Inheritance Tax Bill Is In
The Perkins inheritance tax proposal would tax lineal descendants and relatives at rising rates from 75 cents per 400 to 23 percent on large estates. Exemptions apply for religious educational or literary gifts and cruelty-prevention societies. Administrators and executors are personally liable for payments, due within one year unless value exceeds 1.6 million, when three years may be allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National House
Representative Perkins
New York
Investigation of Harriman Railroad Power by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission plans a landmark investigation into the Harriman railroad empire, focusing on Union Pacific and related holdings. Reports say charges allege Sherman anti trust and interstate commerce law violations as Harriman’s holding structure with Oregon Short Line is used to suppress competition with Southern Pacific. The hearings dates are not fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
Union Pacific
Oregon Short Line Railway Company
Standard Oil
Southern Pacific
Northern Securities case impact on railroad merger properties
The Interstate Commerce Commission investigated the Northern Securities case and its dissolution suit followed. The legal action did not injure the railroad properties involved in the merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Securities
Interstate Commerce Commission
President Roosevelt Reaffirms 1908 Senate Ambition Not to Seek Another Term
A French ambassador introduction frames Roosevelt as intent on retirement after his 1908 term, denying a future presidential run while noting possible New York Senate plans. The piece contrasts his public stance with private hopes, and highlights his hostility to trusts and support for industrial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
James J. Hill
Hill
M. Jusserand
Columbus tightens Sunday saloon laws as city closes its doors
Columbus tests saloon restrictions with Sundays kept closed and blinds raised for view of interiors. The Ohio State Journal hails the move as beneficial, arguing rest from drink reduces crime and poverty while upholding law and duty. It cites Columbus as a model for other towns, though Fort Wayne remains doubtful about similar reform prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State Journal
Fort Wayne
President Roosevelt Interview Reported by Paris Liberte
The Paris Liberte outlines a series recounting experiences and impressions of its writer who recently conducted an interview with President Roosevelt at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Liberte
Roosevelt
White
Foster forecasts bright future for China reforms
Hon. John W. Foster spoke at the National Geographic Society in Washington on present conditions in China. He urged optimism, citing education expansion, judicial reform, railways, a common language, and a move toward constitutional government as signs of progress. He praised influence of Chinese educated in America and noted ongoing battles with superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Foster
Indiana
National Geographical Society
Washington
China
Foster
Mr. Foster
Empire
America
Berne Witness editor acquitted in illicit ballots case
Editor Fred Rohrer of the Berne Witness is acquitted in Adams circuit court after a brief Decatur trial. The jury verdict followed testimony deemed trifling by Judge Richard K. Erwin. Rohrer, known for fighting illegal liquor sales, helped drive saloons from Berne and is praised as a courageous, principled local journalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rohrer
Berne
Adams
Decatur
Richard K. Erwin
Rohrer
Roosevelt Third Term League Jeered But Sees No Impact
A Chicago group calling itself the Roosevelt Third Term League seeks to promote a third term for the president. The piece argues the president will not run again regardless of the club and predicts the organization will fail to sway him. It notes the effort earns credit for promoters even as it has little real effect and may resemble a magazine circulation drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
New York
Senate
Depew
Platt
Chicago
White House
Bailey denies oil fee. loan claim sparks scrutiny
The Texas senator Bailey defends that he did not take a fee from Standard Oil, saying a several thousand dollar sum was a loan negotiated with H. Clay Pierce. The piece notes Texas concern over Bailey’s alleged oil ties and political scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
War talk over Japan dismissed as unlikely
The piece argues war with Japan is unlikely as neither side seeks conflict. It notes Japan bears wartime burdens, experts doubt inevitable war, and a San Francisco school dispute should be settled by courts or diplomacy, not war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United States
San Francisco
Volz Declines Speaker Bid as Indiana House Fight Grows
Representative elect John D. Volz of Indianapolis refuses to be considered for speaker of the Indiana house. Some Republican insurgents sought to draft him to oppose Representative-elect Branch, Gov. Hanly's pick. The move aimed to challenge the governor, with Volz seen as central to the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Volz
Indianapolis
Indiana
Volz
Branch
Hanly
Estimates Show 1908 Total Exceeds 1907 By Millions
The House Appropriations Committee releases a comparison of last year’s department estimates with actual appropriations from Congress. Estimates for 1908 exceed those of the prior year by 91,394,228.21 dollars, and the 1908 total exceeds 1907 appropriations by 82,403,792.98 dollars, with regular and annual appropriations totaling 895,690,643.68 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Appropriations Committee
Government Departments
Congress
Inheritance and income tax reform urged to curb fortunes
The article argues for combining inheritance and income taxes to drain wealth as it transfers and to check accumulation through government favors, unfair competition, and monopolistic practices. It emphasizes preventing vast fortunes from piling up via extortion and stifling competition.
