Income and Inheritance Tax Legislation Support by Democrats
The piece lauds a constitutional amendment enabling a graduated income tax via Congress, tied to the tariff law. It cites Indiana's Wingie inheritance tax, noting Morgan’s estate paid over two million to New York and predicting state rate relief as more estates are taxed. It credits the Democratic party for pushes in both income and inheritance tax measures.
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Congress
Indiana
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Preacher Whips a Bully in Nortonville Street clash
In Nortonville Kansas preacher D G Zimmerman of the Christian church whipped a local character Puli dunes after an exchange with profane language from Jones. Police arrested both after the confrontation but Zimmerman was released while Jones paid a fine. Zimmerman, about 35, had a weight advantage and the incident followed a discussion on prohibition.
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Kangas
City
Cot
Phe
D.G. Zimmerman
Christian Church
Nortonville
Kas
Puli Dunes
Jones
Zimmerman
Itan
Doans Kidney Pills Backed by Madison Citizens
Madison residents extol Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney issues. Farmer G Camerer of Madison testifies three boxes cured his trouble and urges others to try the remedy. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is sole US agent in Buffalo. An unrelated Missouri stat line notes natives among 3,296,335 inhabitants.
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Madison
G. Camerer
Ltt
Ind
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
United States
Mexico Election Fails To Produce Majority Leader
Mexico City reports a farcical Sunday vote with less than a third of registered voters casting ballots. Huerta’s dictatorship gains strength as Congress shifts to the Catholic party, with Izamboa and Felix Diaz neck and neck and troops deployed in anticipation of disturbances.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Congress
Izamboa
Felix Diaz
Ding
Phin
Pee
Caboose Plunges Off Embankment Near Gilman
Conductor Jan Nichola of Lima is killed and brakemen John Wallace and Chas South of Lima are seriously injured when an old light caboose attached to a west bound Lake Erie and Western freight derailed at a curve near Gilman. Farmers pulled victims from the debris as the freight train did not leave the track.
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Munch
Jan. Nichola
Lima
John Wallace
Chas
South
Lake Erie & Western
Gilman
Tarmers
Debriy
Ownership Bill Proposes Government Run Telegraph Lines
Representative Lafferty of Oregon introduced a bill to place telegraph and telephone lines under federal ownership and operation. A commission would include the Postmaster General, seven Interstate Commerce Commission members, and three others to appraise and condemn existing line owners.
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Washington
Lafferty
Oregon
Postoffice Deparment
Sven
Interstate Commerce Commission
Appram
Napole on Farmer Killed Seeking Indiana Home
Charles Halzhaus a 22 year old Napole on farmer, engaged to Miss Morne Bunzelmeier, died after being struck by a Big Four train near Anderson Ferry. Witness Mary Schaaf saw him dazed then walk onto the east bound track as the second train arrived. Coroner Foreitmeyer identified the deceased from papers in his clothing. burial set for Napoleon.
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Cincinnati
Morne Bunzelmeier
Charles Halzhaus
Napoleteon
Tid
Anderson Perry
Grand View Hospital
Bis City
Indiana
Haizhaus
Anderson’s Ferry
Tierce
Mary Schaaf
Mourguy
Foreitmeyer
Holzhaus
George Grodhaus
Napoleon
Safety at Sea Redfield's Aim
Washington report on efficiency of ocean vessel crews urges two part lifeboat drills first crew training in lowering boats and passenger handling then whole crew unit drills on abandoning ship. Emphasizes discipline, fitness and certificated boat teams with vision color and hearing tests for officers.
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Washington
Shire
Esea
Ile
President of Addison State Bank Fatally Shot During Robbery
Rotmund, president of the Addison State Bank, was killed during a night bank robbery. Two bandits blocked the cashier and fired when Rotmund resisted, dying near the vault as they seized about $15,000 and fled toward Chicago in a large touring car at high speed.
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Addison
Jet
Rotmund
Addison State Bank
Bcond
Rothmund
Chicago
Longtime Jefferson County Woman Dies on Family Farm
Mrs. Sengela Robinson 74 years old died at 7 30 AM at her Charlestown Landing home. Born February 15314 on the same farm, she was the daughter of Joseph and Lutz. She married Jacob Robinson 61 years ago at age 15. he died about 20 years ago.
