Suit Filed in Chicago Tests Corporation Tax
Fred W. Smith, a Northern Trust stockholder, filed a test case in the U S circuit court in Chicago alleging the new federal corporation tax law is unconstitutional and seeking an injunction to prevent Northern Trust Co directors from paying the tax. The action labels the tax as unconstitutional and aims to test its validity nationwide.
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Chicago
Associated Press
United States Circuit
Congress
Northern Trust Company of Chicago
Fred W. Smith
Northern Trust Company
Nine Hurt as Sled Strikes Auto on Mile Hill
Park Superintendent Rodgers narrowly avoided tragedy as a sled moving at high speed collided with his car on the Hamilton Pike. Eight youths suffered injuries including broken limbs and scalp wounds. four were rushed to the city hospital, three in critical condition.
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Mile Hill
Hamilton Pike
College Hill
Hidward Hill
Ers
Rey
Kilgour
Tenth District
Clifford Henry
John Meyer
Lester Hanton
City Hospital
Copelang
Tenth
Harold Simpson
Mary Murphy
Meyer
Edward Phillips
Bob
Gus Dehmer
Gus Sprong
Ed Phillips
Jake Madgett
Mr. Rodgers
Zuber and Kearns Vouchers Denied By Auditor
State Auditor Fullington rejected living expense and transportation vouchers for John W. Zuber fire marshal and Thomas P. Kearns Dayton trip after Attorney General Denman ruled lawmakers may not charge the state for housing away from Columbus. Zuber reported seven months of service with substantial savings and 70 fire bug convictions.
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Kearns
Harmon
W. S. Rogers
Columbus
Paulding
Dayton
A. W. Beatty
Rogers
Cleveland
Creamer
Denman
H. J. Booth
Treasury
Cooley Urges Erie Ohio Ship Canal Survey
Lyman E. Cooley, Chicago civil engineer once considered for Panama project, asks Congress for a survey of a proposed canal linking Lake Erie to the Ohio via the Miami and Erie canal with Cincinnati as its southern terminus.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Lyman EE. Cooley
Chicago
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Congress
Lake Erie
Ohio
Miami and Erie Canal
Cincinnati
Ohio Miners Seek Higher Pay and Saturday Half Holiday
Ohio miners press demands for more pay shorter hours and better conditions at the United Mine Workers national convention in Indianapolis. They seek a Saturday half holiday with the exact raise to be disclosed to the convention.
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Columbus, CO
Associated Press
Ohio
United Mineworkers
Indianapolis
Open lands along Columbia river to open for homestead Feb 10
Twenty thousand acres bordering the Columbia River about 199 miles east of Portland Oregon will be opened to homestead entry in the third unit of the Umatilla irrigation project Feb 10. The release was announced by the secretary of the interior in Washington.
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Associated Press
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Portland
Ore
Umatilla
Oregon
Secretary of the Interior
Surrender of Office by Madriz Probable Terms
Washington January 15 Negotiations for peace are said to be under way between Nicaraguan revolutionists and President Madriz A peace envoy Fornas Diaz Estradas envoy drowned is reported An appointed commissioner may meet Madriz representative in Greytown to discuss a permanent peace terms Insurgents demand Madriz complete surrender of the government movement notes Acoyapa battle silence and rebel victory news blocked by Madriz Three divisions of Estradas army unite at Acoyapa with Chamorro leading the first division
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Washington
Madriz
Fornas Diaz
Estrada
M3 Yeer
Navy Department
Kimball
Greytown
Acoy
Acoyapa
San Juan del Sur
Rama
Chamorro
Beatty Pressured as Lieutenant Governor Contender
Senator Richard Beatty of Bowling Green receives many letters urging a Democratic bid for lieutenant governor. He has not decided but hints he would accept if nominated. Supporters say success could place him in line for the governorship in two years. Beatty previously sought state treasurer in 1908 but lost the nomination to D. S. Creamer.
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Tribune
Columbus
Richard Beatty
Bowling Green
Betty
D. S. Creamer
Shadyside Residents Fined for Snow Clearance Violation
In Pittsburg on January 15, 300 to 350 residents from Shadyside high-class districts were arrested for failing to clear sidewalks of snow. Each was fined 2 dollars and costs in an alderman's court.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Pittsburg
Shadyside
Nine Die In New York Storm In January Blizzard
New York records a deadly storm with nine deaths and six injuries. Snow totals reach 14.5 inches by morning, second only to a 1899 blizzard. Government crews clear streets. city costs top $800,000. Mayor Gaynor survives the night and reflects on the bitter cold and danger faced.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New
York
New.York- Thi
Roscoe Conklin
Gaynor
Helen Taft Backs Shirtwaist Strikers in Philadelphia
Miss Sielen Taft daughter of the president aids thousands of shirtwaist strikers in Philadelphia. She and Burn Mawr college friends join a conference of society women at Mrs Henry LaBarre Jayne's home to discuss strike plans and possible aid for the workers.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Philadelphia
Sielen Taft
Igirts
Nip and Tuck Race Between Unionists and Liberals
London results show Liberals 37 seats plus Labour 6 and Unionists 38 with gains across multiple districts. Liberals win Manchester and Grimsby while labor expands in East Manchester. unions gain in Southwest Manchester and other locales. Outcome suggests Liberal forecast to retain government control amid tariff reform debates.
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Pantéetea
Unionists
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Brixton
Fulham
Manchester
Staleybridge
Salisbury
Rochester
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Davenport
Campridge
Yarmouth
Gloucester
Wolver
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West
South Wednesbury
Bath
Darlington
Grimsby
East
Lords
House of Lords
Coke Fiend Named As Anna Lloyd Murderer In Ohio Claim
A Cincinnati druggist alleges a cocaine addict murdered Anna Lloyd, linking the crime to a wider network of cocaine peddlers. He urges police to quarantine the “coke fiends,” noting the state board of pharmacy has begun throttling illicit traffic and seeks state funds for prosecutions.
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Dayton
State Board of Pharmacy
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Jack the Ripper
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Philadelphia
Phy Shelan
Reo
Carl Hall
Belle’ Guinness
Ray Lamiphere
Lampheré
Sob Tooka
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Taft Declares Pledges Will Guide Party Actions
President Taft releases letters defending his policy course amid insurgent criticism. He argues patronage belongs to the people and vows to press Chicago platform pledges through Speaker Cannon and Senator Aldrich. He protects lawmakers who opposed the Payne Aldrich tariff from punishment.
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