TESTING THE TAX Supreme Court Confronts Tax Law Challenge
The case before Judge Showalter involves Cooper & Co seeking to restrain returns of income tax under the income tax act as unconstitutional. Siegel’s firm faces potential $1,060 damages if the order is not granted, with Gerson Siegel and other stockholders named and the matter heading to the Supreme Court for a full constitutional ruling.
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Chicago
Showalter
United States Court
Sccl
Cooper & Co
Internal Revenue Collettus
Cieerskraining Ordee
of & Ballet
Gerson Siegel
New York
Siegel
Snowwalter
Siegel, Cooper & Co
Zaidi
BNO
Supreme Court
Steel
Euprwee
Aaid
United States
Stkan
Jess
May Fourth Convention Called by Cook County Democrats
The Cook County Democratic central committee met and issued a call for a city and county Democratic convention on May 4 to elect delegates to a state convention in June. The silver movement aims to control the county delegation and mobilize party machinery for a primary battle with gold advocates. The race for influence in Chicago politics promises a lively campaign as factions seek to favor their slate.
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Sliverites du Contest
Chisago
Cook County Democracy
Chicago
Arma
Sprinefield
Yrnan
Cam Yey
Phet
Silver and Gold Clash in Cook County Delegation Fight
Gates to Springfield threaten to cast Cook County's 337 votes for a 19 to 1 free silver platform while anti silver forces plot mass meetings led by silver tongued orators. The next three weeks promise a renewed political campaign with Republicans as observers.
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Gates
Springfield
Cook County
Croker Re-Elected as Tammany Sachem in Renewed Vote
New York April 45 The 106th annual Tammany Society election drew five hundred voters to a single printed ballot. Eight sachems from last year were displaced for new leaders including William Suizer Patrick Keenan Daniels Sicktys William Lohmer and others. Croker Grant Fellner McCrellan Welde were re-elected along with other officers and officials. Mayor Strong also appointed Robert J. Wright and John P. Faure as chantry commissioners replacing Edwart C. Shelby and Charles G. Simmons.
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Dourke Cochran
New York
Tammany Society
Columbian Order
Wiewam
Steach
W. Bourke Cochran
J. Sergeant Cram
Wiliam H. Clark
J. Edward Simmons
Henry DB. Parroy
John J. Gorman
John McQuade
Bernard F. Martin
William Suizer
Patrick Keenan Daniels
Sicktys
William Lohmer
Henry D. Hotchkiss
John H. Patrici
Augustus W. Epters
Amos J. Cummings
Richard Croker
Hugh J. Grant
Thomas L. Fellner
George B. McCrellan
Charles Welde
John B. McGoldrick
Peter F. Meyer
William H. Dobbs
Sagamore
Daniel M. Donegan
Wiskinkie
Strong
Chantry
Robert J. Wright
John P. Faure
Edwart C. Shelby
Charles. G. Simmons
Conference on crop data methods gains national Board of Trade input
A multi city gathering in Washington with A C Raymond chairing includes Detroit Chicago Minneapolis and New York representatives and USDA statisticians to examine data collection for monthly crop reports. The aim is more accurate figures amid claims of wheat under valuation. papers were read and informal discussions held with adjournment expected tomorrow.
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Boards of Trade
Washington
A. C. Raymond
Detroit Board of Trade
Agricultural Department
Rome
Interstate Commerce Commission
Raymond
B. Frank Howard
Chicago Boar of Trade
Daily Evening Bulletin
G. D. Rogers
Minneapolis Beard of Trade
George F. Btone
Chiezro Board of Trade
David Bord
St. Louis Board of Trade
CB. Murray
Clacionati Chamber of Commerciatus
Price Current
Wie Nam Ray
New York Cotton Exchange
M. H. Oavis
Winter Wheat Millers’ League
Instels
Missouri
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ww. Snow
Orange Judd Parkier
J. C. Brown
New York
Robins
Florida senators weigh insurance policy overhaul
Florida insurance interests warn Senate action on Groome’s bill to abolish the three fourths clause and require full risk payment could force insurers to cancel policies statewide. Jacksonville observers fear mass cancellations, harming homeowners and mortgagees as recent freezes depress credit and economic stability.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Groome
Senate
Tallahas
Hartridge
Duval
Ray
J. H. Norton
Lke
Dilsaster
FrySues for 50600 in sensational Chattanooga suit
George T Fry and Jeanie Fry sue A J Wisdom executor and Bank of Chattanooga with Wich Probasco Co James R Ryan and Wisdom Owen alleging mismanagement of the estate of Lewis and Julia Owen. They claim high interest, improper credits and commissions over six years and seek about 50 000 in damages and an accounting.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Channery Court
George T. Fry
Jeanie Fry
A. J. Wisdom
Bank of Chattanooga
Wich
Probasco & Co
James R. Ryan
James
Wisdom Owen
Wisdom
Lewis Owen
Jul'x Owen
Hank
Chettaneora
Jamen
Battle updates from Palmarito report mixed outcomes
Official Havana dispatches describe Maceo’s secretary Thomas Sainz wounded and reportedly surrendered. Reports conflict over enemy losses, with Spanish forces claimed to have suffered minimal casualties while insurgents faced heavier losses. Consul Williams faces possible recall and Havana diplomatic friction rises as Cuba and Spain tensions persist.
