The Inheritance Tax Through Rome and America
A historical view traces the first large scale inheritance tax to Augustus Caesar. It notes Roman taxes funded armies and controlled revolt, then contrasts with modern ideas in the United States urging a punitive inheritance levy as an alternative to broad taxation and capitation taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Caesar
Gibbons
Wisconsin
Augustus
Senate
Senate of the
United States
Life's Little Pleasantries in a Luncheon Moment
Jesse Lynch Williams, noted playwright, consoles a literary friend after harsh reviewer criticism. He recalls a luncheon remark claiming a reviewer reads about 150 books weekly, suggesting reviewers are not infallible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Lynch Williams
Mr. Williams
Nervous Pupil and Bridges in a Quick Laughing Exchange
A rapid exchange of quips and skits unfolds with snippets about reviewing books, debts, aging, barber jokes, and a cartoonish street scene. Characters mention a doctor, a barber, and a two cent offer, creating a collage of humorous vignettes and punchy lines. The tone resembles a playful, episodic humor page from a bygone issue.
Meetings Draw Crowd at Second Congregational Church
In progress meetings at the Second Congregational Church draw crowds with Rev. Editor Cleveland delivering a talk on Religion and Morality. Tonight Rev. Stapleton of Cleveland will lead the meeting with Mr. Gilbert of Oberlin as soloist, aided by the church choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edytor Cleveland
Stapleton
Cleveland
Gilbert
Oberlin
Mrs Henry Wick Entertained Guests and Luncheon
Mrs Henry Wick hosted a delightful luncheon at her West Avenue home. Pink carnations decorated the table and favors consisted of bunches of vie wers. Roll call was “Greetings” and paper on Bacteria was read by Mrs W Millspaugh.
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Craig Saye Lyoung
Lecheon
Tansy
East Bridge
Lstreet
Ha Street
Roll Call
W. Millspaugh
T. 5. Faxon
Henry Wick
West Avenue
Four OClock Club Meets With Mrs George Henson
The Four Oclock Club gathers this afternoon with Mrs George Henson as host and speaker in a local community meeting. Attendees include club members and residents interested in club activities and upcoming events.
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Four O'clock Club
George Henson
President Roosevelt to appeal rulings on employers' liability act
President Roosevelt will direct an appeal of two federal court decisions held unconstitutional the employers' liability act. The announcements came from the White House as Roosevelt, interested in the act, had urged Congress to pass it in the last session.
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Washington
Evans
Louisville
McCall
Memphis
Congress
Roosevelt
White House
Hearst Won’t Seek Office Again Says Independence League
New York January 4 W R Hearst told the city committee of the Independence League he will never run for office again though he remains deeply interested in promoting the league’s reforms. He urged patriotic citizens to work to advance the league’s principles and offered his services as a fellow-worker.
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New York
W. R. Hearst
The
Independence League
Miself
League
Thanks to neighbors and friends for support during sickness and death
We extend heartfelt thanks to kind neighbors and friends who assisted during our son and brother’s illness and burial. Gratitude also to those who supplied flowers including the gingers and the floral design from Troxel Mfg. Co. employer. Mr. and Mrs. George Jerome, Mr. Wm. C. Walker.
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Troxel Mfg. Co
George Jerome
Wm. C. Walker
OAS Intake Should Be Moved Farther Out
George L. Weller, superintendent of the Elyria water works plant, urged Lorain to move its intake pipe a mile farther into the lake. He said northeast winds push river water to the intake crib, mixing foul water with the supply. Filters cannot remove all impurities once bad water enters the mains.
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George L. Weller
Elyria
Lorain
Gage Appeal Over Fall at Lorain Sheet Metal Case
Ed Schultz won a $200 judgment in Sheffield township court against Lorain Sheet Metal & Cornice Co for injuries after a scaffold collapsed during gutter work on a Lorain house. The company appeals to the court of common pleas claiming the damages, sought at $300, were excessive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Schultz
Court of Justice
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Elyria Daily Reporter
Reporter Printing Co
East Second Street
Addison CJ Dickinson
Bell Telephone
Tao Daily
Carrier
Bally
Sege
Daily Reporter
Acquieide‘of
Weekly Reporter
Aragacaer Anageseeebes
Rubring
Hardpan
Andy
Mr. Carnegie
Stubb
Pepa
Lewis & Gus
Turkey
Clara Slppes
Foster-Fitch CO
Middle Avenue
Middle Ave
Highth St
Dick Bell
Bell Hardware CO
Broad St
Oustige Gage
Harry H. Smith &Co
Fauver & Robson
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