President Roosevelts long message calls for debate on inheritance tax
The December 7 1906 issue notes President Roosevelts annual message to Congress discusses two proposed measures the inheritance tax and a graduated income tax while acknowledging low chances for immediate action on the income tax it argues the inheritance tax aims to curb fortunes passing from father to son and to curb price fixing by tariffs amid calls for tariff revision due to rising living costs and surplus funds in the treasury
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Roosevelt
Congress
U. S
Shortest Days and Daylight Changes Through December
The text notes the shortest afternoons occur Dec 4 to Dec 14 with sunsets at 4:15 p.m. and a daily gain of about half a minute, totaling a ten minute increase by month’s end. It lists the near shortest days as Dec 21, 22, 28, with mornings losing more than afternoons gain, and Dec 29 onward sunrise at 7:18 a.m. until Jan 12, when total daylight gains nineteen minutes.
Bristol and Vicinity Notes and News of Local Interest
Local Bristol notes list post office hours and mail schedules, express deliveries, and Sunday operations. Updates mention a storm affecting the town hall tower, marriages filed, police officer recovery, a sewing circle, and local businesses with advertisements and events at Grand Army Hall.
Public notices and local events in Bristol and Warren
Local items report town clerks office activities glove and mitten sales at Sazman’s store. Bristol Aerie F O E to elect officers at Grand Army Hall. Community events include dances by Herreshoff Marine Band and King Philip engine company. Police report window damage on Wood Street and a boat-house burglary case in Providence. A Rhode Island State Normal School sale and an auction on Thompson Avenue are noted. An exhibit by the blind of Rhode Island is scheduled at the State Normal School. Community birthdays and lodge elections are detailed with participant names and roles.
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Herreshoff Marine Band
Grand Army Hall
Providense
Barrington
Warren
Rhode Island
State Board of Education
Society of Hope
Rhode Island State Normal School
Providence
J. A. Arnold
Thames Street
Thompson Avenue
John Trudell
Joseph Terra
C. H. Straight
John H. Morrissey
James W. Goff
Joseph Frenette
Howard L. Clark
James Tobin
Frenette
Philo V. Cady
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Public
A warning against using catarrh ointments with mercury. Mercury damages smell and the system. use only prescriptions from reputable physicians. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio contains no mercury and is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free.
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Hall
F J. Cheney& Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Son Born to Christie Lewis in Town on December 6
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Christie Lewis in town on December 6, adding a new member to the local family and community.
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Lewis
Christie Lewis
Death of Patrick H. Fanning at Soldiers' Home
Patrick H. Fanning aged 61 died in this town at the Soldiers' Home on December 7. He was a longtime resident and is survived by friends and associates in the community. Funeral arrangements were pending.
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Fanning
Patrick H. Fanning
The Severest Test of Manhood in Hard Times
A compact reflection from Exchange on manhood tested in adversity, noting courage and perseverance matter more than ease. It contrasts easy success with heroism shown when facing opposing forces and staying resolute despite difficulty. Includes an Aside from All Around the Clock and a joke from Harper's Weeky about mountain lodging and lovers.
Funeral of Capt. George Slocum Held on Barton Street
The funeral for Capt. George H. Slocum was held at his Barton street residence at 2 PM Wednesday. Rev. John Movgy of State Street Methodist Episcopal church led services. Bearers were George H. Peck, George T. Gladding, Henry M. Slocum, and Charles A. Slocum. Interment followed in North Cemetery.
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George 8. Slocum
Barton Street
John MoVgy
State Street Methodist Episcopal Church
George H. Peck
George T. Gladding
Henry M. Slocum
Charles A.slocum
North Cemetery
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Hope Street
Bristol
R. I
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Phoenix News
Phoenix
E. G. Masterbrooks
F. Briggs
Wood's
High St
W. J. Fish & Co
Your
R. IL
College Shoes
John the Shoeman
Mort Sale- Atty
W. T. O’donnell
Clark
State St Toys
Bristol Dry Goods
Ruth A. Maxfield
Pianos Clothing
Bradford St
Thos.f.peirce & Son
Dorrance and Westminster Corner
Bristol and Vicinity
Bristol Post Office
A.m
Bunday Mails
South Door
Earle & Prew Express
Joseph Maytom
Edward Deininger
Reading
James Goff
T. J. Connery’s
State Street
Mesa Lang
Famill
Anton Aa
Guisseppe
Joseph) Marino
Assuta Romano
Omer
James Hoard, Jr
Dolis
New York
F. M. Dimond
Walter Kk. Oliver
Eugene Byone
Christie’s
Union Orchestra
Bailey
Dodge & Camfield
Providence, R. 1
Albert Pol
Teresa Russo
Sazman’s
N. Y
N. H
H.R. R
Namquit
Burnside Memorial Club
Frannklin Street
Patrick Hammill
Wood Street
F.E . Sazman
Bristol Aerie
Aerie Rooms
Annie Clark
Cambridge
Mass
M. E
F. E Suzman’s
Sdzman’s
Burnside Lodge
K. of P
Riverside
East Providence
Col. Murray
Capt. Holoway
Ramk K. of P
Bath
Epworth League
Bristol Sage
Evelyn Carter
Annie Carter
T. J. Connery
United Brothers Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Noble Grand
John Mathewson
Lewis B. Waldron
George A. Arnold
Hugh Moffitt
Frederick Tallman
P. G
Artillery Hall
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co
O’keefe
Biograph & Camograph
New York City
Paris
Louis Leventhal
Boston
Pran
Hargreaves” House
Hope and
Constitution Streets
H. Straight
John Shepard
Station O
Bradford
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Pacenix
ORM Sash
Ardwell Lumber Co
LM Macnaught
Oliver G, M.gann
Harper
Rves
Washburn, Crosby CO
Pocasset
St. Louis
R. I. Greenings
Baldwin
Golden Vesta
Florida
Ghas. A. Johnson
Rhode Island College of Agriculture & Mechanic Arts
Howard Edwards
Kingaton, Rhode Island
Eb.c. Dewitt & Company
Chicago
Ill
W. H. Buffingson
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