Income Tax Declared Unconstitutional by Supreme Court
Washington special reports the Fifty third Congress era income tax law declared invalid by the U S Supreme Court in a five to four decision. Justices Harlan White Brown and Jackson dissented. Chief Justice Fuller and Justices Field Gray Brewer Shiras joined for the law. The court held taxes on real estate personal property and income taxed directly and not apportioned according to representation to be unconstitutional.
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Washington
Fifty-third Congress
United ‘States Supreme Court
Gach
Harlan
Brown
Shas Much Ag
Jackson
Bhiras
Supreme Court
Fuller
Field
Gray
Brewer and Shiras
White
L. Weathera
Tha Court
Miller
Internal Revenue Bureau
Internal Revenue
Assembly keeps control as conservatives win on seminary issue
The Presbyterian General Assembly voted 432 to 2002 to retain authority over its theological seminaries, a surprise move credited to a so called liberal plot. Jubilation rose among conservatives promising further actions against Tinian Seminary students. A fraternal letter was sent to Dallas and to the Southern Presbyterian Church.
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Pittsburg
Presbyterian General Assembly
Tinian Seminary
General Assembly
The
Southern Presbyterian Church
Dallas
Texas
Massive fire devastates Steubender hotel district and nearby sights
A south wind fanned a large blaze destroying Steubender's three story hotel and a two story hotel, along with six small buildings and a miniature Ferris wheel. About 100 structures burned or badly damaged, leaving 1,000 workers unemployed. Estimated damage around 250000 dollars. Sixty families seek shelter at Sea Beach Palace.
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Steubender
Seabeach Palace
Trade and wage advances amid frost hit crops and funds
The week’s review notes a 10 percent wage rise at Carneote and Jones & Laughlin, while Illinois Steel resists raises. Woolen mills lag. Olneyville idles about 10,000 workers. Demand for manufactured goods rises, money moves via bonds, and wheat and corn futures shift amid mixed crop signals. US-UK seal fishing talks strain. enforcement of vessel regulations under the parallel faces possible abrogation and legal disputes.
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New ‘York
Dan
Carneote Works
Jones & Laughlin
Dlinois Steel Company
Olneyvile
Atlantic
United States
Canada
Solomons War Tactics and Global Notes In Brief
Reports from San Francisco describe British bombardment of Solomon Islands villages and a landing near Verne amid Dutch and colonial tensions. Ottawa coverage notes Manitoba and Dominion talks on the Manitoba school question with Catholic separate schooling under tax funding debate. Columbia prepares to press Mosquito territory claims after Britain’s relinquishment. Minnesota bank S suspends with assets 140000 liabilities 100000 after reorganization and assessments.
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San Francisco
John Carter
Royatial
Australia
Hondleh
Carter
Hawaii
Sydney
England
Solomon ‘Rou
Islands
Say
Verne
Sor
Donald Guy
Ottawa
Dominion
Manitoba
Greenway
Attormey
Siffon
Rowell
Charles 17
Tupper
Lord Aberdeen
Columbia
Colon
Republic of Columbia
Nicaragua
Great Britain
Rennfo
New York
Washington
Three Negroes Lynched After Fla Crime Torture Shock
In Lafayette County Florida white men hanged and mutilated three Black suspects after the assault and murder of Mamie Armstrong. The attackers, including Sam Echols, Sim Crowley, and Jon Brooks, allegedly held the girl for hours before killing her in a swamp. Local residents vow punishment for the crime.
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St. Louis
Ellaville
Fla
Florida
Lafayette
Madison
Mamie Armstrong
Sam Echols
Sim Crowley
Jon Brooks
Echols
Miss Armstrong
Wheat 70 Cents As Shipments Go From Chicago
Wheat prices surge to 70 cents a bushel in Kansas City as speculative demand and scarce southwestern supplies push Chicago shipments. A special rate of 27 cents per hundredweight has been arranged to bring grain east, with 800,000 bushels awaiting in Kansas City elevators and Chicago harboring large surpluses.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Wansag City
Sun Bke
Chirag
Kanass
Sinen Kansas
Fire at Halifax Wharf Threatens Dominion Property
A large blaze at Halifay N N destroys cattle shed and wharf structures on the long wharf at Hifercolonial Ratheay, with sixty cstile sheds and coal cars burned. The Dominion Government owns the property and had no insurance. authorities suspect incendiaries.
