Tax move proposes $1 a barrel beer levy for national waterway fund
Congress opens a new phase toward a permanent investment plan, proposing a $1 per barrel tax on beer to fund a $50,000,000 yearly national waterways development. Acheson of Pennsylvania chairs the resolution urging detailed treasury reports on national banks and noting bills on prohibition in DC and freight rate reform.
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Washington
United States
Tr. Acheson
Pennsylvania
Chlie M. James
Kentucky
Treasury
Coumbia
Representtative Lamb
Virginia
Hurtig
Vaxas
Willan Kitchen
Rock Carolina
Currency bill named and subcommittees formed
Fovster Prince Calderhead Lewis and Gillespia chair a House subcommittee to draft a currency bill. Members Fowler Prince Celaertend Ranses Lewis and Gillespie represent Illinois Georgia Texas. Subcommittee met today and will begin drafting the currency measure immediately.
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Fovster
Prince, Calderhead
Lewis and
Gillespia
Wastington
Des. Foie
Loase Committee On
Fowler Sey
Prince
Illinois
Celaertend
Ranses
Lewis
Georgia
Gillespie
Texas
Beveridge Pre Sents Child Labor Bill in Senate
Senator Beveridge today reintroduced a bill prohibiting child labor under fourteen in mines and factories across interstate lines. He also reintroduced a government meat inspection bill with packing dates stamped on products. He presented memorials opposing parcels post and backing pensions for ex soldiers, plus requests to raise U S education salaries and other petitions from Bedford to Princeton.
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Shington
Tee
Beveridge
Cardin
Bedford
Richmond
Angola
Winchester
State Board of Educa
United States Commissionsr of Education
Inisiana
Ile Sourcy
Eemond
Newcastle
Butler and
Goshen
Actress Bloodgood Suicide Shocks Baltimore City
In Baltimore on December 3 actress Clars Bloodgood killed herself in her hotel room after a performance. The room showed unsteady signs and a loaded pistol fired in her mouth. Anxiety over nervous prostration and overwork are cited by colleagues. A note to her husband was found and aid was summoned. the audience was dismissed as the tragedy unfolded.
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Baltimole
Ares
Clars Bloodgood
The
Academy of Music
Stafford
Houde
Willian Coudendy
High Society Actress Clara Bloodgood Dies By Suicide
New York December 3 a Baltimore suicide of actress Clara Bloodgood caused a stir in theatrical circles. Mrs John Bloodgood held a top New York social position and starred under Shubert Brothers. Her husband William Laimpier rushed to Baltimore after the death. Bloodgood, born here, came from prominent parents and had three marriages, with a separation from her first husband.
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New York
Clara Bloodgild
Baltimore
John. Bloodgond
Feeder route for Erie canal across Indiana argued
A historical map and profile detail a proposed Toledo to Chicago canal route via Fort Wayne and Rochester with a large South Bend feeder. The plan envisions a summit level, possible reservoir expansion, and no locks between Woodburn and Lake Michigan, with routes via Maxinkuckee, Elkhart, Goshen, and Rochester discussed for feasibility and cost.
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Toledo
Fort Wayne
Rochester
Felder
South Bend
Elkhart
Goshen
Teeder
Maxinkuckee Lake
Woodburn
Tort Wayne
Maxinkuckee
Chicago
Max
Inkuckee
Gashin
Michigan City
Bed River
Eel River
Lake
Manxinkuckee
Yippecanoe
Lopiluaport
Logansport
Wondburn
Fort Warne
Lake Erie
Maemee City
Allchigan
Calumet River
Whiting
Kouts
United States
Inter
Lake Evie
Lake Michigan
L. EB. Croley
Chicago Drainage Canal
Compan
A Hali
M ‘Leverett
Ann Arber
Court hears challenges in Saloonkosper case jury selection
The circuit court yesterday spent time securing a jury for Saloonkosper August Ae Jackson amid extensive challenges to the panel. Attorneys wrangled over prejudicial views and the reliability of jurors as the court weighed peremptory removes and questioned potential biases. The process stretched, with many jurors examined and some statements clarified before the panel was formed, while the case proceeds.
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Salnonkosper
Jackson
Hong
Avery Min
Oman
Wueiness &S
Dex
Esa Snorey Bogard
Citi
Calesiel
Slanders Close Bank Receivership In Kansas City
Temporary receiver and directors assure depositors no loss as National Bank of Commerce collapses under strain. Bank liabilities reach about 29 million dollars with extensive depositor funds at risk amid market panic. Official statements vow protection while authorities seek remedy and continuous operation to prevent runs. Continued coverage notes the incident spreading to major markets and potential state actions.
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Kansas City
Bank of
Emmearce
Sulemerdira
Zaliio
Doibus
Vasa
New York
National Bank of Uwumerce
Eeain
Norton
Railroads Urge Funding At Rivers Act Hearing
Delegates from Indiana press Speaker Cannon for a 50,005,600 appropriation to back a rivers and harbors bill. A Great Northern rail leader cites rail Development as vital to national growth, urging support for a plan that boosts intercity connections and freight transport while Congress debates the measure.
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Wmmmittee
Cannon
Indiana
Washington, del
Dar
James U Tilth
United States
Bos
Sishes
Taft era Kansas City push for convention debts
The Kansas City press reports on efforts to secure the Republican National Convention for Chicago with a substantial funds pledge rather than mere promises. Delegates weigh paying expenses to secure the meeting, while Chicago leaders campaign for regional backing and political leverage amid uncertain support.
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Washington
Dac
Tainsas
Cily
Katherine
Anne
Ieee
Anal Qeprreen
Contitieneys
Revelvers
Chiara Guef
Aeathue Rahagilya
Ruser
Leith Launch Nets Pulitzer Yacht as Crewed Steam Vessel
Leith Scotland today witnessed the launch of a steam yacht built for Joseph Pulitzer of New York. The vessel, an 18 ton craft, joins the World newspaper owner's fleet and marks a notable addition to his maritime ventures in Scotland.
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NEW York World
Leith
Scotland
Joseph Pulitzer
New York
Weather looming warm spell with brisk winds this Friday
A volatile forecast warns of a warming trend Friday with South winds and increasing cloudiness. Central readings suggest higher than normal temperatures in Western regions, with cooler conditions following into the weekend.
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