Parcel Post Improvements Stir Debate Over Tax Burdens
Broad discussion on new parcel post rules as of August 16 1913 cites higher weight limits and lower base rates while questioning impact on taxation. The piece contrasts smaller property taxes for single homes with larger estates and multi family buildings, arguing for fairness in funding public services. It references Hoboken Jersey City and New York estates to illustrate tax inequities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E & Man
George W. Butts
Mr. Butts
Long Branch
Chamber of Commerce
Red Bank
Citizens
First National
Long Branch Banking Company
New Jersey Mortgage and Trust Company
Arthur H. Hope
Wealth taxes and governorship clash in New York affair
Commentary notes Acting Governor Glynn upholding lawful control while Sulzer challenges authority. It cites economic optimism with a booming business climate and warns against political attacks. The piece reviews McReynolds cases as manufactured scandal and highlights rising internal revenue receipts signaling prosperity.
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Glynn
New York
Sulzer
Diggs-Caminetti
McReynolds
New York World
Department of Justice
Administration of Justice
United States
Editorial collage of old maxims and Hayti rites
A compilation of quotes on social manners and politics from several papers. It notes shifts in public discourse, critiques Hayitian state funerals with a blunt anecdote, and advocates underground electrical wiring to reduce hazards and damage.
Wires Buried to Prevent Crossed Lines and Poison Names Policy
Opinion pieces urge burying telephone and telegraph lines to avoid dangerous crossed wires after recent fatalities in Elizabeth and Englewood. A Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Society cautions suppressing drug and poison names in public reports to curb sensationalism while police enforce anti cocaine laws. The column contrasts safety in utilities with caution in reporting.
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Elizabeth
Englewood
Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Society
Trenton State Gazette
Bananas in Jamaica and the island’s production share
A quoted Goethe saying about hearing both sides is paired with a remark on Jamaica’s banana industry. The text asserts Jamaica leads in banana production and export, yet only about three percent of the island’s land yields this large crop.
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Jamaica
Telegrams Tell A Sharp Message In Tight Wording
A writer notes telegrams are costly and force concise content. The author observes senders aim for direct impact by avoiding wasteful words and making the message as interesting as possible.
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Taylor Pualehina
Broadway
Edwards
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Iunof
Poatmastermi Busleson
Hudson Dinstett
S Record
Deborne
den- McLauguin
Hoboken
Jersey
Astor
York
Jané
Footman
Newark Star
Underwood
Wilson
Internal Revenue Collectors
Penrose
Washington Star
Atlanta Journal
Kentucky
Todd
Elkton
Ohio
Cleveland
Philadelphia Enquirer
Hayti
Tancred Auguste
Haytien
The
First National Bank of Long Branch
N. J
Resources
Business
Citizens National Bank of
N.J
Margaret Ke, Sangster, Jr
Goethe
William
Alsace-Lorraine
France
New Jersey Mortgage, & Trust Company
NEW Jersey Mortgage & Trust CO
Long Branch, N
ONG Branch Banking Company
RED Bank Trust Company
Monmouth County
RED BANK _ TRUST COMPANY
Arthur Holtson
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