Home Rule in Taxation Debates in Texas Cities
A Houston speaker argues for local self tax powers, citing New Zealand and New South Wales models. He warns against state bills that tax credits, mortgages, and bank deposits, saying such measures hurt business and raise consumer prices. He urges direct taxation limited to land and tangible property and envisions exemptions for improvements to spur investment and growth.
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Ring of Houston
Texago Estate and Industrial Association
Fort Worth
New Zealand
New South Wales
New Zoumel
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Department of Statu
United States
New Zeal
John Connerly
New Zea
Connerly
Ireland
All Ati
Canada
America
State of
Colorado
Khediva
Egypt
Jil- By
Hue
Hous
Southern Pacific Company
New
Tte
Houston
de Wome
Milich
Indianapolis
Daves Tt
Tax Commission
Ite Gomle
FAO
Texas
Horaton
Manitoba
British America
Harris County
Dé Pont
Board of Equalization
New Orleans
Tom
Joral
Khedive of
Reypt
Jawa
City of
Roveraenat
O Rline Photh
Bia
Juan
Carnicks
Tax Reform Debate Draws Wide protest in Texas
A letter from Port Lavaca criticizes proposed statewide tax changes as harmful and unfair. The writer argues the plan shifts burdens to consumers and mortgagees, harms capital and development, and urges constituents to oppose the measure before the Texas legislature. The piece cites taxpayer unease and warns of broader economic harm.
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Taunton
Texas
Stanie Celf
Tax Commission
Cluiee
Dahon
Question to the Bayitor on Major Eapers and governor term
A January note from Manor Texas questions Major Eapers inability to be United States aecater while his gubernatorial term expires. The fragment hints at political doubt and leadership concerns.
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Manor
Texas
United States
Get Rich Quick Scheme Promoted Through Bonds and Banks
A reader cites a proposed scheme claiming to profit from United States 4 percent bonds by borrowing from government deposits via Jamen Stillman of National City Bank. The plan promises $400,000 annual interest on $14,000 and a free loan of $100,000, enabling wealth without labor, while railing at government wastage and wealth disparity.
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the World
Standard of Trust
United States
Jamen Stillman
National City Bank
Thin City
Oil Trust
Stillman
Roberts
Blessed
Republic
It Is Time for Texas Dealers to Unite
The writer urges Texas businessmen to form a cooperative or shareholding venture to produce ammunition and related goods locally after February 1. They argue that combining idle capital could replace imports, sustain local merchants, and keep money at home rather than sending it to northern manufacturers.
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Post
Houston
Texas
North
Community fundraiser dinner and auction heats up at cemetery event
The Schulenburg community held a charity supper and raffle to support the local cemetery, drawing a well attended crowd. Organizer Mrs. EB. Ropeler led a lively program with games, a Ten-dollar old dame raffle, and a final raffle won by Minters Harviy Clark. Coffee was served late while volunteers thanked contributors. notes praised the cooperative effort and anticipated colder weather ahead.
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Schulenbare
Ropeler
Peincilla
Gait
Minter Harviy Clark
Mieadamor
Louies
Wolters
F. Joanwon
Si Vounel
Brerman
Theo. Wolters
Minoes
Ema Mer
War M. Jordan
Hettie Jordan
Agnts
Siteras Mra
Horner
Mr. Christion Baummarice
Chicago
Velasco area farming boosted by Cane industry plans
Velasco residents report strong cane farming growth and planned improvements led by Mr Campbell and Mr Smith. The Lake Jack operations expand with 100 acres in cane and new truck grading. a tugboat Charles Clarke docks at the jetty mouth of the Binsin river.
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Cedar Thin
Campbell
Smith
Jackwor
Charlee Clarke
Todey
T Binsin River
Cuero Cu
Cuero Cullings Texas February 2 The title daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Hunter died after falling into a tub of water. Effie Thursday evening Joseph B Edam and Mine wed Judge Sumners officiating. A large gathering attended the ceremony and a sumptuous dinner followed.
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Cuero Cullings
Custe
Texas
Frank Hunter
Walter
J. C. Calhoun
O. W. Ferguson
Thomaston
Cuero
Hell's Gate Bridge
Effie
Joseph &. Edam
Sumners
Gorved
Thin
Worth A Book $100 Free Offer Explored
An awkwardly worded ad promises a book for free or at low cost to those who have erred in youth, claiming it will help recover and avoid future danger. It urges sending a request via post and hints at personal improvement and guidance.
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H. F. Ring of
Port
Lavaca
Fleh
Foulne
Malelonér
Attorney General
Seither
Matagorda
Lirenana
Pricen
Congress
Alte
Reinet
Thie Ncicto
Pletelan Order
Sivers
Jonon
Philadelphia
Warner
Warner's Safe Cure Co
Rochester, N. Y
Alice McCullough
Schulenburg
Irs
Velasco
M. A.M. McLaughlin
Main St
Dallas, Tex
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