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Sengela Robinson
Jacob Robinson
Charlestown Landing
Joseph Lutz
Jeffersonville
Senator Fletcher backs farmer friendly currency plan
System Mobile reports Senator Fletcher of Florida spoke for President Wilson at the Southern Commercial Congress urging a currency system to meet farmers' financial needs. Geneva notes Nancy Leischman, daughter of an American steel magnate, wed the Duke of Croy by civil ceremony with a Catholic ceremony planned tomorrow.
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Wilson
Fletcher
Florida
Southern Commercial Congress
Geneva
Switzerland
Mies
Nancy Leischman
Duke of Croy
Monkey Germ Theory Halts in Baltimore Hospital Case
Baltimore scientists at Johns Hopkins Hospital report Woodrow Miareens Thesis linked to a fatal germ outbreak. Four patients died after inoculation experiments show surviving monkey germs. The study notes toxicants and saloon exposure may have altered the germs and affected outcomes.
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Dati Hopkins Hospital
Woodrow Miareens
Simttuns
Woodrow
From Sullivan to Chicago Assistant Treasurer
A Sullivan county man who started as an errand boy at the First National bank rose to become custodian of nearly 100 million as Irving Shuman took the oath of office as assistant treasurer of the United States in Chicago. He qualified in Washington after posting bonds of 400000 and becomes the first Democrat in this post since Cleveland era.
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Chicago
First National Bank
Sullivan
Irving Shuman
United States
Federal
Shuman
Washington
Tle
Cleveland
Giant Pumpkin Vine Reported Near Conway South Carolina
In Conway South Carolina a wild pumpkin vine on Dr R G Slonan’s property near Little River covers over an eighth of an acre and has yielded about 500 pumpkins with the largest near a hundred pounds each.
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Conway
Peter
R. G. Slonan
Little River
Reverend Joseph P. Brown Completes Long Faithful Service
In New London Connecticut hundreds of Baptists in eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island prepare to celebrate the ninety third birthday of the Rev Joseph P Brown known as the marrying and burying pastor. He has preached 2142 funeral sermons and officiated at 925 marriages.
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New London
Conn
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Joseph P. Brown
Mr. Brown
Fone of the Roman rules showe a chimeny
A fragment notes a chimney feature appearing in a Roman context. The line mentions a shaped opening and construction detail, suggesting architectural elements within ancient settings.
Robber in White Wig Confounds Court in Robbery Tale
A stagecoach robbery in a Rocky Mountain pass ends with Edward Livermore condemned for murder and robbery. A barber later testifies about a wig and disguise, prompting a retrial twist as a later robber confesses, exonerating Livermore posthumously. The case foreshadows further crimes by masked offenders.
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Edward Livermore
Livermore
Davermmere
Ife
Real Earl Takes Lead In Charity Stage Debut
The Earl of Carrick will star as Colonel Cleveland in a dramatic sketch titled A Point of Honour debuting October 20. He dedicates his entire salary to charity and has turned down other performances. Miss Mary Forbes is the leading lady. Both lord and lady Carrick are noted amateur actors with past stage appearances.
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Earl of Carrick
Ireland
Cleveland
V. C
Lord Carrick
Mary Forbes
Lord
Lady Carrick
Earl
Irish Board of Agriculture
Viscount Skerrin
Wigan
Lord Carerick
House of Lords
Baron Butler of
Mount Juliet
Mias Ellen Lindesay
Henry Gore-Lindeay
Dublin
Silk magnate leaves millions to employees in will
Herman Simon, renowned silk manufacturer, left about a third of his $9 million fortune to his employees. The estate assigns 666 parts to his wife, 350 to his sister, and 677 parts to 23 employees, who will form the R. and H. Simon Company to carry on the business. The will date is June 25, 1906, and the Easton and Union Hill mills employed around 2,800 workers.
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Herman Simon
United States
Baston
Easton
Union Hill
N. J
Elizabeth Mary Simon
Emily Elbert
Frankfort-on the-Main
Germany
Grace Bixler
Simon
Mr. Simon
R. &H. Simon Company
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