Wealthy Pay Hefty British Tax Burden Under New Scheme
London reports a 1614 25 era tax system where the rich face a hefty one third of income in taxes through income, super tax, death duties, and excise. Sir George Luttrell notes high rates drive investment abroad while Britain seeks greater budget gains amid imperial fiscal policy and multinational investments.
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London
Davit Tany@ Gourde
Aa Premiser
Mtn
Sip Williass Leer
George
Fakin
Britisti
Pat
George Argute
England
Festival of Agriculture in Haiti Described Amidinsurrection Fears
The piece notes Haiti’s Festival of Agriculture on June first, with ritual offerings and prayers to the goddess of harvest. It discusses Haiti’s interior-dwelling population, superstition, and the political backdrop including unrest and competing factions. Coffee's prominence is mentioned as an important export and cultural touchstone.
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Feaal
Beimonth
Pertau-Prince
Haiti
Vilingen
Meekers
Warde Wiebe
Duatrime
Baitians
Main
Dartmouth President Nichols Named in 1861 Case History
The article recalls Dartmouth College founder’s case before the U S Supreme Court in 1861 and profiles Ernest Fox Nichols as the modern creator of the "new Dartmouth" blending old traditions with modern methods. It details Nichols'S Kansas origins, education at Kansas Agricultural College, Cornell, Berlin, Colgate, Columbia, and his rise as Dartmouth president. It also notes his radiometer work, Rumford medal, Carnegie Association ties, and belief in integrating physical and mental vigor. The piece then pivotally shifts to a historical portrait of Josephine Bonaparte, tracing her life from Martinique to Paris, marriage, imprisonment, widowhood, multiple relationships, and eventual death in Malmaison.
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Nichols
Dartmouth
Kansas
Daniel Webster
Dartmouth College
United States
Ernest Fox Nichols
Sunflower State
Leavenworth
Toda
Kansas Agricultural College
Hanover
Ihip
Agertet
Eari
Scholol
Steizer Wheelock
John Wheelock
Jewelry gifts for commencements and June brides
Timely suggestions for commencement gifts with a focus on jewelry. The store offers diamonds watches brooches necklaces bracelets and more including cut glass and silverware. A birthday ring is recommended for June brides and staff invite customers to visit for guidance in selecting the perfect gift.
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Boon Tima
Whitman Centenary World-Wide Remembrance Celebrated
Five years from this Sunday on May 31 1919 preparations begin for a world wide Whitman centenary. The Walt Whitman Fellowship reports branches in many nations and a major literary event to honor the poet of democracy. Whitman’s life from West Hills Long Island to Leaves of Grass and his war service are recalled, along with praise from Emerson and Burroughs and support from Ingersoll.
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Walt Whitman
France
Japan
United States
Whitman
Poe
West HiWe
Lone Island
Walt
Brooklyn Eagle
Sret
Washington
Virginia
Maryland
John Burroughs
James Hart
Camden
N. J
Emerson
Amelia
Harland
Shakespeare
England
Prince of
Ingersol
America
John Burroughe
Burroughs
Une
Gaf
iBRIDGEPORT HORSES iMAKE FINE SHOWING
At Memorial Day races in Hohokus New Jersey Buckley of Southport owns Astride and Express winning two of three races Astride a half sister to Raffles won the 2 36 trot in a fast time and led the final quarter Express won the 20 trot running away and finishing two lengths ahead with a 207 first mile and 82% last quarter Strong results expected in upcoming regional races though Buckley has not yet announced summer entries for the pair
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Hohokus
N. J
B. A. Buckley
Southport
Raffles
Whia
Buckley
Astride
Express
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Mexico
Ennui
Josephine
Martinique
Paris
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon
Ackle
Ch Ufe
Malm
J. Buechler
Patrpield Ave
Saar Ade
Whitmen
Lfe
Dennis Kelly
Thomas J. Cunningham
Bridgeport
Washington, D. C
John Reck & Son
Ibridgeport
Imake
Spring Duchlangs Ee Yeialo Cotag
Hayes’ Fish CO
Water Street
Conn
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JOS. P. Coughlen Co
East Main Street
W.W. E. Halligan
Crawford Laundry Co
Fairfield Ave
Courtland SF
White Mountain
Glenwood
Nothnagle
Meat Department
the People’s: Dairy
State Street
Sheerbox
John. F. Fay
Fairfield Avenue
Sup
Highland Spring Water Co
Warren Street
Security
GEO. B. Clark & CO
Crawford Ranges
Broad Street
Pinaud
Withi
D. Pinaud Bursing
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