Digest of Inheritance Tax Laws Across Major Nations
The Department of Commerce and Labor in Washington issues a pamphlet titled Digest of the Principal Features of the Laws of Great Britain France and Germany together with an Outline of Inheritance Taxation in the United States with a Collection of Judicial Decisions Relating Thereto. Charles Earl and Max West prepare the work noting progressive death duties in Europe and U S tax practices from 1797 to 1898. The publication surveys cases on taxation equality and constitutional uniformity.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Great Britain
France
Germany
United States
Charles Earl
Department
Max West
Bureau of Corporations
Congress
Europe
Switzerland
Supreme Court
Knowlton
Nowhaven
Indiana Republicans Endorse Fairbanks for President
The Indiana Republican party shows strong support for Vice President Fairbanks with a solid delegation promising to back him. Across the scene Knox and Taft face splits and Hughes gains among eastern electors while Cortelyou may sway New York, leaving Fairbanks with practical momentum.
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Indiana
Ilma
Pairbanks
Mins
Wattbanks
Pennsylvania
Knox
Manion
Taft
Uo Foraker
New York
Hughes
Cortulyou
Fairbanks
All Hoosier
Ethical convention debates saloon reform and class divides
Speakers at a Chicago Ethical convention condemn the Sunday saloon and argue for abolition as an ethical necessity. They contrast the well to do and poor men's use of saloons, noting the poor man spends his pay on Saturdays and often loses it before payday.
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Chicago
Jsta
Sajoon
Healy
Fort Wayne
Sunday saloon debate sparks jail and reform talk
The piece argues against Sunday saloons as ethical needs, cites fines and workhouse punishment for alcohol offenders, and notes a wider push for reform. It also covers health warnings from New York officials about heart disease linked to rushing, lack of exercise, and lifestyle, plus scientific reports on sulfuric compounds and benzene studies.
Board of Works to Probe Taft Wayne Street Repairs
The board of works will conduct an inquiry into municipal street repair plants to evaluate repairs of Taft Wayne's asphalt streets and whether in house work is preferable to contracting. The initiative aims to prepare for a systematic repair program, though only one aspect is being pursued.
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Board of Works
Taft Wayne
Taft Field Faces Strong Opposition In 1908 Race
The piece surveys the 1908 Republican contest noting Taft leading a field including Fairbanks and Knox while others like Foraker, Cummins, and Shaw seek influence. It discusses saloon politics in Chicago and Terre Haute, and warns of shifts in the party’s alignment ahead of the Indiana primary.
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Yall
Tnit
Indiana
Knox
Foraker
Ohio
Taft
New York
Towa
Shaw
Chicago Superintendent Trashes High School Frat Nonsense
Superintendent Cooley of Chicago Public Schools spoke in Indianapolis on Saturday saying the high school secret fraternity is a problem in many major school systems. He did not soften his critique and stated that nearly every important U S school system is wrestling with this issue.
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Cooley
Chicago
Judge Anderson presses truth in Walsh case courtroom
In the Walsh case Judge Anderson interrupts lengthy lawyer arguments to demand the facts. He scolds quibbles and pushes for the heart of the matter, seeking the whole truth and justice as bankers and defense counsel react to his unconventional style.
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Bed Rock
Judge Anderson
Walsh
Fudge
Grip and politics mix in a period column musings
The article skims from public health to naval command and politics. It notes grip dangers and medical guidance, comments on Leonard Wood, Taft, Knox, and Taft's Boston visit, Indiana Democratic tensions between Taggart factions, and curious items about spies, a New York to Chicago walk for alcohol cure, and wartime nostalgia with a holiday aside.
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Indiana
Jewel Skirt Supporter Offered for Worldwide Sale
Odd old advertisement promotes a “Jewel” skirt supporter and walst holder usable with dress suits. Priced at 25 cents, packed with directions, and shipped worldwide. Addressed to Miss Emma Grage, 617 Wallace Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana for orders by stamps or coin.
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Lfc
Indy
Emma Grage
Wallace Streat
Fort Wayne
Ind
Gwky St
Indiana Teachers Close Annual Session
The Indiana State Teachers Association concluded its annual meeting in Indianapolis with large attendance. Geo W Benton, Shortridge High School, was chosen president to succeed E B Bryan of Franklin College. Officers elected include J J Pearcy secretary treasurer and several vice presidents and executive board members. Resolutions urged federal support for a nationwide education commissioner and praised governor appointed commissions for teacher training and salaries.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana State Teachers’ Association
Geo. W. Benton
Shortridge High School
E. B. Bryan
Franklin College
Bryan
Edwin G. Cooley
Chicago
Robert J. Aloy
Indiana University
Chas. W. Koores
Ferrer
Porter County
Gus, Condo
Marion
J. J. Pearcy
Anderson
J. 0. Sanders
Columphia City
G.O. Terrell
Valparaiso
G. J. Derbyshire
Portland
C. W. Jordan
Richmond
J. R. Carney
Vernon
J. W. Holton
Sullivan
W. H. Sanders
Bloomington
H. W. Barnes
Princeton
J. A. Boatman
Scottsburg
A. Fairefild
Terre Haute
Lester Smith
W.W. A. Mills
Crawfordeville
A. A. Campbell
Peru
McCracken
Onehart
Himer G. Bryan
National Congress
Advcation
Educational Commission
Legislative Commission
Association
Indiana Teachers Open Annual Convention At Claypool
In Indianapolis on December 27 the Indiana Teachers Association opened with Dr Frank W Gunsaulus urging technical training in banking and industry. Dr Woodrow Wilson spoke on Liberal Education as crowds filled Tomlinson Hall and elevators strained under a record turnout.
