Supreme Court Validates Payne Aldrich Tax Amid Debate
The U S Supreme Court upheld the Payne Aldrich corporation tax as constitutional in a unanimous decision. The ruling says the tax targets the doing of business by corporations and would raise about 75 million dollars yearly, with exemptions for certain real estate and syndicate firms. Justice Day notes the tax applies to corporate activity rather than property ownership.
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Washington
Supreme Court of
Boston
Minneapolis
Ata
Freaien
Sitolna
District of Columbias
Justice Day
Tak
Awsy
Pew
United
Erate Corporation
Atate
Erate 7
Righin Er
Pris Ile
Rothe
Rome
Trail of Slayer Over Hemisphere Ends in Capture
New York march 11 a chase that stretched for more than 30 000 miles ended with the capture of Alphonse Dinehart also known as Robert Ursus charged with murder and held for extradition from Mexico The case traces from a 1909 crime in which a gunman on a bicycle killed a fiancé on a Guadalajara corner The suspect fled across South America and North America eluding detectives until he was tracked to New York City and arrested by DOJ detectives Jantzer and Dyer after a long global manhunt.
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New York
Sted
Fiose
Alphonse Dinehart
Robert Ursus
Shields
Mexico
Manuel A. Bratera
Auerese
Dolores
Guadalajara
Vnigina
Yeon
Jssues
Lenase
Urana
Hea
Edose
Lette
Urzna
Frace
W. J. Burns
Buenos Ayres
Urena
Montevideo
Uruguay
Valparaiso
Lima
Callao
Taliman
Panama
Avana
Yucatan
Davans
Chicago
Hie
Serosa
Fortyfourth Street
Noth Avenue
Department of Justice
Jantzer
Dyer
Immigrant Debate Splits on Open Policy Viewpoint
At a Branson luncheon Republicans debated immigrant policy. Rabbi Stephen Wise challenged a Horsham secretary’s claim that Southern European migrants are a burden, while Secretary Nagel and Wise defended an open immigration stance as best for the United States.
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Branson
Stephen &. 4Wine
Prescott Loykall
Horston
Europe
Rabbi Wise
Regaria
Nagel
Robbers Hold Up Hotel and Escape with Coin
A hotel robbery ends with the bandits fleeing after grabbing about $78 from a large bag. Police scenes describe show of force as they threatened staff and fled the scene toward a central business district.
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Tien
Tish
Mareh
Tie Business Disi Y Tabla
Sapg Clark Thander Anid
Santa Vay
Pardons Not Acted On By Taft In Turbulent Session
In New York on March 14 the report notes President Taft did not act on several clemency petitions. The article references proposals from Secretary Warren and mentions cases tied to the Mares Walsh and Freseocuments, with discussion of full review in appeals. It also describes a funeral attended by Arthur Bean and family after a shooting incident, detailing guards and services.
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New York
Eures
Nks
Warren
Chicane
Tan
Bulay
Atlanta
Washington
Wheat and corn export totals for week and six month period
Bradstreet and Dan report on business shows weekly wheat and flour exports from the United States and Canada at 2,225,873 bushels, down from 2,980,200 last week and 1,673,803 a year ago. Sixteen week totals to March 9 reach 4,979,630 bushels. Corn exports for the week hit 2,600,000 bushels, versus 2,801,17 last week and 1,022,589 in 1918. For 36 weeks ending March, corn exports total 34,236,336 bushels, compared with 19,664,635 last year.
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New York
United States
Canada
Cort
Economic Trends and Trade Outlook in Early March Markets
A survey notes modest trade improvement in urban markets and steady progress in early farm work, with textile buyers preferring small lot purchases while large purveyors struggle to push sales. Tariff schedules and Canadian reciprocity loom over Congress as building activity rises slightly and expenditures remain tight. Footwear demand is solid domestically but lagging in the East. machinery orders rise while skilled labor and common laborers see impacts. US weekly business failures edge up from prior weeks. Canada shows a similar pattern.
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New York
Bradl
Bury Cipal
Congress
United States
Timieada
Canada
Dhie
Vie
Cirren
Jron
Chicago
Fittabure
Manila
Capada
Busines Bet
Inagant
Bia Yn
City Eyes Action Over False Yellow-Wlower Dispatches
Spokane and Seattle readers faced telegraphic rumors claiming a plague deaths in Spokane and other cities. Authorities announce charges for spreading false statements under state law and name press figures connected to the investigation.
Roosevelts Route Through Kansas City
Obscure OCR fragment notes Theodore Roosevelt and Miss Ethel Roosevelt visiting Kansas City and continuing to California. It mentions a public event or trolley route and references power and political tensions in Wisconsin and nearby towns. The text is garbled with many misread names and places.