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Halifax
Halifay
N.N
Ratheay
Leth Wharf
Fira
Dominion
Governor Grieves Over Osage County Miners Plight
Gov Morrill expresses deep concern for shenoal miners and families near Seranten Kansas. Distress stems from life necessities amid unemployment. Rail rates debate continues as Osage County asserts discrimination while rail officials deny changes. Santa Fe reports no rate cut and coal use unchanged. Governor has allocated available relief funds.
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Digtversi
Kanrane
Fopeka
Kan
Morrill
Seranten
Topeke
Benanan
Osage County
Santa Fe Company
Kansas
Freak in the Levee Hits Mockton California
The Paradise area levee breach sends the San Juan flooding over 40 miles of land from banks to Moora landing. A quarter of the inundated area is sown in wheat, the rest lies under grazing muds. The river rises higher due to recent heat melting snow.
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Mockton
Cal
Paradise Cut
San Juan
Moora’ Landing
Severe Hailstorm Strikes Greeley Colorado
A severe hailstorm swept through Greeley and Pleasant Valley area causing widespread damage. Stones up to hen's egg size shattered windows and knocked out arc lights as the storm passed, marking the worst hail event in years.
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Colorado
Greeley
Colo
Pleasant Valley
Spanish and insurgent forces clash near Guantanamo
Dispatches from Tavana report Spanish troops and insurgents under Maceo fighting near Guantanamo. The battle left Lieutenant Bosch dead and several Spanish soldiers wounded.
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Madrid
Tavana
Maceo
Guantanamo
Bosch
Des Moines Ball Club Growth Sparks City Hysteria
Des Moines fans flood Walnut Street to watch a large baseball crowd. The city’s club, under manager Frick, is seen as a top contender after four early wins. Rumors of a 10,000 dollar season profit surface as locals eye future success.
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Des Moines
Creston
Walnut Greek
Des Moinea
Frick
Thoss
Ivek
Des Moines Census and Local Incidents Report
Census estimates place Des Moines population near 75 000 with west side around 10 000 and factory output about 7 000 010 dollars for the year amid hard times. Reports note drownings, marriages, police actions, court cases, bank dividends, and river land claims with multiple Iowa towns including Des Moines Dubuque and Burlington cited among incidents and official figures.
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Statistica of
Des Mothoen
Des Moines
Asbeenors
Mannufacture
Alliance of Iowa Insurance Agents Faces Commission Conflicts
The Iowa Insurance Agents Alliance formed January 1 1895 to regulate agent commissions. It aimed to stop foreign firms from undercutting with 16 to 25 percent payments by aligning all parties at 15 percent. Now claim is that business is flowing to outside companies, risking Iowa firms’ viability and a return to pre alliance terms.
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Burt Deak Mesa
All
Towa Insurance
Towa
Iowa
Iowa Alliance
Crop Bulletin Reports Sharp Temperature Drop and Frost Damage
The Crop Bulletin notes extreme temperatures with a sudden fall from 94 degrees to frost line. Frosty conditions on the 18th damaged garden truck potatoes and grape vines, while other crops showed resilience. Corn planting is nearly complete. small grains and grass advanced well, and overall staple crops outlook remains favorable.
Churches Unite in Des Moines Anti Saloons Crusade
Des Moines churches held large anti alcohol meetings at four Methodist and Baptist churches as part of a Federation of Churches campaign. A petition drive will seek withdrawal consent to saloon operation, aiming to close all saloons if enough signatures are gathered.
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Des Moines
First Methodist
Prospect Park
East Side Baptist
Highland Park
Federation of Churches
Chrck
Tuenranes Companion Earnings Report Highlights Insurance Statutes
State Auditor McCarthy’s forthcoming report on Lin Insurance indicates that sixteen Iowa companies report $4.68 of bat gie revenue year while eighty five outside firms write $155,000,000 in premiums. State companies earned $2,251,000 in premiums and paid $1,519,295 in losses, or 67.2 percent. The hall and other companies wrote $5,859,008 in risks and paid $31,401 in losses out of $94,102 received in premiums. Their reasons were 12 percent of premium received.
