National Cathedral Plans for St Peter and St Paul at Mount
Plans approved for the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul in Washington atop Mount St. Albans. Architects Henry Vaughan and G. F. Bodley design a Gothic structure 476 feet long, 185 feet wide, with a 230 foot central tower, seating 5000, costing over 2 million dollars. Plans emphasize grand interior lighting and two eastern chapels symbolizing Calvary.
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St. Peter and St. Paul
Washington
Mount St. Albans
National Capitol
Diocese of
New York Herald
Henry Vaughn
Boston
G. F. Bodley
London
England
United States
Satterlee
Modern Mermaid Kellerman Dazzles In Water Feats
Annette Kellerman, famed world champion swimmer, arrives from England to meet U S expert divers. Australian born with American French heritage, she boasts a 23 mile Danube swim time of 3 11 20 and recalls a humorous channel marriage proposal during her 1905 attempt.
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Annette Kellerman
Miss Kellerman
England
United States
America
Danube
English Channel
New Feature Lets British Dreadnought Signaling Beam Two Ways
The searchlight on the British dreadnought now projects beams in opposite directions simultaneously to improve signaling. This enhancement allows faster, clearer communication at sea and strengthens battle readiness.
The Utility of State Tax Levy in Public Finance
Experts argue for a balanced approach to taxation, preserving a general state levy while expanding reliance on excise and special taxes. They note that complete abolition is unlikely, as schools and charities require ongoing funding. The general tax provides revenue stability and adapts with annual administrative action, complementing variable special taxes. Source cites The Minneapolis Tribune.
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New York
Minnesota
Minneapolis Tribune
Welcome Prince Born to Spanish Throne Crowned in Madrid Proclamation
Queen Victoria welcomes King Alfonso with the birth of a prince to succeed his father on the Spanish throne. The Madrid decree outlines ceremonies and dignitaries for the presentation. Article 5 specifies flag color and gun salutes to mark whether the child is a prince or infant.
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Victoria
Alfonso
Madrid
Punta del Diamante
History of Taxation: A Necessary Evil and Its Burdens
The St. Louis Post Dispatch argues taxation is a necessary evil and warns against excessive levies. It condemns punitive taxes tied to past capture or tribute concepts, urging minimal taxation on production and earnings while preserving common sense and justice.
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Jefferson City
Washington
Caesar
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Favoring an Amendment on Property Classification
Co. W. Gilgen of the Youngstown Chamber of Commerce urged the Tax Commission of Ohio to support a constitutional amendment allowing property classification. He argued corporations face double taxation with the Willis tax and called for recommendations to return part of the tax revenue to the county funds.
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Co. W. Gilgen
Youngstown Chamber of Commerce
Tax Commission of Ohio
Youngstown
Taxation irritants across states mirror system flaws
Sioux City Tribune notes growing discontent with property taxes and administration nationwide. Massachusetts, California, Minnesota commissions push patching or revamping, urging indirect taxation or flexible local tax choices while forming state tax leagues to study and debate reforms.
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Sioux City
Massachusetts General Court
California
Minnesota
Lawson Purdy
New York
Tax League
Tribune
Minnesota Registry Tax Law Raises Mortgage Tax
The Minnesota legislature enacted a registry tax on real estate mortgages set at 50 cents per 100 dollars or major fraction. Mortgages paying this tax gain exemption from other taxes, and payment is due when filing for record. In Minneapolis County the first day yielded about 9 to 10 thousand dollars on mortgage entries with a valuation near two million dollars.
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Minnesota
Minneapolis
Washington considers tax classification constitution amendment
The state proposes to amend the constitution to permit classification of property for taxation. The amendment states that taxation power shall not be surrendered, suspended or contracted away and requires uniform taxes on the same class of subjects for public purposes.
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State of
Wshington
Washington
Humor and Philosophy By Duncan M Smith
A collection of witty maxims on power wealth temper and freedom. The author notes that wealthy burdens are borne without ease and that gentleness to underlings proves mastery. Temptation and opportunity are warned to test decorum, while freedom remains valued by those who do not have it.
Looked Pretty In the Dark Describes Society Rumors
A terse fragment notes a woman who encourages male callers to switch off gas lights, paired with a dismissive line about her plain appearance, reflecting social gossip and flirtation norms.
Job Yawning For Him
A dialogue charts a man named Bilks as a failure despite hard work. The conversation questions why he cannot succeed and jokingly suggests he write a serious treatise on how to succeed rather than a popular novel.
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Bilks
His Day at Last in a Calm Icy Tale
A reflective verse line depicts the iceman sending his cares to Guinea for a time and returning with a placid smile, implying relief or respite from daily burdens. The imagery blends travel and quiet contentment in a concise poetic moment.
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Guinea
Miss Ardent and Mr Scrib on Inspiration
Miss Ardent asks where Mr Scrib seeks inspiration and he replies he is too rushed with writing to chase after inspiration. The exchange frames a view of creative work as a relentless, time driven process.
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Mr. Scrib
Our Pet Aversion to Weather Itself
A verse noting human discontent with weather whether dry or wet. It lampoons perpetual dissatisfaction and the desire for perfect conditions, suggesting people only find relief when weather is conveniently available to vent about it.
Local Customs Describe Facial Scars Across Regions
A quotation contrasts African customs where wives wound their faces after a man gains wealth with a U S perspective noting that in the United States people alter their social standing by cutting ties with former acquaintances rather than faces.
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Africa
A Cartoon Father Teases Son's Inventor Vision
A humorous exchange shows a father predicting his son will be an inventor while the boy jokes that he invents excuses to avoid work, highlighting playful family banter and a child’s mischief.
Beard Acceptance Grows On Him In Time
A humorous exchange notes initial dislike of a beard on a young man, followed by gradual acceptance as it grows on him. The lighthearted dialogue captures evolving attitudes toward facial hair.
I would be the lightning bug
A playful poem imagining a life as a bright lightning bug shining through the night. The speaker vows to be a self made electric light, outshining gas and oil, guiding others, and lighting a singer’s page while offering warmth and visibility to all.
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Standard Oil
Don't Laugh At Your Own Jokes And Other Advice
A collection of quips and maxims ranging from patience and politeness to caution in spending and aging. The items critique social behavior and present hardened viewpoints on ambition and fortune with a satirical edge. Notable lines warn against flunkeying for power, avoiding unnecessary purchases, and refraining from rude questions or foolish pride.
Rest by the Farm Amid a Friend's Demanding Chores
A speaker longs for peaceful rural respite beneath a tree hearing a redbird and sipping spring water. The escape is thwarted by a former friend who would summon them to chores, forcing duty over rest.
Fending the Chestnut Exchange
A brief dialogue unfolds with a passerby named John Smith answering the question of his relation to an original Smith. The exchange hints at lineage and identity as both men insist on their respective authenticity.
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John Smith
Quote clash on minding one’s business spurs remark
A terse exchange raises the tension as one man defends quietude while another questions how one can mind his own business. The dialogue hints at social friction over boundaries and personal conduct.
See if He Will Take Notice
A terse verse fragment urging an honest search for a man free of tricks and craft. The speaker dismisses lanterns and instead advocates making a loud noise like graft to reveal truth.
Matrimonial Gamble Refused in Dialogue
A terse exchange questions taking chances in marriage with a clear refusal. The dialogue hints at a cautionary stance toward matrimonial risk and commitment.
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