Iowa Officers to Take Key Roles in Mexican Border Work
Washington dispatch notes Iowa officers will play prominent roles along the Mexican border. Captain George Gibbs of the signal corps from Harlan has been ordered to the Iron Gate. Captain Paul Straub from Iowa City to San Antonio. Major Harry B. Wilkins of Des Moines in charge of commissary at San Antonio. Major Edward Kreger in the judge advocate general's department called to Washington for duty.
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Washington
Iowa
George A. Gibbs
Signal Corps
Gibbs
Jows
Harlan
Paul Straub
Medical Corps
Iowa City
San Antonio
Poke
Harry B. Wilkins
Edward Kreger
Gallet as graft witness in Chicago bribery case
State's Attorney seeks Bailey as witness in bribery probe linked to Senator Broderick's Chicago saloon vote for Lorimer. Holstlaw's deposition shows a $2,500 payment on July 28, 1908, from a Chicago bank. trial date set for March 29.
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Springfold
Burke
United States
Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
John 8
Broderick
Chicago
David J. Holstlaw
Iuka
Holstlaw
Hoan
Halles
Senate
Hrederick
Unlucky Gem Again Causes Owner Grief
The Heve diamond, linked to Marie Antoinette lore, faces a legal dispute as L J C Cartier of New York and Paris sues new owners Dr. Jove Lyn McLean and Edward H. McLean to recover 15 million francs for the stone. The McLeans bought it January 28 for 189 900 dollars with a 26 000 em raid valued part payment. Cartier alleges missed payments and a missing emerald residue.
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Washington
Marie Antoinette
Jovelyn W. BrcLean
Thomas F. Walsh
District of Columbia
L. J. & PS. Cartier
New York
Paris
McLean
McLeans
Cartier Brothers
Cartiers
Ballinger to Sue Pinchot and Paper
Gifford Pinchot faces legal action as Secretary of the Interior Richard A Lattinger vows to sue over statements. Lattinger says he will pursue damages and intends to take his case to court, while Ballinger plans to return home to Beattie for a short rest before continuing public life.
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Washineten
Gifford Pinchot
Richard A. Latlingger
Ing
Interior
Thaltlinger
Cart
Beatie
Tiatlin- Menlbh
Colles
Fragmented OCR Note on Mexican S boats Patrol Orders
Fragmented text describes patrol orders for Mexican ships and related movements. Mentions March and Panay referenced in unclear context. Content is garbled with many unreadable names and phrases, making precise details impossible to confirm.
President Taft Talks on National Subjects in Georgia
President Taft addressed the Southern Commercial congress in Atlanta urging young men to rise above partisanship and sectionalism. He praised the Sixty-first Congress for its achievements including the Japanese treaty, noted disappointment over Canada reciprocity, and spoke of an extra session to ratify the agreement. He planned a brief Augusta stop before returning to Washington.
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Southern Commercial Congress
New South
Sixty-first Congress
Congress
Taft
Canada
Mr. Tait
Ffere
Democrata
New House
Himelf
Paine-Aldnehact
Inventory Filed of Eddy Estate in New Hampshire
An inventory filed in the probate court lists assets of Mary Haker Glover Eddy's estate. It notes real estate in New Hampshire, copyrights valued at 20000, and a Massachusetts appraised value of 224000. Tax details and pending litigation affect the estate disposition. General Baker announced a settlement plan for Fueasant View.
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N. SE
Valle San
New Hampshire
Mary Haker Glover Eddy
Christian Science Churcn
Cepnety
Probata
Cleveral Wienry
Tinker Caiimiatea
Hentia
New Lampahirs
Blarks
Bouda
New Wampshire
Mra. Heady
Baker
Fedde
Hare
Boston
Maddy
House Won't Quit On Reciprocity Treaty Debate
A fragmented report outlines ongoing opposition to reciprocity treaty measures in Congress. It notes deferred decisions and legislative maneuvers as lawmakers weigh cotton and tariff impacts alongside broader trade policy.
Italian Slayers Stand Trial for Wide Range of Crimes
In Viterbo on March 12 the trial of 41 Neapolitan Camorra members opened, with Cavallaro Bianchi presiding. Prosecutors pursue accusations of assassinations, murders, and robberies tied to Italy’s notorious crime ring, tied to Petrosino’s 1909 Palermo case and later actions in New York.
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Viterbo
Italy
Cavallaro Bianchi
Ministry of Justce
Sas Camorra
Gennaro Cuoccolo
Maria Cutinelli
Cuoccolo
Sorrentine
Petresins
Joseph Petrosino
Palermo
New York
Petrosino
Enrico, Alfano
Erricone
Camorra
Victor
Emmauel
Signor Fant
Tria
San Francesco
Gradi
Ban Tarpara
Tne
Abbatemagge
Maria Standanig
Origen
Ata Walle
Spawn Prowemiior
Flehl
Tnformer
Informer
Abbatamaggio
Giancor
Elurch
Lorenzo Ta Viterbe
Terricans
Vitenzi
Errirone
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Helen Taft
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