Income Tax Plank Debate in Democratic Platform
The St Louis resolutions committee debated taxing incomes with opposition from Hill of New York and Bailey who warned it could hurt the party. Proponents argue income tax is fairer than ad valorem, citing international practice and the need to test ability to pay, while opponents link it to a push for higher tariffs.
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National Democratic
St. Louis
Committee On Resolutions
Hill
New York
Bailey
Congress
Democratic Party
England
Prussia
Austria
Bryan
Bandits Hold Up Train at Speer Flag Station
Three unknown men attempted robbery of the southbound International and Great Northern passenger train near Speer flag station thirty miles west of Palestine. An explosion damaged the express car platform, wounding one assailant. the others fled into the woods as frightened passengers looked on.
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International
Great Northern Railway
Speer
Palestine
Tax reform and Bell’s stance in Texas politics
At a Houston meeting the Hon. Chas. K. Bell argued taxation must reach intangible assets of corporations like Pacific Express. He warned current policy advantages favor untaxed property and urged reform with new legislators. He is seen as a likely governor candidate on a tax reform platform. Additionally, local recounts and political commentary dominate a busy week with Bryan and party tensions.
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State Bar Association
Houston
Chas. K. Bell
Texas
Bell
Pacific Express Company
Railroad Commission
Milam County
Urasavesed
Parl
Xpress Company
Sou
Charlie Bell
Parker Heads Democratic Nomination At St Louis Convention
The St Louis convention did all it could to plant the standard on fighting ground. Parker is the strongest man that could have been nominated, signaling strong party support despite national uncertainty.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Miller
Tyson
Arriett
McAnally
Buckholte
San Gabriel
Watson
Buckholts
Robt
Todd
Waco
Parker
St. Louis
Chicago Packers Strike Involving 45000 Walkouts Last Week
The Chicago packers were on strike last week with an estimated 45 000 workers walking out.
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Chicago Packers
Proposed Texas constitutional amendment to allow banking corporations
Joint resolution proposes amending Section 16 Article 16 to permit incorporation of corporate bodies with banking and discounting privileges under state supervision. It sets shareholder liability, capital requirements, single-location limits, and bans foreign banks except U S National Banks. Governor to proclaim, voters to decide at next general election with ballots specified. Five thousand dollars appropriated for notice costs.
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State of
Texas
United States
Administrator's notice for George Ulrich estate
Frank Lehner named administrator by Milam County Court on June 13 194 status, Cameron Texas. All creditors must present claims within the legal deadline as prescribed by law.
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George Ulrich
Cameron
Milam County
Texas
Frank Lehner
Dyspepsia Cure Promises Heart Support
An advert claims indigestion weakens the heart by stomach expansion pressing on it. It promotes Kodoi Dyspepsia Cure to digest food, relieve dyspepsia and sour stomach, and improve nourishment and health, sold by Geo A Thomas & Sons.
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Geo, A. Thomas & Sons
Gause to vote on incorporation for free school district
Notice for an August 13 1904 election at White School House Gause Milam County to decide if Gause may form the Gause Independent School District. Describes land boundaries metes and bounds the election officers G. W. Adams and two judges two clerks. Voters must be 21 and resident six months prior. Also calls for seven trustees if incorporated.
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White School
Gause
Gause Independent
S. E
Jevette Brown League
Brazos River
Inuse and
Fraimville
Three Mile Creek
Samuel Claires
J. A. Hood
Hood
A. H. Boles
Boles
Wm. Mefadder
Vrs
Thompson Survey
Thompson
A. W. Sullivan
Sullivan
Garza
Jacob Wilcox
Wilcox Survey
Charles Chavalier
Chavalier
Thomas J. Chambers
Chambers League
Little River
Brazos
Pen Oine
G. W. Adams
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McAma
Ida J. McAnally
Texee
Maysfield Telephone Co
Maysfeld
Branchville
Maysfield
Jones Prairie
Baileyville
Parker Tc
Bell ON Taxation
Mr. Beil
W. J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Jas. B. Weaver
Weaver
Galveston News
Colmesweil
Enoch Levings
A. D. Backstrom
R. B. Pool
Golid
William
Chile
Denhall
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