Consul General Williams Granted Sixty Days Leave
United States Consul General Ramon Williams has been granted a sixty day leave of absence from his post in Havana after a letter petition to Washington. It remains unclear if he will use the leave, and he has previously taken full annual leave but occasionally did not use it. Debates with General Calleja and cabinet changes in Spain are noted, with Williams reportedly planning to settle in Brooklyn after his leave.
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United States
Beth Maten Aml
Pian Ata
Cncome Tex
Ording
Shegei
Washington
Havank
Palmarito
Thomas Sainz
Maceo
Havana
Mateo
Caeto
Macco
Williams
Campos
Cuba
Tia
Madriza
Caravas
Spain
Genernal Williams
Presious
Waljama
Uerald
Santiago de Cuba
Th. Washingtorn
Ramon Williams
Mavana
Susto
Williama
General Calleja
Feneral
Willams
Tr Iy
Willaims
Brooklyn
Adigegina
Dover
Del
H'gzii
Avedoria
Ows
Figgins
Addicks
Nicaragua Rejects Britains Demands on Arbitration
Nicaragua replies to Britain’s ultimatum saying it will not concede all demands and proposes a neutral arbitration commission for certain Mozquito matters. It notes British exile decrees were already voided and signals willingness to settle disputes fairly without paying all damages. The note, seen in Colon, Colombia, stresses cordial desire for settlement but excludes a citizen from any American state from arbitration.
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Nicaragua
Hintain
Washington
Nicarague
Phile
Great Britain
Mozquito
Ren
Meade in Command Over Haitian Maritime Situation
Meade assumes control amid confusion on the au Prinsipe near Hayti as officials seek a swift resolution. The note references days of unspecified delay and ongoing negotiations to secure safe passage. Details remain fragmentary due to OCR limits but imply a nautical crisis involving Haitian authorities.
James W Scott Taken From Grand Central to Chicago
The body of James W Scott editor of The Chicago Times-Herald was shipped from New York to Chicago on the North Shore Limited. Chauncey Depew provided the Traveler private car for mourners including Mrs Scott Grace Hetch and Walter Wellman. The casket was veiled with white flowers and the funeral party will decide arrangements on arrival in Chicago. A delegation from the American Newspaper Publishers Association will meet the body in Chicago.
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Janes W. Scott
New York
James W. Scott
Chicago Times-Herald
Chi ‘Peo
North Shore
Grand Central Station
Mirs- Scott
Grace Hetch
Willem Cullen Bryant
Brooklyn Times
Boumann
Holland House
Walter Wellman
Washington
Géorge Randall
Pager
Chicago
Scott
American Newspaper Publishers' Association
The
Times- Herald
McDowell Admits Share in Franklin County Land Deal
Nashville Tennessee April 465 A special report says M L McDowell of Winchester admitted he was interested in the Franklin county land deal and would have received one fourth of the profits while denying other commissioners or administrators knew of any wrongdoing. He opposed contracting to J P Fulcher Co. and advised Governor Turnsey that would cost him re election. The penitentiary committee also heard testimony about immorality at the penitentiary including Eva Sodges and Gertrude Henderson implicating Deputy Warden Smith.
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McDowell
Nashville
Venn
M. L. McDowell
Winchester
Penitentiary
Franklin County
JP. Fulcher & Co., Ltd
Turnsy
LE. Bryant
Bruszky Mountain
Eva Sodges
Trusty
Smith
Gertrude Henderson
North Carolina May Indorse Sliver Party Push
The Raleigh dispatch reports in April 1844 that the Farmers Alliance notes Senator Butler’s deputy paper backing a new free silver party. The Partners' Loan and Trust Co of Baltimore relinquishes holdings on Cane Fas and Yachin alley railway and North State Improvement Co is said to own rolling stock worth 5001 dollars leased to the company. Butler’s paper is said to urge the silver issue as central, while populists may align to the new party if it supports their demand on a wan in line with them.
