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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
6
Discussion over corporate income tax and an inheritance tax rages in Congress as allies clash with pro tax factions. Treasury strains after a sharp year, with banks tapped and calls for adjournment looming. A Hartford Courant note hints at possible inaction and political maneuvering amid treasury pressure and Senate divisions.
President Taft addressed 1 800 Yale graduates at the annual alumni dinner warning Congress and Republican leaders that the party must live up to its promises or risk becoming a minority opposition. He joked about his college days before turning serious on tariff debates and praised Secretary Dickinson while lampooning Democrats. He cited Adams on opposition and urged Republicans to avoid internal troubles while maintaining unity across regions.
New York to San Francisco trekker Weston reports relentless Nevada mosquitoes during a leg toward Golconda. After travel pauses and makeshift smoking, he battles insects and stings, seeks rest at Hot Springs Hotel, and notes attempting to press on at 6:20 PM.
St. Petersburg reports General Shafsky leading a large force from Tabriz toward Teheran to seize the Shah's territory. Rebels under Sardarasad advance, while 1,200 Persian Cossacks guard Teheran. Russian protection around the Shah and Teheran could end the Qajar rule and shift regional control toward Russia.
The Interborough Rapid Transit Company led by President Theodore P. Shonts submitted to the Public Service Commission an amended transit proposal for New York. It envisions building many miles of new subways, third tracking of the Second and Third Avenue elevated lines, and the Ninth Avenue line south of Fourteenth Street. It also contemplates selling the Steinway tunnel to the city and extending a spur from the Second Avenue elevated line over the Queensboro Bridge. The plan follows the indeterminate franchise principle and seeks a franchise term matching the existing Subway lease, with city option to buy after ten years and compensation for easements if acquisition occurs.
Reserved seats go on sale on the exhibition opening day at H H Jacksons Book Shop located at 986 Matin Street. The event highlights a local display and anticipates a crowd seeking early access to limited seating.
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