Military Manners and Siege Tactics Through History
The article traces the origin of military punishment the gauntlet to Gustavus Adolphus and notes its spread through English and German forces. It describes medieval siege practices including throwing carrion to force surrenders, and praises protection of sacred sites while detailing knightly armor and weaknesses. It also mentions later use of barbarian troops and a proposed 1896 world fair in Japan funded by indemnity money.
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Gustavus’ Adolphus
Gustavus
America
Jerusalem
India
Africa
Asia Minor
Algeria
Bulgaria
Count Okufa
Japan
Tax Reform Studies Prompt Readers to Contribute
The notice invites articles on taxation for publication while excluding tariff topics. It notes landowners should care as reforms raise land values and directs readers to submit to the Buffalo office or Lock Street.
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Lock Street
Buffalo
Sliding scale tax plan on royalties proposed by Milwaukee mine operators
A sliding scale royalty plan agreed by Milwaukee area mine operators could fix royal ties if approved by fee owners. It would tie royalties to market prices, potentially forcing mines to cut output or shut down if profits disappear. The note advocates equal taxation on natural resources to ease farmers’ burdens and broaden assessment value.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Intangible property tax critique highlights inequities
A Cleveland era report dismisses the effort to tax intangible assets, noting Ohio's system favors country counties and drains city revenues. It cites evidence of underreported values, perjury risk, and commissions to inquisitors, arguing the law drives capital away and harms urban industry.
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Cleveland
Mercs
Toratis
Arere Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
GE Louie Railway Co
Cutis Milfree
Ingalls
Ohie
Apyaip
Hamilton Counix
Cistinnati
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Fiamilton
Stotheh
Gomery
Hamilton County
Custiherra
Nis
Yenich
Osly
Superior
Michigan
Ohio
Aeen
Thorn
Wien
Taxation and wealth production in early American thought
The piece argues taxes should not stifle wealth creation while noting that current revenue demands risk heavy burdens on productive labor. It cites Mr. Townsend and figures from contemporary sources to claim land and mineral wealth could be taxed efficiently without crippling prosperity, urging reformers to balance taxation with growth.
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Iin Taos
Lian Ivan
Toenei
Ledsys
Cauimiderstian Bay
Oaww Sry
New York
Old Time Lawyer Keeny's Wit in Noted Trial Narrative
A fragment recalls Dennis Keeny, a celebrated old style lawyer, famed for wit over legal technique. An anecdote describes a trial where a defendant shot into a party, the weapon loaded with dried peas, and Keeny's line about peas in soil six weeks ago blooming.
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Dennis Ekeeny
Keepy
Wes
Keeny
Two Peoples Fight Threat Looms Over India Riots
The article outlines rising Hindu Muslim tensions in India with potential clashes and government anxiety. It cites the emergence of an Antigan Riling League, broader racial fears, and disruptive social strain. It also includes unrelated items about shops and calendars from a newspaper miscues.
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Ilindooa
Jndia
Gerip Vhak
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