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Martin Buller
Raleigh
N. C
Partners’ Loan and Trust Company
Baltimore
Farmers’ Alliance Panera
Marwan Butler
Wrcter
Butlers
Tickled to Death and Campaign Letter Divides Chicago Nerves
Fragmented chatter from Chicago as residents react to President Cleve lands invitation letter used as campaign doc. Warnings arise over campaign impact while officials in Dover report Senate race votes tally and a Republican split in the Delaware General Assembly leaving Figgins and Addicks as still-contending candidates.
Floods and flood aftermath hit Vermont and New England
The Montpelier area endures severe flooding as the Winooski and North Branch rivers swell, submerging basements on Mesa and State streets and threatening government buildings and the railroad depot. Merchants evacuate goods while residents move belongings to safety. Additional reports note heavy rainfall in Merrimack and Nashua, New Hampshire pushing rivers to record levels, and a Boston dry goods firm undertaking a large insolvency assignment. Oil prices rise as producers rush for new territory, with Buckeye Pipe Line quoting North Line at 1.27 and South Line at 1.445 per barrel amid expanded drilling activity.
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Montpelier
Winooski
North Branch
Mesa
State Streets
Hetel
Central Vermont Railroad
J. S. Wheeler
Sumter
Malin
Ja Ellye
SUE Wintog
Findlay
Buckeye Pipe Line Company
North Limn
South Lites
Indiana
Onca
Peace in the East Reported Treaty Terms Mocked
London and Shanghai reports claim a peace treaty grants Korea independence and Japan control of key territories with a large indemnity, plus an China Japan alliance. The Times correspondent doubts the report, calling it a Shanghai fabrication likely tied to secret societies against the government.
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London
Times
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Shimonoseki
Corea
Japan
Lian River
Formosa
China
Russia
Gladstone Assures Armenian Delegation of Sympathy
London April 15 Mr Gladstone received a delegation from the Armenian committee and Armenian refugees at Hawariten. He warned that danger lay in delayed reforms promised by the Turkish government. He pledged aid to Armenia but said he is old and retired from public life.
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London
Gladstone
Hawariten
Wedenx's and Rohway's Troutle King Oscar Likely Abdicates
Berlin reports King Oscar may abdicate if the crisis worsens and a rupture occurs. Crown prince opposes Norwegian dissent and would not defend his father. Swedish generals say Norway could be occupied but doubt the post‑occupation difficulties. Simla dispatches claim Colonel Kelly relieved a besieged British garrison at Mustus after eighteen days. Dowager duchess Marlborough and Lord Beresford share a joint burial plan dated April 21.
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Oscar
Berlin
Frankfurter Zeitungs
Stockholm
Norway
Calcutta
Simla
Kelly
Mustus
Shooting affray in Jacksonville over factional politics
John L. Marvin banker and J. M. Barrs city attorney clashed on a sidewalk in Jacksonville Florida after prior feuds over reform versus anti reform. Marvin fired twice or thrice but Barrs blocked the weapon. Both men were arrested amid political tensions and accusations tied to Florida election law.
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Jacksonville
Mla
John L. Marvis
J. M. Garrs
Mirvin
Brothers
Barrs
Marvins
Marvin
Barts
Thins
Saya
Marvin Anys Barrs
Florida
Robber Attacks Jacksonville Suburb Woman
Mrs W D Alexander of Riverside Jacksonville suburb faced a home invasion Sunday afternoon. A man demanded money, dragged her by the collar, and stabbed twice with a knife. he searched a trunk for cash before fleeing as the couple and neighbors returned hours later.
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Rebber
Alexander
Jacksonville
Pla
W. D. Alexander
J. C. Purdy
Riverside
Fin
Durant linked to Emanuel Baptist church murders in San Francisco
The suspect Durant admits nothing and faces trial for his life. Police search for Mrs Forsythe’s body as investigators link the Emanuel Baptist church killings to Ware’s murder. Durants alleged jealousy over Ware and a left handed killer pattern are noted. Morbid spectators press for access at the city hall.
