Chapter Evil and a Lover’s Dilemma in Alipore
In Alipore Jane Knox faces engagement pressures and hidden love as Major Barron and Captain Prinsep vie for her hand. Jane confides in Mrs Dene about romantic conflict while hints of Verity’s ambitions unfold amid social intrigues and a looming separation.
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Dee
Jane
Alipore
Aviv
Jonny
Trane
Larron
Primsep
Stephen Prin
Ian
Seeer
Ots
Wren
Ray
Tan
Ron
Joey
Tax Reform Studies Highlight Land Tax and City Values
The piece argues that Pennsylvania farmers invest heavily in land yet face heavy taxes while coal and oil land owners speculate on undeveloped tracts. It cites Illinois taxation disparities, the high tax on improvements, and advocates site value taxation to curb monopolies and expand employment.
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Powowa
Enrror
Pennsylvania
Western Union ‘Telegraph Co
Standard Oil Co
Jmiher
Inet
Ilinois
Ighor Commission
America
Catt Parison
Inna
Hich
Iby
Jiern
Fanni
Plincis
Taxing Renters Versus Property Taxes Debate in New York
A letter to the editor cites Evening World figures showing city charity payouts to poor residents and argues for taxing landlords and reducing property taxes or taxes on improvements. It discusses renter shares, public funds, and the logic of tax systems, citing The Democrat and tenant viewpoints.
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Evening World
New York
Abslot
TSCM
J. Crimming
Qrlonnel
Quinn
Clul
Seaeesenserrees
The
New York Life
Planacy
New York City
Ground rents as private taxes in 1855 Illinois
An Official deplanation notes ground rents are private taxes, varying by site advantages. It argues rents reflect enjoyment of public depots society provides and that state use would be public taxes, while private owners levy them as private taxes.
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George
Beneft
Illinois Labor Bureau
Knights of Labor Journal on tax plan for typesetting machines
The article argues against prohibitory taxes on city typesetting machines in New Orleans. It says progress should be welcomed, stresses the economic gains of machinery, and claims taxes must consider union and producer impacts to allow adjustment to new conditions.
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Titr Knights of Labor Journal
New Orleans
Sus
Famous Maine Tightrope Feat Bridges Piscataquis River
In Foxcroft Me a veteran performer known as Cusack crossed the Piscataquis River on a spruce sapling pole used as a tight rope. He rode a pike pole as an improvised oar, reached the far bank in five minutes, and received enthusiastic applause. He later performed again at the hotel, vowing to have tea prepared by the landlord.
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Job
Penobscot
Fosécroft
Exehanse Wotel
Ford
Piscataquis
Jetyth
Cusack
Miil-Dam
Ne Cusack
Lus
Mda Wvas
Ahr
Aldmas
Hinself
Offposita
Smilivs
Pettien
Wegnding
Aldil
Aid Algo
Foxcroft
New York
Horseless carriages and electric power in France
The article notes that horseless carriages without horses are common in France and that petrol remains the main propulsion. It says few vehicles use electricity as motive power because storage batteries are not yet practical or economical, but anticipates electric carriages will become widely used once solved.
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Carriacea
France
Wood Bar Machine Promises Lighter Headgear Material
A patent describes a machine that turns cubed wood into fine strips like excelsior. When moistened the strips are woven for headgear, claimed to be lighter and cheaper than straw and easier to manipulate. The inventor notes many similar words exist without rhymes.
Fragmentary 19th century dialogue on gifts and quarrels
A garbled dialogue fragment shows Mrs Dix debating a present and her husband while Mrs Flicks asks about a birthday. The conversation hints at a quarrel from that morning and references a rejected kiss and a tense exchange with George.
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Mrs. Dixs
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Army
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Burke
Ea Lerten
Stadions
Limetine
Fholone
Prinsep
Dane
Taderd
Saul
Col
Stephen Prinssp
Jane Knox
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Iain
Cawnpore
Rome
Sienece
Misa Knox
Anid Stephan
Isoollys
Geat Ag Pha
Barry
Cattniiister
Cage
Cyes
Howe
Asi
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Eucu Teak
Aix
Drongut
Nainsi
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U. 8
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Tohnstown Democrat
Chicago Post
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