineffective remedies a friend advised Cuticura products and within a week an improvement appeared. She reports complete cure after continued use and recommends Cuticura, signing Mrs. Kate Brougham of Bennington Vermont with dates Dec 5 1908 and Jan 17 1909.
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Kate Brougham
Dewey St
Bennington
Pimples Cleared After Ten Days with Cuticura
Wm J Sacher of Philadelphia reports speedy recovery from facial pimples after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent for ten days. He tried doctors for months with no results and now says he is perfectly well. Address and price details for Cuticura products are listed along with a note about a free 32 page Cuticura Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Sacher
Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia
Williams Views on the Income Tax Debate
The author argues the income tax is Massachusetts' central issue and urges immediate formation of an income tax association. A prank endorsement should be presented to major political conventions, and legislative candidates should be asked about their stance. The measure is praised as working well in England and expected to succeed here.
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Massachusetts
Congress
United States
England
Friends of
Taft
Bryan
Cobb May Be Named by Tafi Tariff Board Hope
John Chandler Cobb of Boston and Milton seeks a seat on the new United States Tariff Commission to be appointed. He may accept the current post of Collector George H. Lyman if not chosen. Cobb is an acknowledged tariff expert and has worked with H. E. Miles to press for the commission as sponsors.
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Taft
John Chandler Cobb
Boston
Milton
United States Tariff Commission
George H. Lyman
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Business Men’s Committee
Washington
H. E. Miles
Racine
Wis
Business Men’s
Cobb
New
Tariff Commission
Cobb Visits Beverly Amid Tariff Revision Talk
Mr. Cobb returns to Milton from Beverly saying he met President Taft as a member of the executive committee of a business men's group on tariff revision. He deflects questions about Tariff Commission membership and the Boston port post, reiterating he is not a candidate for the surveyorship or collectorship and that he will not discuss further details.
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Mr. Cobb
Milton
Beverly
Taft
Business Men's Committee
Tariff Commission
Business Men’s
Washington
Boston
Business Men’s Committee
Postmaster General Hitchcock Confers With Taft on Postal Deficit
Beverly Sept 1 Postmaster General Hitchcock met with President Taft to outline plans to cut costs in the postal service forecasting a deficit for the year ended June 30 exceeding 20 million dollars the largest in postal history. He noted the prior year deficit about 16 million and attributed the rise to service extensions weak business luck and costly mail handling methods.
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Beverly
Hitchcock
Taft
Postoffice Department
Cambridge Elm Ink Well for Pres Taft
Samuel Zimmerman of Cambridgeport crafts an ink well from wood of the original Washington elm. He plans to send the keepsake to President Taft with best wishes for the nation's chief executive.
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Taft
Washington
Cambridge
Samuel Zimmerman
Portland Street
Cambridgeport
Captain Saves Own Owners Cash on Stranded Steamer Allegheny
Captain Harnden of the steamer Allegheny, arriving from South America, saved thousands of dollars of cargo by improvising sail rigging after a propeller shaft broke off Cape Roque. The ship, carrying 1,000,000 in gold, reached Trinidad for repairs before resuming voyage to River Plate ports via New York. The vessel carried 8700 tons total cargo including hides, quebracho, wool, and calfskins.
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Harnden
Allegheny
South America
River Plate
New York
Cape Roque
Trinidad
West Hartlepool
England
Wales
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Washington and
Winter Streets
HESE
Mr. Williams
Rockland House
Wantasket, Mass
Alden & Travers
Tafi
Cambridge Elm
Weichinst
Women’s Boots
Isdorf
Lisle
Hermsdorf
Sten Linin
Panama
Smyrna
Wests Jersey
Wests
Dresden
Mousquetaire
Witch Hazel
Munyon’s
Ior
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