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Durant
San Francisco
Cal
Emanuel Baptist Church
Dumins
Tve
Hills Willamshat
Miss Lamont
Minnie Williams
Forsythe
Schmidt Label Company
Emanuel Church
Eugene Ware
Ware
Smurdle
McLaughlin on Trial for Five Indictments of Bribery
New York April 5 The trial of Inspector William W McLaughlin on five indictments for bribery and extorting money from builders began before Judge Barrett The charges allege he accepted payments from Walter Harrigan Balder Tripler Fred Hausling Francis Seagrist Jr and Charles Southard at various dates while commanding Old Slip station The defense is led by Colerick James with James for the People and aides Fix Robins and Lindsey assisting
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New York
William W. McLaughlin
Barrett
Iim
Sau
Walter H. Harrigan
Balder Thomas
Tripler
Fred H. Hausling
Francis W. Seagrist, Jr
Charles H. Southard
Haussing
Seagrist
Tipler
Southard
McLaughlin
Harrison
Coleric James
Colonel Fellows
Austin G. Fix
Dante
G. Robins
Lindsey
Gilbert's Thin Story Confesses Burial Of Dorchester Child
Boston police report Angus Gilbert charged with the murder of eight year old Alice Sterling confesses to burying the girl in a barn cellar. He claims he did not kill her and describes discovering a body while searching for a fork on Thursday morning. He says fear of suspicion led him to hide the corpse rather than seek help.
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Alice
Boston
Mass
Angus Gylbert
Alice Sterling
Dorchester
Three Young Men Arrested for West Side Fires
In New York on April 15 Thomas Fitzpatrick John Ryan and John Murphy were arrested after incendiary fire incidents on the Upper West Side. Fitzpatrick refused to answer questions and was remanded to central office detectives. Ryan and Murphy were held without bail for exam tomorrow as police review their contrasting stories. Residents fear an organizer gang may be operating in the area.
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New York
Thomas Fitzpatrick
John Ryan
John Murphy
Upper West Side
Justice Wide
Harlem
Witzpatrick
Justice Wilde
Central Office
Ryan
Murphy
Man slashes mistress in New Orleans assault
Barrett Williams, a colored man, wounded his mistress Elza Thompson in a jealous fit near city hall. He carried her to Canal Street car station for transport to hospital two miles away. she is in critical condition. Williams was arrested.
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New Orleans
Barrett Willams
Elza Thompson
Canal Street
Alstant
Williams
Earthquakes Shake Southern Austria and Venice
Violent shocks struck southern Austria with dozens of tremors from midnight, damaging churches and buildings in towns near Trieste. People fled, some half naked, as streets filled with furniture and crowds seeking safety. casualties included six drownings and multiple injuries. Clocks stopped in Vienna at 11:20 am, and Venice residents and guests likewise evacuated amid continuing tremors.
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Viena
Austria
Fairbach
Trieste
Veiden
Abbaer
Arco
Goria
Cill
Ces
Labach
Laubach
Terel Grouns
Fuime
Vienna
Venice
Rome
Prisoner Confesses Counterfeiting Ring On Blackwell Island
John Houghton, released from a five month assault sentence, admitted leading a counterfeit operation in Blackwell Island prison. A second inmate, facing nine months, denied involvement as officials said up to $1000 in bogus dimes quarters and halves were produced in six weeks using prison coin impressions.
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Houghton
Blackwell Island
New York
Harlem
Secret Service
John Houghton
Blackwell's Island
Pillsbury
Baggs
United States Secret Service
Bages
United States
Ludlow Street Seif
Fire Devastates Brich Works and Plattsburg Town
Yesterday a fire nearly destroyed brick works at Glen Carbon with losses around 250000 dollars, insurance coverage in place, and about 206 workers displaced. The Eastern Railway Company lost twenty cars. In Plattsburg Maine the Stonum Mulberry stable fire engulfed the south side of the town by evening, with the courthouse buried and damage estimated in the thousands. Plattsburg, population about 2000, is the county seat of Clinton County.
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Himals Brich
Glen Carbon
Et Louts
Eastern Railway Company
Missouri
Plattsburg
Stonum Muvery
Clinton County
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Tn Tramn
North Carolina
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Henry
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Vermont
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N. H
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O of Empetts, Harzizon & Robbins
Dry Gooda Commission
Chios
Caina
Wedenx’s and Rohway's
Lord Beresford
Duchess of Marlborough
Lord Beresford Sili Teke
Tony
Censer Steels
Gilbert
Arkansas
Little Rock
Clarke
Iron Mountain ‘Yatt Road
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