Brisbanes critique of tax loophole taxes the little man
Editorial commentary on a Supreme Court ruling that allows a five million dollar company to distribute a fifty million dollar surplus as stock dividends, avoiding income tax. The piece argues the decision shifts tax burden to small business and workers, calling it dangerous and unjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brisbane
San Francisco “Examiner
New York Times
Olivier le Datn
Louis XI
Supreme Court
Tonopah
Eastern Manufacturer Cuts Prices In Cooperative Store
Lawrence Massachusetts March 15. A new cooperative department store, run by William M. Wood of the American Woolen Company for 15,000 operatives, has slashed living costs. Carloads of goods arrived, prices beat retailers, and a ten story warehouse held supplies before selling out. Public cannot buy, but Wood’s experiment lowers prices generally.
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Lawrence
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
Wood
Hamburg
Co-Operative
Mary Pickford Divorce Sparks Nevada Controversy
The Independent notes Mary Pickford sought divorce in Nevada after arriving with California doctors and says Owen Moore visited the Minden Inn to serve papers before leaving town. It questions residency legality, collusion claims, and hints at future marriage prospects, while criticizing Pickford and her press image. It also references Pathe chief Frank Spellman drawn into federal scrutiny.
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Mary Pickford
Nevada
California
Owen Moore
Minion Inn
Mary
Los Angeles
State
Minden Inn
Frank Spellman
Pathe
Dempsey and Kearns Selective Service Ca
Spellman
Witnesses Refuse to Go to California in Forbes Case
Free Press reports Sherif W. J. Hine of Hanford Calif and Elko officials cannot secure witnesses to travel to California and testify in the Forbes case. Forbes confessed to Eaton’s killing after going to California to surrender, with authorities facing legal barriers to cross-state testimony.
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Free Press
Sherif W. J. Hine
Hanford
Cal
Elko
California
Forbes
Eaton
Elko County
Thirsty Camels Rally Against Prohibition Reform
A humorous alert reports thirsty citizens forming a caravan to protest prohibition, framing the move as a defense of personal liberties and challenging constitutional validity. E Porter Steen, grand organizer, will visit Reno to aid the fledgling group’s formation while other notes touch on gender stereotypes.
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United States
Sahara
Reno
E. Porter Steen
Order
Britain to Issue Nickel Coins for First Time
Great Britain plans nickel coinage for the first time due to rising silver costs and heavy copper. Authorities say the move will ease minting and handling while maintaining currency durability.
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Great Britain
Dr Mabel K Young Opens Spring Street Dental Office
Dr Mabel K Young returns to her Spring Street office ready to perform all dental work. Office open daily and evenings with all services guaranteed.
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Mabel K. Young
Spring Street
Dumer
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Eureka Gash Store
Choice Groceries
Express
J. B. Biale
Eureka
Angelo Berolo
Genta
Main
Eureka, Nevada
Eureka Garage & Supply Co
Ford Dealers and Service
Ford Motor Company
Ford
W. H. Russell
Tony Pollars
Edward Herrera
Europa Hotel
Europa
Pollari
Herrera
Main and
Clark Streets
R. C. Kelley
J. B. Rebaleati
Kelley & Rebaleati
Goodyear
Michelin Tires
Main Street
Will G. Flavin
Fred J. Eather
Eather
Flavin
the People's Market
Tony Romano
Towa
Prohibition
Maloney
Fort Madison
Hawthorne
Jonsens
Gardnerville
P. J. Conway
Compaton Brothers
Sweetwater
Mineral County
Jensens
George Montrose
Yerington Times
Elko Prep Press
Dan Olin
Pan
Wehool Howrs
Edna C. Plummer
Corporation and General Law Practice
Reynolds & Eather
Court House
S. T. Jeffreys
W. H. Brennen
Plummer Block
M. Clute
Surveys
Geological Reports
Clarence Johnson
P.O. Box
GEO. A. James CO
Belby
Bush St
Kearny
Han Prancteco
Art
DH. A
First National Bank
Winnemaooa, Nevada
Sheehan W. H. Doyle
W. H. Mopy
William
TOCK
J.G. Taylor
Federal Reserve Banking System
Imue
England
Dominion
Canada
France
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Japan
Germany
Federal Reserve System
United States Federal Reserve Bank
J. A. Sewell
A. E. Kimball
B. B. Ennor
A. D. Taber
Washoe County Bank
OLD Pioneer Banking House
Depar
Commerce Trust Investment
Savings Insurance Bonding Brokerage ‘Transfer
Wwe
F.C. Richmond Machinery CO
Salt Lake City
Utah
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co
Hove
Silvers Streets
Leon Aguirre
Nevada Railway
Consignee
J. E. Sexton
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