Doings of Congress Daily Report on Cuban and silver debates
A condensed record shows Senate and House proceedings with Tillman's Cuba speech and resolutions urging belligerent rights, minority calls for Cuban independence, and fights over the silver bond bill. House actions include a Cleveland breakwater repair appropriation and committees routing elections, tariffs, and a district appropriation bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Tillman
Senat
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Bill
Jones
Call
Senato
Burton
Ohio
Cleveland
Senate
Vilas
Chandler
The Fiea's Armor Described in Fragmentary Text
A fragment describes a comimon house fiels with hard overlapping plates likely after fish sales. It notes plates with a row of Tistly spikes, suggesting a decorative or protective covering.
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Fiea
Comimon House
The Land of the Boers
Fragmentary notes discuss the land of the Boers and religious groups. Mentions a reform church and the meaning of Fransvaal as across the wall near the Vaal River.
Massive Chestnut Street Fire Destroys Haseltine Buildings
A devastating blaze on Chestnut Street Philadelphia destroyed the seven story Haseltine building and the adjoining Baptist Publication Society and American Baptist Historical Society structures. Losses from the fire exceed 2 million dollars with extensive damage to paintings books and curios. Police quickly spotted smoke and the blaze spread despite early alarms as west winds fed the flames through the wooden upper floors. The Haseltine property valued around 800000 was insured and the fire raged past daybreak with insurance covering the losses on the art and fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Street
Fuiiadelphia
Charles H. Haseltine
Baptist Publication Society
American Baptist Historical Society
Homer
le Boutilier & ‘Go
Wellig
Wistar
Lafayette
Broad and
Sansom
Haseltine
Piano Watercoats
Fallet & Davis
Steinay & Co
Rice
Harward
Danterously
Stier
G. Hilous
Talebert
Robert Plenty
Valand
Insurgents in Good Trim Reported Critical Situation
Insurgents in Coli dure ine flu post fesy weeks, with leadership crisis marked by Maxine Gomies and Antayin Ma cra. A dispatch from Une press outlines routed forces, fortifications, and reconciliations as authorities report mobile clashes, evacuations, and a contested governance shift amid a tense regional stand.
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Invilenia
Empalen
Une
Vablegramm
United
Maxine Gomies
Antayin Macra
Binvana Pire
Regis Atipeet
Abu
Guy
Lari Hill
Indemnity Demand by Minister Terrell for Missions
Minister Terrell requests indemnity funds in the low tens of thousands for damages to American missions at Marash and Khare. Reports claim Turkish forces attacked, with casualties and material losses, and estimate large numbers needed for capture and defense. A detailed情 report notes troops crossed the Persian frontier and clashes near Zeitown, with Allied forces possibly mobilizing.
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Terrell
Yarnton American Missionm
Unite States
Terrel
Turkey
Marash
Kharepur
Abealza
Irmans
Parkish
Thin
Zasitounlis Nuindier Footer
Siz
Zeitown
Unclear 1910s News Incoherent Wire Service Snippets
Fragments mention Hibichee T. Gerry and President Roosevelt with references to child labor, a Pinkariaa Prince, Bulgaria, and a Russian minister. Also mentions a storm at New Inlet, New York, and a shipwreck rescue by a sailor named Rielgers. The garbled text references Goodyear, the Gertyreicg National Thank, and associations with Atlantic concerns.
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Sparks
Wirce
Petgreen
Hibichee
T. Gerry
Roosevelt
New York
Polier
Trine Perdinand
Riler
Bulgaria
Rites Church
Aller
Stowm
Ashare
New Inlet
Nycl
Piioves
Tore Woodall
Marge
Mey Orleans
Baltimore
On Hien
Die
Hie Saver
Data Reilgers
Fie Rem
Aierney Softies
Bedetkers
Whiting
Tims
Gertyreicg
Sd Thins
Anne
Warhen
Siewens
Allatiin
Coney
Gations Wieinose Enterprises
Tax Reform Studies United With American Live Question Bureau
After January 1, 1596 these studies will be joined to the American Live Question Bureau articles. Address listed as 208 Odd Fellows Building, St Louis Missouri.
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American Live Question Bureau
Odd Fellows Building
St Louis
Confiscation fears voiced over city policy debate
A letter to the Herald protests a proposed policy to confiscate unimproved city property. The writer warns it could wipe out decades of savings and harm families, arguing taxation should reflect full value rather than light rates. He cites property tax versus corporate taxes and criticizes wealth held in vacant lots.
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The
Herald
New York Municipality
Legal Investment
New-York
Grecory Surre
Jrs
Gordon Bennett
Hariem River
Gregory
Bad Taxation the Cane in South Sarglina Sparks Northern Reaction
A critical opinion piece from the Johnstown Democrat denounces a reactionary movement in South Sarglina aimed at the Negra and Yale sgatush. The author argues the effort will provoke public disorder, violence, and social stagnation, urging progress toward freedom and economic growth to secure civic order and true patriotism.
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Sarglina
Securi
Hanée
Natere
Nature as Taxation Teacher in The Bible and Land
An analysis questions whether natural law justifies taxation of income, inheritance, credits, money, and banks. It weighs equity, evasion risk, and burdens on widows, orphans, and proprietors, warning against double taxation and concealed debts while debating currency and tax policy implications.
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Rome
Toman
Single Tax proposal cited in Shearman’s Oral Taxation
Debates over a single tax plan claim taxes on ground rents would replace most levies. Estimates show British taxes would take 59 percent of ground rents etc. In the U S the plan would cut farmers’ taxes by 149 million dollars yearly and save many under 350 dollars annual earners. G P Putnam’s Sons publishes the 50 cent volume in New York with Patriot Phalanx listing.
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Boston
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
United States
Shearman
G. P. Patnam
Jersey Land Values Spark Taxation Debate in Camden
Condemnation actions in Camden seek land on the Delaware bridge approach. Hatch & Bro own twelve acres valued at 240000 by owners, taxed at 125 per acre. Letter urges fair taxation to ease burden on homeowners and spur farming and housing growth. Letter writer Rui cites New York readers and criticizes landowners withholding land to raise values.
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Camden Courts
Pennsylvania Railroad
Delair
Fishhouse Station
New Jersey
New Delaware Bridge
Hatch & Bro
Philadelphia Record
Tax on Land Without City Improvements Provokes Outcry
The passage protests taxing distant farm lands at high rates due to lack of city improvements and access. It argues a heavy levy would be unjust, harming land held in trust for minors and threatening their future estates. It warns of erosion of value if taxes are not affordable or paid through forced sales.
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Tor Gomié
Lovie
Ashe
Tie Ag
The Bad Boy and the Teacher in Class
A long educational column discusses how to handle difficult pupils, arguing for teacher individuality and firm discipline. It contrasts one stern, logical method with others, warns against one women’s reform ideas, and emphasizes memory training and orderly minds for boys aged around twelve and younger. The piece blends anecdotes, memory tips, and calls for tailored approaches to each pupil.
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McLlor
Sean
Willi
The Prejudice Against Diagramming in Teacher Analysis
A fragment from a Brammar era piece argues prejudice clouds teachers against diagramming. It contends diagramming clarifies sentence structure and algebra, aiding both pupil and teacher, and warns against overwork and moral panic. It stresses balance, health, and steady study as keys to learning.
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Brammar
Agisnee
Vednen Pust
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Germany
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Treasury
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