Land Transfers and Tax Policy Reflected in England
A lengthy list of land transfers and real estate deals in Chelan County is presented, with numerous parcel descriptions and sale prices. The article includes commentary on England's land tax exemption for owners and its social and economic consequences, plus notes on Pacific Monthly and remarks by Dr. Sherman and a Senate anecdote.
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England
Denmark
Holland
Jakob Gould Sherman
Cornell University
Trinity Church
New York
Royal Maundy Foot Washing Across Empires
The article traces Maundy Thursday foot washing by rulers and church leaders from Elizabeth I through George II and James II, noting the shift in practice across England and the involvement of the archbishop of Westminster and later the archbishop of York. It also mentions the Austrian emperor’s continued observance with twelve elderly men.
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Westminster
Church of England
Elizabeth
James I
James II
George II
York
Austria
Story With A Moral On Railway Safety Progress
The article notes ICC data shows nearly 6000 passengers and 48 000 railway employees killed since investigations began, with almost one million maimed or disabled. It laments rising danger and urges protest, claiming travel and railway work became twice as dangerous from 1895 to 1905. It critiques national pride vs safety.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Denunciation of American Apathy at Chicago Banquet
Dr. Emil G. Hirsch of Sinai Temple Chicago blasted the average citizen for indifference to public affairs at the Chicago Stationers Association banquet. He warned that national hysteria every four years and random municipal actions threaten both national life and local schools, urging a shift to cooperation or risk disaster.
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Emil G. Hirsch
Sinai Temple
Chicago
Chicago Stationers Association
Auditorium Hotel
Reader praises planting trees as public benefit and personal reward
A Minnesota horticulturist extols noble trees along streets and in the countryside. He asserts the tree planter is a public benefactor who also gains physical, mental, and spiritual well being and happiness as a reward.
Echo subscription drive appeals for past due payments
The Echo asks readers behind on payments to remit one dollar each, noting it would greatly aid the paper if fifty or seventy five subscribers settle their accounts promptly.
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Echo
Fireproof American mail car arrives in national capital
The first all steel fireproof mail car is 70 feet long, 10 feet longer than government limits for mail transport pay. It uses 370 pounds of fireproofed wood and has metal letter cases and boxes. Officials say postal clerks aboard will have safety comparable to Pullman travelers.
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National Capital
Notice of shared mining expenditure and claim boundaries
Frank K Howe is notified that $1550 has been expended on the Grizzly Daisy Comet Bonanza Black Hawk Gold Chest Sarah Fleming and Homestake lodes. Boundaries describe East End Center to N W corner and other corners with claims filed January 2, 1907. If co owners fail to contribute within ninety days, interest passes to subscribers.
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Frank K. Howe
Bear Creek
S. W. Corner Homestake
West
N. W. Corner
N. Eh. Corner
United States
A. H. Brown
Oo. L. Brown
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