Marriage License Notices Untold Pairs Listed
Marriage licenses issued for Harl S Ames 22 laborer and Josephine Moore 28 Emil Steil 27 painter and Louise Grupke 20 Jens Charles W Vandine 20 laborer and Anna L Weaver 22 William Walter Eix 20 clerk and Alice Emma Connett John C Horton 64 and Cecella Hov
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harl S. Ames
Josephine Moore
Emil Steil
Louise Grupke
Jens
Charles W. Vandine
Anna
L. Weaver
William
Walter Eix
Alice Emma
Connett
John C. Horton
Cécella Hov
Sleepwalking relief agent sparked Columbia City mail scare
Clayton D Fralich of Convoy Ohio a Pennsylvania relief agent was mistaken for stealing mail pouches at Columbia City after he reportedly walked in his sleep boarding train No 30 with three pouches. The pouches were found in Fort Wayne and Fralich was released after authorities concluded no crime occurred. He is 21 with excellent habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Columbia City
Clayton D. Fralich
Convoy
Ohio
Pennsylvania Company
Fort Wayne
United States
Logan
Fralch
Pennsylvania
Young Franch
Captain Stoll
Pennsylvania Police
Post Office
Burr
Stoll
Franch
Maples
Fralich
Natal statistics list many births in community
Born to Mr and Mrs Charles Edward of Masterson avenue a son. Born to Mr and Mrs Fred Knitsley a daughter. Mr Knitsley superintendent of Robison park. Born to Mr and Mrs H C Hollenbeck of Hanover street a daughter. Born to Mr and Mrs A G Gaatcher of Euclid avenue a son. Born to Mr and Mrs William Ammons of New Haven a son. Born to Mr and Mrs William David Fry of Madison township a son. Born to Mr and Mrs Charles Jones of Boone street a daughter. Born to Mr and Mrs Frank Steiman a daughter. Born to Mr and Mrs Thornwalt Andersons of South Harrison street a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edward
Masterson Avenue
Fred Knitsley
Knitsley
Robison Park
H. C. Hollenbeck
Hanover Street
A. G. Gaatcher
Euclid Avenue
William Ammons
New Haven
William David Fry
Madison Township
Charles Jones
Boone Street
Frank Steiman
Thornwalt Andersons
South Harrison Street
Daugher
Victory in Leyte Purges Pulajanes. Four Leaders Killed
Reports from Leyte state government forces and constabulary crushed a Pulajane band in December. Four Pulajane leaders were killed, one major chief remains at large, and the bandit force suffered forty three dead. Major General Wood ordered Seventh Cavalry to join the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Leyte
Wood
Seventh Cavalry
Pension board work by Dr BE Wagner in Ohio today
Dr BE Wagner examiner for the Pennsylvania Voluntary Belief BHO ciation is spending the week on pension board duties. Today he serves as a member of the board in nail smfets in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. F. Wagner
Pennsylvania
Pension Board
Nail Smfets
Ohio
Real estate transfers across town documented
A compilation of property transactions lists transfers between individuals and firms in multiple townships. Notable entries include Amelia Altekruse to Anna Schaefer, Jacob Giant to Hayden Miller, and Edward Razet to C F Spreth, among others, with several parcels described by section and lot details and prices where shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Altekruse
Siebold
Anna Schaefer
Lake
Fred C. Altekruse
Duan D. Scott
John Hamilton
Zanesville
Joseph Giant
Hayden
Hattie E. Miller
Jefferson
Jacob Giant
Jefferson Tp
Commercial Improvement Co
Max J. Kee
Charles
Elizabeth Bandelier
Jessie Bandelier
Adams
Frank R. Smith
J. W. Hunter
Haswell
Wayne
Anton F. Kohlmeier
Christian F. Kohlmeier
Washington
Charles E. Fry
Joseph B. Haify
Springfield
R. IL
Romy
Romy Investment Company
E. St. Joe Park
Perry
Edward Razet
C. F. Spreth
Jackson
George M. Thompson
Ed Razet
John J
Justin C
Johanna Bowers
William F. Schonefeld
Burgess
New Haven
Charlotte M. McKay
Leroy McKay
Avondale
Frank Wackel
Leo M. E
Cedar Creek
G. Anspach
Edgerton
William Fpf
Shanefeld
Margaret Michael
Eliza J. Jones
Daniel
Emma Burnett
South Walton
Warne
Daniel Burnett
State of Indiana
Joseph K. Edgerton
Notice to Defendants in Quiet Title Suit Indiana
State of Indiana Allen County. John L Eble sues John Newhouse et al in the Superior Court November Term 1906 to quiet title to real estate. Defendants are nonresidents. court orders notice and an appearance by February 5 1907 to answer or demur. W A Johnson Clerk. W Kuhne attorney for plaintiff. w-12-3t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Allen County
John L. Eble
John Newhouse
Superior Court
State of
Indiana
Sarah D. Hough
