Supreme Court Upholds Payne Aldrich Corporation Tax
The U S Supreme Court unan imously upholds the Payne Aldrich tariff act corporate tax as constitutional. Justice Day explains the tax is an excise on doing corporate business, not a property tax, and addresses objections about direct taxation state franchises and equal treatment. Tax figures show millions collected with penalties possible for late payment.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States Today
Taft
Congress
Justice Day
Supreme Court
Ohio
United States
Treasury
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Justice Day Next
Alleged King of Handbooks Named in Bill
Grand jury returns indictments amid graft and gambling probe. Samuel Hirsch a cigar dealer faces four two count charges for operating handbooks at four addresses, time frame 1910 to date. Edward Kleiman indicted for operating gambling rooms. William Martin faces blackmail counts. Owney Jackson charged with maiming. Over thirty subpoenas issued for today’s proceedings.
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Samuel Hirsch
Hirsch
Vine Street
West Fourth ‘Street
Main Street
Norwood
Florida
Edward Kleiman
Woodburn Avenue
Walnut Hillis
Kleiman
Joseph Kleiman
William Martin
Harry Bowman
Fifth
Elm Streets
Nathan Michelson
Sixth
John Streets
Martin
Ryan
Dayton
Gorman
Law and Order League
Grand
Owney Jackson
Casey
Mot
James J Casey
Poppe
Small
Trial opens in Baschang saloon bribery case in Hamilton county
The trial of Jacob Baschang former liquor tax deputy began as jurors were sworn and witnesses testified. Auditor Edmondson said Baschang handled listing papers while Frank Krug testified Baschang clerical duties did not include investigating statements. William Noll testified he opened a Queens City saloon with Fairmount Brewing backing and paid Dow taxes, claiming $20 weekly repayments and that a later note appeared to end the business.
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Edmondson
Jacob Baschang
Coleman Avery
A. J. Glazier
Fairmount Brewing Company
George Noll
Queen City
Spring Grove Avenues
Thorndyke
Baschang
Gorman
Frank Krug
Krug
Noll
John H. Reisinger
Fairmount Brewery
Reisinger
Buschang
Antisaloon League
Personal ‘ Liberty League
Taxpayers’ Association
Municipal Research Bureau
Hamilton County
Dow
West McMicken Avenue
Queens City
Brewing Company
Woll
John Paul
Ee Saloon
Wery
Absence May Cost School Board Seats
The board moves to declare vacant seats for members missing three consecutive meetings or after ninety days of absence. Clerk Grantman weighs legal grounds while members debate authority to remove elected officials. Resignations and appointments continue as schools rename and plan new facilities.
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Board of Education
Grantman
Schwaab
Robert E. Coghill
Sixth Ward
Robert Ingram
George F. Osler
First Ward
Fred L. Hoffman
Hoffman
B. N. Hannaford
Hannaford
Lafayette Bloom
England Plans Sea Power to Excel Germany
London March 13 Sir Edward Grey leading the house of commons in Premier Asquith's absence announced Britain's naval policy. Reginald McKenna said Britain would have thirty dreadnoughts in 1914 against Germany's twenty one, a margin he deemed not unreasonable. Grey stressed friendly relations with Germany, discussed disarmament difficulties, and warned armament growth could threaten civilization. He cited Taft's arbitration and urged Parliament consent for any such plan. Sir Edward's speech drew loud cheers.
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London
Edward Grey
House of Cominions
Asquith
Reginald McKenna
Admiralty
Great Britain
Germany
Grey
McKenna
Britain
Taft
Sir Edward
Civil War Rifts in Chicago DAR Over Elections
Chicago chapter D A R members mobilize for re election of Illinois candidate and president general Mrs Matthew T Scott of Bloomington with one dissenter Mrs Lewis K Torbet regent of Chicago chapter opposing the move highlighting a sharp internal rift within the society in Illinois.
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Chicago
Daughters of the American Revolution
Illinois
Matthew T. Scott
Bloomington
Ill
Lewis K. Torbet
Fireman Killed in Alcohol Plant Explosion in Buffalo
William Clinton, a Buffalo fireman, died and a workman was fatally injured when a 15,9000 gallon alcohol tank exploded at the American Wood Products plant. The blaze caused extensive wreckage and the loss was estimated at $200000.
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Buffalo
William Clinton
American Wood Products
Clinton
Attempt to Put Bond Dealers in Bankruptcy
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed today against Burr Bros., Inc., stock and bond dealers whose offices were raided last November and whose officers face federal indictments for using the mails to defraud. Three local creditors claim $798 and allege preferential payments to Shelton C. Burr and Eugene H. Burr to hinder other creditors.
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New York
Burr Bros.,Inc
Shelton C. Burr
Eugene H. Burr
Albany Trial Seeks Insanity Plea for Murder Suspect
Mrs. Edith Melber stands trial for the murder of her 4 year old son in Albany New York as her lawyer argues for an insanity ruling. He alleges a family history of consumption and a pattern from childhood leading to the alleged poisoning and death. The defense accuses the prosecution of hurried methods and a rushed indictment.
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Albany
N. Y
Edith Melber
Teddy
John. H. Dugan
Harvard Man Leading the Insurrectos
Captain Oscar G Creighton, a Harvard graduate, leads insurgent bands near Juarez as American miners aid from the Mexican border. Reports say Americans seek enlistment with the junta while Diaz forces threaten with death for involvement. Fifteen Americans reportedly captured at Casas Grandes prompt border patrol redeployments.
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EL Paso
Tex
Oscar G. Creighton
Harvard
Juarez
Creighton
D. B. Smith
W. T. Swoyer
Marshall Cassidy
New York City
United States
Junta
Revolutionary Movement
Casas Grandes
Twenty-third Infantry
San Antonio
E. Z. Steever
Fourth Cavalry
Ohio Militia Readies for Mexican Border Move Amid War Fever
Sealed orders are being prepared at Adjutant General Weybrecht in Columbus to mobilize the Ohio National Guard for possible call to the Mexican border. Requisitions for full fighting equipment are sent to Washington as the Second regiment reaches its full war strength. Citizens-soldiers discuss plans, with officers optimistic about assembling a highly fit force on short notice.
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Weybrecht
Ohio Guard
A. E. B. Stephens
Columbus
Washington
Wad
Robert L. Dunning
Cincinnati
O. W. Clark
Company B
Stephens
Commercial Tribune
United States War Department
Ohio National Guard
Welbrecht
Ohio
Adjutant General
Adt
War Measure To Pass Suspension Of Personal Guarantees
Mexico's proposed war measure to suspend certain conceded personal rights was approved by the permanent commission of congress in the interior department draft. The bill moves to second reading tomorrow and final discussion Thursday with no dissenting vote, signaling likely passage. Large crowds observed senate interest as guards along public areas remained vigilant.
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Mexico
City
Permanent Commission of Congress
Department of the Interior
Senate
No Intervention Declared by Secretary of War
The Mexican ambassador and the Mexican minister of finance met in New York after assurances from Washington of cooperation between Taft and Diaz administrations. Troops stay on the border but tension eases with a telegram ordering patrols on Mexican coasts and a related directive to Senor Limatour.
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Washington
Taft
Diaz
United States
Ambassador de LaBarra
State Department
Gulf
Mexico
Mesas Wort
Senor Limatour
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