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Indianapolis
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Arroour Institute of Technology
Chicago
Indiana State Association
America
Tomlinson Hall
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Iiro
Indiana Teachers’ Association
Claypool
J. B. Pearcy
Ute Association
Audienee
Indiana
B. F P. Moore
Marrion
Association
George J. Mackintosh
Wabash College
Edward Taylor
Taylor
New Association Elects Dr Elmer B Bryan as President
The gathering introduced Dr Elmer B Bryan of Franklin College as the new association president. Bryan urged education for public benefit and spoke plainly on the topic The Abundance of Life. He announced convention committees Mix Church and Hoe Down.
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Elmer B.bryan
Franklin College
Bryan
Wiliam H. Jones
Monroe County
Grand Hotel
Hoa Downs
J. ¥. Acuff
Hoosier
Grace Edmondson
Robert G. Edwards
Blancha Wellens
F. A. Cotton
William Earhart
Mugle
Richmond
Claypool
Musle
Earhart
J. Gantvoort
Cincinnati College of Music
W. J B. Washer
Penn
Meredith
Wranklin
Flora Wharton
Huntington
Arthur Mason
Columbus
Anna Birchard
Anderson
W. Otto Mioaner
Connoraville
Markets in Chicago and East Buffalo Rally After Early Wheat Weakness
Chicago May wheat prices opened weak on renewed selling and Liverpool pressure, slipping from about 1.08 to 1.00. Short-covering later pushed May wheat back to roughly 1.06 as oats corn and hogs moved with wheat. cattle and hogs sold unevenly with mixed receipts and prices at East Buffalo and Chicago markets.
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Chicago
Ilo
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chisago
May
bRc
Shorts
Thaclosa
East Buffalo
New York
Sheen
Markets Show Flat Hogs and Steady Butter Across Regions
Cincinnati and Pittsburg markets report hogs steady to 260 lower in daily trade with butchers and “strip pers” at 4.70 to 4.76. Cattle prices range 4.86 to 5.40 with strong demand for road shippers. Produce and poultry markets in Chicago Des Moines and New York show steady butter at 29 31c and cheese steady with varied creamery pieces, while eggs and poultry price moves appear mixed.
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Cincinnati
New York
Suma
Pennsylvania
Dresach
Local Market Quotes From Toledo Barr Street Market
Quoted prices cover wheat corn oats and hay with Indiana Onta-49c buys and futures for hogs cattle and calves. Regional grain bids show new and old corn $1.00, 48 66e per bushel. cloverseed $4.60. oats and hay prices listed. coal market notes Hocking Valley to anthracite ranging from 4.25 to 8.75 per ton.
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Toledo
Limar
Lima
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Barr Street
Goncey
Walsno
Brothers & Co
Cnitalunes
Baynoner
Ieee Aes
Tronsett
Torrenstein, & Crouse
Columbia Street
Trasb
Upton
Hocking
Valley
Masallon
Jackson
Poorahontas
Virginia
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Herbert Knox Smith
Smith
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Landis
Oil Trust
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Mr. Smith
Standard Oil Company
Health Department
Bureau of Vital Satistics
Itre
Dr. Darling
Ling
New York City
Department of Agricullture
Huven of Chemistry
Wiley
Socoliea “Paisen
Iurean
Isis
Long Island
San Francisco
Ife
Bia
Cumberland
Nquor Dealers' Association
United States Navy
Terre Manta
Terra Haute
Iquor
Daniel
Wil
Navy
Leonard Wood
Wilson
Chicago Tribune
Knox Boom Bureau
Mr. Knox
Santa
Boston
Tom Lawson
Beveridge
Haasler Hill
Cleveland
Conention
Grain and Provisions
Tuly
Mt. Dee
Lings
Trebho
Pittsburg
Fa. Dee
Commisalon Merchanta
J. Pf
Jojmaon
Iast
Tan Hneenanmar Nan neneAiRe
Freistroffer
Court St
People’s Drug Store
Cor. Berry and
Clinton Streets
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