Reformers Denounce Republicans Over Tax Law History
The piece argues Indiana Republicans distort the tax law record, crediting Democrats for debt reduction and railroad assessments. It details the 1891 to 1895 transition, railroads resisting assessments, court battles, and the shift of the tax burden, asserting Republican bias and sustained Democratic influence.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
United States Supreme Court
Hich
Republican State Central Committee
Purdue
Durbin
Republican Party
Fairbanks
Pennsylvania
Big Four
Fort Wayne
Board of Tax Commissioners
John T. Dye
Big Four Railroad
Democratic Party of
Charles W. Fairbanks
United States
Indianapolis Journal
Republiccan
Supreme Court of the United States
Republicaan Board of Equalization
Democratic Board of State Tax
Antitrust Battle Reflected in Indiana 1901 Legislation
A 1901 Indiana antitrust showdown shows Republican caucus pressure shaping the Cooper bill, with Gov. Durbin approving a weakened act. The measure empowers the attorney general to enforce bans on price fixing and boycotts, yet no suit has been filed to date. The piece critiques GOP ties to trusts and tariff-driven profits, urging a party shift.
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Representative Cooper
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Taylor
Henderson quits Congress over tariff and trusts clash
David B. Henderson, long time speaker, declines renomination from Iowa's Third district, citing discord with party on tariff and trusts. He urges direct Congressional action to strike plundering interests, while Iowa Republicans hold a tough line against free trade. The piece notes Roosevelt endorsement hints for 1904.
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Tax question on United States steel trust assets
The Philadelphia Press and Pittsburg Post debate Schwab figures valuing the steel trust assets at over 1.4 billion dollars and ask if the trust pays property taxes like private parties. They query what assets are taxed and whether ore mines and coal mines are assessed, noting Pennsylvania realty tax examples and potential tax diameters across states.
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President Schwab
United States Steel Trust
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Indiana governor opposes inviting Mark Hanna to speak
Two years ago Gov. Mount opposed inviting Mark Hanna to Indiana as he praised trusts. The resulting strained relations with the Republican state central committee led the governor to refuse speaking appointments through that body. Durbin cannot speak and discussion of the opposition serves no purpose.
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Mark Hanna
Indiana
Republican State Central Committee
Durbin
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