Trapped Miners in Osceola Copper Mine Inferno Near Calumet
A fire in shaft No. 2 of the Osceola copper mine near Calumet Michigan trapped over 200 workers. Forty two escaped while many believed to have perished as smoke and gas filled the mine. A search led by Capt. Richards faced deadly gas as crews moved through the levels seeking survivors.
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Bunda
Ajl
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Xavernlr
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Heche
Ogenala
Minera
Defender Wins First Cup Contesta in Windward Passage
The American yacht Defender defeated Valkyrie in a sprint to windward covering fifteen miles in a record 4 hours 59 minutes 65 seconds, beating the Britisher by 5 minutes 49 seconds amid jubilation and mixed maritime reaction.
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Lenden
Doutcher
Gant
Enp
Excellent week for crops with general harvest prospects
The week yielded generally favorable conditions for securing and maturing crops across the United States. Frost caused minor injury in parts of South Dakota and Wisconsin, while Minnesota escaped frost damage. Illinois saw rapid vegetation growth with above normal rainfall and warm conditions, and corn and other staples advanced. Minnesota reports garden damage but corn and potatoes largely escaped. South Dakota and Nebraska enjoy good progress, with early corn maturing and potatoes ripening. Kansas and Missouri face mixed rains, while Iowa and Ohio show strong maturation and pasture growth. Michigan and Indiana report favorable weather boosting corn, potatoes, and tobacco fields.
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United States
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Montina
Michigan
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Ohio
Tests on armor plate prove battleship resilience at Indian Head
Government proof tests at Indian Head simulate a battleship section with heavy armor. A 500 pound 10 inch shell and a 450 pound twelve inch shell failed to pierce the plate, bending but not breaking the backing, prompting praise from Secretary Morbrun.
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Tate
Iowa
Jndian Head
Natal
Uough
Wade
Gramps Yarda
Philadelphia
Carpenter
Dupont
Alen
Uorbrun
Mont Blanc tragedy and varied early 20th century notices
Telegraphic Brevitica reports the deaths of Dr Schnurdreher of Prague and two Italian guides on Mont Blanc, and Police Patrolman Daniel Ryan of Hell Gate Rapids, NY, boasting his thirty fifth rescue. Also notes Dr William Waddie’s death in Ohio after fifty years of practice, Father Kelly’s Omaha arrest and discharge, Senator White’s remarks on a Chinese exclusion style bill, and a Brazil Rio agreement with revolutionists supportive of the current government.
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Prague
Mont Blanc
Daniel Ryan
Hell Gate Rapids
New York
Wiliam Waddie
Ghio
Chillicothe
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Norwalk
United States
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Fitzgerald
San Francisco
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Department of Btale
Rio
Brazil
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Hand
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Gevernisat
Public notices seek taxation articles and editorial views
Readers are urged that taxation articles are welcome as long as they are decent and well written within reasonable limits. Landowners should note that improvements raise land value. address submissions to this office or 10 Lock Street Buffalo N.Y.
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Lock Street
Buffalo
Natural Taxation and the Bicycle Tax Debate
Letter from Rupert Barker of Brooklyn argues against a bicycle tax in France and advocates promoting bicycle use. He asserts the tax is harmful to outdoor exercise, road repair, and progress toward modern transport, urging incentives over taxation and noting the burden on workers like clerks and mechanics.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Barick Goor
Europe
Gatherel
USA
Europead
Vanderbilt
Rupert Barker
Brooklyn
Personal Tares in New York Taxation Incident
A New York occasion shows a man appearing before the tax official to seek a higher personal property assessment, after years of sworn exemption. The tale hints at a moral about personal taxation and contrasts New York’s approach with Brooklyn’s shift away from such levies except for new corporations.
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New York
Pawels
Brooklyn
Personal taxation and the hidden value of property
The speaker argues against personal property taxes as unreliable for assessing true value. Debts and undisclosed assets complicate appraisal, making levies ineffective. He contends only a different tax system can ensure fair taxation, criticizing New York’s approach as insufficient.
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City of
New York
Sunderland Demands Power to Levy Land Value Rates
The Sunderland town council votes to petition Parliament to enable local authorities to levy rates on land values regardless of current use and to seek legislation authorizing this power.
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Sunderland
Twwenty
City taxed by debt law argued to be unfair
N S World urges repeal of a personal property assessment law citing that officials and wealthy individuals avoid taxes by marrying debts to assets. The letter contends the law favors a small debt skilled class, harms modest property owners and those without real estate, and promotes unthrift.
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New York
N. S. World
Wealth and privilege criticized by Democratic columnist
The passage argues that natural resources, unfair taxation, and entrenched privilege enable vast wealth concentration. It faults Rockefellers Vanderbilts and aligned elites for thriving on labor’s tribute while offering alms through endowed universities. The author condemns Laughlin for attacking the masses’ supposed inferiority.
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Laughlin
Jobuatewas
Worry Over Taxes and Work in Late Notices
A discussion contrasts worry with work when facing tax demands. It notes paying obligations is work if properly directed and that worry alone causes harm. The piece suggests practical effort, not overextension on repairs, to meet tax obligations.
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Zomebody
Theimatter
Money Redeemed by Tares Government Could Issue Absolute Money
The article argues for a monetary shift to absolute money as legal tender backed by taxes. It claims redeeming paper currency for gold would accelerate value and free gold for real use, allowing people to buy gold or commodities in open markets without restrictions.
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Jefferson
Europe
Weight worries and assessor's probe in Philadelphia Record
A patient asks how to lose weight while a doctor urges mental engagement. The Philadelphia Record notes growing concern as an assessor plans visits to tax personal property including furniture carpets pictures horses and cattle, signaling wider fiscal scrutiny.
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Philadelphia
Enron
Local Fear in the Country Asks About Tramps
The dialogue recalls fears of roaming tramps near Mrs Meadow and Mrs Brownstone asserts there is nothing to fear from the police and tax collectors in the country setting. The excerpt reflects a rural domestic exchange on safety and authority.
How to Become Great in Advertising and Ambition
A long historical critique extols public recognition and original effort over imitation. It highlights advertising as a force shaping success and cites examples from business, art, and literature, noting Sapolio campaigns and famous anecdotes to illustrate relentless publicity and personal integrity.
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Rising Sun
Arnold of
Winkelried
Bunyan
United
California
Maine
Japan
Australia
South America
Ite
Aladdin
Sappho
Ita Orth
Eolden
Ifa
America
New York
Thurchman Predicament and a Blessed Dinner Misunderstanding
A sixteenth century tale recounts a Scotch Archbishop Foreman visiting Rome and mispronouncing a Latin benediction at table. The Latin form yields the Italian wordplay, leading to a humorous exchange as misheard phrases clash with feasting etiquette. The episode underscores the value of using learned knowledge wisely.
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Rome
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