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Fin Blate
Iowa
Iowan Gcompanies
Rigke
Joseer
AEG Sas
Bremiums
Peonhiina
Lobees
Lgases
Sussex
B. Weaver
Des Moines
Boone
Berner
Interior Department
Weaver
Webster County
Boone County
Tramiltou
Dallas
Humboldt
Pell
Jyne
Washington
Congress
Sdders
River Land Company
Tuenranes
McCarthys
Lin Insurance Lnggindas
Elata
Towa
Dujins
Batgie Riera
Atata
Phe Oitelde
Murder or death by own action debated in Calhoun County
Rumors swirl in Calhoun County over whether Charles Howell killed himself or was murdered. Some friends support murder theory while others note Howell’s failure to meet large pork orders as a possible motive. Robbery spree in Vulagi prompts police pursuit as burglars loot D Duzzy’s, Mulligan’s, Cox Bros, and Irunk’s stores.
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Calhoun County
Chark Howell Realthy
Beery Ktere
Vulagki
Burlington
Katnas
D. Duzzy
Muligan
Alove
Cox Bros Hardware
Irunk
Iowa Sportsmen's Meeting Sets Next Year Hosts at Cedar Rapids
At the Iowa State Sportsmen's Association annual meeting in Cedar Rapids Davenport was chosen to host the next meeting and tournament. Officers announced include President N S Young Turlington, Vice President Geo Henderson, Cedar Rapids Secretary R Cook Davenport Treasurer Edward Emerson Davenport. A convict labeled a murderer, Helha, received an eighteen year sentence to the penitentiary after a break for liberty, leading to a rapid manhunt. Interstate Fair property in Sioux City was sold by Receiver Wigton to satisfy liens totaling 20 404 dollars as part of a speculative plan by A M Caffman to form a new company and revive the enterprise.
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Salix State Bank
Pulaski
J. A. Henderson
Washington
Aleck
Phompson
Oto
Oregon
Wag
St Mies Bigley
Dubuque
Los Angélsa
Cal
Arthur Hepburn
England
New Zealand
George Daniels
Clnton
Coffee
Ganehl
Fred Graff
Muthim Shashab
Ainmint of Iowe College
Chicago
H. AW. Belfield
C. P. Graver
M. Austin
Ball Nine
Beloft
University of Wisconsin
Northwestern University
Charles White
Justice Bilvira
Des Moines
White
Augustua
Jumilcon
Interuore
B. Wanchard
Edgewoel
Bank of Edgewood
Dee
J. Blanchard
Edgewood
Bune Yhrta Hustmaning
Palr Property Sele
Wigton Lms
Interstate Fair
Sioux City
A. M. Caffman
Mlos Caffman
Beter
Damages Sought Over Affection Allega tions in County Case
A $10,000 suit filed by Dick Margaret against Cat John Reed alleges alienation of his wife's affections. Attorneys report a separate crane action against Isaac Dickerson, former vice president of Case County Bank, with final trial set for June 4. In Clinton, Francis Coakley, 4 years old, was thrown from a horse, suffering a broken neck.
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Cumberland
John Reed
Richard Margeret
Margeret
John Campbell
Salix
Tresdar
John
Cwnierland
Dick Margaret
Dickerson
Isaac Dickerson
Case County Bank
Francis Coakley
Clinton
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Russian Poland
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Ilenry Bradvary
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West End
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Sisamer
Uritiah
Minnesotan Bank
Cluacsa Ita
Redwood Falls
Minn
Citizen's Bank
Ya Mieslnyg
Martin Kelly
Ghicaga
Ambroge Afec- Laughlin
Louleville
McLaughlin
Reis Broa. & Nixon
Kelly
Indiana
Bareel
Mia
J. C. Seely
Maynard
Fred Whituore
Whitmore
Warried
Raturne
Cacedla
ATL
Johu Bobling
Fontanelle
Debuque
J. B. Coomba
Altona
R. A. Waldin
Sear
Gedar Rapida
Northern
Hfe
Illinois Central
H.W. Thomas
Minneapolia
Fred Willan
Newton
Thomas
Amrs. Good
Ta. Z. Welle
Wellin
Weis
H. Reinfield & Co
Haas
St. Louts
Miss Tuck
Joe J. Fourth
Marshalltown
Stackhouse
J Burlington
West Burlington
Iowa Insurance
Stinhtenn
Mmeder
Helm
Iryen Clark
Olumwa
Flo
Anil
Heha
Selm
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