Inheritance Tax Paid by Nelson Morris Estate
The estate of Nelson Morris the Chicago packer paid Illinois an inheritance tax of 515,844 and left substantial remainder for heirs. The “Jane vise” is a bit late but appears to catch Missouri and minors farmers napping as it has done for many years.
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Nelson Morris
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Jane Vise
Missouri
Rarity Sought by President Pait Sparks Reader Interest
A fragment notes the president named Pait seeks a rarity and hopes a reader of The Press will pursue details and report back. The text hints at a curiosity or sought item without naming it.
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Pait
Prohibited Interests Challenge Commandments Tradition
A fragmented note claims protected interests resist relinquishing gains even as the Ten Commandments metaphorically fall short. The text suggests ongoing tension between supposed safeguards and moral laws, signaling a debate over ethical limits and authority.
Senator Idaieli Accused of Legislative Tricks
Outside the senate, Propib argues Idaieli uses tricks and fine work, while Republican ally Senator La Polhette is left puzzled by the moves and the politics behind them.
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Senate
Idaieli
la Polhette
Davenport tackles beardred sears and population claim
A Chictoe university professor Dean Davenport weighs in on a claim about the country WH having a population near 1,400, challenging another tally by WHR Gattie and noting gaps in the presented figures.
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Chictoe University
Dean Davenport
Taroon PHP Proposal Provokes Stockholders Debate
A fragment hints at a heated dispute over a Taroon PHP proposition. Stakeholders warned of steep costs to sustain the venture, urging restraint yet signaling potential consequences for insufficient funding. Details remain unclear in the damaged text.
Quoted Remarks on Women Suffrage and Contract Obligation
A Mississippi point quotes a remark suggesting delaying women's suffrage for many months and questions the burden on a contractor agreed to bind married sisters to a covenant. The dialogue implies concern over enforcement and practicality of such a plan.
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Missouri governor under fire from political foes
A sharp critique accuses Heeeent S. Harrey of abusing power, misusing state authority, and political manipulation. The author claims Harrey undermines governor’s office, broadcasts for allies, and pressures reforms while directing actions to republicanize saloons and police in Kansas City.
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Mupssorney
Kansas City Post Iise
Wrente
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Kansas City
Literary pirates and ghouls in a Cleveland Bryan clash
The Globe-Democrat’s forged letter affair is criticized as a forger of sentiments attributed to Cleveland toward Bryan. Brandenburg is called a literary pirate facing likely imprisonment, while the paper is accused of exploiting the forgery. The piece argues the difference is judicial, not political, and notes past denials without apology.
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Globe- Democrat
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Globe-Democrat
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Taft Pushes for Income Tax Law in Special Message
President Taft sent a special message to Congress on the 11th proposing to adopt a joint resolution by two thirds of both houses to propose an income tax law. The message urges fiscal reform and a constitutional path for revenue measures.
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Amendment to grant federal income tax power outlined
An address proposes a constitutional amendment to give Congress power to levy an income tax and to adopt a 2 percent excise tax on net incomes of most corporations. It argues this is essential for deficit reduction, federal supervision, and curbing corporate abuses, with a path via a two thirds vote in Congress and state ratification.
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Major Hager dies in Kansas apoplexy at De Soto
The obituary notes Major Joan M. Hager father of Missouri Governor Hadley died of apoplexy at De Soto Kansas on June 21. The piece references political debates and public issues of the era including tax proposals on ink and paper and critiques of trust actions, with mentions of Uncle Joe Cannon and President Taft. It also cites Alaska and Northwest public training, the World's Fair in Seattle, and remarks by Mark Twain to girls.
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Hadley
Missouri
de Soto
Kansas
Plutocrats in the Pillory Senator Dolliver Attacks Tariff Privilege
The New York World reports Senator Dolliver, a staunch Republican, condemns the Payne Aldrich tariff as corrupt and plutocratic. He charges industry monopolies and vested interests shaped the bill, inflated taxes, harmed the poor, and tied tariffs to political gain, warning the party against private interests outweighing public welfare.
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Narragansett Bay
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Payne Aldrich
New York World
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