Jessie W. Wickersham
Harold Wickersham
David Levitt Hough
Lydia M. Hough
John Hough
Samuel L. Hough
W. A. Johnson
W. Kuhne
Lakes Swallow His Road Seeks Two Thirds Mile of Pike
Bluffton Indiana December 6 A contractor Elijah Huffman faces a puzzling loss of two thirds of a mile of gravel road in Jackson township The lake road survey crossed a neck of land between Twin Lakes but soft ground halted work and brush and gravel were used Now the section has disappeared as the lakes merged into one
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Bluffton
Ind
Jackson Township
Elijah Huffman
Lake Road
Twin Lakes
Fort Wayne and Jackson Railroad Company Stockholders Meeting
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Fort Wayne and Jackson Railroad Company will be held January 25, 1907 at 10 a.m. at the company's office in Jackson Michigan. Transfer books close January 12 and reopen January 28. Samuel Sloan Jr., Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne & Jackson Railroad Company
Jackson
Michigan
Samuel Sloan, Jr
Christmas Holiday Rates for G R J Lines 1906
One and one half fare for the round trip between all G R J stations during the holidays. Tickets on sale December 22 to 31 1906 and January 1 1907, return by January 2 1907. For full information ask any G R I agent. Co L Lockwood G P A W 21 D 18 20 The Toledo and Chicago interurban line erecting a depot waiting room at Avilla.
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Toledo
Chicago Interurban
Avilla
Quiet Title Suit in Allen County Indiana
In the 1906 November term Superior Court action by William H. J. Werling to quiet title against Alexander James McDonald et al. The defendants include unknown spouses and heirs, extended Townley and Mathias families, and other heirs and administrators. Court orders appearance or demurrer by January 21, 1907. Attest: Wm. A. Poen edn. W. Kuhne, Atty. ur-27-8¢
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State of Indiana
Allen County
Willam H. J. Werling
Alexander James McDonald
Superior Court
State of
Indiana
Eliza H. Townley
Daniel W. Mathias
Emma Mathias
John C
John C. Mathias
Rebecca A. Mathias
Robert W. Townley
Abby T. Williams
Jonas W. Townley
Orvilla R. Townley
Samuel Loveall
Nancy Loveall
Wu. A. Poeenedn
LEK. Co
W. Kuhne
Quiet Title Action in Allen County Court
In 1905 the State of Indiana Allen County Superior Court hears John William Flesher versus William H Morton et al for an action to quiet title. Defendants listed include Ad Roe Jeremiah F Schell Jacob Ream J F Schell Loan and Investment Co Thomas Johnson and Mrs Thomas Johnson and others whose Christian names are unknown. The matter proceeds in their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Allen County
John William Flesher
William H. Morton
State of
Indiana
Towit
Roe
Jeremiah F. Schell
Jacob Ream
J. F. Schell
Thomas Johnson
Ad Roe
Twerk
C. W. Kuhne
Quiet Title Notice in Indiana Case 1906
In Allen County Indiana Charles F Stahl Ida M Stahl Steele TS Mary A Lasselle et al file action to quiet title in Superior Court November Term 1906. Nonresidents named include Mary A Lasselle and multiple Comparet heirs with unknown spouses and executors. Court warns defendants to appear by January 28 1907 or face judgment in their absence. Dec 5-w3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Indiana
Allen County
Charles F. Stahl
Ida M. Stahl
Steele
Mary A. Lasselle
State of
Indiana
Rebecca Marion Conparet
Frank Comparet
Fanny Comparet
Joseph Comparet
Alexander (. Comparet
Mary Comparet
Theodore S. Compparet
Marcellus J. Cowparet
Elizabeth Comparet
Lewis G. Comparet
Alexander
Comparet
Theodore S. Comparet
Marcellus J. Comparet
Francis Comparet
Joseph J.comparet
Rebecca Marion Comparet
Alexander C. Comparet
David Comparet
Marcellus Comparet
Indiana Divorce Notice for Non-Resident Mannock
State of Indiana Allen County notice to non resident defendant William E. Mannock in the Allen Circuit Court February Term 1907. Filing shows action for divorce in favor of Anna Mannock, with appearance required February 4 1907. attested by clerk and attorney Samuel M. Hench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Allen County
Anna Mannock
William E. Mannock
Allen Circuit Court
Indiana
W. A. Johnson
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Hackett
Will
Presi
Judge Parker
William J. Bryan
Mr. Roosevelt
Elysee Palace
Employe
Natal Statistics
John C. Heller
Court St
Fort Wayne and Jackson Railroad Company
Muncie
A. Spor
W. Kuhn Erk
Samuel M. Hench
Plaine i
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