Ill luck haunts a Londoner Richard Grailey
A destitute former dabbler in sport journalism aims to extort 500 pounds from the widowed Mrs Vereker, mother of his old Eton schoolmate Jim. After a failed attempt and a harsh wakeup in Holborn, his plan collapses when the will names Jim Vereker as sole heir. Dick remains convinced of his mistreatment and contemplates Australia.
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Richard Grailey
Fleet Street
Mayer Strand
Mr Richard Grailey
Eton
Oxford
London
Bayswater
Kensington
Canada
Quebec
Montreal
Jim Vereker
Jim
Dominion
Colonies
Charing Cross
Joe
Sangazul Square
Haliboudoir
Mr. Grajley
Pris
England
America
Regent Street
Holborn
London and Westminster Bank
Vereker
James Vereker
Ile
Heroism Rewarded in 1885 Rail Rescue
In June 1885 George G. Wilson of Luzerne County saved a deaf man by pushing him from an oncoming train near Harrisburg station. The rescuer, Hiram Carson of Winghamton, received $100 on the spot and, upon Wilson’s death, inheritance of 6800 acres of hemlock timber land valued at about $20,000.
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George G. Wilson
Luzerne County
Harrisburg
Hiram Carson
Winghamton
Wilson
Carson
Siam Accepts French Ultimatum Ending East War Cloud
Siam agrees to all French demands after failing to secure British support. Siamese minister in Paris informs France that the ultimatum is accepted, hoping the blockade will end and negotiations resume. London notes Lord Rosebery hinted surrender, with blockade dates conflicting between Bangkok and Paris.
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Siam
Great Britain
France
Bangkok
Paris
M. Devolle
London
Lord Rosebery
Humann
Foreign Office
Northern Pacific Elevator Co Employees Linked to Large Bank Fraud
A major fraud investigation alleges twenty first century style embezzlement by staff at the Northern Pacific Elevator Company. Officials say seventy three banks across New England were affected in a sophisticated frand scheme yielding 81.5 million dollars. The exposed conspiracy involves insider deception and coordinated attempts to siphon funds from multiple financial institutions.
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Northern Pacifico Elevator Company
New England
Northern Pacific Elevator Com
Dufferin Mediation and Forged Grain Certificates
Report says Lord Dufferin secured a pact with Siam to cede northeastern Mekong provinces to France with a promise to return them to Siam and preserve the English buffer. In a separate matter Minnesota issued forged grain certificates worth 1.5 million dollars stored in country elevators. About 800 thousand dollars was seized in New England with the rest in New York as collateral with eastern banks becoming suspicious.
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Mekong
Lord Dufferin
Siam
France
England
Paris
Pony
Minnesota
New England
New York
Franco Ultimatum and Wheat Crops Move Plans
The article outlines Franco's ultimatum over Mekong River disputes with Siam and Anam Camboule claims. It also reports Minnesota and Dakota wheat crop financing straits and a proposed plan where grain buyers issue 15 day postdated checks to ease shipment cash flow amid tight credit.
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Minnesota
Dakotas
St. Paul
Siam France ultimatum and Bangkok exchange sparks crisis
The article recounts France demanding indemnities and deposits of 2 000 000 and 3 000 000 francs, plus territorial guarantees in Siam. Siam’s reply proposes limited cession up to 18° latitude and shared Mekong River islands, then withdraws to press arbitration. France rejects, prompting withdrawal and naval maneuvers near Koh Si Chang.
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Siam
M. Pavio
Bangkok
Prince Devawongso
Anam
Cambodia
Mekong
France
Paul
Menium
Koh-Si-Chang
Gulf of Siam
Tax Reform Ideas Sought by Taxation Society
The Tax Reform Department invites brief opinions on taxation not tariffs for publication or discussion by the editor or Taxation Society members. Send writings to Taxation Society, this office, or P. O. Box 83, Buffalo, NY.
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Taxation Society
Ofice
P. O
Buffalo
N. Y
Massachusetts views on taxation and land value reform
A Massachusetts writer argues taxation should be levied on real estate to avoid oppression and fund deficits from tariff reform. He cites Mr George and David A Wells, endorsing single tax ideas and noting benefits to landowners via rising rents and product values.
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Francis M. Walker
Edward Atkinson
Jenny George
Thomas G. Shearman
National Union
America
Massachusetts
Mr. George
David A. Wells
Tam
Adams on Tax Law Evasion and Massachusetts Policy
Charles Francis Adams testifies before the Massachusetts Legislature describing a scenario where shares were taxed in Illinois and the deed taxed in Massachusetts. He details how loans, interest, and multiple taxes force an 80 percent loan and only 20 percent equity, claiming evasion of laws by an assessor. He argues the law is barbarous and that he would push beyond current legislation if possible.
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Ilinois
Massachusetts
Massachu
Tax on consumption and earned income condemned
A St Louis Courier argument rejects levies on earnings and argues taxes should target monopolized resources only. It asserts taxes on goods like food clothing shelter and fuel rob workers of earned opportunities and turn government into robbery.
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St. Louis Courier
New York Tax Reform Debate on Corporate Privilege and Tax Shift
Joan DeWirt Warner argues that corporations enjoy exclusive privileges and should pay fairly. She favors a franchise tax and land value tax, with an excise tax as a lighter option, to balance competition between large capital and individuals. She also suggests taxes on liquor sales if liquor trade remains.
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New York Tax Reform Association
Joan DeWirt Warner
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